SIGIL MAGIC: Theory, practice and discussion

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So, any practitioners of sigilry?
I don't subscribe to the "condense and merge" view, but I like to take symbolic or pictographic meanings instead of letters and arrange them in a tableau.
Here are some examples of pretty looking sigils:
>Computerised, intricate style
http://everydaysigils.tumblr.com/
>Artistic, hand-drawn style
http://sigildaily.tumblr.com/

For one, I don't agree with using random geometric shapes.
Shapes mean something and should fit with the theme of the sigil. Using it because it "looks good" isn't nearly as good as "choosing it because it fits my purpose"

Anyone else care to weigh in on this?
Also feel free to post examples of your own sigils.
I will also post some sigils that I learnt from various people (family, uni professors, friends and acquaintances)

>Ancient History
Was basically symbolic/pictographic representations that were combined and used on the fly.

>Modern history of sigilry:
Occultists have used sigils as an advanced form of magic to make their will manifest.

Hippies were using it to "fight the man" and created sigils such as "no war" "no bombs" etc. nearly 50 years ago.

Nowadays, it's mostly "I want stuff" or "Make stuff happen"
Usually, the intent of Sigil magick is relatively whimsical and/or devoid of serious intent.

>Modern sigilry is connected to magic in a big way
Here is some artwork by a MKUltra survivor. Note the use of magical art/drawing, and the sigil-like arrangement and simplicity.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/62206346@N08/sets/72157626581650486/detail/