Grimoire Bestiaeby Edward O'Toole
[Religion / Spirituality]
*** WARNING *** Some readers may find the subject matter within this book objectionable. Reader discretion is advised.
Sequel to Sophia Bestiae, a practical working guide to the Dark Rites of the Bestian Order of Aestheteka, focusing on the Abyss, Satanic archetypes, the Luciferi and the Shadow Self. Progressive Luciferian Gnosticism. Includes: Rites of the Unpardonable Sin, Rites of Nightmares, Invocation of Satan, Rite of Necromancy, Rite of Daemons, Rite of Revenge.
"A system of occultism and philosophy that can be seen as the next logical and functionally positive step from the majority of Satanism."- Woe Unto Thee
Actually, I’m quite impressed. My first run through it took me a bit to get a handle on the overall form of the book and find my opinion on it. The Rite of Zombi was maybe the only thing that hits me as a little over the top. The Rites of Revenge, or Necromancy -- things that will undoubtedly ruffle a few feathers -- I understand their place in working through the abyss. I don’t see many people making Jimson Weed zombies, though all in all I do understand their inclusion. I love the Right of Nightmares. Absolutely brilliant. I can’t wait to get to that. I’ve got the perfect dark, musty old coal cellar in the basement for it.
I like the cabala-like mandala that you’ve made easily appliable to any form of self development. I also really like your choices for the Luciferi. While I don’t have as thorough an understanding on Enki or Mimir as I would like -- I just know the basics really – the rest are all figures I’ve drawn inspiration from and have been trying to find a way to integrate together. I was really surprised by how much I like how [the author] put that together.
Something that had been brought up on the MySpace board was how would the book go over for a neophyte as compared to someone who’s had experience with the occult. My initial impression was that this would be tough for the beginner but then I started thinking about it, and realized it’s always tough for a beginner. In reality, the book is just as introductory as anything else, and anything not understood can be easily looked up. I find this book to be perfectly workable for those willing to put in the time and dedication to make it happen. It may take an independent, stubborn mindset, but of course that’s who it’s for. I am curious to see how people take the obviously strong influence [the author has] from medieval works. I think it’s a nice mix of the classic and innovation.
I have to say, for me it’s funny that I got this when I did. I’ve had a pile of synchronicities going on this last week and this fits in perfects. Essentially, in my Qlippothic work, I’ve been striving to attain Thaumiel, a complete and total split from YHVH and the natural order into the next stage of evolution. This book essentially takes the form of that process, just from a Gnostic rather than Cabalistic perspective. My problem was that I wasn’t sure where I was going to go from there. The system of the nine Luciferi is a perfect next stepping stone and culmination. I wish I’d come up with something as good, as I’ve been trying to piece together something along similar lines.
Obviously, I still have a lot to translate, but I think I can safely say that [the author has] put out something really great and innovative. I’ll stand by an earlier statement where I think [the author has] put in place a system of occultism and philosophy that can be seen as the next logical and functionally positive step from the majority of Satanism that inevitably starts putting you in a corner. I’m really curious to see how well this is received and how many grasp the big picture at work.
