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It's always funny and embarrassing when an old discussion post of mine resurfaces.

At this point I define magic very loosely, and consider discussion of what types of magic actually work to be entirely foolish.

None of us can prove that shit. In the end there's just styles of magic you vibe with, and styles that, for whatever reason, you do not. Alleged success rates have little to do with whether or not it's magic.

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A few crystals from my collection that I couldn't manage to identify, does anyone recognise them?

(Images show the front and back of each crystal)

1. Silver Leaf Jasper?

3. Fancy Jasper?

4. Kyanite?

5. Sodalite?

#crystal identification #gemstone identification #crystals #gemstones #healing crystals #witchcraft #witchblr

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Some books to get you started with Satanism (that aren't LaVey's bible)

Please note that none of these are simple "Satanism 101" titles. I don't really believe there is such a thing, at least not for me. However there is a good reason for each one being on the list, which I will explain. There also won't be any magic or witchcraft recommendations on this list, because while magic is absolutely compatible with Satanism, Satanism is a religion and witchcraft is a practice. I may update this list periodically, so if you reblog or save this post, check back in on it once in a while.

Paradise Lost by John Milton. I'd argue this text is one of the closest things Satanism has to "scripture," if there is a Satanic canon then Milton is absolutely a part of it. It can be a bit of a tricky read but it's a beautiful poem loaded with imagery and metaphor to feed the soul. If the style is a struggle for you to read, I'd recommend listening to an audio version, it's very beautiful when read aloud.

Revelations from the Christian Bible. Yes, I'm serious. If you, as a Satanist, are going to read any part of the Bible, make it Revelations. It's poetic and esoteric and full of references to Satan and the demonic.

Inferno by Dante Alighieri. The one might surprise some people, as Satan absolutely isn't depicted in a flattering light in it. However, Inferno has had a surprising amount of influence on the Christian understanding of Hell and the demonic, which is part of why I feel it is valuable, as Satanism is derived from Christianity. Many stereotypes about what one may expect when one gets to hell comes from this book. Furthermore, it's just a fun read.

Origins of Satan by Elaine Pagels. This one is a historical study of Satan as a religious figure, and I think it ought to be required reading for anyone getting into Satanism. Satan isn't just a vague or meaningless deity, he has been weaponized by Christianity throughout the centuries to target very specific groups of people for specific reasons. If you are to take on the mantle of Satanist, I recommend understanding what sort of legacy you're associating yourself with. You are becoming an adversary to God - but what, to the Christian eye, makes one an enemy?

#saving for future reference #satanism #satanic worship #satanic witch #satanic pagan #satanic paganism #also fuck LaVey #hate that nerd

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how did you become a satanist and/or luciferian? wrong answers only

#the 'tism #that and having to walk from school to church every friday morning in the cold pouring rain as a child does things to a mf #satanism

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After that post that was going around yesterday about how to ‘banish a narcissist,’ I think this needs to be said

If you think narcissist is just another term you can use for self-centered abuser, or stars forbid use the term narc abuse, then get away from me. Unfollow me. Block me.

Narcissism is a personality disorder. A real actual medical issue.

The amount of stigma people with npd face is killing these people. Stigma that use of the word narcissistic in place of abusive or self centered is actively contributing to.

Anyone with any disorder or disability or illness can be an abuser, but you don’t see people going around saying terms like ‘anxious abuse’ or ‘adhd abuse’ even when anxiety can cause someone to lash out and hurt others and adhd can cause inattentive neglect

You can just say abuse. You can say self centered.

Do not throw people with npd under the bus. Do not use your trauma to justify ableism and sanism.

#im new to witchblr so ill just say now #the demonization of npd. or any other cluster b disorders for that matter. will NOT be tolerated here #anyone i see throwing around terms such as “”narcissistic abuse“” will be blocked on site #its ableism. pure and simple