Despite being of a tradition whose initiation protocol uses astrological symbolism, astrology is among several parts of the occult that I have little use for. How does one go about drawing such lines, though? For instance, how can one believe in “spirits,” yet be critical of other folks’ anti-scientific worldviews? This entry is about where I draw the lines of magick vs. science in Tenebrous Satanism, and why…
The fourth tenet of Tenebrous Satanism’s Creed identifies zeal, wisdom, honor, empathy and perseverance as foremost values for Satanists. But in what sense is empathy “Satanic”? An intro to a three-part series…
As is stated in my bio, I am a passionate fan of black metal. As “exhibit A” in support of this claim, one may observe that the sixth and seventh tenets of the Tenebrous Creed contain wording inspired by Watain lyrics. And so, here’s the song in question, the band, and a few related reflections on Watain’s influence on Tenebrous Satanism…
What follows is a lengthy set of thoughts about how Tenebrous Satanism can be “O9A adjacent” without in any way endorsing the Order of Nine Angles’ political ideology or associated crimes. I encourage anyone concerned about my ideological leanings to read it carefully…