#baphomet chalice

[galacticnikki]

A Baby Witch's First Grimoire

Grimoire Entry 6 - 15 Tools and Their Uses in Witchcraft!

1. Athame

An athame is a ceremonial knife used in various forms of witchcraft. It typically consists of a double edged blade and a black handle. The athame is not typically used for actual cutting; it instead, is used for directing energy and symbolizing intent during rituals and ceremonies. Knives like the athame were used historically in rituals in cultures such as the Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans. The modern concept of the athame was popularized by Gerald Garden. He incorporated the athame into Wiccan practice by drawing inspiration from ceremonial magic traditions. In these traditions the athame was used to draw protective circles and direct energy. Now in our modern day we use the athame for many purposes including circle casting, directing energy, invocation and evocation, and symbolism of the elements air, fire, masculine energy, and the power of the mind and will.

2. Wand

A wand is a slender, hand held tool used in witchcraft for directing energy, casting spells, and invoking spirits of deities. Wands are commonly made from wood but can also be crafted from metals, crystals, or various other materials. It is traditionally considered sacred and powerful when used as a tool. Like the athame the wand also has historical ties to the Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans. In these cultures, wands were symbols of authority and power. They were used by priests, magicians, and oracles to channel divine energy and perform rituals. The want is also a common staple of folklore and mythology as they often are depicted as a tool wielded by witches, wizards, and fairies. This tool, again like the athame, was popularized in Wicca by Gerald Gardner. He drew inspiration from ceremonial magic and folklore. It's uses are for directing energy, casting circles, invocation and evocation, healing, channeling intent, and symbolizes air, fire, and the power of the mind.

3. Chalice

The chalice is a cup used in various religious practices involving witchcraft. It's typically made from metals, glasses, ceramic, or wood. The chalice represents the element of water and is a symbol of the Goddess, the feminine aspect of divinity, and the womb. The chalice has been used historically in rituals dating back to ancient times. In many cultures, the chalice has been a symbol of abundance, fertility, and the divine feminine. The chalice is often used to hold offerings and ritual drinks. It's so commonly used that even Christianity uses it to represent the blood of Christ. Today the chalice is often used for ritual beverages, such as water, wine, or juices, offerings, blessings, invocation, and symbolizes water, femininity, the womb, fertility, abundance, and the divine feminine.

4. Pentacle

Not to be confused with the sigil of Baphomet, the pentacle is a disk or flat object inscribed with a pentagram, which is a five pointed star pointing upright, enclosed within a circle. In witchcraft the pentacle is a powerful symbol that represents the elements. The pentacle has ancient roots, with the pentagram symbol being used in various different cultures and religions for thousands of years. Ancient civilizations, such as ancient Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, among others, used the pentagram for its protective and symbolic properties. In the context of western religious and ceremonial magic, the pentacle boomed in popularity and became a prominent tool and symbol. This happened especially during the renaissance and the development of modern occult traditions thereafter. Today the pentacle is used as an altar tool as a focal point representing the element of earth and the foundation of magical practice. It's also used for protection, consecration, invocation and evocation, spell work, and symbolizes the elements of earth, air, fire, water, and spirit. It is the interconnectedness of all things and a very powerful tool because of it.

5. Cauldron

A cauldron is a large pot, typically made of cast iron, used in cooking and rituals. It's a versatile tool associated with transformation, rebirth, and the element of water. The cauldron can also symbolize the womb of the goddess, representing fertility. The cauldron has ancient roots and has been used across various cultures for cooking, brewing, and other various rituals. In Celtic mythology, the cauldron is a powerful symbol of abundance, knowledge, and transformation. For example, the Cauldron of Dagda in Irish mythology was said to provide endless nourishment. The Cauldron of Cerridwen in Welsh mythology, was a source of wisdom and rebirth. In medieval Europe, the cauldron became associated with witches and magic. It was often depicted in folklore and literature as a vessel for brewing potions and casting spells. This association has continued into the modern day and the cauldron remains a symbol of witchcraft. It's used for scrying, burning rituals, cooking, transformation rituals, and symbolizes the womb of the goddess, water, and the cycles of birth, death, and rebirth.

6. Broom

The broom, also commonly referred to as a besom in witchcraft, is a traditional tool used for sweeping and cleansing. It serves as a functional and symbolic object and is usually made from natural materials, such as wooden handles and twigs or straw for the bristles. Historically it was used by woman when cleaning homes. In medieval Europe woman were often practitioners of folk magic. The image of witches flying on broomsticks became popular in European folklore and later in literature and art. This is theorized to have origins in shamanic practices, where tools like brooms were used symbolically in rituals involving altered states of mind. Today it's used for cleansing and purification, ritual preparation, protection, fertility rituals, and symbolizes air, magical cleaning, and the union of masculine and feminine energies.

7. Book of Shadows

A Book of Shadows (BoS), also known as a grimoire, is a collection of magical knowledge, experiences, rituals, spells, and other relevant information stored in a book, journal, blog, or other means. While the term is usually interchangeable, some traditions distinguish between the two. These traditions usually consider a grimoire as more of a spellbook or manual while a Book of Shadows (BoS) is considered a personal diary of magical practice. The concept of recording magical knowledge dates back to ancient times. Grimoires have been found throughout history in various cultures, containing information on magical practices, spells, rituals, and divination. In medieval Europe, grimoires were often handwritten manuscripts passed down through generations or kept secret to protect the knowledge within. Today the Book of Shadows (BoS) is used to record spells and rituals, track progress of the practitioners growth, contains notes from research and study, shares personal reflections of experiences, dreams, and insights gained through magical practice, preserve tradition, and is a method of creative expression.

8. Candles

In witchcraft and other magical practices, candles are used for their symbolic and practical properties. The color, size, and type of candle can influence its effectiveness and purpose in rituals and spells. The use of candles dates back thousands of years. Ancient civilizations such as the Egyptians, Romans, and Chinese used candles made from beeswax, tallow (animal fat), or plant based waxes. Early candles were primarily used for illumination and were often crafted in a labor intensive process. In magical and religious contexts, candles have been used for centuries as symbols of light, purification, and spiritual illumination. In many traditions, candles have been incorporated into rituals and spellwork due to their symbolic representation of the element of fire and the energy of transformation. Today's uses of candles include focus and intention, color correspondences, ritual and spellwork, meditation and contemplation, celebrations and ceremonies, and symbolize fire, transformation, energy, and purification.

9. Incense

Incense is a substance that releases fragrant smoke when burned. It's typically made from a blend of aromatic plant materials, resins, oils, and sometimes other stuff. Incense comes in various forms, including sticks, cones, powders, and coins. In witchcraft and other spiritual practices, incense is used for its aromatic properties and its association with purification, ritual and energy work. Incense has been used for thousands of years across various cultures for religious, spiritual, and therapeutic purposes. The ancient Egyptians, Greeks, Romans, and Chinese all utilized incense in their rituals and ceremonies. In many cultures, burning incense was, and still is, believed to bring people closer to the divine, purify spaces, and ward of negative energies. In ancient Egypt, incense was used in temple offerings and daily rituals. The Greeks and Romans used it in their religious practices and medicinal treatments. In India and China, incense has been integral to spiritual and meditative practices for centuries. The use of incense in these traditions often involved complex blends of resins, herbs, and oils tailored to specific purposes. Today's uses for incense include purification, rituals and ceremonies, meditation and contemplation, invocation, spellwork, and energy work.

10. Deity Statues

Deity statues are sculptural representations of divine beings or spirits used in various religious practices. These statues can be made from various materials, such as wood, stone, metal, or clay, and they often depict gods, goddesses, or other significant figures from mythology or religious traditions. In witchcraft, deity statues are used to represent and connect with specific deities or spiritual entities. They have been used across a variety of cultures for thousands of years. Ancient civilizations, including but not limited to, the Egyptians, Greeks, Romans, Hindus, and Buddhists, created statues to honor and invoke their deities. These statues served as focal points for worship, rituals, and offerings. In ancient Egypt, statues of gods and goddesses were placed in temples and homes, and offerings were made to them as part of daily religious practices. In Greece and Rome, statues of gods were central to worship in temples and public spaces. Similarly, in Hinduism and Buddhism, deities are often depicted in elaborate statues that play a significant role in devotional practices. In modern witchcraft, deity statues are used to honor and work with specific deities, align with spiritual practice with divine energies, and create sacred spaces. They are used for representation, invocation, meditation, altar decoration, used for offerings and devotion, and symbolic connection.

11. Crystals

Crystals come in various types, including quartz, amethyst, rose quartz, and many others. In spiritual and magical practices, crystals are valued for their alleged energetic properties and their ability to influence or enhance various aspects of life and magic. The use of crystals dates back to ancient civilizations. Many cultures have used crystals for their perceived magical and healing properties. In Ancient Egypt, crystals such as lapis, turquoise, and carnelian were used in amulets, jewelry, and burial artifacts. They were believed to offer protection and bring about divine favor. Ancient Greece and Rome used various crystals in jewelry and talismans. They believed that crystals had healing and protective qualities. Ancient China used crystals as medicine to balance energy and treat various ailments. Historically Crystals were used in Hinduism and Buddhism to enhance energy and focus. In today's modern age, crystals have gained popularity in various new aged practices where they are used for their healing properties and their role in energy work. Some of the modern uses include healing, energy work, protection, manifestation, cleansing, purification, and divination.

12. Herbs

In witchcraft, herbs are valued for their specific energies and attributes, which are believed to enhance rituals, spells, and healing practices. Herbs can be used in various forms, including fresh, dried, powdered, or in essential oil form. Historically herbs were used for various purposes for various cultures. Ancient Egypt used herbs in medicine, rituals, and embalming practices. Plants like frankincense and myrrh were highly prized for their spiritual and healing properties. Ancient Greece and Rome used herbs in both medical and magical practices. Greek physicians like Hippocrates and Galen wrote extensively on the use of herbs for health. In ancient China herbs were used in medicine for thousands of years to balance the body's energy and treat ailments. A variety of indigenous cultures around the world have also used herbs for healing practices, rituals, and daily life, often incorporating them into traditional medicine and ceremonies. Today we use them for many reasons including holistic medicine, culinary arts, and witchcraft. In witchcraft they are used for spells, rituals, herbal baths, incense and smudging, healing, amulets and charms, meditation, and dream work.

13. Bells

Bells have a long history across many cultures and have been used for various purposes. Bells have been found in ancient civilizations, such as in China and Mesopotamia, where they were used in rituals, ceremonies, and as signaling devices. In Buddhism, bells are used in temples and monasteries to signal meditation times and to aid in ritual practices. In Christianity, church bells have historically called people to worship and marked hours of the day. In European folk traditions, bells were often used in rituals to ward off evil spirits and protect against evil forces. They were also used in celebrations and seasonal festivals. In modern times bells are used for cleansing, purification, marking rituals and spells, energy clearing, focus, intention, invoking or honoring deities, and divination.

14. Altar Cloth

Altar clothes are pieces of fabric used to cover and decorate altars. It can be made from various materials including silk, cotton, velvet, or other fabrics and often features symbolic designs, colors, or patterns relevant to the practitioners beliefs or the specific ritual. The use of altar cloths dates back to ancient religious and spiritual practices among a variety of cultures. In many ancient religious traditions altars were often covered with cloths as a sign of respect and to beautify the sacred space. This practice can be seen in ancient Egyptian, Greek, and Roman temples. In Christian traditions, altar cloths are used to cover the altar in churches. These cloths often feature religious symbols and are used to make religious occasions. In various pagan and folk traditions, altar cloths have been used to signify the altar's sacred nature and to protect it from mundane influences. Today altar clothes are used for both practical and symbolic reasons. These range from creating a sacred space, use for protection, focus, intention, organization, and symbolize different meanings dependent on the color. For example a green cloth may be used during prosperity spells, while a black cloth might be used for protection or banishing.

15. Mortar and Pestle

Mortar and pestles are tools used to crush, grind, and mix substances. The mortar is a bowl, typically made of stone, ceramic, or wood, and the pestle is a heavy, club shaped object used to grind and crush the materials inside the mortar. This tool is widely used in cooking, pharmacies, and various craft and medicinal practices. The mortar and pestle have a long history and has been used across many cultures. Early examples of mortar and pestles have been found in the archaeological remains of the Indus Valley, Egypt, and Mesopotamia. In ancient Greece and Rome the mortar and pestle was an essential tool for pharmacists and used to prepare medicines. Today mortar and pestles are valued for their ability to transform raw ingredients into fine powders and mixes, making it an essential tool for preparing herbal blends, incense, and other magical concoctions. They are used for symbolic acts, herbal preparations, incense making, to prepare spell ingredients, and in making anointing oils.

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[criesinmultifandommess]

Demon c!Sleepy Bois based on the Satanic Bible

i dont remember where i got this info and i havent done in-depth research so….. take all this with a grain of salt

Phil: Leviathan, “Serpent of the Abyss”

Water, primal secrecy, west, the chalice

The great dragon of the deep

Wilbur: Lucifer, “The Morning Star”

Air, pride and enlightenment, east, the candles

The bringer of judgment light

Techno: Belial, “Without a Master”

Earth, independence, north, the sword

The baseness of no man

Tommy: Satan, “Lord of the Inferno”

Fire, opposition, south, the Sigil of Baphomet

The adversary of all

more thoughts under the cut :>

Phil - Leviathan

abyss/deep reminds me of his s4 world and his commitment to mining out the end

also water made me think of endlantis

primal secrecy for the syndicate

the serpent/great dragon for the ender dragon

Wilbur - Lucifer

BRI ISH!!!! y’know,, cause of the show? idk i havent watched it

pride and enlightenment bc he’s highly prideful and believes himself to be “enlightened”

the candles i guess could serve as his connection to Tommy? he wants to control Tommy(‘s flame)

or or it could reflect Wilbur’s life bc the brightest candles burn the fastest? and tho Wilbur was certainly a bright person in the beginning he slowly spiraled and burned out quickly

bringer of judgement light reflects his obsession with TNT and the blowing up of L’Manburg

Techno - Belial

i debated between satan and belial for techno and tommy bc they’re very similar characters

i chose belial for techno bc i figured he’d hate being lord of the inferno and without a master sounds more like him

earth, cause he’s,,, grounded. yeah

independence bc all he wants is a government free land

the sword bc he’s known for his fighting prowess

Tommy - Satan

again, debated between satan and belial; going a little off the track to say i think tommy fits satan bc a lot of art i see of him draw him with little demon horns and sometimes a tail :)

fire bc tommy is very passionate

opposition bc he’s very standoffish (mm most of the time)

i looked up sigil of Baphomet and it’s the upside-down pentagram which is the symbol of the Church of Satan… like….. Twitch Prime church………

tommy’s the adversary of all cause everyone’s always against him, sometimes of his own causing

[satanachia666]

I did a ritual to bless both my new Satanic chalice and myself.🖤 I called upon Satan in his Baphomet aspect, Satanachia, Leviathan, and Lucifer to help.🐐🌓🌊✨ I always feel so grateful and privileged to work with demons, including now. And I sure hope they enjoyed listening to Sleep as much as I did!🤘

[capersacer]

Drinking with Baphomet

06 SEP 2021

[pestilential-necroslaughter]

[theinternetisaweboflies]

Bedroom Altar

Cubicle Altar

[theblackbroom]

"It is truth that liberates, not your effort to be free.” ~ Krishnamurti . Models: @creepy.julia @peculiar.joanna @little.ghouls Photo: @rockbrary Jewelry & Chalice: @theblackbroom . #baphomet #eliphaslevi #goatofmendes #sabbaticgoat #magick #alchemy #occultjewelry #occult #occultstatuary #arcane #esoteric #ceremonialmagick #chalice #grail #ciborium #communion #transmutation #crowley #skull #skulljewelry #hermetic #theblackbroom #theblackbroomstudio (at Los Angeles, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/BvxxfBCF9I2/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=3xeavlbdnxcc

[noxinmaplots]

Species:  Litch/Baphomet Gender: Female (She/her) Orientation: Gay Relationship Status: Single

Personality Snippet:  Intelligent, quiet, and blunt. Marzia isn’t the most socially minded nightmare. She avoids conversation when possible- not out of fear or shyness, but rather that she’s not very interested in it. She can, however, be pulled into a conversation about science, magic, or books. 

Looking For:

Friends

Romance

Not Looking For:

Death

Offers:

None

Notes:

[gothiczone]

Cáliz del Señor Oscuro 🖤 #gothiczone #nemesisnow #goblet #caliz #darklord #baphomet #goat #chalice (en Gothic-Zone) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6EIs_Qieo_/?igshid=f05kexvuo27w

[hompunkulus]

17. What symbols do you refer to in Luciferianism/Satanism? Why?

Sigil of Sulphur/ Sigil of Leviathan

It reminds me of someone meditating.

1. Lemniscate, or Infinity symbol, at the bottom is like a meditators legs bound in posture circulating telluric energy. Representing Balanace and Strength.

2. Lower horizontal line representing the energy of Body. The energy travels from shoulder to shoulder, representing Passion (Heart) and Spirit (Lungs).

3. Top horizontal line representing the energy of Consciousness. The energy traveling to and fro from temple to temple, representing Intention (Brain) and Illumination (Mind).

4. Vertical line connecting all three symbols, representing the center line, the spine, and the caduceus. It connects telluric power with mental power, circulating the essence of the individual. A Spear of Will and Pillar of Steadfastness.

5. The topmost part of the vertical line representing awareness of Self and Other, the Soul, that which connects as well as pierces. The tip of a blade that draws the blood of the Other into the Chalice of Self.

Sigil of Lilith-Sammael / Sigil of Baphomet

It represents many things from divine power falling upon us, the fall of Lucifer, and the horned god, among others. Generally speaking it is a symbol of power, of manifestation, and the Infernal Hierarchy in general. It also acts as a magical shield.

Sigil of Lucifer

I think of folded wings when I look upon this symbol. Break the symbol apart and you get something similar to an altar, a 'V', and crossing staves.

1. The Altar (Violet) represents our connection with Earth and magic. As wings they represent our ancestors and familiars.

2. The Staves (Blue) represent liminal spaces, desires, and crossing of the Abyss.

3. The Chalice (Red) represents Venus and Aphrodisiac influence of ritual. Connected to Venus, it also symbolizes feminine power, primordial womb, the Morning Star, love, and passion.

[satanachia666]

Happy Harvest Moon/Full Moon in Pisces!🌕 I did a ritual with Baphomet and Lucifer to bless my pentagram incense burner.✨ I also did it to celebrate and manifest prosperity, creativity, and pleasure for me in my life.🌈 I started the ritual at 9:04 pm (the hour of Saturn) and ended it at 10:38 pm (the hour of Jupiter) on a Saturday night (Saturn). 🪐 I always feel so grateful and empowered whenever I am graced with the presence of Lucifer and Baphomet as well as all the other demons I work with.😈🐐🤘Hail Lucifer! Hail Baphomet!

[pestilential-necroslaughter]

[grandmaplots]

species :: hallowed shade // litch // baphomet gender :: male // he | him orientation :: bisexual status :: single

due to a tense household and an extreme variation of parenting, fallow is an introspective and quiet child. he is happy to spend time to himself and focus on his poetry, although he is incredibly reluctant to share his work with others - most people don't even know of his interest in writing. fallow is kind and patient, and doesn't wish to inflict harm on anyone. he has a very firm 'treat others how you wish to be treated' approach, despite the fact that most people treat him poorly due to his appearance.

seeking ::

close friendships

casual romance

romance

not seeking ::

casual friendships

rivals

details - [click]

[mcnstros]

"I don't know much, so. . ." She took their hands and turned them until she could clearly see the tattoos inked into their skin. "Can you tell me what they mean? If they have any meaning. They just look like they do, so I assumed." Cautiously, Anita let the tips of her fingers inch towards the edge of one tattoo. She didn't touch just to be considerate, but she was clearly fascinated with the idea of learning from them.

unprompted.    /    accepting!

" hey, you do not have to be cautious around them. they will not harm you or anything. "    sorun smiles, somewhat amused by the way she approaches their tattoos.    " they do have their own meanings, but not a particularly special meaning to me. "    it was kind of funny, actually. they've lost track of how many humans asked about their tattoos (or threw disgusted or horrified looks sorun's way because they already knew about their symbolism) and eventually asked something along the lines of 'you got it just because you liked it? not because it meant something to you?' nope. just really liked it. the reactions to that were always a little amusing, like it wasn't their body so they couldn't do what they please with it. besides, with sorun's shapeshifting abilities, it would be easy enough to change them or get rid of them.

sorun rolls up their sleeves so she can get a better look at the tattoos on their inner wrists.    " this one, "    they hold out their left wrist,    " is an inverted pentagram with baphomet in it. there is a great deal of history behind both baphomet and the pentagram alone, so if you do ever want to know more, you can always come to me and ask, okay? we can talk or i can direct you to books to read from! "

and with that, they offer their other wrist.    " this is the sigil of lucifer and is used in satanism and luciferianism. it was, and can still be, used during rituals and to communicate with lucifer. the different parts of the sigil even have different meanings. "    they trace along the different shapes to tell anita about them; the sigil itself bears a resemblance to a chalice, which is a symbol of creation, the x over it is a symbol of power, the v at the bottom represents duality — light and dark, man and woman, so on — those dualities coming together to create balance.

" all the meanings a symbol can have are fascinating, no? oh! and there is this one. "    sorun lifts up their shirt to reveal the tattoo over their ribs on the left side of their body.    " this is a sulfur symbol, sometimes also known as a leviathan cross or satan's cross. did you know there is a leviathan mentioned in the bible? of course, it is based on earlier existing myths of great sea serpents, like tiamat and jörmungandr! ah, but i am getting sidetracked. "    a soft laugh leaves sorun's lips before they continue. " this tattoo is the alchemical symbol for sulfur and it is associated with the fire and brimstone of hell. "

" and then there is the inverted cross at the back of my neck, but we all already know what that means. "    sorun lifts the other side of their shirt, showing off part of their snake tattoo.    " i suppose this one may have a bit more meaning to me simply because of my love for snakes. i also wanted it because it looks pretty cool, yes? this is not all of it; the rest of it comes down and coils around my leg, but i am sure you saw it during the summer when i was wearing shorts to stay cool. "

sorun lowers their shirt and leans back on the couch.    " i suppose... all of them do mean something to me. my connection to hell. to home. "    it'll always be home to them, but here (with anita now) feels like home.    " do you have any tattoos, anita? i can see you having a bear tattoo! "

[aerieannvcoe]

MODERN LUPERCALIAN RITUAL

SUPPLIES

• Athame (or Ritual Dagger) • Chalice of Milk • Lupercal “Blood” (or other blood substitute, recipe below) • Hand Mirror • Red Candles • Pomegranates (and other red fruits) • Poppies (and other red flowers) • Fire Pit (or other fire-safe container) • Lighter • Sage Wand/Smudge • Parchment Paper (hand-pressed is best) • Red Ink/Pen • Censor and Copal Resin • Mask (party or masquerade mask) [optional] • Wolf Votives (images, statues) [optional] • Fertility Votives (images, statues) [optional] • Sexual Votives (yoni and phallus) [optional] • Red, black, silver crystals/stones [optional] • Red, Black, or Silver Ritual Attire [optional] • Drum or Singing Bowl [optional]

SET UP: Place altar in the center of your ritual circle. You will be in front of the altar. Cover the altar with red, black and silver crystals and stones, and Wolf/Fertility/Sexual Votives. Place the drum and singing bowl within arms reach. Place the Athame/Ritual Dagger on the Altar, as well as the Chalice of Milk and red Fruits and Flowers. Place the mask next to the Hand Mirror and Athame. Light all candles, and prepare the fire-safe container. Place the Red Ink/Pen and parchment near the drum and singing bowl.

PART ONE: Purification

- Cast a circle (or your form of creating sacred space) - Smudge the space with the Sage - Clear the energies with the singing bowl

PART TWO: Grounding

- Place your mask near the wolf votives - Beat the drum, while humming/singing/making noise along with the drum sound, (grounding yourself) - Take out the Athame/Dagger and dip it in the Lupercal “Blood” (or blood substitute) - Pick up the hand mirror and smear the “blood” on your forehead - Ground your root chakra and meditate on an aspect of your life that needs a kick - Place the mask on your face, over the “blood”, and light the Copal Resin

PART THREE: Invocation & Ritual

- Call upon Lupercalian Deities:

Horned Deities (Pan/Faunus/Lupercus, Hathor, Amun, Cernunnos, the Horned Serpent, Baphomet, Lucifer)

Wolf Deities (Artemis/Diana, Leto, The Morrighan, Skadi)

Fertility Deities (Ubasti/Bast, Heqet, Osiris, Kokopelli, Xochipilli, Akna, Ishtar/ Inanna/Astoreth, Rosmerta, Babb/Aranyanya, Ēostre, Freyja, Dionysus/Bacchus, The Dagda, Kostroma, Rainbow Serpent)

Sexuality Deities (Oshun, Astarte, Rati/Ushas, Eros, Pathos, Venus/Aphrodite, Lilith)

(These are just some examples. If you have a Matron/Patron deity, and want to honor certain aspects of them that pertain to Lupercalia, feel free)

- Ask them to bless the coming year with their energies/Say a prayer to them - Offer the fruits, flowers, milk and Copal to them (and any other offerings you wish) - Write down one part/person/aspect of your life that isn’t serving you anymore on the

parchment with the red ink/pen - burn the paper in the dish while praying to the deities that they help you remove this

part/person/aspect (A Lupercalian “spring-cleaning” of the Spirit)

PART FOUR: Divination (Optional)

- Do a Tarot Reading around Love/Hate, Hope/Despair (opposing forces in your life)

PART FIVE: Thanks & End

- Thank the Deities you invoked, and dispose of the offerings accordingly - Thank the Universe - Clean up the space

• Lupercal “Blood” Recipe

⁃  1 part Myrrh

⁃  2 parts Dragon’s Blood

⁃  3 drops of Red Wine (or however many it needs)

1. Grind the Myrrh resin and Dragon’s blood into a fine powder

2. Add the red wine until it forms a paste

3. Use in your Lupercalia Ritual [optional]

[butyouvealwaysbeenthecaretaker]

Incidentally, I think there's a queer reading of Crowley sorely missing.

My husband has a joke about young Crowley going to his priest for help with his homosexual urges, and the priest explaining that it was a demon. And Crowley being "...ok well let's try talking to it" and lo! A magus was born.

I actually think there's more to it. Sex magic is part of what makes Crowley a lurid figure, buuuut...the interpretations people have of this are very, very hetero; just as the imagery of Baphomet has become a hyper-masc goat towering over a fragile pulp fiction cover naked witch babe.

But Baphomet is a bigendered figure, even if occult artists all too frequently choose not to draw the boobs, and choose not to draw Baphomet as a kind of woman instead of a kind of man. From the earliest sources in 20th century western occult tradition, magic and mages are defined as a combination of masculine and feminine energy in a single body. *Not* a Gardnerian or Dianic concept of male and female magic residing separately on male and female people. To work magic, the magus must become both symbolically male and symbolically female.

George Ives, one of the earliest British gay rights apologists described himself as "the soul of a woman in the body of a man". That was very much the science/politics of the day, a concept of inverts or uranians. Inverts were a group of people we would now recognise as gay or bi, or trans, or gender non conforming (including people who were simply GNC for the era, like women who didn't want to marry), all in one messy concept of "the genderwrongs". And as early lgbt people were hungry for any scrap of data they could find about themselves, a lot of people adopted this into their self-concept where we would now likely see these things as different.

Anyway, I think that when Crowley joined the Golden Dawn & encountered the concept of mages being both male and female, he related it to what Ives & Ulrichs and others were saying about queer men. Specifically, I want to quote Alan Moore on this from his educational comic Promethea: "the mage seeks to penetrate the mystery; but on finding it, becomes the mystery that is to be penetrated". I think this concept reads very, very differently to a queer person than it does to a straight one. The Golden Dawn's conception of sacred sexuality was drawn from the alchemical idea of the sacred marriage of the Sun and Moon, and used the imagery of a lance dipped into the holy grail; later adopted into Wicca as the knife dipped into the chalice.

In short, what Moore et al is saying is "mages are symbolically both male and female, though in practice their ritual role is one or the other as appropriate to their actual birth gender obvs, especially if anything sexual is happening." Whereas Crowley's reading is..."men can be either the penetrative or receptive partner in sex, and this fits with what Ives is saying about queer men being both male and female, and with what the Golden Dawn is saying about mages being both male and female. And if both parts of penetration constitute a magical act, then that isn't heterosexual: a mage both gives and receives, and that's the true pathway to sacred sexuality".

he's such an inveterate tinkerers that I'm pretty confident he also made the intuitive leap that gay sex, straight sex and lesbian sex would all have differing magical results. I also want to highlight that Thelema, while a bit dickish in the hands of your average straight Crowley fanboy, is 100% the religious tradition a closeted Victorian would develop for his own psychological survival: "everyone has a true desire in them and it is right for that person to express their desires, even if they desire something wrong"

I feel like the queer context for Crowley is almost entirely missing. Like, as the "wickedest man in Europe", the incarnation of the Beast, many people will know he spent an opium-fuelled month in bed with his boyfriend in Paris doing sex magic. That's part of his bad boy image. I think people are less capable of taking Crowley seriously as an actual queer human being, and understanding how deeply queer his religious philosophy is. I think his magical techniques and ideas are decontextualised a lot by people who don't get this (like, straight people who misunderstand "do what thou wilt will be the whole of the law" as "it's ok to be an asshole" rather than "don't be a drag, just be a queen, because baby you were born this way"). I think the way gendered magic ultimately developed in the 20th c was detrimental to queer people, who then had to reinvent their place in Wicca and in the ceremonial occult. When we've always been there, and Crowley's life, work and magic makes us not the sidenote, but the central magic practitioners who are most fully able to embody the work of the mage

tldr: pity Mathers wasn't into being pegged.