How to Create a Sigil

The Chaos Magic Method

The most widely used method for creating personal sigils was developed by the British occultist Austin Osman Spare in the early 20th century. This method, now central to chaos magic practice, is elegant in its simplicity and powerful in its results.

Step 1: Write Your Intention

Begin by writing your intention as a clear, positive, present-tense statement. Avoid negative constructions ("I don't want...") and focus on what you desire, not what you're avoiding.

Step 2: Remove Vowels

Cross out all vowels (A, E, I, O, U) from your intention statement. Also remove spaces and punctuation.

Step 3: Remove Duplicate Letters

From the remaining consonants, remove all duplicates — keeping only the first occurrence of each letter.

Step 4: Create the Symbol

Now comes the creative part. Take your remaining letters and begin combining them into a flowing symbol. There are several approaches:

• Overlay method — stack the letters on top of each other, rotating and overlapping
• Connected method — connect the letters in sequence with flowing lines
• Geometric method — place letters at points of a geometric shape and connect them
• Intuitive method — let your hand move freely, incorporating the letter shapes organically

Don't overthink this step. The "right" sigil is the one that feels complete and resonant to you. Simplify until you have a symbol that no longer obviously looks like letters.

Step 5: Charge Your Sigil

Charging is the process of infusing your sigil with focused intention and energy. Common charging methods include:

• Meditation — stare at the sigil for 5-10 minutes while holding your intention
• Gnosis — enter an altered state (through breathwork, dance, or intense focus) and gaze at the sigil
• Candle ritual — draw the sigil on a candle and burn it while focusing on your intention
• Sleep charging — place the sigil under your pillow to work on your subconscious during sleep

Step 6: Release and Forget

This is the most counterintuitive — and most important — step. After charging your sigil, you must release your attachment to the outcome. Forget what the sigil means. Don't obsessively check for results. Trust the process and let the universe work.

This step works because obsessive focus on an intention actually creates resistance. By releasing, you allow the subconscious to work freely without the interference of conscious doubt.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Using negative language ("I don't want to be poor")
• Creating sigils for things that harm others
• Obsessively checking for results after charging
• Creating too many sigils at once
• Skipping the release step