For context I'm the guy in the back with the unnaturally wide and grotesque face. Well atleast in this photo as for some reason whenever a photo is taken of me or in my vicinity from any device it often comes out blurry, heavily distorted/stretched, and with strange blotchy patches of off lighting or colure.

Recently most have my face stretched or with patches of white on my skin.

I have not in recent been to involved with the practices so I am a little confused to why this would happen as there is little other explanation.

I’ve always been attracted to the occult, spirit contact, and everything to do with that, but sometimes I fear my addled brain may just be too stunted and addicted to be capable of anything like that. Entering trance of any kind has been very difficult, even more so discerning what is real from what is merely me imagining things. Has anyone gone from having a mind stunted by instant-gratification to one actually capable of this stuff? How can it be done? I will keep at it, even if sometimes it feels like nothing is happening, I was just wondering if there are ways to combat this problem other than sheer willpower and dedication.

Hi all, while preparing to start a LBRP daily practice, I noticed some variations among several well read authors in the ending formula of the ritual.

Specifically, some authors have it "For about me flame the pentagrams" (plural) while another one has it "For about me flames the pentagram" (singular). Also, some have "and upon me shines the six-rayed star" while others have "and within shines the six-rayed star" or "behind me shines the six-rayed star".

I already know about the pronunciation debate of the God-Names, which makes sense because it's Hebrew, but this seems more of a meaning change. Would anyone be keen to explain what is the difference between these formulas and why there is no consensus on this?

Thanks in advance and sorry if this question has been answered before but couldn't find anything.

Hi everyone - this question is specific to Anna Riva's Power of the Psalms. I have been doing some soft rituals to improve my love life, and I picked up this book for daily recitations. I've only found 2 love related psalms so far, Psalms 47 and 111. Has anyone had success improving their romantic life with other Psalms in her book?

I want to think outside of the box a little bit, so I'm open to any recommendations.

For some context this is my first delve into esoteric philosophy and the occult, so I’m a beginner.

My main takeaways from the text was the nature of the divine, the importance of the self/mind/soul, and the benevolence of reality.

My main question is can I use this understanding of the text as a basis for magic? If I study this text more and master the principles taught in it, would I be able to make my own system of imposed will?

Hello everyone, I keep dreaming about a woman who tells me to ‘follow the golden line’ over and over again. To be honest, I’m a little scared. Does anyone know what this could mean?

Hi , im a 40 year old man , i never been around anything of the occult , i respect it to much , but i always have the fear of spiritual attacks or anything witchy hahaha , i only want to be protected , thank u all for ur time and knowledge. 🙌🏼🤞🏼

Lots of political talk. Would be great to have live occult talk.

What entities (wether angels, demons, dieties ect) are associated with beauty, looks and glamour, particularly masculine beauty?

As yall have practiced your path, have you dedicated (or come across) jewelry that is for a certain spirit? I've heard of enchanted or haunted jewelry, but do not own any. However, I've recently been wanting to dedicate some pieces to Infernals I am working with. Previously on my path, I wore a sigil, but I didn't fully feel connected. Thoughts?

Hello, I began studying esotericism some time ago, and shortly after starting, I came across a book on practical Kabbalah with questionable provenance. The book taught how to invoke both the angels of Shem ha-Mephorash and the demons of the Goetia. I decided to perform the rituals it prescribed in an attempt to invoke the angel Leuviah, as I had recently experienced a terrible heartbreak and was struggling with new relationships, feeling the need for help in this area. I conducted a ritual according to the book, and I felt a strange but pleasant sensation of "lightness." I then asked the angel for what I desired: an improvement in my love life. Surprisingly, from that day forward, things started going exceptionally well. Suddenly, I began to meet several women. (Later, I lost all of them, but that is not relevant here.) The fact is, the opportunities for this to happen did appear. In my mind, I had performed the ritual completely wrong and in an amateurish manner. Was it simply a coincidence, or did it really work?

Is there any definition when some philosophy is actually hermeticism or gnosticism? I know Hermeticism is one of gnosticism form but when exactly some philosophy is hermetic and when is not?

I found out about the organization while looking for Tarot cards I color. There was a video describing their deck. I became fascinated and started to do some research. They sounded pretty good so I decided to join. But now I am really curious. What is in the welcome packet? And what is the first lesson about?

Hello beautiful people. I would like to share my experience with Prince Orobas. So basically i started 1 year ago when i first time tried to contact Him. I have created small ritual and when i have said His enn it was like the time has stopped. I haven't felt that kind of peace, it was amazing. After few days i just woke up from sleeping and He came and said to me Good Morning. It was the most beautiful voice i have heard in my life! However i did not had the courage to speak back. After that there were some moments like He was not present at all, but that was just a period. Now, i am not sure how long, He has been a huge help for me! Every time i need assistance i would just ask Him and He is there right away. I am really truly grateful to Him, helping me this much! He is simply great, friendly and He will never trick you or tempt you, however be sure to show Him proper respect cause He deserves only the best! I asked for jobs, to help me with some really hard people and He did helped really fast! Sometimes i will light a cigarette for Him, sometimes i offer Him whiskey. Also 1 time i bought silver for offering and gave it to Him. I mean the energy, the emotion are really great. Few days ago I gave him public praise, i told my friend in public that i am really grateful to Orobas for helping me so much! The rest of the days was just perfect! I would definitely recommend you Prince Orobas!

Hey people! I have bought some books but I am stuck at the moment. I am reading Fran’s Bardon initiation into hermetics. But it’s very difficult and taking me long time to master the thought control excersise. And I am looking for a magickal protection guide I bought a book called: Damon brand protection spells, but I don’t like it it wants me to call uppon angelic names and the names are no where to be find in literature. With other words I just don’t know how to start properly and if someone knows some propper protection magick before trying anything at all. Thanks for reading people ! Have a good day/evening

I’m hoping to read Occult Philosophy by Agrippa but I’m finding many different versions that have been translated or curated by different authors. Any recommendations on which one to read?

I don't know if this is the right place to ask this. Maa passed away on the 15th evening. I left for a weekend to another city in the morning itself and she was absolutely fine when I saw her. My brother lives in a different city 1000kms away. Dad called us at around 8 in the evening to come home because we didn't have enough time left. I drove back as fast as I could it still took me 4 hours and she was gone. I was told that she was gone in sleep but it's taking a toll on our lives. She was so vibrant, only 60, and really someone who is filled with life. We were supposed to go on a long family trip this Christmas and she was so excited for that. She already made many plans for our next vacation in June even before this. She was everyday studying to improve her English, even after providing her services as a History lecturer and then a principal in Jaipur for 25 years. She was so filled with enthusiasm, and she was the best of our whole family. We are going crazy and don't know what do anymore. All we are doing is going back to her grave and cry.

To I lot of people this might sound crazy and I really understand that not everybody can understand what state of mind I and my brother are in.. But really, really if there is any way we can talk to her or get some kind of closure.. It'll be a big help.

Found at an estate sale along several XVIII and XIX century coins.

Hello everyone,

I hope you're all doing well! I have a few questions about performing the Headless Rite, specifically the version from Chaos Protocols by Gordon White. This version includes an invocation of the Four Kings after the main ritual, and I’d appreciate some guidance on the following:

1. I’ve never done a daemonic invocation before. Do you have any tips on how to approach this safely and effectively?

2. For the offerings, it mentions rum and incense. Am I supposed to hold these offerings while facing each specific direction during the invocation?

3. After the invocation, should I immediately dispose of the offerings, or is there a specific protocol for when and how to do this?

4. Lastly, am I supposed to formally dismiss the Four Kings afterward? I noticed the ritual doesn’t include any specific dismissal instructions.

Thank you so much for your help! I’m looking forward to hearing your thoughts.

I need some newer/better information on talisman building than the few books I have. Book of Oberon is too extensive and I’m not into its system of creation, too time consuming, Farrell is okay still not enough on sefiroths, I’m not into Abra Melin’s stuff, I need practical and useful info.

Hey there! I've been thinking about working with President Foras for some time and I need some help with finding sources about him; especially some associations (colours, animals, etc.), possible offerings and things I need to look out for when in contact with him. I currently only know his sigil, which things he teaches, his general position in hell and how many legions he governs, which I don't think is enough for my planned practice.

Also, please note that yes I am not very educated in this topic, but want to learn before I do anything. I will not go into this unprepared and the research I'm conducting is mainly to determine if I want to go down this path or not. I will obviously properly educate myself on the summoning of demons once/if I find someone I am interested in working with, but this is not the post for that right now.

Any help is appreciated!

That or sanded and covered in a protective coating. Still pretty even if useless metaphysically. I'm glad to have found some, even if fake, and one day I hope to find some real ones ♡

Hello I'm flyn, I work with nyx, and in looking to find some others who work with her.

I don’t know how to really start this off but this entire year I’ve been receiving so many signs and mixed signals I don’t know what they mean so maybe a few of you could help me. Also, I am no scholar.

I’m not making anything up nor am I doing any of this for attention. I simply want answers or possibilities. With that being said here we go.

This entire year for me has been strange. I’m just going to go event by event that has stuck out to me.

Intro I’ve always been interested in the occults and literature of the occult so overtime I’ve gradually wanted to get more into it. Last year around November I started really diving deep into Black Magick and such. I’m a 21 year old overnight worker at a 24/7 restaurant in a populated sub city in the south.

Usually nothing is going on much on certain days like Sunday or Thursday so I commonly go outside around 1-3 am and smoke a cigarette. Not much as in no one really other than locals and regulars coming in around this time on these days for doordash, to eat, etc. This year starting from Mid January to the end of June I was approached 14 times by Christians and Catholics. Not unusual to be approached by them and have them spread their beliefs around where I live lots of Hispanic churches in the area as well so it’s not really that uncommon. The uncommon part was the lines that were being said to me each time I was approached sometimes 4 times a month. It was always “I have a question for you” “Do you know god loves you?” “God told me to come and speak to you today” “Can I pray for you?” every single person that approached said each of those lines in the beginning. I didn’t really understand why until what had previously occurred to me which is insanely questionable and odd.

I still have the snap memory of it and will link it if needed. I can also post the book I’m going to state.

In early January I was at work just watching YouTube on my phone Sunday night going into Monday morning but by this time it was already 2 am and no one has came in in the last hour. I was watching a YouTube video on a book titled “The Three Magical Books Of Solomon” I had no clue who Solomon was at the time, Who Aleister Crowley was etc. I’m watching this video for a while probably about 40 minutes now and after I finish it I went into our public bathrooms (obviously it’s a restaurant) and found that exact book I was just watching a video on sitting in the sink counter as soon as I walk in. No one has came in the store in the last hour besides a to go order and they didn’t go into the bathrooms (we have video screens of cameras in the front entrance in the serving isle) it was me and one other server and a cook no one heard the door open or shut. There are 2 doors needed to enter the store both loud and one with a bell. The exact same book I was watching a YouTube video on appeared in front of me miraculously? I don’t know if coincidences exist but I can’t explain it to this day. I took the book home and started to read and study it.

<3rd experience>

Now I’m just stating the things that stood out to me the most. There are other occurrences that have happened throughout my life but recently these have stood out the most to me.

Usually I get decent sleep. I have night terrors commonly so most of the time I just have nightmares no regular dreams or I just wake up with no memory of the dreams. I recently got a new girlfriend around august and she started staying the night the last 2 months or so. I’m not usually one to sleep talk rather I wake up panting,sweating,yelling, etc. but one of the nights she stayed she told me in my sleep she started to hear me speak a language that didn’t sound like any language ever on earth before like it was made up or ancient she said and I quote “ancient”. I woke up that morning weirdly enough and saw a shadow sitting beside my bed (which for me isn’t too uncommon I see stuff all the time because of the hours I work overnight so I see stuff out of the corner of my eyes often lol) but the shadow stayed there for like at most 20 seconds just staring at me before my eyes really came to.

These are just 3 experiences and if it’s hard to understand I apologize. The first one happened after I found the book. And the third story happened after studying until the second book. (It’s 3 in 1 ) Hope that clears things up and I hope I posted this in the right section I’m severely confused when it comes to Reddit. If needed I will post the book found.

Hello! This is the first album of a - hopefully - series on occultism, paganism, dark ambient and ritualistic music. Each album will have a specific theme/approach, i.e., dedicated to different entities. This one in particular is dedicated to Azazel, and meditation-oriented . I am currently working on another one, which I hope it can be online - for free again - in one week. I deeply believe we can achieve different/mystical states of conscience through this kind of music. Please check it out. Suggestions, comments and requests are deeply appreciated. Thank you!

https://youtube.com/@thedancinggoatofficial?si=27t2bVbJTmC_v1D5

I have a few books that cover astral projection, but it’s a mixed bag.

Any recommendations of books, chapters, or even videos on the subject?

A little history is that I’ve tried a number of different techniques, and while I felt relaxed I certainly didn’t observe any more benefits. Not one to give up, I’ve kept looking to trusted sources but I’ve found very little help other than, “isn’t that good enough?”

Reluctantly, I picked up Llewellyn's Complete Book of Meditation by Shai Tubali. In it, he covers a wide range of techniques and connects ideas in a way that I find really helpful. I’ve heard not all techniques work for all people and I suppose that’s true, but there’s also different techniques that he talks about, beginning with the root chakra meditations.

Does anyone know of any other books that do a good job of describing more of the path and experiences of different techniques? Thanks

Well, I read the book Goetia Pathworking by Colin Hargrove. I have some doubts, is it an invocation? Or is it not? Would it be more of an interaction, since I'm the one going to Daemon? Is there any risk or I simply can't make contact, and that's it? If someone more experienced could talk about it, I would be very grateful.

I'm an aspiring politician with an interest in diplomacy. I also have a strong interest in dark arts.

But how exactly could one effectively utilize the occult within a political line of work?

I'm not necessarily asking for a means to cheat my way to power (not that I really think that would be possible) as I do believe in democracy and the rule of law. I wish to help the communities around me and serving the interest of the people. I'm also great at simply talking to people and understanding their perspectives.

What are some things I can do in the course of my work to help bring about the progressive social changes I desire?