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spirits function as living organisms, they require the same balance of light and shadow as human beings. Destruction, creation, and chaos keep organisms alive. All This Talk of Spirits is Fine, but What If I Can’t See/Hear/Feel Energies?
You do not need strong psychic talent to work magick. There are city priests who have no idea they even do. If you happen to be one of those people who believes something is out there and that magick works, but must take it on faith, you’re far from alone. If you feel love for things ineffable, you still have a place at the table in the magickal community. You may need to use some alternate methods to confirm that something is happening. For example, you can ask for specific signs when performing a working or meditation—feathers in your path, for instance, or even a literal billboard with a message for you. Over time, you’ll get a conversation going with your city spirit over the channels you can perceive, and the lack of psychic sensitivity won’t matter as much. Where Does Your City Magick Come From?
The techniques laid out in this book are my personal practices, developed while working with the city spirits of Minneapolis and San Francisco, unless otherwise credited. The modern practice of magickal urbanism is new enough that I can freely admit I am making things up. I try things out, see what works, and discard what doesn’t. What I share here is what has worked for me. Techniques I discarded may work for you. City spirits have unique personalities and so none of this can possibly work as “one size fits all.”