Attribution:
Octarine Magic

Application:
Primary: The knowledge and conversation of Azathoth during possession.
Secondary: Results magic germane to the nature of Azathoth.

Azathoth:
An egregore associated with the emergence of sentience from the primeval slime, and the quest of sentience to reach for the stars. It is associated with these activities in star systems other than our own; the next nearest being Deneb in Cygnus.

Azathoth has no shape or name for itself that is meaningful to humans, yet it will respond to the names Azathoth, Atazoth and occasionally Astaroth; although this last name which is a confused derivate from the Babylonian goddess Ishtar, should be avoided to prevent confusion. Historically certain alchemists whose name for it, Azathoth means an increase in azoth or increasing aetheric (morphic) fields in contemporary terms knew this egregore. H.P. Lovecraft encountered this egregore and fearfully described it as the Blind Mad God at the Center of Chaos. It is blind only in the sense that it prefers to manifest in an operator whose eyes are closed and will often depart if the eyes are opened, thus a blindfold or hood are often employed. It is mad only in the sense that it communicates telepathically or from the subconscious (depending on one's paradigm) whilst, and seemingly only whilst, the operator performs psychobabble glossolalia (apparently meaningless xenophrenia).

Gnosis:
During the manifestation of Azathoth the operator's mind will appear to be functioning in three modes simultaneously. Part will be creating glossolalia, and it will generally be quite impossible to remember its content. Another part will receive and translate into something comprehensible, communication from the egregore; whilst a third part will act as the querulant, mentally asking things of the egregore. The glossolalia usually begins full of harsh aggressive sounds, probably indicative of a certain annoyance on the part of the egregore at having been called. However as the operator sinks more deeply into gnosis the glossolalia begins to take on the qualities of an incoherent susurrated muttering during which the communication between operator and egregore takes place mentally. Such communication is usually available to memory recall at will afterwards.Azathoth is one of what can be called the Elder Gods, representing powerful forces close to the omnipresent epicenter of Chaos. The operator should beware of angering it by summoning it for trivial reasons or asking it to do things that conflict with its nature.

The Rite:

1. Place the Azathoth Pentacle in a prominent position. (see diagram below)
2. Ignite copious quantities of Uranian Solar Jupiterian incense, the temple should be thick with smoke.
3. Draw the eight-rayed Star of Chaos in the air above and visualize the same.
4. Make a statement of intent.
5. Anoint the Azathoth Pentacle with fresh blood drawn from one's thumb.
6. Gaze at or visualize the Azathoth Pentacle whilst meditating on the emergence of sentience from the primeval slime and the quest for the stars.
7. Close or cover the eyes.
8. Vibrate the name Azathoth nine times.
9. Shout: AZAK GRIFE DAGARSH AZATHOTH!
10. Shout out the letters of the alphabet in random order until harsh glossolalia begins of its own accord.
11. Attempt to sink into a deeper susurated glossolalia.
12. Interaction with the egregore.
13. Banishing/ Exorcism: If necessary this should be performed by an assistant, until the operator(s) respond to their own name and can perform the GPR or similar banishing ritual.