PRODUCT SAFETY
Ritual Safety and Use Guide
Membership and the Sacred Use of Sacrament
Within the faith of Cybology, members may choose to engage with the Sacred Sacrament as a means of deepening their spiritual practice and expanding their awareness. When used with intention and reverence, the Sacrament may serve as a conduit to higher understanding, offering access to wisdom and insight that transcends ordinary perception. Through such experiences, practitioners may uncover greater clarity about their spiritual path, their faith, and their purpose in life.
However, the use of any Sacrament requires utmost care, respect, and responsibility. It is essential that all members fully review and comprehend the safety protocols and dosage guidelines prior to any practice. Any uncertainties or questions must be resolved before participation. The Sacrament should never be used without strict adherence to the prescribed safety standards.
Product Safety and Understanding the Experience
The natural compounds found in our sacred sacraments interact with the body’s serotonin system, which helps regulate mood, awareness, and perception. These compounds influence communication between the gut and the brain—particularly the prefrontal cortex, an area involved in emotion, thought, and sensory processing. This connection can open pathways to deeper insight and altered states of consciousness.
Contrary to popular belief, these experiences do not always involve vivid visual or auditory hallucinations. More often, they gently shift the way one perceives light, color, time, and emotion—enhancing the sense of connection to the self and the surrounding world.
Each person’s experience is unique and shaped by dosage, environment, intention, and personal history. While the primary effects usually last between four to six hours, subtle shifts in mood or perspective can sometimes linger for a few days as the mind integrates what was learned.
All sacred sacraments should be approached with care, respect, and intention. Preparation, a safe environment, and proper guidance are essential to ensuring a balanced and beneficial experience.
Possible Sacred Experiences and Effects
The sacrament of psilocybin can open the door to expanded states of awareness, often shifting one’s perception of time, space, and emotional depth. Many participants report profound inner journeys, personal realizations, and a deepened sense of connection.
Some experiences may include:
- Feelings of joy, bliss, or euphoria
- A sense of deep peace and inner stillness
- Moments of spiritual awakening or insight
- A feeling that the world or surroundings are dreamlike or unreal (derealization)
- A sense of observing oneself from a distance or being beyond the physical body (depersonalization)
- New or unconventional patterns of thinking
- Enhanced visual perception, including vibrant colors, patterns, and halos
- Greater sensitivity to energy, light, or sound
- Physical responses such as dilated pupils, fatigue, yawning, or light dizziness
- Moments of emotional release, stillness, or sensitivity
- Changes in balance, muscle relaxation, or unusual body sensations
- Nausea or purging, which some traditions view as part of cleansing
- Feelings of fear, resistance, or uncertainty
- Confusion or disorientation
- Intense visions or challenging inner experiences
These experiences can be powerful teachers, but may also be difficult without grounding or support. Integration, reflection, and a safe setting are essential to helping the journey unfold in a healthy way.
Most standard workplace drug tests do not check for psilocybin, though specialized testing can detect its presence. Markers, like many natural substances, may remain in hair samples for up to 90 days.
Approaching the sacrament with preparation, respect, and a supportive environment helps create a safe and meaningful spiritual experience
Dosage and Sacred Use
The most common way to work with sacred mushrooms is in their dried form, allowing for accurate measurement and consistency.
While general dosage guidelines exist across different species, potency can vary greatly. Factors such as the freshness of the mushrooms, individual body chemistry, mental state, and personal intention all influence how the experience unfolds. A mindful approach—beginning low and increasing only with experience and guidance—is always recommended.
Practices range from microdosing, a subtle and sub-perceptual amount intended to enhance focus and emotional balance, to macro-dosing, a ceremonial dose that may invite deep introspection, spiritual communion, or complete immersion in visionary experience.
Each person’s journey is unique. Preparation, mindset, and environment play crucial roles in shaping the effects and insights received.
Below you’ll find a detailed chart outlining various dosage ranges and their corresponding physical and mental effects to support safe, intentional practice.
Risk Considerations
While many individuals use psilocybin mushrooms without serious complications, it is important to understand that some people may experience persistent or distressing changes in perception after use. These effects can include visual disturbances or flashbacks, which may bring back vivid elements of a challenging or upsetting experience.
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, such flashbacks can occur weeks—or even years—after use. This condition, known as Hallucinogen Persisting Perception Disorder (HPPD), is considered rare but can be disruptive for those who experience it.
Some individuals may also experience acute psychological reactions during or shortly after use, including fear, confusion, agitation, severe anxiety, delirium, psychosis, or symptoms resembling schizophrenia. These reactions are more common in people with a personal or family history of certain mental health conditions.
There is also a small but significant risk of accidental poisoning from misidentifying and consuming toxic wild mushrooms. Symptoms of mushroom poisoning may include confusion, muscle spasms, vomiting, or delirium. Anyone experiencing these symptoms after consuming a mushroom should seek emergency medical care immediately.
Because poisonous and hallucinogenic mushrooms can grow naturally in parks, yards, and other everyday environments, it is wise to remove them from areas where children or pets spend time to prevent accidental ingestion.
Most accidental mushroom ingestions result in mild gastrointestinal upset, though severe cases can require hospitalization. Understanding the risks and approaching these substances with caution, education, and proper guidance helps reduce the chances of harm.
Potency
The intensity of a psilocybin mushroom experience can vary widely depending on several factors, including:
- The specific species or strain
- Geographic origin
- Cultivation and environmental conditions
- Timing of the harvest
- Whether the mushrooms are consumed fresh or dried
Studies have shown that dried mushrooms typically contain concentrations of active compounds up to ten times higher than their fresh counterparts.
When ingested, psilocybin is absorbed through the digestive system. Most individuals begin to feel the hallucinogenic effects within 30 minutes, with the experience generally lasting 4–6 hours. Factors such as body weight, metabolism, and prior experience can influence the onset and intensity of the effects.
Tolerance and Integration
As with many natural compounds, the body can develop a tolerance to sacred mushrooms through frequent or repeated use. When taken too often, their effects may diminish, leading one to consume more in search of the same depth of experience.
In the path of mindful practice, this tolerance serves as a gentle reminder — these sacraments are meant to be approached with reverence and spaciousness between journeys. The integration period that follows each experience is just as sacred as the experience itself.
Excessive use or high dosing can lead to physical discomfort, such as nausea, agitation, or muscle weakness, and in rare cases, temporary confusion or panic. Though non-lethal, these symptoms highlight the importance of preparation, grounding, and guided practice.
The active compounds of these mushrooms are generally processed by the body within 5–6 hours, yet their emotional and perceptual effects may linger far longer — sometimes opening insights that unfold over weeks or months.
Unlike many substances, sacred mushrooms are not known to cause physical addiction or withdrawal. However, occasional feelings of melancholy or fatigue may arise as the mind and spirit readjust. In these moments, stillness, rest, and nurturing connection with nature or community can help restore balance.
The spirit of the mushroom asks for patience. Each journey is a teacher, and true transformation comes not from repetition, but from reflection. – “Cybology”
| Level | Approximate Dried Dose | Description of Experience | Common Effects | Suggested Setting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microdose | 0.05 – 0.3 g | Sub-perceptual; used for mindfulness and focus | Subtle emotional balance, enhanced creativity, mild | Everyday mindfulness: journaling, nature walks |
| Low Dose | 0.3 – 1.0 g | Gentle sensory shift, mild visual enhancement | Color, presence, and emotional light openness | Soft music, breath work, calm settings |
| Moderate Dose | 1.0 – 2.5 g | Noticeable psychedelic effects; introspection | Altered perception, symbolic insights, emotional release | Guided ceremony, inner reflection, safe space |
| High Dose | 2.5 – 4.0 g | Profound visionary states, deep emotional journey | Intense visuals, ego dissolution, deep insight or challenge | Experienced practitioner or trained guide recommended |
| Macro / Heroic Dose | 4.0 – 5.0+ g | Full immersion; separation from ordinary awareness | Dissolution of self, transcendent experience | Advanced ceremony; expert guide recommended |
Integration: Journaling, quiet rest, and time in nature aid grounding insights.
Preparation: Fasting lightly, setting clear intentions, and creating a safe space are recommended.
Approach any dose with reverence. These sacraments are sacred teachers that respond to intention, respect, and the space you create within and around you.