A servitor, sometimes referred to as a thought form, is a fascinating and powerful magical construct designed to help practitioners achieve specific goals. Today, let’s explore the concept of servitors, the steps to create them, and how they can enrich your magical practice. Whether you’re new to the idea or looking to refine your approach, this guide has something for everyone.
What Is a Servitor?
A servitor is an entity that you consciously create to help you accomplish a goal or complete a task. Some practitioners rely heavily on servitors to get things done, and over time, they may build up what you might call an "Astral Workforce." or “Astral Team” This astral team can be summoned to assist you in various tasks, much like making a phone call to request help. However, the creation of servitors is not for everyone. Some people find it immensely useful, while others may be less interested in this form of magic.
Some practitioners consider a Servitor to be a sole creation of their own minds, others have a different opinion, considering Servitors a way to connect their own mind creations with already existing energies on the astral plane. But in any case, the main point is, that Servitors are something that are created, rather than an already existing entity or spirit.
Side note here: While thought forms have been part of various magical traditions for centuries, the name servitors holds a special place in chaos magic.
My first encounter with the Servitor concept was not even through the regular occult magickal practice that you would expect. It was with a South American spiritual technique called, “Apometry”. Being very short here: Apometry is a technique of projection of the soul into the spiritual world developed by Dr. José Lacerda de Azevedo in Brazil and has the aim of healing people from health and spiritual problems. With this technic, it's possible to eliminate all the kinds of spiritual problems you can encounter, and one of them is called “Mentais”, which can be translated as “thought form”. During this technic, it's possible to deactivate our own creations or creations made by other people designed to cause us trouble.
I find it fascinating that, even without direct connections, people from different parts of the world have developed very similar concepts of the spiritual realm. This happened during a time when access to information was limited, and ideas couldn’t easily spread through the internet or other means.
Steps to Create a Servitor
Phil Hine, in his book Condensed Chaos, suggests that the first step in creating a servitor is to clearly define its intention. In other words, what is the purpose of this entity? What do you want it to do? Hine recommends breaking down the intention into two categories: general and specific.
For instance, a general intention for a servitor could be related to communication. On a more specific level, you might create a servitor with the goal of helping you overcome your social anxiety. By narrowing down the focus, you increase the chances of the servitor effectively accomplishing its task.
1. Setting the Intention
Define your servitor’s purpose. What do you want it to accomplish?
General Intention: Broad goals, like improving communication.
Specific Intention: Targeted tasks, such as helping overcome social anxiety.
The clearer your intention, the more effective your servitor will be.
2. Associating with the Theme
Explore symbols, imagery, and cultural references related to your servitor’s purpose. For example, a healing servitor might be associated with doctors, nurses, or herbal remedies. These associations create a strong energetic foundation.
3. Defining the Task
Clearly outline what you want your servitor to do. Will it work continuously or only on command? Defining the scope of its task ensures focus and effectiveness.
4. Bringing the Servitor to Life
This step involves several components:
Name: Choose a name that reflects your servitor’s essence.
Form: Visualize your servitor in vivid detail. It could take the form of a humanoid, an animal, or an abstract shape.
Abilities: Define your servitor’s skills, personality, and methods for completing tasks.
5. Addressing Basic Needs
To give your servitor a sense of life, consider its basic needs:
Sustenance: Decide what your servitor “feeds” on. This could be energy from rituals, offerings like incense, or even abstract concepts like gratitude.
Home: Choose where your servitor will reside—on the astral plane, in a physical item, or a designated space on your altar.
Ongoing Relationship with Your Servitor
Feeding and Maintenance
Regularly interact with your servitor to keep it energized and effective. Feeding can involve rituals, symbolic gestures, or even meditative visualization.
Creating a Sigil
A sigil is a magical symbol that represents your servitor. This symbol can be charged with energy and used to summon the servitor when needed.
Programming and Activation
Use visualization, meditation, or ritual to “program” your servitor with clear instructions. This process breathes life into the entity, making it ready to act on your intentions.
Lifespan and Retirement
While some servitors are created for short-term tasks, others can remain “active” indefinitely. Instead of viewing them as having a lifespan, consider them as:
Active Servitors: Ready to assist whenever needed, maintained through regular offerings and care.
Retired Servitors: No longer in use but dismissed respectfully to allow their energy to dissolve or rest.
Creating and working with servitors is a rewarding practice that combines creativity, intention, and spiritual focus. Whether you’re building a long-term “astral teammate” or crafting a short-term helper, the process fosters a deeper connection to the magical realm.
As with any magical practice, approach it with mindfulness and respect for the energies involved. Your journey with servitors is as unique as the creations themselves, offering a blend of discovery, empowerment, and magical exploration.
For further reading, check out:
Creating Magical Entities by David Michael Cunningham
Condensed Chaos by Phil Hine
Until we meet again!
Lore Graves
