I mentioned networking with spirits in the past and building relationships before even attempting any workings or asking for favors. Usually, necromancers of old would call upon a dead magician, witch, guru, or enlightened master who was knowledgeable enough to guide them and give true counsel in future workings. For example, Adam, Medea, Solomon, Circe, Hiram, Bacon, Crowley, etc. Texts like the PGM or Goetia in the Solomonic traditions still required some form of coercion or pact making. After a pact was made, it was taboo to discuss or disclose the secrets and conversations between the necromancer and spirit familiar.
With this said, I want to make it clear in the case of my personal spirit guide, it’s quite a known fact that during their lifetime they had several students who would ask them for advice, guidance, etc. Never was there any such arrangement where everything was to be kept secret between us due to their nature in life. They were very private though so certain things of course will not be disclosed. This may not be the case for every spirit. Some spirits may demand absolute secrecy from you to seal the deal.
This secrecy is not simply meant to avoid getting into trouble with non-believers. They used to burn witches at the stake after all. There is also the fact that secrets possess a certain power all on their own. Some belief systems found it necessary to maintain secrecy so other practitioners wouldn’t steal your spiritual court. Keep in mind, spirits were once alive and are like us. Meaning they have feelings too. They have a say on the matter of whether or not they would like to work with you. So don’t be upset if you get a big fat “NO.” Remember – all recently deceased require light, remembrance, offerings, and prayers for elevation. Even your ancestors.
You can usually tell when a spirit has really been neglected. They appear in the darkness and are decayed. Those who are highly elevated have youthful and jovial countenances, are surrounded by light, and find it easier to communicate. They are usually in a better position to help you. Hence why you probably wanted an enlightened master to guide you in the first place. Once you have an excellent rapport with your main spirit/s though they can refer you to other spirits or familiars to help with certain matters more efficiently, easier or faster. A specialist if you will.