Post by Alena on Dec 26, 2006 21:00:36 GMT -5
There comes a time when a Sith must find a weapon with which a connection will form.
That is not to say that a Sith could not become proficient with many weapons, but there is always a weapon that the Sith will prefer. Be it sword, axe, hammer, spear, any weapon.
Once you find this weapon, it helps to not only train with it daily, but to also meditate with it in front of you or even while holding it.
Infusing this weapon with not only your inner force, but also the Tranquil Darkness, it will become an extension of your very being.
I will explain what I mean by "Tranquil Darkness" later.
You may start to notice that after a while, the weapon will start to emit an aura of its own.
There are many ways to do this.
Here's one:
Start in your normal place of meditation.
Start by creating a space of "hallowed ground", or a space between worlds, as Pagans would call it.
This can be done in any various ways, I like to sometimes have something physical backing up what I feel spiritually. This can be a triangle of 3 candles, or a circle of 5.
Or even, a circle of sand to create the limits. There are any numerous ways to accomplish this, and you can research them at your leisure.
Achieve a somewhat meditative state of mind, and circle around the hallowed space clockwise lighting the candles or pouring the sand, chanting something along the lines:
"Darkness fill this space; pure and unaffected; from the deepest depths of the Force; Dark now I make this place..."
Or anything to that end.
Once you are finished, face the direction of the moon (if you are doing this outside, if not, face North. but again, these guidelines are your choice)
Take the weapon from your side and lay it down in front of you, once you have achieved your meditative posture.
Meditate for at least 10 minutes or until you feel prepared, allowing the Darkness within the circle to flow through you, and empower the darkness by strengthening your aura and allowing it to expand to the extent of the circle.
Visualize your aura encompassing your weapon, and surrounding it.
When you are prepared, place both hands out over the weapon, not particularly touching, but again that is up to you.
Channel the darkness WITHIN you, into the weapon. Note that I say the internal Darkness. That is the darkness that comes from within, not the Darkness that you draw from the universe.
Meditate on this and you will understand what I mean.
Project this darkness into the weapon, visualizing it as a black/red/violet/any color that suits you energy filling the entire weapon, from top to bottom.
With every exhalation, "push" more of this energy into the weapon until it is completely filled.
After this, continue to project energy into the weapon for at least 15 minutes or until you feel it is done. With every new push of energy, visualize the light that the energy gives off growing brighter.
Note that when I say visualize, that moreso means be prepared to see or feel the energy within the weapon to react in that manner. Just be open to the happenings.
After this, cool down however you choose.
You may pick up the weapon and make a few practice swings, being careful to not exit the circle.
Once this is done, close the circle by circling it counter clockwise, dispersing the energy gathered however you see fit.
Once this is done, meditate, and when you sleep, your weapon should be near you. ( I sleep with my sword right next to my bed all the time )
Do this same practice about every month or so to renew and "recharge", so to speak, the weapon.
Again, this is just a suggestion for becoming one with your weapon. However, you must train with this weapon as much as possible to truly becoming proficient with it.
What this does is bind the weapon to yourself, while at the same time, to a certain degree improving its strength.
I am not sure the sciences, but I know this from experience.
The main gain through this excersize is that you become truly "one with the weapon" which in effect allows you to accomplish great things with it.
Go ahead and post any questions.
-Vallen
That is not to say that a Sith could not become proficient with many weapons, but there is always a weapon that the Sith will prefer. Be it sword, axe, hammer, spear, any weapon.
Once you find this weapon, it helps to not only train with it daily, but to also meditate with it in front of you or even while holding it.
Infusing this weapon with not only your inner force, but also the Tranquil Darkness, it will become an extension of your very being.
I will explain what I mean by "Tranquil Darkness" later.
You may start to notice that after a while, the weapon will start to emit an aura of its own.
There are many ways to do this.
Here's one:
Start in your normal place of meditation.
Start by creating a space of "hallowed ground", or a space between worlds, as Pagans would call it.
This can be done in any various ways, I like to sometimes have something physical backing up what I feel spiritually. This can be a triangle of 3 candles, or a circle of 5.
Or even, a circle of sand to create the limits. There are any numerous ways to accomplish this, and you can research them at your leisure.
Achieve a somewhat meditative state of mind, and circle around the hallowed space clockwise lighting the candles or pouring the sand, chanting something along the lines:
"Darkness fill this space; pure and unaffected; from the deepest depths of the Force; Dark now I make this place..."
Or anything to that end.
Once you are finished, face the direction of the moon (if you are doing this outside, if not, face North. but again, these guidelines are your choice)
Take the weapon from your side and lay it down in front of you, once you have achieved your meditative posture.
Meditate for at least 10 minutes or until you feel prepared, allowing the Darkness within the circle to flow through you, and empower the darkness by strengthening your aura and allowing it to expand to the extent of the circle.
Visualize your aura encompassing your weapon, and surrounding it.
When you are prepared, place both hands out over the weapon, not particularly touching, but again that is up to you.
Channel the darkness WITHIN you, into the weapon. Note that I say the internal Darkness. That is the darkness that comes from within, not the Darkness that you draw from the universe.
Meditate on this and you will understand what I mean.
Project this darkness into the weapon, visualizing it as a black/red/violet/any color that suits you energy filling the entire weapon, from top to bottom.
With every exhalation, "push" more of this energy into the weapon until it is completely filled.
After this, continue to project energy into the weapon for at least 15 minutes or until you feel it is done. With every new push of energy, visualize the light that the energy gives off growing brighter.
Note that when I say visualize, that moreso means be prepared to see or feel the energy within the weapon to react in that manner. Just be open to the happenings.
After this, cool down however you choose.
You may pick up the weapon and make a few practice swings, being careful to not exit the circle.
Once this is done, close the circle by circling it counter clockwise, dispersing the energy gathered however you see fit.
Once this is done, meditate, and when you sleep, your weapon should be near you. ( I sleep with my sword right next to my bed all the time )
Do this same practice about every month or so to renew and "recharge", so to speak, the weapon.
Again, this is just a suggestion for becoming one with your weapon. However, you must train with this weapon as much as possible to truly becoming proficient with it.
What this does is bind the weapon to yourself, while at the same time, to a certain degree improving its strength.
I am not sure the sciences, but I know this from experience.
The main gain through this excersize is that you become truly "one with the weapon" which in effect allows you to accomplish great things with it.
Go ahead and post any questions.
-Vallen
