I find it interesting how old shoes have been used in magic and folklore superstition. When we think about how the transference of that person's energy /essence is litterally being stamped into that shoe, it takes on a whole new energetic and symbolic meaning .
That lead me to think about the more detailed meanings of shoes . For example; if words are spells (spelling ) then if your shoes 'soul' is coming apart . That could be taken as a symbolic possibility of a spiritual attack on your soul .
Of course these rituals can all be used for light (empowering)or dark (disempowerment) purposes. It's all the energy and intentions/will (heart) of the practitioner.
Now here is another interesting but strange connection to ponder .
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Shoe_Machinery_Corporation
What really is a shoe machinery corporation? How many shoes were there needed at the time ?That building is massive and had alot of employees for making shoes and a few other commodities .
Our population wasn't as high as it is now and when I look at vintage items from furniture to clothing, items were built to last longer than they are now .
So the turnover, consumption of fashion trends & economy doesn't really add up to how large this manufacturing company is .
I also found it very interesting this shoe companies' connection to government defence agencies, and pipelines. Also the art deco style buildings followed the art nouveau ( one of my favorite )movements both were extremely short periods in art history.
In comparison to other art movements that usually spanded decades . As art styles and movements are so influencial it takes time to make the rounds from fashion, home, decor, architecture, cultural styles ect.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stanley_Black_%26_Decker#Engineered_fastening
Another interesting point at the time these shoe manufacturers unethical practices would be compared to modern days IBM & Microsoft..
Very strange connections indeed.
Behind our modern day industrial systems, I always seem to find connecting and correlating occult symbolism and practices.
Just some interesting connections to ponder ...
On a side note : I am in no way endorsing this book or Crowley's follower's. He did receive alot of powerful occult information, but I feel his animalistic nature took over and he choose a darker / lower vibrational path .
Not one I would want to walk anyways, but to each their own.
