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Hello!

I was just doing some research and I happened to stumble upon this forum and I recognized a few familiar names, so here I am.

I have been studying the occult for a little over a year now and I still feel like I know nothing at all. It must take a lifetime to scratch the surface.

I seem to personally be leaning towards the left hand path of it all, because I do not desire any judeo-christian elements in my personal practice.

But, even though I disagree with some practices/concepts in other paths I assure you I have no prejudices agianst them. I am an english major and I want to minor in religion. I want to get my masters degree in composition and rhetoric. Depending on how that goes I might just turn the minor into a dual major. I think it would be cool to teach a religion class. I am good about separating my personal views from my academic studies, and keeping religious discussions unbiased.

I look forward to learning and talking with you guys!

Much Love,
T

So I see things like, The Golden Dawn system of magic, Thelema, the Enochian system, Cabala... and then I see other systems and methods such as Chaos magic, The TOS, The JOS, The COS, etc...

Try to keep away from organizations. Also, in various other posts, I revealed that the JOS (Joyofsatan) is really a front for the Oklahoma chapter of the NSM.

In my years of study, I found the only Satanic philosophy to hold any weight was the LaVey system.

I was under the impression that these systems either work primarily with demonic energies or primarily with angelic energies, and that this was the key differentiator in paths.

Another perspective on either energies: One, the Demonic energies, you must deal with as if you are dealing with corporate businessmen (leave nothing out of the agreement, cover all bases, make sure you get what you want) with little, if any, business ethic. The other, Angelic, are similar is structure to government bodies and offices. Call on them, state your grievance, and seek redress.

There are also other entities out there, with little resemblance to either. They, like you, are free agents, seeking their own agendas. If it so happens you have something they want, set up a deal of exchange based on informed, mutual consent.

I was also under the impression that, well of course depending on the person, it could be very detrimental to mix the wrong energies together or mix the wrong paths together.

Yes and no. Don't go to a business asking for a handout, and don't go to a government office asking for a $50,000 loan. Don't go to Demons seeking what is 'right,' because that is the very thing they challenge. Don't go to Angels seeking all-out revenge, because all they will do is help recover basic damages incurred by spells, psychic attack, or foul play. Each 'system' compliments the magician's personality, in such a way that his or her attitude dictates what system he or she will handle better. It's based on preference and predisposition to said preference. So yes, it can be detrimental.

However, on the flip-side, no, not necessarily. A government agent can negotiate with businesses, as business representatives negotiate with governments based on each other's interests. This, of course, is simply a metaphor. If you practice 'darker' paths, by all means, feel free to summon angels, but be sure to handle the encounter the way that Angels ought to be treated, not the way the dark would; you are a free agent. Conversely, if you are of the 'light,' handle dealings with demons as you would a contract if a lawyer were present. Nothing stops you, just be aware of who you are, what you are dealing with, and as usual, "make no sudden moves." (IMG:style_emoticons/default/13.gif)

I always say that nothing in the universe is only either black or white, so why should our concepts and understandings be so?

Because those were the corresponding points that you have brought up. You never spoke about spirits from other pantheons, you said nothing about nature spirits or elementals, you never said anything of spirits from other worlds. You spoke only, "demons," and "angelics."

I often feel similar. I have always been the person that walks the middle ground, is unaffected by the majority of what affects others, and the mediator between extremes.

My sentiments resonate with yours. Hence, why I call myself a Taoist!

Everyone has something to learn. Welcome to the forums! Enjoy your stay, and do not feed the trolls! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)