THE NINE SATANIC SINS
1. Stupidity
The top of the list for Satanic Sins. The Cardinal Sin of Satanism. Its too bad that stupidity isnt painful. Ignorance
is one thing, but our society thrives increasingly on stupidity. It depends on people going along with whatever they are told.
The media promotes a cultivated stupidity as a posture that is not only acceptable but laudable. Satanists must learn to see
through the tricks and cannot afford to be stupid.
2. Pretentiousness
Empty posturing can be most irritating and isnt applying the cardinal rules of Lesser Magic. On equal footing with
stupidity for what keeps the money in circulation these days. Everyones made to feel like a big shot, whether they can come
up with the goods or not.
3. Solipsism
Can be very dangerous for Satanists. Projecting your reactions, responses and sensibilities onto someone who is probably
far less attuned than you are. It is the mistake of expecting people to give you the same consideration, courtesy and respect
that you naturally give them. They wont. Instead, Satanists must strive to apply the dictum of Do unto others as they do unto
you. Its work for most of us and requires constant vigilance lest you slip into a comfortable illusion of everyone being like
you. As has been said, certain utopias would be ideal in a nation of philosophers, but unfortunately (or perhaps fortunately,
from a Machiavellian standpoint) we are far from that point.
4. Self-deceit
Its in the Nine Satanic Statements but deserves to be repeated here. Another cardinal sin. We must not pay homage to any
of the sacred cows presented to us, including the roles we are expected to play ourselves. The only time self-deceit should
be entered into is when its fun, and with awareness. But then, its not self-deceit!
5. Herd Conformity
Thats obvious from a Satanic stance. Its all right to conform to a persons wishes, if it ultimately benefits you. But
only fools follow along with the herd, letting an impersonal entity dictate to you. The key is to choose a master wisely instead
of being enslaved by the whims of the many.
6. Lack of Perspective
Again, this one can lead to a lot of pain for a Satanist. You must never lose sight of who and what you are, and what
a threat you can be, by your very existence. We are making history right now, every day. Always keep the wider historical
and social picture in mind. That is an important key to both Lesser and Greater Magic. See the patterns and fit things together
as you want the pieces to fall into place. Do not be swayed by herd constraintsknow that you are working on another level
entirely from the rest of the world.
7. Forgetfulness of Past
Orthodoxies Be aware that this is one of the keys to brainwashing people into accepting something new and different,
when in reality its something that was once widely accepted but is now presented in a new package. We are expected to rave
about the genius of the creator and forget the original. This makes for a disposable society.
8. Counterproductive Pride
That first word is important. Pride is great up to the point you begin to throw out the baby with the bathwater. The rule
of Satanism is: if it works for you, great. When it stops working for you, when youve painted yourself into a corner and the
only way out is to say, Im sorry, I made a mistake, I wish we could compromise somehow, then do it.
9. Lack of Aesthetics
This is the physical application of the Balance Factor. Aesthetics is important in Lesser Magic and should be cultivated.
It is obvious that no one can collect any money off classical standards of beauty and form most of the time so they are discouraged
in a consumer society, but an eye for beauty, for balance, is an essential Satanic tool and must be applied for greatest magical
effectiveness. Its not whats supposed to be pleasingits what is. Aesthetics is a personal thing, reflective of ones own nature,
but there are universally pleasing and harmonious configurations that should not be denied.
SATANIC HOLIDAYS
The
Spring Equinox: March 21st, Satanist new year or Crux.
Beltane or Walpurgisnacht:
April 30th, Day of lust and indulgence.
The Summer Solstice:
June 21st, Day of Celebrating ones sense of humor.
Lughnasad: July 31st,
Day of the celebration of being the predator not prey.
The Autumn Equinox:
September 21st, Time to reflect on ones self.
All Hollows Eve or Halloween
or SamHain: October 31st, The Fire festival, the time to settle the score with destruction
rituals, curses, and Revenge.
The Winter Solstice: December
21st, The Celebration of being self-amancipated.
Imbolc or Candlemas:
January 31st, Day of indulgence and fertility.
Your Birthday whenever
it is, Celebration of your birth and a celebration of life and your accomplishments.