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KingsEdit

Dictionnaire Infernalillustration of Bael.

Paimon as depicted in Collin de Plancy's Dictionnaire Infernal, 1863 edition.

Asmodeus as depicted in Collin de Plancy's Dictionnaire Infernal.

Purson's image in Mathers' The Goetia corresponds to Pruflas' illustration from the Dictionnaire Infernal.

A woodcarving of Belial and some of his followers from Jacobus de Teramo's book Buche Belial (1473).

The Seal of Belial according to the Ars Goetia.

According to the Grand Grimoire, Baal (or Bael) is the head of the infernal powers. He is also the first demon listed in Wierus' Pseudomonarchia daemonum. According to Wierus, Bael is the first king of Hell with estates in the east. He has three heads: a toad, a man, and a cat. He also speaks in a raucous, but well-formed voice, and commands 66 legions. Bael teaches the art of invisibility, and may be the equivalent of Baal or Baalzebub, one of the Seven princes of Hell.[3]
Paimon (also Paimonia, Paymon) is one of the Kings of Hell, more obedient to Luciferthan other kings are, and has two hundred legions of demons under his rule. He has a great voice and roars as soon as he comes, speaking in this manner for a while until the conjurer compels him and then he answers clearly the questions he is asked. When a conjurer invokes this demon he must look towards the northwest, the direction of Paimon's house, and when Paimon appears he must be allowed to ask the conjurer what he wishes and be answered, in order to obtain the same from him.
1. Paimon teaches all arts, philosophies and sciences, and secret things; he can reveal all mysteries of the Earth, wind, and water, what the mind is, and where it is, and everything the conjurer wants to know. He gives good familiars, dignities and confirms them, and binds men to the conjurer's will.
2. If Paimon is cited alone, and offering or sacrifice must be done, and he will accept it; then two kings called Beball (Bebal or Labal) and Abalam (Abalim) will go to him together with other spirits, often twenty-five legions; but these other spirits do not always come unless the conjurer calls upon them.
3. Paimon is depicted as a man with an effeminate face, wearing a precious crown, and riding a dromedary. Before him often goes a host of demons with the shape of men, playing trumpets, cymbals, and any other sort of musical instrument.
Beleth (also spelled Bilet, Bileth and Byleth) is a mighty and terrible king of Hell, who has eighty-five legions of demons under his command. He rides a warhorse, and all kind of music is heard before him, according to most authors on demonology and the most known grimoires. According to Pseudomonarchia Daemonum Noah's son Ham was the first in invoking him after the flood, and wrote a book on Mathematicswith his help.
1. When appearing he looks very fierce to frighten the conjurer or to see if he is courageous. The conjurer must be brave, and holding a hazel wand in his hand must draw a triangle by striking towards the South, East, and upwards, and command Beleth into it by means of some conjurations.
2. If he does not obey, the conjurer must rehearse all threats the conjurations said. Then, Beleth will obey and do all that he is commanded, but the conjurer must be respectful and pay homage unto Beleth due to his rank, and hold a silver ring in the middle finger of the left hand against his face, as it is the use of hellish kings and princes before Amaymon.
3. Beleth gives all the love of men and women he is commanded until the conjurer is satisfied.
Purson(also Curson, Pursan) is a Great King of Hell, being served and obeyed by twenty-two legions of demons.
Not to be confused with Corson.
He knows of hidden things, can find treasures, and tells[clarify] past present, and future. Taking a human or aerial body he answers truly of all secret and divine things of Earth and the creation of the world. He also brings good familiars. Purson is depicted as a man with the face of a lion, carrying a ferocious viper in his hand, and riding a bear. Before him, there can be heard many trumpets sounding.
Asmodeus (also Ashmodai, Asmodeus, Asmody, Asmoday) appears as the king 'Asmoday' in the Ars Goetia, where he is said to have a seal in gold and is listed as number thirty-two according to respective rank.[4] He "is strong, powerful and appears with three heads; the first is like a bull, the second like a man, and the third like a ram; the tail of a serpent, and from his mouth issue flames of fire."[4] Also, he sits upon an infernal dragon, holds a lance with a banner and, amongst the Legions of Amaymon, Asmoday governs seventy two legions of inferior spirits.[4]
(King/Count) Vine (also Viné, Vinea) is an Earl and also a King of Hell, commanding 36 legions of demons. He can tell present, past, and future, discover witches and hidden things, create storms and make the water rough by means of them, and also bring down walls and build towers. This demon is portrayed as a lionholding a snake in his hand and riding a black horse. The etymology of his name seems to be the Latin word 'vinea', vine, that is also the name given to an ancient war machine made of wood and covered with leather and branches, used to overthrow walls.
Balam (also Balaam, Balan) is a great and powerful king of Hell who commands over forty legions of demons. He gives perfect answers on things past, present, and to come, and can also make men invisible and witty. Balam is depicted as being three-headed. One head is the head of a bull, the second of a man, and the third of a ram. He has flaming eyes and the tail of a serpent. He carries a hawk on his fist and rides a strong bear. At other times, he is represented as a naked man riding a bear. His name seems to have been taken from Balaam, the Biblical magician.
(King/President) Zagan[5] (also Zagam) is a Great King and President of Hell, commanding over thirty-three legions of demons. He makes men witty; he can also turn wine into the water, water into wine, and blood into wine (according to Pseudomonarchia Daemonum blood into oil, oil into blood, and a fool into a wise man). Other of his powers is that of turning metals into coins that are made with that metal (i.e., gold into a gold coin, copper into a copper coin, etc.). Zagan is depicted as a griffin-winged bull that turns into a man after a while.
Belial (also Belhor, Baalial, Beliar, Beliall, Beliel) is listed as the sixty-eighth spirit of The Lesser Key of Solomon. He is a King of Hell with 80 legions of demons, and 50 legions of spirits, under his command. He was created as the first, after Lucifer.[6]He has the power to distribute senatorships and gives excellent familiars. He must be presented with offerings, sacrifices and gifts, or else he will not give true answers to demands.[6]

DukesEdit

Amduscias
Agares from Collin de Plancy, Dictionnaire Infernal, Paris, 1863.
Eligos (Abigor). Illustration from Collin de Plancy's Dictionnaire Infernal.
Astaroth illustration from the Dictionnaire Infernal (1818)
The Seal of Murmur according to the Ars Goetia.

Amdusias[5] (also Amduscias, Amdukias or Ambduscias) has 29 legions of demons and spirits under his command. He is depicted as a human with claws instead of hands and feet, the head of a unicorn, and a trumpet to symbolize his powerful voice. Amdusias is associated with thunder and it has been said that his voice is heard during storms. In other sources, he is accompanied by the sound of trumpets when he comes and will give concerts if commanded, but while all his types of musical instruments can be heard they cannot be seen. He is regarded as being the demon in charge of the cacophonous music that is played in Hell. He can make trees bend at will.
Agares (or Agreas),[5] ruling the eastern zone of Hell, and being served by 31 legions of demons. He can make runaways come back and those who stand still[7] run, finding pleasure in teaching immoral expressions. He also has the power to destroy dignities, both temporal and supernatural.[5][8] He is depicted as a pale old man riding a crocodile.[8][9]
Valefar (or Malaphar, Malephar, Valafar, Valefor) is a Duke of Hell.[10] He tempts people to steal and is in charge of a good relationship among thieves. Valefar is considered a good familiar by his associates "till they are caught in the trap."[11] He commands ten legions of demons.[6] He is represented as a lionwith the head of a man, or as a lion with the head of a donkey.[6]
Barbatos is an Earl and Duke of Hell, ruling thirty legions of demons and has four kings as his companions to command his legions. He gives the understanding of the voices of the animals, says past and future, conciliates friends and rulers, and he can lead men to hidden treasures that have been hidden by the enchantment of magicians. His name seems to derive from Latin "barbatus", bearded, old man, philosopher. He is mentioned in The Lesser Key of Solomon.
Gusion (also Gusoin, Gusoyn) is a strong Great Duke of Hell, and rules over forty legions of demons. He tells all past, present and future things, shows the meaning of all questions that are asked to him, reconciles friends, and gives honour and dignity. He is depicted as a baboon or according to some, in the form of a "xenophilus."[6]
Eligos (also Abigor or Eligor) is a Great Duke of Hell, ruling 60 legions of demons. He discovers hidden things and knows the future of wars and how soldiers should meet. He also attracts the favor of lords, knights and other important persons. He is depicted in the form of a goodly knight carrying a lance, an ensign and a sceptre (a serpent to Aleister Crowley). Alternatively, he is depicted as a ghostly spectre, sometimes riding a semi-skeletal (sometimes winged) horse, or the Steed of Abigor. This is a minion of Hell itself, and was a gift from Beelzebub. It was created from the remains of one of the horses of the Garden of Eden.
Zepar[5] is a Great Duke of Hell. He commands 26 legions of inferior spirits. His office is to cause women to love men, and bring them together in love. He makes women barren. He is depicted with red clothes and armor, like a soldier.
Bathin (or Bathym, Mathim, Marthim) is a Duke (Great Duke according to Pseudomonarchia Daemonum) of Hell, who has under his command thirty legions of demons. He knows the virtues of precious stones and herbs, and can bring men suddenly from one country to another. He helps one attain astral projection, and takes you wherever you want to go. He is depicted as a strong man with the tail of a serpent, riding a pale horse.
Saleos[5] (also Sallos and Zaleos) is a mighty Great Duke (a Great Earl to Johann Weyer) of Hell, ruling thirty legions of demons, although Weyer does not mention anything concerning legions under his command. He is of a pacifistnature, and causes men to love women and women to love men. He is depicted as a gallant and handsome soldier, wearing a ducal crown, and riding a crocodile.
Aim (also Aym or Haborym) is a Great Duke of Hell, very strong, and rules over twenty-six legions of demons. He sets cities, castles and great places on fire, makes men witty in all ways, and gives true answers concerning private matters. He is depicted as a man (handsome to some sources), but with three heads, one of a serpent, the second of a man, and the third of a cat to most authors, although some say of a calf, riding a viper, and carrying in his hand a lit firebrand with which he sets the requested things on fire.
Buné is a Great Duke of Hell, mighty and strong, who has thirty legions of demons under his command. He changes the place of the dead and makes them demons that are under his power to gather together upon those sepulchres. Buné makes men eloquent and wise, and gives true answers to their demands and also richness. He speaks with a comely high voice. Buné is depicted as a three-headed dragon, being his heads like those of a dog, a griffin, and a man (although according to some grimoires he has two heads like a dragon and the third like a man).
Berith (also Baal-berith) is a Great Duke of Hell, powerful and terrible, and has twenty-six legions of demons under his command. He tells things of the past, present and future with true answers; he can also turn all metals into gold, give dignities to men and confirm them. He speaks with a clear and subtle voice, and as recounted in Aleister Crowley's Illustrated Goetia, he is a liar when not answering questions. To speak with him the conjurer must wear a silver ring and put it before his face in the same form as it is needed in Beleth's case and demons do before Amaymon. He is depicted as a soldier wearing red clothes, a golden crown, and riding a red horse. Books on the subject tell that he is called according to whom invokes him, being called Berith by the Jews (see below). According to some demonologists from the 16th century, his power is stronger in June, meanwhile to Sebastien Michaelis he suggests murder and blasphemy and his adversary is St. Barnabas. His name was surely taken from Baal Berith (god), a form of Baal worshiped in Berith (Beirut), Phoenicia. In Alchemy Berith was the element with which all metals could be transmuted into gold.[citation needed]"Berith" is the Hebrew word for covenant, it was originated from the Akkadian (Babylonian) word "Biritu" which means "to fetter" or "to bond".
Astaroth (also Ashtaroth, Astarot and Asteroth) is referred to in The Lesser Key of Solomon as a very powerful demon. In art, in the Dictionnaire Infernal, Astaroth is depicted as a nude man with feathered wings, wearing a crown, holding a serpentin one hand, and riding a beast with dragon-like wings and a serpent-like tail. According to Sebastien Michaelis he is a demonof the First Hierarchy, who seduces by means of laziness, vanity, and rationalized philosophies.

Astaroth's seal (according to The Lesser Key of Solomon).
His adversary is St. Bartholomew, who can protect against him for he has resisted Astaroth's temptations. To others, he teaches mathematical sciences and handicrafts, can make men invisible and lead them to hidden treasures, and answers every question formulated to him. He was also said to give to mortal beings the power over serpents. His name is possibly taken from the goddess Asherah or Astarte.
Focalor (also Forcalor, Furcalor) is a powerful Great Duke of Hell, commanding three or thirty legions of spirits. Focalor is mentioned in The Lesser Key of Solomonas the forty-first of the 72 goetic demons. According to the grimoire: Focalor appears in the form of a man with a griffin's wings, kills men, drowns them, and overthrows warships; but if commanded by the conjurer he will not harm any man or thing. Focalor has power over wind and sea, and had hoped to return to heaven after one thousand years, but he was deceived in his hope. One of the three archdemons, Lucifuge Rofocale, has his second name as an anagram of Focalor, implying an intellectual relationship.[clarification needed]
Vepar (also Separ, Vephar) is a strong Great Duke of Hell, and rules twenty-nine legions of demons. He governs the waters and guides armoured ships laden with ammunition and weapons; he can also make, if requested, the sea rough and stormy, and to appear full of ships. Vepar can make men die in three days by putrefying sores and wounds, causing worms to breed in them, but if requested by the conjurer he can heal them immediately. Vepar is depicted as a mermaid.
Vual (also Uvall, Voval, Vreal, Wal, Wall) is a mighty Great Duke of Hell, commanding thirty-seven legions of demons. He gives the love of women, causes friendship between friends and foes, and tells things past, present and to come. Vual is depicted as a dromedary that after a while changes shape into a man, and speaks the Egyptian language, but not perfectly, with a deep voice.
Crocell (also called Crokel or Procell) is the 49th spirit of the Goetia, manifesting as an angel with a tendency to speak in dark and mysterious ways. Once a member of the Powers, he is now a Duke of Hell who rules over 48 legions of demons. When summoned by a conjuror, he can teach geometry and other liberal sciences. He can also warm bodies of water, create the illusion of the sound of rushing waters, and reveal the location of natural baths.
Allocer (also Alocer, Alloces) is a demon whose title is Great Duke of Hell, and who has thirty-six legions of demons under his command. He induces people to immorality and teaches arts and all mysteries of the sky. He is described by Johann Weyer as appearing in the shape of a knight mounted on an enormous horse. His face has leoninecharacteristics; he has a ruddy complexion and burning eyes; and he speaks with much gravity. He is said to provide good familiars, and to teach astronomy and liberal arts. Allocer is often depicted riding a horse with dragon legs.
(Duke/Count) Murmur (also Murmus, Murmuur, Murmux) is a Great Duke and Earl of Hell, and has thirty legions of demons under his command. He teaches Philosophy, and can oblige the souls of the deceased to appear before the conjurer to answer every desired question. Murmur is depicted as a soldier riding a vulture or a griffin, and wearing a ducal crown. Two of his ministers go before him making the sound of trumpets. "Murmur" in Latin means noise, whisper, murmur, and the sound of the trumpet.
Gremory (also Gamory, Gemory, or Gomory) is a strong Duke of Hell that governs twenty-six legions of demons. He tells all things past, present and future, about hidden treasures, and procures the love of women, young and old, but especially maidens. He is depicted as appearing in the form of a beautiful woman with the crown of a duchess tied around her waist, and riding a camel.
Vapula (also Naphula) is a powerful Great Duke of Hell that commands thirty-six legions of demons. He teaches philosophy, mechanics, and sciences. Vapula is depicted as a griffin-winged lion.
Flauros (also Flavros, Hauras, Haures, Havres)[12] is a strong Great Duke of Hell, having thirty-six (twenty according to Pseudomonarchia Daemonum) legions of demons under his rule. He gives true answers of all things past, present and future, but he must be first commanded to enter a magic triangle for if not he will lie, deceive the conjurer, and beguile him in other business. But if he enters the triangle he will answer truly, and gladly speak about divinity, the creation of the world, himself, and other fallen angels. He can also destroy all the conjurer's enemies by burning them up. If the magician requests it, he will not suffer temptations from any spirit or in any form. Commonly people represent him as a humanoid leopard with big claws. Flauros is depicted as a terrible and strong leopard that under request of the conjurer changes into a man with fiery eyes and an awful expression. Flauros can also supposedly be called upon when a mortal wishes to take vengeance on other demons. This is likely included in his capability to destroy the conjurer's enemies.
Dantalion's seal from the Lesser Key of Solomon[13]
Dantalion (or Dantalian) is a powerful Great Duke of Hell, with thirty-six legions of demons under his command; he is the 71st of 72 spirits of Solomon. He teaches all arts and sciences, and also declares the secret counsel of anyone, given that he knows the thoughts of all people and can change them at his will. He can also cause love and show the similitude of any person, show the same by means of a vision, and let them be in any part of the world they will. He is depicted as a man with many appearances, which means the faces of all men and women. There are also many depictions in which he is said to hold a book in one of his hands:

The Seventy-first Spirit is Dantalion. He is a Duke Great and Mighty, appearing in the Form of a Man with many Countenances, all Men's and Women's Faces; and he hath a Book in his right hand. His Office is to teach all Arts and Sciences unto any; and to declare the Secret Counsel of any one; for he knoweth the Thoughts of all Men and Women, and can change them at his Will. He can cause Love, and show the Similitude of any person, and show the same by a Vision, let them be in what part of the World they Will. He governeth 36 Legions of Spirits; and this is his Seal, which wear thou, etc.
—The Lesser Key of Solomon

PrincesEdit

Sytry's Seal.
Stolas as illustrated by Louis Le Breton in Dictionnaire Infernal.
An early woodcut image of Orobas.
A description of the demon Stolas. Illustrated by Louis Le Breton.

Vassago (also Vasago, Usagoo) is a mighty Prince of Hell (see Hierarchy of demons), ruling over twenty-six legions of demons. He can be persuaded to tell the magician of events past and future, can discover hidden and lost things, and has a "good" nature.[9] A partial description from The Lesser Key of Solomon is as follows: "The Third Spirit is a Mighty Prince, being of the same nature as Agares. He is called Vassago. This Spirit is of a Good Nature, and his office is to declare things Past and to Come, and to discover all things Hidden or Lost." According to the Liber Officium Spirituum, he manifests as an angel.
Sitri[5] (also spelled Bitru, Sytry) is a Great Prince of Hell, and reigns over sixty legions of demons. He causes men to love women and vice versa, and can make people bare themselves naked if desired. He is depicted with the face of a leopardand the wings of a griffin, but under the conjurer's request he changes into a very beautiful man.
(Count/Prince) Ipos (also Aiperos, Ayperos, Ayporos, Ipes) is an Earl and powerful Prince of Hell who has thirty-six legions of demons under his command. He knows and can reveal all things, past, present and future. He can make men witty and valiant. He is commonly depicted with the body of an angel with the head of a lion, the tail of a hare, and the feet of a goose, less frequently in the same shape but with the body of a lion, and rarely as a vulture.
(Prince/President) Gaap (also Goap, Tap) is a mighty Prince and Great President of Hell, commanding sixty-six legions of demons. He is, according to The Lesser Key of Solomon, the king and prince of the southern region of Hell and Earth, and according to the Pseudomonarchia Daemonum (False Monarchy of the Demons) the king of the western region and as mighty as Beleth, but for both he is the guide of the four kings (the others being Ziminiar, Corsonand Amaymon, although some translations of The Lesser Key of Solomonconsider Belial, Beleth, Asmodai and Gaap, not giving detail on the cardinal point they rule). He is said to be better conjured to appear when the Sun is in a southern zodiacal sign. Gaap specifically controls the element of water and reigns over the Water Elementals or the 'water demons'. Gaap teaches Philosophy and all liberal sciences, can cause love or hate and make men insensible and invisible, deliver familiars out of the custody of other magicians, teaches how to consecrate those things that belong to the dominion of Amaymon his king (there is a contradiction here, see above), gives true answers concerning past, present and future, and can carry and re-carry men and things speedily from one nation to another at the conjurer's will. According to a few authors he can make men ignorant. According to Pseudomonarchia Daemonum, certain necromancers honour him with sacrifices and burning offerings. He is depicted in human shape.
Stolas[5] (also known as Stolos, Stoppas and Solas) is "a Great Prince of Hell, commands twenty-six legions of demons. He teaches astronomy and is knowledgeable about herbs, plants, and precious stones. He is often depicted as a raven or a crowned owl with long legs."[14]
Orobas is a powerful Great Prince of Hell, having twenty legions of demons under his control. He supposedly gives true answers of things past, present and to come, divinity, and the creation of the world; he also confers dignities and prelacies, and the favour of friends and foes. Orobas is faithful to the conjurer, does not permit that any spirit tempts him, and never deceives anyone. He is depicted as a horse that changes into a man under the conjurer's request. The name could come from Latin "orobias", a type of incense.
Seir(also known as Seire, Seere, or Sear) is a Prince of Hell with 26 legions of demons under his command. He can go to any place on earth in a matter of seconds to accomplish the will of the conjurer, bring abundance, help in finding hidden treasures or in robbery, and is not a demon of evil but good nature, being mostly indifferent to evilness. He is depicted as a man riding a winged horse, and is said to be beautiful.

MarquisesEdit

Gamigin (also Gamygin, Gamigm or Samigina) is a Great Marquis of Hell who rules over thirty legions of demons.[8][9][15] He teaches all liberal sciences and gives an account of the souls of those who died in sin [9][15] and who drowned in the sea,[8] speaking with a rough voice.[8][9][15] He also answers what is asked about, and stays with the conjurer until he or she is satisfied.[8]Gamigin is depicted as a little horse[8][9][15] or a donkey,[9][15] which changes form into a man under the conjurer's request.[8][9][15]
Aamon[5] (or Amon, Nahum) is a Marquis of Hell who governs forty infernal legions. He appears as a wolf with a serpent's tail who can breathe fire, or as a man with a raven's head, sometimes depicted with canine teeth. He tells of all things past and future. He procures feuds, and reconciles controversies between friends and foes.
Leraje (also Leraie, Leraikha, Leraye, Loray, Oray) is a mighty Great Marquis of Hell who has thirty legions of demons under his power. He causes great battles and disputes, and makes gangrenewounds caused by arrows. He is depicted as a gallant and handsome archer clad in green, carrying a bow and quiver.
The demon Naberius (also Naberus, Nebiros and Cerberus, Cerbere) was first mentioned by Johann Weyer in 1583.[16]He is supposedly the most valiant Marquisof Hell, and has nineteen legions of demons under his command. He makes men cunning in all arts, but especially in rhetoric, speaking with a hoarse voice. He also restores lost dignities and honors, although to Johann Weyer he procures the loss of them. Naberius appears as a three-headed dog or a raven. He has a raucous voice but presents himself as eloquent and amiable. He teaches the art of gracious living. He is depicted as a crow or a black crane. Concerning his name, it is unclear if there is an association with the Greek Cerberus. It is said that in 1583, Johann Weyer considers both of them to be the same demon. He claimed:

Naberius [Naberus], alias Cerberus, is a valiant marquesse, shewing himselfe in the forme of a crowe, when he speaketh with a hoarse voice: he maketh a man amiable and cunning in all arts, and speciallie in rhetorike, he procureth the losse of prelacies and dignities: nineteene legions heare (and obeie) him.

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Ronové as depicted in the Dictionnaire Infernal.
(Marquis/Count) Ronové (also Ronove, Roneve, Ronwe) is a Marquis and Great Earl of Hell, commanding twenty legions of demons. He teaches Rhetoric, languages, and gives good and loyal servants and the favour of friends and foes. He is described as a monster holding a staff, without detailing his appearance. He is also described as taker of old souls; often coming to earth to harvest souls of decrepit humans and animals near death.
Forneus is a Great Marquis of Hell, and has twenty-nine legions of demons under his rule. He teaches Rhetoric and languages, gives men a good name, and makes them be loved by their friends and foes. He is depicted as a great sea monster. His name seems to come from Latin "fornus", "furnus": "oven".
Marchosias
Marchosias (also Marchocias) is a powerful Great Marquis of Hell, commanding thirty legions of demons. He is a strong and excellent fighter and very reliable to the conjurer, giving true answers to all questions. Marchosias hoped after 1,200 years to return to heaven with the non-fallen angels, but he is deceived in that hope. He is depicted as a wolf with a man's form as well as a griffin's wings and a serpent's tail, that under request changes shape into a man. The name Marchosias comes from Late Latin marchio, "marquis".
Phenex (also Pheynix, Phoenix, Phoeniex) is a Great Marquis of Hell and has twenty legions of demons under his command. He teaches all wonderful sciences, is an excellent poet, and is very obedient to the conjuror. Phenex hopes to return to Heaven after 1,200 years, but he is deceived in this hope. He is depicted as a phoenix, which sings sweet notes with the voice of a child, but the conjurer must warn his companions (for he has not to be alone) not to hear them and ask him to put in human shape, which the demon supposedly does after a certain amount of time. Johann Weyer's Pseudomonarchia Daemonum describes this spirit as follows:

Phoenix is a great marquesse, appearing like the bird Phoenix, having a child's voice: but before he standeth still before the conjuror, he singeth manie sweet notes. Then the exorcist with his companions must beware he give no eare to the melodie, but must by and by bid him put on humane shape; then will he speake marvelous of all wonderfull sciences. He is an excellent poet, and obedient, he hopeth to returne to the seventh throne after a thousand two hundredth yeares, and governeth twentie legions.

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Sabnock[5] (also spelled Sab Nac, Sabnac, Sabnach, Sabnack, Sabnacke, Salmac and Savnock) is a mighty Great Marquis of Hell, who has 50 legions of demons under his command. He builds high towers, castles and cities, furnishing them with weapons, ammunition, etc., gives good familiars, and can afflict men for several days making their wounds and sores gangrenous or filling them with worms. Sabnock is depicted as a soldier with armor and weapons, the head of a lion, and riding a pale horse.
Shax[5] (also spelled Chax, Shan, Shass, Shaz, and Scox) is a Great Marquis of Hell, and has power over 30 legions of demons on evil horses. He takes away the sight, hearing and understanding of any person under the conjurer's request, and steals money out of kings' houses, carrying it back to the people. He also steals horses and everything the conjurer asks. Shax can also discover hidden things if they are not kept by evil spirits, and sometimes gives good familiars, but sometimes those familiars deceive the conjurer. He should not be bothered too often. Shax is thought to be faithful and obedient, but is a great liar and will deceive the conjurer unless obliged to enter a magic triangle drawn on the floor. He will then speak marvellously and tell the truth. He knows when lies are told and uses these to teach lessons. He is depicted as a stork that speaks with a hoarse but subtle voice; his voice changes into a beautiful one once he enters the magic triangle.
Orias (also spelled Oriax) is a Great Marquis of Hell, and has thirty legions of demons under his command. He knows and teaches the virtues of the stars and the mansions of the planets (the influence of each planet depending on the astrological sign in which it is in a specific moment and the influence of that sign on an individual depending on how the zodiac was configured at the moment of his/her birth or at the moment of asking a question to the astrologist); he also gives dignities, prelacies, and the favour of friends and foes, and can metamorphose a man into any shape.
Andras
Andras[5] is a Great Marquis of Hell, having under his command thirty legions of demons. He sows discord among people. According to the Goetia, Andras was a Grand Marquis of Hell, appearing with a winged angel's body and the head of an owl or raven, riding upon a strong black wolf and wielding a sharp and bright sword. He was also responsible for sowing discord, and commanded 30 infernal legions. He is the 63rd of the 72 spirits of Solomon. Andras was considered to be a highly dangerous demon, who could kill the conjuring magician and his assistants if precautions were not taken. The Dutch demonologist Johannes Wier, in his Pseudomonarchia Daemonum, says of Andras:

Andras is a great marquesse, and seemes in an angels shape with a head like a blacke night raven, riding upon a blacke and a verie strong woolfe, flourishing with a sharpe sword in his hand, he can kill the maister, the servant, and all assistants, he is author of discords, and ruleth thirtie legions.

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Another demonologist, Collin de Plancy, also mentions Andras in his writings:

Grand Marquis of Hell. He appears to have the body of an angel and the head of a wood owl, and to be riding a black wolf and carrying in his hand a pointed saber. He teaches those whom he favors to kill their enemies, masters and servants. He stirs up trouble and dissension. He commands thirty legions.

13. Andrealphus[5] (also Androalphus) appears as the 54th demon in Johann Weyer's tome on demonology Pseudomonarchia Daemonum and is described as a great Marquis with the appearance of a peacock who raises great noises and teaches cunning in astronomy, and when in human form also teaches geometry in a perfect manner. He is also described as ruling over thirty legions and as having the ability to turn any man into a bird. Andrealphus also appears as the 65th demon in the Goetia where he is described with similar traits, but also including the ability to make men subtle in all things pertaining to Mensuration, among other things.

14. Kimaris (also known by the alternate names Cimeies, Cimejes and Cimeries) is most widely known as the 66th demon of the first part of the Lemegeton (popularly known as the Ars Goetia). He is described as a warrior riding a goodly black horse, and possesses the abilities of locating lost or hidden treasures, teaching trivium (grammar, logic and rhetoric) and making a man into a warrior of his own likeness. He holds the rank of marquis, and is served by 20 legions. He also rules over all the spirits of Africa. Much the same description is found in the earlier text of Johann Weyer's catalog of demons, Pseudomonarchia Daemonum (published 1563). Earlier still is the Munich Handbook of Necromancy: Clm 849 (published by Richard Kieckhefer, as Forbidden Rites: a necromancer's manual of the 15th century 1998) which lists an entity named Tuvries with much the same characteristics, except that he has 30 legions of servitors, and can cause a person to cross seas and rivers quickly. Most likely, Tuvries is a mistranscription of Cymries. Kimaris, as Cimeries, is also found on Anton LaVey's list of infernal names, although it is not known why LaVey chose Kimaris as one of the comparatively few Goetic daimons included. Aleister Crowley, in 777, gives Kimaris the Hebrew spelling KYMAVR and attributes him to the four of disks and the third decan of Capricorn by night. KYMAVR may allude to "Khem-our" (black light), a form of Horusmentioned in H. P. Blavatsky's Secret Doctrine. In Sepher Sephiroth, he is listed as KYTzAVR, with a gematria of 327, although KYMAVR=277. Since Tzaddi=90, which is also Mem spelled in full, the gematric substitution may be deliberate or a blind. In Harleian Ms. 6482, titled "The Rosie Crucian Secrets" (printed by the Aquarian Press, 1985), Dr. Rudd lists Cimeries as the 26th spirit made use of by King Solomon. He also attributes an angel Cimeriel to one of Dee's Enochian Ensigns of Creation, the tablet of 24 mansions (see McLean, Treatise on Angel Magic). The earliest mention of Chamariel is in Rossi's Gnostic tractate (see Meyer and Smith, Ancient Christian Magic). It is probable that the earliest mention of Kimaris is also Coptic, found in the London oriental mss 6796 where the name "Akathama Chamaris" appears (Meyer and Smith). In this text, the entity in question does not appear to be evil; rather, he is addressed as a godlike helping spirit. Baskin's Dictionary of Satanismspeculates that Cimeries is derived from Cimmerians, a warlike people mentioned in the works of several classical authors as dwelling totally in darkness. It is also possible that Cimeries is derived from Chimaira, the three-headed, fire-breathing lion-goat-serpent who eventually became one of the guardians of the underworld. There is a precedent, considering that the harmless Phoenix is also demonized in the Goetia.

15. Decarabia[5] (also called Carabia) is a demon and, according to The Lesser Key of Solomon, a Great Marquis of Hell, or a King and Earl according to the original Latin version of the Pseudomonarchia Daemonum[17] (these were somehow left out of the English translation by Reginald Scot). He has thirty legions of demons under his command. Decarabia knows the virtues of all herbs and precious stones, and can change into all birds and sing and fly like them before the conjurer. He is depicted as appearing as a pentagramstar, changing into a man under the conjurer's request.

EarlsEdit

Image of Furfur from Collin de Plancy's Dictionnaire Infernal.
Furfur (also Furtur) is a powerful Great Earl of Hell, being the ruler of twenty-six legions of demons[citation needed] . He is a liar unless compelled to enter a magic triangle where he gives true answers to every question, speaking with a rough voice. Furfur causes love between a man and a woman, creates storms, tempests, thunder, lightning, and blasts, and teaches on secret and divine things. He is depicted as a hart or winged hart, and also as an angel. "Furfur" or "furfurēs" in Latin means "bran". However, it seems more likely that the name is a corruption of "Furcifer", the Latin word for "scoundrel". Slightly less likely considering the context, but still possible, is that the name originated from "fūr", Latin for "thief".
Malthus(also Halphas, Malthas, or Malthous) is an Earl of Hell, commanding 26 legions of demons, who is said to have a rough voice when speaking.
Not to be confused with Malphas.
He is often depicted in the shape of a stork. Malthus builds towers and fills them with ammunition and weapons, an armorer of sorts. He is a prince of Hell. He is also said to send his legions into battle, or to places designated by higher commanding demons.
Raum (also Raim, Raym, Räum) is a Great Earl of Hell, ruling thirty legions of demons. He is depicted as a crow which adopts human form at the request of the conjurer. Raum steals treasures out of kings' houses, carrying them where he wishes, and destroys cities and dignities of men (he is said to have great dispraise for dignities). Raum can also tell things past, present and future, reconcile friends and foes, and invoke love.
Bifrons. An illustration from the "Dictionnaire Infernal" (1863).
Bifrons (also Bifrovs, Bifröus, Bifronze) is a demon, Earl of Hell, with six legions of demons under his command. He teaches sciences and arts, the virtues of the gems and woods, herbs, and changes corpses from their original grave into other places, sometimes putting magic lights on the graves that seem candles. He appears as a monster, but then changes his shape into that of a man. The origin of the name is the Roman god Janus.
Andromalius[5] is a mighty Great Earl of Hell, having thirty-six legions of demons at his service. He can bring back both a thief and the stolen goods, punishes all thieves and other wicked people, and discovers hidden treasures, all evilness, and all dishonest dealing. Andromalius is depicted as a man holding a big serpent in his hand.

The Seventy-second Spirit in Order is named Andromalius. He is an Earl, Great and Mighty, appearing in the Form of a Man holding a Great Serpent in his Hand. His Office is to bring back both a Thief, and the Goods which be stolen; and to discover all Wickedness, and Underhand Dealing; and to punish all Thieves and other Wicked People and also to discover Treasures that be Hid. He ruleth over 36 Legions of Spirits. His Seal is this, the which wear thou as aforesaid, etc.
—The Lesser Key of Solomon

KnightsEdit

Furcas (also Forcas) is a Knight of Hell, and rules 20 legions of demons.[18]
Not to be confused with Foras.
He teaches Philosophy, Astronomy, Rhetoric, Logic, Chiromancy and Pyromancy. Furcas is depicted as a strong old man with white hair and long white beard, who rides a horse while holding a sharp weapon (pitch fork).

Image of Furcas from Collin de Plancy's Dictionnaire Infernal

Furcas is a knight and commeth foorth in the similitude of a cruell man, with a long beard and a hoarie head, he sitteth on a pale horsse, carrieng in his hand a sharpe weapon, he perfectlie teacheth practike philosophie, rhetorike, logike, astronomie, chiromancie, pyromancie, and their parts: there obeie him twentie legions.
— Johann Weyer (1583)[19]

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The etymology of his name may be derived from the Latin word furca, meaning fork,[20] or from Greco-Romanalso meaning a sepulchre (tomb).[21]

PresidentsEdit

Barbas (or Marbas) is a demon described in the Ars Goetia. He is described as the Great President of Hell governing thirty-six legions of demons. He answers truly on hidden or secret things, causes and heals diseases, teaches mechanical arts, and changes men into other shapes. He is depicted as a great lion that, under the conjurer's request, changes shape into a man.
Buer is a spirit that appears in the 16th century grimoire Pseudomonarchia Daemonum and its derivatives, where he is described as a Great President of Hell, having fifty legions of demons under his command. He appears when the Sun is in Sagittarius. Buer teaches Natural and Moral Philosophy, Logic, and the virtues of all herbs and plants. He also heals all infirmities, especially of men, and gives good familiars. He is depicted in the shape of Sagittarius, which is as a centaurwith a bow and arrows. Additionally, Louis Le Breton created an illustration of Buer, later engraved by M. Jarrault, depicting the demon as having the head of a lionand five goat legs surrounding his body to walk in every direction. The etymology of his name is uncertain.
(Count/President) Botis (or Otis) is a Great President and Earl of Hell, commanding sixty legions of demons. He tells of all things past and future, and reconciles friends and foes. He is depicted as an ugly viper, but when he changes shape, he puts himself in human shape, with big teeth and two horns. When in human shape he carries a sharp and bright sword in his hand.
(Count/President) Morax (also Foraii, Marax and Farax) is a Great Earl and President of Hell, having thirty-six legions of demons under his command. He teaches Astronomy and all other liberal sciences, and gives good and wise familiars that know the virtues of all herbs and precious stones. He is depicted as a big bull with the face of a man. It has been proposed that Morax is related to the Minotaur which Dante places in Hell (Inferno, Canto xii). See Fred Gettings, Dictionary of Demons (1988) His name seems to come from Latin "morax", that delays, that stops.
Caacrinolaas as depicted in the "Dictionnaire Infernal" (1863).
(Count/President) Glasya-Labolas (also Caacrinolaas, Caassimolar, Classyalabolas, Glassia-labolis, Glasya Labolas, Gaylos-Lobos) is a mighty President of Hell who commands thirty-six legions of demons. He is the author and captain of manslaughter and bloodshed, tells all things past and to come, gains the minds and love of friends and foes causing love among them if desired, incites homicides and can make a man invisible. He is depicted as a dog with the wings of a griffin.
Foras(alternatively Forcas or Forrasis) is a powerful President of Hell, being obeyed by twenty-nine legions of demons.
Not to be confused with Furcas.
He teaches logic and ethics in all their branches, the virtues of all herbs and precious stones, can make a man witty, eloquent, invisible, and live long, and can discover treasures and recover lost things. He is depicted as a strong man. His name seems to derive from Latin foras(out, outside).

The Thirty-first Spirit is Foras. He is a Mighty President, and appeareth in the Form of a Strong Man in Human Shape. He can give the understanding to Men how they may know the Virtues of all Herbs and Precious Stones. He teacheth the Arts of Logic and Ethics in all their parts. If desired he maketh men invisible, and to live long, and to be eloquent. He can discover Treasures and recover things Lost. He ruleth over 29 Legions of Spirits, and his Seal is this, which wear thou, etc.
— S. L. MacGregor Mathers (1904)[22]

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Malphasis a mighty Great President of Hell, having forty legions of demons under his command.
Not to be confused with Malthus (demon).
He builds houses, high towers and strongholds, throws down the buildings of the enemies, can destroy the enemies' desires or thoughts (and/or make them known to the conjurer) and all what they have done, gives good familiars, and can bring quickly artificers together from all places of the world. Malphas accepts willingly and kindly any sacrifice offered to him, but then he will deceive the conjurer. He is depicted as a crow that after a while or under request changes shape into a man, and speaks with a hoarse voice.
Haagenti (also Haage, Hage) is a Great President of Hell, ruling thirty-three legions of demons. He makes men wise by instructing them in every subject, transmutes all metals into gold, and changes wine into water and water into wine. Haagenti is depicted as a big bullwith the wings of a griffin, changing into a man under request of the conjurer.

Camio in bird form as depicted in Collin de Plancy's Dictionnaire Infernal, 1863 edition.
Camio (also Caim, Caym) appears in Ars Goetia, the first part of The Lesser Key of Solomon as a Great President of Hell, ruling over thirty legions of demons. Much detail is offered: he is a good disputer, gives men the understanding of the voices of birds, bullocks, dogs, and other creatures, and of the noise of the waters too, and gives true answers concerning things to come. He is depicted in 19th and 20th century occultist illustrations as appearing in the form of the black bird called a thrush, but soon he changes his shape into a man that has a sharp swordin his hand. When answering questions he seems to stand on burning ashes or coals. The title "President" of Hell would suggest a parallel with the presiding officer of a college or convocation, which are the only pre-modern uses of the term. Camio's name seems to be taken from the biblical first murderer, Cain.
Ose (also Osé, Oze, Oso, Voso) is a Great President of Hell, ruling three legions of demons. He makes men wise in all liberal sciences and gives true answers concerning divine and secret things; he also brings insanity to any person the conjurer wishes, making him/her believe that he/she is the creature or thing the magician desired, or makes that person think he is a king and wearing a crown, or a pope. Ose is depicted as a leopard that after a while changes into a man. His name seems to derive from Latin "os", mouth, language, or "osor", that who abhors.
Amy (also Avnas) is the 58th spirit, a President of Hell,[6] and according to Johann Weyer's Pseudomonarchia daemonum:[23]

Amy is a great president, and appeareth in a flame of fier, but having taken mans shape, he maketh one marvelous in astrologie, and in all the liberall sciences, he procureth excellent familiars, he bewraieth treasures preserved by spirits, he hath the government of thirtie six legions, he is partlie of the order of angels, partlie of potestats, he hopeth after a thousand two hundreth yeares to returne to the seventh throne: which is not credible.

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Valac (also Ualac, Valak, Valax, Valu, Valic, Volac) is the mighty Great President of Hell, having thirty legions of demons under his command. Valac is said to give true answers about hidden treasures; he reveals where serpents can be seen, and delivers them harmless to the magician. He is said to appear as a small poor boy with angel wings riding on a two-headed dragon.

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The Chinese 10 Courts of Hell

Hell is the place where humans will be brought to after they had died. Typically, according to believes based on legends, COW HEAD (牛头Niutou) and HORSE FACE (马面Mamian) will be the ones who will bring you down!

After being brought down, you will have to cross the NAI HE QIAO (奈何橋), or a bridge to Hell! After crossing this bridge you are now finally at the main hell gates entrance.

However, Hell is not as simple as what you may imagine it to be.

To generalized, there are 18 levels of hell and in this 18 levels, there are 10 courts. Hell is itself a very complicated underground maze.

However, the above statement is only a very general understanding of what most humans knows about hell. In fact, it is a lot more complicated than that !

Taoism and Buddhism Version of the Same Hell

There is the Taoism (Daoism) version of our Chinese Hell as well the Buddhism version of our Chinese Hell. Although both have much that they share in common and that they both work hand in hand together, but the two however also have differences too.

Originally, it is just the Taoism version as it is the Chinese Hell that we are speaking of. The most original and pure forms of Chinese religions will be Taoism and Confucianism. Hence hell was initially based on them.

However with Buddhism being spread into China from India by DA MO and as a gradual matter of time, Buddhism had rooted itself deeply into China as well, the Buddhism version of the Chinese Hell began to take form too !

The 36 level of Heavens and 36 Grounds

According to the Taoism books, it has been said that there are both 36 heavens and 36 grounds in this universe. In the 36th level of heaven lives the most Original Supreme God. Which is the highest, mightiest and powerful one.

On the 35th level of the heaven lives the Spiritual Treasure Supreme God. As for the 34th level of Heaven lives the Ethics Virtues Supreme God which has been said to have once incarnated to Lao Tse / Lao Zi who was the founder of Taoism.

These above mentioned 3 are the top 3 gods in the Taoism (universe).

The Jade Emperor lives in the 33rd heaven. He is the overall king of gods being in charge of 33 heavens, 36 grounds which is inclusive of the legendary hell and not forgetting to oversee the mortal world.

Where is the Hell?

Based on Taoism documents, hell is under the sea, or so called beneath the sea bed. The kingdom of Hell has 10 palace halls with a respective king in each.

In Each of the respective Palaces lies a Court which we will report to the king upon our deaths. These courts are known to be as the 10 courts of HELL !!!!

Which are the 10 Courts of Hell ?

It is not in the case that all of us will report to all of the 10 courts and all of the 10 kings. But however there is a also a possibility that we might as well.

Basically each court of hell has a different function which base on what type of sins and crimes and wrong doings we have all done when we were alive as humans.

So which are the 10 courts of Hell? Well, they are basically as follows :

The Ten Courts of Chinese Hell
Court 1 : Mirror of Retribution. Ruled by Qin Guan Wang (秦廣王蔣)
Court 2 : Pool of Filth and Hell of Ice. Ruled by Qu Jiang Wang (楚江王歷)
Court 3 : Black Rope Hell and Upside-Down Prision. Ruled by Song Di Wang (宋帝王余)
Court 4 : Lake of Blood and Terrible Bee Torture. Ruled by Wu Guan Wang (五官王呂)
Court 5 : Sixteen Departments of Heart Gouging. Ruled by Yen Lo Wang (閻羅王包)
Court 6 : Screaming Torture and Administrative Errors. Ruled by Bian Cheng Wang (卞城王畢)
Court 7 : Tortured by Mincing Machine. Ruled by Tai Shan Wang (泰山王董)
Court 8 : Hot Suffocation Hell. Ruled by Du Shi Wang (都市王黃)
Court 9 : Iron Web and Office of Fair Trading. Ruled by Ping Deng Wang (平等王陸)
Court 10 : The Wheel of Rebirth. Ruled by Zhuang Lun Wang (轉輪王薛)

The Birthdays of the 10 Kings

Birthdays of the 10 Kings based of the Chinese Lunar Calendars
Please do take note that below date are Chinese dates and not Western date. The Chinese Lunar Calendar for your information is 1 month slower than the western Gregorian Calendar.

Qin Guan Wang court 1 king

Court 1 : Qin Guan Wang (秦廣王蔣) The first day of the second lunar month (February 1st)

Qu Jiang Wang Court 2 king

Court 2 : Qu Jiang Wang (楚江王歷) The first day of the third lunar month. (March 1st)

Song Di Wang Court 3 King

Court 3 : Song Di Wang (宋帝王余) The 8th day of the second lunar month ( February 8th)

Wu Guan Wang court 4 king

Court 4 : Wu Guan Wang (五官王呂) The 28th day of the second lunar month ( February 28th)

Yen Lo Wang court 5 king

Court 5 : Yen Lo Wang (閻羅王包) The 8th day of the first lunar month. ( January 8th)

Bian Cheng Wang court 6 king

Court 6 : Bian Cheng Wang (卞城王畢) The 8th day of the third lunar month. ( March 8th)

Tai Shan Wang Court 7 king

Court 7 : Tai Shan Wang (泰山王董) The 27th day of the third lunar month ( March 27th )

Du Shi Wang court 8 king

Court 8 : Du Shi Wang (都市王黃) The first day of the 4th lunar month. ( April 1st)

Ping Deng Wang court 9 king

Court 9 : Ping Deng Wang (平等王陸) The 15th day of the 4th lunar month. ( April 15th )

Zhuang Lun Wang court 10 king

Court 10 : Zhuang Lun Wang (轉輪王薛) The 17th day of 4th lunar month (April 17th )

Miscellaneous Information of the Kings

For your information, Qin Guan Wang (秦廣王蔣) is said to be actually Jiang Ziwen ( 蒋子文 ) of the Han Dynasty and Yen Lo Wang (閻羅王包) is said to be actually Bao Zheng (包拯) of the Song Dynasty.

For your additional information, initially Yen Lo Wang (閻羅王包) was in charge of the first palace of hell, Court 1. However, he had send the dead, back into the mortal world for those who died of injustices to clear up their false charge too many times that in the end he was demoted to the fifth palace of hell.

What are the 10 Courts of Hell?

The below will be a basic introductions to the 10 courts of hell. The Crime that you have committed and the punishment that you will get.

First Court of Hell
Crime: Violating the code of filial piety
Punishment: Put under heavy slabs and boulders or squeezed in the middle of the grinder

Second Court of Hell
Crime: Gossiping, Stealing, Wickedness
Punishment: Having your tongue pierced, Made to kneel on steel granules, Boiled in a cauldron, disemboweled, and put in a volcanic chamber

Third Court of Hell
Crime : Corruption and greed, Disobedience and disrespect to elders, Violating and state a Confucian principles or being an unjust official

Punishment : Handcuffed and beaten, Have your ribs pierced, body grilled, your lungs, heart, liver, intestines and eyes torn out, Have your heart removed, knees crushed and face scraped by a mental instrument

Fourth Court of Hell
Crime : General Sins, Cheating or evading income taxes, Stealing, Breaking promises
Punishment : Hurled into a torrential river, made to kneel on bamboo spikes, boiled in oil, head struck open,
Drowned under a heavy stone ,Have your hands swan off, have your lips split

Fifth Court of Hell
Crime : Cruelty to animals and friends
Punishment :Have your heart torn out with hooks or thrown onto protruding swords

In this Sixth Court of Hell, those who have already been punished but are still unrepentant, are punished further. This includes all crimes against any deity or Buddha or breaking any Buddhist or Confucian laws.

Sixth Court of Hell
Crime : Stealing from temples committing blasphemy , Killing animals
Punishment : Made to kneel on iron nails, swanned in two, gnawed by rats,Have your body chopped in half

Seventh Court of Hell
Crime : Rebelling against authorities , Spreading false rumors , Using drugs, causing quarrels
Punishment : Torn apart by dogs, Have your tongue pulled out , Thrown into a pot of boiling water

Eighth Court of Hell
Crime : Committing crimes against Confucianism and operating houses for immoral purposes
Punishment : Crushed under carriage wheels, sliced, disemboweled, struck by lighting, and having tongues, arms and legs cut off

Ninth Court of Hell
Crime : Smuggling, committing arson , Writing or painting erotic literature or scenes
Punishment :Attacked by snakes, stung by bees, tortured or trafficking drugs in boiling oil
Flattened between two planks, have your head crushed in an iron ring, skull steamed, bones scraped and tendons pulled out

In the Tenth Court of Hell, the President passes his final judgment and the sinner goes through one of the seven-ways in the Wheel of Reincarnation. Shaped like a wheel, wind and clouds billow out from the circle in the centre and the six other circles surrounding it. Depending on the sinner's past life, he will enter a particular way which will determine how he or she will be reborn.

Tenth Court of Hell
The sinner will be reincarnated as:

First Way : Wealthy and powerful human
Second Way : Birds
Third Way : Farmers and laborers
Fourth Way : Working class folk
Fifth Way : Dragons, fish, crabs, insects or sea creatures
Sixth Way : Lions, tigers, horses, deer, elephant or other four-legged animals
Seventh Way : Poor, lonely and the destitute

Wheel of Reincarnation / Life

In this Wheel of Reincarnation or the Wheel of life, you will be reincarnated into the 7 ways or the so called 6 realms

The 7 ways are already as per mentioned above and the 6 realms will be :
1) God Realm (天道) : Devas ; Blissful State
2) Demi-God Realm (修罗道) : Asura /Titan ; Jealousy & Anger
3) Human Realm (人道)
4) Animal Realm (畜生道)
5) Hungry Ghost Realm (饿鬼道) : Petra ; strong possessiveness & desires, always hungry & thirsty
6) Hell Realm (地狱道) : Naraka ; Remain in hell & continue to be punish till negative Karma is used up

The below will now be a slightly more detailed description to the individual 10 courts of Hell.

Court 1

Chinese 10 Courts of Hell - Court 1

This is where you will first report to !

The court inside this first palace is in the hall and it is also the entry door to hell. The first king of the first palace is Qin Guan Wang (秦廣王蔣)., who is in charge of people's date of birth and death

There you will face the Mirror of reflection ! In this mirror all of the things that you have done when you are living will be reflected out in the mirror as if it is like some movie or drama in the TV or Cinema.

This Sin mirror with 50-feet width and 10-feet height on the stage. The mirror of reflection is also known as Sin Mirror or Karma Mirror.

This is where you will really get to have a chance to look at yourself and what have you really done ! Have you been good or bad etc...

This one mirror every single individual will get their turn to face it , one by one at a time. After you have seen everything, the king will be made his verdict based on what the mirror has reflected.

Your punishments to your sins and crimes and to what court you will go to after this will be based on this court 1 king, Qin Guan Wang (秦廣王蔣).

Some of the lucky ones can even proceed straight to court 10 immediately and await to be reborn. Such People are the ones who have the benevolent deeds with good virtue will be protected and escorted to pass the hell and be sent to the heaven or happiest world. People have some kind deeds and charitable work will be sent to 10th palace of the hell and wait for rebirth. People with evil behaviors will bring up the a stage.

Court 2

Chinese 10 Courts of Hell - Court 2

Court 2 king is Qu Jiang Wang (楚江王歷)

There are quite a few things in this part of hell and they are as follows :
1)Hell of Dark Clouds of Dust
2)Hell of Night Soil and Urine
3)Hell of Five Pronged Fork
4)Hell of Extreme Hunger
5)Hell of Excruciating Thirst
6)Hell of Slough and Blood
7)Hell with Boiling Copper Cauldrons
8)Hell of Iron Corslets
9)Hell of Great Scales
10) Hell where you will be pecked by Cocks
11)Hell of Rushing Ashes
12)Hell where the Body will be cut into pieces
13)Hell of Knives and swords
14)Hell of the Beasts
15)Hell of Cold an Ice
16)Hell of numerous Copper Cauldrons

Some examples of why you get such punishments are because you are a kidnapper, claimed a lost deposit of somebody for your ownself into your own account. Due to your own incompetency you are resulted in the tragic and sufferings of others.

Court 3

Chinese 10 Courts of Hell - Court 3

In the third palace of Hell lies court 3 and the King is Song Di Wang (宋帝王余).

This is basically one large Hell with many small dungeons. In this Hell, there are :
1) Hell of Rib Piercing
2) Hell of handcuffs
3) Hell where your Knees are Crushed
4) Hell where you drink blood

Some Examples of why you gain entry into this hell will be due to :
1) A Terrible , Bad and lousy Wife who is a burden and a Worry to the husband
2) A Disobedient Slave, Maid, Servant, Employee
3) Cheating on the funds of the Company, Family, Country or Friends
4) Unreasonably delayed a funeral or done forgery

Court 4

Chinese 10 Courts of Hell - Court 4

In this fourth palace of hell, lies Court 4 and the king to it is Wu Guan Wang (五官王呂).

In this hell, you will be thrown into a roaring stream, made to kneel on spikes, get your tendon cut off, flesh gimleted , limps cut off, sit on sharp rocks, lips are splited and buried under gravel.

Some examples of why you will receive such punishment will be due to :
1) Deliberately opening and reading of letters which you should not have
2) Pilfered oil from the sanctuary lamp
3) Not giving money to the needy
4) Spreading of garish rumors
5) You are a Litter bug

Court 5

Chinese 10 Courts of Hell - Court 5

The king to the fifth palace of hell, Court 5 it is Yen Lo Wang (閻羅王包).

In this Hell, are those who are punished for being unbelievers who defy, rapists, seductive woman, brigands, harlots, those who curse monks, priest etc.., arson on properties and nature, ill treatment to animals and did not bury them well.

Court 6

Chinese 10 Courts of Hell - Court 6

In the sixth palace of hell is Court 6 with Bian Cheng Wang (卞城王畢) as the King.

In this hell, you will kneel on iron filing, nipped by insects, crushed under rollers, sawn into half, drink mucky waters and kicked by donkeys.

Some of the people you will find here would be those who :
1) Curse Nature, Gods, Buddha etc..
2) Disrespect Religion or who challenge the religion
3) Destruction to religious buildings, objects etc...
4) Promote Obscenities and Porn instead of putting a stop to it.

Court 7

Chinese 10 Courts of Hell - Court 7

In the seventh palace of hell is Court 7 and King to it is Tai Shan Wang (泰山王董).

Sometimes, this hell is referred to the hell of remorse and self hatred. This is the hell whereby your legs will be hacked and burnt, ankles bitten by dogs, your flayed skin is fed to the hogs and after which you will be pecked by eagles.

Some examples of the why you are here is simply because you have :
1) Violated or raided Tombs
2) Lazy, neglectful, never perform your duties well as mentors, teachers, lecturers etc..
3) drug traffickers,
4) Staged a Rebellion against your master
5) caused quarrels ,conflicts or done sow discords

Court 8

Chinese 10 Courts of Hell - Court 8

Court 8 is in the eighth palace of hell and Du Shi Wang (都市王黃) is the King to this place.

In this hell, you will get crushed under carriage wheels, tongue cut out, sliced into pieces and ripped into bits.

You are probably here because of disrespect ,rudeness or because you bully your parents and other elderly folks. After which you will be send into the tenth court and be turned into as animals, most likely.

Court 9

Chinese 10 Courts of Hell - Court 9

In ninth palace of hell court 9 is under King Ping Deng Wang (平等王陸) !
In this hell, your Bones are scraped, tendons snapped, your head will be crushed in iron rings, and your Skull steamed in frying pan.

Some examples of what you are guilty of will be such as

1)Guilty of the Ten Great crimes
2)Wrote Erotic books, drew dirty pictures, photo dirty photos, you are an abortionists

This place is sometimes also called as the city of suicides.

Court 10

Chinese 10 Courts of Hell - Court 10

Zhuang Lun Wang (轉輪王薛) is the king of the tenth palace of hell, court 10 ! King Zhuang Lun Wang (轉輪王薛) is in charge of the rebirth of death spirits, who might become saints, human, spirits, animal, ghost or staying in the Hell.

Only when your agony is completed and that you have truly repented for what you have done after receiving all of your dued punishments, will you then be reborn.

King Zhuang Lun Wang (轉輪王薛) will then decide the manner of your next existence before sending you to have a ride on the wheel of Reincarnation / Life.

Wheel of 6 Incarnations

You shall aim for the boat across the Styx to proceed to the Wheel but you can get knocked off down into the waters by fierce demons sometimes.

孟婆 Meng Po 01

After you have already crossed the Styx, you will see MENG PO (孟婆) awaiting for you of your arrival. She will give to you the soup of forgetfulness in which you will forget everything of your current life and your punishments.

孟婆 Meng Po 03

After which will you then proceed to the wheel of Reincarnation / Life finally.
Sometimes it has been believed and said that it is because you did not drink the finish the soup, therefore you can have memories of your previous life or of what you have been through in hell.

When you are on the wheel, the wheel will spin round and round , faster and faster until you are finally being shoot off into a void and land into a body of something such as a human , animal etc.. and you shall begin your new life all over again.

However, if your negative karma is still too strong, you will not be reborn but instead, you will stay in hell almost permanently and get back to be punished again ! You will only leave hell after all of your negative karma is being used up. It is only then will you get be to be reborn.

Source
http://buddhism.about.com/od/basicbuddhistteachings/tp/Six-Realms-of-Existence.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bhavacakra
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Six_realms
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diyu
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saṃsāra
http://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/六道
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destroyer · Jan 2, 2022

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wisdom_King

The Ten Wisdom KingsEdit

The Wisdom Kings Aparajita (Wúnéngshēng Míngwáng; left), Mahācakra (Dàlún Míngwáng; center), and Padanakṣipa (Bùzhì Míngwáng; right). Part of a series of rock carvings depicting the Ten Wisdom Kings in Dazu District, Chongqing, China.
Another grouping found in certain Chinese depictions is the Ten Great Wisdom Kings (十大明王; Shí Dà Míngwáng). The acknowledged canonical source of the grouping is from The Sutra of the Liturgy for Brilliant Contemplation of the Ten Wrathful Wisdom Kings of the Illusory Net of the Great Yoga Teachings (佛說幻化網大瑜伽教十忿怒明王大明觀想儀軌經; Fóshuō Huànhuàwǎng Dà yújiājiào Shífènnù Míngwáng Dàmíng Guānxiǎng Yíguǐ Jīng).[36]There are several different groupings of the ten Kings, which differ in the removal and addition of certain vidyārājas, as well as attributing some Kings to different buddhas and bodhisattvas. In medieval and modern Chinese Buddhist practice, the Ten Kings are regularly invoked in repentance ceremonies, such as the Liberation Rite of Water and Land, where they are offered offerings and entreated to expel evil from the ritual platform.[37][38]

One version of the list of Ten Wisdom Kings are as follows:[36]

Acala - Manifestation of Sarvanivāraṇaviṣkambhin
Trailokyavijaya - Manifestation of Vajrapani
Mahācakra - Manifestation of Maitreya
Padanakṣipa - Manifestation of Samantabhadra
Aparājita - Manifestation of Kṣitigarbha
Yamāntaka - Manifestation of Amitābha
Hayagrīva - Manifestation of Avalokiteśvara
Vajrahāsa (大笑明王; Ch. Dàxiào Míngwáng) - Manifestation of Ākāśagarbha
Ucchuṣma (穢跡金剛明王; Ch. Huìjì Jīngāng Míngwáng, lit. "Vajra Being of Impure Traces") - Manifestation of Śakyamuni
Ucchuṣma (?) (火頭金剛明王; Ch. Huǒtóu Jīngāng Míngwáng, lit. "Fire-Headed Vajra Being") - Manifestation of Mahāvairocana[a]

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https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asura_(Buddhism)

AsurendraEdit

The leaders of the asuras are called asurendra(Pāli: Asurinda, Chinese: 阿修羅王; Pinyin: Āxiūluó-wáng; Romaji: Ashura-ō), literally meaning "Asura-lord". There are several of these, as the Asuras are broken into different tribes or factions. Among them are the bow-wielding Dānaveghasa Asuras, and the terrible-faced Kālakañjakas.

Asura in Kōfuku-ji, Nara, 734, Japanese.
In Pali texts, names that are found include Vepacitti, Rāhu (believed to be synonymous with Verocana), Pahārāda, Sambara, Bali, Sucitti, and Namucī. According to Buddhaghosa, the three primary leaders were Vepacitti, Rāhu and Pahārāda.[7]

Mahayana literature tends to recognize four primary leaders, whose biographies are explained in detail in both the Saddharmasmṛtyupasthāna Sūtra and the Daśabhūmika Sūtra. According to this tradition, these asuras live 84,000 yojanas beneath the ocean floor on the northern side of Mount Sumeru, which are divided into four layers.

Rāhu
- Abode: His body is large like Mount Sumeru and he resides in the "Bright Light Castle" (Chinese: 光明城; pinyin: Guāngmíng-chéng; Romaji: Kōmyō-jō) that is 8,000 yojanas in height and width.21,000 yojanas beneath the first layer of ocean floor.
- Karma: In a past life, he was a brahminwho managed to save a stupa from being burned down and vowed that in a future life he would procure a higher status. However, he practiced killing and because he did not cultivate all wholesome karmas, his body was destroyed and he fell into the asura realm.
- Lifespan: 500 human years is equal to a day and night in Rāhu's realm, which lasts for 5,000 years.
Balior Baḍi
- Bio: His name is Sanskrit for "powerful", which refers to his defeat and binding by Śakra. He is brother of Rāhu and his children are all named "Veroca."
- Abode: "Double Leisure Castle" (Chinese: 雙遊城; pinyin: Shuāngyóu-chéng; Romaji: Sōyu-jō) 8,000 yojanas in height and width, located in a land called "Moon Garland" (Chinese: 月鬘; pinyin: Yuèmán; Romaji: Getsuman) 21000 yojanas beneath the second layer of the ocean floor.
- Karma: In a past life, he stole others' property. He held wrong views and gave to those following the path of greed, satisfying them with food and drink. As a result of this, he fell into the asura realm.
- Lifespan: 600 human years is equal to a day and night in Bali's realm, which lasts for 6,000 years
Kharakaṇṭhaor Kharaskandha
- Abode: "Gāmbhīra Castle" (Chinese: 鋡毘羅城; pinyin: Hánpíluó-chéng; Romaji: Kanbira-jō), 8,000 yojanas in height and width, located in a land called "Sunava" (Chinese: 修那婆; pinyin: Xiūnàpó; Romaji: Shunaba) 21000 yojanas beneath the third layer of the ocean floor.
- Karma: In a past life, he gave food to those who broke the precepts. On festival days he often misconducted himself in such sports as wrestling and archery. He also gave impure things. As a result of this, he fell into the asura realm.
- Lifespan: 700 human years is equal to a day and night in Bali's realm which lasts for 7,000 years.
Vemacitrin(Pāli: Vepacitti)
- Bio: He married a gandharva maiden who gave birth to Shachi. Shachi later married Śakra, making Vemacitrin the king of the deva's father-in-law.
- Abode: "Gāmbhīra Castle" (Chinese: 鋡毘羅城; pinyin: Hánpíluó-chéng; Romaji: Kanbira-jō), 13,000 yojanas in height and width, located in a land called "Unmoving" (Chinese: 不動; pinyin: Bùdòng; Romaji: Fudō) 21000 yojanas beneath the third layer of the ocean floor.
- Karma: In a past life, he gave to those who kept the precepts but held evil views. Other times he offered protection to trees for his own sake. As a result of this, he fell into the asura realm.

According to the Lotus Sutra, the four leaders of the asura took refuge in the Buddha after hearing his sermon.

destroyer · Jan 2, 2022

https://vimeo.com/ondemand/godsoflesserlight

The Gods of the Lesser Light

On the fourth day of creation, God made two lights in the sky. One to rule the hours of the day and another to rule the hours of the night. Each of these lights were created in the visage of two different types of Gods, the gods of the greater light(The Gods of Light), and the gods of the lesser light (the gods of darkness). There are a number of these deities and we discussed twelve of the Gods of Light in our last webinar.

We touched on the presence of the gods of the lesser light, but we did not give you their names or how to protect yourself from them. In our next webinar, we will give you details on the names and functions of the gods of the lesser light for the first time. We will also give you the protective invocations that will help you stay clear of their dark attacks. Most people die in their sleep at night. Most suicides happen at night. Most murders, rapes, and assaults happen at night, largely due to the efforts of the gods of the lesser light. These gods thrive on the energy of human fear, anxiety, and hate. They are the sworn enemies of the gods of the greater light. The create the very fabric of darkness that we call the night.

Learn who they are and how to protect yourself from their attacks on humanity.

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https://thekroven.sg/a/blog/post/magick-for-beginners-guide

Magick For Beginners Guide

25 Jul, 2024

Magick For Beginners Guide
If you have somehow found yourself here or intentionally clicked on the link to learn magic, congratulations! You are at the right place. Below is a no-frills, comprehensive guide to the western understanding of magic.

Magick Introduction	What is magick and witchcraft? What is a spell? What constitutes a spell? Magic with a "k"
Meditation basics	Why is it important? Meditation technique
Visualisation	Visualisation vs imagination Visual magick
True Will	What is your purpose? Aligning purpose with magick
Gnosis	Types of gnosis Gnosis safety
Energy	What is energy work? Feeling energy The energy body
Psychic senses	The 8 psychic senses Ways psychic abilities are awoken
Models of Magick	Spirit model Energy model Psychological model Information model Meta model
Laws of magick	Law of cause and effect Law of knowledge Law of association Law of similarity Law of contagion Law of names Law of words of power
Correspondences	How to use magickal correspondences Correspondences are not concrete rules
The 5 elements	The element of Fire The element of Air The element of Water The element of Earth The element of Spirit
Types of magickal practice	Divination Energy work Spellwork Astrology Elemental magick Enchantment Magickal herbalism Shadow work Sigil magick
Safety	Physical safety Spiritual safety Safety on the internet

Magick Introduction
Let me preface this by saying that the magic that you have seen on television is not representative of what actual magic is. The art of the craft itself has intrigued many, along with the allure of sudden fame, money and love. This is NOT what magic is about. Can practicing magic gain you those things and more? Probably. But it is ultimately not the end goal to magick.
Magick is also not an easy short-cut to get whatever you desire. In fact, you would find that the journey of learning magick is not an easy one, with tears and sweat shed along the way. The journey matters as much as the end destination, with each practitioner's journey looking a little different, depending on what you believe in.
I must also mention that this guide is not a definitive post. It is accumulation of what I have learned and gone through the past decade, diving through books and walking the path. You should treat it as such that the information within can be malleable to your own personal beliefs, and I always encourage reading any form of materia with critical thought. With that out of the way, let's get started.
What is magick and witchcraft?
Magick is the art of weaving intangible forces to your will. We consider magick to be a real supernatural phenomena, often indescribable through common scientific means. A famous occultist named Aleister Crowley describes magick as the "science" of understanding one's self and one's own situation. A heavy importance on individuality and self-knowledge is required when it comes to advancing the art of magick.
Witchcraft is an emcompassing term in modern times that refers to weaving said intangible forces in a specialised way, often involving folk remedies, herbalism, superstitions, spells and a consistent connection with nature. It is considered "Low" magick, using magick for material reasons like love, money and less to do with spiritual matters like ~understanding the truth of the universe~ ~spiritual ascension~, you get the idea.
What is a spell?
A spell is an intentional act of manifestation, often accompanied with chants and/or ingredients. It is an act of firing off magick.
What constitutes a spell?
I have broken up the essence of a spell into 3 core components.
Intention + Will + Gnosis = Manifestation
Intention is your reason(s) for desiring the manifestation. Your will is the alignment of your purpose in accordance to the manifestation. Gnosis is the state of altered consciousness required to direct the manifestation to your desired goals of the spell. Take note that a manifestation of a spell may not necessarily always be a positive one, which means that while a spell can work, it can also work, badly.
Magic with a "k"
So what's the deal with magicK? The term magick was popularised by occultist Aleister Crowley to differentiate stage magic from real metaphysical phenomena. To be fair it doesn't really matter if you use the term magic or magick, although I prefer the term magic, so you would see me use it interchangeably from time to time.
In accordance to Crowley's understanding, the letter "k" is associated with the Egyptian god of magic and ritual, Khonsu. It is also associated with the Hebrew letter Kaf, symbolising the palm of a hand and power of the spiritual made manifest in the physical realm.

Meditation Basics
Meditation is a universal practice that focuses on emptying your mind or honing your focus on a singular intent. It is not a religious practice, although you may see this technique used in several religions.
Why is it important?
Meditation helps you in stilling and directing your thoughts for mundane and magickal means. I usually recommend meditating at least 10 minutes a day in a non-disruptive place. If you do not have the luxury of that, meditating during shower or before sleep is helpful too.
Sitting in an upright position is always the gold standard for meditation, you do not necessarily have to fold your legs in, sit in a position that is natural for you. If you find yourself acheing or getting pins and needles, change the posture to one that does not distract you.
Some practitioners believe that lying down is not a good position for meditation as it makes you more susceptible to falling asleep, however I find it to be a more effective way to go into deep gnosis. Both positions has it's pros and cons, and if you can fight the sensation of sleep you will find wonderful benefits in lying down.
Meditation technique
There are many ways to meditate, below is a basic magickal meditation that involves mindfulness and can be done daily and before any magickal work.

Remember to stretch before and after meditation. Stretching proves to be an effective way of circling power through your vessel.
Take your non-dominant index finger (Left index finger if you are ambidextrous) and rub the middle of your forehead where your third eye area is. Generate enough heat to leave a warm sensation after but not to cause pain.
Close your eyes and sit comfortably. Focus on the lingering sensation on your third eye as you take it slow deep breaths. When your mind wanders, bring the focus back to the sensation felt on your third eye.
As you breath in, visualise yourself breathing in pure, white air. Hold it in and visualise the torrent of white air cleaning every inch of your body.
As you breath out, visualise yourself breathing out a blackish-greyish air.
Repeat this breathing visualisation, everytime you breathe out, the air exhaled becomes lighter and lighter until it is white.
Do not rush through this visualisation but allow the natural visuals of your mind to show you when the air exhaled is white.
End the meditation by opening your eyes and stretching.

What you have done is a simple cleansing meditation that utilises tactile meditation (lingering sensation on the third eye) and guided meditation (visualisation).

Visualisation
Visualisation is the process of creating mental images without relevant external stimuli. It utilises the power of the mind to engage all 5 senses. It is another core skill that aids the practitioners tremendously in manifesting magick.
Visualisation vs imagination
Visualisation and imagination are often used interchangeably and rightfully so, except for a few key differences that sets them apart. Imagination is the creation of said mental images, while visualisation involves that and the ability to visualise yourself manipulating said mental images.
Visualisation often requires the practitioner to involve themself in the simulation of all 5 senses and be able to manipulate said visuals. For example, you can imagine a scene of a beach by visualising the feeling of sand under your feet, the swealtering heat under the afternoon sun, the lingering salt on your lips from the waves of the ocean.
With imagination, you will then imagine the next scene, with you drinking a sip of margarita under your beach tent. However for visualisation, you have to consistently produce a series of mental images of you walking from the shoreline of the beach to the tent, patting the sand off of the chair, sitting down, your thighs sweating, looking over to the right and picking up a cold glass of good ol' margarita. Visualisation is an experience, it is more mentally taxing but an important way to enter gnosis for magickal work.
Visual magick
So how does visualisation come into play with magick? Often times, practitioners report entering into a trance state (half-conscious) while performing these visualisations. This is key to entering spiritual realms and having magickal experiences as the goal is to the bypass the fully conscious mind. You can view visualisation as the doorway for the mind to connect to other places and spiritual beings.
With repeated visualisation exercises, (you can find a ton of those on Youtube under guided meditations) You may observe experiencing peculiar visions not crafted by your mind. For example, what is a typical day of visualising at the beach may be interrupted by a majestic pink frog that leaps into your lap. It makes no sense, and you sure as heck did not visualise that. It is also normal to experience powerful dreams of entering into another realm after intense visualisation as you have already exhausted your mind.
I recommend starting off your visualisation by meditation, followed by imagining yourself stepping out of your body and walking an enclosed room you feel safe in. Always make sure to come back to your body before exiting visualisation.

True Will
True Will is a term popularised by Thelema, a spiritual philosophy that centers around finding your purpose, unique to each individual. Thelemites believe that the True Will is an innate divine purpose, beyond all forms of societal expectations.
I will be using this term loosely, specifically the term "Will" to point at the overall knowing of your purpose when you practice magick, which is an important aspect of manifesting your desired goals.
What is your purpose?
I will preface this by saying that finding your purpose is not an easy one, and you may never discover it until the day you die. In the minds of many practitioners, following your purpose is as good as training your intuition and forming an educated guess on what you innately feel pulled to.
In these circumstances I often recommend performing Shadow Work to understand the deepest aspects of your self as well as diving into your childhood memories to rediscover what you were drawn to.
Other methods that induce gnosis such as meditation and performing magick rituals like contacting your Higher Guardian Angel (HGA) or Personal Daimon (Under PGM). Such rituals are of course more advanced and I recommend picking up on basic material before advancing. This can take a matter of years depending on your learning pace.
Aligning purpose with magick
"A man who is doing his True Will has the inertia of the universe to assist him" - Aleister Crowley
This belief propogated by Crowley has trickled its way down into how we understand modern magick, the belief that when our actions and thoughts are in alignment with our purpose (True Will), the energy of the universe weaves its way for us to manifest so.
That is of course, a little tricky as most of us never really know our true purpose in this universe. However the journey of finding our purpose is as important as the destination. When we observe how certain spells and rituals we do manifest with ease, how it tends to manifest in a certain way, we can come to an understanding of how the world energetically turns for you when you align with your purpose.
This can mean that someone whose purpose is to bring abundance into their community may find their abundance and prosperity magick manifest with ease, however they made not find the same amount of success with love magick.
A person whose purpose is to heal animals for example, in this world may not find the same amount of success in their practice healing humans. The list goes on and on.

Gnosis
To be in gnosis is to be in a state of altered consciousness while your point of focus is zoomed is on one thing, often times your intentions for your spiriual practice. It is the source of divine knowledge passed down from spirits, deities, angels, demons etc.
Gnosis is often the overlooked part of manifesting your goals, as most people replace the word gnosis with "passion". The word passion itself is not wrong as it points to a strong emotional focus towards an intention, however it is not the totality of it.
The lack of passion is also one of the main attributions to why a spell may fail, but this is not accurate. It is the lack of gnosis that causes a spell to fail.
Types of gnosis
So there is a lack of passion or emotional involvement in the spell/ritual you are casting, what now? There are many other methods outside of passion that can activate the spellwork. The types of gnosis can be grouped into 2 groups: Inhibitory and Ecstatic.
Inhibitory gnosis is as it sounds, to inhibit and reduce. Methods like zen meditation, relaxation of the mind and body, fasting, sleep and sensory deprivation are all methods of inhibitory gnosis.
Ecstatic gnosis is the opposite, it is about overwhelming your human experience in order to bypass the conscious mind. Methods like intense emotions, orgasms, dancing, chanting, sensory overload, hyperventilation, ingesting herbs, drunkenness and pain are all methods ecstatic gnosis.
My go-to recommendation for inducing gnosis during spellwork is through holding of the the breath (and then releasing your breath to charge whatever you need), staring and not blinking until unbearable and pain via stretching.
Gnosis safety
As with all forms of gnosis inducements methods, make sure to prioritise your health before trying out a method. If you have a respiratory system, do not use the holding of breath method. Pain should be done in a safe setting, which means no blunt trauma or cutting. For pain, using static exercises like planks and arm raises tend to do the trick.

Energy
Energy is the raw material that pervades all of creation, it has been there since the dawn of the universe. The word energy itself is often used interchangeable with force, mana, but it represents the same phenomena, which is a multidimensional "spiritual particle", an untangible fabric that can be manipulated in a limitless amount of ways. It is the medium of our intentions.
What is energy work?
The specific term energy work refers to the awareness and manipulation of energy. Energy work can be considered a core foundational skill when it comes to advancing your practice, and I encourage everyone to experience this at least once even if you are not intending on being a practitioner.
Feeling energy
I see alot of people feeling discouraged and feeling like they have no "talent" for magick as they can't feel energy. Such a term is called energetic awareness. Some people have a knack for it more than others, but everyone has the ability to pick up this skill.
Feeling energy comes in two predominant ways, physical sensations and emotional fluctuations. You can practice feeling energy by using the assistance of tactile sensations like rubbing your third eye so that a lasting heat sensation is formed and using that as a crutch to feel the energy of your third eye. This can also be done by applying pressure on your fingertips, feet, and other parts of your body.
Emotional fluctuations can be found by triggering certain emotional encounters. Situations like getting shocked by a power outage at night, feeling irritated because you feel like someone behind is staring at you. Being fearful is also a strong emotional state that can allow you to grow your energy awareness. Even the dullest person can feel energy in a tense and anger-filled environment.
My recommendation is to work on feeling energy physically with the aid of tactile sensations, while forming organic emotional encounters. This means that you do not have to go out of your way to cause emotional fluctuations, but making use of the opportunities to hone your senses when the situation arises.
The energy body
The energy body, often referred to as the body of light or subtle body, is the innate body consisting of connecting energetic nodes and energy centers (chakras). This concept derives from ancient Taoist texts and then later fleshed out in the Tantra traditions. Modern western esoterica then syncretised this knowledge into what we know now as energy work.

Psychic senses
If our five physical senses are a faculty of the body responsible for gathering and processing information in the material world, our psychic senses (clair-senses) are an extension of our physical senses, meant to collect information from the other planes of existence.
The 8 psychic senses
Clairaudience: Clear hearing, ability to hear sounds, words, music physically and/or from the energy body.
Clairvoyance: Clear vision, ability to see different dimensions and spirits physically and/or through the mind's eye.
Clairsentience: Clear feeling, ability to sense with your gut and physical body.
Clairangency: Clear touch, also known as psychometry. The ability to gain information from an object by touching it.
Clairempathy: Clear emotion, ability to physically sense an emotion of a person, animal, situation, spirit.
Clairscent: Clear smell, ability to smell a fragrance/odor physically and/or from the energy body.
Clairsavorance: Clear taste, ability to taste without physical variables like food. Some individuals are able to "taste" the energy of past, present and future situations.
Claircognizance: Clear knowing, the ability to knowing something to be true. Sudden insight. Manifests in conjunction of feelings by a nagging idea and unrelentng thoughts.
Ways psychic abilities are awoken
Before I get into how we can awaken psychic senses, take note that most individuals are not born with psychic talents. I use the word "talent" as everyone has the capability to hone their psychic senses, but some of us are gonna be better at it than others. It is much more of an issue of dormancy rather than lack of in our psychic senses as we do not think to use them as we age. This is also the reason why children are more sensitive to psychic stimuli. Like a muscle, the more you use them, the easier it would be to utilise it.
Expected and encouraged methods of awakening psychic abilities include meditation and spiritual healing, employing gnosis, taking care of the physical body, enacting on your passion to learn about spirituality and practicing magick.
Unexpected ways one may awaken their psychic abilities include entering into situations of stress, like having near-death experiences, death of a loved one and childbirth. I would of course not recommend doing anything so dire in order to train your psychic senses.

Models of magick
The models of magick is a way to universally categorize how different magickal traditions view magic and places an importance on how no one model of thinking is better nor superior to the other. It also brings about common understanding among the underlying beliefs of each tradition and how you are not limited to just one set of beliefs! The models of magick is theorised by German occult athour Frater UD.
Spirit model
The spirit model is the oldest magickal belief of magic. The basic premise of the belief is that there is an existence of another world and godly spirits inhabit that world. All forms of power we gather are gained/borrowed from these spirits. A practitioner that believes in this magickal theory may find their practice involving acts of using gnosis to enter and travel the other worlds, make allies out of spirits and will them to your intentions.
Energy model
Popularised in the 18th century, the energy model is prevalent in shamanic, healing and miracle workers. The premise of the energy model is that all spiritual phenomena are energetic in nature and not caused by spirits or other planes of existence. Gnosis is required to perceive energy and the role of the practitioner who believes in this magickal theory act as a conduit of energy, connecting with other living beings and manipulates said energy.
Psychological model
The psychological model is a more modern magickal belief, the basic premise being that subconscious mind is connected with the collective, also known as the collective unconscious and therefore can affect magick. The practitioner's mind however, have to be conditioned first via gnosis, symbols and associations.
Information model
The most modern form of magickal theory, the information model was popularised in 1980s. It is the belief that energy is inherently chaotic, hence it requires information and commands to be directed to a certain goal. The practitioner can influence a situation or system by manipulating symbolic representaions. Interestingly enough, this is also the only model that does not necessarily require gnosis for manifestation.
Meta model
The meta model is the practice of mixing different magickal models, equipping yourself with magickal models appropriate to your current goals. This is under the belief that "Nothing is true, everything is permitted", that no one is bound by one magickal belief. Gnosis is utilised most of the time under the meta model.

Laws of magick
I have aptly named this section of the guide as "laws" of magick, and while there are no governing body or council dictating what laws you should abide by while practicing magic, there are a certain set of beliefs often found within the collective of practitioners. Once again, these are not hard and fast rules, but an interpretation of how magick flows. The following laws are shared by Pagan scholar P.E.I Bonewits.
Law of cause and effect
Chances are you have heard of the concept of karma, which is based on a cause and effect system. It is the concept of how anything done within the same condition or intent will be associated with the same consequences. In modern witchcraft, specifically Wicca (nature-based pagan religion) there is a belief where any energy you put out into the world will be returned to you three-fold. It is known as the three-fold law.
Law of knowledge
The law of knowledge is all about acquiring understanding of the self and everything around you. The phrase "knowledge is power" sums this law up perfectly.
Law of association
It is the concept where two objects/people have something similar in common, either one can be used to control the other.
Law of similarity
Also known as sympathetic magick, it is the concept of using an action to cause another intended action. For example, to make someone feel restless and feverish, a poppet doll made in the image of the individual can be soaked in boiling hot water.
Law of contagion
It is the concept of how a being's essence can be linked and transferred to another person/object. This is why taglocks (fingernail, blood, sweat, name, picture) are found in certain spells.
Law of names
It is said that if the full name of a spiritual being is known, a living being has complete control over it. This can also apply to humans as well, in which practitioners refer to it as their True Name. True Names are not your biological name, but rather a name granted by the spirits you work with, your Higher Self, or a name given to you through closed initiations.
Law of words of power
It is the law of how certain words are so powerful through its associations that it has the capability to enact magickal change. The most popular examples of these words are found in ancient papyri where the hidden names of gods are chanted during ritual.

Correspondences
In your spiritual journey of researching about the magickal properties of certain objects like herbs, crystals and spirits, you will come across the word correspondences very often. It is a list of objects and ideas inherently connected and associated with each other. Most practitioners believe in the idea that everything is interconnected, and the list of correspondences serves as a condensation of such information.
How to use magickal correspondences
The primary way magickal correspondences are used is to create symbolic connections in spells and rituals. For example, the magickal properties of a rose quartz is that of love and beauty. You may see the magickal correspondences of a rose quartz catalogued like this:
Rose quartz
Element: Earth, Water
Astrology sign: Taurus, Libra
Magickal properties: Love, Self-love, Beauty, Compassion
This means that the crystal rose quartz's corresponding element would be that of the earth and water, it's associated astrology sign is Taurus and Libra, and it's properties are that of love, beauty etc.
For example, you are a libra, creating a beauty spell jar and you would like to add a crystal that contains the relevant properties. You have 2 types of crystals to choose from, a rose quartz or moonstone. The moonstone also has properties of beauty but its corresponding astrology sign is that of Cancer. In most cases, you would choose the rose quartz as you are a Libra, which means your energy has more resonance with rose quartz and therefore, contain a stronger magickal effect when you create the beauty spell jar.
Correspondences are not concrete rules
Note that in the previous paragraph I mentioned "in most cases", once again like all concepts in the abstract art of magick, there are no hard and fast rules. Magickal correspondences are formed a long time ago by practitioners coming together, using trial and errors and gnosis from spirits to ascertain the properties of a certain thing/spirit.
You will see different sources attributing different properties to the same herb or deity, but this doesn't mean that either of them is wrong. This is why with the rose quartz example above, you see attributions to different elements (Earth and Water) according to different practitioners.
At the end of the day it is about how you resonate with a certain object, if you feel like the rose quartz feels more earthly in energy than watery, who is anyone to say you are wrong? With that said of course, before diving straight in and giving random attributes to different objects, you must have a solid experience with the object and a guage of how a certain item feels before deciding on your own correspondences.

The 5 elements
We often hear of the four elements, in particular Fire, Air, Water and Earth as not just material elements, but as spiritual concepts pravelent in all forms of magickal tradition. Working magickally with the four elements is considered natural magick, using tools like herbs, water, stones, fire and communing with elemental spirits. Due to the straight-forward understanding of such forces, most people do not think much of the four elements and deem it inferior to working with godly spirits, however that is not true. It is the cornerstone of all forms of magick you work with.
The element of Fire
It is said the the element of Fire is one that is closest to the divine, the Source. It is the element of passion, the masculine. Fire is transformative in nature, with the ability to both create and destroy. It is the hardest element to master for most practitioners, as the flames are unpredictable and destructive in nature. When you work with the element of fire, its inherent qualities spurs you to growth, ignites your willpower and desires. For the practitioner, the element of fire is TO WILL.
The element of Air
The element of Air is connected to the mind, our intellect and the power of knowledge. It is the masculine airy element that brings clarity and wisdom to the practitioner. It has been traditionally connected to the sky, soul and breath of life. When the divine will of fire is passed down to air, the mind discerns and brings inspiration down to manifestation. When you work with the element of air, your mental capacities are highly engaged and your find yourself being able to speak and learn with ease. For the practitioner, the element of air is TO KNOW.
The element of Water
Water is the feminine and bringer of life. It is adaptive in nature, able to take on all three states, solid, liquid and gaseous. Water is nurturing, it is the primal mother, whose depths we cannot see. She is the unconscious and the feeler. To work with the element of water, you must steel your courage against the unknown. In that, she can bring you hidden wisdoms of your emotional body, although it may not always be pleasant. Working with the element of water helps you in developing your psychic senses and empathy. The element of water is TO DARE.
The element of Earth
The element of earth is abundant all around us. She is the feminine that is still and silent. She is the enduring and patient giver who provides us the earth's bounty. She is also the giver of form and material manifestation. The original artist of the material, she resides over the ideas of beauty and aesthetics. When you work with the element of earth, you are honing the vessel she provides through endurance and strength. Qualities like patience, selflessness and beauty can also be observed in the practitioner when you work with earth. The element of earth is TO BE SILENT.
The element of Spirit
There is an extra element not discussed often when we look strictly at natural magick, that is the element of Spirit/Aether. The element of spirit is regarded as the essence of creation. It is the element of the Source which lives within every being and thing. The element of Spirit is different from the four elements where each of the other four elements has a set of certain attributes, but Spirit is not contained by such attributes. It is neither masculine nor feminine, but contains both. When you work with the element of Spirit, you are working with the Source, the origin of all origins. Increased spiritual and physical awareness, understanding and acceptance of your experiences are felt.

Types of magickal practice
Below are a series of common magickal practices that you can dive into. I recommend learning the foundations of each practice before specialising in a form for a holistic spiritual experience and understanding.
Divination
Divination is probably the most common form of magick you will encounter. It is magickal practice of gaining insight into a certain situation or being. Tarot reading, pedulums and any form of fortune telling comes under this practice.
Energy work
As mentioned in the Energy section of the guide, energy work refers to the awareness and manipulation of energy within the body and environment.
Spellwork
Spellwork refers to any magickal practice that involves the creation and usage of spell casting.
Astrology
Astrology is a form of divination, however due to its popularity and complex system, I have segregated it out of that section. Astrology is the act of interpreting the movements of stars and celestial bodies to predict its influence on the world.
Elemental magick
Elemental magick is the practice of using the 5 elements for magickal purposes.
Enchantment
Enchantment magick is the practice of imbueing an object or person with magickal properties. This is often done through spellwork.
Magickal herbalism
Also known as herbal magick, it is the practice of working with plants and herbs in magick.
Shadow work
It is the magickal practice and psychological technique of meeting with the repressed side of yourself and embracing them, allowing yourself to be more complete and balanced.
Sigil magick
Sigil magick is the art of crafting and using an intentional symbol to enact magickal change.

Safety
As with any form of practice or hobbies that you take on, there are several safety guidelines that you should follow to make practicing magick a more enjoyable experience.
Physical safety
When you practice witchcraft, you will often require sharp tools like scissors, knife as well as fire when you are using candles. Always be sure to not have any flammable variables around your altar space like curtains, loose pieces of paper or even nearby stashes of herbs. I recommend investing in those cute tiny extinguishers and have a first aid kit on standby in case you cut or burn yourself.
Take into consideration your current state of physical and emotional health. If you have a physical condition like asthma, refrain from over-smoking your room with incense or get a spray bottle filled with herbs instead. If you have a skin condition like eczema, take care to wear long sleeves and/or gloves when you are handling certain ingredients. Always look out for the properties of certain crystals and herbs as some have psychoactive properties which may interact with any medicine you are taking.
If you own pets, make sure they stay clear of the room you are practicing magick in as most animals are sensitive to smoke. Some may jump around the altar space, spilling liquids and candles around. Some herbs are also poisonous to animals.
Spiritual safety
When you begin to practice magick, you are like a beacon of light growing in brightness as you harness your energy for magickal means. This may often attract predatory spirits which cause harm to you. This is why most practitioners recommend learning protection magick before proceeding with other forms of sorcery. I recommend learning protection magick in this chronological order: Cleansing, Banishing, Protection, Warding. A mastery of these magick will go a long way for any practitioner.
When you are seeking to communicate with spirits, whether they be gods, angels or demons, be sure to do a thorough study of the tradition they came from and their specific attributes. This will help you create a stronger connection while avoiding offending and tempting retribution from the spirit.
As with connecting with other practitioners, do understand that not every practitioner may have your best interest in mind. WIth that said, forming a connection with another practitioner within the vicinity of where you live is a rewarding and comforting experience as the path tends to be a lonely one.
Safety on the internet
The beauty of the internet allows us to connect and seek information on various traditions alot easier than before, but with the ease and speed of connectivity, meeting spiritual predators becomes more common than it used to be. Spiritual scams are on the rise, and as a rule of thumb, no practitioner would come to your inbox to give you a free reading for no reason.
The rise of spiritual gurus also enables idolatry and cult-like behavior from the masses. While I consider myself to be an occult educator, it is important to recognise that the people you learn from, are still people, like you and me. We are all capable of doing great deeds as we are with mistakes. It is always wise to listen to your intuition and use critical thought to analyse a person's behavior. A practitioner that is good at magick may not necessarily be a morally good person, as the history books have told us.

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