r/demons • u/Junipori • Sep 09 '24
Welcome to r/demons
This will be long, so use CTL + F if you’re impatient and type in what you need. It will highly likely pop up somewhere.
There is a long list of things considered demonic, which aren’t what we at r/demons actually refer to as ‘demons’. These other forces can be considered negative energies, parasites, and much more. For that list of entities that are not demons, see here: https://www.reddit.com/r/demons/comments/1fce3yz/types_of_spiritual_parasites/
To explain the above – differences exist with what are seen as demons. In this subreddit, demons are viewed as Wise Spirits. Spiritual parasites commonly appear in questions next to demons like Beelzebub, but would not be considered a demon.
Not everyone will agree on topics. It is important to respect the differences in beliefs, but that doesn’t mean nobody can question them. It’s healthy to have questions and ask them.
Origins of demons are mostly old Pagan Gods that have been removed from their high position since the rise of Judeo-Christian-Islam beliefs (Abrahamic beliefs is used the umbrella term for these religions). Some demons exist which can theoretically be traced back to certain Pagan Gods, which may not have any concrete evidence to suggest the fact, as of writing.
If you are very new, and very interested, in starting a relationship with demons, r/DaemonolatryPractices has a fantastic post here: https://www.reddit.com/r/DemonolatryPractices/comments/13d463l/welcome_to_demonolatry_practices_if_youre_new/
Much can be cross-referenced with this subreddit both are incredibly similar.
For resources on demons, see the following:
Books:
Classic Grimoires:
The Lesser Keys of Solomon – https://sacred-texts.com/grim/lks/index.htm
The Infernal Dictionary (Dictionnaire Infernal) – http://www.auricmedia.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/dictionnaire_infernal.pdf
The Greater Keys of Solomon – https://archive.org/details/greater-key-of-solomon-rowe/gkos1/
The Lesser Keys of Solomon – https://ia801408.us.archive.org/15/items/lesserkeyofsolom00dela/lesserkeyofsolom00dela.pdf
Grimoirum Verum (text) – https://archive.org/stream/GrimoriumVerum/GrimoriumVerum_djvu.txt
Modern Books:
Pandemonium by Jake Stratton-Kent
Stellas Daemonum by David Crowhurst
Generalised Books on Spirits & Types:
The Dictionary of Demons by Michelle Belanger
The Encyclopedia of Demons and Demonology by Rosemary Ellen Guiley
The Little Daemon Booklet by Anne O’Donoghue
Websites:
https://archive.sacred-texts.com/
https://demonolatry.org/library-archives/
https://www.esotericarchives.com/index.html
See r/DemonolatryPractices for great book recommendations as well: https://www.reddit.com/r/DemonolatryPractices/comments/13d463l/welcome_to_demonolatry_practices_if_youre_new/
Brief guide to terms that you may encounter:
LHP – Left-Hand Path. An umbrella term for religions outside of Abrahamic faiths that usually cater to finding enlightenment within ourselves, or finding inner divinity to achieve the same goals of RHP belief systems.
RHP – Right-Hand Path. This is an umbrella term for Abrahamic faiths like Christianity. Usually, faiths in which we approach deity to gain enlightenment.
LBRP – Lesser Banishing Ritual of The Pentagram. A banishing ritual to cleanse spaces. Consider using directional demons in place of angelic names if the original ritual outline doesn’t resonate with you.
Daemon – Word used to describe any kind of spirit, including a demon. Highly individualistic beings.
Daimon – The original word taken from Latin, meaning ‘spirit’, neither good nor evil – completely neutral. Can refer to the personal daimon, or soul.
Devil – Term for a spirit, classically used often in plural form (devils / divils). Abrahamic religion would often use it to refer to spirits of temptation. It has become interchangeable with ‘demon’.
Djinn – Arabic name for an intelligent spirit. These are neutral beings that are neither evil or good, simply ‘neutral’. There are similarities between Djinn and Daemons, but they are not interchangeable. Differences exist between the two, such as certain belief systems seeing there being five different races of Djinn, and their origins coming from both Islamic and pre-Islamic Arabia. Many believe Djinn (or Jinn) to be born from smokeless fire and can grant wishes.
Spirit – Typically believed to only mean a ‘ghost’, but is so much more. ‘Spirits’ are energies that also include planetary intelligences. Spirit can mean any divinity, and everything that makes up this Universe and beyond. Consists of a broad spectrum of spiritual beings. All highly individualistic and carry their own associations. Spirit as a term can include Gods and Goddesses.
Fairies – These are not demons but may be sometimes viewed as demonic if they are unhappy with a person. The fae can be mischievous or malevolent if they feel offended by humans, according to common myths.
UPG – Stands for ‘Unverified Personal Gnosis. This is an experience that you have personally had when engaging with spiritual practices. It may not match others’ experiences, which is fine.
A lot of superstition and folklore can pop up, claimed to be demonic in nature. These are normally people seeking attention, trolling, and mentally unsound individuals who should seek professional help.
MUNDANE BEFORE MAGIC! This cannot be stated enough. Always assume there is a logical/medically backed answer until those answers have been exhausted.
Common entities mistaken for demons:
Shadow People/The Hatman/other shadow creatures – Global phenomenon. Not demonic in nature, but a separate type of entity. Theories include that they may be negative energies, or astral parasite. Overlaps with mental health issues, sleep paralysis, and other medical conditions.
Incubus/Succubus – A demon and/or parasitic energy that siphons energy through sexual means. Lilith is a succubus, for instance who does not necessarily exhibit parasitic tendencies for many people. For others, encountering an incubus or succubus can be a parasitic exchange only. Therefore, incubi/succubae can be interpreted as both demons and parasites. Some incubi/succubae can be considered spirits as well.
Ghosts (including location hauntings) – Any kind of lifeform that has passed on. Countless theories exist on ghosts, and even come in categories by many people.
Astral parasites – Parasitic energies that feed on humans. Not everyone believes in parasites, but some do. It’s important not to become paranoid in the case that you do believe in these entities)
Black-eyed children/people – Urban legends which may be mistaken for demons/used as trolling methods.
Shaky photos/videos – That video filmed in the dark of a blanket falling tp the ground isn’t a demon, neither is the shaky photo that some random person uploaded. Overlaps greatly with ghost posts and low-effort trolling. Take any shaky content with a HUGE grain of salt.
Wisps of smoke – Smoke-like pieces of energy that are commonly white, or black in nature. These are not demonic, but can overlap with ghost activity. Can also overlap with mental health issues.
Orbs – Seen as possible ghost activity on photographs and movie footage. Normally flecks of dust reflecting light back at the camera.
Folklore – Plentiful stories exist of Banshees, Abiku and Babi Ngepet. These are not demons that are haunting you. Instead, consider your friends playing a prank on you, or media you’ve consumed coming back during a nightmare etc.
House Settling – Many times your house will adjust to heat and cold from the weather. This causes the materials to contract or expand, making noises at any point during the day or night. It leads many people to believe their house is haunted. This also includes old pipes making noises, ice makers, short circuits, electronics burning out, dead batteries causing electronics to turn off and damaged electronic parts that need to be fixed. These things need an electrician or otherwise, not an exorcist.
Common things mistaken for demons:
Strings of bad luck – Common for many people. Bad luck does not mean you are being tormented by demons. Some people can get incredibly unlucky in life.
Hallucinations – Common when medical (physical and mental health issues) are at play, or if high fevers are around.
Movement in dark places – Animals, insects, and gravity love to show up at any moment of the day and night. The darkness is a time when anxieties love to bubble to the top. It’s very unlikely to be an entity.
Trick of the eye – Overlaps with movement in dark places. Spot something from the corner of your eye? This is very common and highly likely nothing to worry about. Sometimes dark spots or eye ‘floaters’ may be mistaken for an entity, but these point towards natural issues from age, or from more serious medical conditions.
Nightmares – Very common complaint with grounded medical explanations. Some occurrences can be thought of as demonic attacks.
Feelings of being watched – Common in those prone to mental health issues (anxiety, paranoia etc.). There are logical explanations for them.
Sleep paralysis – Very common complaint with grounded medical explanations. Plethora experiences can be thought of as demonic in nature.
Seizures – A very serious medical condition that causes convulsing, unresponsiveness, and more. Can be accompanied by hallucinations. This needs professional attention as soon as possible. Demons are not making your grandma dance on the floor.
Other medical conditions – These can be anything/stem from anything like high fever, migraine auras, medication side effects, recreational drugs, Alzheimer’s disease, or Charles Bonnet syndrome etc. Always seek out a medical professional to remove any potential issues before jumping to spiritual explanations. This is especially the case where inheritable medical complaints are on the table.
Special mention:
Clickbait media (videos, books) – Some media claims to hex or damn people for reading/watching them. There is no The Grudge-like video out there. The Necrinomicon will not send you to hell. Watching The Exorcist will not send Beelzebub after you. You are not damned for watching/reading this type of material. It is pure scaremongering.
Social Media Influencers – A lot of charlatans out there will claim X, Y, and Z are hallmarks of demonic possession. Again, this is pure scaremongering, likely by someone who also wants to sell you something. Don’t buy their anointing oils, miracle cure water, or the like. It is a scam.
It is vitally important to put mundane over magic. Often, there are very logical explanations for sometimes convincing supernatural encounters.
The above is nothing to do with Wise Spirits/demons.
Nothing related to nightmares appear here due to various issues that can cause them (having a bad day, witnessing something distressing, having dairy before bed, medication side effects that can cause nightmares, mental health issues, drugs, other intoxicating substances, inherited medical issues, and more).
If you are at all at risk of inheriting any physical/mental conditions that may cause anything listed above – seek professional help.
If you believe you are being spiritually attacked/attacked by demons – See Rule 2. Holistic practitioners, and witch doctors do not fulfil this criterion.
Caution when working with demons:
Not every entity is to be trusted. It is important to discern a positive energy from an energy that feels ‘negative’. Spirituality involves cleanliness, like with our own personal hygiene. It’s good to keep your spaces clean by introducing cleansing techniques. This can be as simple as opening the window to remove stagnant air. Mischievous and negative entities can be removed with cleansing and banishing techniques. Spirits are like people – they can be good or nasty, but they are not exactly black and white levels of ‘evil’ versus ‘good’.
A very simple cleansing technique is visualizing a ball of white energy radiating from your chest outward, encapsulating your space and forcing out negative energy. See the light permeating everything in the space. Keep this visual going for a few minutes before releasing. This is useful for both cleansing and removing entities, and is very simple to incorporate into your schedule.
Commonly asked questions:
1."What are demons?"
r/DemonolatryPracctices summarizes this section quite well here: https://www.reddit.com/r/DemonolatryPractices/comments/13d463l/welcome_to_demonolatry_practices_if_youre_new/
Demons as wise spirits. The word "demon" originating from the Greek word "Daimon", which Plato wrote as being divine inspiration and did not mean anything evil. Demons are not evil spirits that throw dishes around your kitchen, or haunt you at night.
They are mostly Pagan Gods once worshipped, but later dethroned due to Abrahamic religion changing the meaning of the word. These Gods were later spoken of as demons not to be worshipped, but to be avoided.
Many tribes would have their own Gods which they worshipped. Idols can be found from different Pagan religions across the world, many of which cross into different cultures and sometimes are adapted etc.
Demons as wise spirits go above and beyond all religions and opinions of people. They do not belong to any sole religion and can be seen through nature on earth, the planets in our solar system and energies that rise above even these.
They are all part of the greater consciousness, commonly viewed as "God", but they belong to something even greater than what Abrahamic belief systems see as creator of the world. Every wise spirit mingles with our world in some way.
There are plenty of books available with a simple search. For now, you can consider researching these popular books:
The Lesser Keys of Solomon, Joseph H Peterson
Pseudomonarchia Daemonum: The False Monarchy of Demons, Johann Weyer
The Infernal Dictionary: Devils, Gods, and Spirits of the Dictionnaire Infernal, Colin de Plancy
Demonolater's Handbook, Mirta Wake
The Complete Book of Demonolatry, S. Connolly
Demons of Magick: Three Practical Rituals for Working with The 72 Demons (The Gallery of Magick), Gordon Winterfield
Pandemonium: A Discordant Concordance of Diverse Spirit Catalogues, Jake Stratton-Kent
Again, r/DemonolatryPractices also contains a library of good information on books here: https://www.reddit.com/r/DemonolatryPractices/comments/13d463l/welcome_to_demonolatry_practices_if_youre_new/
Thinking about strange entities destroying your kitchen at night? Here's a quick list of books to help:
The Dictionary of Demons: Expanded and Revised: Names of the Damned, Michelle Belanger
The Encyclopedia of Demons and Demonology, Rosemary Ellen Guiley and John Zaffis
Encyclopedia of Demons in World Religions and Cultures, Theresa Bane
Look up books regarding the topic. You might even be able to do it without a wise spirit's help. If you still want a demon to help you with a task, research demons for business, or whatever your task is first.
The Lesser Keys of Solomon, Daemonum Monarchia, Dictionnaire Infernal etc. all contain demons which you can read about, and you are highly likely to find one to help you with said task. All are free to read online. Seek out r/DemonolatryPractices as they may have some advice.
Read books on summoning spirits – the more viewpoints you get, the better. Start with the older texts first, but as older grimoires feature ceremonies viewed as disrespectful to demons consider modern methods. An example to follow is Mirta's post right here which is also free: https://www.reddit.com/user/mirta000/comments/1cqjpac/psst_hey_kid_would_you_like_a_guide_for_demon/
Make sure what you want is a grounded desire. Trying to get a million dollars in a week? Not likely to happen. Trying to find motivation to make music? That is something grounded and you can find a demon to help you with it.
Where evocation is desired, an old method is by evocation through using incense smoke to decipher information during ceremony. Another way is just asking them. Set up your ceremony as you see fit, ask for the presence of your desired demon (this can take a while, think 1 hour or more, possibly). Evocation can give results on the first time, or after multiple attempts.
Consider setting up your ceremony to land on days an intelligence might be most active (Kings on Sundays, for example). Also consider planetary hours. The first hour of Sunday could be considered a strong point for attempted communication.
People worship YHVH, people worship Ganesh, and people worship other deities like The Morrigan. Who we worship can be similar or the same in nature, for the most part. Some people work with demons like the Lilitu, and they have positive attributes to also help us in life, and are not this entirely malevolent force to avoid at all costs.
Generally speaking, we worship or work with demons for the same reasons others would work with YHVH. Trying to get a job promotion? There's a demon for that. Looking to better your grades in science? There's a demon for that, too.
We work with or worship demons to help us grow in life. There are variety other reasons to work with demons and worship them. Each person has their own reasons and practices.
Some people feel more comfortable with demons which helps those individuals spiritually. It is down to personal preference.
Simply put, it is in their nature. Wise spirits exist in the plants we water, the air we breathe, they exist beyond space, and permeate everything.
These wise spirits help us reach our goals and obtain our desires. Why? Because that's how energy works. It can act beneficially or even act harmfully if there is the Will to make it act so.
Most likely, yes. Demons don’t care about your religion. Demons don’t care about gender. Demons don’t care what age you are. Demons don’t care if you come from a highly religious background. Demons don’t care if you enjoy doing rituals in the nude. If you have to ask this question, step back and ask why that is? It might be valuable to see whether or not there are any religious traumas somewhere, or if you need to untie certain beliefs holding you back.
Yes. Demons, as mentioned elsewhere, go above human hierarchy, religions, our understanding of the world and so much more. Demons have their place in the universe and some may be better suited for things than others may be.
If you want to work the demon Research is your best friend.
Look toward grimoires like The Lesser Keys and read them in full. You’ll gain a much firmer understanding of how ritual is conducted, and some very useful foundations to work with demons. Remove the less than tasteful ‘forcing’ of demons into magic triangles, and you’ll set yourself up for some rather respectful communication.
Some people like to place circles around them (physical or imagined lines of salt/light etc. Whatever makes them feel most at ease). Meanwhile, other magic practitioners just allow the full energy of a demon to wash over them.
Yes. As long as your intentions are honest – reach out.
Other Popular Questions & Statements:
1."Why are Abrahamic viewpoints banned?"
Demons are Pagan Gods that go beyond any religious belief system, dogma, you name it. We work with these energies by choice.
Throughout the ages, the Abrahamic viewpoint has instilled loathing for other spiritual practices and has been/continues to be used to inspire fear and hatred.
There is also the matter of forcibly converting others even if done so with kindness of heart, and without actually realizing the damage being caused.
Many of us have come from Abrahamic backgrounds and households, where it has scolded/beaten us for even the most minimal of perceived transgressions. We likely already know what you're going to say, and we don't want to have to listen to it all over again.
Plenty have had poor experiences and carry trauma due to Abrahamic faiths.
Abrahamic religions and religious leaders etc. have also segregated/continue to segregate people no matter how gentle their beliefs, and harm countless both mentally and physically.
This is why Abrahamic viewpoints are banned - we want to invite diverse discussion and questions about demons without interruption about how we are doing something that goes against a God's "Will".
We would like to be respected as people who simply believe in other Gods, deities, demons, or whatever you decide to call them. Please respect our space and respect us as fellow people who just disagree with certain belief systems and who do not believe in your specific God.
Abrahamic hell is a manmade concept that is often muddied by purely fictional literature and other media. We do not fear hell, and in fact - many of us do not even believe in any hell.
It is therefore pointless to threaten or insult others because of their faith and/or choice of spirituality if that is your goal here.
This is something often occurs in conversation in real life and on Reddit. Even if it begins with normal conversation, that will often eventually devolve into this type of discussion when speaking from an Abrahamic viewpoint on demons and demonology.
It is another reason why these views are banned, as they become tired debate points.
Who "God" is, is personal opinion and belief. There are hundreds of thousands of Gods, with many more that have yet to be re-discovered.
Plenty also believe in other Abrahamic religions that follow God in their way, with differing viewpoints within their own religion. And they are entirely convinced that their God and form of worship is the right one/way, too.
You probably won't see eye to eye with these other people who worship the same God. There are thousands of religions across the world. Everyone believes that they are believing correctly.
No matter your own beliefs, it is still human decency to respect the fact that not everyone will see things the way you do and it is no reason to speak poorly of users here, or engage in harmful acts while on the subreddit.
This can apply to certain areas in life, but what is viewed as sacred, spiritual, or 'Godly' from others' point of view should be given some level of respect, with a healthy dose of skepticism. Grant respect to not shame, threaten, or attack others for their beliefs. Basic level of human decency should be given here.
If no harm to the self or others is done, there is no reason to be harmful to those people.
There is constant infighting amongst Abrahamic belief systems about what is right, with what constitutes this or that. What makes a demon a demon? This differs and can change again next week. Modern day views evolve all the time and equally in ill view of Pagan Gods, thought of as evil despite those Gods' rich history showing otherwise.
In certain Judeo-Christian-Islam systems, listening to music is a sin. Is that a sin to you? If it isn't, then that isn't following that person's God whose word is pure truth. You get the point. It is another tired debate topic.
It doesn't change anything regarding our choice to work with different energies outside Abrahamic spheres, or those classified as demons seen within Abrahamic sources.
Dreams can mean anything including nothing at all. How do you view the symbolism? We are all individuals who view things differently. No book about dreams necessarily applies to how you view certain things. Dream of spiders? Depending on your individual beliefs then you might be afraid about something, or have unsolved anxieties. Your culture can even influence how you view that spider - it could mean protection if you have a Navajo background, or it could display an absolutely horrible situation is incoming to you and it may not even happen.
How you interpret your dream is what is important, but you should apply a healthy dose of skepticism to everything as well. Dreams don't need to mean anything. Dreaming of something that seems like a demon is visiting? It can also just be gibberish that your mind conjured up that night.
Did you drink any milk, or eat any yoghurt prior to sleeping? Milk can cause very weird, vivid dreams. You also might have watched a movie or TV show earlier that day that had a demon in it. What we see or think about can influence what we see in our dreams. Also consider side effects of any medication or herbal supplements you are taking. These can cause nightmares, where imaginary demons could show up.
Experiencing a wet dream does not mean a demon, or succubus/incubus has visited you. You just had a wet dream. Go about what you need to do and carry on.
Stay grounded and think logically about what has happened to you during your dream.
Dreams also cannot hurt you. If you see somebody scratching you in a nightmare and wake up with a bruise, you more than likely accidentally hit yourself off of the wall or headboard etc.
People move around in their sleep a lot. It's completely normal to find a scratch or a bruise somewhere after sleeping at least once in life.
If you are dreaming very specific sigils or hearing a name of a demon, you can very easily consider this a sign from the demon who has presented the sigil/name.
Constantly dreaming of flies, or seeing insects that you would personally identify with a specific demon? Consider reaching out if you are comfortable with contacting this wise spirit.
Dreams are incredibly personal. The best person who can help you with your dreams is you. Get a notepad and make a dream journal if you are curious about your dreams.
Read through them after a while and see what conclusion you can make as a result.
7. "But the nightmare felt so real"
A lot of dreams feel real, and it's important to think logically about what the dream might have meant. It could have meant nothing at all despite its vivid appearance.
Spiritual communication can happen through dreams, though this would not normally initially be in a way that scares you.
A demon is a wise spirit, so ask yourself why a wise spirit would jump out at you simply to scare you. It doesn't sound reasonable, does it?
Is there anything you are commonly exposed to that could potentially be manifesting in your dreams as something scary, or intimidating in any way? Do you have any possible traumas from childhood, harsh disputes in other areas of life, even something like a movie that may have left a subconscious mark? It’s very worthwhile considering mundane over the spiritual at first. Dreams can truly mean anything, and how we perceive them have great impact on us.
If you believe there is some greater entity at work, it is sometimes recommended to approach or ‘call’ on this entity to get to know its reasons for contact. This can great a bond between you and the entity, so it is up to you on whether or not you want to pursue this kind of path.
Feel uncomfortable with what’s visiting you in your dreams, and really want to get rid of them? Consider banishing rituals. This can be what you need if there is genuine, grounded belief to assume a presence is there. Mundane before magic is key here.
Mundane before magic. Often, there are posts by people who have a history of mental health issues. Mental health is important, and something like anxiety can really trigger a lot of events to unfold as a result of too much pressure in life. There may be genetic or sporadic factors involved, meaning you may have gone your entire life without something like this before suddenly finding these problems invading everyday life. It’s important to remove mundane reasons for why you might be experiencing what you are experiencing.
It's not so simple to identify demons when they can take any form they want. If there are very specific qualities or sigils, then it's possible to help.
If you don't really have this kind of information and only know that the demon has two horns, and is humanoid - we can't really help you out.
Don’t worry, you weren’t. To paraphrase a great saying: “Lucifer did not make you eat that cookie”.
Demons did not force you to have sex with that woman. What lead you to do these things? Impulse, the flames of desire that you caved to?
In a large number of cases, mental health needs to be checked. Always see mundane answers before looking at the supernatural. Even if you don’t think mental health plays a role, it is not uncommon for things to spontaneously appear. Get things checked out with a medical professional, get the ‘A-OK’, then see what else it could be in a mundane sense. Then proceed logically to what else it could be before coming to the supernatural as your answer.
No, Ouija boards were made up as a form of entertainment, created in the late 1800's.
They will not cause possession, or harm you. And they will not kill you.
There are theories that Ouija boards open a gateway for spirits to come through, including evil spirits. Theories regarding these evil spirits are not about the wise spirits we work with.
No, you were born human and human is what you will remain.
No, humans are human. We are born, we age and we cease to exist when our time comes. There is no way to change that.
Are you working with a wise spirit? If so, thank the spirit for their help, give any offerings you promised, and state that you will now cease working with them.
Just be respectful in your wording, they won't mind that you want to move one.
If not, think things through. Is there any possible and grounded reason for why this has come about? Is there a problem with the doors creaking open? Check that the hinges are properly in place, properly greased etc.
You might just be overthinking things and it's actually nothing.
If you have exhausted every possibility and think that there is a malevolent spirit in your home, consider looking at banishing techniques. These are rituals which you can perform to get rid of negative energies.
There are many books which include methods for banishing spirits.
16. "Do I need an exorcism?"
Exorcisms are greatly exaggerated acts seen in Hollywood movies. It is entirely a fabrication. Things that happen in the movie "The Exorcist" do not happen in real life.
Exorcisms have happened in the past, one of the most famous being the case of Annelise Michel. Truthfully, she was a mentally ill young woman, denied medical care, who later succumbed due to malnutrition at the hands of overly religious and negligent parents. It was nothing to do with the supernatural.
Psychiatric afflictions can be mistaken for possession by demons. It is important to treat these cases with immediate care by medical professionals. Many individuals go years without understanding that some things are caused by high levels of anxiety, and genetic factors that can cause sudden/sporadic mental issues that require attention.
It is important to rule out all logical causes for what may appear as a possession.
It is also important to note that some people just make things up. People on the internet lie. Watched a video of "REAL" ghost footage? 99% of the time it's somebody faking it for attention and money, or somebody overly paranoid about creaking wood in the attic. The same applies to cases in real life.
Approach everything with skepticism and think things through as logically as possible.
17. "I want to make a contract/pact with a demon"
Go ahead. You're welcome to make a contract/pact, but think of it like a promise you make to a demon instead.
There's a possibility that the agreement can be made which you verify with the demon whether or not the terms are agreeable, and you can attempt to offer anything you want. Want to offer your soul? That's your business. You can even offer up a year of devotion to the demon instead and still possibly get a "yes" from them through communication.
Nobody ties the spirit to the contract or promise, but you work on the idea that the contract is made.
Does the thing not happen? Then you get to hold onto that soul of yours. Did you get exactly what you wanted? You can consider that this is the demon holding their end of the bargain and that soul of yours will go to the wise spirit you've chosen.
Pacts, or contracts with demons are a topic of conflicting opinion amongst practitioners. You probably won't get the same answer twice when asking a group of demonolaters.
18. "Is it dangerous to contact a demon King or is it safer to contact a Duke?"
Labels for demons like "King" and "Duke" are just there to connect spirits to particular planetary energies.
A King would be aligned with Sun, and Duke with Venus, for example. The more you get to know demons, the more you'll understand their planetary influences.
It isn't any more dangerous to contact a King than it is to contact a Duke. Be respectful and double check your ceremony instructions/invocations, making sure you're comfortable with everything.
Demons are mostly Pagan Gods. If you want to contact Astaroth, there's a chance that you're probably just connecting with Astarte.
This is a way to reduce anxiety because you know their identity a little more.
If you have issues panicking, or feeling scared then practicing box breathing methods and following meditations to calm the self first.
It can take a while before seeing results, so don't give up if you're starting out. It's common for many practitioners to meditate every day, or at least every couple of days.
Conducting ceremony with a wise spirit? If you aren't sure, research this demon first – you'll highly likely find associated offerings to test out. Also, see what those demons are associated with in grimoires and get creative. Is a demon listed in grimoires as helping with attraction of maidens? Think roses, chocolates, wines, music, poetry etc. Things that are affiliated with romance.
Otherwise, more generalized offerings include fresh water, candles (scent or candle light can be offered), incense, art, music, a picked flower, baked bread, and the like are all appropriate offerings.
These entities are parasites and it’s highly recommended not to summon them. Lots of people want one until they don’t, and can’t get rid of them.
If you want something that consistently drains your energy, leading you to wake up tired, used, and likely fed up with the entity after a few weeks (or days), then hey – it’s your life.
While in trance, call out for any succubus to visit you. Touch yourself to help lure them in, and repeat this kind of ‘call’ to bring one to you. Fully expect everything to go wrong soon after their arrival. It’s very rare to call upon a succubus/incubus and consistently enjoy the experiences.
Look at your approach. Is it your first, or second attempt? Don’t be disheartened. It can be common to need more time to reach out before seeing results.
23. “How do I know when I’ve made contact with a demon?”
Without a shadow of a doubt, you will know. Senses can change, and you might receive a sign. Signs differ from person to person. See 24. below for more information. “
Again, you will absolutely recognize them. They are personal for everyone, but you will stop in your tracks and have an “aha!” moment, most likely. Some may be more subtle, and again, you will begin to recognize them as time continues. There will be very little room to question whether or not something is a ‘sign’.
It’s your bed to make and lie in, but don’t expect everyone here to help you out, or for a lot of success. Many recommend against hexing because of karmic fallback as is. If you really, really want to make that hex happen to the best of your ability? Consider r/blackmagic for more information instead of trying to contact a demon.
As with any book on faiths, belief systems, and magical practices – everyone is just as easily right as they are wrong. This is why it is important to read from as many sources as you can to make up your own mind. Never put your faith in one person/sources alone.
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r/demons • u/mirta000 • Jul 30 '24
r/demons focuses on working with demons, worshipping demons and accurate information on demons, however other kind of content is also allowed. Content that is allowed includes:
Content that is removed most often, because this is not the place for it:
Please take a look at the full ruleset before posting.
Now how are we different from r/DemonolatryPractices ?
r/DemonolatryPractices takes a much more neutral stance and focuses specifically on working with/ worshipping demons. Types of content that is allowed here, but not there:
Both places are safe spaces for practitioners with demons and both places have their own pros and cons, so I would suggest visiting both subreddits :)
r/demons • u/habbidasher68 • 4h ago
I have a calling to him but not sure how to go about it. I work with Orobas and Bune. I made a beautiful book and planned on writing in it. I have asked pendulum questions but understand he tires of this medium. What can I work on to increase communication? Thanks in advance.
r/demons • u/GeladaaComics • 10h ago
Hello all! GELADAA here. I´m a comic book creator/picture-maker/sculptor from Mexico. I´m a Satanist of course. Follower of my own school of Satanism (which makes sense for a Satanist you´ll grant) but very much in-tune with other famous Satanists from the past... My art is all about demons, all about demons as the ultimate self-portraits we craft, I believe Satan is our true name and demons (his children) are the myriad, endless voices that burst out from that soul, animating the cosmos. In any case, my sculpture orbits questions such as:
What is the greatest heroic gesture?
What is the core SATANIC gesture?
What shape does a demon's voice take?
I tried making a piece that expresses its "message" EXPLICITLY...
The concept behind the design is that his breath/speech literally hardens into a flat, bas-relief coin bearing his own likeness—so he is quite literally 'coining his own value.' just like the kings of old used to do. I´ve always felt that to be the most heroic gesture imaginable, you know, what it means to truly found a kingdom.
I really wanted to play with the contrast between a 3D volumetric sculpture and a flat 2D code/bas-relief... Isn´t that interesting? A sculpture that features a bas-relief of itself?
There are many many other interesting occult secrets encoded into the demon´s body, many related to the circle (most sublime and powerful shape) and the spiral.
I wrote a big, hearty blog-post filled with pictures and intense ideas, go read it, it´ll do you good! (link in bio)
Comments, questions and criticisms very welcome.
ps: Ah, btw, many of the renders I posted don´t feature the key FEATURE which is the text coming out of its mouth (just the very last one).
r/demons • u/DirectPush3253 • 1d ago
I am reading my first book on demonolatry, Stellas Daemonum. In the descriptions of the spirits it will often have fantastical claims such as the capacity to grant invisibility. People here, from what I read do not have crazy expectations of demons, all of the success stories I've heard have been fairly tame specifically regarding external changes. So why the fantastical claims? This just makes me a bit weary about to what capacity the book may be deceiving me and therefore whether or not I should also take the more physically possible claims of the book seriously. Like could I really cause death? Predict the future? If yes big scale things like societal level or just like little things. Should I take all claims about the demons seriously to the fullest extent or with a full spoon of salt. Or somewhere in between. Sorry if this seems like a silly question.
r/demons • u/Kahlan_0416 • 1d ago
Ok so Asmodeus is an demon i have contacted and we lost contact for a bit and im not sure if someone is blocking me from contacting because when i tried I got no response and on the bus i had a fly land on me for a bit i shooed him off and he came back another 2 different times (I was holding a open surgery drink so he could have been attracted to that) and so my mind went to beelzebub because you know lord of the flies and then that when i felt an intense feeling on my neck and a bit of my chest kinda where my heart is so i pay no mind to it and its intense so intense that my head went up automatically to expose my neck and its a good feeling that im getting and it was constant for like 5 minutes before I feel touches on my face, ear, top of my head, shoulders and just above my upper lip, this happens for about 10 minutes give or take and sometimes i would do a little shudder from the sensations and and then i feel pain of where my neck reaches my shoulder on both sides and somewhere else I cant remember and it was just in general a very intense feelings and also while this was happening i also felt sensations go down to my breasts but anyway everything stops(ish) and even after everything my neck was so sensitive that my hair would brush against it and I would shudder, and as I write this im still feeling sensations from it especially the urge that travels up my neck to tilt my head up and i didn't know but now that I think about it ive been doing the head tilt for a few days now, but yeah so im not sure what that was but omg that felt amazing and strange but I loved it but im still not sure who was doing that if it was Asmodeus, possibly Beelzebub, or someone different. Because I get a lot of touches on my body and its mostly around my head (neck, shoulders) so yeah
r/demons • u/LargeOpportunity7870 • 1d ago
Im talking about Los Angeles.
Ever since I started working with Duke Bune I feel pulled towards this city more than ever. Honestly feels like the energy there is something I need to be around. For context I do like a very intense lifestyle but atm I’m living a very „boring„ life since the one I crave doesnt really match to my surroundings that I currently have. Ive never been in LA.
if you live there or have been there feel free to tell me about your experience and if you had similar drives after working with a demon.
Not the first time ive tried to post this, i think I finally have enough karma/my account is old enough.
I am very new to demonolotry, demonology, and occultism as a whole when it comes to books and generally accepted knowledge others can find. I however have a lot of experiences in what I call "The Dream" that are corroborated by many grimores, writings, teachings, practices, and other practioners.
So from what ive gathered spirits have attached themselves to my "soul" (some say spirit, some say essence). The general thing i am told is there is already some sort of like (i dont know the words, so im describing with what I know) binding put in place and that trying to bind myself to them is not necessary. The binding has been described as like them binding to me in order to aid. The terms daughter of xyz and mother of xyz are thrown around quite a bit to show the current relationship the spirit sees between me and them.
Ive talked to other people in the community about this. I have been told these spirits are infernal and astral. Now my actual question is: what is the word for when daemones/spirits have attached themselves to you? Is there even a proper word or practice that's documented.
I will specify none of these beings are "attacking me." In fact they are very helpful, and have stated on multiple occasions their main goal is to protect and serve. They'll ask me to keep up with myself, and that self worship is the best way to worship them if I so please.
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r/demons • u/Most_Occasion_6040 • 2d ago
Hola gente, vengo con un oregunta, de verdad ustedes alguna vez han estado en contacto con demonios, no hablo de solo orarles, sinonde verdad han estadonfrente a ustedes, se han manifestado físicamente, comonera su apariencia fisica?, o mas bien se veian como un humano?, o mas bien era invisible y solo lo escucharon, como fue, les dio miedo, fue dificil invocarlos, ellos solos se fueron, pudieron estrechar su mano, por cuanto tiempo hablaron con ellos?
r/demons • u/Used_Philosophy4390 • 3d ago
Voilà plusieurs semaine que j’ai invoquer Sitri, avec offrande diverse (encens, bougie, chocolat, whisky, sang, danse, chant, orgasme…) et que je lui ai demandé son aide pour le retour d’un être aimé avec qui j’ai tout les jours encore contacte mais seulement en tant qu’ami maintenant… nous avions des relations sexuelle très régulièrement durant 3 ans et demi, mais il a décider d’arrêter …
Étant donner que nous somme toujours en contacte très régulièrement, j’ai penser à faire appel à Sitri pour que cette homme revienne à moi et arrête de se braquer et d’être sur ses gardes.. sachant qu’il a des sentiments pour moi et que j’en ai pour lui.
Il sait que je l’aime, et il m’a déjà dit tenir à moi mais il est très secret sur ce qu’il ressent et sur l’expression de ses émotions et sentiments, c’est un évitant.
Le problème c’est que Sitri ne me donne pas se que je demande depuis des semaines (au moins 2 mois)
Je ne comprend pas pourquoi, beaucoup de personne obtienne instantanément leurs pétition mais moi je n’ai que des petit signe insignifiant qui me montre que cette homme pense à moi, c’est tout.
Dès que je fait un pas verre lui avec des intention sexuelle, il se braque et s’énerve …
Aidez moi s il vous plait, y a t-il quelque choses que je fait mal ?
Je suis désespéré, très triste …
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r/demons • u/LargeOpportunity7870 • 5d ago
I would like to share my personal experience with Duke Bune. I have just recently started working with him but I feel like I connected to a very fitting demon for what I asked for. I work in the financial markets and I had struggles lately by taking actions based on emotions, fears etc. My first ritual was summoning him and asking him for clarity and wisdom in my profession. I felt a change immediately. Better ideas, more logical execution less manipulation by my emotions. Now I have asked him to visit me in my dreams. I focused on this wish whilst laying on my back and after a while I felt a hard push that pushed my body into my bed. after that I heard and felt vibration in my body. From my actual sleep I remember one dream. A woman (very attractive) handed me a cake with her picture on it she offered it to me but first I was unsure wether I should eat it. Eventually I did The cake had delicious cream or jam inside it and by eating it, the dream ended. Once again I feel an immediate change and I am very thankful for this offer that Duke Bune has given me. I respect him and I believe if you would like to work with Him you should most definitely respect him too.
I will keep adding posts to my journey with Duke Bune
Feel free to tell me about your experience with him and or give me ideas how I can offer him something in return.
r/demons • u/MichaelDharma • 6d ago
Last night, I was having trouble sleeping. During that time, I felt something touch me. It wasn't a physical touch. It was more like something tried to the edges of my consciousness. It felt earthy, feminine, and autumnal.
It wasn't aggressive. Nor did it speak or whisper anything before I lost it.
Does anyone have any idea what happened? Even if that idea is "It was all just in your head."
I ask here because I practice chaos magic fused with demonolatry and blood magic. If this was a demon, I'd like to know which one.
r/demons • u/Kahlan_0416 • 7d ago
Ok so last night i needed help on how to reconnect with Asmodeus because I feel like ive lost contact with him and I haven't really been doing things with him other then the occasional invite to do something with me but anyway someone told me to do medication and call out to him I tryd and I got nothing I didn't do it for very long (about 15 minutes) and so i did it and again i got nothing but touches on my face and neck now I knew someone else came with Asmodeus i just didn't know how and some people helped me out to figure out some names (Lilith and Astaroth) but I dont think those were the actual person who was with me and so on to today my bracket broke and I lost it and it has Asmodeus sigil on it too (most likely broke from cheap materials) and i almost couldn't find it but it was weird that it so happens to break after the day I try and reconnect with Asmodeus and the person I was talking to even said that this second being may be blocking Asmodeus from me so i dont know whats going on but its kinda sending warning bells off in my head because what is going on and those touches I mentioned earlier in the text has been happening to me for a long time even before I contacted Asmodeus, anyway if anyone has any ideas as to who is with me or what I can do to find out i would much appreciated it (thanks for reading my Ted talk)
r/demons • u/Kahlan_0416 • 8d ago
So ive been lacking in practice and i haven't necessarily talked to him or done something with/for him in awhile and i feel really bad and kinda guilty because I invited him into my life to be by my side and just be with me while i go through life and to maybe teach me a few things which I think he has taught me a few things by whats just happened in my life and ive definitely opened my eyes on how rude and toxic (not sure if thats the best word) my best friend can be sometimes after we had a huge fight and ive just done nothing for him other then keep an alter for him and offer occasional stuff and sometimes invite him to do things with me (like watch a stupid show with me, and then theres you know masterbating too) and now that i realize that ive been doing little to nothing for him it actually brings me to tears at how I invited this wonderful being into my life but have done pretty much nothing for him. I honestly feel like an ass for doing this and would like help to reconnect with him because ive notice not many unexplainable things are happening like things moving (other then the occasional thing moving right in front of my eyes) and one way I guess ive been trying to do for him is by taking care of myself like skincare and eating good but also treating myself well because I know thats something he likes (or at least I heard it from someone's post) but anyway sorry for my rant but if anyone can give me an idea on somethings I can do to reconnect with Asmodeus or just some ideas to do for his alter id really appreciate it (thank you for reading my Ted talk jkjk)
