Would You Have Any Tips For Being A Respectful Theistic Satanist? I Am Aware That Satanism Is Often Used

Sea witchcraft

Sea witchcraft, also known as sea magic or ocean witchcraft, is a type of witchcraft that is centered around the sea and its energies. It is a form of nature-based spirituality that draws upon the elements of water, air, and earth, and the rhythms of the tides and the moon. Sea witches may focus on healing, divination, or protection, as well as working with sea creatures and the spirits of the ocean.

Here are some key practices and beliefs associated with sea witchcraft:

Connection to the Sea: Sea witches believe in the power of the ocean and its ability to heal and transform. They may feel a deep connection to the sea, and incorporate its energies into their daily practice.

Working with Water: Water is a central element in sea witchcraft, and sea witches may work with it in a variety of ways, such as using sea water in rituals, collecting rainwater for use in spells, or working with water crystals or gemstones.

Moon Magic: The phases of the moon and its connection to the tides is an important aspect of sea witchcraft. Sea witches may perform rituals or spells during specific moon phases, and use lunar correspondences in their practice.

Sea Creatures: Sea witches may work with the spirits of sea creatures, such as dolphins, whales, and sea turtles. They may also use shells, coral, or other oceanic items in their spellwork.

Protection Magic: Because the ocean can be dangerous and unpredictable, sea witches may focus on protection magic, using spells or charms to ward off negative energies or to protect sailors and fishermen.

Divination: Sea witches may use various forms of divination to gain insights and guidance, such as tarot, runes, or sea shell readings.

Weather Magic: The sea and the weather are closely connected, and sea witches may work with the energies of storms, wind, and rain. They may perform rituals to calm storms or to bring rain during droughts.

Sea witchcraft can be practiced both on land and at sea. Some sea witches may work by the ocean, incorporating natural items like shells, driftwood, and seaweed into their practice, while others may incorporate the essence of the sea into their practice by using items like sea salt, seashells, or sea-themed decor in their homes.

Sea witchcraft is a beautiful and powerful way to connect with the energies of the ocean and nature, and to deepen your spiritual practice.

Luciferian Challenge: Day 17

What symbols do you refer to in Luciferianism? Why?

There’s some overall symbols I’m really drawn to when it comes to my Luciferianism. Torches and serpents are the big ones, perhaps for obvious reasons: the Lightbringer or enlightenment aspects of Luciferianism are wonderfully represented by a torch (though I’ll sometimes use a lantern as a substitute, especially when it comes to an actual physical prop or tool) and serpents or snakes have a connection both to the Original Sin and to imagery of rebirth and growth given their constant shedding. 

Stars and fire are also imagery I enjoy, as they’re often a light in the dark and the theme of the Morningstar is ever present during modern discussions of Lucifer, and they have some overlap with my Dionysian side of things, as do the aforementioned serpents. 

For more obscure ones that are a bit esoteric and personal to me, I like the dagger (for its history as a very broadly used magical and practical tool) and those archways/portals with a set of stairs and stars beyond it (because it reminds me of imagery similar to the Flammerion Engraving, and the act of trying to look beyond the firmament). 

And finally, I’ll sometimes use the seal of Lucifer from the Grimoire Verum or a pentagram, but they’re sort of a supporting symbol or last resort rather than what I like most or find the best fitting for my beliefs and practice. 

I will admit that most of my general symbols are also ones I’d also use for Lucifer specifically, as despite having a trio of figures that are important to my practice and beliefs, he’s central and the tie that binds it all together. It is, after all, called Luciferianism. I’ve used the Emperor tarot card as a temporary idol for him during divination, but it’s a poor fit and I’d want to find a new one… perhaps the Magician instead, but it’s something I mean to put more work into. 

For Eve, I like the apple best as it’s most recognizable, but also figs, pomegranates, and mushrooms. Due to some tarot divination I’ve done, I also associate her with the Empress card, and the Queens of Swords and Pentacles. I’m still working on other flowers and plants beyond the fruiting ones that suit her, as well as planetary associations. It’s an ongoing process. 

And for Azazel, I so far default to a goat or goat’s skull. I don’t like leaning too far into the Scapegoat side of things, as that feels pretty uniquely Jewish, but even in Christianity he has some association with goats. He also has a role to me that feels very similar to the paintings you’ll see with the goat headed figure at the witches’ sabbaths, so it’s double appropriate. 

I am very, very conflicted on Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa’s symbol for Saturn being used as his sigil. While he is absolutely a figure you could describe as Saturnian, magically speaking, my research suggests that the earliest popularization of using that seal for him might have come from the founder of the JoS, which would be deeply unfortunate. Obviously it’s not like I’d be the one to spread the idea (as looking up “sigil of Azazel” will almost universally give you the Saturn symbol), but I’m just so deeply allergic to everything they stand for that the idea of using it is a bit, for lack of a better word, icky. 

Frater VIM, who ran a now defunct blog that brought this un-fun bit of trivia to my attention, proposed that the related symbol of the planetary daemon/demon Zazel was actually referencing Azazel, and therefore an appropriate alternative. However, I’m not fully sure if the idea of Azazel and Zazel being the same figure purely on name similarity is one I vibe with, and would have to do further research. While this happens a lot with some angelic names/occult figures, there’s other times when a similar name is not in any way indicative of two deities or spirits being related. Finally, as far as Tarot symbolism goes, I used the Devil card in a pinch but did not like it for him. As with Lucifer I need to investigate more appropriate alternatives. Currently I’m leaning towards the Hermit.  

I tend to represent myself in my practice, when the need arises, with the Fool (for its association with new beginnings), or with the card that’s become my signifier during Tarot divination, which I don’t want to post publicly at this time. I think having personal symbols and associations can be incredibly handy, and I wish I’d started employing it in my practice sooner.   

Library Tips For Magic Practitioners

As a Missouri librarian, I've gotten to know my library district pretty well. So here are some tips for you!

Tip 1: Dewey is your friend.

And by that I mean the Dewey Decimal System (a more in-depth list is in that link) is your friend. It breaks down as follows:

000: General Knowledge (encyclopedias, newspapers, almanacs, etc)

100: Psychology & Philosophy (feelings, logic, friendships, etc)

200: Religions & Mythology (Bible stories, Native American myths, classical mythology, etc)

300: Social Sciences & Folklore (families, career, money, government, etc)

400: Languages (English, Spanish, American Sign Language, grammar, etc)

500: Math & Science (arithmetic, animals, rocks, plants, fossils, etc)

600: Medicine & Technology (inventions, machines, farming, health, etc)

700: Arts & Recreation (crafts, painting, music, games, sports, etc)

800: Literature (poetry, plays, novels from other countries, etc)

900: Geography & History (countries, biographies, etc)

If you're looking for ghosts, divination, and witchcraft specifically, look around 133. That's where I've found most of my magic-based books to borrow. You'll also find books talking about people's near-death experiences or reincarnation around this point.

While fiction technically falls in the 800s, most libraries will have it separate from nonfiction. You may still find things like poems or memoirs in the nonfiction section. Some libraries will have the biographies separated into their own section. A few libraries (at least here in Missouri) will have state-specific sections where you can learn more about local stuff.

Tip 2: There are computers and printers to use.

If you can't research something at home for literally any reason, getting a library card will often grant you access to using the computers and printers in the library.

When using the printer, some libraries will charge based on how much ink you use, other libraries will charge based on how much paper you use, and other libraries will charge based on some other criteria.

Be aware that you lose access to these if you reach a certain level of overdue materials or money is charged to your library card until the materials are returned/paid for or the money is paid off. Luckily, librarians are here to help you and can tell you what's missing.

Tip 3: Libraries have more than books.

Seriously. The main branch of my library district has 3D printers, telescopes, gaming systems to use in-building, and more stuff that I didn't even pay attention to because I was scrambling to learn the behind-the-counter stuff. Feel free to ask us for something and we can see if it's in-county for ya!

Audiobooks are often available on CDs and in the form of Playaways, which are like MP3 players with a single book on them. You will need a wire-connected set of earbuds or a wire-connected headset and batteries. Some libraries sell earbuds, but not batteries.

Large Print books will often have their own special designation as LP, but more often they have their own shelf sections. You'll find a surprising number of Westerns there, but there are Large Print nonfiction books.

Tip 4: Requesting materials.

Not finding something you're looking for? Ask the front desk for help! In Missouri, we have the Missouri Evergreen system, which means we can borrow books from all over the state* on the topic you're looking for.

If we can't find it (or you're in a library that doesn't have such a monumental reach), then you can often fill out a book request form. We will then do our best to order the book for you - but be aware that it could take many months, and most of the time, people will cancel their order of the book well before our budget catches up or we even have time to get the book processed and integrated into the system. Patience is key when ordering a new book.

*At participating branches - not every library district in our state is part of Missouri Evergreen.

Tip 5: Self-checkout is a thing.

At least, it is here in Missouri. If you don't want to interact with the front desk, there are often self-checkout stations for books, DVDs, audiobooks, et cetera. Even my middle-of-nowhere branch has one!

Unfortunately, this won't work for other things, like updating your card once it expires or resolving monetary charges (which will both send you to the front desk).

Tip 6: Search the new shelves.

Some libraries like mine will have specially-designated "New Shelves", where you can find a lot of the most recent releases. If you're trying to find something in a particular number that you saw on the search but can't find it, it may be on the new shelf. These get cycled out whenever new books come in, which may mean that you have several months' worth of new releases to dig through.

In short, I hope this helps you in your search through the library! Best of luck to you!

~Jasper

hey :) is there any association between lucifer and frogs? or do you have an upg? frogs are a sign from lucifer for me personally and i notice you reblog about both, but it might be a coincidence? ty!

Well, I mostly reblog frogs because I like them, to be honest 😄. However, there is certainly some cultural connection between frogs, Lucifer as the Devil and generally the demonic! First, in the Revelation (16:13-14) frogs represent the Devils's demonic emissaries:

13 And I saw three unclean spirits like frogs come out of the mouth of the dragon, and out of the mouth of the beast, and out of the mouth of the false prophet.

14 For they are the spirits of devils, working miracles, which go forth unto the kings of the earth and of the whole world, to gather them to the battle of that great day of God Almighty.

The Dragon in Christian context is generally interpreted as Satan/Lucifer, which influenced lots of satanic symbolism. So, biblically speaking, it makes a lot of sense for Lucifer to send you frogs!

In witchcraft beliefs of early modern period, witches often worked with demons as familiar spirits. The demons often took shape of various animals, of which frogs (including toads) were one of the most common ones, hence the image of the witch and her frog.

Frogs were generally often associated with witchcraft and the demonic (which historically often overlapped), so you will probably find more interesting info about it when you dig a little deeper!

What kind of bird is Azazel associated with?

Description

In the extra-canonical text the Apocalypse of Abraham (c.1st CE), Azazel appears as an unclean bird who came down upon the sacrifice which Abraham prepared. (This is in reference to Genesis 15:11: "Birds of prey came down on the carcasses, but Abram drove them away" [NIV]).

The Apocalypse of Abraham describes him as a carrion bird.

Possible Species

Birds of prey or predatory birds, colloquially known as raptors, are hypercarnivorous bird species that actively hunt and feed on other vertebrates (mainly mammals, reptiles and other smaller birds). Although predatory birds primarily hunt live prey, many species (such as fish eagles, vultures and condors) also scavenge and eat carrion.

Birds of prey such as hawks, falcons, eagles, osprey, vultures, and owls are familiar carnivorous birds.

Birds that are regularly known as carrion-eaters include: vultures, buzzards, condors, caracaras, eagles, hawks, crows, ravens, and other large corvids, gulls, skuas, and terns

Specific

{Criteria: bird of prey that also eats carrion and is found in Israel}

Crows, jays, and magpies Order: Passeriformes Family: Corvidae

Brown-necked raven, Corvus ruficollis

Common raven, Corvus corax

Eurasian jackdaw, Corvus monedula

Fan-tailed raven, Corvus rhipidurus

Hooded crow, Corvus cornix

Rook, Corvus frugilegus

Hawks, eagles, and kites Order: Accipitriformes Family: Accipitridae

Black kite, Milvus migrans

Common buzzard, Buteo buteo

Eurasian sparrowhawk, Accipiter nisus

Greater spotted eagle, Clanga clanga

Imperial eagle, Aquila heliaca

Lesser spotted eagle, Clanga pomarina

Long-legged buzzard, Buteo rufinus

Steppe eagle, Aquila nipalensis

White-tailed eagle, Haliaeetus albicilla

Sources

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Azazel https://mythology.net/demons/azazel/

https://www.thespruce.com/meaning-of-carrion-386879

https://www.thespruce.com/carnivorous-diet-definition-386866

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bird_of_prey

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carrion

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_birds_of_Israel

100 Journal Prompts for Luciferians and Theistic Satanists

Who is Lucifer/Satan to you personally and what is his role in your life?

How did you become a Luciferian/Satanist and why do you remain one?

If you were raised in a different religion, what is your relationship to it?

Do you practice magic? If yes, how does it relate to your religion?

Do you work with or venerate demons other than Lucifer/Satan or other beings associated with him? If not, would you like to? Which ones?

Do you consider to be worshipping Lucifer/Satan? How do you personally feel about worship in general?

How do you feel about Christian God?

How do you feel about angels? How about Michael specifically?

Do you work with or venerate any Christian spirits?

Write a Luciferian/Satanist poem.

What aspects of Lucifer/Satan are currently the most significant in your practice?

What symbols are significant to you as a Luciferian/Satanist?

Write a Luciferian/Satanist prayer.

Is there anything you would like to change about your practice? How can you do that?

If you were not always a Luciferian/Satanist, how did you change since you became one?

What is your favorite text relating to your religion and why?

What are your favorite and least favorite fictional depictions of Lucifer/Satan and why?

What has Luciferianism/Satanism helped you with?

What Luciferian/Satanist stories are important to you and why? (ex. stories of the Garden of Eden or the Rebellion of Angels)

Do you listen to music with Luciferian/Satanist themes? Do you feel your religion has any impact on what you like to listen to?

Write a thank you note to Lucifer/Satan.

What do you find to be hard about being a Luciferian/Satanist?

What about being a Luciferian/Satanist brings you joy?

Do you feel alienated sometimes as a Luciferian/Satanist? Do you have or would like to have some kind of community? If you don’t but would like to, how can you find it?

Describe your ideal altar or sacred space.

What songs, if you have any, remind you of Lucifer/Satan?

Is fun a part of your religious practice and why yes or no? If yes, in what ways? If not, would you like to incorporate it? How?

Do you have any Luciferian/Satanist UPGs? What are they?

What are some interesting things about your local devil lore? Research if you don’t know.

If you have any, what are your favorite songs you associate with Lucifer/Satan or your religion in general?

What are your favorite depictions of Lucifer/Satan in visual arts and why? What makes them speak to you?

Your thoughts on Romantic and Socialist Satanism (if you don’t know what they are, research - they are important to the development of Satanism and Luciferianism as religions).

Your thoughts on the Bible.

Your thoughts on Paradise Lost.

Choose a myth involving Lucifer/Satan and reflect on it.

What has Lucifer/Satan done for you and what can you do for him?

Do you meditate as part of your religious practice? Which forms of meditation work best for you, and which do not? Why?

Do you celebrate any festivals or special days as part of your religious practice?

Have you ever done an official dedication? If yes, what did you do and how did it affect you? If not, would you like to?

If you were baptized, have you ever revoked your baptism? If yes, how did you do that and what did it change? If not, would you like to or not? Why?

If you make offerings, what do you like to give Lucifer/Satan (it doesn’t have to be physical)? What do you think he likes to receive?

If you use pre-written prayers, what is your favorite one and why?

Rewrite a Christian prayer. Try to not make it a simple name switch, but something actually fitting the context of your religion.

How do you see Lucifer/Satan? It doesn’t have to be based on visions, you can just describe how you imagine him to look when you think of him. You don’t have to limit yourself to visualizing either, especially if you struggle with it! What scents do you associate with him, for example?

How did your practice change since you have started?

Do you consider Lucifer/Satan to be a deity?

Did you use to be afraid of Lucifer/Satan? What were you afraid of and how did it change? Do you have some remaining fears?

Your thoughts on Hell.

Do you consider blasphemy or inversion a part of your religious practice? Why yes or no? If yes, what is its role?

How can you fight the far right presence and ideas in the Left Hand Path community?

How is your religion present in your daily life?

Do you like complex rituals, or do you prefer to keep things simple? Why?

What aspects of Lucifer/Satan do you feel are most present in your practice? Would you like to explore some other ones? Why or why not?

What do you think happens after we die? Is it important to you or not? Why?

What things about your practice are the most important to you and why?

How would you describe what your religion is about to someone who knows nothing about it?

Where do your ethics come from?

How do your ethics relate to your religion?

What do you appreciate about Lucifer/Satan?

Do you use any kind of divination as part of your religious practice? If yes, what methods work best for you?

How does cultural Christianity affect you as a Luciferian/Satanist? What things you do or beliefs you hold are culturally Christian? If you live in a Christian culture, it’s likely more than you think even if you were not raised in the religion.

If you are interested in Lilith (or any closed figure), what are the qualities of her that speak to you? What open figures with those qualities could you explore in your practice instead? Research if you don’t know.

What does it mean to you to be a Luciferian/Satanist?

Is sexuality a part of your religious practice? What is its role in it?

If you were planning a ritual or any religious activity for a group of people, what would it be and how would it look like?

What non-satanic philosophies and practices do you find inspiring?

What makes your religious practice personal and truly yours?

What would you like to change about Luciferianism/Satanism and why?

What ideas in LaVey’s works do you think are connected to his fascist sympathies and how can you challenge their presence in the LHP community? Do you think you were influenced by them? How can you deconstruct them?

What plants and animals in your local environment are associated with Lucifer/Satan? Research!

What popular ideas in your religion do you disagree with and why?

What texts were influential for you as a Luciferian/Satanist and how?

How can you connect your religious practice to your culture?

Would you like to incorporate your hobbies or interests into your religious practice? How can you do that?

Research and describe a local folk demon or a folk demon from the culture of your ancestors. If you really can’t find one, just describe any folk demon you find interesting.

Describe a Christian story you perceive differently as a Luciferian/Satanist. How and why is it different?

Your thoughts on the concept of sin.

Do you have some personal religious traditions? Describe them.

Do you perceive Lucifer and Satan as the same or different and why?

Does your religion bring you comfort? If yes, how?

Describe a folk story about Lucifer/Satan, preferably a local one.

How do you connect with your own divinity? When do you feel it the most?

Recognizing your inherent worth and divinity also means recognizing it within other beings. How does it affect your treatment of them and do you think something about it should change?

Do you have an interest in the dark and macabre, for example, vulture culture or certain kinds of music? What makes it speak to you? Do you think it intersects with your religion? If yes, how?

Choose an aspect of Lucifer/Satan and reflect on it.

Do you consider yourself a pagan? Why or why not?

Is taking care of yourself a part of your practice? How?

What makes you appreciate earthly life?

If you have ex-Christian trauma, has the religion you practice now helped you? How?

What values and virtues do you associate with Lucifer/Satan? How can you make them more present in your life?

Has your religion helped you with accepting yourself? If yes, how?

What makes you feel connected to Lucifer/Satan?

Are you Luciferian or Satanist? Why are you on this path and not the other? Is there something you appreciate about the other one and would like to incorporate into your own practice? If yes, how can you do that?

What things about Christianity do you think are harmful? What do you appreciate and is it something you would like to take inspiration from? If yes, how can you do that?

Write down some problematic things about your own religion. How can you counteract them?

What good things do you think your religion brings to the world? How can you make the world better as a Luciferian/Satanist?

What makes you proud of yourself?

What brings you pleasure? Do you ever feel guilty for enjoying harmless things? If yes, why and how can you help yourself release that guilt?

What interesting thing about your religion have you learned recently?

What are the subjects in the realm of your religion you would like to learn more about?

A Luciferian prayer

(based of the lord's prayer)

Our Liberator, who wanders the earth, blessed be thy name;

my kingdom come;

my will be done;

in my life as it is in my ambitions.

Give us this day our daily lesson.

And forgive us our ignorance,

as we learn from our mistakes.

And lead us not into obedience;

but deliver us from tyranny.

For thou art the bringer of light,

wisdom and audacity,

For ever and ever.

Amen.

Hey I've been really drawn to working with Satan for a very long time. I just never knew how to go about it. But then I found out about Demonolatry while I was doing some research. And I've been going on instinct to try and work with him. I've gotten some inspiration from some articles I've read online, but I don't trust everything I read there lol. Could you direct me to any books or places where I could find information good information on working with him? Or just Demonolatry in general?

Hello!

We have a whole page filled with links on general demon work.

If you haven’t already found it, there is an actual site dedicated to demonolatry. This is, of course, providing you intend to study demonolatry as the generally accepted practice under that name, for which S. Connolly is the big name source.

Aforementioned site has a page of free downloads. If you have money to spare, perhaps start with The Complete Book of Demonolatry.

If you prefer general demon work over Connolly’s demonolatry, perhaps start with the Lesser Key of Solomon and The Book of Solomon’s Magic by Poke Runyon for Solomonic/goetic grimoire tradition.

A different and equally valid tradition can be found in the Grimorium Verum/True Grimoire, for which .pdfs can be found readily online, but there is also the reworked Scarlet Imprint edition, which, given that you have the money, is very nice. (I am, however, the only mod on LDW who knows Verum very well, so you won’t find much if anything on Verum in our demon page.)

And you are, of course, allowed to construct your own practice around research, which we have helpfully jumpstarted in, again, our demon page.

As for specifically Satan-oriented worship and work,

Visit whoreofabaddon who as far as I know is essentially the top resource on any related subject whatsoever on tumblr.

Look up Satanism. There are many varieties of Satanism, but what you’d want would probably be theistic Satanism, which is to say the literal worship of Satan. There are different sects of theistic devil worship; I’m not sure if Luciferians qualify as Satanists, though I think not; general Devil worship does exist but, again, the fine lines between practices are difficult to pin down, especially if you’re not a Satanist (which we are not).

That basically sums it up, but seriously, visit our demon page. We get tons of asks similar to this and so we have an assortment of knowledge and answered asks there. (Everyone else, take this as your collective reminder as well.)

Best of luck!

Mod L

Pink 🩷

“Eve’s ingestion of the forbidden fruit becomes a heroic act of rebellion against the tyranny of God and Adam. This closely parallels how socialists like Mikhail Bakunin (1814–1876) used Satan’s battle with God as a symbol of their fight against a capitalist and monarchist society (God being the ultimate monarch).”

— “Satanic Feminism: Lucifer as the Liberator of Woman in Nineteenth-Century Culture” by Per Faxneld (via luciferianbuddhism)