Another new book on the “to read pile” that I’m really excited about. The dark, obscure or Other has always played a big role in my life and spiritual path. Having two extreme polarities within myself, coming to understand those forces helped me to better understand who I am and where I stand. And that is really what the “dark” or “left hand” paths are about, self cultivation. “Self-help and self-care have become commodified and cliché….Instead, this book is about a philosophical reorientation concerning the individual and their relationship with others.” Frater Tenebris, is the author and it was published by @llewellynbooks I also noticed an endorsement from @kate_freuler_author who wrote ❤️Of Blood and Bones: Working with Shadow Magick & the Dark Moon which is one of my favorite books (there is a review on my blog). It’s awesome that we are able to write about working with darkness, blood, poisonous plants and all of these nefarious things and not get burned alive! But there is substance to all of this “dark sided” stuff, and DARK PAGANISM takes a thoughtful and philosophical look of this end of the spectrum and it’s place in magical and spiritual practices. Definitely going to be writing a more extensive review on this one! I think there will be a lot of parallels between my personal practice, especially working with baneful herbs and the dark and primal forces that they are often associated with. I think these are important things to discuss openly so that we can communicate more effectively! I often refer to what I do as “dark herbalism” because of the sinister reputations of some of the plants that I work with and their connection to the darker side of magic. It can also deal with some of the areas of life that humans have the most darkness such as sex, death, addiction, pain/trauma and mortality. The purpose being for self healing, integration, releasing trauma, changing life patterns and rebirth processes. #darkpaganism #lefthandpath #darkherbalism #witchcraft #occultism #occultphilosophy #neopagansim #llewellynbooks #ofbloodandbones https://www.instagram.com/p/ClKYBh3L5mr/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
As I have mentioned previously, just as there is a construct of angelic hierarchy, there is a model of demonic hierarchy, this is most familiar is terms of the writings of Johann Weyer's Pseudomonarchia Daemonum, Dictionnaire Infernal by Jacques Auguste Simon Collin de Plancy, and the Ars Goatia of the Lesser Key of Solomon, (an ancient and infamous occult piece) just to name a few. But these works only entertain the ideas of the larger encompassing domain of demonic powers, and does not touch much on the sub-placements of the devils. To explain this I will first bring up the known structure of the heavens, and the angels who preside over specific concepts and matters.
Per example the heavenly spirit Gabriel is the archangel (depending upon which texts you read) governing January, the responsibilities of the Moon, the day of the week Monday, and even events such as Childbirth, to name but a few. Not only Is Gabriel an archangel, so bearing an equivalence and resemblance to the demon Samael of the hellish beasts. Samael is a fallen angel of particular interest, both an archangel before his descent and an angel of death in both positions (as an angel of death is not an attribute to solely the demonic). Samael's position is in many places, yet remains an overall arching demon in the hierarchies, and a specifically evil and dangerous demon at that.
These examples are of notorious entities governing specific and well known factors (such as planets and elements), yet for every item of creation, there are demons and angels then under that rule. Another example of this are the devils under Beelzebub, the prince of all winged creatures and the element they travel therein. Yet under him is structured another hierarchy, modeled with kings, princes, presidents, etc, that then rule over one another in a Legion-like formation. (From what I have studied, the demons of this category outnumber the demons in the other major groupings, the oceans, and walking creatures), and under their rule the list continues down to legionaries (only preform bidding, and do not govern anything beneath themselves), and servants, directionless demons who hold no desire to preform greater duties.
Even to these specific servants, there is a placement in each major category, just as in the Taxonomic Ranks of the modern world, such as: Moon > water> winter> white > etc, at the bottom of this list there are still devils preforming deeds of the demons above them, but these devils are not seen under any classification of the sun (under Paimon), or of the planet Venus, or it's governing (love, lust), yet an entire other set of demos and their legions serve these positions.
This sheds some light of both the angelic and demonic and their titles. And to tie this back towards the Daemon N, He originated under Gabriel before His fall, maintaining His service under these natural affiliations (moon, water, winter, etc) and is the demon of a more intricate subject: human emotion, in which His title therein is The Daemon of Misery, and where Misery is bred, N is to be found.
It is important to note (and I will write on this further later on, as it is a very important subject) that the hierarchical structures shift constantly, and writings such as the Ar Goatia, though accurate at the time, have long since altered and positions change. Albeit several of the mightiest demons such as Asmodeus and Lucifer (who doesn't necessarily hold a title or affiliate with the hierarchy...I will explain this later as well) have maintained their preferred positions and titles of power.
As you can then imagine there are more demons, devils, and angels than the blades of grass upon this earth, and therefore it would be impossible to catalog them all, especially as a servant can then climb in ranking until lastly becoming a King of hell (which has yet to happen). In this I maintain discovering your own familiar demon, and not just picking a name out of an old grimoire that best fits your momentary interests.
And as there are inumerable spirits both angelic and demonic governing every natural part of the earth, there are creatures in devotion to their making, totems to the deities, a symbolism of their powers.
The skull remains the harborer of the doorways to the soul, of the very essense of concious thought, and the very device we use to speak. The skull has and always will have it's superior throne in the dark arts, and will undoubtedly always carry with it the essence of the life it once preserved.
“When a person is born, the soul descends from beyond the material cosmos into the world of form.
As it passes through the planetary spheres, it gathers the influences and qualities of each planet before entering the physical body and the realm of fate.
The body, bound to matter, remains subject to these planetary forces and the laws of destiny that govern the material world.
The soul, however, originates from a place beyond fate itself.
Though it temporarily moves within a body shaped by cosmic influences, its true essence is not confined by them.
According to the Hermetic revelation, when life ends the soul may ascend once again through those same planetary spheres, releasing the qualities it once received, like garments laid aside, until it returns to the source from which it first descended.”
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— Chris Brennan (discussions on the Corpus Hermeticum I, Poimandres, in the context of Hermetic astrology and soul ascent/descent)
Eliphas Lévi was the philosopher who gave modern occultism its symbolic language.
In this episode of The Akashic Library, we explore the life, ideas, and lasting influence of Eliphas Lévi—born Alphonse Louis Constant—whose writings reshaped tarot, ceremonial magick, and Western esoteric thought.
From his early years in a Catholic seminary to the publication of Transcendental Magic, Lévi united mysticism, philosophy, and symbolism into a coherent system that would later inspire the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, Arthur Edward Waite, and Aleister Crowley.
We also examine Lévi’s most misunderstood creation: Baphomet—not as a symbol of evil, but as a philosophical image of balance, polarity, and spiritual harmony.
This is a calm, atmospheric exploration of occult history designed for late-night listening, contemplation, and seekers of hidden knowledge.
"Феникс-Огонь" - книга, которая стоит за гранью общепопулярной эзотерической философской мысли. Так что это путь вне пути Нокс...🗻✨️
"Феникс-Огонь.
Путь бессмертия, или сказка о Тёмном Ангеле"
От автора -писателя и художника-мистика, философа, звездочёта, сказочницы, а также адепта высшего оккультизма и шаманизма - Каролина Инго
Все странники, моряки, бродяги, поэты, музыканты, художники, звездочёты, отчаявшиеся, мечтатели, искатели истины и свободы, пусть мои слова принесут вам отраду и надежду.
Таинственное послание в бутылке, которое однажды укажет путь домой тому, кто его действительно ищет...
Каролина Инго/Писатель и Художник-Мистик
"Phoenix-Fire" is a book that stands beyond the boundaries of generally popular esoteric philosophical thought. So this is a path outside the path of Nox... 🗻✨️
"Phoenix-Fire.
The Path of Immortality, or the Tale of the Dark Angel"
From the author - writer and mystical artist, philosopher, astrologer, storyteller, as well as adept of the highest occultism and shamanism - Karolina Ingo
All wanderers, sailors, vagabonds, poets, musicians, artists, astrologers, despairers, dreamers, seekers of truth and freedom, may my words bring you joy and hope.
A mysterious message in a bottle that will one day show the way home to those who are truly looking for it...
My famous book "Phoenix-Fire. Book of Shadows, philosophical doctrine and the Gothic legend of the Devil."
In all the stores of my publishing houses, they offer to purchase an e-book for 6-7 $ or €. In my Patreon store you can do this for a more reasonable price.
The printed version can be purchased from LuluPress.
https://www.lulu.com/spotlight/karolinaingo
In addition, in case of an update, my regular subscribers will be able to purchase a newer version for free if they have already purchased this book from me in my store.
ФЕНИКС-ОГОНЬ/Russian/
Моя известная книга "Феникс-Огонь. Книга Теней, философская доктрина и Готическая легенда о Дьяволе".
Во всех магазинах моих издательств электронную книгу предлагают приобрести за 6-7 $ или €. В моём магазине на Patreon это можно сделать за более мягкую цену.
Check out Karolina Ingo’s shop on Patreon
Печатную версию можно приобрести на сайте LuluPress.
https://www.lulu.com/spotlight/karolinaingo
Кроме того, в случае обновления мои постоянные подписчики смогут приобрести более новую версию бесплатно, если уже приобретали у меня эту книгу в моём магазине.
АННОТАЦИЯ/Russian/-
Феникс-Огонь - это Книга Теней, философская доктрина и готическая легенда о Дьяволе. Это готическая легенда и руководство по трансцендентному шаманизму алхимии бессмертия... В книге описывается авторская теория - трансцендентный шаманизм пути непродемиургической Левой Руки алхимии и магии настоящего бессмертия. Кто такие на самом деле Бог и Дьявол, Демоны, Ангелы и Падшие Ангелы, оборотни и вампиры, эльфы и маги? И что означает вера в любых богов в этом Мире Теней? Об этом и о многом другом говорится в этой книге. Хотя, по сути, эта книга - разоблачение многих мифов и суеверий. Однако следует помнить, что эта книга - руководство по трансцендентному шаманизму алхимии бессмертия, а значит эта книга являет собой руководство по магии и оккультной философии, практике духовного развития и самораскрытия. Это книга теней, книга магии и эзотерики, книга Пути Левой Руки высшего оккультизма, книга пути, который даёт право выбора и свободы для того, кто его действительно ищет... Но это ещё философская притча и готическая сказка. На самом деле это красивая готическая легенда о Дьяволе с параллельной линией эзотерической философии. Обе линии книги, как фэнтезийная, так и философская, тесно связаны между собой по смыслу центральной идеи, которая ставит любовь, свободу, красоту, просветление и гармонию выше всего, даже выше любой религии, культуры, социальных норм, правил, удобоваримых клише, как принцип пути алхимии бессмертия. Это история Ангела, который однажды пришёл в этот мир, чтобы спасти людей, а себя потерял. Ведь люди как всегда всё испортили и ничего не поняли. Они выбрали ложных богов и объявили Ангела Тёмным. Ангел ушёл, но на долгие века забыл, кто он такой на самом деле. Это история его пути поиска себя.
ANNOTATION/English/-
Phoenix-Fire is the Book of Shadows, a philosophical doctrine and a Gothic legend about the Devil. This is a Gothic legend and a guide to transcendental shamanism, alchemy of immortality... The book describes the author's theory - transcendental shamanism of the path of the non-prodemiurgic Left Hand of alchemy and the magic of true immortality. Who really are God and the Devil, Demons, Angels and Fallen Angels, werewolves and vampires, elves and magicians? And what does belief in any gods mean in this World of Shadows? This and much more is discussed in this book. Although, in essence, this book is an exposure of many myths and superstitions. However, it should be remembered that this book is a guide to transcendental shamanism and the alchemy of immortality, which means this book is a guide to magic and occult philosophy, the practice of spiritual development and self-discovery. This is a book of shadows, a book of magic and esotericism, a book of the Left Hand Path of higher occultism, a book of a path that gives the right of choice and freedom to those who really seek it... But this is also a philosophical parable and a Gothic fairy tale. It is actually a beautiful Gothic legend of the Devil with a parallel line of esoteric philosophy. Both lines of the book, both fantasy and philosophical, are closely related to each other in terms of the central idea, which places love, freedom, beauty, enlightenment and harmony above everything, even above any religion, culture, social norms, rules, digestible clichés, like the principle of the path of alchemy of immortality. This is the story of an Angel who once came to this world to save people, but lost himself. After all, people, as always, ruined everything and did not understand anything. They chose false gods and declared Angel Dark. The angel left, but for many centuries he forgot who he really was. This is the story of his journey of self-discovery.
