Stages of The Pentagram
By Draconis Blackthorne

Upon the contemplation of a Satanist's self-realization unto self-deification, has this evolutionary formula seem to continually transgress. If one is so inclined, renditions of these woodcarvings may be included in one's chamber:

I. Exchange of Texts: moldy babble for The Satanic Bible / Satanic Rituals.

The Transition. The point in time in which one discovers one is a Satanist, by recognizing one's dispositions upon finding, reading and studying The Satanic Bible. There may or may not be a blindlight origin.

What frequently occurs is a disagreement and disgust with the irrationalities of whichever blindlight derivation, transitioning from atheism unto "I-Theism"*; the idealistic worship of the self in the vaious symbolic representations of The Devil archetype. The humanimalistic lycanthrope.

II. Le Messe Noire: Trampling of the cross. {See The Black Mass from The Satanic Rituals}.

The Purification. If one feels the need to do so, the performance of Le Messe Noir, which is a catharsis to purge past blindlight influences, from which one may evolve unstinted into the carnal realm of Satan. The Prideful Rebel who breaks the mental chains of convention to the freedoms of self-realization.

III. Satanic Baptism {Ibid, see The Satanic Rituals}.

The Confirmation {I}. Once purged, the ceremonial gesture of acceptance to the philosophy of Satanism.

IV. The Devil's Mark: Receiving the Baphomet in medallion and/or ring form. Tattooing optional.

The Confirmation {II}. The courage and strength to accept the infernal symbols of Power unto oneself.

V. Satanic Evilutions.

Development and fulfillment. Living the Satanic life in fullness of being. Once prepared, joining The Infernal Empire and prospering therein.

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* Stage Bibliographic Study recommendations:

I-IV. The Satanic Bible, The Satanic Rituals by Anton Szandor LaVey; Might Is Right by Ragnar Redbeard; The Antichrist by Frederick Nietzchie.
V. The Satanic Witch, The Devil's Notebook & Satan Speaks by Magus LaVey, The Satanic Scriptures by Magus Peter H. Gilmore, The Church of Satan & Secret Life of a Satanist by Magistra Blanche Barton.