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  • How Do Satanists Celebrate Halloween?

    How Do Satanists Celebrate Halloween?

    How Satanists Celebrate HalloweenI love this time of year, the fall feeling in the air, the change of wardrobe, and mostly, my favorite holiday, Halloween! As a Satanist this has always been a special time of year for me. I have memories of getting married on this day to my (departed) husband Bill many years ago. Halloween and the fall season always makes me feel renewed. So, how do Satanists celebrate Halloween? In this post we will explore how Satanists celebrate Halloween, and I present to you a special Satanic Halloween ritual just for you.

    Ancient Roots of a Modern Holiday

    So where did Halloween originate? It seems as if many cultures throughout the centuries have their own way of celebrating the change of season and remembering the past.

    A common theme for Halloween comes from ancient practices of honoring ancestors that have passed. During this time of year the earth enters into a dark phase, a kind of death where the life that we experienced during the spring and summer comes to a close.

    The name of Halloween comes from a Christian word, meaning “hallowed evening”, referring to the night before the holiday, All Saint’s Day. On the day after all hallowed evening, Christians gathered and celebrated their favorite saints. Christians only gave us a modern word for the holiday though, as it’s roots run much deeper.

    In earlier times the Celtic peoples celebrated in a similar way, with their own holiday to honor the dead.

    modern samhain
    Modern Samhain festival

    Known as Samhain (pronounced sow-han), their celebration marked the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter. It was called All Soul’s Day, a night that the veil between the physical and the spiritual was at it’s thinnest.

    Some historians also trace these kinds of celebrations back to ancient Roman times. A feast dedicated to the goddess of fruit, Pomona, celebrated the spirits of the ancestors.

    This celebration lead into the weeks long observation of Paternalia. While this tradition was celebrated in February, it is believed by some that this festival could have been co-opted by Christians in later times.

    After Christianity had taken root in Europe, they celebrated All Hallow’s Eve as a way to honor the saints. During the medieval era, it became tradition to dress up as one’s favorite saint. The tradition was modernized and commercialized in today’s world, where adults, children and families celebrate it as a fun time to dress up and to decorate their surroundings with witches, skeletons, spirits, and other spooky things.

    So, How do Satanists Celebrate Halloween?

    The question remains, how do Satanists celebrate Halloween? A quick search on the net will show you, that there isn’t much information on how Satanists celebrate Halloween. This is especially true if you disregard the many Christian sites with misinformation and horrifying suggestions on how they think Satanists celebrate Halloween.

    So, in my quest for Satanic knowledge, I decided to dig deeper and see what some of the more popular organizations in Satanism think about this special time of year.

    Zeena LaVey Halloween
    From Halloween in a Satanic Household, Zeena LaVey enjoying Halloween treats.

    The Church of Satan, (Anton LaVey, et al.) proclaimed that Halloween was one of the more important holidays of the year for Satanists. In an essay about Halloween, Magistra Blanche Barton said this of the dark holiday:

    “Halloween is traditionally a time when the obscure portal into the realms of darkness, death and the supernatural is thrown open.”

    Satanists should celebrate Halloween and appreciate the the magical benefits that this holiday offers. We are moving towards the darkness during this holiday, and this shift is welcome. The veil between the physical and the spiritual is at its thinnest point compared to the rest of the year. It is the perfect time to explore inner darkness.

    Further on, they explain that Halloween is the fall climax, and it should be celebrated as a time when one’s inner self can be explored. Using costumes or dressing up allows you to, for one night, be who you want to be and to take on a different role than you may not be in every day life. It truly is a time of self indulgence!

    Other Satanic Organizations And Their Recognition of Halloween

    Satanic Temple Leader, Lucien Greaves (source)

    The Satanic Temple also explained in an interview how Satanists should push for Halloween to become a real religious holiday. In an interview at the Polite Conversations podcast, the co-founder of the Satanic Temple, Lucian Greaves, explains his take on Halloween:

    “For decades you’ve had extreme Christian groups declaring Halloween Satanic and therefore, trying to drive it out of the schools, trying to withhold people from having any celebration of Halloween, well, where a religious organization that self identifies as Satanists, I feel, we should have the right to have our holiday as it is and recognized as a religious holiday.”

    I agree with Lucien’s sentiment. While he didn’t say how Satanists celebrate Halloween, he did focus on why we should. We should reclaim this holiday for our own. Much of us already appreciate the darkness in our own way and we don’t need a special holiday to remind us of this. But, we have a holiday to enjoy anyway, and Satanists celebrate Halloween in their own way. If the ‘religious right’ calls Halloween Satanic then can we have our holiday then? The treat is on us if they want to play that trick!

    It’s also ironic that a holiday that was, for centuries, for the purpose of remembering Christian saints, became a tool of slander for modern religions. It shows how much they know about the history of their religion, I suppose. Once again, as with may things in Satanism, we can reclaim what they have scapegoated us for.

    Feel free to take the opportunity to celebrate Halloween and dress up how you wish. In fact, a great way for Satanists to celebrate Halloween is to make it a night of self-indulgence. Make it a new tradition to treat yourself with a gift of something nice.

    ~A Satanic Halloween Ritual~

    Because the veil is lifted during this night, it is a wonderful time to do a special ritual. In this kind of ritual you can honor Satan and embrace what it means to be a Satanist.

    I created a special ritual that you can do along with me on Halloween evening. In this ritual we will open the gates, as the veil is lifted and as we move closer towards the time of Satan and Capricorn in December.

    It is the moment when the world comes upon darkness and we recognize the darkness that we have within. Without this time of dying and darkness, we could not have the cycle of life and light. A ritual is a great way for Satanists to celebrate Halloween.

    Suggested Tools:

    A bonfire, if you can safely have one, or a single flame preferably from a black candle.

    Imagery:  imagery of Satan as Saturn, devouring his children, as shown in the picture on the right. Alternatively find a picture of the Mouth of Hell, a painting of Satan or Baphomet, or simply a pentagram. This imagery is important this time of year as the winter and darkness devours life on the planet!

    Chosen Gemstone: have an onyx, jet or any type of black stone on your altar or in your sacred space, or worn as jewelry

    Items:  have a pinch of dirt to use for your ritual, better if you have graveyard dirt, giving it an ancestral feel. If not, chose your pinch of earth from a place that is special to you. Have a small dish to put it in

    Clothing: dress as you wish in your costume, or wear a mask, or simply in your robes or even naked if it’s appropriate to your environment. As long as you are comfortable!

    Scents: patchouli, pine or any earthy scent, or if you prefer, oils in a burner

    Drink:  your ritual chalice, or cup with your choice of wine or even better, black coffee! It is black, bitter and awakening!

    Time: Halloween night!

     

    First, the setup of your ritual space, in a specific sequence:

    In this ritual, you will call upon the elemental and demonic quarters from east to south counter clockwise, Lucifer Belial, Lilith and Satan. From there you will do a ritual of thanks and recognition on Halloween night.

    With your altar or ritual space facing south, gather and arrange the items on your altar

    Face east and light your incense or oils in a burner

    Face north and light your fire

    Face west and pour your drink into your cup or chalice

    Face south again and add the earth to your dish on your altar

     

    Now, the Infernal Invocation!

    First, Lucifer, the Air – hold up your incense facing east – Lucifer opens the gates of communication
    “Lucifer, I call upon you, be with me tonight on this sacred evening
    Hear my call, Demons and Lords of Darkness!”

    Face north, holding your candle or facing the flames, and call to Belial, lord of fire and will
    “Belial, at the gate of two worlds, open the Mouth of Hell and make ready my appearance before Satan!
    Grant me passage into the darkness on this night!”

    Face west – holding your chalice and call to Lilith queen of water and the night
    “Lilith, Queen of the night, mother of Demons, I call to you!
    As your child of the night I come before you in honor!”

    Face South, holding your dish of earth – a call to Satan, lord of the Earth and the physical
    “Satan I call to you, Lord of the world and all that is manifested!
    I stand in your presence and declare myself at one with darkness!”

    “I vow to walk the path of darkness and face all that is within –
    as my ancestors had lived and died with purpose, so do I upon
    this path.

    I thank you, Satan, for bringing me the harvest of your knowledge,
    wealth and power. I stand beside you in glory as i enjoy the earthly
    pleasures of this night!”

    “To Lilith! Queen of the Darkness!”

    Raise your chalice and then drink
    from it

    “To Belial! Lord of the Flame”

    Point towards the flame!

    “To Lucifer! Lord of the East”

    Face east!

    And finally south to close your ritual!

    “To Satan! Lord of the Earth!”

    SO IT IS DONE

     

     

    Enjoy your Holiday!

    So, this is how Satanists celebrate Halloween! With enjoyment, costuming, and perhaps a Satanic ritual. In closing, whether or not you do this ritual, make sure to enjoy the rest of your Halloween evening with friends, how satanists celebrate halloweenand reflect on what it means for you personally to walk the path of darkness! For more information on Satanic holidays visit The Satanic Holidays page at SpiritualSatanist.com

    Happy Satanic Halloween Everyone!

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    References:
    Rogers, Nicholas (2002). “Samhain and the Celtic Origins of Halloween”. Halloween: From Pagan Ritual to Party Night, pp. 11–21. New York: Oxford Univ. Press.

    COS Page on how Satanists celebrate Halloween: http://www.churchofsatan.com/halloween-xxxiv.php

    Church of Satan Holiday FAQ page: http://www.churchofsatan.com/faq-holidays.php

    Halloween Special on the Polite Conversations Podcast, Lucian Greaves of the Satanic Temple:
    https://soundcloud.com/politeconversations/episode-16-halloween-special-with-lucien-greaves-of-the-satanic-temple 35:20 – 35-30

     

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    How will you spend your Halloween evening?

     

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  • Easter Morning Ritual for Lucifer

    Easter Morning Ritual for Lucifer

    Lucifer Sculpture, Guillaume GeefsHappy Zombie Day!

    As we draw nearer to the Christian holiday of Easter once again, as Satanists we are reminded why Christians celebrate Easter. It’s one of their most important holidays besides Christmas.

    But, what does the holiday really mean? This holiday can have a spiritual significance for you as a Satanist as well, once you understand it’s general meaning. The tale of Christian Easter is focused on the death and resurrection of a god. This tale is not unique to Christians, as you will see.

     

     

    Dying gods are common..

    There are many stories from around the world about the dying and reborn god. for instance, in one of the more popular tales, we can go back to ancient Egypt and their belief in Osiris, who died and rose from the dead. In the story, the king Osiris was tricked by his brother, Seth to lie down in a lead box which was thrown into a river. In mourning his wife, Isis, searched for him until his resting place was finally found. The gods rewarded Isis for her faithfulness and they resurrected Osiris. The festival for this was usually around April 3rd, where after a three-day celebration the final ceremony was conducted, in which Osiris was found and resurrected. It is theorized that this ritual was linked with their fertility and harvest cycle.(1)

    Many of these myths have a common theme and purpose and are based on agricultural and natural happenings between winter and spring. Grains were harvested in fall and they bloom again in the spring, and the folks of the time related that to the symbolism of the action of the god dying and being resurrected. Many of these stories have several versions as well, so there is a variety of mythos much like what the Christians have.

    Could us as Satanists have our own legend too? I think the closest thing is the fall and rise of Lucifer, as told in their Bible. But even before Lucifer was demonized by Christians and it was written in their Bible, the Lucifer of Roman times, as the son of the goddess of the dawn, was hailed in a similar fashion, as a god that rises in the east and falls in the west.

    The eastern star can be a focal point for you on early Easter morning, if you wish, doing a ritual to honor Lucifer as a fallen and risen god. Lucifer as a living god is a force that many of us relate to as Satanists but on his own, as a liberator from the darkness of ignorance. Just as Lucifer liberates us from the night, his star heralds the dawn letting us know that morning, and a new day has arrived.

    Ritual for Lucifer

    This is a quick, basic ritual that you can do for Lucifer. In my teachings, I relate Lucifer to the powers of the Air, The planet Venus, and the dual sign of Libra, being both morning and evening star. For this ritual, the color is Blue, and the herb/oil to use is lavender. These are only suggestions for you to use, of course, based on common associations of elemental and planetary magic.

    Outdoors, early in the morning while the eastern star is still visible, burn some fresh dried lavender or light lavender incense. Light a blue candle that has been mindfully anointed with Lavender oil; Hand draw the sigil of Lucifer on a piece of paper or parchment. Face the eastern star and say this as you light your candle.

    Morning star of Lucifer, bring your light,

    Help me escape the ignorance of the night,

    Show me the way through your divine power!

    On this Easter morning at this early hour!

    You can also supplement this evocation with any saying that you wish instead of the one that I have provided. If you like, burn your sigil after your evocation, the smoke from it will rise towards the stars. Alternatively, keep it on your personal altar as a memento of this moment in time.

    Spend some time meditating on the symbolism of Lucifer and the beneficial things Lucifer can bring your life. I like to think that Lucifer brings us wisdom and clarity, just like the symbolic scales of Libra allow for a person to carefully consider an issue and make an educated decision. Lucifer brings balance, being at the midpoint between night and day. Lucifer’s appearance before dawn is symbolic of the idea that comes first that that leads to full realization. Allow Lucifer to enter your heart and renew it. Lucifer is the knowledge and wisdom of the spirit. Allow the spirit of Lucifer to raise your consciousness. Hopefully through this symbolism, as a Satanist, you can celebrate Easter by giving notice to Lucifer.

    Lucifer as a Christian Problem:

    What you may find interesting is that even Christians have a problem with their version of Lucifer. As the morning star, Lucifer is mentioned outside of his Isaiah verse (fallen son of the morning..) stating: – “I, Jesus, have sent my angel to give you this testimony for the churches. I am the Root and the Offspring of David, and the bright ‘Morning Star.’” Rev 22:16.

    Most English translations title the “Lucifer” in the Revelation verse as “Morning Star” while they leave the original Isaiah verse as “Lucifer”! While this verse is found in the basic king James version of their own bible you will find that many Christians deny the association between their Jesus and Lucifer, even though it is in plain sight as bright as the star of the morning.

     

    Selene, Eospherous, Phosporos
    Selene, Goddess of the Moon, surrounded by Eospherous & Phosporos

     

    (1) Reference: Osiris Mythos, Theosophical society: https://www.theosophical.org/publications/1426 [accessed 4/15/2017]

    For more information on Proposed Satanic Holidays visit SpiritualSatanist.com – In my discussion there I speak about also doing a ritual for Lucifer during the Spring Equinox.

    Dark Moon Merchant
  • Winter Solstice is Upon Us! December 21st

    Winter Solstice is Upon Us! December 21st

    Winter SolsticeFor those of us in the Northern Hemisphere, Winter Solstice is upon us! Today is the day with the shortest period of daylight and the longest period of darkness.

    From my article, Holidays in Satanism Winter Solstice, 22nd: During this time the earth enters a slumber and winter sets in, reminding us of the cycle of life and death that we experience all around us every day. In this we are reminded of Belial and its planetary counterpart, Saturn, and south to the earth below us, reflecting on the necessity of endings for a new beginning to occur.

    Because this day is associated with the shortest day it had often been associated with gods of death and darkness. From here, we can look forward to Sol Invictus  (“The Unconquered Sun”) on December 25th, a Roman holiday that was conveniently adopted and then commercialized by Christians.

    Without endings there can be no new beginnings and without beginnings there can be no endings. Take this time to celebrate by reflecting on this year and its closing, and also take time to let go of the things that no longer benefit you. Tonight I’m going out to celebrate!

    Dark Moon Merchant
  • Celebrate Satanic Independence!

    Celebrate Satanic Independence!

    Independence Day, the Most Satanic Holiday of ALL!

    What holiday is most associated with Satanism? Is it Halloween, where witches and black cats decorate homes? Or, is it as LaVey suggested in the Satanic Bible, the birthday that should be the most Satanic Holiday of all?

    LaVey suggested that the most Satanic Holiday of all should be one’s own birthday. While that does make sense from a Satanic perspective, a person’s birthday isn’t something that we can all celebrate at once. It only happens once a year and while the birthday is a special day indeed, it holds no special significance for all of Satanism.

    I think it’s fine. but I think also that we should focus on something that is more meaningful and relevant to all of us as Satanists, and that something is Independence Day!!

    This summer on July 4th, I realized that Independence day celebrates all that it means to be independent. Historically it represents the celebration of independence from the British. First celebrated in 1776, this day of Independence can have a special meaning and important relevance for all of us as Satanists.

    This holiday reminds us to cherish the freedoms that we are entitled to in America. The number one freedom that made Satanism possible is of course, freedom of religion. The constitution of America guarantees us certain ‘unalienable’ rights, such as life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, and what’s more Satanic than that?

    Aren’t most of us as Satanists working towards finding that happiness everyday? Don’t most of us enjoy pursuing the religious freedom that affords us the opportunity to use Satanism as something worthy and worthwhile? And the enjoyment of life as one sees fit, that is certainly a Satanic attribute.

    So on this Independence Day, let us be reminded that we have the opportunity to not only celebrate the birth of our nation, we also have the opportunity to celebrate the freedoms that make Satanism possible, and we additionally have the ability to enjoy life with Satanism in any way that we see fit.

    As you enjoy your day today, think about what Independence means to you. I know what it means to me – it means that I am grateful to live in a great country that allows me to live the Satanic life that I cherish. I am proud to be independent, I am proud to be a Satanist, and I am proud to live in America! Celebrate!

    Dark Moon Merchant
  • Walpurgis Night – Spring Eve

    Another Satanic Holiday that is well known amongst Satanists, is the night of Walpurgis Eve. This was a pre-christian holiday that was eventually taken over by the Roman Church who had named it after Saint Walpurga. It was a day when bonfires were built to ward away the spirits of the dead. This holiday is also associated with the spring celebration of Beltane, celebrated by some Wiccans. It is celebrated in Europe with festivals and prank-playing, and is also known as the Easter fires. The next day is Spring day, or May day [May First]

    This is a Satanic Holiday, because it was on this night, that Anton LaVey established the Church of Satan. He considered Walpurgis night to be the “most demonic holiday of the year”, besides Halloween. According to him “when witches and devils roam the earth, orgiastically glorifying the fruition of the Spring equinox: Walpurgisnacht, the night of April 30th—May 1st.”

    So, according to tradition, LaVey shaved his head during the ritual of the founding of the church, in a theatrical move that was to represent the executioner’s look. Along with this was an incantation that ‘rejected the holy trinity and the spiritual life in favor of one devoted to Hell and material pursuits.’

    From this, LaVey declared the Aeon of Satan, and 1966 Year One, Anno Satanas


    References: Brief History of the Church of Satan

    Dark Moon Merchant
  • It’s Satan’s Day, Celebrate!

    It’s Satan’s Day, Celebrate!

    Today, April 11th is Satan’s day. I call this Satan’s day because its the day that all satanists should take a moment to pay respect to Satan. April 11th is a Satanic Holiday, it is Anton LaVey’s birthday, and according to the ‘satanic tradition’ of egoism, the birthday is the most holy day of all.

    Additionally, this day falls on a Saturday [Saturn] and Luna is in the house of Scorpio tonight, as well! These are the dark, occult associations on this Satan’s day.

    So take some time to think about how Satanism has benefited you. Consider some of the works of the dark Brother LaVey and his impact on Satanism:

    1. How he brought Satanism out of the darkness and into the public eye, by organizing and being in the media.

    2.”The Satanic Bible” created in 1969, gave us rituals and a black mass, and Satanic invocations, and Satanic literature.

    3. LaVey’s book has inspired so many Satanists in this world, and introduced the concepts of Satanism to many.

    4. Consider how many groups and orders and Satanists who have been proud to call themselves Satanists, due to the efforts of Anton LaVey’s introduction to Satanism as a philosophy.

    See Also: The Satanic Holidays

  • The Satanic Holidays

    The Satanic Holidays

    Satanic HolidaysBecause of the Holidays, Ive been busy, and I thought that it would be appropriate to post this information about the holidays celebrated in Satanism:

    There are holidays or celebrations for Satanists year-round. These Satanic Holidays were adapted like many other holidays, from the pagan calendar year. A traditional reference for Satanic Holidays can be found in the Satanic Bible, where LaVey describes seven different Satanic Holidays or celebrations throughout the year, three of them being major Holidays or events for Satanists.

    These three major holidays for Satanists are the Birthday, Walpurgisnacht and Halloween. The birthday is considered to be the most important day of the year. The Satanist celebrates the birthday as a way of glorifying the self. Satanists also celebrate Walpurgis, on April 30th as the night that LaVey created the Church of Satan. Halloween or Samhain is also celebrated as the night where the veil of the astral is at its most thin.

    While the Satanic Bible focuses on the three main holidays, there are also other holidays for satanists to celebrate and observe throughout the year. The Solstices and equinoxes are celebrated within Satanism1 by those that include aspects of traditional witchcraft in their practices. These Satanic holidays, like the holidays of so many other neo-pagan practices, were adapted from variations of the common Wiccan and pagan calendar year.

    The Holiday Calendar for Satanists is very similar to the pagan model, listing seven different holidays in total, while the traditional Wiccan calendar year has eight. An example of the typical pagan calendar year can be found in the Witches Bible, which describes the solstices, procession of equinoxes and other holidays, connected with the celebration of their gods and goddesses.

    Seven traditional holidays for Satanists.

    The Birthday
    Spring Equinox, 21st March
    Walpurgisnacht, 30th April
    Summer Solstice, 22nd June
    Autumn Equinox, 21st September
    Samhain, 31st October
    Winter Solstice, 22nd December

    Are there any holidays that you feel are sacred to you? What is your Satanic holiday? Leave a comment..To read the full page on Satanic Holidays, visit Satanic Holidays Year Round on the Spiritual Satanist website. In addition, visit How Do Satanist Celebrate Halloween here at the Spiritual Satanist Blog

    See Also: Satan’s Day, April 11th

    Dark Moon Merchant