How can magicians overcome their fears of spirit conjuration. What are the potential risks and benefits of engaging in magical practices. How does magical experience contribute to personal growth and wisdom.
The Common Fears of Aspiring Magicians
Many aspiring magicians approach the practice of spirit conjuration with trepidation. Their concerns often revolve around potential dangers and unintended consequences. Some of the most prevalent fears include:
- Possession by spirits
- Harm to oneself or family members
- Inability to control or dismiss conjured entities
- Unintended negative effects on one’s life or surroundings
- Deception by malevolent spirits
These fears stem from the mysterious nature of magic and the limited information available about its consequences. Unlike more predictable disciplines, magic operates in the realm of the unknown, making it difficult to anticipate all possible outcomes.
Embracing the Unknown: A Path to Magical Growth
Despite these fears, the author of the original text encourages aspiring magicians to push forward. Why? Because confronting these fears is precisely what transforms a well-read scholar into a skilled practitioner of magic.
How does facing magical challenges contribute to personal development? The text suggests that engaging in magical practices can lead to significant growth in various aspects of life:
- Personal development
- Financial improvement
- Emotional maturation
- Spiritual advancement
By stretching beyond one’s comfort zone, a magician opens themselves up to transformative experiences. These experiences, while potentially uncomfortable in the moment, often yield extraordinary results in the long run.
The Transformative Power of Magical Practice
How can magical practice lead to personal transformation? The text provides several examples:
When working with planetary angels, such as those of the Sun from the Heptameron, to boost a side project, unexpected events may occur. For instance, one might find themselves suddenly unemployed, providing the time and motivation to fully develop their new venture.
Similarly, engaging with spirits from the Lemegeton’s Goetia that specialize in bringing peace can initiate a journey of becoming a peacemaker. This process often begins with finding inner peace, extends to improving personal relationships, and eventually impacts broader social circles.
These transformations may not always be comfortable, but they can lead to extraordinary changes in one’s life.
The Value of Magical Experience
Why is hands-on experience so crucial in magic? The text emphasizes that true understanding in magic comes from direct experience rather than theoretical knowledge alone. Through practice, magicians gain insights into:
- The practical application of concepts like planetary hours
- The nuances of different types of rituals
- The evolving relationships with frequently invoked spirits
- The subtle cues and preferences of various entities
Moreover, experiential knowledge allows practitioners to appreciate the hidden meanings and humor embedded in magical texts by their predecessors. This deeper understanding enriches the magical practice and connects the magician to a long-standing tradition.
The Acquisition of Power and Wisdom Through Magic
How does consistent magical practice impact a practitioner’s life? According to the text, regular engagement with magic can lead to:
- Increased influence over oneself and others
- Enhanced awareness of distant events
- Deeper understanding of manifestation processes
- Improved insight into human motivations and behaviors
- A gradual transformation into the “Magus” one is meant to become
This growth occurs in stages, with the practitioner gradually embodying the qualities and abilities traditionally associated with magical adepts.
Addressing Specific Fears in Magical Practice
While acknowledging the potential for unintended consequences, the text takes a lighthearted approach to some common fears. It suggests that experiences like possession or hauntings, while possible, are not necessarily as terrible as one might imagine.
More importantly, it emphasizes a crucial principle: “THERE IS NOTHING THAT YOU CAN FUCK UP WITH MAGIC THAT YOU CANNOT FIX WITH MAGIC.” This axiom underscores the reversible nature of magical effects and the abundance of remedies available within magical traditions.
Practical Precautions for Magical Work
To mitigate risks, the text recommends some basic precautions:
- Include protective clauses in conjurations to prevent harm to oneself and others
- Take extra care during initial attempts at new rituals
- Familiarize oneself with banishing rituals, cleansing rites, and other protective measures
- Consider acquiring a familiar spirit, Holy Guardian Angel, or supernatural assistant for guidance and protection
The Role of Fear in Magical Development
How does fear impact magical practice? While fear can be a significant obstacle, it also serves as a catalyst for growth. By confronting and overcoming these fears, magicians develop:
- Confidence in their abilities
- A deeper understanding of magical principles
- Resilience in the face of unexpected outcomes
- A more nuanced approach to magical work
This process of facing fears and gaining experience is what ultimately distinguishes a true practitioner from someone who merely studies magical theory.
Balancing Caution and Courage in Magic
How can aspiring magicians find the right balance between caution and courage? The text suggests:
- Acknowledge fears but don’t let them paralyze you
- Start with basic protective measures and gradually expand your practice
- Learn from each experience, both positive and negative
- Cultivate relationships with protective spirits or entities
- Remember that most magical effects are temporary and reversible
By maintaining this balance, practitioners can explore the depths of magic while minimizing potential risks.
The Importance of Magical Ethics
While not explicitly discussed in the original text, the importance of ethical considerations in magical practice cannot be overstated. How does ethical awareness contribute to safer and more effective magic?
- It helps prevent unintended harm to oneself and others
- It fosters positive relationships with spiritual entities
- It aligns magical work with personal values and spiritual growth
- It reduces the likelihood of karmic backlash or negative consequences
Developing a strong ethical framework alongside magical skills can greatly enhance the overall quality and safety of one’s practice.
The Ongoing Journey of Magical Learning
How does the learning process in magic differ from other disciplines? Magic is a lifelong journey of discovery and growth. Each experience builds upon the last, continually expanding the practitioner’s understanding and abilities.
Key aspects of this ongoing learning process include:
- Constant refinement of techniques and understanding
- Adaptation to new insights and experiences
- Integration of magical knowledge into daily life
- Development of intuition and subtle perceptions
- Cultivation of relationships with spiritual entities and forces
As magicians progress on this path, they often find that their initial fears give way to a deep appreciation for the complexities and wonders of magical practice.
The Role of Community in Magical Practice
While not mentioned in the original text, the importance of community in magical practice deserves consideration. How can connecting with other practitioners enhance one’s magical journey?
- Sharing experiences and insights
- Providing support and guidance during challenging times
- Offering different perspectives and techniques
- Creating opportunities for group rituals and workings
- Preserving and transmitting magical traditions
Engaging with a community of like-minded individuals can provide valuable support and enrichment for magicians at all levels of experience.
Integrating Magical Practice into Modern Life
How can contemporary practitioners balance their magical work with the demands of modern life? This integration is a challenge faced by many aspiring magicians. Some strategies to consider include:
- Establishing a regular practice schedule
- Creating a dedicated space for magical work
- Incorporating magical principles into daily activities
- Using technology to support magical studies and record-keeping
- Finding ways to apply magical insights to practical life challenges
By weaving magic into the fabric of their everyday existence, practitioners can maintain a consistent practice while navigating the complexities of contemporary life.
The Intersection of Science and Magic
How does modern scientific understanding relate to magical practice? While often seen as opposing worldviews, science and magic can inform and enrich each other. Consider the following points:
- Quantum physics theories that align with magical concepts of interconnectedness
- Psychological studies on the power of belief and intention
- Neurological research on altered states of consciousness
- Anthropological insights into the cultural significance of magical practices
By staying informed about relevant scientific discoveries, magicians can deepen their understanding of magical principles and potentially enhance the effectiveness of their practices.
The Future of Magical Practice
What might the future hold for magical traditions and practices? As society evolves, so too does the practice of magic. Some potential trends and developments to consider include:
- Integration of technology in magical workings (e.g., virtual reality rituals)
- Renewed interest in ancient magical traditions and their modern interpretations
- Cross-cultural exchange of magical knowledge and techniques
- Increased academic study and documentation of magical practices
- Evolution of magical ethics in response to global challenges
As magic continues to adapt and evolve, practitioners will likely find new ways to address age-old concerns while exploring novel frontiers of spiritual and personal development.
The Importance of Critical Thinking in Magic
How does critical thinking contribute to a robust magical practice? While embracing the mystery and wonder of magic, it’s equally important to cultivate a discerning mind. This involves:
- Questioning assumptions and testing theories through practice
- Analyzing personal experiences objectively
- Distinguishing between genuine insights and wishful thinking
- Evaluating the credibility of magical sources and teachers
- Recognizing the role of psychology and perception in magical experiences
By developing strong critical thinking skills, magicians can navigate the complex landscape of magical practice with greater confidence and effectiveness.
Head For the Red
When would-be magicians come to me and ask questions, a good percentage of them are about whether or not they should begin conjuring spirits, because it might be dangerous.
- Will I get possessed?
- Will I or members of my family get hurt?
- Is it dangerous?
- What if they’re lying?
- What if they won’t leave and turn your house into Poltergeist?
- If you really work with demons of the Lemegeton’s Goetia, do you become one of their Legion members when you die?
The last one is for real, by the way. Dude had heard it from the guy who was teaching him conjure magic. Heh. I mean, even if that does happen, it wouldn’t be all that bad. But I’m pretty sure that’s not how it works.
All these are aspects of fear in the magician of the consequences of their actions. They’re afraid that it might not work, or worse, that it might work, and they have limited information on magic and its consequences because it’s magic, occult, hidden wisdom. It’s not like a computer program that you can break down into logical lines of if-then-else statements with all the possible results documented and a start and a stop where it isn’t still doing stuff when you’re done.
So yea, it’s a valid fear. The unknown. But should that stop you?
Fuck no.
Doing things you’re afraid of with magic is how you learn to become a good magician, not just some well-studied book-quoting intelligent Magus Psittacus.
Growth
Doing magic can create personal, financial, emotional, and spiritual growth. We grow the most when we are stretched beyond our comfort levels. Magic does that, in a healthy way most of the time, although you might not think it’s all that great at the time. Ask the Heptameron’s planetary angels of the Sun to help your side project replace your full time job, and bam, your contract is terminated for budgetary reasons, and you have all day to develop your side business, and the motivational financial understanding that you’d damned well better.
And it works.
You can work with spirits that bring peace between people from the Lemegeton’s Goetia, and find yourself becoming a peace-maker yourself, first within yourself, and then with you and others, and then with people you know and haven’t met yet. The journey can be uncomfortable as you grow, but the things that alter in your life are extraordinary.
Experience
You’ll never know anything well in magic when you’re inexperienced. You won’t understand things like planetary hours, and what happens when you miss it and do it anyway. Or if it even matters for this type of ritual. You won’t understand the power that grows between you and the spirits that you work with the most, or what types of unlisted offerings this spirit or that will enjoy by the way they smell when they walk in the temple.
You’ll miss all the in-jokes blatant references that make no sense without having stood in or before a circle and spoke to the forces of Nature and the Heavens above.
Our predecessors had a sound sense of humor and nuance in their descriptions of paraphernalia, vestments and of course, the spirits themselves.
Power, Wisdom, all that Jazz
As you do magic, you gain influence over yourself and others and the things that make up the warp and weft of your daily experienced lives. Sometimes a great deal of influence, other times not so much. You’ll know what happens when you aren’t looking, even if it’s miles away. You’ll understand how things are called into being, manifest, and fade according to their designed intent. You’ll know where people are coming from, literally and figuratively. You’ll gradually start to think Trithemius’ puns aren’t that bad. All the things Magic is supposed to do, all the reasons you want to do a thing you’re afraid to do, they all happen, in degrees and stages, as you go through the metamorphosis into the Magus you were born to be.
But Seriously, What if …?
But those fears, of getting possessed, haunted, causing unintended side effects, and all that though, what about them.
Could any of those things happen?
Well, I mean I guess they could, and probably will, but it’s not that bad being possessed, and hauntings are cool, and sometimes some family members are askin’ for it anyway. Most magic is temporary, but if it’s not, all magical systems come with ways out. There are more banishing rituals, cleansing rites, offerings to make, spirits to call on for aid, and ways to undo what you did than you can think. Learn one of them.
And this works because of a basic axiom:
THERE IS NOTHING THAT YOU CAN FUCK UP WITH MAGIC THAT YOU CANNOT FIX WITH MAGIC.
But take some basic simple steps. At a minimum, specify in every conjuration that no harm befalls anyone, or yourself and your loved ones. It’s in the script of most of the conjurations, I think. Take the obvious precautions when you’re doing the ritual the first time.
Long term, get you a familiar or HGA or Supernatural Assistant using one of the many rites in the PGM, Dehn’s Book of Abramelin, Crowley’s Samekh, Agrippa’s Good Genius, and at the start of the rite have them provide the spiritual food to the spirits in attendance, and send them as an emissary to make clear the way between you and the spirit.
Have a Banishing Ritual present just in case.
Afterwards, watch for things to happen in relation to your request or the spirit’s description.
Thank it with something appropriate. Make a new friend, or thank it and just send it on its way.
Take notes.
And realize that honestly, it was silly to be afraid the whole time.
Head For the Red: Spirit Pots
Ok, I’m having a total shit day here at work. I’m totally feeling Martial and want to kick some ass, but it’s just not an option. I haven’t had time to answer emails or blog or anything lately. Kingdom management is a pain in the ass. I need a break.
So fuck that presentation for a bit. I’m blogging.
Today, Dhr. Balthazar wrote a post about working with the dead, and he mentioned the following:
my warning was mainly directed to those wishing to create spirit pots, spirit dolls, bundles and so forth for the dead. This is a somewhat more nuanced form of muerto work, during which things can in fact go wrong.
Trickster spirits love containers. I mean they LOVE, containers.
Trickster spirits love containers. I mean they LOVE, containers. That got me thinking about my experience with Spirit Pots, and how the techniques I learned help mitigate that kind of thing, so you get a post about how to work with Spirit Pots safely and effectively, because I can bang it out quick and I need to think about something relaxing, peaceful, and centering, and nothing’s better for that than some good old applied hermetics.
Spirit Pot Overview
A spirit pot is basically a high-end talisman. It is a physical object you’ve dedicated to a spirit that becomes its physical manifestation point in your world. It is a portal through which the spirit sends the forces it uses to influence your world. It is a communication point that you use to send your requests and offerings into its realm, wherever that may be.
By giving a spirit a physical manifestation point in your life, you’re granting it your authority to change your manifest reality.
You’re giving it more power too, because now it has a foothold in your world. It’s a really potent way to bring a spirit’s influence into your life, and it guarantees that you will experience the forces the spirit represents first hand.
The spirit pot also functions as a mini-altar. You can put whatever items into the pot that relate to the spirit. This seems to give the spirit more power to affect your life, more influence over events that transpire. Anything you put into the pot will affect the way the spirit manifests in your life. Things in harmony with its essence help it function better in your world. Soil from areas you want it to influence extend its power to those areas.
The spirit pot is, in many ways, the body of the spirit you’re working with. You feed it, clean it, and take care of it the way you take care of your own body. You can put it wherever you want it to have more influence, or you can put it on your altar to grant it influence over all things that manifest in your life.
The Spirit Pot Itself
Spirit pots can be made out of any container. I like brass vessels because they have a mercurial nature by virtue of being a blended metal, and Mercury/Hermes plays a big role in my Hermetic pursuits (as you can imagine). They can be glass boxes, craft boxes, cigar boxes, clay pots, tea kettles, decorative metal bowls, silver, or organic woven baskets, or even old oil lamps like Ali Baba found. They can be any kind of vessel or container.
The closer you can get the container materials to the essence of the spirit, the better. Iron pots for Martial spirits would be acceptable, but they’re no good for ancestor spirits, or most terrestrial genius loci spirits.
The form should be suited to the purpose too. Old brass lamps make sense because they are designed to turn fuel into emanated light. They project what’s contained within in a useful way into the world outside the lamp. Very excellent metaphor.
Boxes are used for storage, so if you’ve got a box you’re using, make sure you leave the lid open when you want the spirit active.
Round bowls or pots can be used, but circles can confuse and trap a spirit.
And that brings up another interesting point, geometric shapes have spiritual properties. Circles and squares mean something to spirits. Agrippa has a chapter on it, but I don’t have time to look it up at the moment. It’s important to consider though. Square boxes make sense to me because there are four elements, and if I make a spirit pot, it’s to get the spirit access to my material realm. Circles also make sense because they provide a continuous contact point with the rest of the world, projecting in all directions at once. You can get hexagonal and octagonal decorative vessels that might have some numerological correspondence to the spirits of the system you’re working as well.
As you can see, the type of vessel you pick is going to depend a lot on the spirit you’re working with, so before you even begin picking out the type of pot, it’s a really good idea to to get to know the spirit you’re making a pot for.
The Spirit
You should have an established relationship already, and have worked with it more than a couple of times before you start moving towards a dedicated talismanic object that you’re going to give that kind of footprint in your life.*
When you’ve worked with a spirit a few times, you pick up its preferences and its resonance. You’ll know what types of things to include, and if you’re not sure, you can ask them directly. Be warned though, there’s not much that you’ll offer a spirit for their pot that they’ll turn down. They can use anything, as long as it isn’t totally opposed to their nature, and they can even use some of that too.
Also, when you get to know a spirit first, you’ll be drastically reducing the chances of getting a trickster spirit. You’ll know right away if the spirit that takes up residence in the pot isn’t the same one you’ve worked with before. There are other mitigating techniques to include, but this is the best defense against getting the wrong spirit I’ve found.
Listen to the spirit when you’re picking out the vessel and the things to include. I go to the goodwill, flea markets, garage sales, and this one antique shop where this guy buys stuff from estate sales to pick out my spirit pot, and I take a second to picture the spirit’s seal, call it by name, and ask its opinion on the pot I’m picking out for it. It only takes a second, and again, you’ll have an established relationship with the spirit that grants you this kind of access to it before you start picking out pots. Can’t stress that enough.
What Goes in the Pot
When you’re gathering the stuff that goes inside, get the spirit’s opinion as you pick the stuff out. I like to shop at the local occult supply shoppe, and they have a wide assortment of crystals. When I pick out Jupiter stuff, I have a wide selection of blue stones available, for example, and I’ll ask the spirit I’m working with which one they prefer. The Lapis Lazuli I used in the Jupiter talismans was Lapis and not Azurite because that’s what they preferred at the time.
Go shopping or gathering with your spirit, and make the spirit pot a cooperative venture from the very beginning.
I like to put together a wide variety of things for my spirit pots. I believe it needs soil from whatever grounds you want it to cover. Money pots should have dirt or stones from your local branch of your bank. Domination pots should have dirt from wherever you want to dominate, like your office, or the local Moose lodge or whatever. You can add dirt to the pot at any time after you make it, so don’t stress too much about getting something for any situation that might arise later before you begin. At the very least, you should add some soil from your own home if you want it to affect your daily life.
I like to include a stone that is holy to the entity in some way as well. Lapis, axurite, rose quartz, amethyst, whatever stones are appropriate to the spirit. I always toss in a herkimer diamond because I think they’re just funky. I’ve used orgone generators too, but these days not so much.
I think some form of clear quartz is essential, because they are like crystallized light.
I also include incense that’s appropriate, usually in resin form. Powders work well too, and you can crumble up a stick incense if you like. Scent is important to spirits. It’s invisible, but you can sense it, and that’s a very spiritual quality. There are whole tables of perfumes and aromas that are pleasing to spirits in the grimoires for good reason.
Plants are also important to include. Flowers of the appropriate color, sweet smelling grasses, fragrant saps, and tobacco are always good. Herbs, leaves, vines, and seeds are all good to include. Dried fruit is seldom turned down, but you’ve got to remember to change it out once in a while.
As you go along with your pot, you’ll be adding and removing things to suit your current needs. When I needed Bune to work more actively, I put cayenne pepper in the pot to heat things up. For dream communications with the spirit, you can put in a small vial of lunar-consecrated water in it.
This can be used to send specific visions to others as well, if you’re into that kind of thing. Just remember, whatever you do to others, they’ll do to you sooner or later.
Animal products are also things you can put in a pot. Alligator claws, eagle talons, bear teeth, small skulls, or whatever else you think is appropriate that fits in the pot can be used. Just remember, it’s like giving your spirit a familiar of its own to work with and through. Toss in a bear tooth, and don’t be surprised if your spirit starts sending you the spirit of the bear as a messenger, or manifesting through bear imagery in your daily life or dreams. Do you want your spirit to have a rattlesnake familiar? Think about that shit before you toss that neat rattle you got in Arizona as a kid in the pot.
Consecrating the Pot and its Ingredients
Ok, so you’ve gathered the stuff and you’re ready to put it all together. This is a big deal, and should not be treated lightly. Consider it the moment of conception, when you create a physical body for the spirit to inhabit.
You’re putting the guts together inside the skin and breathing life into it, sort of. It’s very golemish, in a way, and you shouldn’t be surprised if your spirit pot grows legs and travels around. I never saw my Bune pot move, but it was often in places I didn’t recall putting it, and when I was ready to decommission it, it was stolen.
The first thing you’ll want to do is pick a good time for it. You’ll need a half hour or so set aside with no interruptions. I work mostly with planetary spirits, so I use planetary hours and days to pick my timing. For your pot, pick an auspicious time that resonates with the entity you’re calling.
Begin by consecrating the vessel to the spirit. What right do you have to consecrate the pot? Is it because you’re a human being made in the image of God and you are accepting your role as co-creator and therefore the pot will be consecrated because you say so? That’s how I do it, so I start with a prayer to the First Father, thanking him for the opportunity to create the world and the authority to do so.
Then I conjure my HGA, and get him to help in the process, asking him to make sure the right spirit appears, and that the vessel is prepared according to its requirements. Then I conjure the spirit who is actually going into the pot, and make sure they’re present for the duration of the rite.
Then I cleanse the pot.
When you do the conjuration of the spirits using the Modern Angelic
Grimoire, there’s a part where you command the crystal to only allow the
spirits you’re calling in. You do something similar when you consecrate the pot. Talk to the pot itself, address the spirit
of the object, and tell it that it has been consecrated to the spirit,
tell it not to let any other spirit in, and seal it to the spirit
itself. I do this by basically sprinkling it with Holy Water while saying, “In the name of the father + Son + and Holy Spirit + I cleanse you and consecrate you to be the physical embodiment of [Spirit Name]. Let no other spirit enter, and serve the spirit well as its embodiment within my world.
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Next you mark up the vessel. I engrave the seal of the spirit and any related god-names on the outside of the pot using dremel tools for metal pots, or I use a paint pen. I like silver paint pens, and the spirits don’t complain. I know one guy who got decent results with a sharpie. Your mileage may vary.
You know, honestly, the best thing you can do for spirit work is to get all the right ingredients and time it all correctly, and make sure it’s all correct by whatever system you’re using, but if you can’t hit the center of the target, I’ve repeatedly found the spirits don’t give a shit. As long as you’re close, or in harmony, they are usually pretty ok with whatever you’ve got. that doesn’t mean you don’t try hard to make it as accurate as possible, and it doesn’t mean you’ll get the same quality of results if you cheat, but it’s better to have a paper origami box you made by hand written on with ball point pens than nothing at all.**
Next you consecrate the items.
I anoint them with holy water (and usually abramelin oil too) and tell them they’re consecrated for the purposes of creating a harmonious vessel for the spirit.
Then you assemble the pot. Put all the stuff in the pot, and formally request that the spirit you’ve conjured enters into its vessel. Make a show of it, don’t be afraid to breathe life into the pot. It’s called exsufflation, breathing a spirit into a pot. “As I breathe into this pot, enter now this vessel and take up residence, and through it gain authority within my realm” blah blah blah. You know, make some shit up that sounds nice and embodies the intent.
Working with the Spirit Pot
Ok, so you’ve got the pot, it’s got a spirit in it, and it’s time to tap that spirit’s influence to get something you want. Go to the pot and conjure up the spirit and tell it what you want. Ask it if it needs anything added to the pot to help it out. Sometimes it will tell you how many candles to light nearby so the light falls on the pot, other times it will tell you what foods to leave on a plate near the pot.
Whenever you need its help, talk to it. Don’t be embarrassed, it’s there all the time and ready to hear you. Talk to it out loud, because you’ve given it a body. Thinking at it doesn’t change anything any more than thinking at a person in the room changes them. The more you learn to treat it as if it were the spirit, the more you’ll be able to do with it.
And don’t worry about those people who will think you’re crazy for talking to inanimate objects. I mean, you already qualify as insane in their eyes because you really believe you’re a magician with the power and destiny to change the world as you see fit. Fuck them and their sanity.
Ok, back to work. Have fun all!
* Remember, creating a spirit pot is granting a spiritual entity a physical form with the expectation that it will have more influence over your material realm. Think carefully about who you want to have access to your life, and don’t be surprised when they start using the influence you’ve granted them.
** Except when it’s not. Sometimes you fuck yourself royally taking short cuts or making substitutions in ignorance. Do your best, really, because it matters.
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Chelsea and Liverpool scored very different in style, but equally impressive victories and broke away from the pursuit of already by three points. Luis Felipe Scolari’s team, which continues to suffer from injuries to leading players, did not experience any problems at home against Aston Villa. The final 2:0 does not reflect the true balance of power on the field – the owners of Stamford Bridge could and should have won bigger. More than tangible (for a match of neighbors in the standings) advantage of Chelsea in the first half resulted in the goals of Joe Cole and Nicolas Anelka. And after the break, the picture of the match did not change dramatically, and the only possible disappointment for the Blues fans is connected with another injury to Joe Cole.
The Birminghams, on the other hand, were not ready to play at such a level and, apparently, they will be forced to moderate their ambitions a little.
Meanwhile, Hull became the closest pursuer of the duo of leaders. Phil Brown’s men took another win in north London and unashamedly took third place . They no longer surprise – they amaze. Just like Tottenham, in general. Swap these teams in places – and the universe of the Premier League, perhaps, would again rise from roof to foundation. However, it’s not that interesting. The Brazilian Giovanni opened the scoring with another classy blow at the beginning of the meeting, and in the future, none of the opponents could change it. There were bars, crossbars, inaccurate shots, good goalkeeping and Roman Pavlyuchenko’s injury – there were no goals. Spurs had a common advantage and created more chances, but this is unlikely to console anyone. Perhaps this someone will not even survive the upcoming pause in the current position for the matches of the national teams.
Hero of the tour
Fernando Torres scored twice in the second Premier League game in a row, but Liverpool deserves credit . Rafa Benitez’s team lost 0-2 to Man City at Eastlands after the first half, but did not think to give up. The guests started well, but 20 minutes after the start of the match they found themselves in the position of recouping – Stephen Ireland got into the showdowns of Jo, Robinho and Arbeloa and sent the ball into the net. A brilliant free-kick by Javier Garrido at the end of the half made the city’s advantage significant. It was only after the break that a slightly different Liverpool appeared on the field. The Reds rushed forward and quickly won back one ball – Torres took advantage of a good cross from the reformed Arbeloa. Twenty minutes before the end, the hosts were outnumbered after the removal of Sabaleta and they did not have enough margin of safety. Benitez’s wards further intensified the onslaught and the same Torres equalized with a header after Gerrard’s corner kick.
But even here, Liverpool did not slow down and was eventually rewarded – already in the stoppage time by the referee, Dirk Keith, with the participation of Torres and Robbie Keane, who actively entered the game, scored the winning goal. A fantastic match and a great strong-willed victory for the Reds, marred only by a severe injury to Martin Skrtel.
Tour loser
Apparently, having decided that a place in the England national team could not be achieved with a reliable game, West Ham goalkeeper Robert Green decided to keep up with his colleagues and almost single-handedly lost the home match to Bolton. At the end of half an hour, the goalkeeper failed to cope with a high pitch into the penalty area and dropped the ball (wet, to be fair) right on the foot of Kevin Davis.
A couple of minutes later, Green parried Gretar Steinsson’s shot unsuccessfully and defender Harry Cahill repeated Davis’s trick. 0:2 – too big a handicap even in the match with Bolton, but the Hammers did not give up and managed to organize a chase in the second half – Carlton Cole won back one goal.
However, the final assault did not work. Nervous goalkeeper of the hosts missed another optional goal – a long-range free-kick managed to score substitute Matt Taylor. The luck of Gianfranco Zola thus came to an end – two starting victories for the Italian were followed by an offensive defeat. Green is already 19th championship match in a row can not leave their gates intact, and perhaps for the first time in this appeared his direct fault. But, perhaps, now it will deserve more attention. Fabio Capello
The surprise of the tour
Only a couple of minutes did not endure before becoming a sensation. One way or another, Arsenal again lost points , so plainly and unable to find any keys or master keys to the defense of Sunderland. Roy Keane’s team built the game exclusively from defense, but was close to finally snatching the victory – four minutes before the end of regular time, Grant Leadbitter hit the gates of Almunia with a powerful long-range shot. True, a little earlier, the referees canceled the clear goal of the Gunners.
However, the guests still managed to catch a draw – Cesc Fabregas won the riding fight and converted a corner into a goal. This circumstance, of course, brought moral relief, but from the tournament point of view, the situation did not fundamentally change and gave the fans and Arsene Wenger a reason for new fears. “Sunderland” for the first time under Keane (on the 10th attempt) managed not to lose to the representative of the “Big Four”. Arsenal, after a disastrous match with Hull and a brilliant victory over Porto, again gave out a nondescript game in the Premier League. It smelled of something Liverpool.
Trend
The Gunners have already overtaken Manchester United in terms of lost points, despite all their starting difficulties. The Mancunians are gradually gaining momentum, Dimitar Berbatov is getting used to, Cristiano Ronaldo is returning to his former condition, but perhaps the main joy for Manchester United fans now is that Wayne Rooney has started to score .
The English striker, after a solid break, managed to score in three games in a row – within one week. It all started last Saturday with a beautiful goal against Bolton after coming on as a substitute, on Tuesday Rooney upset the Danish Aalborg, and this weekend he secured an away victory over Blackburn. In this match, Alex Ferguson, at 11 minutes of the second half, for the first time in the season, presented to the public the magical attacking quadrangle Ronaldo – Rooney – Tevez – Berbatov. However, no magic was needed at this point – United confidently controlled the course of the meeting and gave their fans the opportunity to make fun of the opponent’s coach – Paul Ince has not yet been forgotten in Manchester.
See also
Peter Crouch’s fantastic ball, Rory Delap’s next scoring shot and Jermain Defoe’s new goal formed the basis of Portsmouth’s modest 2-1 home victory over Stoke City.
Tour number
The willpower of Newcastle, who managed to win back from 0-2 at Goodison Park, stops the fall of the Forty and breaks their streak of 4 defeats in a row.
Everton get the first point at home, but this does not bring joy to the Toffees – in four matches at home, David Moyes’ wards have already conceded 10 balls and dropped to 15th place in the standings.
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We always only remember about happiness. And happiness is everywhere
We always only remember about happiness. And happiness is everywhere
Alexandra
You smile, smile more often! A smile suits you, look
You smile, smile more often! A smile suits you, look
Alexandra
Suddenly, the surrounding forest turned red, And the cloud absorbed the red glow. The festival of leaves shone and not
Suddenly the surrounding forest became red, And the cloud absorbed the red glow. The festival of leaves shone and not
Alexandra
I burrow into the storm like a cormorant – For eternal groaning, for eternal sobbing I fell in love with the cruel ocean.
I burrow into the storm like a cormorant – For eternal groaning, for eternal sobbing I fell in love with the cruel ocean.
Alexandra
We come sinless – and we sin, We come cheerful – and we grieve
We come sinless – and we sin, We come cheerful – and we mourn
Aleksandra
Never go back. There is no point in going back
Never go back. It makes no sense to return
Alexandra
Do not be late to return, So that the palms of those who are waiting for you, During this time, do not have time to open
Do not be late to return in time, So that the palms of those who are waiting for you, During this time, do not have time to open
Alexandra
Whoever understands life is no longer in a hurry, Savoring every moment and watching
Whoever understands life is no longer in a hurry, Savoring every moment and watching
Alexandra
When you leave for five minutes Don’t forget to leave warmth in your palms
When you leave for five minutes Don’t forget to leave warmth in your palms
Alexandra
The life-giving spring is hidden in the bud of your lips, May the strange cup never touch your lips.
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A life-giving spring is hidden in the bud of your lips, May a strange cup never touch your lips… you appear in a dream…
Alexandra
The Sun that is always above the sky is Love. The Bird that carries the good news is Love
The Sun that is always above the sky is Love. That Bird that brings good news – Love
Alexandra
I’m weaning you In the morning, coral
I’m weaning you In the morning, coral
Alexandra
Lavender blooms in summer
Lavender blooms in summer
Alexandra
Believe in the great power of love! .. Holyly believe in her conquering cross
Believe in the great power of love!.. Holyly believe in her conquering cross
Alexandra
Bordeaux!
Bordeaux!
Alexandra
And I came to you, O city of many faces, To the open spaces of squares, to open palaces
And I came to you, O city of many faces, To the expanses of squares, to open palaces
Alexandra
He is already forever in love.
.. In that bright city
He is already in love forever… In that bright city
Alexandra
Frivolity! – Dear sin, Dear companion and my dear enemy
Frivolity! – Dear sin, Dear companion and my dear enemy
Alexandra
Do not laugh at the young generation! You will never understand,
Do not laugh at the young generation! You will never understand
Alexandra
This is how a poet has to open This whole world
This is how a poet has to open This whole world ka , Hot shining look on the move
Alexandra
When we were young And carried beautiful nonsense, Fountains beat blue And red roses grew.
When we were young And we were talking beautiful nonsense, Blue fountains beat And red roses grew.
Alexandra
My green eyes They will captivate anyone
My green eyes They will captivate anyone
Alexandra
I see passions and hopes in a hat I hope for hide your face with a hat
Alexandra
I am just a woman .
