❧ Lucifer
They used to call the devil the father of lies. But for someone whose sin is meant to be pride, you’d think that lying would leave something of a sour taste. So my theory is that when the devil wants to get something out of you, he doesn’t lie at all. He tells you the exact, literal truth. And he lets you find your own way to hell. [x]
I disagree with the general rule that Satanic Witches don’t exist. I myself am not a Satanist, but generally their beliefs are practicing self-love, relishing earthly pleasures, and believing that everyone has a right to do what makes them happy so long as you aren’t hurting anyone (children especially). (See in detail the Satanic Principles.)
Actual Satanism has very little to do with Lucifer. Its more anti-religion from what I’ve read.
“Witches can’t be Satanic because they don’t believe in Satan.”
While that’s true for most, there’s nothing to say you can’t be a practicing witch (you don’t even need to worship any gods to believe in magick and the elements) and be a Satanist.
I understand in general that witches and pagans are trying to move away from this devil-worship stigma. No, I never sold my soul to a demon and I’m sure most of you didn’t either. However, to force your own principles and beliefs or lack of onto others is controlling and judgemental.
Don’t speak foe others and don’t be so quick to dismiss the belief systems of others.
Tl;dr labels are stupid. Practice how you want.
Actually, witchcraft, particularly witchcraft originating in the British isles and Italy, has a lot to do with The Devil and even Lucifer. During the spread of Christianity, what the witches did and who they honored were given these names. So the witches identified with the Devil as an ally against the horrors and atrocities of the Church at the time. A good hint towards this is with how the devil was presented at the time. He looked strikingly similar to various horned gods (such as Pan). However, the Devil was associated with nature, the dark night, animals, and of the earth. It would also explain why witches, during trials, openly admitted to practicing with the devil. It also explained the nature of the Counter Mass. However, it is a bit disputed at this point. I would suggest doing some research into this yourself :)
For some witches, the Devil is their horned god, a god of witchcraft. For others, he is the Fairy King riding along with the Queen of the Elphame in the Wild hunt.
It’s particularly interesting considering the nature of fairies and devils. In both folklore and translations, the two are either strikingly similar, or interchangeable. You can read tales of fairies trying to distract and waver priests, much like little devils.
Not to mention, Aradia is a core and classical book for various witches and a few Neopagan traditions (such as Wicca). Lucifer is a key figure in that text.
If you’re curious, I would suggest the following books for more information:
- Children of Cain: by Michael Howard (haven’t read this yet, but I hear good things)
- Authentic Witchcraft: The Historical Tradition Revealed by Grayson Magnus
- Witchcraft: a History by D.G. Maxwell-Stuart
- Aradia, Gospel of the Witches (note this is not a historical text)
- The Man in Black
- The History of the Devil: The Horned God of the West by R. Lowe Thompson (haven’t read this, but hear good things)
- More readings here