[QUOTE=krimson;40374]Guess I'm kind of late jumping in on this. But whatever. Here's the thing: you're asking very broad questions and the answers are going to vary depending on the spiritual views of those who are replying. Theistic Satanists are going to have a very different view from Wiccans and certainly from Christians. Keep that in mind while sifting through answers. What one person believes is 'correct' is not necessarily fact, it is opinion based on their spiritual views. I will try to give unbiased advice, and hopefully this will lead you in the direction you are looking to go.

good advice to take during your search. Other than that, I do know of one practice that can lend some power to your "negotiation" but it works by feeding off of emotional pain and is hard to use. Sit and think of an object that you have a powerful attachment to, something that your heart would hurt if it were to not be there(an OBJECT people, nothing more, why do i have to put this?) The idea is to take the object and burn it after your initial dealings and you have stated what you wish. Your emotions become very powerful while you watch and it shows the entity exactly how serious you were. Its very emotionally stressing and works best with sentimental objects. You may say its too intense but so is trying to create a partnership with an unknown "something".