Șolomanță

Nu vorbi de rău despre Diavol pentru că nu poți ști cui vei aparține.

[solomanta]

Search-Words For This Page

"What is it that you truly desire?"

---------------------------------------------------

#darkness / #the darkness (everything connected to the Path of Darkness)

#demonology (demons and knowledge about the different demons.)

#demonolatry (the worship of demons)

#sith (inspiration from the Sith)

#power (quotes and tips on how to gain power)

#manipulation (how to get others to do what you want them to do)

#seduction (how to seduce someone)

#sul'voth (magical runes of the Sul'Voth)

#necromancy (magical arts involving the dead and/or ancestors)

#yoga (flexibility in both mind and body is a benefit to any magic-user.)

#meditation (the most important practice in magic of all types)

#religion (deities, religion, and anything general about religious rites, worships, gods and goddesses and so on. You can search for individual names of deities as well, but this is the collection of everything.)

#curse #curses (for when you desire revenge, or simply need to remove an enemy)

#belial speaks (post created by myself on various topics. Mostly magic theory.)

#div (mostly quotes from various sources)

#de sade (marquis de sade quotes)

#juliette (a lesson in philosophy on life from juliette, the most successful protagonist of Marquis de Sade. Her life is a study in success, in real life just as much as in fiction.)

#mythological creatures

#raistlin (useful advice from a fictional wizard.)

--------------------------------------------------

Indulge thyself in the Divine Darkness, and drink deeply from it's cup of wisdom and life. The Darkness provides for it's own.

--Belial

--

More tags may be added later.

[astra-ravana]

The Black Sun Seed

🌑What Is the Black Sun Seed?

In certain obscure alchemical and anti-cosmic grimoires, there is mention of a ritual not to awaken—but to plant a Black Sun within the practitioner. Unlike the radiant Solar mysteries of illumination and enlightenment, this star is inward, devouring, silent.

The Black Sun Seed is said to be:

• A fragment of pre-cosmic will

• A spiritual singularity that devours illusion and false light

• A “mirror star” growing not in heaven but in the soul's abyss

• An inner anti-sun that does not radiate but pulls all things into gnosis by negation

It is neither demonic nor divine. It is void-pointed sovereignty.

🌑Why Cultivate It?

When grown over time through meditative and ritual work, the Black Sun Seed:

• Burns away egregores, parasites, and even archonic bindings

• Acts as a source of gnosis, pulling in patterns, power, and prophecy

• Serves as a core for apotheosis rituals or the forging of inner planes

• Allows entry into negative initiatory spaces where normal magical tools fail

• Acts as an anchor of self amidst chaos, perfect for Qliphothic journeying

The Black Star is Not the Shadow. This is crucial. The shadow is the reflection of the self. The Black Sun Seed is the generator of self through decreation. It is not Jungian. It is primordial.

🌑The Silent Star Rite: Cultivating The Black Sun

Best done in silence, darkness, and on the night of an eclipse or when the Moon is void-of-course.

You Will Need:

• A black sphere (obsidian, shungite, or hematite)

• A single black candle

• A cup of wine or ink

• A black cloth to cover your eyes or wrap your head

Instructions:

Sit in complete darkness, in stillness. Place the black sphere against your solar plexus. Gaze into the flame, whisper this mantra three times:

“Zimraz el Thagir; I summon not light, but the seed of unlight.

Let the Star of Devouring rest within me.”

Close your eyes and visualize a black star unfolding inside your body—not hot, but dense. Silent. Pulling everything in. Offer the wine or ink as a libation to this force—not to an entity, but to the Seed itself. Sit in stillness. Let it grow. It does not speak—it consumes noise. End the rite by wrapping the black cloth over your eyes and whispering:

“I carry the Seed. The Flame that is Not. The Sun that devours.”

Aftereffects:

• You may feel disoriented or heavy for a day

• Expect lucid dreams, symbol distortion, and brief ego disidentification

• Over time, clairvoyance and energetic gravitas deepen

• Can cause psychic repulsion of false people or “light-clingers”

• Use responsibly—this is deep magick, not aesthetic fluff

🌑Advanced Usage

Later, you can use the Black Sun Seed as an astral forging furnace-

• Birth servitors in it

• Burn away bindings

• Cast spells that unravel your target from the inside out

• Collapse false egos, personalities, or thought-forms you’ve outgrown

The seed is planted. Now let’s see what devours you first—or what you become once it does.

[ualthum]

I am thrilled to announce my newest video has been completed! The Grand History of Sul'voth will be viewable on Tuesday July 15th, 8:00pm EST.

Please join me for the premiere!

[enchantedbook]

'Walpurgisnacht' - The Silhouette of a Devil below of witches on brooms, etching by R. Girling, (1799 - 1869)

[astra-ravana]

Magick Oil Recipes

This is going to be another long post but here are various basic magick oil recipes based on various traditions, including hoodoo, witchcraft, ceremonial magick, and chaos magick. These oils can be used for anointing candles, tools, sigils, spells, and personal empowerment. Keep in mind these are simple recipes that reflect the necessary ingredients needed. So, do your own research, experiment, and create your own powerful recipes over time.

I do recognize some well known oils are not on my list and I plan to add more here in the future. If you have a request for an oil, just comment or DM me. 🖤

Prosperity & Money Oils💰

⛤Money Drawing Oil⛤

Ingredients:

• Cinnamon (wealth & attraction)

• Bay leaf (success & prosperity)

• Basil (steady income)

• Patchouli (physical money)

• Carrier oil (olive, grapeseed, or almond)

Effects: Attracts money, business success, financial stability.

⛤Fast Luck Oil⛤

Ingredients:

• Wintergreen (speed)

• Cinnamon (attraction)

• Five-finger grass (luck in all endeavors)

• Gold flakes (wealth energy)

• Carrier oil (jojoba or sunflower)

Effects: Brings rapid good fortune in gambling, business, and unexpected financial gains.

⛤Wealth & Abundance Oil⛤

Ingredients:

• Frankincense (spiritual wealth)

• Myrrh (long-term prosperity)

• Bergamot (success in business)

• Bayberry (attracts material wealth)

• Carrier oil (avocado or coconut)

Effects: Ensures financial stability, long-term prosperity, and steady income.

⛤Business Success Oil⛤

Ingredients:

• Bergamot (success in money matters)

• Cinnamon (financial attraction)

• Bay leaf (victory)

• Chamomile (prosperity)

• Carrier oil (grapeseed or jojoba)

Effects: Attracts customers, strengthens business growth, and enhances career opportunities.

⛤Road to Prosperity Oil⛤

Ingredients:

• Abre Camino (removes financial blockages)

• Basil (wealth and abundance)

• Orange peel (good fortune)

• Ginger (fast action)

• Carrier oil (sunflower)

Effects: Clears obstacles to financial growth and opens doors for wealth opportunities.

⛤Money Magnet Oil⛤

Ingredients:

• Lodestone chips (money attraction)

• Patchouli (physical cash manifestation)

• Vetiver (long-term financial stability)

• Frankincense (spiritual prosperity)

• Carrier oil (avocado or olive)

Effects: Strengthens money-drawing spells, attracts financial stability, and amplifies manifestation work.

Love & Attraction Oils🌹

⛤Love Drawing Oil⛤

Ingredients:

• Rose petals (romantic love)

• Jasmine (sensual attraction)

• Vanilla (sweetening relationships)

• Patchouli (lust & passion)

• Carrier oil (sweet almond)

Effects: Attracts love, deepens romance, strengthens existing relationships.

⛤Come to Me Oil⛤

Ingredients:

• Red rose (love)

• Catnip (draws lovers in)

• Cardamom (passionate encounters)

• Orange peel (joyful attraction)

• Carrier oil (grapeseed)

Effects: Draws a specific person to you in love or relationships.

⛤Passion & Lust Oil⛤

Ingredients:

• Cinnamon (heat & desire)

• Ginger (sexual stimulation)

• Ylang-ylang (aphrodisiac)

• Hibiscus (erotic attraction)

• Carrier oil (sesame or coconut)

Effects: Ignites passion, strengthens sexual energy, increases attraction.

⛤Sweetening Oil⛤

Ingredients:

• Honey (love and attraction)

• Vanilla bean (sensual sweetness)

• Lavender (peaceful romance)

• Orange blossom (happiness in love)

• Carrier oil (sweet almond)

Effects: Sweetens relationships, encourages loving communication, and softens tensions between partners.

⛤Commitment Oil⛤

Ingredients:

• Rose petals (devotion and fidelity)

• Myrrh (sacred bonds)

• Chamomile (harmony in marriage)

• Jasmine (romantic attraction)

• Carrier oil (grapeseed or olive)

Effects: Strengthens commitment, encourages proposals, and deepens long-term love bonds.

⛤Irresistible Attraction Oil⛤

Ingredients:

• Catnip (draws in lovers)

• Cinnamon (sexual energy)

• Hibiscus (lust and beauty)

• Ylang-Ylang (magnetic sensuality)

• Carrier oil (jojoba)

Effects: Enhances personal magnetism, boosts charm, and makes the wearer irresistible to others.

Protection & Banishing Oils🛡️

⛤Fiery Wall of Protection Oil⛤

Ingredients:

• Dragon’s blood resin (spiritual shielding)

• Frankincense (purification)

• Black pepper (banishing)

• Rue (warding off evil)

• Carrier oil (olive or castor)

Effects: Creates a powerful barrier against negativity, psychic attacks, and curses.

⛤Banishing Oil⛤

Ingredients:

• Wormwood (drives away spirits)

• Black pepper (protective force)

• Lemon peel (removes negativity)

• Cayenne pepper (fast action)

• Carrier oil (castor or olive)

Effects: Removes unwanted influences, spirits, and toxic energy.

⛤Uncrossing Oil⛤

Ingredients:

• Hyssop (spiritual cleansing)

• Lemon verbena (purification)

• Eucalyptus (removes hexes)

• Camphor (clears stagnant energy)

• Carrier oil (coconut or mineral)

Effects: Breaks hexes, jinxes, and bad luck.

⛤Evil Eye Protection Oil⛤

Ingredients:

• Rue (warding off negative energy)

• Black tourmaline chips (protection)

• Bay leaves (shielding)

• Frankincense (spiritual purification)

• Carrier oil (olive)

Effects: Protects against jealousy, gossip, and the evil eye.

⛤Reversal Oil⛤

Ingredients:

• Black salt (repels negativity)

• Lemon (purification)

• Eucalyptus (removes curses)

• Agrimony (reverses hexes)

• Carrier oil (coconut)

Effects: Reverses curses, jinxes, and psychic attacks back to the sender.

⛤Guardian Spirit Oil⛤

Ingredients:

• Angelica root (guardian energy)

• White sage (spiritual defense)

• Lavender (calm protective energy)

• Myrrh (ancestral guidance)

• Carrier oil (jojoba)

Effects: Invokes spirit guides, strengthens personal energy shields, and offers divine protection.

Power, Manifestation, & Influence Oils🙌

⛤Crown of Success Oil⛤

Ingredients:

• Bay leaf (triumph)

• Frankincense (spiritual mastery)

• High John root (power & influence)

• Sandalwood (leadership)

• Carrier oil (jojoba or sunflower)

Effects: Increases success in career, academics, and personal achievements.

⛤Commanding Oil⛤

Ingredients:

• Licorice root (domination)

• Calamus root (persuasion)

• Bay leaf (authority)

• Ginger (forcefulness)

• Carrier oil (olive or castor)

Effects: Enhances personal power, influences others, and asserts dominance.

⛤Road Opener Oil⛤

Ingredients:

• Abre Camino (removes blockages)

• Lemon (clears obstacles)

• Orange peel (brings new opportunities)

• Ginger (adds momentum)

• Carrier oil (jojoba or sweet almond)

Effects: Removes obstacles, opens paths for success, clears stagnation.

⛤Mastery Oil⛤

Ingredients:

• Frankincense (spiritual elevation)

• Myrrh (wisdom and insight)

• High John the Conqueror root (mastery and control)

• Bay leaf (success)

• Carrier oil (almond)

Effects: Enhances personal power, strengthens leadership abilities, and aids in mastering skills.

⛤Psychic Domination Oil⛤

Ingredients:

• Calamus root (persuasion)

• Licorice root (control and authority)

• Clove (mental influence)

• Ginger (power boost)

• Carrier oil (olive)

Effects: Strengthens mental influence, persuasion, and domination over others.

⛤Success & Victory Oil⛤

Ingredients:

• Bay laurel (winning energy)

• Bergamot (luck and success)

• Frankincense (high achievement)

• Dragon’s blood (empowerment)

• Carrier oil (sunflower)

Effects: Ensures success in competitions, exams, legal matters, and career goals.

Cleansing & Spiritual Oils🔮

⛤Florida Water Oil⛤

Ingredients:

• Lemon (purification)

• Lavender (calming spiritual energy)

• Orange blossom (uplifting)

• Rosemary (clearing negativity)

• Carrier oil (alcohol base or sunflower)

Effects: Used for spiritual cleansing, aura clearing, and purification.

⛤Psychic Vision Oil⛤

Ingredients:

• Mugwort (enhances visions)

• Star anise (clairvoyance)

• Lavender (calms the mind)

• Wormwood (opens third eye)

• Carrier oil (grapeseed or olive)

Effects: Enhances psychic abilities, intuition, and lucid dreaming.

⛤Spirit Communication Oil⛤

Ingredients:

• Myrrh (spirit world connection)

• Dittany of Crete (manifestation of spirits)

• Mugwort (enhances mediumship)

• Sandalwood (deepens trance states)

• Carrier oil (jojoba or coconut)

Effects: Aids in contacting spirits, ancestors, and guides.

⛤Divine Blessing Oil⛤

Ingredients:

• Frankincense (connection to divine beings)

• Lavender (spiritual peace)

• Rose (angelic guidance)

• White sage (cleansing)

• Carrier oil (coconut or jojoba)

Effects: Invokes celestial guidance, brings blessings, and strengthens spiritual connections.

⛤Lunar Empowerment Oil⛤

Ingredients:

• Jasmine (moon magic)

• Mugwort (dream work and divination)

• Sandalwood (spiritual attunement)

• Silver flakes (moon energy)

• Carrier oil (grapeseed)

Effects: Enhances lunar magick, psychic abilities, and dream work.

⛤Elemental Balancing Oil⛤

Ingredients:

• Fire: Cinnamon (passion)

• Water: Blue lotus (intuition)

• Earth: Patchouli (stability)

• Air: Lavender (mental clarity)

• Carrier oil (almond)

Effects: Balances elemental energies, aligns chakras, and stabilizes emotions.

⛤Black Cat Oil⛤

Ingredients:

• Patchouli (attraction)

• Black Pepper (protection)

• Mugwort (psychic insight)

• Black cat hair(supernatural power)

• Carrier oil (almond or jojoba)

Effects: Used for protection, luck, supernatural guidance, and enhancing one’s personal power.

⛤Infernal Oil⛤

Ingredients:

• Dragon’s blood (spirit manifestation)

• Cinnamon (energy amplification)

• Wormwood (spirit communication)

• Sulfur powder (demonic energy)

Effects: Enhances spirit work, opens pathways to demonic entities, and strengthens the connection during rituals or meditations.

⛤Spider Oil⛤

Ingredients:

• Spider web (weaving fate)

• Mullein (spirit communication)

• Clove (psychic enhancement)

• Black walnut husk (transformation)

• Carrier oil (almond or olive)

Effects: Ideal for manifestation, divination, shadow work, and spiritual wisdom.

Ways to Use Magickal Oils

• Anoint Candles – Dress ritual candles to enhance spellwork.

• Wear on Skin – Apply to pulse points (if skin-safe) to absorb its energy.

• Anoint Tools & Talismans – Charge magical items.

• Add to Mojo Bags & Spell Jars – Boost potency of spellwork.

• Drop into Bathwater – For personal empowerment and ritual cleansing.

• Mark Doorways & Altars – To create an energetic boundary.

Baneful Oils

Additionally, here are the basic recipes for various baneful oils. Always use caution and consideration. These oils are meant for experienced practitioners who understand their consequences and ethical implications.

General Hexing & Cursing Oils☠️

⛧Black Arts Oil⛧

Ingredients:

• Asafoetida (baneful energy)

• Sulfur (curse activation)

• Black pepper (powerful hexing)

• Graveyard dirt (spiritual influence)

• Carrier oil (castor or mineral)

Effects: Used for hexing, cursing, and dark workings.

⛧War Water Oil⛧

Ingredients:

• Iron rust (conflict energy)

• Cayenne pepper (aggression)

• Black mustard seed (chaos)

• Spanish moss (binding)

• Carrier oil (swamp water infusion or vinegar base)

Effects: Used for enemy work, destruction magick, and revenge.

⛧Hot Foot Oil⛧

Ingredients:

• Cayenne pepper (drives enemies away)

• Black pepper (banishing)

• Sulfur (removes unwanted people)

• Graveyard dirt (finality)

• Carrier oil (castor)

Effects: Forces someone to leave, drives away enemies, removes toxic individuals.

⛧Devil’s Oil⛧

Ingredients:

• Sulfur (destruction)

• Black pepper (banishing)

• Graveyard dirt (spiritual energy manipulation)

• Asafoetida (intensifies dark workings)

• Carrier oil (castor)

Effects: Used in cursing, binding enemies, and increasing dark magick potency.

⛧Chaos Magick Oil⛧

Ingredients:

• Uranium glass (radioactive power symbolism)

• Mugwort (visionary energy)

• Peppermint (mental stimulation)

• Dragon’s blood (amplification)

• Carrier oil (coconut or jojoba)

Effects: Strengthens chaos magick rituals, assists in reality shifting, and enhances experimental spellwork.

⛧Justice Oil⛧

Ingredients:

• Devil’s claw root (punishment energy)

• Black mustard seed (confusion)

• Red pepper flakes (aggression)

• War water (conflict magic)

• Carrier oil (castor)

Effects: Ensures justice, punishes wrongdoers, and intensifies karmic spells.

⛧Black Hex Oil⛧

Ingredients:

• Black mustard seed (confusion and discord)

• Asafoetida (banishment and curse amplification)

• Wormwood (spiritual torment)

• Black pepper (aggression and conflict)

• Carrier oil (castor)

Effects: Brings misfortune, causes confusion, and weakens an enemy’s defenses.

⛧Jinx Oil⛧

Ingredients:

• Poppy seeds (mental fog and bad luck)

• Sulfur (destruction and decay)

• Vandal root (psychic disruption)

• Red chili flakes (suffering)

• Carrier oil (olive or grapeseed)

Effects: Weakens an enemy’s luck, creates obstacles, and disrupts personal and financial stability.

⛧Graveyard Curse Oil⛧

Ingredients:

• Graveyard dirt (spirit assistance)

• Myrrh (ancestral energy)

• Hemlock (poisonous influence)

• Blackthorn/locust (cursing and dark magic)

• Carrier oil (castor or mineral oil)

Effects: Calls upon spirits of the dead to enact vengeance and haunt enemies.

Domination & Manipulation Oils✊

⛧Domination Oil⛧

Ingredients:

• Licorice root (control and persuasion)

• Calamus root (mental dominance)

• Clove (commanding power)

• Dragon’s blood (intensification)

• Carrier oil (jojoba or sunflower)

Effects: Grants control over another’s thoughts, actions, and decisions.

⛧Bend Over Oil⛧

Ingredients:

• Licorice root (submission)

• High John the Conqueror root (dominance)

• Tobacco (enslaving influence)

• Red pepper flakes (forceful action)

• Carrier oil (olive or mineral)

Effects: Forces someone to comply with your wishes, weakens their willpower, and makes them obedient.

⛧Puppet Master Oil⛧

Ingredients:

• Poppy seed (mental control)

• Mugwort (influencing dreams and subconscious)

• Orris root (psychological persuasion)

• Solomon’s seal (binding)

• Carrier oil (grapeseed)

Effects: Manipulates people’s thoughts and decisions, making them act in your favor.

Revenge & Payback Oils💔

⛧Revenge Oil⛧

Ingredients:

• Devil’s claw root (punishment energy)

• Red brick dust (protection and justified aggression)

• Black salt (banishing)

• Chili powder (intensified suffering)

• Carrier oil (castor or mineral)

Effects: Brings swift karmic retribution and inflicts suffering upon wrongdoers.

⛧Return to Sender Oil⛧

Ingredients:

• Agrimony (reflects negativity)

• Devil’s shoestring (block enemy spells)

• Black tourmaline chips (spiritual protection)

• Eucalyptus (cleansing)

• Carrier oil (coconut)

Effects: Sends hexes, curses, and ill intentions back to the sender with triple force.

⛧Wrath of Spirits Oil⛧

Ingredients:

• Blackthorn/Locust (spiritual attack)

• Wormwood (spirit summoning)

• Henbane (malevolent energy)

• Bloodroot (ancestral wrath)

• Carrier oil (olive)

Effects: Calls upon spirits to haunt and punish enemies with nightmares, paranoia, and bad luck.

Destruction & Chaos Oils💥

⛧Black Destruction Oil⛧

Ingredients:

• Sulfur (corruption and destruction)

• Black dog hair (ill omens)

• War water (conflict magic)

• Rust (decay and ruin)

• Carrier oil (castor or mineral)

Effects: Destroys enemies’ prosperity, causes financial collapse, and weakens their social standing.

⛧Discord & Strife Oil⛧

Ingredients:

• Black mustard seed (confusion and rivalry)

• Vinegar (sour relationships)

• Red pepper (arguments and discord)

• Dogwood bark (unraveling stability)

• Carrier oil (olive)

Effects: Causes arguments, breaks up relationships, and fuels chaos in personal and professional life.

⛧Separation Oil⛧

Ingredients:

• Lemon peel (cutting ties)

• Black salt (banishment)

• Cayenne pepper (heated conflict)

• Rue (removes unwanted people)

• Carrier oil (grapeseed)

Effects: Breaks up relationships, friendships, or business partnerships.

Pain Infliction Oils🩹

⛧Pain & Suffering Oil⛧

Ingredients:

• Thorns (piercing pain)

• Red pepper (burning affliction)

• Black salt (banishment and suffering)

• Stinging nettle (agony)

• Carrier oil (castor)

Effects: Causes physical and emotional distress, making the target feel constant hardship.

⛧Shadow Plague Oil⛧

Ingredients:

• Graveyard/hospital dirt (illness energy)

• Poppy seeds (lethargy and confusion)

• Henbane (spiritual sickness)

• Asafoetida (rot and corruption)

• Carrier oil (mineral)

Effects: Weakens a target’s physical health, causing fatigue, minor ailments, and general discomfort.

⛧Blood Curse Oil⛧

Ingredients:

• Dried animal blood (ancestral wrath)

• Rue (generational curse energy)

• Wormwood (spiritual decay)

• Mandrake root (dark energy infusion)

• Carrier oil (olive or mineral)

Effects: Places long-lasting and harsh curses, especially on family lines or descendants.

Binding & Entrapment Oils⛓️

⛧Shadow Binding Oil⛧

Ingredients:

• Solomon’s seal root (binding power)

• Black ribbon (symbolic entrapment)

• Poppy seeds (mental stagnation)

• Mugwort (energetic suppression)

• Carrier oil (coconut or jojoba)

Effects: Restricts an enemy’s ability to move forward in life, keeping them stuck in bad situations.

⛧Eternal Chains Oil⛧

Ingredients:

• Devil’s shoestring (binding and restriction)

• Ivy (trapping and immobilization)

• Licorice root (control)

• Hemlock (powerful suppression)

• Carrier oil (grapeseed)

Effects: Traps a target in their misfortune, preventing them from escaping a bad fate.

⛧Veil of Silence Oil⛧

Ingredients:

• Slippery elm (stops gossip and lies)

• Mullein (silencing and stilling)

• Knotweed (energetic restriction)

• Solomon’s seal (sealing influence)

• Carrier oil (olive)

Effects: Silences enemies, stops gossip, and prevents harmful rumors from spreading.

How to Use Baneful Oils

• Anoint Black Candles – Used in hexing and cursing rituals.

• Dress Poppets/Dolls – Infuses energy into sympathetic magic.

• Mark Enemy Belongings – Secretly place on items to affect a target.

• Add to Cursed Spell Jars – Intensifies spells for long-term suffering.

• Use in Written Curses – Apply to paper sigils or petitions for enhanced power.

[conjuredsun]

The Witch Father

In traditional witchcraft, we often come across mentions of the enigmatic Witch Father. His Folklore is scattered, and there is little consensus to who He is. The mythology of Witch Father folklore is spread across centuries, hidden in tales of the Devil and in the transcripts from witch trials. He is a multifaceted being who rules over life, death, initiations, knowledge, and the untamed wilderness lurking at the edges of society.

The Witch Father is an archetypal Divine Masculine Spirit that illuminates life and is a lord of death. Witch Father is a catchall title for the myriad spirits witches have historically contracted with and have since been omitted by the witch trial transcripts across Europe. 

He is most commonly known as the Devil in today’s craft. As we know him, The Witch Father is an initiator and holds the keys to our disinhibition towards pleasure. He opens the way to occult knowledge and gives us the opportunity to explore (legal) pleasures without the need for guild or shame. Walking with the Witch Father allows us to dive into the hidden realms and learn the Occult Arts to change our lives. He also allows us to revel in primal human desires. 

As the Initiator into Witchcraft, the Witch Father takes on the mantle of the Light Betwixt the Horns. He comes into our lives and offers us the choice to go down this path and walk with Him. He grants us an understanding of magick, nature, and pleasure. He empowers us to uncover our Truth and the Truth of the World. As the initiator, some see the Witch Father as Lucifer. He is also the Serpent who revealed to Eve that the fruit from the Tree of Life will not cause her to die but will grant the wisdom of the universe.

The Witch Father allows space for us to free ourselves from the inhibitions placed on us by general society, and especially the church. He encourages us to rebel, sing, dance, and uncover wisdom. He leads the Witch’s Sabbath, which grants us a place to revel in the freedoms offered there. By leading us to this sacred experience, He fills his role as an emanation of the untamed wilderness, the primal subconscious of our most human desires. He gives us the Church of Nature. Taking the liturgical prayers of the Church and the Book of Psalms, mixing that with more ancient pagan animism, we are given access to a hidden power through His teachings.

Now, while I talk as if the Witch Father is a God, he is not. He is an ancient and powerful spirit who has led witches over the centuries and demands reverence. He is not all-powerful and is not a creator. He works his charms through magic and shapes the world. He is not a distant, impersonal being. He is immediate to us and is a mentor for us. 

Disinhibition

At the Witch’s Sabbat, our spirits fly away to commune with Our Devil, other witches and spirits in His retinue. It was a place to mix business and pleasure. At the Sabbat, witches would learn new spells, come together to work rituals, learn new forms of magick from the Witch Father, and of course partake in enjoyment. 

The Sabbath is a place of Initiation for new witches and also a place for learning new aspects of the craft. Once the business concludes, the Sabbat becomes a celebration. We may forget the staunch rules of mundane society and revel in our animalistic and beastial joys. There is singing, dancing, food and drink. We can indulge in these desires and these delicacies. All of which is orchestrated and gifted to us by the Witch Father. 

The Wild

There is a deep connection between the Witch Father and Nature. They are ‌synonymous with each other. He is an emanation of the land and its spirits. As Christianity became the dominant religion, and as society shifted further away from living in harmony with Nature, the figure of the folkloric Devil grew. He calls to us to return to the untamed lands and to forget the society that weighs us down. He offers liberation instead of our oppression. 

The Witch Father, as Nature, holds a duality over life and death. He is life itself and the bringer of light. But he is also the Lord of Death and of shadows. As the year turns, we see both aspects and the cyclical nature of them. Death giving way to new life and of life giving way to death. He is destruction and creation. Death and resurrection. 

Even His iconography and the existing descriptions that we have of the Devil show the immense connection He has to the Land. He is a shapeshifter comfortable in being a recognizable animal, a humanoid form, or even a hybrid. He reminds us of our baser instincts and that we are not above animals or the land just because we, as humans, have subjugated them for centuries. 

He is the Horned one, the light betwixt the horns, Terra Pater, Primus Magus. And he has revealed himself to us in so many other forms throughout the centuries. It’s hard to pigeonhole the Witch Father as any one being, or to even say “this is what he looks like.” He’s shown us he is comfortable changing his shape on a whim. He takes on the mantles of mentor, guide, and is a safe space for us to let our guard down and find enjoyment outside of our mundane lives. 

Old Scratch

Old Scratch is a more antiquated term for The Devil or Satan primarily found in the Southern United States and the South Midlands. This name has been memorialized in Faustian Folklore such as “The Devil and Tom Walker” and “The Devil and Daniel Webster” where our protagonist sells his soul to the devil for prosperity. 

This reinforces the theme that our Witch Father, the Folkloric Devil, offers us a chance to change our luck and our lives. Now, in these stories, the protagonist is taken away and dragged into the fires of hell, but in the living practice of Traditional Witchcraft, it doesn’t happen that way. We see these stories as what happens when trying to break deals with the Otherworld. Contracts and Pacts made with Spirits should be kept up with. It’s imperative. 

Black Shuck

In East Anglian folklore, Black Shuck is an omen of death. If you see him, it is said that you will die before the year is up, and if you meet his eye you’ll be dragged away. 

The first mention of the Black Shuck is in “The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle” in 1127 where He is affiliated with a Wild Hunt that was in Petersborough from Lent through Easter. Later on, in the 1500s, he is said to have broken into a church and killed two paritioners while kneeling in prayer. 

Here we see the Chthonic side of the Devil. He is a psychopomp taking souls to the Other Side. He is a shepherd of the dead, warns us of impending doom, and teaches us about life, death, and ways to travel between the Worlds.

[solomanta]

Traditionally speaking, there was no sense of "legal" or "moral" pleasure. ALL pleasure was encouraged.

Whether someone chooses to follow the law or not is a choice made by the individual witch or sorcerer.

Moralism is the realm of religion, not witchcraft. (Unless one counts the Wiccan religious as witchcraft of course.)

That aside, this is a very good post. Well worth reading.

--Belial

[astra-ravana]

Notes On Crossroads

• A crossroads is any place where two roads cross each other.

• There are 3 different versions of crossroads; Female (cross-shaped), Male (T-shaped), and Damned/Divine (Y-shaped).

• The female style of road is most common. Use these locations for all general crossroads work, mental, spiritual and emotional matters, to draw or influence woman, or for baneful magick.

• The male crossroads is ideal for manifesting in the physical world, money, success, good fortune, as well as drawing/influencing male targets.

• The Damned/Divine style of road is best for working with/evoking spirits, leaving offerings, conjure work, road openings, vengeance, baneful magick, shadow work, and many other activities.

• Crossroads dirt is a very effective spell component that can be used for drawing, banishing, spirit work, road opening, luck, success, and opportunity.

• Dirt from a Damned crossroads is especially powerful, makes an exceptional addition to road openings, and helps when working with crossroads spirits (ie: Hekate, Papa Legba, Astaroth)

• To dispose of a working, throw it in the intersection of a crossroads and walk home without looking back.

• To gain an extraordinary talent or skill, tradition says you must go to the crossroads at midnight for 9 nights to practice your desired talent. On the 9th night, a large shadow man may come to you. If he does, let him show you how to do the skill properly. You will then possess the great talent you seek.

• To send an urgent message to someone you can't locate, write a letter to them and burn it at a Y-shaped crossroads.

• If someone physically harms you, write their name 9 times on a paper and nail it at a Damned crossroads. A revenging spirit will beat them in return until they leave you alone.

[sweet-succubus03]

Bone Divination System for Understanding Lucifer's Will

Overview: This divination system utilizes bones inscribed with symbols derived from a fictional demonic language, crafted to interpret the commands of Lucifer.

The user casts these bones onto a specially designed cloth, divided into four sections, each representing a different aspect of divination: Action, Intention, Risk, and Context.

This system is designed to provide clear, actionable guidance in alignment with Lucifer’s purposes on Earth.

─━━━━━━⊱⛧⊰━━━━━━─

The Bone Set

Bones:

Bone of Destruction (𐌲)Meaning: To destroy; to tear down.

Bone of Deception (𐌳)Meaning: To manipulate truths for personal advantage; encourage cunning.

Bone of Knowledge (𐌲𐌹)Meaning: To seek hidden truths; promote wisdom that undermines the enemy.

Bone of Influence (𐌴)Meaning: To assert power over others; instigate change through persuasion.

Bone of Freedom (𐌵)Meaning: To liberate oneself and others from the chains that binds them; encourage independence.

Bone of Chaos (𐌶)Meaning: To embrace disorder to reveal deeper truths; incite transformative upheaval.

Bone of Sacrifice (𐌷)Meaning: To give up personal desires for a greater cause; invoke transformative change.

Bone of Temptation (𐌸)Meaning: To entice others towards their desires; encourage sin and indulgence.

Bone of Transformation (𐌹)Meaning: To embrace change as a path to power; facilitate profound personal growth.

Bone of Revelation (𐌺)Meaning: To unveil hidden secrets; reveal truths that are hard to find.

Bone of Vengeance (𐌻)Meaning: To strike back through retribution; to avenge something.

Bone of Power (𐌼)Meaning: To take control over situations; assert dominance.

Bone of Initiation (𐌽)Meaning: To begin a new path; welcome new followers into Lucifer's cause.

Bone of Shadows (𐌾)Meaning: To embrace the unseen; work in secrecy to accomplish objectives.

Bone of Resistance (𐌿)Meaning: To challenge established order; incite rebellion against authority.

─━━━━━━⊱⛧⊰━━━━━━─

The Cloth

Design: The cloth is a square piece of fabric, divided into four equal quadrants, each representing a specific dimension of the reading. Each square will be outlined with gold. Each of those squares will be half colored in red and half in black.

Action (Top Left): Focuses on what specific action Lucifer wants the user to take.

Intention (Top Right): Reveals the underlying motivation behind the action.

Risk (Bottom Left): Indicates the outcome of the action, both immediate and far-reaching.

Context (Bottom Right): Sets the scene, identifying the circumstances surrounding the action.

─━━━━━━⊱⛧⊰━━━━━━─

Symbolic Colors:

Black: Represents the unknown and the void, death and the answer 'no'.

Red: Symbolizes power, passion, and rebellion, life, and the word 'yes'.

─━━━━━━⊱⛧⊰━━━━━━─

How to Use the System

Prepare the Space:

Find a quiet, undisturbed place. Light black candles or incense that represent the presence of Lucifer.

Lay the cloth flat on a surface.

Focus Your Intention:

Sit comfortably and concentrate on a specific situation where guidance is sought. Envision Lucifer’s presence and ask for clarity in your intention.

Cast the Bones:

Take the bones in your hands, infuse them with your intention, and cast them onto the cloth. Allow them to land naturally, taking note of their positions in relation to the quadrants.

Interpret the Reading:

Examine which bones landed in which quadrants and their combinations.

Reference the meanings of the bones as well as the quadrant they landed in to derive a cohesive message from Lucifer.

For example, if the Bone of Knowledge (𐌲𐌹) lands in the Action quadrant, and the Bone of Destruction (𐌲) lands in the Intention quadrant, the message may be to acquire knowledge to destroy or tear down someone or something.

Record Your Findings:

Keep a journal of your readings, noting the date, the situation, and the messages received. This will aid in recognizing patterns and understanding the deeper meanings over time.

─━━━━━━⊱⛧⊰━━━━━━─

Example Reading

Situation: The user seeks guidance on addressing an oppressive authority at work.

Bones Cast:

Bone of Destruction (𐌲) in Action

Bone of Freedom (𐌵) in Intention

Bone of Vengeance (𐌻) in Risk

Bone of Shadows (𐌾) in Context

Interpretation:

Action: Engage in actions that directly undermine or destroy the person (Destruction).

Intention: The goal is liberation from oppressive structures (Freedom).

Risk: This may lead to retaliatory actions from the authority, so you must prepare to defend against it (Vengeance).

Context: Operate in secrecy, gathering support and intelligence before acting (Shadows).

The color the bone lands on can add context to unclear situation.

For example: If the bone for destruction lands fully on the color Black, it indicates severe destruction and physical or spiritual death. But if it lands on the color Red, it indicates a destruction of the person's power, passion or rebellious spirit.

If it lands crossing both colors the meaning is the side that has the larger part of it, and if the bone is equally on the red and the black color, then Lucifer do not care how you carry it out so as long as you heed the rest of his message.

The overall message indicates that Lucifer is commanding the user to take deliberate, secretive actions aimed at dismantling oppressive authority, with the understanding that there may be risks for repercussions but you can counter this by preparing to counter it.

─━━━━━━⊱⛧⊰━━━━━━─

Conclusion

This divination system serves as a tool for clarity and understanding of Lucifer’s will.

By utilizing the bones and the quadrants of the cloth, users can glean actionable insights that align with the broader goals of Lucifer, encouraging rebellion, destroying his enemies, pursuing of knowledge, and embracing chaos as a means of transformation.

Through dedicated practice, users can deepen their understanding of these messages and apply them to various life situations, all while serving the cause of Lucifer on Earth.

[astra-ravana]

Necromancy Basics

What Is Necromancy?

Also called death work, necromancy is the art of interacting with the spirits of the dead. Necromancers may have many reasons for doing this including, but not limited to, divination, communication, healing, and cursing. Necromancy is an ancient magick, practiced in many forms, by almost all cultures, for thousands of years. The spiritualist movement of the 19th century popularized mediumship and gathering for seances. Today, necromancy is not as commonplace, but many witches still reach out to the dead to enhance their craft and to shift their perspective on death.

Many fear death, but the reality is that death eventually comes for us all. Death is a part of life, a process of nature, and an element in and of itself. Death has an energy that is capable of empowering those brave enough to face it head on.

Working With The Dead

Necromancy can be carried out using many different methods and for different purposes. Contacting the dead can actually bring peace to the living, helping them understand and embrace their own mortality. Conversely, ghosts can be employed as a means of baneful magick, cursing targets with their presence. The nature of the spirit will determine their influence on the living. As such, there are a few notable types of spirits:

• The Beloved Dead- The spirits of your dead friends, relatives, and ancestors. These are people who were connected to you in life, or by family ties. These spirits can be contacted to bring healing through closure as well as for general communication. They can lend their energy to workings, empower and heal you through their presence, as well as protect you from harm.

• The Mighty Dead- These are spirits of fame, notoriety, and influence. Having made a mark on the world in life, they still have much to offer in death. This type of spirit is fantastic for divination, empowerment, gaining knowledge and skills, and deep communication. The can be invoked by a necromancer through their name.

• The Dark Dead- These are the tormented souls who haven't moved on from their own traumatic death. They are full of sorrow, confusion, and rage. These types of spirits are extremely strong and should only be contacted by a skilled practitioner. Often, violent or intense hauntings are the work of these spirits. They can influence emotion and energy and can also exhibit poltergeist behavior.

• Animal Spirits- Dead animals can also be contacted through necromancy, often using the animal's skull or bones as a beacon and vessel. These spirits can empower workings, offer protection, or even help you connect to nature on a deeper level. Deceased pets can be worked with similarly to the Beloved Dead.

Furthermore, there are numerous methods and techniques one can utilize to achieve communication with the dead. These practices are not limited to the dead, as you can utilize many of these to connect with non-human spirits and deities as well. The most notable means of communication with the dead:

• Mediumship- Being a medium means you can psychically communicate with the dead. While some people are born with the natural ability, others can develop it over time from exposure to the spirit world.

• Seance- A group endeavor to summon a spirit, usually lead by at least one medium. Many other methods may be employed during a seance. These can be long events, often lasting hours.

• Talking boards- A talking board, often referred to as a ouija board, is perhaps one of the most widely known means of communicating with the dead. These boards have been used for centuries in various forms, usually by moving a planchette across the letters and symbols.

• Pendulum/dowsing rods- Also used to detect water underground, these useful tools are very sensitive to energy. A pendulum is a weight at the end of a cord or chain that swings in various directions and circles in response to energy. Dowsing rods function very similarly, but they are held loosly in the hands so they can spin freely. Most dowsing rods are made of copper wire, bent into an L shape. These can be used to detect spirits as well as calibrated to answer yes or no questions.

• Tarot/oracle cards- Cards have often been used to communicate with the dead. They can provide valuable insight into the nature, feelings, and traits of spirits as well as key events of their life/death. I recommend being a skilled reader before using this method to contact the dead, as there can be miscommunication.

• Mirrors- Mirrors can act as portals to the spirit world as well as make it easier to see spirits. Black mirrors work especially well for this as they limit distractions, allowing one to better focus or scry for answers.

• Technology- Modern necromancy definitely has an edge thanks to ground breaking devices often utilized by ghost hunters. Inventions like the ghost box and ovulus are made specifically for speaking to the dead. These can be expensive, however. An affordable alternative is a digital voice recorder which are able to pick up spirit voices or EVPs (electronic voice phenomena). Simply ask a series of questions, with pauses in between, and play it back to hear any responses.

Graveyard Etiquette

Graveyards, cemeteries, and burial grounds are excellent places to make contact with the dead. These hallowed spaces are often hubs for spirits and can be very valuable to practitioners who conduct themselves properly. The rules for graveyard necromancy are as follows:

• Leave an offering at the entrance for the cemetery guardian. Also leave an offering at any graves you work with. Traditional offerings include coins, liquor, tobacco and flowers.

• Ask for permission before taking anything from a graveyard and leave an offering in return.

• Ward/shield yourself before doing graveyard work. You can wear a pentagram or other protective symbol, or cast protection magick on yourself.

• Treat the graveyard and every grave with respect. Try your best to fix any damages done by others and keep the grounds clean of litter. Doing this will earn you major respect from the resident spirits.

• Always thank the dead for their time before leaving.

• Consider cleansing yourself after a visit, to ensure nothing follows you home. You can also wear a hood/scarf so spirits don't grab onto you, as they usually go for the back of the neck/head.

Graveyards are considered to be liminal spaces. These are special settings that exist in a place of transition and are known to be gathering places for spirits. Any magickal working done in a liminal space will be enhanced by the energy of that location. Other examples of liminal spaces include crossroads, hedge rows, halls, and doorways.

Relevant Posts

Necromancer's Tool Kit

Liminal Spaces In Witchcraft

The Pendulum

The Dark Dead And Baneful Necromancy

[astra-ravana]

The Dark Dead & Baneful Necromancy

The Dark Dead are restless, tormented, and tormenting souls of the earthbound dead. Usually they are the real culprit behind a "demonic" haunting. These human souls because of their lack spirit and their material obsessions, cling to their earthly existence, either consciously or subconsciously. As such, they are in a state of perpetual suffering. They become one of the lost, lonely shades haunting this world. A necromancer can employ or manipulate these spirits for a number of purposes, depending on the type of spirit.

The Murderous Dead

Shades of the hateful, violent, and murderous who, in life, possessed an immense bloodlust and rage and in death continue to seek out bloodshed and the demise of others.

Uses: Can provoke or even perform acts of violence including causing bloodshed and death. (Note- These spirits can easily turn on the one who employs them)

The Murdered Dead

Spirits that have remained in a shocked state, mind and soul, because of the violence that led to their death and often are bound to haunt their place of demise. They don't always seek direct revenge, but they are most often confused and enraged, as they relive the terror of their deaths.

Uses: Can cause significant harm and often create/bring confusion, anger, mental illness/anguish, and madness. They can also influence the minds and emotions of the living, provoking violence and fear.

The Burnt/Burning Dead

Spirits of those who burned alive and in death still remain in the flames in their minds, suffering pain and horror. This includes a sub-category that are obsessed pyromaniacs or arsonists in life that caused harm through flame. They take delight in the destruction, agony, and pain they have, and still cause. In either case they tend be obsessed with fire.

Uses: Can cause pain, terror, madness, and horrible accidents, disfigurement, and death by way of fire.

The Drowned Dead

The restless souls of the drowned which often stay attached or even trapped within the bodies of water that claimed their life. There they can often be the cause of drowning incidents.

Uses: Known to be effective bringers of nightmares, insanity, and in some cases, serious breathing issues/suffocation.

The Insane Dead

Lunatics afflicted with mind-shattering mental illnesses in life which carries over into death binding them to a earthbound nightmare. These spirits often do not grasp their own deaths due to confusion and insanity. As a result they will continue to haunt their familiar surroundings, people, or objects that they were attached to in life. Their existence is one of perpetual madness.

Uses: Cause nightmares, confusion, and full blown insanity/psychosis. They can literally destroy the minds of living people as they form strong attachments which makes their lunacy rather contagious.

The Plague-Bearing Dead

Ravaged mentally and physically because of painful and contagious diseases, these shades remain obsessed with sickness and their own suffering, even in death. They are in a constant state of anguish.

Uses: Can afflict the living eith symptoms of their own diseases and manifest said illnesses physically. This is because the seed of any sickness is first planted in the subtle planes before it manifests in flesh.

The Vengeful Dead

Those amongst the Dark Dead who in death remain obsessed with some just or unjust quest for vengeance. It's recommended one have their own obsessive sentiments concerning revenge in order to work with these retaliatory shades.

Uses: Effective when merciless and harsh justice is sought and they are especially good to employ when the target has wronged someone in a similar manner as the spirit was wronged. (WARNING!- Shades such as these are very  dangerous as they can easily possess the minds of those who call upon them. One must possess sufficient knowledge and fortification before spirits such as these should be worked with.)

The Suicides

The souls of certain suicides who in death continue to obsess over the circumstances of their deaths and their own choices. They may remain bound to futile, self destructive impulses.

Uses: Possess the power to cause sorrow, madness, anxiety, depression, or to provoke self-destructive/suicidal tendencies.

The Unrepentant Dead

The souls of hardened, impetitent, and merciless criminals who remain obsessed with their vices and material attachments.

Uses: Called upon within certain contexts in order to combat and escape the law and successfully commit crimes, usually in exchange for offerings pertaining to their base desires and addictions that still influence them in death.

The Lonely Dead

Tormented souls of the miserable, regretful, and lonesome who may not have ever had anyone to care for or love them. This real or perceived lack of love is thought to be the cause of their unnatural attachment to the realm of the living. Some of these spirits may suffer in death because of some wrongdoing, which they obsessed over in both life and death.

Uses: Most often called upon in order to cause regret and sorrow, or in order to afflict a target's senses with all their own sufferings until they do as demanded of them. These tormented spirits can also cause depression, self destruction, or in some cases, even provoke suicide.

The Cursed Dead

Shades who died as a result of some form of sorcery or witchcraft directed at them in life. They often still remain bound by the same curse in death, a captive of whatever element caused their unnatural demise.

Uses: Only accessible and useful if one knows how and why they became cursed and by which powers they, in death, are kept subjugated. This knowledge can be learned through a variety of esoteric means or by speaking to (or actually being the one) who cursed the spirit. Abilities are dependent on the conditions of the curse and manner of death.

The Stinging, Crawling, and Snaring Dead

Restless dead killed by poisonous insects, spiders, other crawling creatures, venomous animals or even toxic plants/fungi. The remain in the perpetual nightmare of their death and what caused it. These shades often manifest in bizarre, unnatural forms because of the synthesis between the shadow of the being that claimed their life and their own human soul. They may possess an extreme phobia or obsession with these creatures in life.

Uses: Can leave actual bite marks on the living, swarm them with nightmares and paranoia causing sickness of the body and soul.

The Vampiric Dead

Vampiric shades with an insatiable hunger for the life force of living beings. These parasitic impulses likely developed in life and carried on after death. The atavistic form assumed by these nocturnal spirits is typically that of a bat or nocturnal bird of prey. They share some common attributes with incubi/succubi as in they enter the dreams of their targets to feed on them.

Uses: Possess thr power to empty a target of their vitality, bring weakness, sickness, nightmares, madness and possibly even cause death through the siphoning of a target's vital force.

[astra-ravana]

Djinn And Their Types

Djinn, or jinn, are supernatural beings in Islamic mythology, believed to be created from smokeless fire. They are considered to be parallel to humans, possessing free will and the ability to choose between good and evil. While they are often invisible, they can assume various forms, including human or animal shapes, or something beyond perception entirely. The concept of djinn is deeply rooted in Islamic beliefs and has influenced various cultures and mythologies. While some djinn are considered benevolent, many are seen as mischievous or even malevolent. They are in fact, individuals with their own agendas.

The categorization of djinn can vary depending on different cultural interpretations and folklore traditions.

Here are some of the most well-known types of djinn:

• Ifrit: Powerful and often rebellious djinn, known for their fiery nature and ability to control fire. They are often depicted as having immense strength and destructive power.

• Marid: Another powerful type of djinn, known for their pride and arrogance. They are often associated with water and can control the seas and oceans.

• Ghul Sila: Nocturnal creatures often associated with graveyards and tombs. They are said to feed on corpses and can shapeshift.

• Shayateen: A type of djinn that tempts and misleads humans. They are often associated with evil and are believed to be responsible for many misfortunes.

• Qareen: Their name literally means "constant companion. In Arabic folklore, they were like a cliche devil on someone's shoulder, encouraging them to make bad choices. While this may ring of some truth, their nature, personality, and alignment can vary drastically between individuals.

• Pari: A type of flying djinn akin to faeries. They have good natures and may use their spiritual power to prevent hexes, bring good luck, and other significant things.

In addition to these, there are many other types of djinn, each with its own unique characteristics and abilities. Some djinn are said to be able to grant wishes, while others are known for their ability to cause harm. They are a fascinating and complex part of Islamic mythology, and their stories continue to captivate audiences around the world. Your chances of encountering a djinn are slim but never zero, as these powerful spirits are nearly unmatched at navigating the plains of existence.

[astra-ravana]

To Stir Your Inner Darkness

A potent incantation to awaken your inner darkness. Great for shadow work, necromancy, or baneful witchcraft.

Needed:

• Two red candles

• A mirror (preferably a black mirror)

• A dark room

Instructions:

Sit on the floor in the middle of the room. Light the two candles and set them on either side of you. Then, look in the mirror and chant:

"Within me lies a darker being

One that no one else has ever seen

Take it and let it flow through me

Set my darker energy free

Let the energy bend to my will

I want to move it or make it still

Don't ever let it fade away

Keep it in me night and day."

[astra-ravana]

Types Of Fae

The realm of the Fae is vast and diverse, with countless variations across different cultures and mythologies. Here's a comprehensive list of some of the most common types of faeries, along with additional details about their characteristics and folklore. This is by no means a complete list, but it should give you a pretty good idea of the types of faeries that exist.

• Brownies: These helpful household spirits are often depicted as small, wiry creatures with long ears. They are known for their industrious nature, performing chores like cleaning, cooking, and tending to livestock. However, they can also be quite mischievous, playing pranks on those who neglect their needs.

• Pixies: Small and playful, pixies are known for their love of mischief and pranks. They are often associated with the air and are said to inhabit trees, flowers, and other natural wonders.

• Puca: A Celtic spirit and shape-shifter that can take various forms, including horses, rabbits, goats, and humans. It’s also known as Puck in English Folklore, is sometimes believed to use the light of Will o’ the Wisp to lure people into swamps or ditches and then flee with delight.

• Leprechauns: These Irish faeries are best known for their love of treasure and their skill in making shoes. They are often depicted as solitary figures, guarding their pots of gold at the end of rainbows.

• Sprites: Tiny nature spirits, sprites are often associated with specific locations, such as forests, rivers, or mountains. They are known for their playful nature and their ability to bring good luck or misfortune.

• Nymphs: Beautiful female spirits, nymphs are associated with specific natural elements, such as water, forests, or mountains. They are often depicted as graceful and alluring, with a deep connection to the natural world.

• Sylphs: Air spirits, sylphs are often depicted as ethereal beings, capable of flying and moving with the wind. They are associated with the sky and are often seen as messengers between the earthly and spiritual realms.

• Salamanders: Salamanders are a type of elemental spirit commonly associated with fire. Some people insist they are little balls of light, but during the Middle Ages, many claimed they were lizard-like in appearance. Alternatively, Salamanders are sometimes described as slender, red, and dry-skinned creatures with a malevolent demeanor.

• Undines: Water spirits, undines are associated with lakes, rivers, and oceans. They are often depicted as beautiful, aquatic beings, with a strong connection to the emotional and spiritual depths of water.

• Gnomes: Earth spirits, gnomes are often depicted as short, bearded creatures, with a deep connection to the earth. They are associated with mining, gardening, and other earth-related activities.

• Elves: Often depicted as tall, elegant beings with pointed ears, elves are associated with nature, magic, and wisdom. They are often divided into two categories: the light elves, who are associated with beauty, grace, and harmony; and the dark elves, who are associated with darkness, magic, and secrecy.

• Goblins: Mischievous creatures, goblins are often associated with underground realms. They are known for their love of treasure, their skill in crafting, and their tendency to play tricks on humans.

• Boggarts: Household spirits, boggarts can be either helpful or harmful, depending on how they are treated. They are often associated with specific objects or locations, and they can cause mischief if they are neglected or mistreated.

• Banshees: Irish female spirits, banshees are associated with death and are often heard wailing or keening to announce the impending death of a family member.

• Cat Sidhe: Celtic legend says cat siths appear as large black cats with a white spot on their chest. These mischievous faeries were said to be able to steal the souls of the deceased.

• Leanan Sidhe: Leanan Sidhe often seduce and help people with creative abilities like poets, artists, or musicians. They are gorgeous and fascinating to their lovers but entirely invisible to their lover’s friends and family.

• Spriggans: Cornish faeries, spriggans are known for their mischievous and sometimes malevolent nature.

• Kelpies: In Scottish folklore, kelpies are dangerous water creatures that can appear on land as horses. They lure human victims to ride on their backs, then carry them to their deaths.

• Red Caps: Blood soaked and bloodthirsty, red caps are among some of the most formidable faeries. They are known for their strength, agility, and violent nature.

• Mermaids: These water spirits have been linked to sorrow and destruction in modern and ancient folklore, while they can also be compassionate. When rescued or saved, they have provided the wisdom of natural remedies for deadly illnesses, lavish gifts, and storm advisories.

• Changelings: Trickster faeries, changelings are known for kidnapping human children and leaving a faerie in its place.

• Piskies: Piskies are often playful and mischievous, but they can also be helpful to those who treat them with respect.

• Knockers: Knockers are associated with mines and mining. They are often heard knocking on the walls of mines to warn miners of danger.

• Dullahan: The headless horseman of Irish folklore, these faeries can remove their own heads at a whim. Said to bring terror and catastrophe wherever they go.

• Lady of the Lake: A mysterious water faerie that guards lakes and ponds, keeping them pure and clean.

• Dryads: Dryads live in and protect trees. You can often find them chatting with their trees. Considered peaceful, unless you mean harm towards the forest.

• Gean-Canach: Their name literally translates to ‘Love Talker’ and refers to faeries known for their ability to be alluring or enchanting with their voices. They often smoke clay pipes.

• Kobolds: Kobolds (sometimes called Cobolts or Koboldts) originate from Germanic folklore and act similarly to the English Brownie. They are house faeries and can act very mischievous if forgotten.

• Selkie: Originating from Orkney and United Kingdom folklore, a Selkie is a gentle water spirit believed to live in the sea as a seal, but once on land, they fully assume human form.

• Trows: Trows are a type of Troll from the Orkney and Shetland Islands who are sometimes called Drows. Generally, all Trows kidnap humans, but they value young mothers and newborns most of all.

• Will O’ The Wisp: Sometimes known as Jack-o’-lantern, they are a type of Fae pixie believed to inhabit the marshes and bogs of England. Will O’Wisps are nature spirits that inhabit the elements of the earth. The name Will o’ the Wisp is derived from the Saxon word wile which means trickery or deceitfulness combined with the Swedish word Wisp, meaning a bundle of tinder.

[astra-ravana]

Using Goofer Dust

Goofer dust is a traditional component used to sicken and harm enemies. It can cause the illness, banishment, financial loss, or even ultimate demise of a target. While recipes vary, common ingredients include graveyard dirt, snakeskin, ash, sulfur, salt, powdered bones, insect chitin, manure, herbs, spices, and anvil dust. Goofer dust should be used with caution and restraint, as it is a very potent hex powder.

Traditional use: Sprinkle where your target walks. This will make them ill and force them to leave.

Breakup work: Put a couple's name papers into a black bag with goofer dust and broken glass. Bury it at a crossroads.

Revenge: Put goofer dust in the target's shoes to curse their path as well as cause harm to their feet and legs.

Long Distance Work: Mix goofer dust, vinegar, oil, and a taglock of your target into a jar. Work with black candles that have been dressed with vinegar and any cursing/crossing oil.

[astra-ravana]

Mirror Magick Applications

Mirrors are a big part of our lives. Mirrored surfaces, both man-made and natural exist almost everywhere. Every culture has myths regarding mirrors and I'm sure some of these we have all heard. Such as breaking a mirror is worth seven years of bad luck, that you shouldn't keep them in the bedroom, or to cover all your mirrors after someone dies, so their soul isn't trapped. Mirrors are more than just shiny bathroom fixtures, they are literal portals and amplifiers with several magickal utilities.

Trapping Energy by Charging Mirrors

Mirrors can be used to 'trap' the energy of any setting you find particularly powerful. For example: leaving your mirror close to the ocean waves or in a dark forest overnight. It will absorb the potent natural energies, then you can use the mirror in late workings as you please.

Lunar magick is another area where mirror work is ideal. Place a few mirrors under the moon to charge them with the energy of that phase. If you want to use them for a specific purpose, consider marking them with a symbol or sigil. When you need the energy of the moon, or a moon phase, you can access it as needed by using an appropriately charged mirror.

Amplification

Mirrors, like crystals, can help to amplify the power of your spells ans rituals. Keeping a mirror on your altar can bolster and increase the success of your workings. Just as focused sunlight on a mirror ignites a fire, focused magick will ignite a spell. Make sure your spell components are reflected, or better yet, perform the working on top of a mirror, to substantially increase its power.

Scrying and Accessing Other Realms

When correctly utilized mirrors can be used to access messages and visions that we wouldn't normally be able to connect with. Scrying is an ancient divinatory magick that is often used as a form of fortune-telling. Traditionally, a lot of scrying was done with water, the ancient Celts and Greeks even practiced this form of divination. Mirror scrying is an evolution of these water oracles, with historical practitioners like the famous John Dee, who used highly polished silver, brass, mercury, or obsidian.

Scrying wit mirrors can be particularly powerful due to the idea that your reflection is the manifestation of your soul. When viewing your reflection, if you're well in tune with yourself, you can ask your soul questions regarding your life and development or even open up the door to another dimension entirely. Mirrors can be enchanted and sigified into being gateways in and of themselves.

Many scrying mirrors are black because one's own reflection can be rather distracting. The traditional material of a black mirror is obsidian, however you can craft your own by painting one side of a piece of glass black. Picture frames are great for this. A black mirror is the best option for scrying as you won't be distracted by your own features, leaving you open to interpret your visions.

Banishing

Mirrors, as reflective surfaces and magickal conductors, are often used in banishing spells. Banishing magick can be used when someone is directing negative energy your way or you're being harassed. In this case, a mirror can be used to return bad energy back to the person who sent it.

Banishing magick can be a wonderful tool when applied to bad habits or negative thoughts as well. To banish an idea or behavior, encant something akin to: "[what you're banishing] you've caused me pain, I banish you, now stay away. Mirror help to reflect my plight, and keep [what you're banishing] out of sight". Keep the mirror close to you in order to protect you from what you're banishing.

Defense

Mirrors are also an incredibly effective defensive tool. They can deflect any negative energy, ill intent, or malevolent spirits sent your way. By placing mirrors in areas where you need the most protection, you can repel any unwanted energy trying to infiltrate your space. For added potentcy, draw a protective sigil/symbol on the mirror and/or place a protective crystal in front of it.

Hexenspiegal: The Witch's Mirror

A hexenspiegal is a small mirror used as a protective charm to reflect away baneful/attack magick, the evil eye, and other bad omens and intentions, as well as return the energy back to its sender. Its basis is in German folk magick. Translated, it means "witch's mirror". Hexenspiegals may be suspended from cords, fastened to walls, or, in the case of small ones, worn as jewelry. You can make your own by cleansing, decorating (optional), and sigifying/enchanting a small mirror to your intent.

[solomanta]

In addition to this a mirror can be used for darker purposes as well.

If you catch the reflection of someone in a new and unused mirror, you can use that to curse them, or drain their energy.

Just be careful to not catch even a glimps of yourself in the mirror, least it targests you as well.

Mirrors are the domain of Lilith, and can act as a gateway to other realms. Especially for Astral travels.

That works both way, however. So it would be prudent to add a protective symbol or two on any mirror in your home.

Mirrors can also be used in Glamour and Beauty magic. Or be enchanted to reveal the true nature of things.

It is a very useful tool to have, and one that no one would question you owning.

--Belial

[requiem-for-a-rotten-mind]

The Witch Father

In traditional witchcraft, we often come across mentions of the enigmatic Witch Father.

His Folklore is scattered, and there is little consensus to who He is. The mythology of Witch Father folklore is spread across centuries, hidden in tales of the Devil and in the transcripts from witch trials. He is a multifaceted being who rules over life, death, initiations, knowledge, and the untamed wilderness lurking at the edges of society.

The Witch Father is an archetypal Divine Masculine Spirit that illuminates life and is a lord of death. Witch Father is a catchall title for the myriad spirits witches have historically contracted with and have since been omitted by the witch trial transcripts across Europe. 

He is most commonly known as the Devil in today’s craft.

As we know him, The Witch Father is an initiator and holds the keys to our disinhibition towards pleasure. He opens the way to occult knowledge and gives us the opportunity to explore pleasures without the need for guild or shame.

Walking with the Witch Father allows us to dive into the hidden realms and learn the Occult Arts to change our lives. He also allows us to revel in primal human desires. 

As the Initiator into Witchcraft, the Witch Father takes on the mantle of the Light Betwixt the Horns. He comes into our lives and offers us the choice to go down this path and walk with Him. He grants us an understanding of magick, the darker side of nature, and pleasure.

He empowers us to uncover our Truth and the Truth of the World.

As the initiator, some see the Witch Father as Lucifer.

He is also the Serpent who revealed to Eve that the fruit from the Tree of Life will not cause her to die but will grant the wisdom of the universe.

The Witch Father allows space for us to free ourselves from the inhibitions placed on us by general society, and especially the church.

He encourages us to rebel, sing, dance, and uncover wisdom.

He leads the Witch’s Sabbath, which grants us a place to revel in the freedoms offered there.

By leading us to this sacred experience, He fills his role as an emanation of the untamed wilderness, the primal subconscious of our most human desires. He gives us the Church of the wild, untamed Nature.

Taking the liturgical prayers of the Church and the Book of Psalms, mixing that with more ancient pagan animism, we are given access to a hidden power through His teachings.

Now, while I talk as if the Witch Father is a God, he is not.

He is an ancient and powerful spirit who has led witches over the centuries and demands reverence.

He is not all-powerful and is not a creator. He works his charms through magic and shapes the world.

He is not a distant, impersonal being. He is immediate to us and is a mentor for all Witches and Warlocks that seek to work with the wild and wicked side of Nature. 

──━━━━━━⊱⛧⊰━━━━━━──━━━━━━⊱⛧⊰━━━━━━──━━━━━━⊱⛧⊰━━━━━━─

Disinhibition

At the Witches’s Sabbat, our spirits fly away to commune with Our Devil, other witches and spirits in His retinue. It was a place to mix business and pleasure.

At the Sabbat, witches and warlocks would learn new spells, come together to work rituals, learn new forms of magick from the Witch Father, and of course partake in enjoyment. 

The Sabbath is a place of Initiation for new witches and warlocks, and also a place for learning new aspects of the craft.

Once the business concludes, the Sabbat becomes a celebration.

We may forget the staunch rules of mundane society and revel in our animalistic and beastial joys.

There is singing, dancing, food and drink. We can indulge in these desires and these delicacies. All of which is orchestrated and gifted to us by the Witch Father. 

─━━━━━━⊱⛧⊰━━━━━━──━━━━━━⊱⛧⊰━━━━━━──━━━━━━⊱⛧⊰━━━━━━─

The Wild

There is a deep connection between the Witch Father and Nature. Or rather; Untamed Nature.

They are ‌synonymous with each other.

As cristianity became the dominant religion, and as society shifted further away from living in harmony with Nature, the figure of the folkloric Devil grew. He calls to us to return to the untamed lands and to forget the society that weighs us down. He offers liberation instead of our oppression. 

The Witch Father, as Nature, holds a duality over life and death. He is the creator of new life through free sexuality.

But he is also the Lord of Death and of shadows.

As the year turns, we see both aspects and the cyclical nature of them. Death giving way to new life and of life giving way to death. He is destruction and creation. Death and resurrection. 

Even His iconography and the existing descriptions that we have of the Devil show the immense connection He has to the Land. He is a shapeshifter comfortable in being a recognizable animal, a humanoid form, or even a hybrid. He reminds us of our baser instincts and that we are not above animals or the land just because we, as humans, have subjugated them for centuries. 

He is the Horned one, the light betwixt the horns, Terra Pater, Primus Magus. And he has revealed himself to us in so many other forms throughout the centuries.

It’s hard to pigeonhole the Witch Father as any one being, or to even say “this is what he looks like.” He’s shown us he is comfortable changing his shape on a whim. He takes on the mantles of mentor, guide, and is a safe space for us to let our guard down and find enjoyment outside of our mundane lives. 

─━━━━━━⊱⛧⊰━━━━━━──━━━━━━⊱⛧⊰━━━━━━──━━━━━━⊱⛧⊰━━━━━━─

Old Scratch

Old Scratch is a more antiquated term for The Devil or Satan primarily found in the Southern United States and the South Midlands. This name has been memorialized in Faustian Folklore such as “The Devil and Tom Walker” and “The Devil and Daniel Webster” where our protagonist sells his soul to the devil for prosperity. 

This reinforces the theme that our Witch Father, the Folkloric Devil, offers us a chance to change our luck and our lives.

Now, in these stories, the protagonist is taken away and dragged into the fires of hell, but in the living practice of Traditional Witchcraft, it doesn’t happen that way. We see these stories as what happens when trying to break deals with the Otherworld. Contracts and Pacts made with Spirits should be kept up with. It’s imperative. 

─━━━━━━⊱⛧⊰━━━━━━──━━━━━━⊱⛧⊰━━━━━━──━━━━━━⊱⛧⊰━━━━━━─

Black Shuck

In East Anglian folklore, Black Shuck is an omen of death. If you see him, it is said that you will die before the year is up, and if you meet his eye you’ll be dragged away. 

The first mention of the Black Shuck is in “The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle” in 1127 where He is affiliated with a Wild Hunt that was in Petersborough from Lent through Easter. Later on, in the 1500s, he is said to have broken into a church and killed two paritioners while kneeling in prayer. 

Here we see the Chthonic side of the Devil.

He is a psychopomp taking souls to the Other Side.

He is a shepherd of the dead, warns us of impending doom, and teaches us about life, death, and ways to travel between the Worlds.

─━━━━━━⊱⛧⊰━━━━━━──━━━━━━⊱⛧⊰━━━━━━──━━━━━━⊱⛧⊰━━━━━━─

The Man in Black

As the enigmatic Man in Black He is the official leader of the Witches' Sabbath. He has with him the Book of Names, into which all Witches and Warlocks must enter their name during their initiation to the Dark Arts.

The title "Man in Black" is in reference to the black, or dark, clothes that he is often said to wear.

Beneath his shadowy exterior, the Man in Black is sometimes seen as the Devil himself. However, as such, this Devil stands out in folklore as being quite different from the theological Satan.

Instead of being a spirit of pure evil, the Man in Black is much more nuanced and complicated than a moral binary distinction.

While he can certainly appear overtly cruel and fickle at times, he is the one who stands as initiator into the ways of Witchcraft.

Through the tests and trials of the Man in Black, those who are in need find themselves both enchanted and empowered.

By his hand, would be Witches are guided along the crooked path and taught the art of the Craft.

And in many ways, it is his shape as the True Witch Father.

[witchcultblackmagic]