It is no secret that angels go beyond the gender binary. Lucifer, a fallen one, is no exception, and as a notorious shapeshifter they can appear however they wish at the moment. (...) But there is more to it, something that goes beyond LGBT characteristics. As beautifully exemplified in their mythos, Lucifer is the epitome of Queer.
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Know of any good books for theistic Satanism/Luciferianism? Not sure which one I should get
I bought these four recently after being told they're good books for people just getting into theistic Satanism. Haven't read them yet, but I plan to soon.
The Infernal Gospel - Rev. Cain
The Satanic Scriptures - Peter H. Gilmore
The Unholy Bible - Rev Cain
At Satan's Altar - Marie Ravensoul
If any of my followers have any other suggestions, feel free to reblog or comment with add-ons. I'm always looking for new book recs!
Hope this helped, anon.
Similar to my grimoire guide, this is a guide on deity journals.
A deity journal is a journal dedicated to a deity. It’s filled with information, offerings, devotional pieces, etc. If you like journaling or can’t give other physical offerings (like food, libations, etc.), it’s one of the best offerings out there.
Usually deity journals are physical journals and notebooks. Binders and folders work as well. I have seen deity journals online, using things like Notion or Google Docs. Those are a little harder to format, but are great if you don’t have a notebook or aren’t a fan of physical journals.
Devotional Artwork
Devotional Playlists
Pressed/Dried Flowers or Herbs
Prayers
Devotional Poems or Stories
Myths
Recipes
Stickers
Experiences or Dreams
Photos
The Basics (Name, Epithets, Domains, Family, Associations, Holidays, Symbols, Sacred Days, Sacred Animals, Etc.)
Spells/Rituals That You Want To Or Have Done With Them
Offerings And Devotional Act Ideas
Journal Prompts
Magazine/Book Cutouts
Hymns
Shopping List (Things You Want To Buy For Them)
Fabric Scraps
Letters To Them
Divination Readings With Them
Coins Or Other Currencies
How You Celebrate (Or Plan To) Holidays Or Sacred Days With Them
UPGs
Altar Plans (Drawings Or Descriptions Of Altar Ideas)
Incense, Herb, And Oil Blends
Drops Of Wax, Wine, Etc.
Seed Packets
Blessings
Charms
Charm/Spell Bags
Travel Plans (Places You Want To Go For Your Deity)
Maps That Remind You of Them
Sigils Dedicates To Them
Superstitions Related To Them
Research On Their Birth Place
Devotional Jewelry Charging Station
Affirmations Dedicated/Influenced By Them
Small Sticks Or Branches
Book Annotations
Divination Techniques Related To Them
Relationship Goals (Better Communication, More Signs, Etc.)
Their Associated Rune/Tarot Card/Etc.
Teas And Tea Blends
Folklore/Mythology Entities Related To Them
Vision Board
Goals
Diary Entries And Rants
Taglocks
Paper/Straw/Etc. Dolls
Doodles
References/Further Reading
Demon-A-Day: Barbatos
BARBATOS – Duke
Color: Green
Incense: Sandalwood
Metal: Copper
Planet: Venus
Element: Fire (Under Ziminiar)
Demonic Enn: Eveta fubin Barbatos
Date (Connolly): June 1-10 (Day Time)
Date (Runyon): Apr 25-29
Archangel: Auriel
Origin: Fallen Angel, Order of Virtues. A good spirit.
Original text from the Ars Goetia:
The Eighth Spirit is Barbatos. He is a Great Duke, and appeareth when the Sun is in Sagittary, with four noble Kings and their companies of great troops. He giveth understanding of the singing of Birds, and of the Voices of other creatures, such as the barking of Dogs. He breaketh the Hidden Treasures open that have been laid by the Enchantments of Magicians. He is of the Order of Virtues, of which some part he retaineth still; and he knoweth all things Past, and to come, and conciliateth Friends and those that be in Power. He ruleth over 30 Legions of Spirits. His Seal of Obedience is this, the which wear before thee as aforesaid.
Other citations of note:
Barbatos is a spirit which reveals ‘astral’ grimoires that is methods of initiation which may be found by inspiration via the astral plane. This spirit, who rules 30 legions is an Angelick ruler of the Witchcraft – by nature one comes into being by the communication with animals (body language, posture ect) and the ways of astral shape shifting via dream.
From the Luciferian Goetia by Michael Ford
Seek Barbatos to stop magician’s personal wars with one another. Invoke Barbatos to communicate with your familiar if needed. Also invoke to protect your home from hidden attacks.
From the Daemonolatry Goetia by S. Connolly
Barbatos is a demon of communication and of protection. He can help you communicate with other animals, other people, and can keep you safe from outside harm and other people’s violent emotions. Along with this, he is also known for being still rather close to his angelic routes. Barbatos goes by no other names and is a subordinate spirit in Pope Honorius’ list of infernal spirits.
Demonic Ranking System: New and A Little Horrifying
Barbatos sounds cool, right? Definitely viable to mess around with and start out with, right? Ehhhhhhh. I’m a litle wary of the demons that do still cling to their angelic past. It can mean that they’re a lot more strict and a bit tougher to work with, but that’s a bit more from my perspective. Definitely has his uses, but just keep that in mind.
Have you ever interacted with Lucifer's dragon aspect ? Can't find a lot about it or in the end since snakes and dragons get mixed togheter it is the same as his snake aspect ?
I wouldn't really say it's the same aspect, as they are rooted in different stories, though the Dragon is also described as the Old Serpent so the connection is here.
The snake originally comes from the Serpent of Eden, the dragon comes from the apocalyptic Dragon in the Revelations, both of which were identified with Lucifer or Satan in Christian tradition, though only the Dragon was described as Satan in the Bible. Their imagery and associations are not identical though.
While I have written about Lucifer as the Serpent, I don't have experience with the Dragon, so I can only wish you good luck.
I have:
Abremlin 1,2, and 3
Aradia Gospel of the Witches
Three books of Occult Philosophy
A letter by John Dee
Ars Goetia/Lemegeton
Psuedomonarchia Daemonum
Liber Officiorum Spirituum
Book of Oberon
Ars Notoria
A Guide to Grand Jury Men
Forbidden Rites
Faust Tragedy
Grand Grimoire
Grimoium Verum
Grimoire of Honorius
Grimoire of Turiel
Grimoirum Imperium
Livre des Esperitz
Munich Manual of Demonic Magic
Hygromanteia
FASCICULUS RERUM GEOMANTICARUM
Black Pullet
The Demonology of King James 1
Testament of Solomon
Dogme et Rituel de la Haute Magie
Dictionairre Infernal
Daemoniality or Incubi and Succubi 18+
Irish Witchcraft and Demonology
I also have:
Demonolatry:
Goetic Common Sense
Satanism:
Paradise Lost
Modern Satanism: A Review
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/173UJXWyDMHvsEpFSAZCMWRKVKHO_m4Uh
Contemplate the stars.
Learn something new.
Share some fruit with him.
Take care of yourself.
Boost voices of marginalized people.
Explore his depictions in art.
Study philosophy.
Learn and correct misinformation about snakes and other villanized animals.
Light him a candle and contemplate the fire.
Write them little thank you notes.
Play music that reminds you of them, and invite them to listen with you.
Do something that brings you pleasure.
Donate to organisations doing work connected to what he stands for, like fighting oppression and helping oppressed people.
Write a list of things you appreciate about him, then try to do the same for yourself.
Learn about their history.
Simply talk to him.
Sing them a song.
Please note that none of these are simple "Satanism 101" titles. I don't really believe there is such a thing, at least not for me. However there is a good reason for each one being on the list, which I will explain. There also won't be any magic or witchcraft recommendations on this list, because while magic is absolutely compatible with Satanism, Satanism is a religion and witchcraft is a practice. I may update this list periodically, so if you reblog or save this post, check back in on it once in a while.
Paradise Lost by John Milton. I'd argue this text is one of the closest things Satanism has to "scripture," if there is a Satanic canon then Milton is absolutely a part of it. It can be a bit of a tricky read but it's a beautiful poem loaded with imagery and metaphor to feed the soul. If the style is a struggle for you to read, I'd recommend listening to an audio version, it's very beautiful when read aloud.
Revelations from the Christian Bible. Yes, I'm serious. If you, as a Satanist, are going to read any part of the Bible, make it Revelations. It's poetic and esoteric and full of references to Satan and the demonic.
Inferno by Dante Alighieri. The one might surprise some people, as Satan absolutely isn't depicted in a flattering light in it. However, Inferno has had a surprising amount of influence on the Christian understanding of Hell and the demonic, which is part of why I feel it is valuable, as Satanism is derived from Christianity. Many stereotypes about what one may expect when one gets to hell comes from this book. Furthermore, it's just a fun read.
Origins of Satan by Elaine Pagels. This one is a historical study of Satan as a religious figure, and I think it ought to be required reading for anyone getting into Satanism. Satan isn't just a vague or meaningless deity, he has been weaponized by Christianity throughout the centuries to target very specific groups of people for specific reasons. If you are to take on the mantle of Satanist, I recommend understanding what sort of legacy you're associating yourself with. You are becoming an adversary to God - but what, to the Christian eye, makes one an enemy?
Vepar in my experience is very much like her domain, the sea - dangerous and fierce, life-giving and nurturing, a being of both creative and destructive power.
Salem. Agenderflux. Mix of all pronouns and terms. Sapphic aroace and polyam. Poet, horror fan, hermit. Satanist and eclectic polytheist. Azazel. Main blog is thirstyvampyre {I do NOT support racism, Nazis, cultural appropriation, terfs, queerphobia, fascism, or sexism. If I reblog anything that condones any of the above, please let me know. I do not want it on my blog.}
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