Satan! Make me Rich (or Popular, or..)
So many letters over the years were sent to me by people from all over the world asking if Satan can make them rich, or popular or famous. In my experience, life does not work that way. If it were that easy, don’t you think that everyone would be doing it? The idea is that […]
Satan, Satanic Ritual, Satanism
5 Ways to Get Closer to Satan
Over the years one of the most important questions that I have been asked is how to develop a relationship with Satan. If you want to take a spiritual or religious approach with Satanism, having a relationship with Satan can be a rewarding experience, letting you know that Satan is with you every step of […]
Independent Satanism, Leaving Christianity, Satan, Satanic Ritual, Satanism
The Devil’s Kiss – Kiss of Shame
As the image shows in this famous 1500’s woodcut, Christians believed that witches and Satanists would kiss the rear end of the Devil in order to show their solidarity with him. Legends like these are an important part of what Christians believe about Satanists, yet as Satanists we do not have the same understandings that […]
Satan, Subversion Tactics
Satan – Not My Father – or my Shepard
Satan – Not My Father – or my Shepard This blog post is about the trend in Satanism where some Satanists choose to relate to Satan as a ‘father god’, and how this trend originated from the practice of inverting Christian beliefs. Some Satanists call Satan by the name of “Father”. This addresses the need […]
Independent Satanism, Leaving Christianity, Satan, Satanism
“Love” is Not a Four-Letter Word – Venus Satanas
Thoughts on Satanic Love… In Satanism, I have found that some Satanists treat the word ‘Love” as if it were a four-letter word. They say the word with contempt, with disgust. They treat it as if it were not part of the Satanist’s vocabulary. Almost as if it were something to be hated. As if […]
Independent Satanism, Philosophy, Satan
Rituals: Should they be Simple or Complex?
A question from a fan at my Facebook page, about connecting with the force of Satan: Hi Venus, Just writing to ask, what are the best ways that you have found to engage with the powers of Satan? I know that there are many ways best suitable for the individual personally, but do you feel […]
Reader Q&A, Satan, Satanic Ritual, Satanism, Spiritual Satanism
Explain Satanism to Me? Reader Q&A
I got a letter from a fan who asked, ‘Could you explain satanism to me?’.. Well, Satanism is complex, and because of this, I offered a very brief overview along with some useful links to various sources on Satanism. Satanism as a social movement started in the late 60’s with the creation of the Church […]
Independent Satanism, Organized Satanism, Reader Q&A, Satan, Satanism, Spiritual Satanism, Subversion Tactics
The Healing Powers of Satan? Reader Q&A
This letter from a reader is addressing the question of using Satan as a path to healing. “Hi. I require physical healing. I know Satan can heal me but I don’t know how to communicate with him or his angels. Is it possible to get well through magic or some other way? If yes, please […]
Reader Q&A, Satan, Spiritual Satanism
The History of Subverson
The group, Satanickindred.org has written an article, called the ‘History of Satanism’. Let me say at first, that the article itself has no references or source material with it, so I have to approach their writing largely as a matter of opinion instead of fact. What I do not accept is the history that they […]
Organized Satanism, Satan, Satanism, Subversion Tactics
What Do Satanists Believe About The Afterlife?
I have been asked so many times, what I believe about Satanism and the “afterlife”. People want to know what Satanists believe about hell, and eternal damnation. People also want to know if Satanists believe in an afterlife. Answers to this will vary depending on who you ask. Not all Satanists have the same beliefs […]
Mythology, Satan, Satanism