#adversarial current

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Page of Wands: Represented by Azazel, the Watcher.

In understanding the Black Flame, it is key to understand Azazel, depicted here as a blue skinned man surrounded in bright fire and the sun burning behind him. This is our desire for power, our courage and beauty.

Traditionally, Page of Wands is something that comes within as a creative, inspirational spark, and signifies exciting incoming news. It's often represented in the youthful, adventurous free-spirit marking a fresh approach to the subject of the reading.

In the Lucifierian Tarot, it is Azazel, the fallen angel who taught humanity of weaponry and armor, as well as earthly adornments of jewelry and the beautifying of eyelids (a favorite of mine). A spiritually lawless rebel is our bearer of tidings.

We get the term "scapegoat" from Azazel. A Hebrew ritual outlined in Leviticus describes the sacrifice of two identical goats, one to God and the other for Azazel. The goat for Azazel carried the sins of the community away into the wilderness.

In the Book of Enoch, Azazel is a leader of the 200 dissenting angels known as the Watchers or Grigori, who fell from heaven to take human wives, have children, and teach them the forbidden arts and secrets of Heaven.

Azazel is the First Angel to bring us the Black Flame of being. In Islamic lore, Azazel is a Lord of Djinn and made of smokeless fire, distinguished from other angels who were made of light.

When commanded by God to bow before the clay of Adam, it was Azazel who refused, calling it profane. He was cast from Heaven to Earth, now an independent spirit, the Adversary Iblis, or Shaitan.

As the initiator of the individual, and antinomian thought, he is a spirit of fire who represents the forward motion of humanity, bestowed angelick power to be balanced with the therionick. The symbol of the courageous and lawless, this card is the spark of limitless potential.

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IX of Swords: Represented in Death's Dance.

Within the lonely desolation, the self is found away from all spirits, shades, and unnecessary contacts. When at your worst, you must rely on the power within. In moments of solitude, study the shadow and find your strength.

It's not uncommon to pull a card like this and feel some concern, but for a sorcerer of the left hand path, we know that isolation is nothing to fear. In fact, it is part of deprogramming and will training, the necessary alchemical change for growth.

Evolution begins with the caution to not bury your atavisms further. Before you can change your surroundings, you must master the self. Study your surroundings, analyze actions and convictions, how you treat those around you. Keep a dream journal and notice emergent patterns.

A strong foundation, built to stand for all time is built with patience and the willingness to find power in the discomfort of the lonely deserts of solitude. This is the time for you to attune yourself to death's dance, and overcome the fear of being alone.

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The Empress: Represented by Babalon, who is also Lilith or Az-Jeh.

Embodying spiritual hunger joined with physical hunger, she rouses her mate from lethargy and sleep as a weapon of concupiscence. The subconscious is impregnated by the conscious mind.

Tunnel: 14th, Dagdagiel

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VI of Wands: Represented by the Luciferian Wand, a symbol of self-mastery and blackened flame.

The wings are the mastery of dreams and the astral plane. The serpents are the serpents of Azi-Dahaka, and symbols of power. This is victory from strife, and balance.

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Knight of Swords: Represented by Ezeqeel, the Watcher who taught the knowledge of the clouds, and the mastery of emotions.

"The interpretations of dreams is significant in that by utilizing the astral body, much can be learned from the self."

-The First Book of Luciferian Tarot, by Michael W. Ford