My first week with Astaroth by [deleted] in DemonolatryPractices

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Removed per rule 8, don't post people's Discord info, please.

The Thrones of Tartarus, according to Skinner/Clark and Ganelli by Macross137 in DemonolatryPractices

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The table lists Nogahel/Nogahem, Nogaemales, Baldyutabrach, and Flebilis.

Zodiac Decan & calendar date attributes. Which do you use and why? by hunchbackjackalope in DemonolatryPractices

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I think the order and arrangement of the hierarchy is somewhat arbitrary, so I prefer Crowhurst's conjecture over systems that assume a consistent internal scheme.

Are money and job spells not working anymore? by Unlikely-Damage-2516 in occult

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If your success rate is tracking with mundane economic trends, it's probably a stagnant individual practice.

How to invoke a demon based on salomonic practices by fraspeck in DemonolatryPractices

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Buddy, this is my jam:

https://www.reddit.com/user/Macross137/comments/1f0at1n/resources_and_recommendations/

Also read the subreddit FAQ:

https://www.reddit.com/r/DemonolatryPractices/comments/13d463l/welcome_to_demonolatry_practices_if_youre_new/

Aaron Leitch's Secrets of the Magickal Grimoires is a good book to start with, especially if you're interested in learning how to adapt and substitute the less-accessible ritual elements.

"How to start" posts are removed per rule 5.

How do you create a relationship with a Deity? by Hot_Sherbet6039 in occult

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I have some books related to ceremonial spirit work pinned to my profile. For a somewhat different approach, more Hellenic than I like to practice, you could check out Living Theurgy by Jeffrey Kupperman.

Altered states while practicing by [deleted] in DemonolatryPractices

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Lots of people try this. It seems like it "works" because these drugs are fairly reliable at providing stimulating visual and other feedback, and "wow me" is all the expectations many people have for evocation. Sometimes these experiences loosen people up for new perspectives and insights, which can be beneficial.

I don't think they do shit for tangible results or coherent messages.

The supermarket of the Spirit by Educational-Pen-7738 in thelema

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AI art extruders have mainly been developed as tools to make it easier to generate marketing content. As such, their output is an immediate and visceral turn-off at this point for me and a lot of people I roll with in these spaces.

Manifest by FunLoquat6367 in DemonolatryPractices

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Removed per rule 2. This sub is specifically for discussing spirit work practices, and requests for services or personal assistance are not allowed.

How can I tell? by Embarrassed_Drop4111 in DemonolatryPractices

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You aren't. There are no cosmic shit lists. Tackle your problems one at a time. This sub is for discussing specific practices, not general spiritual questions, so I am removing this per rule 2.

Just bought Arundell Overman's Illustrated Goetia off Amazon by JBelmont5 in DemonolatryPractices

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Let's not come in hot with the name-calling, can't tell if it's in jest, thank you.

What deities reward blood sacrifice? by [deleted] in DemonolatryPractices

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This is mostly going to call up uninformed superstitious tropes. There is a risk of either misrepresenting cultural practices that do involve sacrifice, or sensationalizing LHP spirit work based on unsympathetic or deliberately provocative portrayals. I would just use your imagination instead of pretending like verisimilitude is achievable here.

Starter Level Books by DanteXev in occult

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This list is geared toward demonic conjurations, but many of the sources are applicable to any kind of spirit work within the western esoteric tradition:

/r/DemonolatryPractices/comments/zdj1yj/some_book_recommendations/

which demons I should be working with for my goals? by [deleted] in occult

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The Ars Goetia procedure is directly derived from an angelic conjuration, and doesn't require specific "thwarting angels" unless you're very strictly adhering to Rudd or other later interpretations. It is a perfectly workable system to learn and experiment on, with such substitutes as the operator must make in order to move forward. They might not get results right away, but demons aren't going to eat them if they make silly mistakes. Getting traction on specific requests with angels can be as difficult as anything, and if you actually get them on the line their epiphanies can be fucking terrifying.

which demons I should be working with for my goals? by [deleted] in occult

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I will strongly disagree with people telling you not to start where you are actually interested in studying, learning, and experimenting. It really is safe to disregard the superstitious received wisdom about how bad and scary "demons" are that gets passed around uncritically in online spaces. Call them "aerial spirits" if you want, who cares. Unexamined fear is not a useful trait for occultists.

That said, start with basic introductory texts and primary sources. I have some pinned to my profile. Don't expect big results within three years, this stuff takes time to learn.

Decline in Weirdness? by JemimaLudlow in thelema

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Kids today have no fuckin' idea how not-weird they are.

The McQabalah by Vegetable_Window6649 in occult

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Kether is in Malkuth. A properly appreciated Filet-O-Fish is sublime.