Lucifer and Luciferianism Explained

Before being “demonized” by the Catholic Church, Lucifer was worshiped by the Greeks (it was Phosphorus), Romans, and Atlanteans. It was also one of the names by which the planet Venus was known (the morning star in the sky). Lucem + ferre or lux (light) and ferre (bearer) symbolize the bearer of light, which is knowledge. It brought light to human consciousness at the beginning of time. Lucifer is still the spirit of the air element.

He is still the lord of light (astral light) and has dominion over the astral plane and astral light (aether).

The Greek god Phosphorus represented Lucifer, but as “Venus”, the morning star, rising in the sky, while his brother Hesperus symbolized Venus descending in the sky. In Greek, phos (light) and the suffix “phoros” (bearer) mean bearer of light (like Lucifer), the Romans called him Nocturnus or Noctifer.

There is another parallel between Lucifer and Prometheus, who stole fire from Hestia and gave it to humans (fire is knowledge, or some kind of power like prana energy, sekhm). Secret fire, which brings knowledge and destroys illusions. Note the similarity between the names phosphorus and horus (phosp+horus).

In the Hebrew Bible, Lucifer is referred to as Heylel ben-Shahar (the one who shines). They also associate him with the Mesopotamian sun god Shamash (šamaš) lord of light.

Lucifer is sometimes associated with the Egyptian god Amun-Ra. Amún means hidden (non-visible and mysterious aspect of divinity). Ra represents the sun, but also the intelligent consciousness that pervades the entire universe.

For the practicing adept, embodying the Lucifer archetype symbolizes seeking inner light and self-knowledge.

You can choose to call it by one of its other mythological names, as it has many, such as Luzbel, Lumiel, Son of the morning, Enki, Heylel Ben-Sahar, or simply Heylel, or son of Shahár (son of Dawn). What matters is that you are aware that you are invoking Him in your mind.

In my very own view, I believe that Lucifer is a true entity (and not merely symbolic, as agnostic Luciferianism preaches), who existed before humanity (so it is neither an archetype nor an egregore created by the collective unconscious). I therefore consider myself a theistic Luciferian.

Four Pillars of Luciferianism

Power

The feeling of power is a good thing; struggling to overcome obstacles and overcome inner weakness is a powerful Eucharist in Luciferian. The ability to increase personal power and use it strategically in your life is the strength of our knowledge, increasing our continuous apotheosis. Do not abuse or overtly use the power you acquire. The subtle and strategic application of your will would validate that it is best to be restrained and always test your strengths and weaknesses.

Balance

Surrender and enjoy the pleasures of this world, vigilant but not falling into the traps and tests of temptation that slowly disintegrate and generate more weaknesses. If he is a ceremonial mage, he should always strive to think rationally and logically outside the ritual chamber. The test to ignite and become Lucifer's model is to recognize and understand that duality is a lie and does not exist. No one or nothing is fully creative or "good", nor fully "bad" or destructive. If that were so, the subject would quickly dissolve into the total annihilation of existence.

Wisdom

Knowledge is a tool that we seek to understand and apply in our life's journey and goals. Wisdom is the result of experience and the insight often painfully acquired through it. Many can read "secrets" of forbidden knowledge, but if they don't understand it or have the means to apply it, wisdom is lacking and results are clouded by lack of validation.

Force

Mental power is slowly tested and honed by a consistent focus on habit formation and a level of discipline to see things through to the end, no matter how much we want to give up or follow the weakness of our fleeting thoughts and interests. Learn to control your thoughts through meditation and the vast tools presented in publications and grimoires. The willpower to overcome, conquer, and resist peer pressure is a key validation that you possess the Dark Flame and Luciferian spirit.

Visit places of power.

Transcend yourself.

Conquer your fears.

Recognize your power.

Devote your mind to knowledge, and devote your soul to enlightenment.

There are many different perspectives and opinions, depending on the author or magician, about Lucifer. Many imagine him as a demon who rules over hell, others say that Satan and Lucifer are the same entity. I don't share that opinion.

Discover more in my book "Obscure Dimensions and Magickal Systems" where I also have a real pact with Lucifer.