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Michael W. Ford
Foreword by E.A. Koetting
• BECOME A LIVING GOD
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Apotheosis: The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Luciferianism
Infernal Apotheosis Series: The Complete Works of Michael W. Ford
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Credits
Authors: Michael W. Ford & Hopemarie Ford
Foreword: E.A. Koetting
Illustrators: Kitti Solymosi, Mitchell Nolte, Nestor Avalos, Francesco
Saverio Ferrara & José Gabriel Alegría Sabogal
Editor: Timothy Donaghue
Publisher: Succubus Productions Publishing & Luciferian Apotheca
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Acknowledgments
•
IWISH to thank the following individuals who have supported the Great
Work and carrying out my Oath of the Magus and True Will according to my
Daemon:
Hopemarie Ford my beloved wife and partner who has contributed to this
work), Artists Kitti Solymosi, Mitchell Nolte, Nestor Avalos, Francesco
Saverio Ferrara, José Gabriel Alegría Sabogal and all the others who bring
visual representation of the pantheons of the Luciferian Path; Paul Nunez
(whose belief and dedication is unrivaled) and Editorial Manus Sinistra;
Pharzhuph and Editora Via Sestra, Sara Ballini and Hekate Editions (my
gratitude always Soror!), John Rose and musical associates, Ilya Affectvs and
Corona Barathri, Nathaniel Harris, Stephen Flowers for inspiring my
academic research so many years ago, Paul Fredric, Season Cole and my
Portland friends and allies, Asenath Mason, Edgar Kerval and Emme Ya,
Magister Dualkarnain of The Order of Phosphorus and the many, many more
I call friends and associates. I especially want to thank Timothy Donaghue of
Becoming A Living God for believing in the work! •
Tablet of Lucifer
•
Acknowledgments
Foreword11
Introduction13
Triad of the Morning Star
Book One
1. The Left-Hand Path
What Is the Right-Hand Path?
What Is the Left-Hand Path?
2. Am I Luciferian?
Key Luciferian Traits
3. Foundations of Luciferian Philosophy
4. The 11 Luciferian Points of Power
5. The 11 Luciferian Points of Power — Explained
6. Morals & Concepts of Basic Belief
Luciferianism Is an Identifiable & Distinct Philosophy
Origins of Humanity: Intelligent Design or Evolution?
Regarding Sexuality
Regarding Life After Death
7. Triad of the Morning Star
Liberation
Illumination
Apotheosis
Conceptions of Luciferian Philosophy & Structure of Practice
8. The 11 Luciferian Points of Power in Practice
Balance in Luciferianism
Reject the Victim & How to Identify a Luciferian
9. The Four Pillars of Luciferianism
Power, Balance, Strength & Wisdom
The Experience of Liberation, Illumination & Apotheosis
Liberation
Illumination
Apotheosis
10. The Metaphysics of the Adversary
Words of Power & Frameworks on Magick
11. The Keys to Magick
Key 1: The Will
Key 2: The Desire
Key 3: The Belief
12. Meditation
Mantra, Chants & Passionate Invocations
Imagination & Fantasy in Magick
Components in Successful Magick
13. The Test of the Devil’s Mask
14. Theogonia
15. Darkness & Light
Understanding Darkness & Light
Darkness
Light
Balance
Ignis Daemonicus
Book Two
16. The Daemonic Fire
17. Basic Definitions of Magick
The Great Work
18. Reasons for the Practice of Magick
Reason 1: Liberation
Reason 2: Insight
Reason 3: Strength
Reason 4: Growth
Reason 5: Exaltation
Reason 6: Experience
Reason 7: Passion
19. Symbols & Their Meanings in Luciferian Magick
Deific Masks
The Dragon & Serpent
The Morning & Evening Star: Venus
The Adversary & the Hidden Essence of the Demonic
20. Ritual Magick
The Altar
The Athame or Dagger
The Wand
The Pentacle
The Chalice or Cup
The Robe or Cloak
The Bell
Candles
Parchment
Incense
Altar Cloth or Tapestry
The Shadow or Witch Name
21. Ritual Initiation
Definitions & Objectives
22. The Magick Circle
The Luciferian Goetic Circle
The Circle of the Adversary
The Circle of the Angelic Dekadarchs
The Grand Luciferian Circle
The Circle of the 11 Powers of Chaos
The Litan Triangle of Invocation and Evocation
The Simplified Hermetic Circle of Triads of Light & Darkness
The Triangle of Evocation
The Triangle of Infernal Evocation
23. Constructing Rituals
Invocation
Evocation
Definitions & Objectives
Statement of Intent
Focus on Sigil in Invocation & Evocation
Traditions in Luciferianism
24. Solitary Self-Illumination Ceremony
Ceremony Preparation
The Self-Illumination Ceremony
25. The Circle Casting Rituals
The Ritual of Summoning Cain
The Algol Ritual of Azhdeha
Casting the Circle of the Adversary
Ritual of Infernal Union
Lucifer & The Satanic Spirit
Book Three
26. Lucifer, the Morning Star
Earliest Origins of Lucifer
Lucifer & Satan
What Is the Adversary?
27. Monotheism & Religious Restriction
The Origins of Yahweh
The Assembly of Light Bearers (ALB)
Glossary
Bibiliography & Suggested Reading
Michael W. Ford
Become A Living God
•
Foreword
E.A. Koetting
•
LOOKING back through time, my rise into public view as an ‘authority’
in the occult was fast, and it was not at all accidental.
I first decided that I wanted to be an author at 12 years old, and that goal
became the focal point of my education, my entertainment, and eventually
my obsession. I studied the way that different authors craft sentences,
paragraphs, chapters, and storylines. I deconstructed character biographies to
understand how the author is able to evoke a personality onto a blank page. I
paid special attention to how the meta theme and the personal, social, or
spiritual morals were woven into the narrative.
10 years later I sat with my first manuscript in front of me, and I felt totally
overwhelmed and unprepared.
Sitting at my desk and writing every day wasn’t work at all; at times my
writing seemed my only faithful friend. Shaping my thoughts into words was
possibly my greatest talent. Once I was able to tether my love of writing to
my obsession with the occult, my destiny seemed clear.
I just have to write good books, and I’ll make it, I imagined.
Then I took my manuscript to publishers and agents, and nearly every
single one informed me that the publishing business is tough. It’s a ‘dog-eat-
dog’ industry, there are more authors than readers, I was told, and that my
work will always be measured against my competition’s latest release.
I had studied the competition as well, and I maintained that, in my chosen
field, I didn’t have any competition. I mean this with absolute respect: in
seeking out works by my assumed competitors, the information, applications,
and insights presented were so unique and the ways that the best authors
transmuted ideas into books were so original that there was no comparison.
It wasn’t a matter of merely seeing the same thing from a different
perspective—the best occult authors saw, experienced, experimented with,
and drew conclusions from the most mysterious happenings in human
existence, focused on a subject that assumes a different form and manifests a
different result for each person who interacts with it.
I rejected the idea of competition outright. There was no competition; there
was only unconscious collaboration.
Writing any authoritative piece requires an impressive depth of research,
and in my opinion, any respectable occult authority will also test the theory
of a practice to be able to accurately report on it. Adepts are not cultivated in
a vacuum, but Ascent relies on the assimilation of the collective body of
knowledge and experience of predecessors and peers, their understandings
forming the launching pad of other original ideas.
My occult obsession drove me to lengthy and deep studies of classical
grimoires and the works of revivalist occult philosophers, but as I dove into
the field of instructional authorship, my focus turned more sharply to the
works of contemporary teachers: to those who publishers referred to as my
“competition,” but who I really looked to as models and examples.
My competitors have always secretly been my heroes.
At the time of this writing, I will be 40 years old in two years. I’m still
young, and I have already accomplished more than I ever imagined myself
capable. As Abaddon said to me:
You have exceeded everyone’s brightest expectations for you.
Though I think that Abaddon may have been mocking me, it still makes
me smile because it is true.
Having the opportunity to work alongside my living heroes, to see my
name set in print in the same vicinity as the authors and teachers who have
taught and inspired me is perhaps the most amazing form of recognition of
the value of my work. I am humbled by the chance to work with and publish
alongside modern Adepts like Asenath Mason, Edgar Kerval, Bill
Duvendack, S. Connolly, and so many others whose works have helped me
formulate my own ideas and discover new ways of being and doing from
their original concepts.
Throughout my rise, though, one black sorcerer has been referred to more
than any other as my competition: Michael W. Ford.
“If there is one author you need to beat,” my publishers tried coaching me,
“It’s Michael Ford.”
Ford is a few years my elder, both through biology and bibliography. As I
worked to build my name and to build trust with an audience that I struggled
to expand, for the first few years I secretly felt like I was trying to catch up to
Michael Ford but that I was always just a few steps behind him. For the sake
of my own maturation, magickally and professionally, I eventually had to let
go of him as my imaginary big brother and start viewing my work as equal
and parallel to his, so that it hopefully could evolve to be just that.
I can’t say whether or not I ever caught up to Michael, as his magickal and
professional evolution has been in forward motion and gaining momentum all
along, and that my Ascent has benefitted from his work, and continues to do
so.
The fact that our paths have now converged, and the opportunity that I now
have to help in the publication of Michael W. Ford’s Apotheosis, is an
incredible honor, yet is not at all surprising. I would call it ‘Fate,’ although
I’m almost certain that Michael could trace this convergence to a chain of
choices, events, and even attitudes that have culminated in this expression of
Will, Desire, and Action.
Whatever the cause, I am grateful.
The subtitle for Apotheosis is a perfect summary of this work: The
Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Luciferianism.
The name Michael W. Ford has nearly become synonymous with
Luciferianism as its own self-contained magickal system, from the many
books that he has authored, to the magickal orders that he has developed (and
that others have developed from of his work), and even grounded through his
musical projects, there is no question that Michael walks with Lucifer.
This text is not Ford’s first pass at an all-encompassing primer on
Luciferianism, but it without a doubt his best, and most complete treatment
on the topic. The Bible of the Adversary, Beginning Luciferian Magick, and
even Luciferian Witchcraft could be considered as such tomes.
What is clear in Apotheosis, however, is that the subject being
encompassed is either much wider and deeper than any of us had ever
imagined, or that it is growing; that the Luciferian Current itself is expanding
and sinking deeper; the Darkness is ever growing as we step into Lucifer’s
Light.
It is also clear, in reading between the lines and comparing this work to all
of Ford’s previous texts, that the newcomers to Black Magick are not only
growing in number, but they are coming to us much more evolved than ever
before. They have more information, better information, and more hunger for
truth than in any other time in history. They are ready for a challenge, and
Apotheosis delivers!
Ford teaches magickal methods both drawn from ancient sources as well as
developed in his own magickal practice, and field-tested by countless
Luciferians worldwide. He provides rituals that do work, theory that actually
makes sense, and his ability to write a good book seems to never diminish.
In my own valuation of this work, though, I am much more impressed by
the focus on what I call ‘The Inner Game’: how to be magick instead of
practicing magick; how to embody freedom instead of seeking to be free;
how to become power itself!
To this end, the instruction in Apotheosis provides clear, workable, and
powerful lessons in ritual format and magickal technique. Probing
magnitudes deeper into the real inner initiations into Lucifer’s Light, Ford
also is diligent in grounding these teachings by providing some very practical
advice with suggestions that could at face-value be dismissed as ‘mundane.’
These are in actuality some of the most powerful pieces of the whole
puzzle. In fact, these very practical and logical recommendations on how the
Luciferian thinks, behaves, believes, and lives his or her life all form the
spine of Lucifer’s very real and tangible power.
It is my proposition that Ford, in this work, brings to the surface the secrets
of power that have been hidden in plain sight, and he underscores the fact that
the freedom and power desired by the Luciferian is not only presented within
the ritual temple, but is integrated as a necessary part of every aspect of the
black magician’s life and self, from the most transcendental to the most
mundane—all of which are encompassed by and divulged through
Apotheosis!
E.A. KOETTING
March 9, 2019 •
Introduction
•
THIS is a work dedicated to the introduction, philosophy, and basic
practices of Luciferianism. You will read of building a self-disciplined
regimen of applying the 11 Points of Power consistently until you break old
habits and establish new ones. Many new habits are made by consistent
practice over a period of one month. You will begin to understand key
differences between Luciferianism and other paths, including the similarities.
Luciferianism is not an alien path which keeps out other schools of thought,
rather, it supplements and encourages self-directed initiation by embracing
the similarities and your unique individuality.
This is a guided introductory work which presents concepts and symbols
associated with the Triad of the Morning Star; Liberation, Illumination and
Apotheosis are three concepts in which initiation is experienced and
categorized for the sake of simplicity. Validation is a major part of
Luciferianism, this builds and enhances our potential as individuals.
You will also be able to define and recognize how the 11 Points of Power,
the basis of Luciferian philosophy, as well as the Tenants outline the structure
of what defines Luciferianism. Will, Desire and Belief is also a triad which is
successful with internal and external transformation of the final Triad: Mind,
Body and Spirit of the Black Adept.
I wish you the very best upon the Left-Hand Path, holding on to the
perception that you alone have all the tools required to experience continual
Liberation, Illumination and the ecstasy of Apotheosis in this life.
Ba Nam I Aharman
MICHAEL W. FORD, Magus Akhtya Dahak Azal’ucel
February 21, 2019 •
Triad of
the Morning Star
Preparation of the Living Temple of
Mind, Body & Spirit
Book One
•
The Left-Hand Path
An Introduction
•
THIS book is a basic introduction and explanation of Luciferian
Philosophy including the differences and similarities between similar
traditions including Satanism within Left-Hand Path schools of thought.
Seeking purposeful knowledge to comprehend on a deeper level long
forbidden topics and gaining the insight which can open gateways to wisdom
and leads to personal power. While the greater details of Left-Hand Path
(LHP) and Right-Hand Path (RHP) will not be explored in this work, a basic
definition of both will be explained with an emphasis on the Left-Hand Path.
What Is the Right-Hand Path?
The Right-Hand Path (RHP) is the structure of belief and understanding
in most monotheistic cultures and religions. This includes Christianity,
Judaism, Islam, Buddhism and the mainstream neo-pagan communities. The
Right-Hand Path is basically a conscious acceptance and desire to surrender
the self or merge with the Objective Universe, depending on religious beliefs,
possible to unite in submission to a higher “god” or rewarding creator-deity.
The Right-Hand Path is structured to remove the so-called burden of
individualistic, isolate and self-liberating beliefs; RHP exists as the great
“blending machine” of the masses and a pre-ordained story in which a creator
god and his savior son have plans for humanity – if mankind submits and
believes in Christian theology. Right-Hand Path religions are vastly intolerant
despite preaching lamb-like conduct and thoughts in society; those who don’t
adhere to monotheism are considered “lost souls” and often requiring
“saving” to herd them into the path of heavenly nirvana and dissolution of the
individual psyche into “God”.
Right-Hand Path beliefs are deeply held in unnatural bonds from the
fallacy of Dualism. Dualism considers a totally “good” being and to the
extreme opposite a completely “evil” principle as well. Nature is ignored for
the balance which is easily observed by almost anyone who can open their
eyes and see. Nature maintains in this cosmic order a balance between
creation and destruction, life itself on every level is at core predatory (i.e. the
food chain) and no conscious being is for the inherent purpose, totally “good”
or “evil”. The RHP is considered “white” and “good” while the LHP is
defined as “black” and “evil”. RHP beliefs often encourage the desire to
resist and reject natural carnal desires and selfish, rebellious thoughts. RHP
religions desire to be saved from the “evil” of this world and escape to the
promise of “heaven” in blissful dissolution.
What Is the Left-Hand Path?
The Left-Hand Path (LHP) is an all-encompassing conscious
determination to preserve, often enhancing and strengthening one’s
individualistic, isolate conscious existence in the Objective Universe or life
within the Cosmic order. This extends naturally to the awareness and
insightful experience that encourages the potential to not only comprehend,
also to influence and compel change to the multitude of Subjective universes.
The origins of the term Left-Hand Path is from the Sanskrit phrase Vama
Marga. This ancient Tantric term refers to attaining Bodhana (Sanskrit
meaning ‘Awakening’) essentially by the individualistic way of opposite-
doing. To conceptualize this rational understanding as an introduction, the
Left-Hand Path was for the elite few who possessed a small ‘spark’ of
strength, will and determination to awaken from being as all humans are,
Pashu (Sanskrit ‘herd animals’) who in their natural state exist in Supta
(Sanskrit ‘Sleep’). This state of the herd or masses is one of a very low level
of consciousness; believing what society and the media tells them is true,
religion is a simplistic safety-net from the fears of the unknown and satisfied
with meaningless pleasures.
Left-Hand Path is for the strong-willed individual who, like the gods and
heroes of old, seeks to conquer and endure the struggle and ecstasy of the
transformative, awakening path of opposite-doing. Vira (Sanskrit ‘Warrior’)
is fit for the individual who has the conquering energy to struggle and oppose
via a dedicated, self-determined Liberation from the sleeping and low levels
of consciousness. The Vira is of the Left-Hand Path as is the Divya (Sanskrit
‘Divine’) who have the fiery illumination and power inherent of the Black
Flame. Luciferians seek to forge their own mental weapons to cut their own
road on the LHP to Apotheosis or Bodhana.
The natural state of the herd animal resists the opposite-doing and disorder
of the struggle to liberate and illuminate our consciousness; this path can be
hard, testing and challenging to all and only the most strong-willed and self-
determined individuals attain Apotheosis and Awakening. Initiation can be
often painstakingly attained by the self-determined rebellion and violation of
deep-seated beliefs, social norms and ingrained internal taboos.
Deliberately separating and liberation from the herd-animal standards of
accepted convention and orthodoxy will test strengths and confront detested
weaknesses; strategic thinking and acting will drive the enhancement of the
cycle of Liberation, Illumination and Apotheosis. There is a defining moment
when intellectual contemplation and theory must be crowned with action and
experience.
The Luciferian by ordeals and initiatory journeys will create the cycle of
Liberation, Illumination and Apotheosis, the transformation of the human
consciousness into a balanced Daimonic and Divine unity of the Mind, Body
and Spirit. The individual who feels an instinctual connection to the concepts
of the LHP should choose to dedicate themselves towards the difficult and
most overlooked basic principles of beginning Luciferian initiation by what is
called the Triad of the Morning Star: Liberation, Illumination and
Apotheosis.
Take careful notice and a rational understanding of the 11 Points of Power
and decide how you apply one or two to your thoughts, habits, words, choices
and actions. After consistent practice with stubborn determination, change in
the way in which you think and perceive yourself will begin to take shape;
you will feel the joyful and confidence enhancing observation of this
Liberation becoming Illumination here and now.
Validating this process of Liberation, Illumination and Apotheosis by
acting, using the struggle to awaken as the living center of the Crossroads
demands individual experience; thus, insight upon the understanding of how
you compelled this change. The total unity of Will, Desire and Belief is the
key to commanding the change may require.
Life has points of discord, pain and obstacles which can diminish the
discipline and will of the Luciferian. The Adversary tempts, struggles and
challenges to inspire the focus of Will, Desire and Belief and conquering with
wisdom and insight. Struggle reveals a beginning of a personal spiritual
“faith” in your living temple of Mind, Body and Spirit.
Other Left-Hand Path traditions (including potentially non-LHP techniques
including Buddhist, Tibetan Bon-Po, Voodoo, Thelema, etc.) have much to
learn from as well. Luciferians should feel it their individual right to explore,
learn and find respect for other tools of Apotheosis. •
Am I Luciferian?
Hopemarie Ford
•
HOPEMARIE FORD has contributed so much towards clarifying
Luciferian Philosophy and validating results in the mundane (physical
world). Mrs. Ford is a Priestess III˚ of The Order of Phosphorus (TOPH) and
former Archon of the Greater Church of Lucifer (GCOL). Hopemarie is the
co-founder of the Luciferian Apotheca, one of the largest and oldest Left-
Hand Path and Occult online shops dedicated to Satanic, Luciferian,
Thelemic, Ceremonial and Pagan Magickial products.
Key Luciferian Traits
The following are key examples of traits consistently a part of the
Luciferian. Often these traits are a part of the character of the Luciferian from
an early age. You can have some of these and might not have all of them. The
majority is king here in recognizing if you are naturally aligned to
Luciferianism. This is basic rational Left-Hand Path character traits which
will be an excellent boon in applying the 11 Points of Power and the journey
towards Apotheosis.
1. Maverick
Luciferians are independent minded people, who see things in a way that
often goes against the grain of the majority. (unorthodox, non-conformist,
free spirit) You question everything.
2. Achiever
Luciferians have an internal fire burning inside that drives you to make
things happen. You like to be challenged and are not satisfied unless you see
the challenge through to victory. If it is your will it will be achieved.
3. Non-Dogmatic
While Luciferians are independent thinkers and certainly have opinions.
You recognize and understand that your opinions, beliefs, and principles are
not absolute. Luciferians are flexible and as your knowledge base grows,
your opinions, beliefs and principles will evolve. They also recognize that it
is not necessary for everyone to have the same opinions, beliefs and
principles.
3. Accountable & Independent
Luciferians believe that there is nothing outside the self. Therefore, you
are the “God” of your world. Everything is within your power. You are
responsible for your life’s failures as well as credited for your life’s successes
and victory’s. No matter your views on atheism or theism as a Luciferian you
must be strong and aware that you alone bear the responsibility for your life
including how you affect those around you. You cannot blame a string of bad
relationships on those you accepted (probably despite a warning from your
instincts) and allow the indulgence of drama. Luciferians over time sharpen
the instinctual ability to recognize traits and behaviors based on the
interactions you have. Don’t be too hard on yourself, mistakes will be made
and the key to it all is that you learn from failures to correct instinctual flaws
in the future.
4. Self-Reliant
Luciferians are confident in their ability to take care of themselves and
you expect others to do the same. You help people that cannot help
themselves but only after you and your family’s needs are met. You
understand the world is “survival of the fittest” and you and your family
come first. You only help those that can help themselves by giving them the
knowledge and the tools to become self-reliant. You do not take care of or do
things for the able of mind and body, because as a “Luciferian” you
recognize that these actions will make them weak.
5. Intellectual
Luciferians like the mental activity that is brought forth through study,
thought and introspection. You are always seeking ways to increase your
knowledge base and challenge your thought process. You do not take
anything at face value, you research end explore all possibilities to find the
truth. You recognize that Knowledge and Wisdom is power to fuel your
ascension into Illumination and Apotheosis.
6. Tolerant
Luciferians do not hate or judge others for being or thinking differently.
You find the common ground that allows you to respect others. We do not
attack other religions, principles or beliefs without direct provocation.
Luciferians strive to understand different perspectives, even when such
differs from personal convictions.
7. Strength & Strategy
Luciferians are confident and show courage even when others do not.
You do not use this strength to persecute others, but you do not turn the other
cheek. You stand your ground and meet force in equal measure and beyond,
when necessary, but only after you have planned and strategized. A
Luciferian does not jump to actions or speech but rather methodically
calculates and plans before they speak or act.
8. Balance
Luciferians believe that all things are balanced with both light and dark.
The light cannot exist without the dark and vice versa. Good and evil, light
and dark are together in everything and everyone and therefore the concept of
good or evil, light and dark does not exist. They are both necessary and based
on individual perception. Actions cause consequences, regardless of petty
opinions of what might be “good” and “evil”. When something is destroyed,
seeds are sown for the creation of something new from the ashes.
9. Ruthlessness without Regret,
Compassion with Purpose-
Luciferians honor humanity’s warlike and conquering nature in balance
with chosen emotions of sympathy and compassion. If someone becomes an
enemy or acts maliciously towards you (and it honestly is not a result of your
words or actions), turning the other cheek is an alien concept and ridiculous!
Enemies can make us stronger, more insightful and enhance our strength of
will by countering and destroying them! If you choose to make peace with an
enemy, ensure there is mutual balance and then commit to it until such is
broken. Enjoy the feelings associated with conquering your enemy and
obstacles, invest no weak emotions such as pity or guilt in overcoming them!
It is a natural pleasure to indulge in a legitimate strategic mental and/or
physical strife when you have been attacked by another! Conquer with joy
and honor the warlike essence of the Black Flame! If you choose to love
another person, and perhaps want to give sympathy and compassion to a
friend or family member in misfortune, do so with consistent loyalty with a
result of helping themselves. •
Foundations of
Luciferian Philosophy
•
LUCIFERIAN Philosophy is different from the abstract concept the
masses have on the ‘Occult’, a strong rational understanding and defined
steps to applying and validating the results must be present. Traditional
Satanism inspires a varied rational self-interest and self-satisfaction and
indulgence in life and all that it entails. Luciferian Philosophy rises and
carries on from Satanic principles towards Liberation, Illumination and
Apotheosis.
A balance between potentially a spiritual journey with a carnal one
enhances you, a living “Temple of the Adversary” which is carefully and
over time built. The Temple is your circle or circumference of Self, being the
Mind, Body and Spirit. You will revel in discovering that the 11 Points are a
foundation to Black Magical Apotheosis and the primal instincts within the
carnal depths of humanity. Indulge carefully and allow your thoughts and
energies to be used on making the best of life and desired future. Luciferians
recognize that power accumulation is our natural Eucharist, understanding
that as we alone are accountable for this life, our primal instincts honor the
predatory instinct to ascend to Apotheosis, literally High Magick and
Theurgy.
Modern Satanism was pragmatically defined in “The Satanic Bible” by
Anton LaVey in the 1960’s and 70’s a Western concept embodying an
organized, rational Satanic Philosophy. The Church of Satan was centered on
carnal indulgence and fierce independence. Satan has always represented a
model of Self-Liberation and crossing boundaries created by dogmatic
religion. The Church of Satan provided this platform and over the years the
Left-Hand Path tradition has expanded and evolved continuing with Michael
Aquino and the Temple of Set.
Other controversial and extreme paths centered in Satanic Magick as a
road to self-transformation, evolving beyond physical and mental limits and
experiencing aspects of Satanic Philosophy and Ceremonial Magick as found
in the anarchist and chaos-bringing Sinister Tradition known as the Order of
Nine Angles (ONA) in the 1980’s. From the 1960’s and into the late 70’s a
self-identified “Sethanic” and “Satanic” Witch named Charles Pace
(Hamar’at), living in London, introduced and defined the modern outline of
what he called then, “Luciferian” and “Sethanic” initiatory teachings. In the
time of Gerald Gardner’s Wiccan movement and the Neo-Pagan RHP
explosion, Charles Pace was soon forlorn and a maverick whose authentic
Egyptian teachings and rites created a slight aura of fear and the forbidden
around him.
As a Luciferian Magus who has practiced Magick for more than 25 years,
the validation and synchronicity in my journey landed in my lap, partly by
obscure interest and after by stubborn determination, I obtained a photocopy
of the hand-written and illustrated “Necrominon: The Book of Shades” and
fragments of “The Book of Tahuti (Thoth)”, original writings which were
never published and nearly forgotten in obscurity. At the time, my utterance
and instinctual understanding of “Luciferian” was completely harmonious
with what Pace called the Luciferian Sethanic Cult of the Masks. Within the
pages of his Necrominon, along with copies of personal correspondence from
the early 1960’s and into the late 1970’s, Luciferian Philosophy was
pragmatically and rationally explained by Charles Pace. My research and
further expansion of Luciferianism solidified our Adversarial Philosophy and
a balanced approach between our method of LHP thinking and developing
the Will to influence change within ourselves and the world itself.
Luciferianism is the Philosophy of the individual who seeks self-
excellence while indulging in the pleasures of this world with moderation;
you are completely accountable for your choices and where you direct and
invest your energy in this life. No deity, demon, spirit or living person is
responsible for you and what you choose to do; like “Lucifer” and “Satan”
you are alone, and your psyche is isolated to attain wisdom, experience,
strength and personal power on your own terms. You do not seek “light”,
there is already a spark so given to us in lore by “Fallen Angels” such as
Samael, Azazel, Satan (as the Serpent in Eden) and Lucifer. Instead of
seeking “light”, your journey and dedication will slowly ignite that spark into
a Luminous Fire was commonly call The Black Flame. In time as a
Luciferian, you are the Bearer of Light, balancing your primal instincts with
the rational intelligence to what we call Apotheosis.
Start with the basics, these key points which reveal hidden symbolism and
concepts to invoke a foundation which you will build your life upon! Read
these 11 points carefully and take some time to plan which ones you will
apply and adapt in your life first. Take small steps and remain steadfast and
consistent in total belief and commitment in this crucial initiatory experience.
The 11 Points of Power are Keys to the challenge of identifying restrictive
beliefs or habits which you wish to break free from. You must begin to think
internally like a god or goddess. This will be difficult, lonely and often
irritating in its’ repetitive boredom. You must break the old way of thinking
and acting while consciously creating a new habit based on thinking
differently. Each new habit established takes around 25 days so do not allow
the lack of Will or bad influences to take you from your path!
This is the beginning of practical experience of Liberation which leads
directly to Illumination.
The following 11 Points of Power will serve you well no matter which
stage of life you are on or where you are at as a Luciferian. These points are
basic and are grounded in everyday life, use them well and to your advantage.
I have presented a small note on the origins of Lucifer and the connection to
the symbol of the Adversary. •
11 LUCIFERIAN
POINTS OF POWER
•
Point 1
Lucifer represents the light of intellect, wisdom and power unique to the
individual with the courage to ascend to this responsibility.
Point 2
The symbol of the Adversary is that of the self-liberator and spiritual
rebel who inspires self-evolution.
Point 3
Lucifer represents the balanced torch bearer of Venus: The Light Bringer
as the Morning Star and the Night Bringer as the Evening Star.
Point 4
The Adversary symbolizes the spark of consciousness which questions
everything, manifesting the individualistic path with accountability only to
the self.
Point 5
The fall of Lucifer symbolizes the liberation of the mind from the slave-
mentality and the courage to explore and master the darkness within. One
may not offer the illumination of the Morning Star without the wisdom of the
darkness within.
Point 6
The Adversary represents rebellion with purpose: wisdom, strength and
power.
Point 7
Lucifer represents the courage and fortitude to acquire healthy self-love,
leading to the responsibility of honoring your temple of mind, body and
spirit.
Point 8
To become your own god you must have the wisdom and strength to
govern and guide your life as if your mind is to survive beyond the mortal
body.
Point 9
Indulgence with restraint, love for the deserving and disdain for those
undeserving.
Point 10
Lucifer represents the insight that every act, no matter if perceived as
selfless, is at core a selfish act. Even if helping others is your passion, the
brain still receives a chemical reward triggered by the act. Therefore, many
consider that doing good deeds in society may bring you closer to “god”.
Recognize you are selfish, then see this fact in all others while observing.
Accept this and then with this knowledge, make choices that would benefit
not only yourself but your loved ones’ when possible.
Point 11
To become a god is to fully understand that you possess the power to
create and sustain your path in life and illuminate the light of self-determined
potential. •
The 11 Luciferian
Points of Power
— Explained
•
1. Lucifer represents the light of intellect, wisdom and power unique
to everyone with the courage to ascend to this responsibility.
AS individuals, we are accountable for all our actions. Our thoughts,
words and actions have consequences and Luciferians strive to make good
choices which support the goals and design we influence in this life. You
cannot thank “God” or beg “it” for a favor. You cannot blame your bad
decisions, failures and the miserable consequences on the “Devil” as so many
try to do! When you indulge every base impulse and take actions which invite
negativity the only one to blame is yourself. Luciferians utilize a basic
strategic outline and apply a combination of rational psychology (cause and
effect), thinking and using the knowledge required and limiting impulsive
responses or actions. Luciferians as individuals all have their own interests
and conceptions of what they want their goals to be. As we attain levels of
Apotheosis the validation and sobering affirmation that to be your own god
starts with how you perceive yourself, quality and focus of thoughts, time,
energy and the actions taken daily. You will at times fail, make mistakes and
probably have impulse or anger issues, there is no such thing as ‘perfection’,
only self-excellence. After validating this process of shaping your living
world and the power you possess, how you treat friends and others in society
within a common-courtesy framework, you will have much less to feel guilt
or regret for.
Luciferians have the potential to be abundantly more balanced and stronger
in character than Christians; when you are responsible for your actions and
can’t bend a knee or go to church on Sunday to hide your bad behaviors in
life, a sense of self-discipline will allow better thoughts, words and actions
the first time! Responsibility begins and ends with the individual alone.
The light of intellect is not only just attaining “knowledge”, rather being
able to utilize it to meaningful ends. If you learn something, apply it towards
something which brings insight and personal power towards your short and
long-term goals. Wisdom is obtained from the experience and insight gained
in applying knowledge to a result.
8. To become your own god you must have the wisdom and strength
to govern and guide your life as if your mind is to survive beyond the
mortal body.
Deification through the process of Apotheosis is a lifelong and ever
transforming initiatory experience. The Triad of the Morning Star is a simple
concept of how Liberation breaks restrictive chains (often within the mind),
Illumination is the inner-ignition of the Black Flame (including the Art of
Magick as a rational materialistic and spiritual inner discipline) which reveals
the steps to commanding change according to the will. Apotheosis is the
insight, wisdom and attained power in which initiation has demonstrated
validated results.
Some Luciferians practice the ancient art of Magick. While Magick begins
in mere thought and basic desire, this art is often hidden by the curtains of
myth and fantasy. The reality is that Magick is an everyday tool which is
performed slowly in every mundane, willed act towards some goal or desire.
The trick to the art is for the Luciferian to recognize this, direct and guide this
inner energy towards realistic manifestation over the passing of time itself.
This is a clue to what is known as the “Laws of Belial”, the mastery of the
earth. This is also what we understand as cosmic order and cause vs effect.
Live and continually seek self-development, maintaining and strengthening
your core sense of who you are; live as if your consciousness may survive
beyond physical death, regardless of whether you believe it is possible or not.
A strong mind has the greatest potential in surviving the death of the body.
9. Indulgence with restraint, love for the deserving and disdain for
those undeserving.
Luciferians recognize that our subjective world is one which we create or
destroy based on daily considerations and choices. We must enjoy this life
and those who choose to love within it; don’t attempt to “love everyone” as
that equates to a type of superficial and meaningless “love”; to love all is to
love none. Be in control of your empathy and don’t waste it on the ungrateful
and unworthy. When you have any enemy don’t forget that it is either you or
them, act accordingly and be cautious in forgiveness. Empathy must not rule
you, the mind must control it and decide where to allow it; compassion for
those worthy, otherwise it is a slow sickness of being.
11. To become your own god is to fully understand that you possess
the power to create and sustain your path in life and illuminate the light
of self-determined potential.
If you don’t take care of yourself, nothing else (and no one) will. A loved
one may try to help or save you, but at the end of the day it is entirely up to
you alone. We are born alone and physically die this way, never lose sight of
this reality. As a god or goddess, you must first love yourself and strive
towards your individual potential; this allows for power and control within
your world. If you put this opportunity in the hands of another, especially a
mythical concept such as a god or demon, then you are no different than the
Christians or slave-mentality which you are seeking to be different from. •
Morals & Concepts
of Basic Belief
The Basic Tenets of Luciferianism
•
IN support of cause and effect in Luciferian experience, the question of
‘morals’ is simply suggested here. Early on, consider your convictions,
beliefs and what you consider right and wrong. Compare it with these simple
tenets and the 11 Points of Power, make necessary adjustments and conscious
choices to liberate yourself accordingly.
Anton LaVey’s “11 Satanic Rules of the Earth” along with basics in the
“Satanic Bible” are essential in the modern foundation of the Left-Hand Path.
Luciferianism accepts and expands from these foundations accordingly. You
don’t need a religion to tell you how to think or behave, if you do, you most
likely don’t make the standard to accept the identification of a Luciferian.
Ningishzida
Liberation,
Illumination, Apotheosis: Left-Hand Path Teachings
TO have the self-confidence and courage to prepare for the journey upon
the Left-Hand Path, a basic structure of what Luciferian Philosophy is;
equally important is the process in which actualizing the tools of knowledge
is applied. This structure is designed to allow individualistic adaptation,
awareness of your thoughts, words and actions to enhance your experiences.
Becoming a God (Apotheosis) is not what most think: the path is often quite
private, challenging and intensely rewarding potentially in both a
mental/physical and spiritual way.
For a prospective adherent, Luciferianism is first understood and
experienced by the values and exemplified traits which are the core
foundation. Luciferianism is a rational, self-motivated philosophy
summarized in the 11 Points of Power. These points of reference for initial
study, comparison, following with rational application require steadfast
commitment to identifying, breaking unwanted habits and establishing new
ones. This process is Magick in a most simple form, make note of the
moments of validation of which discovery is made; there is nothing beyond
you making anything happen, good or bad. Your Will, Desire and Belief as a
Luciferian creates the nexion or gateway for the often abstract acasual
metaphysical concepts to enhance and fuel your Apotheosis.
We respect and recognize the deliciously indulgent desire in life but
balance that with a specific goal, an ulterior motive to maintain self-discipline
and gain insight and self-mastery equally. Luciferians, albeit individually
unique in the degree and practice of the 11 Philosophical Points, are self-
determined to attain Balance between the Carnal/Material indulgences in life
with Mental/Spiritual self-discipline and goal-oriented directions.
For a prospective Luciferian, a basic structure or system to begin your
journey on the Left-Hand Path is found in the concept of the Trinity of the
Morning Star. A rational basis for applying and living Luciferian Philosophy
while slowly evolving, adapting and transforming towards the mastery of the
Unconscious and Conscious Mind. The Trinity of the Morning Star is simply
Liberation, Illumination and Apotheosis. Like the myths of the Watchers
giving Forbidden Knowledge to humans, the Trinity of the Morning Star is
the Key to unlocking our Luciferian Spirit.
Balance in Luciferianism
Luciferians strive for balance between the primal instincts which motivate
our designs in life (darkness); with self-determination in maintaining self-
control and applying our ability to use reason and logic (light). This symbol
of unity of darkness (instinct, emotion) and light (intellect, logic) sparks the
Black Flame (inspired imaginative consciousness and potential towards your
True Will). This is represented as Liberation, the conscious act of logically
destroying restrictive dogma, especially if uncomfortable to gain new levels
of insight and power; Illumination is the achievement of the insight of the
experience.
As you achieve insight from the knowledge and experience of overcoming
your restrictive beliefs and fears, identifying the weaknesses to strengthen
with discipline, you go further upon your Left-Hand Path and the
accumulation of power. This process is called Apotheosis (becoming a god):
to become a god simply means that you acknowledge your mind and
thoughts, especially the way you perceive something and the words and
actions you take are your responsibility alone. No matter what someone
might “do” to you, accountability and responsibility for your thoughts, words
and actions is yours. Luciferians don’t spend time whining and constantly
complaining as victims for what others have done to them, we reject
weakness and have disdain for the slave-mentality of the downtrodden.
Nature and life have no place for it expect as prey to the stronger.
Reject the Victim & How to Identify a
Luciferian
Luciferians identify with the symbol of the Adversary in nature: evolve,
become and conqueror. You can recognize this essential Luciferian Trait just
by observing the words and actions of another. If they are “victims” and fill
the air with complaints of another person causing their “failures” then they
have revealed that they are sheep: avoid the downtrodden sheep who
sometimes try to fit a slenderer “wolf-skin” over their overweight, soft and
“wool-covered” bodies. The Wolf-Skin might be stretched over the lazy
Sheep body for a time, but the covering will not hold. Natural survival
instincts hold contempt for weakness; this is evident within the animal
kingdom. Luciferians often help those who are attempting to help themselves
first. Our philosophy is flexible and adaptable to the individual, trust your
“gut feelings” and avoid the “victim” who inherently cannot exist as a
Luciferian. •
The Four Pillars
of Luciferianism
•
Doctrine, itself, refers not to some dogmatic practice required but the
presentation and communication of a framework of symbols. This
framework has a form and sequence which may be interpreted and activated
per everyone’s consideration. Take time to read, study and compare various
Luciferian grimoires and the culture, pantheon and symbolic acts of practice
within: you will find Luciferianism has key points and practices which are
present in nearly every ancient Pre-Christian polytheistic doctrine and
history. Compare “Deific Masks”, symbols and energies associated with
Words of Power, Deities, Demons and the application of Ritual Invocations
and Incantations: energies are called forth from both Nature and internally
from our subconscious depths to the conscious mind.
Components in Successful Magick
A successful magical working has two key components which are
essential in formulating and performing any type of ceremony.
The Luciferian
Goetic Circle which has Names of Power at each Quarter and within the
center. North: Belial, West: Leviathan, South: Rahab, East: Mastema; within
the center is the formula of Black Alchemy, Balance and Apotheosis: Samael
and Lilith. The types of Magick performed with this type of Circle are
invocations and communication (via dreams) with specific types of Deific
Masks, performing binding and evoking Goetic sorcery, etc.
The Circle of the Adversary
May I have the courage to reject religious and monotheistic chains of spirit
and the words of the slave-masters of this world!
The Black Flame will blaze brighter for the thoughts, words and deeds
which manifest my desires. I accept this responsibility and along with other
Luciferians beside me, I stand alone and strong as the god (or goddess) of my
own world. I will consciously build my temple of mind-body-spirit well in
un-shakable foundations. Hail the Triad of the Morning Star, the path to be
conquered in my Apotheosis.
Step 5: Recitation
Take now the single black candle and light it from the white candle on the
altar or sacred space. Face again the Lucifer Sigil or ALB symbol and recite:
The Ceremony of Illumination
In honor of the Eosphoros and Hesperos, the very Morning and
Evening Star whose torch blazes in the darkness. I invoke the fire of
Hecate Phosphorus, Shamsiel, Amon-Ra, Sathariel, Astarte, Sariel,
Hauron, Azazel, Lilith, Set, Lucifer, Thoth, Shemiyaza, Aset, Asbeel, and
Samael! By the secret utterance of the Name of Power which is the Ram
of Mendes, Banebdjedet (pronounced bane-da-jet or replace with
Baphomet if you wish), the spark of the forge begets light! Like the
blood-stained fire of the Black Flame so ignited by Qayin I too open my
eyes anew! May the host and legion of the angels of darkness and
bringers of light be friendly unto me, for I proudly join in brotherhood
with the radiance of the Morning Star!
Like Baal and Melqart I die and, in this moment, awaken reborn as a
Luciferian radiating the divine luminous fire of the Black Flame!
In honor of the Morning and Evening Star, the Deific Mask of
both Light and Darkness, I dedicate myself to my Liberation,
Illumination and Apotheosis!
I shall strive to seek deeper beyond myth and symbol to understand
the
potential of divine and infernal power! The Black Flame shines a
terrible and beautiful light from within! I bow to no one!
I stand before the Threshold and dare to step forward into the great
doors of the Morning and Evening Star! Let the Torch between the Two
Horns of Power, immortal Black Flame, and shine forth from the Center
of the Crossroad to the path I create before me. I am aware I create my
own path and course in this life.
I seek to know harness all my strengths and improve upon the
weaknesses of my mind, body and spirit. I seek to gain the knowledge
to establish a balance between my carnal lusts and spiritual aims
from this moment forward.
I accept the responsibility in knowing that I alone am to honor for
my
victories and to blame for my future failures. I will seek to apply the
knowledge and experience to attain new heights of wisdom,
strength and mastery in this life.
With my thoughts, words and actions here and now will shape
the world according to my desire.
Luciferian Rituals
are components of focusing and directing energy from the Circle of the Black
Adept. There are different types of ceremonies in which energy can be
invoked, encircled and directed outward towards short- or long-term goals.
This Algol Ritual of Azhdeha (the Dragon) is a simplistic ceremony in which
the Kassapu (sorcerer) invokes the energy of the 7 ArchDaevas or the Sebitti
(Udug-hul, the Seven Evil Gods) or simply the Adversarial Spirit of
Ishtar/Inanna as the 8-pointed Star of Ur. A version of this ceremony was
published first in “Fallen Angels”.
Utilizing a large tapestry or cloth of the Algol Sigil, use this in the
direction of the North and visualize this symbol with each Quarter and in the
passion of invocation.
Face West, invoke with the mantic formula, turning to South, East and
North. The Athame should be pointed with self-determined visualization of
blazing light, as if each point of the Chaos-Star is a represented Fallen Angel
which has not taken anthropomorphic shape. Once you have completed the 8
outer points, turn the Athame to the 5 points of the inverted pentagram in the
same manner: North-West, South-West, South, South-East, North-East.
Raising the 7 Heads of Azhdeha & the
8th being Aeshma
Al-Ghul-Rosh-ha-Satan, ALGOL!
Each point of the chaos-star.
May the 7 Heads of Azhdeha, Primal Dragon encircle my essence!
I summon the ArchDaevas of Angra Mainyu,
Ahriman the Darkness personified!
Taprev, Zairich, Naonghaitha, Indra, Savar, Akoman and Ahriman
stir from the infernal depths of Dozak, rise in me and open your eyes
from my purified vessel as AZOTHOZ!
With the Mask of Aeshma, the 8th shall guide my powers within this
world! Behold! The blazing torches of stellar and fallen light which
flash as fires become as my eyes which hold vision beyond the veil of
this fleshly life, so may the shades of the dead and flying shadows be
known to me!
The Fallen Star of the Inverted Pentagram
SAMAEL-LILITH-MAHAZAEL-AZAZEL-BELIAL
Five points of the inverted pentagram have each a Deific Mask
representing a specific type of power and energy.
By the Lightning Bolt from which Great Power and Knowledge was
passed down, may the Stars open the Gates to the Deified Dead and the
Corpse-Ruler of Sheol; may the Stars ignite the Black Flame and the
Apotheosis of the Devil Made Flesh and as Helios-Oriens be made
manifest within my sacred temple of Mind-Body-Spirit!
[Visualize the Inverse Pentagram centering within your physical and
spiritual center, the 8-points of chaos encircling and creating a shadowy
barrier between the Casual Realm (of time) and the Acasual (timeless
chaos).]
Hail to you Gochihr-Azhdeha, great Dragon who eclipses the light,
encircle me in shadow and timeless being.
By the Mountains of the North, from where the Daevas fly forth,
bestow your powers unto me!
Taprev, Zairich, Naonghaitha, Indra, Savar, Akoman and Ahriman!
Into the Sigil of Adversarial Darkness and Black Flame I draw out
and send forth the energy of your Abyss!
Aeshma I invoke, to wield and direct the 7 Powers of Darkness!
So it is done!
Raise Athame from the earth to the heavens.
End of Ritual.
Casting the Circle of the Dekadarchs
Summoning Forth the Fiery Irin We-Qadishin
Black Robe
Two Candles: Black and Red, Chalice and Athame
The altar piece should be the infernal union sigil above the altar
or upon it.
The Grand Luciferian Circle is what you will stand within; the
point should face the north.
You will need to create a statement of intent; you may write it
down or memorize it.
Lucifer, the Morning Star, whose illumination shined upon the whole
of the world. The Venus, whose rebellious spirit rose above both the
heavens and the stars, to take his place among the planets. By the
Morning Star, the bringing of the Chariot of the Sun, invigorating and
renewing life.
So, with the Evening Star, Night is promised and darkness is a
restful and dreaming palace among celestial bodies.
Lucifer & the Satanic Spirit
Who Is Lucifer?
THE name Lucifer is a Latin word meaning "light-bearer" from lux,
"light", ferre, "to bear,", a Roman term for the "Morning Star". Lucifer was
the translation of the Septuagint Greek heosphoros, - "dawn-bearer"; Greek
phosphorus, "light-bearer" and the Hebrew Helel, meaning "Bright one". In
the Roman poet Ovid’s Metamorphoses, the mentioning of Lucifer comes in
the concept of AURORA, the Goddess of Dawn in Roman mythology:
Aurora, watchful in the reddening dawn, threw wide her crimson
doors and rose-filled halls; the Stars took flight, in marshaled order set
by Lucifer, who left his station last.
—Ovid
Lucifer as recognized today has many faces, roles and symbols. The old
deities and demons are approached by identifying each uniquely as a specific
type of “Mask” which contains an associated energy, force or power in nature
and within us. This allows the approach of Atheistic and Theistic depending
on the individual. Lucifer is thus a “Deific Mask” of various ancient deities
who are associated with the planet Venus. One of the most ancient was a
goddess, Ishtar. The traditional symbol of Ishtar was the eight-pointed star,
known from ancient Akkadian through to the Neo-Babylonian Period in
Mesopotamia. Ishtar (Inanna) was a balanced goddess; her charge was both
love and war. The planet Venus as the morning and evening star presents her
authority as a very powerful goddess of battle and lust.
Ishtar was honored by the conquering Assyrian kings as a bloodthirsty
war-goddess, lusting for battle. She was also a goddess who crossed
boundaries and sought her own type of infernal and empyrean knowledge;
Ishtar initiated herself into the wisdom of death and rebirth by going beyond
the seven gates of the Underworld and facing her death-goddess sister,
Ereshkigal.
Lucifer is the Bringer of Light, representing wisdom, the power of will and
self-illumination. Lucifer represents the angelic or higher aspects of the Self,
thus is a power archetype and spirit of ascension and wisdom. The fallen
angel is a syncretic deity which is composed of both masculine and feminine
deities from the ancient world. Different names, cultures and pantheons
possess specific types of power and energy, the wise Black Magician learns
how to understand symbols and to access the energies behind the Deific
Mask and experience this power within the Mind, Body and Spirit.
Lucifer is also a collective title or symbol for the religion of those seeking
to be accountable for their own life and self-created destiny. Lucifer is
balanced, light representing the higher intellect and the dark, representing the
lustful or hidden aspects of the self. The “Light” is not merely an “above”
illumination, rather more importantly the Light within which is our individual
consciousness, our divine potential to control and command our life based on
our thoughts, words and actions. The Black Flame or Black Light is the
symbolic reference to this inner, divine consciousness. Religion, myth,
history and art offers a powerful and colorful tool for the Black Magician:
Lucifer (Satan) is the Hero of “Paradise Lost”, possessing the celebrated traits
of the Luciferian and Satanist. Dante’s “Inferno” presents Lucifer as the
composite monstrous Devil who devours souls in the coldest and deepest
level of Hell. It is up to you and your imagination which Deific Mask, Name
or Power or representation you will call upon and utilize in your initiatory
process.
Luciferians also use many other names for various manifestations of the
Adversary; both equally masculine and feminine in gender. Some of these
names are Ahriman, Samael, Satan, Lilith, Az-Jeh, Hecate and many others.
Luciferians may believe in spirits yet also may be atheists – it depends on
the individual. What makes the Luciferian Faith unique in one instance is that
we are commonly dedicated to our individual or unique possibility towards
self-excellence, our determination to stay the course and enjoy our life. When
you instill purpose and meaning, there is little you cannot accomplish.
Earliest Origins of Lucifer
Lucifer is commonly believed to appear first in Isaiah 14 and connected
to the biblical cosmology. In my research I found that proof of the Canaanite
origins of “The Shining Rebel” was discovered in the 1960s. This offers
flexibility with the application of the pantheon and perspective of the
Luciferian, free to utilize the demonology of the Old and New Testament or
for those rejecting Judeo-Christian or Hebrew structures, the older Canaanite
pantheon and roots of the Adversary therein.
During the 24th excavation campaign of Ras Shamra (the site of the
ancient Bronze Age Canaanite city Ugarit) in 1961, a lot of fourteen Ugaritic
mythological and ritual texts were uncovered. One tablet listed a series of
Divine Names, used to denote temple offerings, lists the deity known as “Ngh
w Srr”, roughly translated: “The Shining Rebel”.
The verb NGH appears in Ugaritic, Syriac and Ethiopic and in Hebrew is a
noun (nogah) translating “brightness”. Known as Venus in Mishnaic Hebrew,
this name is associated with what would later be Lucifer. The verb SRR in
Hebrew translates, “to rebel”. This Ugaritic tablet, explored in “Some New
Divine Names from Ugarit” by Michael C. Astour, published in Journal of
the American Oriental Society, Vol. 86, No.3 (July-Sept 1966) reveals this
ritual tablet pre-dates the mythological poem of Isaiah 14: 12-15, Helel ben-
Sahar (Shining One or Morning Star) who attempted as Heosphoros (Lucifer,
Son of Dawn) to “ascend to heaven” and “sit on the Mount of the Assembly
in the far North”, who was then “brought down to Sheol”.
The Canaanite god Athtar (Ashtar) is presented in the ritual-myths of Baal
as with the support of the goddess Athirat during Baal’s time in the
Underworld is appointed king and attempts to ascend to the throne of
Zaphon. Athtar is unable to fill the role of Baal and descends to rule the earth.
These myths are long before the Hebrew cult of Yahweh; at this time, he was
a minor storm-god among others. Another manifestation of Athtar was
associated with the Moabite god Chemosh (Athtar-Chemosh) and the later
Arabian god Attar who was a war-god of the Arab tribes who was associated
with Venus. Attar, like the much earlier Canaanite myth, was warlike and
held power over the earth, specifically irrigation and the waters.
Much later, during the Hellenistic period into the time of Roman rule,
Judaic texts which were excluded from the Roman collection of myths known
as the Bible were written in Hebrew, Aramaic and Greek. This type of
literature is now called Pseudepigrapha. The Ethiopic Book of Enoch and
various other versions present a myth of Watchers (called also Grigori),
descended from heaven to take human form and have wives. They instructed
the women and their tribes on medicine, weapons and their making, sorcery
and astrology among other things. The women beget offspring who were
known as the Giants, or Nephilim. These Nephilim have origins in the myths
of the Greeks (Heroes) and the Canaanite warriors of old, while the
Hellenistic Watchers are clearly associated with foreign influence in the
Hebrew culture of the time. The leaders of the Watchers, Azazel and
Shemiyaza, in other versions Satanel, were condemned by the Hebrew deity
and thus those angels became fallen ones.
The early Christian texts of Clementine Homilies describes the fallen
angels as being fiery beings, their substance congealed and with their
passions, took human flesh. The Medieval Hebrew traditions list Samael as
the Archangel of Rome, the enemy of the Judeo-Christian religion. As you
can see, therefore the names such as Azazel, Lucifer, Samael and Satan are
often perceived as the same to Luciferians; this is not literal “truth” but a
representation or archetype of the intellect and rebel spirit of the Adversary.
Lucifer & Satan
Lucifer is a recognized and popular name of the Adversary, viewed
throughout the world as the spiritual rebel yet also the intelligent one who
brought the fire of spirit to humanity. The Adversary manifests in every
culture, race and differently with everyone. The Adversary is the motivator,
creator, challenger and champion of heroic traits in nearly all old religions
and myths prior to Judeo-Christianity. The Adversary is also the destroyer,
the one who balances life with death and is present in the natural cycle of
nature. The same storm which destroys life also brings the nourishing rains
and potential for creating anew. Lucifer is the self-liberated, challenging
rebel. What better a symbol of our path than Lucifer? As a model and symbol
representing our philosophical views and aims, the Satanic Spirit is over time
enhanced and strengthened by earthly experience, insight and validation of
results.
Lucifer from our standpoint is a title, Light Bringer. Satan is the fiery
aspect meaning enemy. Satan and Lucifer are recognized as forms and Deific
Masks representing different types of specific energies and powers. In the
Triad of the Morning Star workings, Luciferians prepare by using Names of
Power, idols, representations, ceremonial ritual and trance inducing mantras
and chants. These powers by Liberation, Illumination and Apotheosis
consecrate and begin forging the Magickial weapons of the rational mind, the
Temple of Mind, Body and Spirit are prepared and built by initiatory
workings to establish the Throne of the Daemon which is symbolically
between our subconscious darkness and conscious radiance.
We don’t recognize the Old Testament Satan as Lucifer in any formal or
strict sense. To paraphrase the Bible of the Adversary:
From “ha-satan” meaning “The Opposer” or “Adversary”, Samael is
known in the Talmudic texts as being the same as Satan, the chief of
Evil Spirits who is known as “The Venom of God”. Samael is said to
have twelve wings rather than the six of normal angels, a favored
assumption. Samael as the Angel of Poison is to the Luciferian as a
symbol of self-mastery and using the world around us to grow in power
and strength, always internal, sometimes external depending on the
individual desire. Luciferians seek to devour the essence of life, the
essence of humanity. All life is made stronger by devouring another; this
is the law of nature. To be honest to the self, to present challenge and
overcome such is to attain a foundation upon the path of mastery.
—Michael W. Ford, Bible of the Adversary
Samael was the greatest prince in heaven. The celestial animals and
the Seraphim had six wings each, but Samael had twelve.
—Midrash
Lucifer, Samael and Satan are interchangeable to some degrees in Hebrew
2nd Temple Period and into the Qabalah texts much later. In your workings,
utilize the Deific Mask or Name of Power which fits nicely with the energies
you wish to invoke and work with.
In later Judaic religious lore, the Adversary is presented as a fallen angel
who rebelled against the Jewish god Yahweh. While Luciferians do not
accept the cosmology of Judeo-Christian or Hebrew religion, the symbolism
of the Adversary is a dark and confrontational “mask” of a strong and
conquering spirit of undefiled and forbidden wisdom. In Qabalah, Samael,
Lilith and the forces of the Qlippoth offer much imagery for the Luciferian if
they find such useful.
What Is the Adversary?
I am the essence of the Sun, brighter than any before me.
This Light burns as the dual star, illuminating in motion.
I am the Angel of Immortal Light, beautiful and free to all.
—Michael W. Ford, Bible of the Adversary
Assembly of Light
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Glossary
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Adversary
The motivating force which causes nature and humanity to adapt, evolve
and either survive or perish. The Adversary is a powerful current of initiatory
energy which is within the unconscious (as primal instinct) and in nature. The
Law of the Talon, “An eye for an eye” and equally “Survival of the Fittest”
are basic representations. The demonic also is a primal “mask” of power.
Ahrimanic Yoga
A meditation and energy focusing of each Chakra Point. Achieving
control and command over the body. Each ArchDaeva is representative of
each Chakra and such are points of specific power in the body. Ahrimanic
Yoga represents disunion with the universe, as opposed to union from a
Buddhist view. In Luciferianism, Ahrimanian or Ahrimanic Yoga is a basic
method of establishing control and focus of the Mind, Body and Spirit of the
Black Adept prior to other Magickial Workings.
Algol
8-Pointed Chaos Sigil (with Inverted Pentagram) - A word which derives
from the Arabic ‘Al Ra’s al Ghul’, ‘Al-Ghul’, or ‘Ri’B al Ohill’, which is
translated “The Demon’s Head”. Algol was in Hebrew known as ‘Rosh ha
Shaitan’, or “Satan’s Head”, as some traditions have referred to Algol as the
Head of Lilith. The Chinese called Algol ‘Tseih She’ (“Piled up corpses”)
and was considered a violent, dangerous star due to its changing vivid colors.
On some 17th century maps Algol was labeled, “The Specter’s Head”. Algol
upon some research has indicated that possibility Three stars which are an
eclipsing binary, which may explain some of the rapid color change. Some
writers have connected Algol with the Egyptian Khu, or spirit. The Khu is
considered a shadow spirit which feeds on other shades of the dead. In
reference to the writings and initiatory symbolism of Michael W. Ford,
ALGOL is the sigil in one form as a Chaos Star with an inverted pentagram
in the center. The Pentagram refers to the Eye of Set, Ahriman or
Samael/Lilith; Algol is timeless and divine, godlike and independent. The 8-
sided Chaos-star is creation, destruction, change and enhancement of power.
Chaos is the acasual or anti-cosmic abyss which is not bound by time or
natural order. The 8-sided Chaos Sphere of Algol (with inverted pentagram)
is the mirror of the sorcerer, one who may enter and reside in the pulsing eye
of blackened flame. The 8 Points of the sphere represent the 6 or 7
ArchDaevas, the 8th Point representing Aeshma who commands and directs
the daevas in unity. Luciferian symbolism also accepts the 7 Demons or
Udug-hul of ancient Mesopotamia, the Sebitti or ‘Maskim’. The 8th point
represents the Sorcerer who then wields the Algol Chaos Sigil to become a
living ‘gate’ or ‘nexion’ of the Adversary. The underlying symbolism is also
connected with the 8-Pointed Star of Ishtar/Inanna, the deity of war and love,
the planet Venus who is both the Morning and Evening Star.
Altar
In traditional Luciferianism and other magical practices, the center and
point of focus in the idealized perception of the divine and infernal elements
of the self. In ancient Mesopotamia and the near east, an altar was an upright
object upon which offerings were made. This was simply the centerpiece or
foundation of worship or honoring idealized powers projected and
experienced as “Deific Masks”. In biblical Old Testament traditions prior to
the domination of the cult of Yahweh in the Levant, Canaanite, Ammonite,
Amorite and Moabite altars could be in high locations and formed of bricks,
rocks or clay outdoors. This included Mesopotamia as well, the established
patron-cults of specific areas often had temples which were perceived to be
the abode in which the gods would dwell in, the altar their throne or seat of
power. The syncretic opportunity of modern Luciferianism provides, various
initiatic streams of sorcery and magick present the altar in a similar way to
the ancient altars either in elaborate or minimalistic design. Altars are
designed often as being a square table or stand if indoors, perhaps a stack of
bricks or stone if outdoors. Altars could have representations (statues, art or
other objects) with the primary idol in the center. Often, protective demons
and monsters of Mesopotamian traditions are depicted flanking the sides of
the altar.
Amulets
Amulets, talismans and pendants were and are objects either of a metal,
clay or wood material which were believed to possess magical energies or
powers to compel control over beneficial or malefic occurrences. Amulets
could be worn or carried on the person and even placed at the location of the
desired magical event. The power is derived from a type of sympathetic
magick occurring by the combination of Will, Desire and Belief. The theory
of the mind producing energy and by continued focus and unity of the three
points, connecting with nature and spiritual associations derived from the
rituals involved in their creation. In Neo-Assyrian art, kings are depicted with
wearing a necklace with small metal amulets presenting the symbols or sigils
of the gods. During the same period, the demon-god Pazuzu was worn both
by women in childbirth to protect them from the Lil-demons and Lamastu
under Pazuzu’s kingship over them.
Apomeilixis
(Greek) Methods of appeasing deities and demons. This would involve
the offering of incense during the hours of night and the astrological hour of
the goetic summoning and binding.
Aromata
(Greek) Perfumes or oils offered to deities, identical to Fumigation.
Asipu
(Akkadian) The professional exorcist of ancient Babylonia who would
perform protective and healing rituals for others.
Asiputu
(Akkadian) The spells and incantation texts on tablets revealing the craft
of the Asipu. This is the basis for our modern knowledge historically of
method and types of incantations, invocations and descriptions of the divine
and demonic powers.
Atavism
The unconscious holds memories which are primal and previous forgotten
types. May be utilized by the sorcerer as storehouses of primal energy and
power.
Athame
The Witches’ knife, used in ceremonies and rituals to command and
compel energies, forces and spirits. The Athame is derived from the word
‘Adh’hamme’, the ‘Blood-letter’, used in Moroccan and heretical Islamic and
Pagan syncretism. In Luciferianism, the Athame is sacred to Azazel and
Tubal-Cain, the first Black Smiths and metallurgic sorcerers.
Azothoz
A word-sigil containing a formula which has origins in the Golden Dawn
definition of the Beginning and End (Alpha and Omega). Azothoz is a
reversed form which is a symbol and glyph of the Adversary, Samael and
Lilith. This is a word which signifies self-initiation and the power which is
illuminated by the Black Flame within. On one level, Azothoz means the
complete essence and being of the Luciferian and the Infernal Union,
awakening the Adversary in both the casual/cosmic and acasual/anti-cosmic
realms. Azothoz has subtle connections with the Ouroboros or Leviathan
Serpent which is the Magick Circle of the Black Adept.
Baphomet
Baphomet, from ‘abufihamat’ means “The Father of Understanding”.
This name is also associated with the Arabic root word, FHM, meaning
‘Black’ as ‘Understanding’ and ‘Wisdom’. The symbolic representation of
Baphomet indicates his mythological assimilation of Azazel, Tubal-Cain,
Cain, Lucifer, Shemiyaza and aspects of Lilith. For the modern Luciferian,
Baphomet represents the idealized Black Adept.
Black Magick
The practice of Antinomian and self-focused transformation, self-
deification and the obtainment of knowledge and wisdom. Black Magick
does not denote harm or wrongdoing to others, rather describes “black” as
considered to the Arabic root word FHM, charcoal, black and wisdom. Black
is thus the color of hidden knowledge. Magick is to ascend and become, by
Willed focus and direction. Modern Black Magick is rather a balanced
practice of Luciferian Magick for a wide variety of intents and purposes
subjective to the Black Magician.
Caduceus
(Greek) Meaning ‘herald’s wand’ or ‘staff’, two serpents entwined
around a wand, often utilized by Hermes (and his epithet of guide of the
underworld, a psychopomp, chthonios). The origins of the Caduceus are from
the Mesopotamian god of fertility and the underworld, Ningishzida. The
Caduceus is a symbol of Balance, Healing, Fertility and a guiding power into
the Underworld.
Cain
(Qayin) Cain is the mythological first ‘Satanist’ as the son of Samael.
Cain offered the symbolic Adam to his Demon which made him the first
rebel who bore a mark of the first witch. Cain wandered and settled cities and
exemplified the path of self-empowerment. Cain in the Luciferian Witchcraft
tradition is associated with Baphomet.
Cainite
An initiatory structure and tradition in which the lore of Cain, Son of
Samael and Lilith (by Eve) as the first rebel, whose Apotheosis was in the
triad of clay to spark and from flame to light.
Chalice
A ceremonial drinking cup or vessel which is set aside for ritual and
sacred ceremonies.
Daemon
(Daimon) From the Greek term denoting a “spirit” including the guide or
inspiring aspect idealized as the Higher Self or Ilu/Personal God. For
Luciferians, the feminine Daemon, Istar is the name which is related to the
goddess of war and love, Ishtar, who is represented as Venus the Morning
and Evening Star.
Demon
Referring to the rebel spirits, fallen angels and other powers within the
Judeo-Christian demonology and cosmology. Luciferians go beneath the
extreme corruptions of monstrous forms to utilize the forbidden knowledge
of the Adversary.
Evil
Represented herein as the Adversarial Force which is opposite or not
operating within the structure of the deemed normal, standard or the concept
of social order. In Akkadian, “xul” or “hul”.
Evocation
Calling and encircling a specific spirit or demon outside of the self,
usually to bind it to an object for a purpose or to practice a type of divinatory
practice involving a scrying mirror.
Fumigation
Burning incense as an offering to a Deific Mask, Demon or Etemmu
(ghost) during hymn, invocation and ritual ceremony. See also Qutaru.
Good
Represented as what the individual accepts as beneficial and positive.
Hul
Evil (sometimes spelled ‘Xul’), potentially destructive and primal power.
In Luciferianism, adversarial or opposing restrictive thoughts, beliefs, actions
which are predatory, destructive and over-mastering enemies or obstacles in
sorcery and magick.
Ilu
(Masculine) Mesopotamian personal god being a personification of the
power and idealized potential of the individual including the externalized
ego. In Luciferianism, the Ilu/Istar is conceptually similar of the
Daemon/Daimon (spirit) understood as the True Will, Holy Guardian Angel
and Inherent Desire of the Luciferian.
Invocation
Calling upwards, internally (Body, Mind Spirit) or summoning a deity or
demonic spirit within the Luciferian for purposes of controlling, guiding and
directing energy including the attainment of insight and perceived power
derived from the unconscious. Deific Masks are described and poetically
named and called in the symbolic direction of upward through the Black
Adept, subconsciously acknowledging no matter Atheistic or Theistic
approach that power and energy is directed and controlled by the Luciferian
as a living temple of mind, body and spirit.
Kakotechnia
(Greek) Evil Sorcery or the Black Arts. Modern Luciferians approach this
as using forbidden formulas to enhance wisdom and power via a specific
goal.
Katadesmos
(Greek) A binding spell.
Kasapu
(Akkadian) To bewitch or practice sorcery.
Kassapu
(Akkadian) Masculine Warlock/Witch who practices sorcery and
performs magickial rites of a potentially beneficial or destructive nature.
Within the grimoires of the Luciferian Tradition, Kassapu (masculine) also
represents the Kassaptu (feminine).
Kassaptu
(Akkadian) Feminine Witch who is like the Kassapu in ancient
Mesopotamia often depicted as a demonic force who performs acts of sorcery
and the evocation of spirits for some purpose or goal.
Kispu
(Akkadian) Witchcraft/Sorcery which could may include the use of herbs
and ingested food as a means of willed transmission of energy.
Kurgarru
(Akkadian)– A cult player; the sorcerer or one performing rituals in
poetic, mythological form, identifying with a divine or demonic force to
compel the power to set in motion a specific design or goal.
Left-Hand Path
(LHP) The Antinomian (against the current, natural order) path which
leads through self-deification (godhood). LHP signifies that humanity has an
intellect which is separate from the natural order, thus in theory and practice
may move forward with seeking the mastery of the spirits (referring to the
elements of the self) and controlled direction in a positive area of one’s own
life – the difference between RHP is they seek union with the universe,
nirvana and bliss. The LHP seeks disunion to grow in perception and being,
strength and the power of an awakened mind. The Left-Hand Path from the
Sanskrit ‘Vama Marga’, meaning ‘Left Way’, symbolizes a path astray all
others, subjective only to itself. To truly walk upon the Left-Hand Path, one
must strive to break all personal taboos and gain knowledge and power from
this adverse way, thus expand power accordingly.
Lilith
(Hebrew) The Queen of Demons in Hebrew lore and religion.
Lilitu
(Mesopotamian) Demons and spirits of the Wind, associated with succubi
and incubi. Lilitu are numerous and are associated with Vampyrism, sexual
congress and haunting wind-spirits from night.
Melammu
(Akkadian) The Aura which is known as ‘terrifying radiance’ is a direct
expression of the force of the god, demon or sorcerer. The Black Flame may
illuminate ‘rays’ of fearsome terror.
Nexion
(Sinister Tradition) Often considered a physical ‘gate’ in which the ‘dark
gods’, ‘demons’ or energies of the acasual realm can incarnate and manifest.
The Black Adept may strive for this after experienced practice and the act can
enhance the Temple of Mind, Body and Spirit with emphasis upon one’s
personal Daemon. A Nexion is not easily opened or attained and is a catalyst
for Apotheosis. The Nexion can be balanced or lend towards either
destructive or creative works over a period of time.
Pharmakeia
(Greek) Knowledge of herbs, remedies, psychoactive hallucinogens,
drugs. First knowledge of this was passed down from Shemiyaza to humans
and in ancient Mesopotamia by Onannes via instruction by Ea (Enki), the
Babylonian god of Magick.
Predatory Spiritualism
(Vampyre Magick) The act of devouring spiritual energy and making the
Adept stronger from ritual practice, the act of encircling spiritual energy
either symbolically or literally based on theistic or non-theistic belief, once
encircling the spirit or deific mask, symbolically devouring and consuming
the association of the spirit into the self. May be attributed to the inner
practices of the Black Order of the Dragon. See Vampyrism.
Qutaru
(Akkadian) Fumigation (burning incense) ritual. This may include one
portion such as burning incense during a ceremonial working.
Right-Hand Path
(RHP) The path or school of thought in which one seeks union and
offering up in submission the consciousness and spirit (psyche) into an all-
powerful deity. LHP rejects submission and focuses on deriving power,
isolation of the psyche and the insight of self-deification and existing
‘without a yoke’ or ‘without a master’ (the meaning of the name, Belial).
Siptu
(Akkadian) Incantation including invocations, evocations and spells.
Sorcery
To encircle/ensorcel energy and powers by the unity of Will, Desire and
Belief. The art of encircling energy and power of self, by means of self -
fascination (inspiration through the imagination). Sorcery is a willed
controlling of energies of a magical current, which is responsive through the
Will and Belief of the sorcerer. While sorcery is the encircling or
ensorcerling of power around the self, Magick is the Willed change of one’s
objective universe.
Sortilegium
(Latin) In origin, sortes, means a technique of divination. Later,
Sortilegium was understood as being the term for all types of magic,
encircling and “sorcery”.
Theurgy
(Greek) Theourgia was a structure or set of rituals and methods focused
on working with a deity as well as making man “divine”. Theurgy was the
practice of brining divine power into the human mind and spirit and a
convocation of mystical union with a deity, receive messages or visions from
the spiritual realm via trance and to consecrate and empower a statue or idol
of a deity.
Vampyre
(European) In Luciferian and other traditions, the Vampyre in myth and
lore is a revived corpse (by an evil spirit or demon) who returns to a state of
not-living and not-dead, “Undead”, existing between the world of the living
and dead. The Vampyre in lore and myth can assume different theriomorphic
forms such as a bat, wolf, cat, owl, crow, raven and even a combination of
demonic and phantom shapes to drink the blood of the living. Vampyrism is
also an obscure practice and teaching in Luciferians, sought-out by those who
identify with the philosophy and practice of Predatory Spiritualism.
Vampyres shape their way of thinking to identify and having knowledge of
the meanings of vampire symbols, applied to transform the mind to become a
predator of energy, Qi or Life Force. Draining energy or Life Force by first
physical touch, then sight and by Nightside dream magick and astral
projection are modern mirrors of medieval spirit-journeying witch cults and
Undead spirits/wraiths controlled by the living Vampyre.
Wand
Represents Fire, an extension of the sorcerer and the will. The origins of
the Wand have roots in ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia and Greece with
mention of Hermes (of the Underworld), a psychopomp who guides the souls
of the dead to the Underworld. See Caduceus
Widdershins
Ceremonial walking around the circle in an anti-clockwise motion. Some
witches may find it useful to recite the Lord’s Prayer Backwards while
moving widdershins in the beginning of the Sabbat Rite, this allowing or
‘Commanding’ the nature of the working itself. Widdershins is against the
natural order and movement of the sun, thus to some extent, subconsciously
rebelling and bringing disorder to the static physical world around you that is
to be changed.
Witanic
(Witchcraft) A term relating to the stream of Traditional Cunning Craft
associated with the hidden lore and practices of the “wise ones” of the old
religions. Some sources of the Luciferian fountain of practice and teaching
derives from some Traditions of Witanic Lore, the Clan of Tubal-Cain, the
Red Circle, the Zos Kia Cultus, Coven Malefica and The Order of
Phosphorus among others.
Yatuk Dinoih
(Avestan/Pahlavi) Ancient Persian Witchcraft and Sorcery. The
development and practice of invoking daevas (demons) to enhance and
expand control in this world. Yatukdinoih is translated ‘witchcraft’ to
encircle the witch or wizard in self-developed energy. The principle of
Darkness and the Deva/Druj (Demon) worship of this sect was in seeming
model form, that by becoming as Darkness they developed a Light within.
Ziggurats
In ancient Mesopotamia, Ziggurats were temple-towers pyramidal and
stepped which were created during 2200 to 550 B.C.E. and were constructed
of brick. The summit of the Ziggurat was one or more shrines including that
of the principle or patron god of the city. The Etemenanki was a seven-
layered Ziggurat which had levels from bottom to top painted in colors on
each level which represented a specific god in Mesopotamia.
Zisurru
(Sumer) A circle made traditionally of flour, marking the circumference
of self and historically a protective circle. Luciferians do not hide within
circles; rather the Kassapu uses the circle as a focus point of spiritual energy
invoked and ensorcelled in ritual to then guide and direct according to the
design. It may be a symbolic or literal act of commanding power. •
Bibiliography &
Suggested Reading
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Aquino, Michael A. Black Magic. Crystal Tablet of Set, 1975-2002.
Published in The Temple of Set I (Volume 1) Paperback – April 8,
2014
Bloom, Howard. The Lucifer Principle, a Scientific Expedition into the
Forces of History.
Crowley, Aleister. Magick: Book Four.
Flowers, Stephen. Lords of the Left-Hand Path.
Ford, Michael W. Adversarial Light: Magick of the Nephilim.
———. Bible of the Adversary.
———. Dragon of the Two Flames: Demonic Magick and the Gods of
Canaan.
———. Drauga: Ahrimanian Yatuk Dinoih.
———, Hopemarie Ford & Jeremy Crow. Wisdom of Eosphoros.
Green, Alberto R.W. The Storm-God in the Ancient Near East. Biblical
and Judaic Studies, Volume 8.
Kuehn, Sata. The Dragon in Medieval East Christian and Islamic Art.
Brill Academic Publishers.
LaVey, Anton. The Satanic Bible. •
Michael W. Ford
The Author
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