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the-devils-library · 8 months

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The Satanic Bible, by Anton LaVey

Title: The Satanic Bible

Author: Anton Szandor LaVey

Publisher: William Morrow Paperbacks

Publishing Date: December 1, 1969 (First Edition)

ISBN-10: ‎0380015390

ISBN-13: 978-0380015399

Alright, let's start with the elephant in the room. This little book is often the only thing people read on Satanism, and for good reason - it made quite a splash when it was published.

Considered the foundational text of the Church of Satan and their specific style of atheistic Satanism (often called LaVeyan Satanism), The Satanic Bible is part philosophy, part religious teaching, and part magical instruction. LaVey is well known for his stance that humanity does not need God, and that believing in God (or Satan, for that matter) as real entities serves only to hold back our potential. However, LaVey argues that humanity does need religion, and that religion requires dogma and ceremony. The dogma and ceremony LaVey offers to the reader is based on one's own happiness and self-satisfaction, as opposed to the Christian values of self-sacrifice for the greater good. His Nine Satanic Statements, Eleven Satanic Rules of the Earth, and Nine Satanic Sins are easy to read and understand, and seem to be the inspiration for other Satanist's lists of values, such as The Satanic Temple's Seven Fundamental Tenants.

LaVey embraces sexuality and indulgence, framing sexual energy as the best and most potent source of power for magical workings. Magic is described not as an appeal to a higher power but a seizing of one's own fate, aiming for success and happiness through the manipulation of the world around oneself. The practices he recommends are rooted in ceremonial magic, especially Enochian magic.

The Satanic Bible has had multiple editions and translations since its original publication and is widely available through most online book retailers, as well as sometimes being stocked in magical and metaphysical shops.

[DISCLAIMER: The Devil's Library is not affiliated with any of the previously mentioned groups or authors. It is an independent project by a single Satanist. Do not mistake my mentioning of an author or group as endorsement for their beliefs and practices.]

Beneath the cut you'll find my personal review and opinions on this book.

I've said before on this blog that I am not LaVeyan, and that's still true. While I greatly respect the concept of a non-theistic religion and I lift my glass to all those who work hard to form such religions, I prefer a theistic view of the world. On top of that, LaVey's philosophy does little for me. In truth I consider LaVey's work to not be particularly revolutionary in terms of philosophy. He was a self-admitted fan of Ayn Rand and his brand of Satanic individualism has oft been compared to Randian philosophy with a coat of occult paint slapped on top - I think that evaluation holds true. His magical system also strikes me as unoriginal, given he simply reworked the Enocheon keys. My overall evaluation of the man was that he was a lazy philosopher and a lazy magician, but a skilled showman, and that's how he pulled in as many followers and critics as he did. People were rejecting God and practicing ceremonial magic long before LaVey came along. He just cultivated a compelling aesthetic around it.

I think it's safe to say the book is a product of its time and creator. LaVey is both progressive and regressive, endorsing kink and queer sexuality while also objectifying women in his magical practice (LaVey is, as far as I can tell, the originator of the Satanic tradition of using a nude woman's body as an altar, and he makes a note that during ritual, men should wear robes, but women should dress scantily in order to titillate the men) and having some deep misunderstandings about asexuality. It's also not to be taken lightly that while as far as I'm aware, LaVey himself didn't profess to be a white supremacist, his fondness for Ayn Rand shows a fondness for fascism, he certainly rubbed elbows with white supremacists, and various individuals and groups that broke off from the original Church of Satan have been noted as having a range of Nazi-adjacent views and values, namely the Temple of Set. His list of "Satanic names" is also a very sloppily cobbled together list of names of any god, deity, or spirit who's ever been even slightly associated with negativity, utterly ripped from their cultural context and reduced to keywords that, I assume, LaVey expects the readers to either claim as names of their own or use in rituals. The list includes outright racist cultural appropriation, such as the inclusion of Kali's name, to ignorant misrepresentations of myth, such as calling Loki the "Teutonic devil." As always, I recommend referencing scholarly and culturally conscious resources when it comes to discussions of other religions and mythologies. Do not take a single writer with no credentials at face value.

That being said this is a book I generally recommend people read, with the added note that taking it entirely at face value and assuming it's the one true Satanic text is a mistake. The Satanic Bible is integral to our religious history at this point, but we need not cling to it as entirely or even mostly correct. It is also useful to be familiar with it when interacting with other Satanists, as it's possibly the most commonly read book in the entire religion, so like it or hate it, you probably should have some opinion on it.

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pagansheowl · 5 months

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I wanted to do a public praise and thanks-giving post to Duchess Bune ✨

She really helped me to solve my financial problems, to present myself as a more charming and persuading individual, and she accompanied me on the buying process of our new home. I must really thank Her for her help

I really reccomend working with Bune if you need to improve yourselves at all levels. But you must work hard and persevere

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suffohate · 1 month

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Works for various purposes.

Number for works and oracle only.

Any messages that are not for this purpose will be reported.

Ágios Lvcifer 𓆙 Ethan!

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gexgreenwitch · 2 years

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Got my Baphomet flag :)

#cos #church of satan #churchofsatan #Satan #baphomet #witch #warlock #Magic #magick #Anton Lavey #satanism #satanic #satanic magic

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aleisternacht · 2 years

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“Electricity for example was considered a very Satanic thing when it was first discovered and utilized.” Zeena Schreck #satan #satanism #devilworship #theisticsatanism

#satanism #aleister nacht #satan #devil worship #satanic ritual #satanic #devil #witchcraft #witch #satanist #satanic rituals #satanic magic #satanists #satanic coven #satanic nude woman

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solomanta · 4 months

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So Mote it Be

Every Master Mason has encountered the ritual phrase "So Mote It Be" numerous times in the lodge. This phrase, which means "so may it be," is repeated by a group of Masons at the end of a ritual, similar to how religious congregations say "amen" in response to a prayer's ending.

"amen" is a Latin word derived from the Hebrew word meaning "certainly." So, when a congregation replies with "amen" at the end of a prayer, it is saying, "So Be It." The word, which is customarily used in modern English prayers, is meant to affirm the prayer, emphasizing its truth and significance.

The term "mote" is an archaic verb with roots that can be traced back to Old English. It means "may" or "might," so the phrase "So Mote It Be" literally translates to "So may it be."

It should be noted that this is not a command for your will to happen. It is a strong desire for it to happen IF a higher power allows it.

If you are not asking permission from a divine power, and want to take control and demand the universe to deliver, I recommend using a different phrase.

"As I will it, so shall it be!"

"By my command ____!"

"In the name of ____, make it happen!"

Research, and use what fits best for you and your practice. And use what works, not what you think sounds more fancy.

The single most important part of casting any spell is that it works. How you do it is less important than that it works.

If you can achieve the same or a better result by breaking a chickenbone as you can with a big ritual, use the chickenbone. (Unless neither gives the desired result --in which case find out what does.)

It's easy to get hung up on elaborate rituals (I am rather found of rituals myself), but always remember that magic is fundementally about one thing, and one things alone;

Bending the universe to your will, and getting what you want.

By any means. The results are what matters.

#belial speaks #magic #magick #so mote it be #witchcraft #satanic magic

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legok9 · 7 months

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#doctor who #magic the gathering #mtg #universes beyond doctor who #universes beyond #the impossible planet #the satan pit #10th doctor #tenth doctor #david tennant

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witchcultblackmagic · 5 months

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#witch #witchcraft #black witch #black magic #satanic ritual

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lightpost · 2 years

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Somehow I am still in love with life

I was recently down in Nashville a "friend" left me to the streets after lying and playing with my heart strings that I wanted a family and telling me I was the one for him and blah blah blah seeing a future with me and then kicking me out after telling me to look for a house so we can move in and I can start my life I fell for it like a fool I fell for words and he took from me my dad's headphones he gifted me and left me to the streets to get raped and killed he didn't care at all

men are heartless and soulless and yet somehow I still hold on to hope that one man is out there for me. Prove to me that one man can be gentle one man can be good and pick up off of the floor when I have a breakdown cause this demon haunting me is to much sometimes for me to bare alone yet I do

To give you more insight I live in once was foreclosed house, well the previous owners did some satanic rituals and opened a door to hell well the new owners of this house now are unaware of this and I have been effected by it the most since I am extremely sensitive to energies for years I've been this kind of hell its been wanting to take my life for a while and it has been a fight and no matter how demonic it has been I held on. I fought hard to be where I am at today even my own parents trying to take my life this demon is strong but I know that God is stronger and I have done everything in my power to shut these doors but they aren't mine to close since I didn't open them I can only ask that angels stand in front of them and protect me from anything getting out. I had the church bless this house and a friend cleanse this place it only fades and the attacks happen less and some peace comes yet its small because 3 doors they opened here and it is a battle of the spirit.

The only thing keeping me strong in all of this is the feeling I got 3552 days ago on December 9 2012 that keeps me going strong to fight the good fight.

#spiritual awakening #fighting spirit #satanic magic #heavens help me #prayer #bare it all #no holding back now #lifetimefitness #december #hisvoice #minneapolis #sunday night #grey beanie #heartbreak #saint louis park #2012 #his voice

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boozye · 10 months

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"Powerful Wizard" turns familiars into little animals.

#obey me satan #obey me leviathan #obey me nightbringer #obey me event #magic event #this is from the past event but the idea would not leave my head #obey me mc #boozye did

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the-devils-library · 8 months

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I’m working up to making official posts for the “library” aspect of this blog. Obviously I don’t have the resources to actually lone books out to people, I’m just a blogger, but I do intend to make posts about books that relate to Satanism, with the end result being a growing catalog of texts people can look into if they’re doing research. I consider my own opinions on the books to be somewhat secondary, but if people are curious about my thoughts I would be willing to share them.

#my posts #satanism #theistic satanism #atheistic satanism #satanic philosophy #satanic witchcraft #satanic magic #hail satan

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infernal-werwolf · 3 months

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