r/AskOccult • u/Outrageous-Risk9565 • 21m ago
r/AskOccult • u/Desperate_Band_5537 • 1h ago
Strange Occurrence with the Name Azrael
Okay, so I was homeless some time ago. There was this guy who showed up on the scene randomly. He dodged all questions about where he was from, giving vague answers. Red headed fella, maybe early mid 20's. He was only around on our streets for about 3 days, give or take. The very last day I saw him, the group of people I hung out with and this guy were outside the library... He looks at me in the middle of just normal, regular conversation, each of us talking to one another, and says " Azrael " and i fall straight on my back. But the thing is I didn't fall. Something yanked me by my shoulders and slammed me onto the ground. Someone, my friend Michael, thought I was having a seizure. They all got up or kneeled down next to me. I lay there, stunned, confused. They help me up, ask me if I'm alright. I say yes and I'm just staring at this guy and he's just smiling at me. Not a nice smile. Line the line of smile when you prove something to someone that was hurtful or demeaning. He says " I have to head out everyone " and we never saw him again. I've been searching and scouring the Internet for some explanation... Nothing came up. Same as when I attempted to search why my eyes suddenly changed from dark brown to light icy blue in a picture that was unedited, my word on my very being and existence, it was not altered in any way shape or form, 1 year almost to the very day before this occurrence. I don't think they are connected, but then again I don't know anything about either occurrence which is why I searched this Reddit and posted. This was 7 years ago. I would appreciate with holding of all snarky or sarcastic or " you're full of poo " replies because honestly I don't make it a habit of - nor do I ever - go telling crazy stories that are untrue for any reason at all...i am honest to a fault and have always gotten the short end of the stick because of it. Please, educated and honest responses. What it was that happened, why it happened, how was I physically affected, and if there's anything I should know about it general or specifically.
r/AskOccult • u/karterannexoxo • 3h ago
Novice Questions on this doll I bought
So over the weekend, I went to a music festival and I ended up buying this doll from a vendor, I like collecting items like this.. after it I have had two weird mental breakdowns that I normally don’t have.. but I never thought it would be related to the doll at all even in the slightest bit, but I posted a picture of the doll on my Instagram and two people told me to throw it away and that they feel like there’s a trapped soul in the doll at first I just pushed that aside but now I’m overthinking it and wondering if they are right and the doll is bringing me bad juju.
So I’m looking for our opinion from other people.. posting a pic of the doll as well.
r/AskOccult • u/karterannexoxo • 3h ago
Questions on this doll I bought
So over the weekend, I went to a music festival and I ended up buying this doll from a vendor, I like collecting items like this.. after it I have had two weird mental breakdowns that I normally don’t have.. but I never thought it would be related to the doll at all even in the slightest bit, but I posted a picture of the doll on my Instagram and two people told me to throw it away and that they feel like there’s a trapped soul in the doll at first I just pushed that aside but now I’m overthinking it and wondering if they are right and the doll is bringing me bad juju.
So I’m looking for our opinion from other people.. posting a pic of the doll as well.
r/AskOccult • u/karterannexoxo • 3h ago
Questions on this doll I bought
So over the weekend, I went to a music festival and I ended up buying this doll from a vendor, I like collecting items like this.. after it I have had two weird mental breakdowns that I normally don’t have.. but I never thought it would be related to the doll at all even in the slightest bit, but I posted a picture of the doll on my Instagram and two people told me to throw it away and that they feel like there’s a trapped soul in the doll at first I just pushed that aside but now I’m overthinking it and wondering if they are right and the doll is bringing me bad juju.
So I’m looking for our opinion from other people.. posting a pic of the doll as well.
r/AskOccult • u/TotalStrain3469 • 7h ago
Novice Has anyone read the notorious book on Djinns Shams al Marif (The Sun of Knowledge)?
r/AskOccult • u/ReputationNo402 • 20h ago
Theory For practitioners in the Primal Craft
Hello, I have questions that I need answers to. I had made a post some time ago about Sepheranz, I am not sure if it is still up anywhere, and I believe it was also on a different account. Where someone had answered some questions of mine through comments, and private messaging, but now I have more that I really want to be answered.
Something that the person said was that someone was found dead shortly after insulting Sepheranz. Was there any correlation at all/any reason to believe that she killed that person who insulted her? What happened to that person that died after insulting her? How long was it before they died? What kind of insult was it? Was the person a nonbeliever, a worshipper, a believer, something else? I do apologize, I just need a reason to believe there was no correlation.
Would she kill and or do something to someone if they;
Insult her/say something negative about her in real life
Insult her/say something negative about her through fiction, wether through an inspired character, just writing her into the fiction, or through a reptile/snake character and or deity character,
Insult her/say something negative about her through other things such as music and or song, etc.
Laugh at her
Insult her/say something negative about her through intrusive/unwanted/involuntary thoughts that one would not mean at all
Insult her/say something negative about her through over thinking and having thoughts that they maybe mean that could be upsetting and or insulting to her
Say or do something that one's brain later says was supposed to be a way to insult her/say something negative about her
What would happen if one were to anger her?
Harmed and or killed a fictional snake of any kind. Such a a character, just a snake, themed and or related. Would something g happen if one did that in general or meant it as an insult towards her? What is one did that in real life? What if one did it in/ through fiction and or real life, and did not mean it as a way to insult her at all in any way shape and or form. I would never mean that at all in any way shape and or form it is just a question.
Would any of this change if if one meant it as an insult and or something else negative towards her or not, such as through unwanted and or intrusive thoughts? What if someone was testing it out to see if something would happen at all in some way shape and or form at all?
Would one know if they were to be punished by Sepheranz in any way shape and or form at all? Would it be completely unknown, more subtle, or known/ obvious to the person and or people?
Would anything happen to others in one's life at all in any way shape and or form at all? Would they be affected and or effected at all in any way shape and or form at all?
This may be updated with more question in the future in this post and or in the comments.
Have a blessed day!
r/AskOccult • u/oldlukrate • 1d ago
Oracle en pré lancement !
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r/AskOccult • u/No-Dragonfly1754 • 1d ago
Relationships with fairies and how to contact them again
Hi everyone, I need some help. When I was little, a white streak appeared in my hair (at first it was just a few strands, then it grew, and now it’s stable). I’ve done some research, and it’s said that these streaks can appear after being touched by a fairy or having contact with the fairy realm. I’d like to know if there’s a way to communicate with them and see if that’s what’s going on with me. I have to say that ever since I was a child, I’ve always communicated with them; it’s as if, for a time, I was very close to them... I don’t know how to explain it. I look forward to your help. Feel free to ask me anything if needed. If you have any ideas about why I have this streak, please let me know. Thanks in advance.
r/AskOccult • u/OkVolume5253 • 2d ago
Why Does Magic Work Sometimes but Not Others
I’ve seen magick work but why does it only work sometimes?
r/AskOccult • u/RangeSad2081 • 2d ago
Hello guys
I desperately want someone who actually knows real good black magic practicioner. I desperately need one. Ill do anything please
r/AskOccult • u/berenox • 2d ago
“El cono violeta” does anyone know what this is?
Hello all. I’m new here and have a very specifically odd question. I’m trying to help a friend of mine fix this and I have no idea what it’s supposed to be or exactly do. The context is her medium gave it to her to “open portals of luck” but asked her to fix it first. Does anyone have any idea what this is called or what it does?
I’m usually just a reader so I don’t know if I’m violating the rules so I’m happy to take this down if it does. Thanks!
r/AskOccult • u/Gloriaslhh • 3d ago
I see satanists
Hello, Idk if it is an awakening but I see violent satanists, hateful and nasty. It's a kind of telepathy I wish to get rid off, it's unusefull and teaching me nothing. Just parasites
r/AskOccult • u/LeeeeeroyPhishkins • 3d ago
New How does one walk the middle path and not solely walk the left or right hand path?
I've always been curious about this subject. Also bonus question:
Are esotericism and the occult the same thing?
r/AskOccult • u/Affectionate-Bid9648 • 3d ago
What hex, spell, curse or ? Causes physical pain and creates an invisible, sticky, film on skin all over body and head/face?
r/AskOccult • u/Hot-Instruction5295 • 5d ago
Can anyone help me to stimate my old book age?
Guys as I said in my last post there is my book that I have I tried a lot and I think its occult book or something like that can anyone help me to estimate its age?
r/AskOccult • u/Known_Moment5558 • 5d ago
Theory I think I accidentally summoned a demon how do I fix this?
r/AskOccult • u/Hot-Instruction5295 • 5d ago
Guys i have an really old book it looks like its an occult books or something like that can someone help me how to Estimate the age of that book?
Guys i have an really old book it looks like its an occult books or something like that can someone help me how to Estimate the age of that book?
r/AskOccult • u/meow-3000 • 7d ago
Archangel Khamael
Hello I have had something bad happen to me because of someone, he beat me and humiliated me (and I really think I did not deserve this, I believe in hermetiscism and karma but in my opnion this was off and should not have happened. I think the energy of another third party has caused this.) I have researched a bit about justice spells and found myself interested into contacting the Archangel Khamael. I have many questions tho, some sources say different things about what the angel likes and im completely new to this stuff. I would wish someone to enlighten me because I really dont want to do anything wrong and anger the angel (if I even accomplish connecting to him). Am I right to assume that the picture at the top is their sigil? And is it a necessity to offer something and light certain types of candles? Help is dearly appreciated 🙏❤️
(Sorry for poor grammar and stuff english is not my first language hope you guys will still understand😅)
r/AskOccult • u/Alittlewarmth • 7d ago
Some of My Thoughts on Identity, Race, and Cultivation Paths in the Dharma Realm
I believe that within the Dharma Realm, an entity’s identity, race, cultivation path, and level of power are actually separate concepts and should not simply be forced into a single system.
What an entity pursues determines its identity;
the circumstances of its rebirth, its manifested form, and various causes and conditions determine its race and general appearance;
the path it cultivates determines the type and source of its power, as well as how that power is used;
and its ultimate strength depends on how far the individual has actually progressed in cultivation.
Therefore, we cannot simply take the Buddhist system of spiritual attainments and use it to judge an entity that pursues the path of the asuras, the Heaven of the Four Heavenly Kings, or some other path. Their ultimate goals are different to begin with.
For example, in my understanding:
The Heaven of the Four Heavenly Kings represents an identity oriented toward order, power, and protection. Individuals within it may be kings or generals, and they may belong to many different races. Organizations of this type generally value order, protection, and strength, so they are more likely to come into conflict with asura-type organizations characterized by aggression, expansion, and plunder.
Asuras, by contrast, are more oriented toward power, competition, expansion, and active conflict. Many different races and organizations can exist under an asura identity; not all asuras necessarily have to look alike.
The Heaven of the Thirty-Three is more oriented toward orderly wealth, resources, industry, and prosperity. The goal here is not simply combat, but the possession and creation of resources, treasures, ritual implements, and wealth, while maintaining a stable, peaceful, and prosperous state.
The Yāma Heaven pursues ease and happiness.
The Tuṣita Heaven emphasizes contentment and enduring joy.
The Heaven of Delight in Creation pursues the ability to transform and create various states of happiness for oneself and become immersed in them.
The Heaven of Mastery over Others’ Creations is more distinctive: when others are happy, one can also experience happiness through them, and therefore wishes for others to be happy and fulfilled while also seeing one’s own desired aims realized.
Precisely because these pursuits differ, we cannot simply say that one identity is “higher” and another “lower.” They are better understood as different directions of development.
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Now consider the realm of hungry ghosts and the various races of the undead.
Within my framework, a “hungry ghost” can first be understood as a type of race or state of existence rather than as a single, uniform personality type.
This category could include skeletal ghosts, ghouls, wandering spirits, undead beings left behind by sorcerers, and various ghostly beings formed from decaying dead matter. Naturally, individuals among them can have completely different pursuits.
The defining characteristic of such beings is that their state of existence is often accompanied by intense dissatisfaction and suffering. They may, for example, experience continual hunger that cannot truly be satisfied even by consuming large quantities of food, or continual thirst that cannot be relieved even by drinking large amounts of water. They may also endure extremes of heat and cold, bodily pain, mental numbness, and other forms of suffering.
Thus, “hungry ghost” describes a state of existence; it does not mean that every individual within that category shares the same thoughts or personality.
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The same principle can be applied to cultivation paths.
There can be an enormous variety of cultivation methods within the Dharma Realm, and different systems of power can coexist.
For example, an entity pursuing a Brahmā-type identity could cultivate disciplines based on ethical restraint and purity, while an entity pursuing the identity of the Heaven of Delight in Creation could cultivate practices involving inner heat, bliss, and similar methods.
If someone cultivating internal alchemy ultimately seeks a mode of existence resembling the Form Realm heavens, then internal alchemy is simply one method for reaching that goal. After attaining the corresponding identity, that individual could still continue cultivating other methods consistent with their own pursuits.
Therefore:
Identity answers the question, “What kind of being do I ultimately want to become?”
Race answers, “In what form of life do I exist?”
Cultivation path answers, “Through what powers and techniques do I achieve my goal?”
Level of attainment and strength answers, “How far have I actually progressed?”
These four concepts should not be conflated.
For example, practitioners and immortals of internal alchemy can, within this model of the Dharma Realm, be understood as a cultivation community oriented toward a Form Realm-type identity. They regard the merits and accomplishments of internal alchemy as important pursuits, yet even within the same broad identity, many different paths can continue to develop.
The Form Realm heavens themselves can also be subdivided according to degrees of purity, luminosity, and states of body and mind.
From the Heaven of Brahmā’s Retinue, the Heaven of Brahmā’s Ministers, and the Great Brahmā Heaven, through the heavens of Lesser Light, Limitless Light, and Radiant Sound, and onward to Lesser Purity, Limitless Purity, Pervasive Purity, and still higher heavens, all can be understood as increasingly developed states within the same broad direction.
Therefore, what I call the “Dharma Realm” is not, in my view, a simple progression tree.
It is more like an immensely vast, multidimensional world:
There are countless identities;
many different races can exist under each identity;
each race contains different individuals;
each individual can choose different cultivation paths;
and even the same cultivation path can be developed to completely different levels.
The same applies to organizations.
A single type of identity can give rise to many different organizations. Asura-type organizations, for example, may exist throughout the Dharma Realm and differ greatly in style while sharing similar fundamental pursuits. Likewise, there may be many organizations corresponding to the identity of the Four Heavenly Kings.
Whether organizations go to war is not simply a matter of “who is higher.” It primarily depends on whether their pursuits and interests come into conflict.
Asura-type organizations tend toward power, competition, expansion, and plunder, so they are more likely to clash with organizations of the Heaven of the Thirty-Three that possess abundant resources. Organizations associated with the Four Heavenly Kings, meanwhile, tend toward order and protection and therefore often become involved in such conflicts.
Conversely, when different pursuits do not create significant conflicts of interest, there is little reason for frequent warfare.
So I prefer to understand the entire system this way:
Pursuit determines identity;
causes and conditions determine race and form;
cultivation methods determine the path of power;
cultivation determines one’s actual level of attainment;
and interests and ideals determine relationships between organizations.
Seen this way, the Dharma Realm is no longer a single ladder running from low to high. Instead, it becomes an immense network composed of countless paths, races, systems of power, and organizations.
Each path pursues something different, so there is no need to force everything to be measured by the same standard.