I made this video for the primary reason of comparing my invocation of Mars that I wrote last year, to Michael Ford's new invocation to Ares (the god of war).
Michael and I both have a similar approach to these gods of power. We both want them to be used for personal empowerment. But within my invocation, I approach Mars as a roman deity who not only represented strength and might - he represented justice. As a 'father' of rome he was very protective of his children. His influence is loyalty and strength.
Ford's Ritual reached out to Ares, the Greek war deity that inspired Mars. He invokes him with the intention of gaining power and causing destruction. But without the knowledge and strength that one is able to gain, spiritually - an invocation of powers like these could be very reckless.
I would suggest that Mars/Ares is so much more than just a 'bloodthirsty and cruel god of war' [as Ford said]. He was the protector of his children. He is the action that brings justice and righteousness. Without Venus to balance his energies he rages out of control. The gods bring an influence that is very powerful. My invocation was meant as an introduction to ALL of the aspects of Mars, not just the aspects that he is famous for in literature and myth.
The Invocation to Mars at Spiritualsatanist
http://www.spiritualsatanist.com/articles/magick/riteofmars.html
Michael Ford's Invocation to Ares, Youtube
Magick of the Ancient Gods: Part 2 - Ares/Mars/Samael & Zeus Lykaios
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYXn0VaRt78
Many thanks to nagasiva...
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