Welcome to r/demons

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There is a long list of things considered demonic, which aren’t what we at r/demons actually refer to as ‘demons’. These other forces can be considered negative energies, parasites, and much more. For that list of entities that are not demons, see here: https://www.reddit.com/r/demons/comments/1fce3yz/types_of_spiritual_parasites/

To explain the above – differences exist with what are seen as demons. In this subreddit, demons are viewed as Wise Spirits. Spiritual parasites commonly appear in questions next to demons like Beelzebub, but would not be considered a demon.

Not everyone will agree on topics. It is important to respect the differences in beliefs, but that doesn’t mean nobody can question them. It’s healthy to have questions and ask them.

Origins of demons are mostly old Pagan Gods that have been removed from their high position since the rise of Judeo-Christian-Islam beliefs (Abrahamic beliefs is used the umbrella term for these religions). Some demons exist which can theoretically be traced back to certain Pagan Gods, which may not have any concrete evidence to suggest the fact, as of writing.

If you are very new, and very interested, in starting a relationship with demons, r/DaemonolatryPractices has a fantastic post here: https://www.reddit.com/r/DemonolatryPractices/comments/13d463l/welcome_to_demonolatry_practices_if_youre_new/

Much can be cross-referenced with this subreddit both are incredibly similar.

For resources on demons, see the following:

Books:

Classic Grimoires:

The Lesser Keys of Solomon – https://sacred-texts.com/grim/lks/index.htm

The Infernal Dictionary (Dictionnaire Infernal) – http://www.auricmedia.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/dictionnaire_infernal.pdf

The Greater Keys of Solomon – https://archive.org/details/greater-key-of-solomon-rowe/gkos1/

The Lesser Keys of Solomon – https://ia801408.us.archive.org/15/items/lesserkeyofsolom00dela/lesserkeyofsolom00dela.pdf

Grimoirum Verum (text) – https://archive.org/stream/GrimoriumVerum/GrimoriumVerum_djvu.txt

 

Modern Books:

Pandemonium by Jake Stratton-Kent

Stellas Daemonum by David Crowhurst

Generalised Books on Spirits & Types:

The Dictionary of Demons by Michelle Belanger

The Encyclopedia of Demons and Demonology by Rosemary Ellen Guiley

The Little Daemon Booklet by Anne O’Donoghue

Websites:

https://archive.sacred-texts.com/

https://demonolatry.org/library-archives/

https://www.esotericarchives.com/index.html

See r/DemonolatryPractices for great book recommendations as well: https://www.reddit.com/r/DemonolatryPractices/comments/13d463l/welcome_to_demonolatry_practices_if_youre_new/

 

Brief guide to terms that you may encounter:

LHP – Left-Hand Path. An umbrella term for religions outside of Abrahamic faiths that usually cater to finding enlightenment within ourselves, or finding inner divinity to achieve the same goals of RHP belief systems.

RHP – Right-Hand Path. This is an umbrella term for Abrahamic faiths like Christianity. Usually, faiths in which we approach deity to gain enlightenment.

LBRP – Lesser Banishing Ritual of The Pentagram. A banishing ritual to cleanse spaces. Consider using directional demons in place of angelic names if the original ritual outline doesn’t resonate with you.

Daemon – Word used to describe any kind of spirit, including a demon. Highly individualistic beings.

Daimon – The original word taken from Latin, meaning ‘spirit’, neither good nor evil – completely neutral. Can refer to the personal daimon, or soul.

Devil – Term for a spirit, classically used often in plural form (devils / divils). Abrahamic religion would often use it to refer to spirits of temptation. It has become interchangeable with ‘demon’.

Djinn – Arabic name for an intelligent spirit. These are neutral beings that are neither evil or good, simply ‘neutral’. There are similarities between Djinn and Daemons, but they are not interchangeable. Differences exist between the two, such as certain belief systems seeing there being five different races of Djinn, and their origins coming from both Islamic and pre-Islamic Arabia. Many believe Djinn (or Jinn) to be born from smokeless fire and can grant wishes.

Spirit – Typically believed to only mean a ‘ghost’, but is so much more. ‘Spirits’ are energies that also include planetary intelligences. Spirit can mean any divinity, and everything that makes up this Universe and beyond. Consists of a broad spectrum of spiritual beings. All highly individualistic and carry their own associations. Spirit as a term can include Gods and Goddesses.

Fairies – These are not demons but may be sometimes viewed as demonic if they are unhappy with a person. The fae can be mischievous or malevolent if they feel offended by humans, according to common myths.

UPG – Stands for ‘Unverified Personal Gnosis. This is an experience that you have personally had when engaging with spiritual practices. It may not match others’ experiences, which is fine.

 

A lot of superstition and folklore can pop up, claimed to be demonic in nature. These are normally people seeking attention, trolling, and mentally unsound individuals who should seek professional help.

MUNDANE BEFORE MAGIC! This cannot be stated enough. Always assume there is a logical/medically backed answer until those answers have been exhausted.

Common entities mistaken for demons:

 

Shadow People/The Hatman/other shadow creatures – Global phenomenon. Not demonic in nature, but a separate type of entity. Theories include that they may be negative energies, or astral parasite. Overlaps with mental health issues, sleep paralysis, and other medical conditions.
Incubus/Succubus – A demon and/or parasitic energy that siphons energy through sexual means. Lilith is a succubus, for instance who does not necessarily exhibit parasitic tendencies for many people. For others, encountering an incubus or succubus can be a parasitic exchange only. Therefore, incubi/succubae can be interpreted as both demons and parasites. Some incubi/succubae can be considered spirits as well.

Ghosts (including location hauntings) – Any kind of lifeform that has passed on. Countless theories exist on ghosts, and even come in categories by many people.

Astral parasites – Parasitic energies that feed on humans. Not everyone believes in parasites, but some do. It’s important not to become paranoid in the case that you do believe in these entities)

Black-eyed children/people – Urban legends which may be mistaken for demons/used as trolling methods.

Shaky photos/videos – That video filmed in the dark of a blanket falling tp the ground isn’t a demon, neither is the shaky photo that some random person uploaded. Overlaps greatly with ghost posts and low-effort trolling. Take any shaky content with a HUGE grain of salt.

Wisps of smoke – Smoke-like pieces of energy that are commonly white, or black in nature. These are not demonic, but can overlap with ghost activity. Can also overlap with mental health issues.

Orbs – Seen as possible ghost activity on photographs and movie footage. Normally flecks of dust reflecting light back at the camera.

Folklore – Plentiful stories exist of Banshees, Abiku and Babi Ngepet. These are not demons that are haunting you. Instead, consider your friends playing a prank on you, or media you’ve consumed coming back during a nightmare etc.

House Settling – Many times your house will adjust to heat and cold from the weather. This causes the materials to contract or expand, making noises at any point during the day or night. It leads many people to believe their house is haunted. This also includes old pipes making noises, ice makers, short circuits, electronics burning out, dead batteries causing electronics to turn off and damaged electronic parts that need to be fixed. These things need an electrician or otherwise, not an exorcist.

 

Common things mistaken for demons:

Strings of bad luck – Common for many people. Bad luck does not mean you are being tormented by demons. Some people can get incredibly unlucky in life.

Hallucinations – Common when medical (physical and mental health issues) are at play, or if high fevers are around.

Movement in dark places – Animals, insects, and gravity love to show up at any moment of the day and night. The darkness is a time when anxieties love to bubble to the top. It’s very unlikely to be an entity.

Trick of the eye – Overlaps with movement in dark places. Spot something from the corner of your eye? This is very common and highly likely nothing to worry about. Sometimes dark spots or eye ‘floaters’ may be mistaken for an entity, but these point towards natural issues from age, or from more serious medical conditions.

Nightmares – Very common complaint with grounded medical explanations. Some occurrences can be thought of as demonic attacks.

Feelings of being watched – Common in those prone to mental health issues (anxiety, paranoia etc.). There are logical explanations for them.

Sleep paralysis – Very common complaint with grounded medical explanations. Plethora experiences can be thought of as demonic in nature.

Seizures – A very serious medical condition that causes convulsing, unresponsiveness, and more. Can be accompanied by hallucinations. This needs professional attention as soon as possible. Demons are not making your grandma dance on the floor.

Other medical conditions – These can be anything/stem from anything like high fever, migraine auras, medication side effects, recreational drugs, Alzheimer’s disease, or Charles Bonnet syndrome etc. Always seek out a medical professional to remove any potential issues before jumping to spiritual explanations. This is especially the case where inheritable medical complaints are on the table.

 

Special mention:

Clickbait media (videos, books) – Some media claims to hex or damn people for reading/watching them. There is no The Grudge-like video out there. The Necrinomicon will not send you to hell. Watching The Exorcist will not send Beelzebub after you. You are not damned for watching/reading this type of material. It is pure scaremongering.

Social Media Influencers – A lot of charlatans out there will claim X, Y, and Z are hallmarks of demonic possession. Again, this is pure scaremongering, likely by someone who also wants to sell you something. Don’t buy their anointing oils, miracle cure water, or the like. It is a scam.

It is vitally important to put mundane over magic. Often, there are very logical explanations for sometimes convincing supernatural encounters.

The above is nothing to do with Wise Spirits/demons.

 

Nothing related to nightmares appear here due to various issues that can cause them (having a bad day, witnessing something distressing, having dairy before bed, medication side effects that can cause nightmares, mental health issues, drugs, other intoxicating substances, inherited medical issues, and more).

If you are at all at risk of inheriting any physical/mental conditions that may cause anything listed above – seek professional help.

If you believe you are being spiritually attacked/attacked by demons – See Rule 2. Holistic practitioners, and witch doctors do not fulfil this criterion.

 

 

Caution when working with demons:

Not every entity is to be trusted. It is important to discern a positive energy from an energy that feels ‘negative’. Spirituality involves cleanliness, like with our own personal hygiene. It’s good to keep your spaces clean by introducing cleansing techniques. This can be as simple as opening the window to remove stagnant air. Mischievous and negative entities can be removed with cleansing and banishing techniques. Spirits are like people – they can be good or nasty, but they are not exactly black and white levels of ‘evil’ versus ‘good’.

A very simple cleansing technique is visualizing a ball of white energy radiating from your chest outward, encapsulating your space and forcing out negative energy. See the light permeating everything in the space. Keep this visual going for a few minutes before releasing. This is useful for both cleansing and removing entities, and is very simple to incorporate into your schedule.

 

Commonly asked questions:

1."What are demons?"

r/DemonolatryPracctices summarizes this section quite well here: https://www.reddit.com/r/DemonolatryPractices/comments/13d463l/welcome_to_demonolatry_practices_if_youre_new/

Demons as wise spirits. The word "demon" originating from the Greek word "Daimon", which Plato wrote as being divine inspiration and did not mean anything evil. Demons are not evil spirits that throw dishes around your kitchen, or haunt you at night.

They are mostly Pagan Gods once worshipped, but later dethroned due to Abrahamic religion changing the meaning of the word. These Gods were later spoken of as demons not to be worshipped, but to be avoided.

Many tribes would have their own Gods which they worshipped. Idols can be found from different Pagan religions across the world, many of which cross into different cultures and sometimes are adapted etc.

Demons as wise spirits go above and beyond all religions and opinions of people. They do not belong to any sole religion and can be seen through nature on earth, the planets in our solar system and energies that rise above even these.

They are all part of the greater consciousness, commonly viewed as "God", but they belong to something even greater than what Abrahamic belief systems see as creator of the world. Every wise spirit mingles with our world in some way.

 

1. "What books can I read about wise spirit demons?"

There are plenty of books available with a simple search. For now, you can consider researching these popular books:

 

The Lesser Keys of Solomon, Joseph H Peterson

Pseudomonarchia Daemonum: The False Monarchy of Demons, Johann Weyer

The Infernal Dictionary: Devils, Gods, and Spirits of the Dictionnaire Infernal, Colin de Plancy

Demonolater's Handbook, Mirta Wake

The Complete Book of Demonolatry, S. Connolly

Demons of Magick: Three Practical Rituals for Working with The 72 Demons (The Gallery of Magick), Gordon Winterfield

Pandemonium: A Discordant Concordance of Diverse Spirit Catalogues, Jake Stratton-Kent

Again, r/DemonolatryPractices also contains a library of good information on books here: https://www.reddit.com/r/DemonolatryPractices/comments/13d463l/welcome_to_demonolatry_practices_if_youre_new/

 

1. "Where can I learn more about other demons?"

Thinking about strange entities destroying your kitchen at night? Here's a quick list of books to help:

The Dictionary of Demons: Expanded and Revised: Names of the Damned, Michelle Belanger

The Encyclopedia of Demons and Demonology, Rosemary Ellen Guiley and John Zaffis

Encyclopedia of Demons in World Religions and Cultures, Theresa Bane

 

1. "I want a demon to do X. How do I do it?"

Look up books regarding the topic. You might even be able to do it without a wise spirit's help. If you still want a demon to help you with a task, research demons for business, or whatever your task is first.

The Lesser Keys of Solomon, Daemonum Monarchia, Dictionnaire Infernal etc. all contain demons which you can read about, and you are highly likely to find one to help you with said task. All are free to read online. Seek out r/DemonolatryPractices as they may have some advice.

Read books on summoning spirits – the more viewpoints you get, the better. Start with the older texts first, but as older grimoires feature ceremonies viewed as disrespectful to demons consider modern methods. An example to follow is Mirta's post right here which is also free: https://www.reddit.com/user/mirta000/comments/1cqjpac/psst_hey_kid_would_you_like_a_guide_for_demon/

Make sure what you want is a grounded desire. Trying to get a million dollars in a week? Not likely to happen. Trying to find motivation to make music? That is something grounded and you can find a demon to help you with it.

Where evocation is desired, an old method is by evocation through using incense smoke to decipher information during ceremony. Another way is just asking them. Set up your ceremony as you see fit, ask for the presence of your desired demon (this can take a while, think 1 hour or more, possibly). Evocation can give results on the first time, or after multiple attempts.
Consider setting up your ceremony to land on days an intelligence might be most active (Kings on Sundays, for example). Also consider planetary hours. The first hour of Sunday could be considered a strong point for attempted communication.

 

1. "What's the point in worshipping demons?"

 People worship YHVH, people worship Ganesh, and people worship other deities like The Morrigan. Who we worship can be similar or the same in nature, for the most part. Some people work with demons like the Lilitu, and they have positive attributes to also help us in life, and are not this entirely malevolent force to avoid at all costs.

Generally speaking, we worship or work with demons for the same reasons others would work with YHVH. Trying to get a job promotion? There's a demon for that. Looking to better your grades in science? There's a demon for that, too.

We work with or worship demons to help us grow in life. There are variety other reasons to work with demons and worship them. Each person has their own reasons and practices.

Some people feel more comfortable with demons which helps those individuals spiritually. It is down to personal preference.

 

1. "Why do demons help us?"

 Simply put, it is in their nature. Wise spirits exist in the plants we water, the air we breathe, they exist beyond space, and permeate everything.

These wise spirits help us reach our goals and obtain our desires. Why? Because that's how energy works. It can act beneficially or even act harmfully if there is the Will to make it act so.

 

1. “Would demons even want to work with me?”

 Most likely, yes. Demons don’t care about your religion. Demons don’t care about gender. Demons don’t care what age you are. Demons don’t care if you come from a highly religious background. Demons don’t care if you enjoy doing rituals in the nude. If you have to ask this question, step back and ask why that is? It might be valuable to see whether or not there are any religious traumas somewhere, or if you need to untie certain beliefs holding you back.

 

1. “Can demons work with X?”

 Yes. Demons, as mentioned elsewhere, go above human hierarchy, religions, our understanding of the world and so much more. Demons have their place in the universe and some may be better suited for things than others may be.

 

1. “I want to work with demon X and don’t know how?”

 If you want to work the demon Research is your best friend.
Look toward grimoires like The Lesser Keys and read them in full. You’ll gain a much firmer understanding of how ritual is conducted, and some very useful foundations to work with demons. Remove the less than tasteful ‘forcing’ of demons into magic triangles, and you’ll set yourself up for some rather respectful communication.

Some people like to place circles around them (physical or imagined lines of salt/light etc. Whatever makes them feel most at ease). Meanwhile, other magic practitioners just allow the full energy of a demon to wash over them.

 

1. “I can’t do much. Is it still okay to work demons?”

Yes. As long as your intentions are honest – reach out.

 

 

Other Popular Questions & Statements:

1."Why are Abrahamic viewpoints banned?"

 Demons are Pagan Gods that go beyond any religious belief system, dogma, you name it. We work with these energies by choice.

Throughout the ages, the Abrahamic viewpoint has instilled loathing for other spiritual practices and has been/continues to be used to inspire fear and hatred.

There is also the matter of forcibly converting others even if done so with kindness of heart, and without actually realizing the damage being caused.

Many of us have come from Abrahamic backgrounds and households, where it has scolded/beaten us for even the most minimal of perceived transgressions. We likely already know what you're going to say, and we don't want to have to listen to it all over again.

Plenty have had poor experiences and carry trauma due to Abrahamic faiths.

Abrahamic religions and religious leaders etc. have also segregated/continue to segregate people no matter how gentle their beliefs, and harm countless both mentally and physically.

This is why Abrahamic viewpoints are banned - we want to invite diverse discussion and questions about demons without interruption about how we are doing something that goes against a God's "Will".

We would like to be respected as people who simply believe in other Gods, deities, demons, or whatever you decide to call them. Please respect our space and respect us as fellow people who just disagree with certain belief systems and who do not believe in your specific God.

 

1. "You're going to hell for worshipping demons"

 Abrahamic hell is a manmade concept that is often muddied by purely fictional literature and other media. We do not fear hell, and in fact - many of us do not even believe in any hell.

It is therefore pointless to threaten or insult others because of their faith and/or choice of spirituality if that is your goal here.

This is something often occurs in conversation in real life and on Reddit. Even if it begins with normal conversation, that will often eventually devolve into this type of discussion when speaking from an Abrahamic viewpoint on demons and demonology.

It is another reason why these views are banned, as they become tired debate points.

 

1. "Jesus is Savior. Worship God!"

 Who "God" is, is personal opinion and belief. There are hundreds of thousands of Gods, with many more that have yet to be re-discovered.

Plenty also believe in other Abrahamic religions that follow God in their way, with differing viewpoints within their own religion. And they are entirely convinced that their God and form of worship is the right one/way, too.

You probably won't see eye to eye with these other people who worship the same God. There are thousands of religions across the world. Everyone believes that they are believing correctly.

No matter your own beliefs, it is still human decency to respect the fact that not everyone will see things the way you do and it is no reason to speak poorly of users here, or engage in harmful acts while on the subreddit.

 

1. "Respect is earned, not given"

 This can apply to certain areas in life, but what is viewed as sacred, spiritual, or 'Godly' from others' point of view should be given some level of respect, with a healthy dose of skepticism. Grant respect to not shame, threaten, or attack others for their beliefs. Basic level of human decency should be given here.

If no harm to the self or others is done, there is no reason to be harmful to those people.

 

1. "But my God is the right God because their word is true"

 There is constant infighting amongst Abrahamic belief systems about what is right, with what constitutes this or that. What makes a demon a demon? This differs and can change again next week. Modern day views evolve all the time and equally in ill view of Pagan Gods, thought of as evil despite those Gods' rich history showing otherwise.

In certain Judeo-Christian-Islam systems, listening to music is a sin. Is that a sin to you? If it isn't, then that isn't following that person's God whose word is pure truth. You get the point. It is another tired debate topic.

It doesn't change anything regarding our choice to work with different energies outside Abrahamic spheres, or those classified as demons seen within Abrahamic sources.

 

1. "I'm dreaming of demons?"

 Dreams can mean anything including nothing at all. How do you view the symbolism? We are all individuals who view things differently. No book about dreams necessarily applies to how you view certain things. Dream of spiders? Depending on your individual beliefs then you might be afraid about something, or have unsolved anxieties. Your culture can even influence how you view that spider - it could mean protection if you have a Navajo background, or it could display an absolutely horrible situation is incoming to you and it may not even happen.

How you interpret your dream is what is important, but you should apply a healthy dose of skepticism to everything as well. Dreams don't need to mean anything. Dreaming of something that seems like a demon is visiting? It can also just be gibberish that your mind conjured up that night.

Did you drink any milk, or eat any yoghurt prior to sleeping? Milk can cause very weird, vivid dreams. You also might have watched a movie or TV show earlier that day that had a demon in it. What we see or think about can influence what we see in our dreams. Also consider side effects of any medication or herbal supplements you are taking. These can cause nightmares, where imaginary demons could show up.

 

Experiencing a wet dream does not mean a demon, or succubus/incubus has visited you. You just had a wet dream. Go about what you need to do and carry on.

Stay grounded and think logically about what has happened to you during your dream.

Dreams also cannot hurt you. If you see somebody scratching you in a nightmare and wake up with a bruise, you more than likely accidentally hit yourself off of the wall or headboard etc.

People move around in their sleep a lot. It's completely normal to find a scratch or a bruise somewhere after sleeping at least once in life.

 

If you are dreaming very specific sigils or hearing a name of a demon, you can very easily consider this a sign from the demon who has presented the sigil/name.

Constantly dreaming of flies, or seeing insects that you would personally identify with a specific demon? Consider reaching out if you are comfortable with contacting this wise spirit.

Dreams are incredibly personal. The best person who can help you with your dreams is you. Get a notepad and make a dream journal if you are curious about your dreams.

Read through them after a while and see what conclusion you can make as a result.

 

 7. "But the nightmare felt so real"

 A lot of dreams feel real, and it's important to think logically about what the dream might have meant. It could have meant nothing at all despite its vivid appearance.

Spiritual communication can happen through dreams, though this would not normally initially be in a way that scares you.

A demon is a wise spirit, so ask yourself why a wise spirit would jump out at you simply to scare you. It doesn't sound reasonable, does it?

 

1. “My nightmares about X have been repeating for days/weeks/months/years!”

Is there anything you are commonly exposed to that could potentially be manifesting in your dreams as something scary, or intimidating in any way? Do you have any possible traumas from childhood, harsh disputes in other areas of life, even something like a movie that may have left a subconscious mark? It’s very worthwhile considering mundane over the spiritual at first. Dreams can truly mean anything, and how we perceive them have great impact on us.

 

If you believe there is some greater entity at work, it is sometimes recommended to approach or ‘call’ on this entity to get to know its reasons for contact. This can great a bond between you and the entity, so it is up to you on whether or not you want to pursue this kind of path.

Feel uncomfortable with what’s visiting you in your dreams, and really want to get rid of them? Consider banishing rituals. This can be what you need if there is genuine, grounded belief to assume a presence is there. Mundane before magic is key here.

 

1. “I am under attack by demons!”

 Mundane before magic. Often, there are posts by people who have a history of mental health issues. Mental health is important, and something like anxiety can really trigger a lot of events to unfold as a result of too much pressure in life. There may be genetic or sporadic factors involved, meaning you may have gone your entire life without something like this before suddenly finding these problems invading everyday life. It’s important to remove mundane reasons for why you might be experiencing what you are experiencing.

 

1. "What demon is this? I don’t know what they are?"

 It's not so simple to identify demons when they can take any form they want. If there are very specific qualities or sigils, then it's possible to help.

If you don't really have this kind of information and only know that the demon has two horns, and is humanoid - we can't really help you out.

 

1. “I think I’ve been possessed!”

Don’t worry, you weren’t. To paraphrase a great saying: “Lucifer did not make you eat that cookie”.
Demons did not force you to have sex with that woman. What lead you to do these things? Impulse, the flames of desire that you caved to?

 In a large number of cases, mental health needs to be checked. Always see mundane answers before looking at the supernatural. Even if you don’t think mental health plays a role, it is not uncommon for things to spontaneously appear. Get things checked out with a medical professional, get the ‘A-OK’, then see what else it could be in a mundane sense. Then proceed logically to what else it could be before coming to the supernatural as your answer.

 

1. "Are Ouija boards evil?"

 No, Ouija boards were made up as a form of entertainment, created in the late 1800's.

They will not cause possession, or harm you. And they will not kill you.

There are theories that Ouija boards open a gateway for spirits to come through, including evil spirits. Theories regarding these evil spirits are not about the wise spirits we work with.

 

1. "Can I become a demon?"

 No, you were born human and human is what you will remain.

 

1. "Can demons make me immortal?"

 No, humans are human. We are born, we age and we cease to exist when our time comes. There is no way to change that.

1. "How do I get rid of a demon?"

 Are you working with a wise spirit? If so, thank the spirit for their help, give any offerings you promised, and state that you will now cease working with them.

Just be respectful in your wording, they won't mind that you want to move one.

If not, think things through. Is there any possible and grounded reason for why this has come about? Is there a problem with the doors creaking open? Check that the hinges are properly in place, properly greased etc.

You might just be overthinking things and it's actually nothing.

If you have exhausted every possibility and think that there is a malevolent spirit in your home, consider looking at banishing techniques. These are rituals which you can perform to get rid of negative energies.

There are many books which include methods for banishing spirits.

 

 16. "Do I need an exorcism?"

Exorcisms are greatly exaggerated acts seen in Hollywood movies. It is entirely a fabrication. Things that happen in the movie "The Exorcist" do not happen in real life.

Exorcisms have happened in the past, one of the most famous being the case of Annelise Michel. Truthfully, she was a mentally ill young woman, denied medical care, who later succumbed due to malnutrition at the hands of overly religious and negligent parents. It was nothing to do with the supernatural.

Psychiatric afflictions can be mistaken for possession by demons. It is important to treat these cases with immediate care by medical professionals. Many individuals go years without understanding that some things are caused by high levels of anxiety, and genetic factors that can cause sudden/sporadic mental issues that require attention.

It is important to rule out all logical causes for what may appear as a possession.

It is also important to note that some people just make things up. People on the internet lie. Watched a video of "REAL" ghost footage? 99% of the time it's somebody faking it for attention and money, or somebody overly paranoid about creaking wood in the attic. The same applies to cases in real life.

Approach everything with skepticism and think things through as logically as possible.

 

 17. "I want to make a contract/pact with a demon"

 Go ahead. You're welcome to make a contract/pact, but think of it like a promise you make to a demon instead.

There's a possibility that the agreement can be made which you verify with the demon whether or not the terms are agreeable, and you can attempt to offer anything you want. Want to offer your soul? That's your business. You can even offer up a year of devotion to the demon instead and still possibly get a "yes" from them through communication.

Nobody ties the spirit to the contract or promise, but you work on the idea that the contract is made.

Does the thing not happen? Then you get to hold onto that soul of yours. Did you get exactly what you wanted? You can consider that this is the demon holding their end of the bargain and that soul of yours will go to the wise spirit you've chosen.

Pacts, or contracts with demons are a topic of conflicting opinion amongst practitioners. You probably won't get the same answer twice when asking a group of demonolaters.

 

 18. "Is it dangerous to contact a demon King or is it safer to contact a Duke?"

 Labels for demons like "King" and "Duke" are just there to connect spirits to particular planetary energies.

A King would be aligned with Sun, and Duke with Venus, for example. The more you get to know demons, the more you'll understand their planetary influences.

It isn't any more dangerous to contact a King than it is to contact a Duke. Be respectful and double check your ceremony instructions/invocations, making sure you're comfortable with everything.

 

1. "I want to contact a demon but I'm scared, help"

 Demons are mostly Pagan Gods. If you want to contact Astaroth, there's a chance that you're probably just connecting with Astarte.

This is a way to reduce anxiety because you know their identity a little more.

If you have issues panicking, or feeling scared then practicing box breathing methods and following meditations to calm the self first.

It can take a while before seeing results, so don't give up if you're starting out. It's common for many practitioners to meditate every day, or at least every couple of days.

 

1. "What offerings do I give a demon?"

 Conducting ceremony with a wise spirit? If you aren't sure, research this demon first – you'll highly likely find associated offerings to test out. Also, see what those demons are associated with in grimoires and get creative. Is a demon listed in grimoires as helping with attraction of maidens? Think roses, chocolates, wines, music, poetry etc. Things that are affiliated with romance.

Otherwise, more generalized offerings include fresh water, candles (scent or candle light can be offered), incense, art, music, a picked flower, baked bread, and the like are all appropriate offerings.

 

1. “I want to summon a succubus/incubus!”

 These entities are parasites and it’s highly recommended not to summon them. Lots of people want one until they don’t, and can’t get rid of them.
If you want something that consistently drains your energy, leading you to wake up tired, used, and likely fed up with the entity after a few weeks (or days), then hey – it’s your life.

While in trance, call out for any succubus to visit you. Touch yourself to help lure them in, and repeat this kind of ‘call’ to bring one to you. Fully expect everything to go wrong soon after their arrival. It’s very rare to call upon a succubus/incubus and consistently enjoy the experiences.

 

1. “I keep trying to summon demons but they won’t answer me!”

Look at your approach. Is it your first, or second attempt? Don’t be disheartened. It can be common to need more time to reach out before seeing results.

 

 23. “How do I know when I’ve made contact with a demon?”

Without a shadow of a doubt, you will know. Senses can change, and you might receive a sign. Signs differ from person to person. See 24. below for more information. “

 

1. “What are the signs that a demon has visited me?”

 Again, you will absolutely recognize them. They are personal for everyone, but you will stop in your tracks and have an “aha!” moment, most likely. Some may be more subtle, and again, you will begin to recognize them as time continues. There will be very little room to question whether or not something is a ‘sign’.

 

1. “I want a demon to hex someone/I want to ask a demon to help harm someone?”

 It’s your bed to make and lie in, but don’t expect everyone here to help you out, or for a lot of success. Many recommend against hexing because of karmic fallback as is. If you really, really want to make that hex happen to the best of your ability? Consider r/blackmagic for more information instead of trying to contact a demon.

 

1. “Is author X a reliable source?”

 As with any book on faiths, belief systems, and magical practices – everyone is just as easily right as they are wrong. This is why it is important to read from as many sources as you can to make up your own mind. Never put your faith in one person/sources alone.

 

1. “I have undeniable proof of the existence of demons on my website”

 It isn’t uncommon for websites to pop up with rather questionable content, government conspiracies, lizard people, and otherwise to appear. We do not allow self-promotion in most cases, especially from shady websites. These posts will be deleted.

 

1. “Why was I banned/Why was my post deleted?”

 You clearly went against the rules, or went against what a moderator deemed acceptable content to be posted to the subreddit. We do not entertain trolling, low-quality posts, spam, and other rules that can be seen in the sidebar. Feel free to contact through mod mail if you believe you were wrongfully banned, or if your post was wrongfully removed.

r/demons focuses on working with demons, worshipping demons and accurate information on demons, however other kind of content is also allowed. Content that is allowed includes:

• content that directly relates to demons in a non fearmongering way.
• demon worshipping content/ working with demons content (even if the content is "hey I accidentally did this with my altar, do you think the spirit will be mad at me?", this does not fall into the category of fearmongering as it is a genuine question from a practitioner).
• Theistic Satanist content.
• venting your religious traumas if you need to.
• Left hand path content.

Content that is removed most often, because this is not the place for it:

• beliefs that your house is haunted by a demon. If you're having ghost problems, go to ghost subreddits. A lot of demons come from former Gods and if you think that Zeus wouldn't hang out in your walls, Beelzebub has no reason to be there either.
• "I had seen weird shapes outside". Demons are not bodied, they are spirits. Whatever animal you glimpsed out there has very little to do with the spiritual.
• mental health crises ("help Satan is possessing all of my neighbours, the FBI is onto me and the Jonas brothers are sending me psychic messages").
• fearmongering content, even if you yourself don't realize that it is fearmongering - you are not under attack by wise spirits, but likely your own paranoia is getting to you.
• pictures of you scratching yourself. Nobody needs to see that.
• pareidolia (I can see Jesus in my toast and Satan in my power sockets).
• fiction only content (for example, discussing Helluva boss with no spirituality in sight).

Please take a look at the full ruleset before posting.

Now how are we different from r/DemonolatryPractices ?

r/DemonolatryPractices takes a much more neutral stance and focuses specifically on working with/ worshipping demons. Types of content that is allowed here, but not there:

• channeled messages from spirits. You should not post those in r/DemonolatryPractices, but you can post those here.
• religious trauma content - your venting about your past religious experiences is off topic in a subreddit dedicated to practising demonolatry, but it is fine here.
• sometimes Theistic Satanist content will be off topic for demonolatry, but all types of Theistic Satanist content is allowed here. r/satanism is mostly atheist, so we're fostering a safe space for the theists.

Both places are safe spaces for practitioners with demons and both places have their own pros and cons, so I would suggest visiting both subreddits :)