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The Practice of Evil: In Context
ONA
The practice of evil (qv. the Order MSS 'Satanism, Sacrifice and
Crime'; 'Sinister Shadow Magick' etc.) is an essential part of Satanism -
for a novice. It builds Satanic character, tests Destiny and so on. It is,
however, only a part of Satanism, and has to be seen in context. That
context is the training of the novice. Such practices, and other dark and
sinister experiences, are a beginning only - a foundation which enables
further progress. They are also selective ordeals - the really Satanic
survive; the others do not, for whatever reason or reasons.
Furthermore, these practices lead to a synthesis. They are
essentially learning experiences. The self-learning that they provoke (in
those who triumph, that is) leads in time to a transcendence, new
beginnings, new stages of the Satanic way. This is essential for novices to
understand - the experiences have to be undergone, they have to be
mastered, what they provoke within and external to the individual has to be
faced and then mastered. All this is seldom easy - which is as it should
be, for those questing after the essence.
The practical experiences engendered by 'living on the limits'
occupy the novice for some years - up to, that is, the Grade Ritual of
Internal Adept. That ritual propels them toward a deeper self-discovery -
or it destroys. Those who succeed then have new tasks, new ways of living
which are unique to them and which explicate their unique Destiny.
However, it must be understood (and I repeat it again for
emphasis) that this hard foundation is necessary - there can be no further
progress without it. Indeed, Adeptship of necessity means this tough
foundation - this understanding of oneself that such experiences provoke.
Also, one (perhaps two) experiences of the same type are
sufficient if those experiences are really evil. No experience should
become a fetish (that is one sign of a weakness) - it should be used to
learn from and, having learnt from it, it should be discarded as one moves
on. This learning of course means a self-honesty, a critical self-analysis,
an assessment and a learning of judgement. These things, are of course,
dynamically done - they never enervate. If they do, there is weakness of
character. One is critical only to improve, to go forward. True Satanists,
naturally, possess the arrogant self-confidence to do this - the imitation
kind are either too critical, or seldom if ever critical. That is, a
Satanist strives for a dynamic balance or tension between
assessment/critical judgement and confidence/arrogance - and this balance
is usually achieved from experience. This balance is one sign of an Adept.
Two examples will illustrate this. The first concerns a young
lady. She sought and found an already existing group and was Initiated. She
studied the teachings, undertook hermetic workings and participated in
ceremonial rites. After some months, she undertook the Grade Ritual of
External Adept after which she began to gain experience by undertaking
certain 'roles'. The first she chose was the seductive sinister sorceress.
She had much fun, seducing and manipulating, exploring her sexuality -
sadism, Sapphism, orgies. After six months, she felt she had learnt enough,
and moved on - to form her own Temple and play the role of `Mistress'. So
she recruited, undertook ceremonial rituals, teaching, Initiations and so
on. She learnt more techniques of manipulation, developed skill in all
forms of magick. After a year, she decided she had garnished enough from
the role. So (on advice from the person who had guided her heretofore) she
joins an extreme political group and plays the role of revolutionary
activist. She suffers, and deals out, violence - is arrested a few times.
She acquires, within the confines of this new world, something of a
reputation as a tough fanatic. Gradually, she is drawn into Underground
work of a dubious nature - and is trained in armed revolutionary Warfare.
She visits comrades in other countries, and participates in a few
operations, in one of which someone is killed, by her. She had, of course,
chosen the victim according to Satanic principles - but made this choice
seem, to her Comrades, to derive from her revolutionary beliefs.
After some months, she drifts away from such underground work,
and then from her political commitments. All this she makes plausible to
her comrades. She then undertakes the Grade Ritual of Internal Adept after
which she moves to live abroad, outwardly quite respectable. Gradually, in
the profession she has chosen (helped by an old comrade from her
revolutionary days) she gains a subtle influence. Secretly, she trains and
guides two pupils in the ways of Satanism. Because of her unique, strong
character, she is respected - even a little feared - by those who know
nothing of her past or her secret allegiance to Satanism. She gathers
around her a small circle of admirers (mostly young men, some of whom are
her lovers), and nurtures them, exoterically, as a good Satanic Mistress
should. They, of course, know nothing of her secret life - unless she
wishes them to know. So she guides a few of them, perhaps drawing forth
from them traits of character or some talent ...
The second example concerns a young man. After involvement with
various Occult groups and after trying various paths, he finds a Satanic
Master who agrees to guide him. So he begins to follow the seven-fold
sinister way - hermetic workings, physical tasks, External Adept. He meets
someone who becomes his magickal companion and together they form a Temple.
They decide this Temple should be a genuine one - 1.e. concerned with
Initiating and training Satanists, not just a Temple for their own pleasure
and learning. So they find, test, Initiate and teach suitable individuals.
This takes over a year. Ceremonial rituals are undertaken. Their own
novices undertake ordeals, gather practical experience by playing roles and
so on. Gradually, the Temple bonds together in an esoteric way, all seven
members committed to Satanism and all working together. They decide to
undertake the Ceremony of Recalling - the advice of the Master who first
guided the young man is sought, and he advises him to undertake the Grade
Ritual of Internal Adept and if, after that, he still wishes to do this
ceremony, he can. Providing, of course, the Temple adheres to the
guidelines for selecting and testing opfers. After the Grade Ritual, the
Temple begin to plan for the Ceremony. This takes over six months. They
conduct the Ceremony, which is a success - they channel the energy to
fulfill an aeonic goal. Gradually, the knowledge, and skill, of the Temple
grow - enhancing the lives of the members and aiding the sinister
dialectic. They become expert in sinister esoteric chant, making the Temple
as a nexion. They decide to remain secret, recruiting only when necessary
(around every ten years or so, they decide) - and continue to lead their
'ordinary' lives. They also decide to continue a tradition and perform the
Ceremony every seventeen years ...
In conclusion - in the first example, the lady learns from her
deeds, moving to new experiences and stages of self-development. She
discovers and accepts her Destiny - a Satanic Mistress, teaching a few
pupils and enjoying the rewards her life-style offers her. She has a secret
and subtle Satanic influence - her profession is part of her Destiny, and
she uses it to aid the sinister dialectic, promoting some things,
discreetly changing and influencing others.
In the second example, the young man also learns, and so
continues along the Satanic path. His destiny is linked to his companion
and the Temple they founded. They establish a secret, and quite powerful,
magickal form, using it to alter and bring change in accord with their
Satanic beliefs.
In both cases, the experiences bring a self-understanding and
make possible advancement along the way. Both live as most Satanists do -
secretly, their work hidden. Both, in their different ways, aid the Satanic
cause. Both possess a Satanic character and will probably and should they
wish it, continue to advance toward and beyond the Abyss, their future made
possible by their dark past which, although passed, is not forgotten by
them.
- Order of Nine Angles -
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