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Hitler was also elected in Germany. Democratically. And then got every other political party to hand over the power to him. Everyone in the government agreed in this voting to give him the power except one single party and except the people he'd already killed or put in prison and the ones that had already fled the country because they would have been killed or put into prison.

He was elected democratically. Legally. Remember that.

Yo, correct me if I am wrong please, but didn't Hitler rise to power because he promised to fix the German economy and people really liked that so they looked past everything else he was doing??? Like exactly what's happening in America right now???

So many people said they voted for Trump, put a truly evil person in power, because he said he'd fix the economy, and a little voice in my head is going, "Isn't that what happened with fucking Hitler??"

But I've seen no one point that out so maybe I'm miss remembering???????

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And remember kids, the next time someone tells you "the government wouldn't do that!" – they're gaslighting you. Bark at them. Bare your teeth and let them know that you know what you saw and what you heard. Don't move an inch from the standpoint you have, don't let anybody talk you out of the picture you've made yourself. It's not "oh yes they would", anymore. It's "they do and they will continue to do so." Be attentive. You know what's happening. Be loud about it.

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APT APT, uh, uh-huh, uh-huh

The satanic panic is never going to end. People will always call things satanic for any reason (or none at all). It's honestly exhausting

No, Hollywood is not satanic. Evil, yes, but not satanic. No, the music industry is not satanic. No, the newest Taylor Swift or Bruno Mars song doesn't promote selling your soul

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Just a Reminder

Don't become so wrapped up in your spiritual journey that you begin criticizing yourself for being human. You are meant to make mistakes, to not understand everything, and feel things that come along with the human experience. You were given this experience to expand spiritually. Your humanity is not a hindrance to your spiritual growth, it contributes to it. Even the most human gritty parts of you contribute to your growth, stop criticizing yourself. You're doing your best and you are growing even if all you're doing is surviving at the moment.

You're doing enough, you are enough, your spiritual growth & expansion is enough. 🪷

- Erika, The Clumsy Witch

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Going to throw this out into the aether:

If you're asking for help and you set clear boundaries about what magical actions you don't want to take, people who may be able to help might have to ask "why" before they can help.

This is probably not because they are getting ready to tear down your boundaries and try to force you to do magic you don't want to do.

I hazard this is because they probably need context to adapt their knowledge to your specialized needs.

Say you post, "can anyone provide a prosperity spell for a job? But I don't want to talk to spirits so please don't recommend that kind of magic."

A person asking you why you don't want to talk to spirits is not posing a rude or irrelevant question.

Do you not want to talk to spirits because you're under the impression that is the only reason why spells would include talking aloud, and you do not want to speak out loud during spells?

Do you not want to talk to spirits because they make you feel unsafe, and you don't want a spell that acknowledges them at all, even if you don't talk to them?

If you don't want to give details behind why you're seeking certain kinds of information, of course, don't share it.

But I think it's useful to consider that people can ask "why" not because they don't respect you, but rather because they are trying to understand your needs in order to help you more.

(I'm not saying assholes who don't care about boundaries don't exist. I have been in many cesspools where inexperienced or narrowminded practitioners simply do not understand why someone would have different boundaries than they do. My point is just, there are valid reasons to ask "why.")

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I'm working on it

I'd dress like a fucking wizard if I could

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If you are a trans American, and especially if you are a minor, please just log off for a couple days. Pretend it’s 2005 and watch movies on dvd. Journal, draw, hang out with your friends and stay off of social media. For the love of the Gods please do not kill yourself. We will get through this.

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I need all Luciferians and those who work with Lucifer to start using the tag Luciblr because I think it's great and funny at 3am

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just a small reminder that you don't need to leave offerings every day. you don't need to wait for a sign to start worshipping. you don't need to know about divination.

the gods still love you, no matter what kind of day you're having and they will appreciate anything you do for them, no matter how small.

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That's a really interesting take. I think it makes sense when you start to see the Christian God as one of many gods out there, and we don't feel naturally called to all of them. So just because this one is more popular doesn't mean everyone will match with him. Definitely something to think about for me.

Honestly, demons have been way more responsive to my prayers than the Christian God has ever been in all the years. I couldn't get nothing out of that guy who supposedly parted the ocean but couldn't give me a sign that he exists.

Anyways, demons have spoken to me and left me mental and physical signs of their presence even without me asking them for it. Idk who needs to hear this but you're allowed to doubt and to ask for signs. It doesn't mean you have "weak faith", it means you're questioning things and finding validation for your beliefs. That's a good thing. Never trust blindly. Think for yourself. Be independent. Don't be a sheep.

Ave Lucifer

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I don't intend to undermine the effectiveness of Satanic magic.

LaVey doesn't go into detail about any of the entities he calls upon, because he quite frankly doesn't believe in them outside of the ritual chamber. And that isn't to say that would make the rituals less effective at all. I'm questioning his methods, not his results.

What confused me most when I was reading the Satanic Bible by Anton Szandor LaVey a while ago, was LaVey's apparent magical system. The only original part of this book. And I'll tell you exactly why it doesn't make sense to me.

In case you haven't read the whole thing, don't waste your time, here's a short breakdown of what LaVey's magical system is:

He offers three different types of magic, which there are: 1. Destruction ritual 2. Compassion ritual 3. Sex ritual. What these do is, in the same order, help someone or yourself, curse a person, and attract a certain (type of) partner to you. Apparently, these are the only things important to a LaVeyan Satanist.

And how does LaVey work the magic? He employs the energy of emotions. That would be, for destruction – hate, regret, disdain, disgust; for compassion – an intense amount of (self-) pity; for a sexual partner – lust and sexual desire. I am not kidding you when I tell you that this is the entirety of the LaVeyan magic.

So what's so confusing about this? He uses emotions to fuel his magic. That works – right? Yes. It does. Which is exactly why I have the question: Why exactly does he invoke demons for his rituals?

LaVey instructs satanists to invoke Satan, Lucifer, Leviathan and Belial (if I remember correctly) as the 4 forces of nature and infernal magic for his rituals. However, LaVey was an atheist and didn't believe in any of these 4 entities. His magic was never fueled by any of these demons, nor is there a need for additional energy when you have already decided to use your own emotions as a main source for energy.

Thus my question – why the invocations?? Why the demons? You literally don't NEED them in this scenario.

I'm not saying you can't use them as additional fuel for your magic! You definitely can, as do I and many other demonolators. But LaVey did not even BELIEVE that they do anything! So why did he invoke them??

For show. He literally states that in the book. He does it for show because he likes the drama and he likes to make his religion look edgy. That's the answer.

Still, this is my main point of confusion with just his magical system. It's not the only thing I criticize about that book but it was definitely the cherry on top for me that concluded his entire magical system as an anti-christian power fantasy for me. You won't see me taking magical advice from that man.

(He also states that one cannot protect themselves from magic whatsoever.)

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ai does not belong in creative spaces. period.

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Overcoming Spiritual Burnout

Spiritual burnout can be overwhelming, leaving even the most passionate practitioner feeling disconnected and uninspired. When I experience this, I take it as a sign to pause, reflect, and refresh. Here's the process I follow to regain balance and reignite my spiritual energy:

1. Pause Spellwork and Rituals

The first step is giving myself permission to stop. I step away from all spellwork and rituals, allowing myself space to breathe and reset without feeling pressured to perform.

2. Clean My Space

Cleaning becomes a grounding activity. I physically clean my living space, clearing away dust and stagnation. This act of tidying feels like the first step in restoring order to my inner world.

3. Release and Recharge

I release old energies by gathering all my magical tools, crystals, rocks, and ritual items to cleanse and recharge them.

4. Rearrange and Reorganize

Sometimes, all it takes to shift the energy is rearranging my space. I organize my altar, herbs, and tools, creating a layout that feels fresh and energizing.

5. Remove What No Longer Serves

I take a critical look at my magical and personal belongings, removing anything that no longer serves me. Whether it’s items, old intentions, or energies, I release them with gratitude.

6. Pouring Waters Back to Nature

All my moon water and spell waters are poured into flower pots or back to the earth. This symbolic gesture feels like giving back and starting anew.

7. Decluttering and Redecorating

Decluttering is a therapeutic ritual in itself. I remove unnecessary items and redecorate with intention, bringing beauty and functionality back into my space.

8. The “All Spells Jar”

I collect the remains (herbs, flowers, fruits, sticks) of all my spellwork and combine them into a single jar. I leave this jar outside during a waning moon for seven nights, allowing nature to dissolve the energy of past workings. I put my rocks and crystals back into their boxes after cleansing them.

9. Creating the “Super Salt”

Any leftover salts from protection or cleansing rituals are combined and cleansed into one bowl to create a “super salt.” This blend is a symbolic fresh start, and the containers are cleaned and prepared for new intentions.

10. Starting Over Slowly

Burnout isn’t a failure; it’s a reminder to pause and nurture yourself. These practices help me restore balance, release stagnant energies, and reapproach my craft with renewed clarity and purpose. Take this time as an opportunity to grow, adapt, and reconnect with your magic in a way that feels authentic and fulfilling.

When I feel ready to return to my practice, I begin slowly and mindfully. I focus on simple, grounding tasks—lighting a candle, journaling, or meditating. I rebuild my craft step by step, allowing myself to reconnect with the joy and magic of the practice.

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What confused me most when I was reading the Satanic Bible by Anton Szandor LaVey a while ago, was LaVey's apparent magical system. The only original part of this book. And I'll tell you exactly why it doesn't make sense to me.

In case you haven't read the whole thing, don't waste your time, here's a short breakdown of what LaVey's magical system is:

He offers three different types of magic, which there are: 1. Destruction ritual 2. Compassion ritual 3. Sex ritual. What these do is, in the same order, help someone or yourself, curse a person, and attract a certain (type of) partner to you. Apparently, these are the only things important to a LaVeyan Satanist.

And how does LaVey work the magic? He employs the energy of emotions. That would be, for destruction – hate, regret, disdain, disgust; for compassion – an intense amount of (self-) pity; for a sexual partner – lust and sexual desire. I am not kidding you when I tell you that this is the entirety of the LaVeyan magic.

So what's so confusing about this? He uses emotions to fuel his magic. That works – right? Yes. It does. Which is exactly why I have the question: Why exactly does he invoke demons for his rituals?

LaVey instructs satanists to invoke Satan, Lucifer, Leviathan and Belial (if I remember correctly) as the 4 forces of nature and infernal magic for his rituals. However, LaVey was an atheist and didn't believe in any of these 4 entities. His magic was never fueled by any of these demons, nor is there a need for additional energy when you have already decided to use your own emotions as a main source for energy.

Thus my question – why the invocations?? Why the demons? You literally don't NEED them in this scenario.

I'm not saying you can't use them as additional fuel for your magic! You definitely can, as do I and many other demonolators. But LaVey did not even BELIEVE that they do anything! So why did he invoke them??

For show. He literally states that in the book. He does it for show because he likes the drama and he likes to make his religion look edgy. That's the answer.

Still, this is my main point of confusion with just his magical system. It's not the only thing I criticize about that book but it was definitely the cherry on top for me that concluded his entire magical system as an anti-christian power fantasy for me. You won't see me taking magical advice from that man.

(He also states that one cannot protect themselves from magic whatsoever.)

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Question to pagans who do magic

When y'all cast a circle using different forces, do you invoke 4 forces or 5? When you work with elemental forces, do you stick to the 4 or do you have a fifth? Cause I do and I was just curious if anyone else does that too. My circles never feel completely finished without the fifth force. Just wondering.

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When I get my own place someday, I desperately need an animal familiar which is some form of intelligent animal (preferably a bird/cat/rat/etc.) that will watch me as I make spells and brew up potions in my cauldron and watch my visitors with a sassy glare and roll it's eyes at me when I make a mistake and lets me try stuff on it only to look at me fully judging of whatever tf I created. I need a sassy animal familiar so bad, like, yesterday. I need it to be my best friend but idk if that's realistic. But I really want it.