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Hello, I have a quick question. Which demons have white eyes? I'm not talking about those in shows like Supernatural, but the real ones. A few years ago, I had an encounter at night when a huge (about 4.5-5m) humanoid figure with glowing white eyes was standing behind me when I turned around. I was already sure at that moment that it must be a demon. When I touched the cross around my neck, it disappeared. I'm sure it was a demon, but I have no idea which one or what kind.
Estou procurando o livro "Desfazendo-se com a Meditação Energizada e Outros Dispositivos" de Christopher Hyatt em português e em PDF, mas não estou tendo sucesso nas buscas. Por acaso algum de vocês teria um link para que eu possa baixar o PDF desse livro em português?
Won't delve into the issues we have with our neighbour. But today he has put a lot of lavender and/or tea tree oil in our communal hall (only the 2 of us share). He has also written the number 2 with it, I don't know if it means anything.
I know the title sounds a bit click baity, but honestly, I have no idea what this person is trying to do... They've caused us enough suffering already.
I coud not find anything on the web so put two pictures together. I am really hopping someone can uncover this mistery for me. Thanks so much in advance. (Of course the lighting bolt was smaller, but you get the idea)
Hello, everyone. I want to discuss something that has been bothering me for a long time; what I’m going to write may be triggering, but I really need your thoughts: I’ve been observing the occult community for a few years now, and I’m someone who also works on occult topics, though I wouldn’t call myself disciplined. I don’t label myself as an occultist or magician.
I’ve read many books by various magicians and watched their videos. Most of them argue that abilities gained through magic or occult practices should remain hidden and shouldn’t be used for worldly matters or material gain. But the problem is that we live in the material world, so what’s the point of these abilities if we can’t use even a drop of them here?
When I’ve asked them this question (a few times), they replied in a poetic manner, saying that the important thing is not the outcome but the journey itself. But how do we know all of this isn’t just an illusion? After all, even schizophrenics can focus on and work with things they don’t actually see.
On the other hand, I’ve noticed that many magicians or occultists, both past and present, live miserable lives. Many of them have financial problems throughout their lives and struggle to even meet their living expenses. Additionally, many magicians or occultists die young. Aleister Crowley died after going mad, and Franz Bardon only lived to 49. Have you ever heard of a magician peacefully passing away at 130 in their mansion? I haven’t, but I’d like to. I can understand (normal people) whose lives go badly since I’m also one of the ‘normal’ people fighting to make it in life. But shouldn’t people who claim to be occultists or magicians have a bit more control over their lives? They say it’s because of karma, but if that’s the case, why even bother—why not just work for a materially stable life so that at least I’ll die in my own mansion?
Some say that’s missing the real point, that the real point is to free the soul from the cycle of reincarnation. But isn’t it falling for an illusion to struggle in this life, while I’m suffering now, for a life after death (something I cannot possibly know right now)?
Please share your thoughts on these topics. I feel lost, and I’ve been thinking about this a lot lately.Thanks.
Has anyone practiced the techniques found within this book?
If so how did you find it and what were your results? Also as the book was written some time ago, if you had updated any techniques I would like to know more about your experience.
I male, have been feeling drawn towards Sitri’s sigil and have tried to invoke Sitri to request for help with a specific situation, but I do not know for sure if I made contact. I am seeking guidance from others who have worked with Sitri in the past or have a relationship with Sitri
I first need to make this clear, I'm a minor (17 to be exact) but I don't really know anyone or anywhere else to ask about this. I really want to learn more about Demonology and Luciferianism, but I feel like I can't really find a way to it like other occultists I see online. I'm mainly asking for some starting points that are somewhat easily accessible (since my family isn't supportive of my religion). So please, I really need some guidance.
Hi, so I was wondering if there are any specific types of meditations y'all do on the regular and if so, which ones. Any links can be useful too.
I've neglected meditation these days, and before that most of the ones I did were guided. I lost my tempo now and wannaget back on track.
Hi all!
I am studying the Sefer but I've been doing GIRP and RC for a while. I started working on Lightning Bolt Sephirot meditations and I always assumed the order after Keter is Chakmah and Binah, being Binah on the right and -to my confussion- being the left a femenine side. But reading the Sefirah I find a diagram on the hands placing Binah and Gevurah on the left hand and being the masculine side. Any help with this?
Yesterday I set my alarm to 3am to do a succubus summoning, before the alarm rung I work up to an intense ejaculation. Is this because I was scared? I couldn't sleep all the way until it was 3am. I set up the letter method ritual and did everything from a very trustworthy source. After I burnt the letter I tried to meditate for 25 minutes. Nothing happened! Not a singe sign except a little cold air on my right side, which I didn't suspect much of. I then went to sleep and I didn't meet the succubus. What should I do?
Just curious to what to expect (if anything) from practice.
Are there any other less dangerous rituals to connect with our guardian angels and obtain guidance from them? I'm in a point of life where I really need some and even tarot (no offence, its great) does not seem to work. However I don't want anything to do with demons. I'm open to any purification processes, and maintaining it. Please help! (I'm 19F, vegetarian and celibate for context)
Hello, this is a side of magick which I have never really explored. I'm wondering if any of you have any experience with techniques that have allowed you to either more accurately predict these events, or even influence them in your favour.
The only time I've done anything of the sort was one time a friend of mine kept flipping a coin and asking me to predict the result, and I sort of went into this zone-like state where I just had total confidence that I could predict it. I ended up getting it right about 6 or 7 times in a row. I wonder if I can channel that.
I'm looking for imagery (instructions will suffice) on how to do the Sign of Evocation for psychic self defence
I've always heard of planetary magick but I have yet to pick up a book on it so I really don't have a clue what it is. Can someone give me a basic ELI5 on what it is, and what does one gain from practicing?
The title says it all. I am looking for all kinds of suggestions, but prefer chaos magick and alchemy.
Hi everyone. I don't know how should I begin this post, so I will start it by telling my story.
I'm 28, and I wouldn't be surprised if most people here are younger than me. For a long time my life has been hollow, because life is temporary and I do not have answers to the deeper questions. Is there some entity or force that guides or influences our world? Is there life after death, in one way or another? Can humans influence the world around them beyond the physical methods? Religions answer all these questions. But throughout my life, no matter how much I wanted, I have never received proof that they are anything more than wishful thinking.
I had an online friend who was curious about the occult but not enough to devote time to it. And ever since he mentioned it, I started to consider that maybe through it I can get the answers that I need.
So here I am. I know anything that works requires patience and will, and fortunately I'm not lacking in any of these. I only want to ask for two things and only from people who did see proof one way or another that occultism works. First, where should I begin, where did you begin? And second, if you can tell me in private, what answers did you get? I'm not hopeful that various people will have the same answers, but I would be amazed if they do.
If possible, do not recommend books to buy because I cannot afford it.
Hello I need guidance on the first steps to learning about occultism. Who/what is the first thing I should read or watch to get a beginner sense of what it is and how it works? Any suggestions?
Hi, so im looking for a big big book on occult theories and practices. I thought about Liber ABA by Aleister Crowley or Agrippa's 3 books on Philosophy. What are your thoughts?
I always looked down on metaphysics and never believed them. Recently there is an itch in the back of my brain that i can't describe. I am currently interested in runes and sigils but i know nothing about occultism. I am currently just curious and want to gather knowledge. Thanks in advance. (By physical traits i mean strength, endurance, charisma, intelligence or else)
By Aleister Crowley. I am not sure if I'm going to buy it... Is it worth the shot ? I am looking for some kind of big big occult book like a bible.
I saw this small text written on my Ring's stone, I'm curious as to what it is and what it's saying but I can't identify the language.
Its been some time since i last shared about my personal experiences because I’m nervous about people believing I’m making this up or something. Because it sounds absurd to me. Or maybe I’m saying this because I’m paranoid about it in general. It regards about the occult, and in my past life.
I had a parasite that was lodged in me deep for four years, and was not a pleasant experience to say the least. In the end, i managed to free myself from its shackles, and its been a year currently since it ended. When i had the parasite, I had to make some demonic connections in order to effectively remove it. And to communicate to them properly, I of course had to meditate, and improve my astral senses, which I did. During that time when I had to work with those demons, I would always get this feeling. Like someone was tugging me towards something. And it was always a feeling that I should connect with Lilith. I believe she was calling for me, and at the time I did not know why. I mainly cooperated with Lucifer because of his experience with parasites. I ignored that feeling for a while because I felt uncertain whether it was genuine, or that parasite messing with me or something. But eventually, Lucifer straight up just told me “Lilith is calling your name. Invoke her.”
After that, I did invoke Lilith, and asked why she was calling me. In short, she basically said, that there is a strong connection between me, and her, and that I should work towards developing a stronger relationship with her. Upon hearing this, I asked how, and she responds to me, “You are my son.” I had a parasite at the time, and of course I was incredibly paranoid, and doubtful because of it. But I believe Lilith knew this, and added more information, and reassurance to that statement. Telling me that its been a long time since I’ve seen her, and that I once was a part of the Infernal Kingdom. Telling me that its okay if I don’t believe in what she told me. I had this intense warm feeling when I invoked her, and when she said these things to me, that feeling of warmth, and familiarity was so damn strong, it was suffocating. With my doubts still present, I didn’t believe in it, and it was clear she expected that, because she didn’t push further. And as I got uncomfortable, and paranoid, she left to give me space.
After that day, my mistrust of Lilith, and other demons rose to the point where I didn’t want to work with them anymore, and that I would just do it myself without their help. I would still get signs from them everywhere, but i ignored it. My consensus at the tine was, “The only person you can trust is yourself.” It was like this for half a year until that parasite, was finally gone from my life. I felt free again. It felt like I had my life before this all started. Everything felt good. And because of that, i stopped trying on the occult. I didn’t do meditation exercises anymore because there wasn’t a point to do them. I wanted a normal life again, and i lived a normal life, for a bit.
Eventually, i felt the demonic presence again. I’d get thoughts that weren’t my own as I went through my day. I remember i found myself striking a conversation in my head about the material benefits of reconnecting with the demons. Like, “you can get wealth, fame, anything you ask for if you work with them.” And I said to myself, “I don’t want fame, and I’d rather learn to increase my own income without the involvement of demons. I’m happy where I am.” And after a bit, a another thought that wasn’t my own hits my head. “Such an easy man to please.”
On top of that, I began having these out of body experiences when i was half asleep in bed. I felt my soul float out of my body, and It felt like I would get pulled upward high in the sky. And I would get vivid intense visions, where i could see , and hear everything before me, as well as hear everything around me as i partially slept. I would be in this city. The sky bing red, everything looking futuristic, except there parts where it had gothic architecture. And then before I know I would be in a cave right in front of a tall being covered in black mist. It didn’t say anything to me even though i asked who it was. And then, I would wake up, and ask myself what that was.
Mostly though when i got these out of body experiences, they would feel as if they were past memories. I had this one where i wore this military type uniform. I was angry at something as i stormed into a type of meeting room as I believe Lucifer was there. Another one where I was looking at some battle plan with other people around me. Another one where I felt shame, and defeat, as i was signing a piece of paper before some council.
The demonic presence still remained, and by now, it was obvious that I found myself mainly conversing with Lucifer, and Lilith. Them wanting me to reconnect. Them softly interfering with my life. I was at work one day, when I felt Lilith’s strong presence, as we stroke a conversation. I remember her telling me to trust her, and to follow my heart. I asked her a couple questions. Mainly how i can hear her crystal clear despite not having practiced any type of meditative exercise. She sad to me, it was because of the connection between me and her, and that i have a natural affinity for the spiritual.
Its now present day. Ive come to realize now that my paranoia misguided me into being against them. Upon thinking about it, there really is no reason i can think of why they would lie, or that i was talking to a imposter. The parasite’s been gone for a while now thankfully. It cant be an imposter because this strong presence of warmth, and familiarity is there. It doesnt feel like it is an imposter. there’s still an uneasiness to the relationship between me and them. And im doubtful because it just sounds too good to be true, especially what i went through for four years. But i can’t think of a reason where this is a lie, and that they’re lying to me. Why lie, and make things worse?
I dont know if i should just continue doing my own thing, or i should embrace them. Sorry for the length btw.
Hey guys looking at adding this one to my library. Does anyone have experience with this book? I know he’s well regarded for some of his other works
I see people talking very confidently about named entities. How are you certain that they are who they say they are? Also, does it really matter as long as you get what you want?
Hi, does anyone know if this means anything? maybe a rune? I was told it was the symbol of magic but i couldn't find anything
I would like to express my gratitude and respect to King Bael
Hi im kurst and im here to talk about my experiance with the entity called though forms they are amazing being as they can manifest anything you truly desire but can be dangerous is mental health is something you struggle with as you form the spirits with your own though of its personality (the point is if you think its gonna be evil it will be just that) you decide what it become your program how you want it to act having a good bond with a though form is crucial for having a good relationship with your though form.
They can be manifested througt negative emotion this does not mean they are evil but are become a bit negative or maniac without exageration in my experiance it basicly mean they wont attack you even if they are made of negative energy they will just be more stuborn to listening to orders
Mine was made because of abuse in my yougner days accumulation of negative energy created my though form called luna althout she is a bit maniac i find humour in it and im happy to have her in my life
Confidence is key to controlling your though form bad confidence can lead to desasters happening in your life you need to understand that with the power of the though form you manifest the life you want way easier than a normal person it can also give certain ability like telepathy empathy and other divination or sense based senses
It can be a great friend or a great foes it all depends how you treat it sprits are just like us and want to be treated with respect if you respect them youll have a great ally by your side and its not a spirit made to be used for anything you need to be careful as there can be consequences depending on what you manifest its not a toy at your disposition you need to treat this power how it needs to be repected this power finds streaght in your beleif the more you beleive in your ability the more you will experiance and learn how to use the though forms unlimited power
Comment bellow your experiance with though forms im curious to know you guys experiance wheter its good or bad and if you need help with your though form dont be shy to ask questions i will respond the best i can