​Upon initiation into this paradigm, the initiate is taught (amongst other things), the influence of the planets - especially Saturn. This is actually popular knowledge in the Necromantic movement, however there is another planet - obscure in the Occult Arts - which plays a greater role in Necromancy: Pluto. We will not say much more on the subject of planets - except that Mercury binds the two, thus forming a triad or trinity.

Within the Great Art of Necromancy you will find numerous methods of conjuring the human dead, however what some might not know is that the traditional triangle of Evocation was borrowed from Necromancy itself. Interesting, wouldn't you agree?

With the conjuration of the human dead, you will come across numerous potions, roots and animal products; such as hair, skulls, bones and so on. Did you know that these animal remains ("rivets") etc simply serves to agitate or compliment the nature of the spirit you will conjure?

Now the question arises: "Does one need to be initiated into any House, Lodge, Guild or Order of Necromancy in order to work with the Spirits of the Dead?" 

The answer is simple: No.

What you need to work with the Dead is as follows:

Intelligence.
Practical Know-how.
Patience.
Yourself.

Remember: the Order does not initiate you - but the Cthonic/Liminal Spirits do! The Order simply serve as a political ladder in which the initiate gains recognition from their peers. It's simply a droll formality! Cast it aside, you simply do not need it!

The "Overseer" spirits or as we call them "Agents of Death" are divided under two groupings:

Cthonic and Liminal.

Contrary to popular beliefs, these Beings were all once human, and through spiritual ascension while living, gained their office when they died. Oh yes, these Agents do not oversee every spirit of the dead....not at all....they only direct those spirits who is under their charge! As a fact, there is no formal ranking system within the dead realms! A bit tricky wouldn't you agree? This will explain how some malicious spirits of the dead can torment the living without seeming repercussions.

Popular Spirits such as Carrefour, Samedi, Brigette, Centella Ndoki, Babalu Aye and many others, are classed under the "Agents of Death".

Amazing how simple life can be if you remove the nonsense! In this small piece we wrote, we cleared up vast amounts of misconceptions and false information on the subject of Necromancy. But what else can you expect from us?

"As Above, So Below - As Within, So Without"

​Mind over matter - a term that most people have heard of - is a term commonly used in anything concerning the physical, such as exercising, fight training, and doing things with your own body that you never thought possible. It is not some highly guarded secret that only a select few can practice - no. It is an "ability" that any person, young or old, have. We like to compare mind over matter to "knowing without knowing" - knowing without knowing means that you simply KNOW something to be so, as an example, when you look at your coffee cup next to you, you don't have to think if you can lift it - you know you can. How do you know? You simply do.

So how does mind over matter relate to spiritual practices? We'll get to that in a bit.

In the practice of Qi-Gong, onlookers look in amazement at the masters of this practice being able to put their bodies through unthinkable acts of pain, without even having bruises or bleeding from it - an act that most people may consider "otherworldly" or "supernatural" - after all, if you just had to have someone hit you full force in the throat with a pole right now as you sit, you will surely die. So, how do they do this? Mind over matter. They describe it as gathering Chi or energy and focusing it at that exact point of impact on their bodies, and "envisioning" (knowing without knowing) that that area has become harder than steel etc - this is usually accompanied by shouts and hitting the area in question. Only highly trained people practice this - and this is understandable, as if you cannot utilize this successfully, death will be the result. The result of this is not just the energy they gather, but them having their brain and thus their own body KNOW that it is invulnerable. Simply imagine the possibilities of what your own body can do! (This does not mean you must try such great feats of will out of the blue - no. Concerning the physical, start small. Lift heavy weights, etc. We will not be held responsible for acts of idiocy!)

Now - the part that you have been waiting for - the spiritual application of mind over matter. 

The spiritual application of mind over matter makes use of your own spiritual faculties and of course your will. No need for external forces on this. You can use this for anything whatsoever, and can be included in any paradigm or practice with ease. Say as an example that you have been looking for a new job and have found one that you believe would be perfect, however, you doubt that you will be chosen. The first problem is: doubt. You must remove any form of doubt whatsoever from you, or you will definitely not get anywhere - not even spellwork will assist you due to your doubt blocking progress and movement. You must know without knowing that you will succeed - with no question AT ALL. Next, you must will the result into existence - do not see the process leading to the result, but the result itself. This goes paired with knowing without knowing. See and know yourself as already successful. Then, let it go - this is one of the most difficult things to do, but it is imperative. Not being able to let go, means that you still doubt it, and will thus be unsuccessful. Your will will be hanging in the air instead of being achieved. After all, the success or failure of utilizing mind over matter in any aspect falls solely upon you. 

You can apply the above example to any spiritual working. We ourselves utilize mind over matter in all forms of our lives - with great results. So go ahead, take the power into your own hands - what do you have to lose? 

Namaste.

​From the ancient Knotted Cord curse to the Nidstang, the curse has gained infamy through the media, cinema and Occult movements. There have been many claims by popular Practitioners of Occult and Esoterica that they have mastered this craft and have all the answers in casting a devastating curse, via numerous channels such as the use of demons, gods, cthonic forces and other arcane systems and tools.

The sparkly eyed practitioner will then take these claims to heart and attempt to recreate the said results without any success. Unfortunately you will never be able to cast a curse successfully by reciting arcane words and formula or by simply commanding an external Intelligent Force without having mastered yourself.

You will need a massive amount of willpower, focus and directed intent in order to influence your target in any way, and this excludes the factor of Physics,Ether and timing. Does this mean that it is next to impossible to achieve a successful Destruction of an enemy? Not impossible, simply challenging if you are not equipped to do so.

If we take a closer look at the infamous Satanic Destruction Ritual, the Satanic Mage at some point in time will have to Invoke the Archetype of destruction to align him/herself with the essence of death or oblivion. This destruction Ritual is usually performed in a group, as to gather and direct the covens energy, and intent towards the target. To give this Rite a psychic "boost", a blood sacrifice is made, not for the purpose of a demon or "Satan" but for the release of the energy that transpires through the death of the sacrificial animal. The primal subconscious recognition of the act will also amplify the individuals will and intent during the Rite.

The individual or solitary practitioner may also cast a devastating curse equal to the Destruction Ritual. As mentioned earlier, the person will need to master him/herself, mentally and spiritually in order to succeed. You will need the will of a god, through spoken word or gesture as to obtain the desired result. When you speak it must be as if you have stated: "Let there be light..." and it will be so. There must not be an instant of doubt in your being that the event will transpire, and by mastering the self through will and intent, the event shall transpire.

The directed energy should be that of a nature that will negatively influence the target. Not all destructive energy will be of a malicious nature...WHAT?!  Let's take the following scenario:

Jake is having the time of his life! Everything is simply fantastic in his life! He has the perfect job, a beautiful wife and loving children, a mistress on the side etc etc. Jake is experiencing massive amounts of positive energy in his life, while the negative energy is simply waiting about teetering on the edge. Every individual in this world has to experience the good and bad in life, if you only experience good, you are living in imbalance and vice versa. Have you ever heard the expression: " Things gets worse before it gets better"? That's exactly how life works. Its simply balancing the scales to rectify the wrong.

Once you have divined on the target and discovered that you can attack them using this method, you simply direct through will and intent a massive amount of positive energy and assuredly this will quickly ruin their life- as the scales are being balanced. Remember, the more success and positivity they experience, "the Harder they will fall". Remember, Magick conducts itself on the basis of cause and effect, it is simply a tool that can be altered as the mage sees fit.

If you as an individual limit yourself through belief and conduct, your life will reflect it. There are no short cuts to magick as it takes allot of dedication and will to make a success of it, as with anything in this world. 

Thank you for reading, we hope that you have gained some insight on the subject of Destruction.

Namaste.

​In ancient cultures Priests and Emperors were depicted as gods. We understand that they had to assume these roles, however can a modern human become a god? This subject is a bit tricky and received both praise and criticism across the Religious, Scientific and Occult beliefs. What is a god? A god is a self aware, all powerful being that was once human or never human and has ascended to the heights of heaven or hell in some myths and legends. But surely this is purely a thing of myth or individual belief and cannot possibly transmute in this world where Physics govern "all" things! Or is this the exact thing that society wants you to believe?

There are many Occultists who claimed to have achieved this divine state, but clearly they are charlatans. Remember, in order for you as an individual to learn and gain wisdom, you need to study history, by examining the failure and successes of others. And people like Crowley, Koetting, Blavatsky, Kelly etc were great showman, very much akin to stage magicians and illusionists, however as with all things the hands of time wears down their talent and sweep their novice glamor right out the door.

Are we saying that it is impossible to become a "GOD"? Not at all, however there are a few things you need to keep in mind.

The Character of a god:

The true character of a god is that of contentment. You won't announce that you are a god, as this is the ego and a characteristic of man. A god is in complete balance within and without exactly like the Hexagram.

The Laws of Natural - Physics:

Let's not be deluded, you will not physically be transformed into a Deity! You will grow old, weak and eventually, your body will die! Why? Because your body is governed by the laws of nature and Physics!

Mental Health and I.Q:

We are just going to say it. An idiot cannot practice the Occult successfully. Neither can a person with poor mental health. This is simply the facts. Why? Simply because you work within the abode of the Deep - a.k.a your subconscious and soul.

Dedication:

It takes a hell of alot of dedication, will and perseverance to see it through. You WILL NEVER EVER achieve this state of divinity if you cater to your negative ego, and reader, this is why The Become A Living God Franchise will fail over and over again. And for the same reason why so many others has failed in the past.

So, this is the basic rundown of this seeming "taboo". Unfortunately not many people understand that you do not have to have any religious views to tread this path, as they are far too busy casting stones and glorifying within their own ignorant shadow.

You know, we wrote so many pieces on spiritual ascension and self empowerment..sigh. It's like casting a bag of flour to the hungry masses only to be immolated by ignorance. Yet we are still carrying on not dissuaded by trials.

We praise those individuals that tread this path, and each of these people are worth a million suns. Keep it up, and know that you are the true Elite!

Thank you for reading and subscribe if you want to be kept updated!

Remember! The countdown has begun! 

Namaste.

Some believe that the cornerstone of Necromancy is an elaborate altar set-up or even the clothing they wear for the ceremony. This is far from the truth. Consider this, most Magickal paradigms insist on Ritual specifics and strict M.O - however most, if not all of these strict operations are based upon the original method and this in turn is based on something else. What this simply shows is that Magickal paradigms have been conforming and evolving according to the human evolution.

Necromancy is THE ONLY Magickal path which is undoubtedly and undeniably linked to humanity and the progressive history of the human specie since the beginning of humanity. From dust you come and to dust you shall return...more true words never spoken! We all have to die at some point, children, infants, babies, men and women-this is just the facts of life, it's nothing personal, it's Death's industry!

All of us living have one thing in common: We all have ancestors that is Dead! Yes, and sooner or later so will you be as they are now! In retrospect we find this absolutely humorous when humanity view the death of a child "tragic". Why? Do they think a child is exempt from death? Do they think they can stay death's hand? Pure lunacy. No dear reader, we do not scoff at the process of death, not even the death of a child, for we have experienced this and know it well. We simply do not live in denial or with delusions, this is simply facts of life.

What can we as individuals learn from these facts and how do we practically apply it to Necromancy?

This is what you'll need to perform a successful Rite of Grand Necromancy: Yourself.
You as a person are already in the process of dying. Your body degrading, cells dying etc and so on. You at this very moment are directly linked to Death and the Dead without you even being aware of it.

You do not have to be some fruitcake T.V Psychic in order to communicate with the Dead or be part of some wannabe Necromantic Guild to be taught the secrets of the Underworld, just your lucid mind and healthy reasoning. Unfortunately, there are MANY so called "experts" of the Occult and Magick that will feed you a lot of bullshit to make money from you. Magick has NOTHING to do with depraved Rites and ridiculous clothing and so on. God, and not to mention those fools that uses mind altering drugs to communicate with their spirit animals and guides and what not! This is pure mental masturbation.

If you want actual results you will need your Healthy Reasoning and above all, do NOT move out of your comfort zone! Remember, any Magickal Rite is build around the individual, using tools and items the person can associate with. Here is some advice from a couple that actually knows what they are talking about:

When conducting a Necromantic Ceremony, use raw items. By this we mean you must rather make use of items that has not been cleaned or cleansed. Such as the shroud of the Deceased, the skull of the Deceased and so forth. Keep your Rite base and primal. Perform your Rite in the nude if you wish, cover the floor in grave sand, pile heaps of bones on the altar, cover your body in human ash etc. Do not hold back, not even in the least (obviously we cannot instruct you to do this lawfully or not, this is up to you as an individual) but do so according to your own desire - keep it simply or make it elaborate.

Well, this concludes our tip of the month, we hope you will find this useful. For any questions contact us via email or facebook and we will be happy to discuss this content with you.

Namaste!

Some years ago we were forced into a position where we had to "remove" certain troublesome individuals from our lives. As you may or may not have guessed, our "go-to" Entity was a Necromantic Agent - a Cthonic Being to be more precise. Making a long story short, this Intelligence removed the problem permanently for us in less than two months. 

Now, most of you have a "go-to" guy or gal for certain needs, such as electronics,  cable or plumbing. However what some do not understand in their workings with their go-to friend, is that some sort of trust and relationship has to exist to get the best results at the shortest time possible, without having to be placed last on a very long waiting list. 

The Entity you choose to work with must be viewed in the exact same way. If you simply just call upon a Being for help out of the blue and expect this Force to help you-you cannot expect to receive the help you deserve. It takes a bit of time and dedication on your behalf to gain the trust and respect from said Being in order for It to move mountains on your behalf.
​
This is very simplistic and easy to understand, so before you decide to hold a grudge against some Demon or Angel, consider the above mentioned very carefully.

Here follows a couple of points that may assist you in "Building a relationship with Entities".

Once you have discovered the Being you wish to work with, you need separate yourself and the Being from the rest of the world. REMEMBER this is a spiritual undertaking and not a physical application!
 
1) Create Its Seal/Sigil on paper etc on the corresponding Day/Night/Hour/Moon etc and empower this Seal etc with your own blood by tracing over the ink with it. Sounds Strange? Well reader, spilled blood is the strongest bond or covenant that the living can offer and your subconscious will recognize this primal gesture and loosen the psychic locks that may inhibit communication between you and the Entity.

2) Carry this Seal etc with you from that moment forth, and often Evoke it by repeating Its name. Create a Mantra using Its name. See below:

SHU-GAH-RAH-VE-NI. ( Come Shugarah!) As Example. 

3) Create an Altar Shrine dedicated to this Being. Use a room/area that is dedicated specifically for the operation.REMEMBER there is no right or wrong way to create an altar-follow guidelines if you must.

4) Offerings to the Being is only given once results are achieved. As example: When you receive clear and lucid communications etc. The last thing you want to do is reward where its not due.

From these points above you have a solid structure in building a relationship with your secret friend.

We wish you the best of luck, REMEMBER the greater the effort in your workings the greater the results!

Namaste

(Note: We do offer electronic booklets for sale describing further methods and details concerning the above subject - if interested, contact us. Otherwise, for more general assistance, see "The Arcanity" here on our blog, which is a free electronic book.)

​Many of you know our standpoints concerning all world religions - regardless of it being Left-Handed in nature or Right-Handed. What you might not know is why we have these standpoints, and why we personally follow no religious beliefs. This blog post is concerning religion - and how "belief" does not mean "worship".

We weren't always without religious beliefs - believe it or not. We both started our childhood lives indoctrinated into the belief of our parents: Christianity - as parents usually do with their children before the child is even old enough to understand, let alone make up his/her own mind. Obviously, as we both grew older, we knew that something felt "off" with our belief system then, with many questions unanswered - and have thus broadened our perspectives. At a young age, both of us then shifted our gaze upon Black Witchcraft and Satanism. Baron Araignee was lucky enough to have found an adept teacher in Black Witchcraft to teach him the basics thereof, but Baronessa Araignee entered into Satanism without any teacher. After Baron exhausted all his teacher could teach, he then pursued other avenues by himself - one of those actually ended up in trying to find out what truly makes Christianity "tick" and has completed the High Catechism. This, however, was long before we met eachother. 

When we met, Baron took Baronessa under his wing and properly taught her everything he knew at that point in time. Then - we became both teachers of one another, as well as students of one another - our knowledge equaled to this very day, and still growing. Regardless - back to the point of religion. We wished to see all that religion has to offer and have fully delved into virtually all modern religious beliefs - Christianity, Judaism, Buddhism, Islam, Hinduism, Atheism, Taoism, Satanism, Luciferianism - too many to mention. Then, we pursued the ancient religious beliefs from all countries - including the origins of modern religion you see around you today. We also delved into the writings and practices of many Occultists throughout the ages. Of course, during this period, we practiced the Occult Arts related to these systems and mastered them - so when we say we are well-experienced in most belief systems and Magickal Practices - we aren't bullshitting you. And no - we will not compose a list of all that we have delved into.

Now, with our "experience" concerning religion listed, on to what we have learned. Out of all we have learned concerning religion, only one thing is actually "good" or "positive" - that truth can be found in the strangest of places. By now you would know that our own personal path in the Occult and Magick is basically spiritual ascension and enlightenment, growing our own spiritual power etc - and thus our practices reflect this...as we follow no "pre-existing" path or manner in achieving our goals. We use what works for us and discard the rest. Now, what does this have to do with "truth can be found in the strangest of places"? Simple - if you sift through all the superstition and religious dogma that all religious texts are riddled with, you come across some writings that all state the same thing - however we will not reveal it here, but in our Great Work to come...unless you wish to know it now - then delve fully into everything we have delved into, remove the nonsense and you will see it for yourself. Yes, you read right - at the core of all religions, be it modern or ancient - is one prolific message.

Apart from this one true thing concerning all religions - everything else is typical of the human negative-ego...and thereby, not "divine knowledge" at all - the original messages have been twisted over the ages to suit society (to say the least).

One thing that people cannot seem to understand is that being spiritual, or believing in things beyond this world of man DOES NOT mean that you have to worship and crawl around on your knees like an idiot. This is the main difference between spirituality and religion. Take us as an example - we are "spiritual"...we believe in things, Beings, worlds and such beyond this physical world of Earth and humanity - not blind belief mind you, but by experience, knowledge and wisdom - we believe in the unseen, the known and unknown...BUT - do we worship any of these Forces? Not even a bit. Do we blindly follow anything? Not at all. Do we sit on our asses and "let things take it's course" and leave everything up to "fate", believing that some higher power controls us and everything around us, and that nothing can be done? No. 

See, worshiping anything restricts you - not just your spiritual growth, but even your knowledge, free-thinking, free-will - everything. Subconsciously, by worshiping anything - you brainwash yourself to think that you are weak and powerless - and since your subconscious sees everything as truth, you thereby become just that - weak and powerless. The subconscious is a tricky thing.

But - we're not saying that you must be an arrogant asshole - not at all. You must still know and realize that as you sit now, there are still Forces that holds more power than you and if you try to take Them on you will lose terribly to say the least. However, respecting and honoring is not the same as worshiping. Thus, you can respect Them, and even honor Them - but never worship. Here's a hint: if you grovel on your knees before a Force more powerful than you, the Force will see you for what you are - weak and powerless, and will treat you as such, not respecting you nor your will at all. However, if you approach a Force more powerful than yourself with respect and honor - without making yourself lesser than what you are - the Force will respect you back, and you will get much further much faster in your chosen path...and word spreads in the Worlds Beyond. 

To wrap this all up - religion has caused pain, suffering, war, famine, discrimination, mass murder, hatred etc to those people who do not follow a certain form of it - history is proof thereof. We cannot tell you what to do with your life, however, as long as you have learned something from this post - you must reflect on it and think deeply on where you stand in your own life and practices. As we have said numerous times - religion has no place in the Occult, and this is for good reason. Religion is all about control and restriction...but the Occult is to see the unseen and know the unknown - to grow yourself. Are you a Dragon soaring high above the kneeled masses, or are you a sheep gleefully following the path set by society? Are you a man, or are you a God? Gods did not create religion...man did.

Namaste.

We have created this modest PDF for your consideration - it is free of charge and has tidbits of numerous subjects therein. Enjoy!

The following post is written by us originally for our forum, The Arcane Lodge.

- - -

There are two choices in which path to follow in traditional High Magick. We believe that these two paths are joined, however we will view them seperately for the moment. These choices are: "Divine or Infernal". In man's plight to master the Metaphysical, he/she first has to "choose" which path to follow. If he/she chooses the "Infernal Path", the Initiate has to become the lessor Demon/Imp, climbing the infernal ladder of ascention. Which Demon will guide the initiate through the Ranks and levels of Hell? Only the worthy King Paimon who is the torch of Lucifer!

When the initiate ascended the steps and shines bright above Lucifer, then he/she will be Baphomet! The twin serpent of glorious despair! Then, only then, the Initiate will become Mage. The Magus Opus.

Throughout history there were many Authors who attempted to present a pathworking that will assist the initiate to Ascend. Barrett, Crowley, Bardon, Jung etc. However many initiates have lost the true translations of these Powerful Rites and preferred to house entertainment of Lessor Magick. 

What some fail to grasp is that High Magick empowers the "I" through self immolation of the shadow self-but not destroying the shadow, however making it obedient to the "I" of individual Power. Whereas working with Demons/Daemons or Angelic/Celestials directly as a subservent individual, removes the WILL of "I" and retards growth of the Higher Self. The "I" becomes Omegus, then the external force Alphus Prime.(No Pun intended). This is contrary to the directive and objective of Magick as it is imbalance. You may view this as "Yang" without "Ying" and so on. This will allow or permit regulatory universal "Energy" to be drawn to the individual and rectify the gross "imbalance" by means of trial or conflict. This is simply  "Cause and Effect".

The True Ascention is when the Mana of the External Being aligns with the Mana of "I", thus spiritual Alchemy creates Gold or the Sun. The Initiate will transcend/ transmute/ evolve from being base metal such as lead into the Glory of GOD of Alphus and Omegus. The end product would be Baphomet. Not "Satan", not "Belial" but HEXAGRAM.

What metal can be associated with the Path of Ascention? Quicksilver ( Mercury) as this is Ether which binds all particles in existence. Some call this Kaos. Mercury joins and binds kindred matter as it is a liquid conduit of Hell's communion, joining Spheres, Entities etc by directed Will.

From Lead, transmuted by Mercury and resulting in Gold. I.E.  The Initiate will be transformed through Directed Ether/Kaos and by will become Mage/Baphomet etc.

1.Initiate Desire.
2.Direct Will.
3.Transmute.
4.Become.

These four points are the "Base or Foundation" of High Magick. There exists other guidelines in "The Great Arte", however, The "Seven Hermetic laws" of the Sage serves to compliment and direct the path of the Initiate. Contrary to belief, these guidelines are not tainted by sentiments or influences of the "Right or Left Handed" paths. This so called "Black and White" Magick is simply the invention of the negative ego that through wanting perception and guidence of the Unfulfilled "I", has fractured Magick in twain. Remember, Magick simply is Kaos, but through Perception and Will it becomes.

​Namaste.

While browsing through the seeming insidious pages of the "Demonic Bible" it's a familiar reflection however more like a dull mirrored image of other Religious paradigms. The difference between this author and others is that this self proclaimed "Anti-Christ" has actually lived his life and writes from practical experience.

What we respect about individuals such as this is the simple fact that they have discovered through the immolation of ignorance, that this thing man calls "Religion" is nothing more than a ruse. A poor construct shared by the feeble of intellect.

Many wise men and women throughout history where labeled as Heretics, for their "outlandish" beliefs, philosophies and insight. Even though these individuals had Spiritual beliefs, to this very day they are known as Atheists - conveniently enough, they are not amongst the living to contest this accusation. It is easy to judge and detest that which contests conformity, but harder still to accept the contra-mundane.

Fortunately, the 21st century has sprouted products of evolution. Both in the Metaphysical field and the Sciences. But the Occultist has not embraced the potential of the Occult Science. For as long as this continues, there will always be misguided individuals that ingests the putrid yoke of mental coagulation.

What some fail to see, is that Magick is a mere reflection of human evolution. The same can be observed with poetry, art, cinematics etc.  Will man-kind ever reach the heights of "heaven" and ascend beyond the reach of the Gods? No, we do not believe so, simply because humanity has become comfortable with their stagnant and bad habits - well, they are so hard to break.

If a few does ascend, then it will only be a few. In each generation of all the world's population, only one Legion will spiritually ascend (regardless of their means). This will only be through conscious effort. Through all the material written by the few, from the beginning of man's literacy, what excuses can man find...No, they will be pointing at something else as a scapegoat.

It is not our concern if humanity ascends or not, sooner or later our bones will be dust and will be in a place you can never reach. Your sole concern should be what do we know that you don't?

We can write numerous books on the subject of Spirituality and Magick, but it means nothing if the individual cannot grasp the true message. Perhaps it's some spiritual-genetic flaw that blinds humanity's spiritual senses, but none the less we can understand why the "Fallen Angels" refused to bow to mankind...imagine if there is truth to this mythos?
 
Humanity is an animal by nature, however an animal without the resources of fang and claw. So what did nature give man to remedy this seeming flaw?  Man was granted higher intellectual capacity, forethought and reasoning. The real difference between animal and man is simply instinct vs flawed reasoning or as the Greeks refer to as "Depravatos".

 Prometheus is more than just forethought, it's actually spiritual insight. Prometheus of Greek myth gave fire to man. This fire is obviously "forethought". In many other cultures this is represented as fire, flame or torch. In Germanic tradition Sowulo or Sig is another representation thereof, and let's not forget the two Ravens, Huginn and Muninn directly linked to Odin. Very few people know that the two Ravens with Odin forms a Divine Trinity. One is not greater than the other - as the Ravens take flight from his shoulders and this brings relief albeit temporary, for they shall return to burden Him once more with the  weight of wisdom.

We will end this post with these final words: "Knowledge can be bought cheaply, but wisdom can never be sold"

Many Dark Blessings,

​Namaste.

"Shaitan" -  In Greek of the classical period aitia and diabole were often used for the same thing. The word diabolic itself derives from the Greek word diaballo meaning to “pass beyond” or “over”, from the root dia – “through” and, as a  causal accusative, “with the aid of”.  Later, diaballo acquired amoral sense – for example “to set against” (Aristotle) although it was sometimes used (as diabolos) when a ‘bad’ or ‘false’ sense was meant, as for example, a false accusation.

Please note that we (Araignee) are not members of a Satanic group, Church, Guild or Sect and that this written piece is from our perspective, belief and outlook on the subject matter of Satanism. Another Note: There are many paths to follow in the Occult/Magick world so do not assume that Satanism is the only path as this would be foolish. Refer to our other Blogs for further reading on Occullt/Magick Paradigms.

For hundreds of years the Judeo belief system has provided a convenient religion for the ignorant masses. Well, we can clearly see that this vile dogma is being obliterated through scientific and spiritual progress, Indeed a spiritual revolution is at hand where the old is replaced by a lack of interest in tired and strained ideologies and beliefs. Is mankind actually beginning to think for themselves? Or are they fence-sitting upon the gilded wall of science and religion?

Expectantly, most world religions view Satanism as a "dark" and evil belief, without having the most basic of understanding on it's construct, belief and ideologies. Personally we (Araignee) do not believe in the external Intelligence known as "Satan", however we have closely worked with most Demonic Entities in the known and unknown pantheons.

Satanism is not about religion, it is anti-religion. The mere fact that some splinter-groups of the Satanic Church worship Demons etc, defeats the purpose of the word "Satanic". The cornerstone of Satanism is simply - "Being without Master" but when Belial's name is mentioned, some of the modern day Acolytes readily fall to their knees... Enough said. Satanism today can be viewed as the protagonist of Christianity due to their lack of ethics, understanding and education, and for this very reason Satanism won't receive the respect it so rightfully deserves.

In all our years practicing Magick, we have performed Black Masses, Sacrificial Ceremonies , Demonic Evocation, Constructing and opening Infernal portals, Blood Sorcery through Demon Kings, Pacts and much more. As mentioned, we have spoken to Legions of Demons and all Their Rulers have one thing in common: They Despise groveling fanatics. Azazel, Belial, Zamael, Lucifer etc, all of these mighty rulers will discard the individual that shows ANY sign of weakness , however they will immolate the arrogance of man and turn it against them like a ravenous rabid beast. Do not misunderstand us, a little respect goes a long way, however there is a thin line between submissive and respectful.

Now on to the short subject of Satanic Mages. Many a times we have encountered these so called Black Magicians and Sorceres that portrays themselves as bad-asses, wearing black make-up and hooded cloaks, however these are just scared and insecure kids hiding behind pretentious junk. There is nothing Satanic or malevolent about this sort of trend and is usually short lived once they are devoured by a lessor Demon or grow up. Personally we do not recognize "Black or White" Magick as this is simply conformity to morals or beliefs, and WE DO NOT CONFORM. We have nothing but contempt for Satanic cultists, Right-handed fanatics and teary eyed ideoligist humanitarians.

The fact of the matter is not even the Demon Lords care for this so called "Black Magick" Rites, as They simply view it as a means to an end. As long as it gets the job done - anything goes! And this is exactly the mentality needed to succeed on all platforms. What about morals! Where do you draw the line? Simply put - a truly moral individual does not need "laws" to guide them, it will be quite apparent.
 
Always remember, the laws of men is fallible for it was created by men, thats why these little details are overlooked. It's not about the world, it's about you, and what you can get out of it! Selfish indeed, but remember - this is a world of talons and claws, whether we live in a concrete jungle or the wilderness, self-preservation is key. This does not mean that you have to disregard the law of your respective country! This will be foolish and unproductive.

 Here are a few Satanic Ideologies from the "Satanic Bible" under the Chapter: Book of Satan part 5 to guide you on your path:

1.   Blessed are the strong, for they shall possess the earth - Cursed are the weak, for they shall inherit the yoke!  
2.   Blessed are the powerful, for they shall be reverenced among men - Cursed are the feeble, for they shall be blotted out!  
3.   Blessed are the bold, for they shall be masters of the world - Cursed are the righteously humble, for they shall be trodden under cloven hoofs!  
4.   Blessed are the victorious, for victory is the basis of right - Cursed are the vanquished, for they shall be vassals forever!  
5.   Blessed are the iron-handed, for the unfit shall flee before  them - Cursed are the poor in spirit, for they shall be spat upon!  
6.   Blessed are the death-defiant, for their days shall be long in the land - Cursed  are the gazers toward  a richer life beyon d the grave, for they shall perish amidst plenty!  
7.   Blessed are the destroyers of false hope, for they are the true Messiahs - Cursed are the god-adorers, for they shall be shorn sheep!  
8.   Blessed are the valiant, for they shall obtain great treasure - Cursed are the believers in good and evil, for they are frightened by shadows!  
9.   Blessed are those that believe in what is best for them, for never shall their minds be terrorized - Cursed are the "lambs of God", for they shall be bled whiter than snow!  
10. Blessed is the man who has a sprinkling of enemies, for th ey shall make him a hero - Cursed is he who doeth good unto others who sneer upon him in return, for he shall be despised!  
11. Blessed are the mighty-minded, for they  shall ride the whirlwinds - Cursed are they who teach lies for truth and truth for lies, for they are an abomination!  
12. Thrice cursed are the weak whose insecurity makes them vile, for they shall serve and suffer!  
13. The angel of self-deceit is camped in the souls of the "righteous" - The eternal flame of power through joy dwelleth within  the flesh of the Satanist!

How easy it is to twist the words of LaVey so that it may suit the needs of the masses.  The Satanic Bible was the first book to be printed that brought together these Beings in one volume - one religious volume of Anti-Religion and non-conformity.

We do not admire the Author, but respect him for his originality, insight and forethought. When LaVey wrote the Satanic Bible, he assuredly did not forsee a statue of Baphomet being erected in our modern day and age! We believe he had greater concerns at the time in dealing with his new established congregation.

In conclusion:  No one can live this life for you, you have to do this all by yourself. One day your body will die, in the mean time, you should come first above all or you will not be able to tend to your desire and self imposed responsibilities. This is the true message of LaVey and the Satanic Path. The True Satanic Pantheon is YOU.  Master yourself. Become Belial. Become Samael .Become Lilith. Be Lucifer.
​
Dark Blessings,
Namaste.

Recently, we have come across a number of books claiming something dreadfully false in the world of Necromancy. True, many books on the subject matter are written from the individual's perception and personal belief, however - we draw the line on certain matters. In particular - a series of books in which the author thereof claims to be Death/Azrael's "soulmate". As soon as we have read this claim, we were shocked that someone can make such a claim and distribute such falseness under the cover of truth, obviously preying on individuals who do not know better. It is obvious to us that this individual is catering to their perverse ego - and treading the most dangerous path imaginable.

Many of you may know our love for Necromancy, as well as our knowledge and practical experience regarding it as well - so we felt that some misconceptions on the pantheon of Necromancy and Necromantic Forces must be set straight once and for all - so that people who are truly dedicated to this art will benefit in extent and degree. Please see the diagram in this post for an "illustrated" example of the chain of command.

• Death

First things first - in relation to our comment in the first paragraph - Death HAS NO SOULMATE. Let us elaborate a small bit on Death Itself in order to have the aspiring and perhaps even the Adept Necromancer understand this magnificent Force better. Many people are under the impression that Death is just the act of dying. Not even close. Death is an actual External Force - holding the power of life and death, destruction and creation...balance. Many names are used for Death in many beliefs and cultures - Azrael, Thanatos, Orcus - however, none knows Death's true name. Death is everywhere, at all times - not just in this world, but all worlds - as Death holds sway over everything in existence. We can assure you that you will not find any Force/Being even close to the power of Death...no Celestials, no Daemonic, no Gods, no Deities - as Death rules over all. Death is the original "Chaos".

So, you would imagine that such a powerful Force would demand worship, correct? Not in the least. In our opinion - Death is the only Force in existence that deserves and is worth great praise and worship...however, Death cares not for worship - and as a fact, actually dislikes it greatly. We strongly advise against it.

It is extremely difficult to describe Death, as even we find it impossible to describe it wholly. All that we know of Death, is out of personal experience - which is unlike anything you ever have or will experience if you are fortunate enough to make contact. This doesn't mean that you have to be part of a "secret club" in order to contact Death - no. Simply put, Death weighs and measures you - your pasts, present, and futures - and Death alone decides whom to communicate with and who not. Death knows all, sees all and hears all. So, after all this - knowing that Death is self-contained, knowing the power - do you seriously think Death has a soul-mate...a human one at that? Do the math.

• Agents of Death

Agents of Death, Psychopomps, Reapers, Liminal Beings, Chtonic Beings etc are all in referral to the same "species" of Beings which we will refer to as Agents of Death. These Beings can be seen as the "assistants of Death" - the "middlemen" so to speak. However, do not underestimate Them at all, as it will be a dire mistake! They too are of the most powerful Forces/Beings you will encounter in your path. They do just about anything - protect the Dead, "feed" the Dead, "herd" the Dead, assist in all practices of Necromancy, banish and remove the Dead, initiation into Necromancy, teaching, guiding...too many things to even mention - basically, you think it - they can do it.

If you wish to work with a Spirit of the Dead, it is wise to have an Agent of Death oversee it all - however, you do not have to work with the Dead in order to work with the Agents, as you can work with Them directly. The only Force governing the Agents of Death, is of course Death. Their power is immense and are well-known to consume those not of Necromantic nature, hence keeping Them seperate from the rest. They are easier to work with than most, however They can be very strict.

In many cases of individuals saying that they have seen Death Itself, they have seen an Agent of Death instead...as no one can see Death's true visage. Examples of these Agents are Hekate, Hades, Hel, Santa Muerte, Kali, Shiva, Baron Samedi, Carrefour, Centella Ndoki and many more. Some Agents of Death were once human, however through Their actions in life, They were elevated to become as They are now.

• The Collective Dead

These are all the Spirits of the Dead since the dawn of time - regardless of nature, personality and level of power. The Dead by Themselves is a force to be reckoned with. Although finding a single Spirit of extreme power which will work for you is very rare - imagine hundreds upon thousands of the Dead...the power adds up. The Dead are unendingly ravenous - this means they will feed off of any energy They come across, however some might only feed on certain energies such as fear, hate etc. They have the power to keep on feeding on, say, an individual until said individual dies - and that's not where their power ends.

Believe it or not - 99.9% of all cases of true possession, it is a human Spirit doing the possession - the main reason for this is because They wish to live again, however They also do this to punish an individual (for example dabbling). The only reason why the Roman Catholic Church has stopped performing exorcisms, is due to the lack of success rate - instead of trying to exorcise the Dead, they try to exorcise a Daemonic Force...you can see the problem, however - due to their beliefs (that only Daemons possess) they will never admit this.

Regardless, the Dead will be as They were living - if you try to work with a Spirit who, while living, was a devout Christian - you will waste your time. Some of the Dead are easier to contact than others, as the Dead can - and do - ascend...and some of the Dead are generally easier to work with than others. If you are a Neophyte for example, we will not recommend you trying to summon, say...the Spirit of a powerful Practitioner...this is begging for trouble.

- - -

So now you have a basic overview of the Necromantic Pantheon - Death governs the Agents of Death and the Dead and the Agents of Death answers to Death and governs the collective Dead. 

Keep in mind that this is a small write-up on this topic and we did not mention everything concerning Death, the Agents and the Dead. If you want to know more, get our book "The Gospel of The Ghouls" or take a course from us.

​Namaste!

In our line of work we come across many odd requests, however at times clients approach us with "Love Workings". Strange as it may sound, Love can actually be reinforced with "magick" or directed energy. What makes this kind of Spellcraft successful? Let's take a closer look at the finer details. The most popular method these days would be the "Honey Jar" method. Now, there are many ways to employ this tool, however the basics is a jar, honey and an item belonging to the "target". 

Does Honey contain "Magickal" properties? NO.

Does a jar contain "Magickal" properties? NO.

Does the item belonging to the target contain magickal properties? Yes and no.

Then where is the Magick? The magick resides within the spellcaster and the target - actually within all parties involved! The magick is simply energy.

However, this energy can only be conducted with energy of the same "kind". As an example:
If a love working is done on Sally, but she does not have love for...Joe... then the love working will not take effect. In order for love to grow, it needs a "seed" of love. Simply put, no seed no love.

Not even an External Supernatural Being can create love where there is none - It needs a seed of love within the target to grow that love.
As we wrote in another post, timeframes...so we will not repeat it here. Simply put, don't expect results over night.

The fact of the matter is as follows: there is not one method of love working that is better than the other, it simply depends on the directed energies and the susceptibility of the target to the specific energy. If anyone claims anything other than this truth, then they are amatures and does not know the mechanics of Magick.

In some cases, the individual that wants a love working done are either a stalker or a deluded individual that may or may not have been scorned by his/her love interest. Many times these people will resort to criminal activities out of desperation to forcefully obtain that which does not belong to them. These people we would sooner kill than assist.

While in other cases we will help those who truly love the other and due to unforeseen circumstances are separated from each other or have not been able to connect. Once you contact us we will do a small divination, free of charge, to assess your current situation. Once we have established if this working can be done, we will discuss the matter with you and explain all avenues of the working. We will guide you through the process and answer any questions you might have concerning your case.

If you cannot obtain your goal through Magick, you can simply try a different avenue. If this does not work, cut your losses - even though it will be Hell to do so and move on.

There is another avenue you may wish to consider: Black Magick. However this avenue is only temporary and has to be reinforced from time to time or it will not be lasting. With this kind of working, we dominate the senses or faculties of your love interest on your behalf, making use of our Internal or External Forces under our command. We strongly suggest that you think this through carefully before choosing this avenue as this is a lonely road to tread and may only lead to more despair.

Remember, your heart should never rule you, you should govern your heart.

​Namaste!

Necromancy unites the Upper, Middle and Lower worlds through the life essence and rhythm of all living creatures. This Art is unlike ANY other Paradigm as it is truly remarkable in its manifold applications and uses. Once you as an individual practices this craft, you are "marked" for all time and can NEVER erase or change this. Unlike ANY other Magickal path, humanity (and all living creatures) is directly linked with the Forces of Death and cannot disassociate itself from this primal knowledge (save only insanity).

In the "Western Tradition" of Necromancy, the Triangle is favored in Conjurations. What does this symbol REALLY mean? Is it to ensnare the Spirit? No. Does it represent the Fiery Will of the Necromancer? No. What it actually represents is the Avatar. It simply serves as a homing beacon for the Spirit. Like a GPS. This Avatar is activated with an object link that belongs to the Deceased together with a medium for manifestation, such as purified water, blood, incense etc.

The question arises: Do you need a Triangle of Manifestation in Necromancy? No. Why Not? Simply put, many cultures has Conjured Spirits of the Dead successfully without using Western Systems or symmetrical symbols. Does this indicate that the Western Tradition of Necromancy is flawed? No, humanity is flawed, not the Great Arte.
 
In order to conduct a successful Necromantic ceremony you will need Spiritual Authority, Association and Expertise. Without this you will either fail or become victim of a Malicious Spirit. And people, these Spirits will RUIN your life to such an extent that no god or devil will be able to remove them, save only an Agent of Death, Master Necromancer or perhaps an Exorcist. Dabble in Necromancy, we double dare you.

Necromancy is the most volatile Occult practice in existence. Why? Because the Dead were once as we are now and some of these Spirits will do ANYTHING to reside within a living body again. Unfortunately there are A LOT of weak minded and spiritually timid individuals out there that makes easy targets for even the weakest of human Dead. You may envision these ravenous Spirits as legions upon legions of shaded masses  hovering around us, probing and prodding the very Being of the living, desperately trying to latch on to a potential victim. There are many braggarts and loud mouths that underestimate the Dead but these individuals do not know that the Dead are very much capable to devour even Daemonic Beings, as they are ravenous unending - The Malicious Dead is not known as the "Locust Horde of Lote' for their timid nature.

Ancestry workings - as in working with deceased Ancestors may or may not be considered as being part of Necromancy in the traditional sense. This is a subject matter which borders between Religion and Occult. This is a tricky subject with no right or wrong to it. This paradigm's functionality can balance on a knife's edge for practical usefulness on a day to day level. Consider this. The Dead will be the same as they were living, unless they manage to spiritually ascend (which is rare while dead - not impossible though) so if you had a grandfather that was a vagabond or druggie, then obviously he will have those same traits as a Spirit. So, you can either choose to honor your ancestor by means of offerings, prayers, conversations etc or make use of them as working Spirits. But strongly consider the nature and personality of your ancestor if you choose the latter. This can mean the difference between usefulness and well...grief. At the end of the day it simply depends on your preference as an individual, you may or may not choose to work with your ancestors.

In order to master any craft you need to master yourself first. By doing this you remove wanting aspects and flaws within your Being, thus building upon what remains in order to gain spiritual power and authority. But...the choice is yours.

​Namaste...

As we all know - there are many, many paths in the Occult World, some have been named, others not - some self-created and some already existing. In these paths, you make use of/work with External Forces, Spirits, Beings, Deities, Planets, Energies, Ideals, Thoughtforms - you name it. However, apart from the obvious - what makes all these paths valid and workable?

It has nothing to do with whatever Beings you call upon, whatever rituals you use, whatever tools you create - it's simply you. The main thing that all magick has in common (apart from energy), and is often overlooked - is you. You as a practitioner.

Look at, for example, starting a fire. You get a nice little area, place the tinder and stack the wood on top. You have the fuel for the fire - but there is no fire. So, you take a flint, strike it to let the sparks fall unto the tinder and voila! Now you have a fire. Magick is like a fire - the wood is your ritual tools and implements, the tinder is energy/ether, the sparks from the flint is will and desire, and - most important of all - the flint is you. Without the flint, you can have whatever kind of wood you want, whatever tinder you want, whatever area you want - there will be no fire. Same with magick - you can work with whatever you want, use whatever tools you want, use whatever methods you want...it doesn't matter. What matters is you.

We have written about this in many places - however, it's an important factor that should not be disregarded. Many books written on magick is flawed due to this - the author claims that if you do not use their methods, their rituals, their Beings - you will never succeed. 

This is why not all meditations, spells, rituals etc will work universally perfect for all practitioners alike - as each individual is unique and have different mental and spiritual requirements and viewpoints. This brings us down to - if you cannot associate with something, it won't work - whether it's a Daemon, Construct, Ideal, spell or whatever. Here follows a good example:

Joe Black is a LHP practitioner through and through in both beliefs and ideals. He makes use the the Averse Banishing Ritual of the Pentagram and it works wonders for him. One day, he tries the RHP version - and it simply does not work at all. At the same time, Samantha White is an RHP practitioner. She makes use of this same RHP version daily with 100% success - and when she tries the Infernal Middle Pillar ritual...failure. Why? Because of their personal viewpoints, associations and beliefs. Does it mean that one method is bullshit while the other is not? No - it simply means that you need kindred association with all your workings. You have probably heard or read concerning placebos or placebo effects as well - it works for the same reason - your belief in it. The Buddhists clearly state that if you do not have the belief, you will not succeed - and this is for good reason.

Here are a couple of points to keep in mind:

1) Association
2) Spiritual Growth
3) You

With these three points, you will always be successful within reason.

​Namaste...

​One of the things that most practitioners and practitioners-to-be debate upon is the timeframe magick takes to work in. Is it three days for a sign, three weeks for movement and three months for manifestation? Or is it seven? There are honestly so many examples of this. After monitoring such claims from people and grimoires alike, we've decided it's time for us to chip in as well - not to conform, but rather to give our opinion. Whatever you want to make of this and whether you want to believe this or not - is solely up to you.

So...how long does it take for magick to work? No-one alive or dead, not any Beings, Spirits or Deities can truthfully and accurately say. But why not? Now it's time for the nitty-gritty of it. In this post we shall explain the common things that can either slow down the process of magick, or speed it up. To do this, we're going to give you a crash-course in how magick works.

Magick is energy - and the intent of your spell/working etc is thus energy as well. Regardless if you work with your own faculties or with external Forces - it all boils down to energy. For ease of visualisation - you can see this energy as a thick viscous substance impregnated with will and intent surrounding the person or goal you have in mind. This substance is linked to both you and your target. From the moment you cast your spell or do your working - hell, from the moment you set your will and intent upon your goal before you even do your working - this mass of energy is already manifested and attached to the parties involved. So, since it is instantaneously attached to all parties involved, then why doesn't it take immediate effect like you see in the movies? Time for reality...

- Reality versus Hollywood
TV series, movies, books - anything concerning the Occult and Magick that you see on the telly with actors, producers, writers, directors and so forth is just that - a work of fiction. Yes, it might be LOOSELY based upon the truth...however it is dolled up for the masses to make it more elaborate and at times to carry over the meaning behind it. Think very carefully and lucidly now - do you seriously think that if you throw a poppet together and stick it full of pins, that the victim all of a sudden falls down with wounds directly over where you placed the pins? No. Same goes with Beings and such in Evocation - you will NOT see Them as is depicted in movies. If it was like this, then you would see people dropping all over the place with their limbs ripped off by an unseen Force - which you do not see. So if your life-long belief of magick was based upon the dreams of Hollywood...sorry to disappoint. 

- Negativity
There is negativity surrounding absolutely everyone and everything, all thanks to the negative ego...and thanks to this same thing, some people are more engulfed in negativity than others. Negativity is everything that is...negative. Insecurity, stress, worry...name it. So, how does this effect timeframes? Simple. This negativity that surrounds you as well as your target can be seen as a wall. So, the energy form your spellwork has to penetrate this wall (or at times walls) to get a good hold upon your target and even you to get the results to manifest. It does this by slowly breaking through little "gaps" in these walls and obviously, the more walls, the longer it will take to breach it. To speed it up, at least on your end - YOU MUST LET GO OF ANY AND ALL DOUBT IN YOURSELF AND YOUR WORKING...because negative self doubt will only cause it to take longer. The less negativity there is surrounding you and your target - the faster it will take effect.

- Be realistic
After a working has been done...do not expect ridiculous results. For example if you cast a spell for money, do not expect a fortune of money to magickally appear in your bank account from an unknown donor while you sit on your ass. That happens in fiction...not in reality. Be realistic in your expectations. Magick can and does perform miracles...but not like this.

- Spiritual Energy
To send energy, you must have energy to send. This goes along with a strong will, intent and desire for results. If you are not 100% invested in your goal...there is immediately room for self-doubt. Also - when you first step into the world of the Occult, do not think you can make the whole world bow at your every whim. You need to grow in your energy as well as your spiritual power - hence you must conquer yourself before conquering others.

- Let it go
There is a reason why grimoires that are worth their salt tells you to let it go after you have cast a spell. This works for two reasons. If you did the working without any external Forces - if you do not let it go, then it shows self-doubt again. If you did the working with an external Force and you do not let it go - it shows distrust in Whom you have worked with, and thus weakness. Do the math.

- Strange Ways
Magick sometimes manifests in very strange ways. Remember - energy and thus magick always takes the easiest route to the goal. So be clear in your statements, and also keep your eyes and mind open for "strange happenings" after you have done your working...it might lead to your desired goal. There is no such thing as coincedences.

This is simply a few examples concerning timeframes in magickal workings - for a more complete write up regarding this matter...refer to the book we wrote which is available here on our website, called "The Stars Are Not Right".

Namaste!

In your everyday life, you encounter limits. You know the limit of your energy while exercising, you know the limit of your appetite while eating, you know the speed-limit while driving and more. What are the purpose of these limits? To get to this, we must first understand the two different types of limits.

1) Limits placed by something/someone external from you.
2) Limits placed by yourself.

Now, because this is not a writing on your non-magickal life - we will discuss the different limits in your own magickal life.
In the world of the Occult - you will encounter limits. Some self-imposed and others not - some for your own good, and others not. The key here is understanding your limits and if they are productive or not.

Before you say that all limits are bad - think on this. You must know your limits as you know yourself. This means that if you, for example, just started reading about magick yesterday...you shouldn't attempt to Evoke today. This is a recipe for disaster. You must know your current level of knowledge, skill, capabilities, your Will and Desire and if you are ready or not. This doesn't mean that you will never get the opportunity to Evoke - no! In the world of the Occult - especially when you first start off - there is no easy way to reach your goals. It will take a lot of effort on your behalf - and this includes experience. Obviously, to get experience, you must push yourself past your usual limits - stepping out of your comfort zone - after all, theory will only get you so far. Here's where knowing your limits are important...if you do not know your limits, you won't know how far you can push yourself. In magick, it is usually not better to "jump into the deep end" (again, especially if you are a neophyte) - and it's best to take it step by step at first...even though you want to run. The world of the Occult has been there since the dawning of time - and will remain until the end...so it's not going anywhere. Know your current limit and know if you are ready to overcome this limit.

Another self-imposed limit (as we discussed in another thread) is specific paths or religions. We are not criticizing any paradigm, belief or those who follow them. We are simply showing you that if you're not careful - they can limit you...in a bad way. These limits cause you not to grow spiritually beyond a certain point, or to not grow spiritually at all. Look at some of the most prolific practitioners in history - they never simply stuck to one paradigm, and most of them didn't have any religious beliefs. It is in the human nature to want to believe and even worship something greater than you are - but if you are reading this, we believe you don't want to be like the rest of the masses, and you actually wish to pursue greatness. You cannot pursue greatness if you are crawling around in something else's shadow looking for approval. Know if your paradigm or beliefs are limiting you - and choose to break free, or to remain.

Then there are the limits posed on you by...you guessed it...that old devil called society. "Practicing magick is evil"..."There are no such things as Spirits or Beings"..."The only real things are things you can see and touch"..."There is only one true belief/religion"...society wants you to dress like them, speak like them, think like them, act like them - ultimately be them. Females should wear mini-skirts and crop-tops, must look anorexic, must go for plastic surgery, must go for males with lots of money and must have long blonde hair and a tan. Men must be muscular with a beard and short hair, must like cars and booze, must be attracted to the above-mentioned females and must have lots of money...no knowledge, wisdom, free-thought or even spiritual growth ever needed nor wanted. These people are society's darlings...as they cannot stand and be themselves - they can only follow. The rest who don't follow - who have the potential to become great in the Liberal Arts...are discarded as "unwanted mistakes". Have you ever wondered why? We can tell you that they are jealous, yes...but we will not. There are two types of people in this world - lions and sheep. So, will you take the easy way out and betray yourself by becoming a sheep, or will you see that this world and this life is only temporary and be true to yourself, knowing that while the sheep are crawling around in their own spiritual hells...you will tower above them like the god you are. The sad fact is that even if this reaches every single person in the world, only 5% will truly think deeply about it and apply this. Know the negative limits society places upon you and decide to overcome them.

Adding on to this - is another face of society - perception. "All Satanists or Satanic Witches must wear only black, blaspheme every chance they get, must work only with the Infernal Masses and must be sexually depraved." ... "All Shamans must be on a constant high with braided and beaded hair, carrying crystals and perfumes wherever they go."..."All Chaos Mages must have a paradigm that seems unorganized and must be eccentric and must have some mental condition." ... "Alchemists' sole practice is to transform physical metals into other physical metals and have nothing to do with the spiritual"..."Your race or gender determines your paradigm and you cannot choose." ... "All practitioners, regardless of their practice, must skulk around in the shadows and look like Goth rejects." Well surprise, surprise - we know people practicing all the aforementioned paradigms...and guess what? Those who are actual practitioners are absolutely nothing like society's perception on them (if you're reading this, you know who you are LOL). You most likely heard things like this floating around...and another sad fact is that people play into these roles! It doesn't matter what you practice, what gender you are, what race you are, where you live - what matters is YOU being TRUE TO YOURSELF! Know the limits you play into blindly and overcome them.

We're not writing all this to try to dictate how you must be and mustn't be...nor is this everything on the subject matter. We're only writing this so that you can open your eyes, open your mind and think, grow and reach your full potential. Whether you make use of this or not is up to you.

Namaste!