Blog filtra per Michael W Ford

Samhain: Embracing the Sacred Celtic Pagan Festival

The Celts, in their pagan traditions, honored this time as a liminal space, embracing the cyclical nature of life, death, and rebirth. Samhain isn't just a festival; it's a profound acknowledgment of the interconnectedness of all existence.

Often depicted as a seductive and powerful figure, Lilith is believed to be the mother of demons, an embodiment of female independence and rebellion, and a symbol of dark sensuality.

Lilith's roots can be traced back to ancient Mesopotamian, Sumerian, and Babylonian myths, where she was mentioned as a night demon or a winged female spirit associated with storms and darkness.

Female Empowerment: Lilith is often seen as a symbol of female autonomy and liberation, challenging the traditional patriarchal narrative.

Dark Sensuality: Lilith's allure and sensuality, combined with her perceived malevolence, create a potent archetype that reflects the darker and more complex aspects of human desire and sexuality.

Rebellion and Freedom: As a symbol of rebellion, Lilith embodies the spirit of nonconformity and the quest for personal freedom, encouraging individuals to break societal norms and embrace their authentic selves.

Mother of Demons: Lilith's association with demons stems from her supposed refusal to bear children for Adam and her subsequent relationship with malevolent forces.

From a rebellious and powerful woman to a seductive and malevolent entity, Lilith embodies both the light and dark aspects of human nature.

Michael W. Ford discusses how the Qliphoth and the mysticism of the Sitra Achra is begun as a Luciferian initiatory practice. MALKUTH and YESOD are focused on as these two are the highly significant and most harrowing of hells for the Black Magickian to command and direct within (and thus, without).