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From ancient to modern traditions, Hecate is considered a guide through the arts of magick and a revealer of liminal spaces. Hecate holds keys and torches, symbolizing her power as a goddess of hidden knowledge; the torch recalls her epithet, Phosphorus, much like the name of the Morning Star; the blazing light of strength of mind and self-awareness. Hecate also holds snakes and a dagger; the snake is symbolic of the Underworld, chthonic (earthly) fertility and renewal; the dagger is her mastery over cruel instincts and her power of life and death. Hecate was the companion for Demeter in her search for Persephone, guiding her through the night with blazing torches. After, Hekate became Persephone's minister and companion in Haides. In Luciferian Witchcraft and aligned currents, Hecate is a balanced goddess of the Crossroads - the liminal gateway in which the will of the sorcerer and witch may be the vessel of streams of her energy and guidance. Hecate (Hekate) has a rich history not only in ancient Greek / Hellenistic religion and magic, also within modern practices of witchcraft, paganism, and Luciferian traditions. In this video, Hecate is explained in how magical workings may be utilized to invoke and concentrate specific types of energy related to different epithets or names associated with aspects of Hekate. Hecate's epithets represent a vast spectrum of distinct energies, and for many practitioners, knowing where to begin — or which name to invoke — can feel daunting. Start with a foundational study of the epithets' meanings, their energies, and associated attributes, allowing yourself to be drawn toward the Deific Mask that most deeply inspires you. Open yourself to augurs: the language of dreams, omens, and inner inspiration. Devotional alignment with a specific manifestation of Hecate's patronage — achieved through Gnosis, deep identification with the Deific Mask, and full immersion in the energy and ecstasy of the Goddess — is essential to effective and powerful Magick. A central key to ceremonial invocation of Hecate, as with any Deific Mask, lies in understanding how epithets function as Names of Power. On a subconscious level, the mind recognizes and activates these names, forging a pathway through which that particular spiritual energy can be actualized in alignment with the totality of the Black Adept. It is the complete unity and intensity of Will, Desire, and Belief that shapes this process — carving a magickal path through which the Magickian and the Deific Mask become one.

Planetary Magick applies the meanings found in associations and symbolism that hold pragmatic outlines that can be used in personal initiation and towards continual goals of self-mastery and the Will to Power as a Luciferian. My works including my teachings of aligning symbolism with pragmatic applications of intuitive disciplines that embraces Magick as not some illusionary fantasy, rather the skills in command subtle change in alignment with the will.  Magick is a tool that recognizes the methods of exploring the mysteries of the spirit-world that test and forge the thoughts and strength of mind. Luciferianism also balances the spiritual with the physical world and the influences and consequences of both the inner spiritual metaphysical framework material world we exist in. 

The work of understanding planetary symbolism can reveal the subconscious and otherness of the mysteries of the Left-Hand Path; between elemental sources of power and the art of developing skills to command the force to compel internal and by result, external change. 

Luciferian Magick is an actualized pragmatic philosophy that is focused on initiation by gradual application of the core "Points of Power". Luciferianism has collectively specific traits that are primarily ingrained in the individual. The 11 Points of Power are simply general traits and ways of interpreting the Adversary as the spark inherent that can illuminate the Luciferian Light or Black Flame. 

Luciferianism is not dogmatic and allows a true acceptance of individuality starting first in the Thoughts and the energy we concentrate and fill the life one is living. Luciferian philosophy does not require some type of 'conversion' or acceptance of a dogmatic belief; rather the seeds are with such individuals from an early age. The "Luciferian Mind"  is a part of the traits and values in general that support the aspirant to strive for pragmatic self-mastery. Example traits are self-motivation, strength and strategy in daily life: thoughts, words, and actions matter within inner spirituality and the magico-mythical reception of perceptional manifestation.

 The model of the Adversary is the motivating inspiration to rebel against blind faith in religious, political, oppressive and harmful concepts that are found in all levels in humanity; the Adversary seeks useful pragmatic, scientific, and spiritual types of knowledge that can bring experience in mastering your path in life. 

Ancient traditions that hold the lore concerning Planetary and Astrological influences having deep streams of initiatic mysteries are but one facet of my study and adaptation in my practices as a Luciferian Magician.  Initiation is beneficial spiritually and then physically by identifying the tools and revealed Forbidden Knowledge that guides the wisdom of symbolism; for once you have entered your name in the Devil's Book (self-initiation and totally rejection of concepts such as "selling your soul), you will set in motion the cycle of Liberation, Illumination, and Apotheosis. 

The Path of Old Norse, Germanic and Anglo-Saxon sorcery and witchcraft hold both sorceries of darkness, Niflheim, and the blazing light of Muspellheim. There are paths of initiation and potentials of self-mastery via the Nine Worlds and the Thurses of primordial Chaos. The particular imagery of the Myrkrian Altar with ambient drones by Akhtya (https://akhtya.bandcamp.com/) set the focus of this short video.

MYRKRIAN RITES - Runes & Trollskapr explores these teachings of ancient seidr, galdr, and runic spells from a Luciferian approach. The Hardcover edition and the Hardcover (Case wrap) Color Edition of the Grimoire is presented in this video as well.  The color edition reveals a few runic bind-spells that are not in the Soft and Hardcover editions.

Introduction to the Path of Luciferian Myrkrian Witchcraft *Trollskapr 
Overview of Book Editions: Soft Cover, Hardcover, and Special Edition
Core Basics of the Luciferian Approach to Myrkrian Rites
Meditation, Mythology, and Chaos Forms
Creating Bind Spells and Runes: A Practical Approach
The Myrkrian Stone and Altar Creation
Walking Counter the Circle: Commanding Energy and Power
Exploring Names of Power, Spirit Journeys, and Werewolf Myths
Lord of the Undead and Luciferian Vampire Magic
Baleful Runic Sorcery and Darker Aspects
Balancing Nature and Primordial Chaos

This video introduces Myrkrian Witchcraft and the arcana of Runa (mysteries) presented in the Grimoire, "Myrkrian Rites - Runes & Trollskapr" by Michael W. Ford; this book is illustrated with the Thursian paintings of Blood Fire Ritual Art and numerous runic formulas and descriptions. Luciferian philosophy is aligned and parallel with ritual Seidr, Galdr, and Trollskapr, shaman-mantra and sorcerous rites using Bind-Runes and Galdr incantations that summon the primal forces of the Thurses (Chaos Giants or abyssic powers) of Niflheim and Muspellheim. *Music by Akhtya https://akhtya.bandcamp.com/ Michael W. Ford/Akhtya FB page:   / michael.w.ford2   Blood Fire Ritual Art:   / bloodandfireritualart   The balance is found in the Odin names and epithets including Luciferian practices that find dedication with meditational/shaman seidr workings to shape the Body of Darkness or hamr, the spirit-journey's into the liminal and concentration of the thurses of mist-enshrouded darkness frozen in Niflheim and the luminous and blazing light of Muspellheim, the realm of Fire. Gullveig / Heidr, the patron goddess of seidr is an initiatory spirit that is beyond good and evil. The word comes from the Old Norse 'myrkr'—meaning darkness. But this isn't darkness as evil—it's the primordial darkness of potential, the void from which all creation emerges. Myrkrian Witchcraft embraces: • The chaotic forces of Niflheim (ice and mist) and Múspellheim (fire) • The balance between destruction and creation • Odin as a Deific Mask / Godform / Grimr depending on the name/epithet. • The darker primal powers: Loki, Hel, Fenrir, and the Thurses—the chaos giants Myrkrian Witchcraft embraces: • The chaotic forces of Niflheim (ice and mist) and Múspellheim (fire) • The balance between destruction and creation • Odin as a Deific Mask / Godform / Grimr depending on the name/epithet. • The darker primal powers: Loki, Hel, Fenrir, and the Thurses—the chaos giants Order "Myrkrian Rites - Runes & Trollskapr" by Michael W. Ford in Hardcover and Softcover editions

CHAPTERS IN THIS VIDEO:

Introduction: Horror Films, the Occult, and Demons
The Exorcist: An Early Encounter and Spiritual Impact
The Depiction of Pazuzu in 'The Exorcist'
Pazuzu's Ancient History and Origins
Demon King: Ishma (Asmodeus)
Aramaic Incantation Bowls and the Demon King Bana
Contradictions: Pazuzu's Role as Possessor vs. Protector
The Exorcist's Pazuzu and its Symbolic Representation
The Exorcist VR Game and Babylonian Demons
Future Video Topics and Community Engagement

The Luciferian Apotheca (of which I am the co-owner and founder since 2007) has a product line of Pazuzu-related items for the demonically inspired occultist or simply a horror fan.

SEBITTI  by Michael W. Ford (Softcover and Hardcover plus a Deluxe Edition) is the history, mytho-magical lore, modern Luciferian practices and a deep, meticulous study of the deities and demons of Assyria, Babylonia and Sumer from the late Bronze Age through the Neo-Babylonian Period. PAZUZU has many references and is devoted a several page section in the book: including reconstructed magical incantations and meditations for harnessing the malign demonic aura of the King of Lil Demons that can be compelled to become a protective and inspiring energy. 

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This video is an overview of the general history of the Left-Hand Path including the ideals and philosophical foundation associated with both Luciferianism and Satanism. A special thank you to Vince who posted the suggestion of a video " talking about the left hand path in more detail"; of which, this discussion is the foundation.

There are three general considerations discussed in this video:

1. Exploring Luciferian Ideals and Personal Growth
2.  Understanding the Left Hand Path
3. Key Works and Practices of the Left Hand Path (including some basic authors and published works that are not Luciferian but are excellent sources of study and comparison) The Shakti / Kundalini (the daemonic feminine as motivator / inspirational balance, represented commonly in Luciferianism as LILITH) with SAMAEL as the daemonic masculine force of self-determined force of compelling change in accordance with the will (i.e. Magick).

The Balance between the primal forces of instinctual, emotional desire, intuition (in the abstract as emotional feeling and passion) and a muse for the Luciferian. LILITH is also Vampiric and the dark succubus that preys upon and inspires primal darkness to take form in the individual. The Luciferian develops self-discipline and the mental strength of Will to control and direct this dark energy (as the gift of Lilith if you wish) towards beneficial motivational thoughts, words, and actions in life.

The commonly recognized Shakti as the divine feminine is the creative, healing, and nurturing Mothering aspect that cultivates empathy, sustaining life, and protecting qualities that are essential for life. This is balanced with the demonic masculine Samael force of mental discipline, will, Martial (Mars) force as required and understood simply as "Will to Power".

The Satanic aspect balances the Daemonic Feminine and Masculine to be aware of the short existence of physical life and to apply meaningful thought prior to communicating and taking action in life. Carnal existence includes the individual self-awareness of the importance of indulgence and pleasure; yet a LHP initiate must balance this with the rational discipline of the way 'cause and effect' works: do not seek self-destruction and the diminishment of the core moral values that shape your Psyche.

Question all beliefs if they cause needless dogmatic restriction, test your strengths and focus on the four foundations: BALANCE, POWER, WISDOM, and STRENGTH (see "Apotheosis" by Michael W. Ford). Self-accountability is the cornerstone of the Left-Hand Path initiate. Spiritual rebellion is not breaking laws or negative acts; one must strive to exist in society in the best way one can. Luciferians exist in many walks of life and have many diverse views of what 'success' actually is.

Shakti as Lilith is represented as demonically liberating, spiritually rebellious (to question dogmatic laws in addition to restrictive belief) and like all Adversarial (Luciferian) concepts contains both Divine and Demonic aspects. Just as SAMAEL is the Satanic / Luciferian liberator and self-illuminating rebel and (Gnostic) Archon: The Devil (the tempting and cunning Spirit who operates in the Laws of Nature and concepts such as Cause and Effect) and the Angel/Deity of self-illuminating Light (of the Morning and Evening Star).

The Left-Hand Path and Luciferian teachings are based in rational, disciplined methods of preparation and initiation in foundation: this is the essential start of the practice of Magick. The Black Arts of Ritual, Spells, Sorcery, Witchcraft, and ceremonial invocations are methods as the extension of the Will of the Luciferian; essentially tools and keys towards the demonic and divine.

First to descend, embrace, and with force of will, master those elements of Hell within. Secondly to use discipline and the balance of the self-illuminating flame of the Psyche to direct the dark energies to fuel the divine Will of your own design. Luciferianism has ciphers, symbols, and confrontational imagery to test, tempt, and challenge the initiate; the aim is to set in the widdershins motion of the Triad of the Morning Star: Liberation, Illumination, and Apotheosis.