#baby demonolator

[yamimichi]

[yamimichi]

I started out my practice leaning heavily to Wicca because (at that time) I didn't know any better.

I've changed a lot since then.

I will still say Blessed Be to someone who said it to me first because I don't want to seem rude. I will no longer initiate it though.

As far as So Mote It Be... I would use it when I was still on the bird app a few months ago.

Since then I have become a baby demonolator and I honestly don't know what I'm supposed to say or not say now.

uh calling more experienced witches… thoughts on using ‘so mote it be’ and ‘blessed be’?

[devildevotee]

i don't talk about this a lot but i want to post this in hopes it'll help someone feel comforted.

growing up with an embedded instinct to distrust the demonic is hard and exhausting. being a satanist or a demonolator with a christian upbringing can be hard, especially when that christian upbringing is directly responsible for the little voice in your head that tells you "they're going to hurt you."

but i want to write this saying whoever you work with, it's going to be okay. they'll understand, and perhaps even make efforts to go against what you've been taught. they will take time to listen, and to comfort you, because they know how hard it is, and how hard you're fighting against that ingrained instinct. they know it's a battle, and regardless of what paranoia tells you, they'll be here with you (and during times i've needed space too, they have given me that as well).

and above all, if you take anything from this post, just know they won't be mad at you for having that ingrained instinctual paranoia. i've worked with plentiful-a-demon of varying personalities, and i've never been punished for my fears. sometimes they let me figure things out myself and realise they aren't here to hurt me on my own terms, and sometimes they appeared in dreams to directly show me they're on my side.

this isn't to say that demons are cuddly wuddly harmless little babies, but they KNOW your real intentions in working with them, as opposed to embedded paranoia about them. they can see what you REALLY feel, and in my experience, have had no problem combing through that.

[silverthornwitchery]

Thank you for speaking up about Lilith and the Kabbalah on that "baby demonolatry" post floating around. If I had a dime for every time I've had to correct people, I'd be very wealthy.

Yeah. I feel the misinformation that's out there could get someone seriously hurt eventually. My theory as to why so many newer demonolators, satanists, luciferians, etc attach to Lilith is likely due to feeling the need for a divine feminine figure, and due to how well known she is, people automatically want to work with her despite not knowing or understanding her role in Judaism aside from what pop-culture and Wiccan-washed (don't think that's a word but it is now) sources say. This is coming from someone who used to venerate Lilith before realizing it was appropriation.

There's plenty of LHP friendly divine feminine figures that can be venerated that DONT appropriate a closed religion:

For example:

Eve - christianity

Babalon - Christianity, popularized through Thelema (which has issues but most religions do. Just be critical and use common sense)

Astaroth

Diana - Roman goddess. In Stregoneria we consider Lucifer to be her consort

Hekate - a lot of traditional/folkloric witchcraft paths venerate her alongside Lucifer

Innana/Ishtar

I also feel like a lot of the reason people keep insisting on Lilith despite there being very similar entities that aren't appropriative is because people either feel like they NEED to work with Lilith to be a "real satanist" or feel like it's a way of giving Christianity the middle finger. Which it isn't since Lilith isn't really in Christianity. People tend to assume that all Abrahamic religions are like Christianity, specifically American Christianity, which is VERY false. It comes from misunderstanding and then religious trauma that likely leads to wilful ignorance... which leads to even more appropriation and misinformation, and people being like "you only don't want us worshipping her because she's a demon!!!!" Type thinking which is harmful as fuck, because that will only lead to them not wanting to actually listen.

[thegospelaradia]

Crystal Matrix Basics

Hello my witches, baby witches, aspiring spell casters, students of the occult, and seasoned shamans alike! I'm coming at you today with a brand new entry in my special series on intermediate to advanced sorcery. I'll try to keep updating this blog on at least a weekly basis - if not more often. But, I'm only an interdimensional multifaceted galaxian xenine quantum manipulation nexus in a human body, after all!

Crystal matrices are a component of a much larger school of magic, and one that I always enjoy teaching: the art of WARDING!

To ward means to guard or protect. We do this in the most basic sense a lot of different ways. Someone making the sign of the cross, spitting upon seeing a bad omen, casting a circle of salt, amulets, talismans, gris gris bags, a chicken's foot, eleke beads, a pocket full of iron nails - these behaviors all have one thing in common: they're wards.

My Catholic mother rarely makes the sign outside of church, but when she does? It's a whole production. Spitting to her left and right as she crosses herself, raising her eyes to the sky, and muttering what I imagine is the Hail Mary. There's a rarity to it, because of the severity to it. My mom is in the habit of crossing fingers and knocking wood, and there's always a crucifix around her neck. That, combined with her morning and evening prayers, is typically enough to keep her feeling "warded" all day.

All cultures have their own warding rituals, and it's very likely there is a specific tradition (I find "superstition" racist and colonial) from your own family's culture. If there is? Use it. The magic of your ancestral lineage is always going to be more powerful than a spell you find online.

I've gotten a bit off track, but it's important to realize that all people, from all cultures, and from all walks of life perform some manner of warding magic.

Now, the working we'll be learning today is a bit more complex than the sign of the cross, but as a witch I believe we have more complicated needs when it comes to magickal protection.

Whenever we create sacred space in a traditional manner or cast a Wiccan circle, it's important to remember that these practices are fundamentally seperate from warding spells. A magic circle is a space in which to raise and contain energy in a cone of power. They are NOT circles of protection. No matter how deeply you are embraced by the magick, there is very little chance that a circle of salt is going to "protect" you. That's why we have banishing spells after our rituals.

Why is it important to have this in mind? In my practice, demons and spirits are what we make of them. All demonolators know that just as one might work with the Greek and/or Roman gods - for example - demons can also be part of your pantheon. Not even a very accomplished Magus could cast a warding spell to keep out Diana or Bacchus, and the same goes for demons. At best, a magical circle keeps out all the negative "vibes" that we're increasingly bombarded with.

I have a labyrinth of selenite as a permanent part of my altar - they're great at absorbing EMF and negative energy, and I keep them front and center for just that reason. But, back to demo

Demons are the gods that Christianity tried to eliminate. There's really not much to be afraid of where they are concerned. Working with demons is something best attempted by shadow magi (those who have integrated their shadow selves) but again - I'm not teaching wards that stop demons, angels, or gods. Do you really think Belial or Leviathan can be bothered to pay you personally a visit?

A fear of demons is a Christian concept. The word originally (the Greek Daimon) was a sort of guardian spirit everyone is born with. The Devil isn't the source of all evil (that's capitalism) and demons aren't in shadows waiting to ruin your life. Few things are.

Now, let's get to the magick!

With those disclaimers and background out of the way - let's talk crystal matrix warding!

For this enchantment, you will need:

Palo Santo, Agua Florida, Holy Water, Black Salt, Yerba Santa, or any other purification medicine. (Remember: white sage is over farmed and culturally specific.)

A magic broom / a bundle of tree leaves, esp. from the druid sacred trees.

Copal, sandalwood, cedar, francincense, myrrh, or your preferred incense.

4 quartz points*

A small table

Incense holder

Wand

Athame

Optional: an equal number stones of various types.

Optional: an orgone pyramid, a large piece of vanondanite, a meteor, or a large free-standing piece of selenite/himalayan pink salt

*as these are the only requisite stones, and will be doing the brunt of the work in the spell, choose 4 crystals that are at least 1.5 to 2 inches and well shaped for the task (jamming into the corners of your room).

Personally, I'm not a huge fan of spells that come with long lists like wedding registries. Brujería on a budget is my favorite kind of magic. That said, you should always have purification medicine (I can't ever remember NOT having a bottle of Agua Florida), at least one sacred incense (Nag Champa is a great substitute), and some kind of ritual tool (don't have a wand made of elk horn, emerald, and gold? Enchant a kitchen knife or paint brush. Consecrate a Sailor Moon wand replica. Go outside a stick, hold it up, and shout "this is my magic stick!". You really don't need to drop a lot of cash on this.

Oh, and a magic broom.

Seriously.

Your broom needs to be functional but sole-use. Using the same broom to sweep the kitchen and then your sacred space? It almost cancels out. A magic broom must have a single purpose - to sweep away negative energy.

Your magic broom doesn't have to be fancy. You need not buy a hundred dollar bundle of twigs from Etsy (you can though, if you want). In a pinch, buy a hand broom (not that comfortable) or a regulation size broom from a home goods store.

TBH? I just finished my masters degree so I've had to get very creative with my spell ingredients. Rather than go make an Ikea trip to find a nice witch broom, I gathered a few thin branches from a cedar tree. I've also - when they were blooming - used stems of my yerba santa and basil plants. These work best with holy water, but consecrating is a breeze. Find what you have on hand and use that - don't blow all your money on magic.

OK, now down to the actual spell! Let's go through it step by step.

First, cleanse and purify the room you want to ward. Using either a standard broom or a bundle of herbs dipped in holy water, sweep or swish from the center out - widdershins.

Light your incense in the center of the room. Sit in front of the censer and enter into a state of contemplation. Slow your thoughts. Follow your breath.

If you work with deities, divinities, demons, orishas, etc. - invoke their power.

With a clear mind, close your eyes and begin to meditate on safety - set your intention: "harmful forces: be this your bane. Go ye back from whence you came." Your intention is to block negative energy - not spirits. Most supernatural beings are indifferent to you.

Walking clockwise around your room, place into each corner a quartz point. Whisper into the stone your wish - that no negative energy will enter.

Once you've placed all four crystals, take your athame in hand. If you have a compass, locate the NE or E crystal. Check that the crystal is secure (I shoved mine in the wall cracks) and then touch it with the tip of your athame/tool.

Here you'll need to utilize your visualization skills. Using your athame/tool, draw a line of energy (gold, white, or blue are good choices to envision) from the first crystal to the next.

Repeat this process until you return to the first crystal. You will have a line of magical light running along the wall and around the bottom of your entire room.

Starting at the first crystal, raise a line of magick up to the ceiling. Repeat the previous process.

When you are done, (you should be going up, across, down, back up, across) you will be in a cube (or irregular polygon) of magical energy. Focus on the crystals as you move.

Sit for a moment in front of the censer and strengthen the visualization - you are sitting in an irregular polygon of energy.

With your wand, walk around clockwise from the first crystal. This is where your creative energy comes in - draw (like a light drawing) magickal and protective symbols as if on a wall that sits like skin atop the physical wall. Invent your own mantra to chant. "Ommmmmmm" works in a pinch.

Your room is now a cube or polygon of energy, covered on all sides with magical graffiti. These symbols will protect you. The crystals have become sentient guardians. Imagine, if you can, a spider web of runes and protective symbols stretching across it.

This is optional, and a bit labour intensive, but the next step would be to create a "generator" to "power" your warding. On a small table, lay out a cloth and place in the center a crystal pyramid, an orgone pyramid, or any other large power stone. Around it, either in an ordered or organic manner, place various small crystals.

Once you are confident with your "core," enter into as deep a meditative state as possible. Channel energy from above and below, push it into your core matrix, and then envision beams of the same magical energy from the central matrix to the other, larger one. In your mind's eye, see the energy swirling clockwise from the generator outwards. Your matrix is now powered by a crystal core.

For the next few days, meditate on your matrix and the core (if you built one) to reinforce the permanence of the ward.

It's easy to find crystal matrix cloths online - especially on Etsy. I use a Cube of Metatron crystal matrix cloth - because it's pretty. You can use anything, honestly. The energy and intent are what's important.

And that's pretty much it! Keep your matrix in mind as often as possible. Maintenance is importance so this spell isn't a one time deal. In addition to reinforcing the wards, it also will give you a good indication as to when the system needs to be recharged - from the core outward.

I know, I know; this is a lot. I just hope you haven't gotten too confused by what should have been "crystals in each corner and some more in the middle of the room."

Complicated and long as it may be, this spell has given me a peace I didn't know I could have. As someone with PTSD, feeling secure and safe anywhere is massive. And it isn't just me: everyone who comes into my space remarks on how safe and warm they feel in the matrix. As I said - forget demons and "evil" spirits. Once you're protected from the rampant negative energy radiating from your surroundings, you'll thank me.

And then there's my favorite protection charm - my Black Magic woman.

But that will have to wait until next time, my witches!

-Magus Aradia

[yamimichi]

Incoming Rant...

PRINCE STOLAS DOES NOT BELONG TO VIVZIEPOP!

Vivzie did not create him. Nor did she create any of the other daemons in the Ars Goetia.

According to my own UPG this is an insult to Prince Stolas.

When I and other daemonolators try to find research material on Prince Stolas, be it on Google or YouTube or wherever, and 99% of what we come up with is Helluva Boss this and Helluva Boss that, it's extremely infuriating. At least for me.

Sorry for the rant but I'm pissed. At least it was a short rant.

[yamimichi]

Stolas ramec viasa on ca

I know this is Latin but I can't find a translation.

I was having a severe anxiety attack and I listened to this chant on YouTube. It helped me calm down.

Update: It's not Latin. Oops.

[yamimichi]

I sound like a broken record here at home. I'm always saying "I don't know what to do."

And that broken record is playing again.

I have researched as much as I can about Prince Stolas. Sadly Google isn't very much help. You can probably figure out why.

I've made a document of all the information I could find. But I feel like there's more to learn, and I just don't know where to find it.

So I sit here looking at the screen saying to myself "I don't know what to do."