I have a confession: I am crazy about Carl Jung. Everything from his study of semiotics to his idea of the collective unconscious strikes a chord with me that few others have. It is no surprise that the Doktor included Jung's seminal work, Man and His Symbols, as recommended reading for Satanists. Understanding Jung is a tool that Satanists can implement to explore the supernormal freeway of the mind that is greater magic.
When it comes to Jung, the idea that resonates with me the most is his exploration of the various archetypes that are seen the world over. These archetypes speak to us in ways that cross cultures, borders, boundaries, and languages. They are seen in symbols, sigils, and signs. They are felt in the sinews, hearts, and brains of those who heed them. Whether it is the rebellious Satan that represents the alien elite, spurring us to self-satisfactory victory, or the seductive and scintillating Lilith that can turn men into a pile of mush--the Archetypes are a part of us. To quote one of my favorite video games of all time, Persona 5, "I am thou, thou art I."
Throughout the history of the world, many have worshipped these figures--back bent, head bowed--and this was a mistake. We Satanists know better. It was no mistake that one of the preambles of Satanic greater magic is that we approach these archetypes, these "beings," asking them to "greet us as brother (or sister) and friend." A friend is hardly someone whom you should cower to, let alone worship like a sycophant. The herd, prostrating themselves in fear, view such prideful declarations as foolhardy hubris. "How dare you approach them so flippantly! How can you be so rude?" I can, and will, approach them in such a way. I invented them within my mind and can utilize them as I please. The Infernal Names are symbolic representations I work with to bring more magic into my life and as a form of self-aggrandizement, not something I tremble in fear of. I was told to "fear god" as a child, and I will not fall victim to the chains of self-abasement again. I believe in and worship myself, god(s) not required.
The beauty of the Infernal Names is that they can be switched and used for whatever situation is needed. And no rule states that you can't include new names in your personalized ritual work by employing other names from whatever source calls to you. Anton LaVey used mythology from around the world to add power to the tapestry of his magical canvas. He even included the name Dracula in his original list of Infernal Names, which can be found in the Satanic Bible. This means that literature and even pop culture are fair game. I attended one Satanic ritual where one of the names included was Crom from Conan the Barbarian--how badass is that?
I get a magical charge, as probably do many other Satanists, from various sources. They can be from video games, movies, comics, anime, manga--you name it. I have used pop cultural icons, such as Darth Vader, to even more obscure figures, like Amano Jyaku from the shock piece anime Urotsukidoji: Legend of the Overfiend. The Punisher from Marvel Comics is also effective when it comes to rituals involving destruction, when I need that Lex Talionis push to get something done. The key is to pick an archetype, a "being" or a "friend," that resonates with you and follows the beat of your drum. These symbols have power, and it's high time you, as a Satanist, use them to the fullest. (If you haven't already)
As a mythology buff, I have also gathered sources from the world and have made use of them to great personal effect. I am a fan of some versions of Afro-Caribbean folklore and mythology, and have added names like Elegua and Baron Samedi to my repertoire of ritual theatrics to add richness to my work. Elegua (otherwise known as Legba or his more affectionate moniker, Papa Legba) is the keeper of the crossroads, and one of the reasons why I find him such a fascinating symbol is that several cultural anthropologists have made a connection--albeit somewhat tenuous--with the legend of the famous blues musician Robert Johnson, granting him Mephistopholean powers of talent. Anything connected with legends (be they urban or otherwise), I am bound to have a fascination with. As for Baron Samedi, who doesn't like what essentially is a goth guy who roams the graveyard, drinks rum, smokes cigars, and tells dirty jokes--all with a wink, a smile, and devilish charm?
Other figures like Odin from Norse myth represent my love of walking and a thirst for knowledge, and I love the rapscallion intellect of crows and ravens, which are his main symbol. Loki is also a born trickster who always looks at things from a mischievous and diabolical perspective. And I have even used historical figures as Infernal Names and built rituals surrounding them, such as Edgar Allen Poe, Al Capone, Mark Twain, and of course--Anton Szandor LaVey. I like to view my selections of names, symbols, archetypes, and my subsequent use of them in the ritual chamber, akin to stepping into a bar. A mythological den of iniquity, if you will. If I want to have a drink with you, you're name will be added to my list as a good-time and a confidant. I have no interest in having a drink with Jesus, even if he supposedly could turn water into wine. (he sure as hell would not be helpful in a bar fight.)
Sad to say, I have met some Satanists who pish-posh greater magic and have not, as High Priestess Nadramia has put it, "taken it for a spin." I find this to be a dull way to live. I love the pageantry and power of ritual and magic and have been utilizing it in my day-to-day life, finding little synchronicities here and there that have made the mundane, magical. To not use this would be a waste. Magic does not have to be "woo-woo" and can be based in reality, which is why the balance factor exists. We all need a little intellectual decompression from time to time. After all, "Magic is like nature itself, and success in magic requires working in harmony with nature, not against it." (The Satanic Bible, pg. 128)
In my practices and experiments with Satanic magic, I can say that this stuff does work, and I have seen real results as well as outrageous surprises. When you get the chance, or if you haven't already, light a black candle and call out some choice names--I think you'll not only have a good time, but you'll be surprised at what you'll find. And going back to Jung, as mentioned in the beginning, isn't it time you let the shadow come out to play?
When it comes to Jung, the idea that resonates with me the most is his exploration of the various archetypes that are seen the world over. These archetypes speak to us in ways that cross cultures, borders, boundaries, and languages. They are seen in symbols, sigils, and signs. They are felt in the sinews, hearts, and brains of those who heed them. Whether it is the rebellious Satan that represents the alien elite, spurring us to self-satisfactory victory, or the seductive and scintillating Lilith that can turn men into a pile of mush--the Archetypes are a part of us. To quote one of my favorite video games of all time, Persona 5, "I am thou, thou art I."
Throughout the history of the world, many have worshipped these figures--back bent, head bowed--and this was a mistake. We Satanists know better. It was no mistake that one of the preambles of Satanic greater magic is that we approach these archetypes, these "beings," asking them to "greet us as brother (or sister) and friend." A friend is hardly someone whom you should cower to, let alone worship like a sycophant. The herd, prostrating themselves in fear, view such prideful declarations as foolhardy hubris. "How dare you approach them so flippantly! How can you be so rude?" I can, and will, approach them in such a way. I invented them within my mind and can utilize them as I please. The Infernal Names are symbolic representations I work with to bring more magic into my life and as a form of self-aggrandizement, not something I tremble in fear of. I was told to "fear god" as a child, and I will not fall victim to the chains of self-abasement again. I believe in and worship myself, god(s) not required.
The beauty of the Infernal Names is that they can be switched and used for whatever situation is needed. And no rule states that you can't include new names in your personalized ritual work by employing other names from whatever source calls to you. Anton LaVey used mythology from around the world to add power to the tapestry of his magical canvas. He even included the name Dracula in his original list of Infernal Names, which can be found in the Satanic Bible. This means that literature and even pop culture are fair game. I attended one Satanic ritual where one of the names included was Crom from Conan the Barbarian--how badass is that?
I get a magical charge, as probably do many other Satanists, from various sources. They can be from video games, movies, comics, anime, manga--you name it. I have used pop cultural icons, such as Darth Vader, to even more obscure figures, like Amano Jyaku from the shock piece anime Urotsukidoji: Legend of the Overfiend. The Punisher from Marvel Comics is also effective when it comes to rituals involving destruction, when I need that Lex Talionis push to get something done. The key is to pick an archetype, a "being" or a "friend," that resonates with you and follows the beat of your drum. These symbols have power, and it's high time you, as a Satanist, use them to the fullest. (If you haven't already)
As a mythology buff, I have also gathered sources from the world and have made use of them to great personal effect. I am a fan of some versions of Afro-Caribbean folklore and mythology, and have added names like Elegua and Baron Samedi to my repertoire of ritual theatrics to add richness to my work. Elegua (otherwise known as Legba or his more affectionate moniker, Papa Legba) is the keeper of the crossroads, and one of the reasons why I find him such a fascinating symbol is that several cultural anthropologists have made a connection--albeit somewhat tenuous--with the legend of the famous blues musician Robert Johnson, granting him Mephistopholean powers of talent. Anything connected with legends (be they urban or otherwise), I am bound to have a fascination with. As for Baron Samedi, who doesn't like what essentially is a goth guy who roams the graveyard, drinks rum, smokes cigars, and tells dirty jokes--all with a wink, a smile, and devilish charm?
Other figures like Odin from Norse myth represent my love of walking and a thirst for knowledge, and I love the rapscallion intellect of crows and ravens, which are his main symbol. Loki is also a born trickster who always looks at things from a mischievous and diabolical perspective. And I have even used historical figures as Infernal Names and built rituals surrounding them, such as Edgar Allen Poe, Al Capone, Mark Twain, and of course--Anton Szandor LaVey. I like to view my selections of names, symbols, archetypes, and my subsequent use of them in the ritual chamber, akin to stepping into a bar. A mythological den of iniquity, if you will. If I want to have a drink with you, you're name will be added to my list as a good-time and a confidant. I have no interest in having a drink with Jesus, even if he supposedly could turn water into wine. (he sure as hell would not be helpful in a bar fight.)
Sad to say, I have met some Satanists who pish-posh greater magic and have not, as High Priestess Nadramia has put it, "taken it for a spin." I find this to be a dull way to live. I love the pageantry and power of ritual and magic and have been utilizing it in my day-to-day life, finding little synchronicities here and there that have made the mundane, magical. To not use this would be a waste. Magic does not have to be "woo-woo" and can be based in reality, which is why the balance factor exists. We all need a little intellectual decompression from time to time. After all, "Magic is like nature itself, and success in magic requires working in harmony with nature, not against it." (The Satanic Bible, pg. 128)
In my practices and experiments with Satanic magic, I can say that this stuff does work, and I have seen real results as well as outrageous surprises. When you get the chance, or if you haven't already, light a black candle and call out some choice names--I think you'll not only have a good time, but you'll be surprised at what you'll find. And going back to Jung, as mentioned in the beginning, isn't it time you let the shadow come out to play?
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