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Y'all, I finally did it... I published my debut book!

Are you a demonologist, occultist, Daemonolater, or all of the above? Do you have an interest in Daemons and/or ancient magical grimoires? Well, this book is for you!

For those relatively new to the world of demonology and/or the spiritual path of Daemonolatry, one of the first ancient grimoires that newcomers get their hands on is the Ars Goetia; one of the five books of the Lemegeton, also known as the Lesser Key Of Solomon.

The Ars Goetia of the Lemegeton is by far one of the most popular occult grimoires ever written, with many occultists and demonologists having heard of it at least a dozen times by now. But what many people are unaware of is the fact that the Goetia is merely the tip of the iceberg when it comes to learning about and getting to know the Daemonic Divine. The information contained within the Goetia is but a fraction of the lore pertaining to the 72 Daemons that lie amongst its pages.

Many grimoires came before the Ars Goetia, with manuscripts such as the Pseudomonarchia Daemonum, Liber Officiorum Spirituum, and Livre Des Esperitz predating it by several decades. “Beyond The Goetia” is an ultimate compilation of grimoire entries on the iconic 72 Daemons spanning across several grimoires, and aims to provide as much information as possible on the Daemonic Divine of the Goetia. Whether you’re a devout or aspiring Daemonolater, philomathic occultist, simply a curious reader, or all of the above; this book is bound to peak your interest, and perhaps you’ll walk away with much more knowledge on Daemons after reading it from cover to cover.

Wouldst thou like to be enlightened?

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Thank you all so much for your support, and I really hope you like my debut book! 🖤

Humans in the HDM universe have an additional sensory perception that makes daemons instantly recognizeable as daemons. It is impossible to confuse a daemon for an animal, decoration, etc

Anyways, Im feeling a little pull towards either Hekate or Lilith and Im wondering what everyone's experiences are with them? I guess I could just worship the both of them but I get overwhelmed easily and I want a relationship with a deity that's strong and consistent.

So in short, what kinds of things have you learned from Hekate/Lilith? Whats their energy like? How long have you been working with them? And what is your practice with these deities like? Im very curious!

Pets seem to be very uncommon in Lyra’s world and most animals kept by people seem to be working ones(sled dogs in particular being mentioned multiple times in TGC/NL), but I occasionally see people misunderstand it as them not keeping pets at all. This seems to come a lot from the assumption that dæmons fulfill a similar companionship role as pets do, which I think is very far from the truth. Dæmons are like an organ, they’re a part of someone and not a separate entity from them. If you liken your mind to your brain, your dæmon would probably best fit your heart while your soul is your whole body.

Of course dæmons are still companions and more often than not serve as helpful guides as well, but it’s not the same as having another person or animal as a companion. I’ve made dæmons a core part of my own spiritual practice and while my dæmon is very helpful to me she often can’t do much more than I could myself if I were still “alone”. Always knowing your dæmon wouldn’t erase the want or need for the companionship of an animal. Someone who only has their dæmon to interact with would still go mad eventually, though it may take longer than for someone who doesn’t know their dæmon at all. Your dæmon can’t replace the social interaction you’d get from a separate individual.

This assumption also ignores the fact many people who have pets don’t just have one. I personally grew up having several pets with the most at once being seven. And that’s not even including the many bugs I collected as a kid that I couldn’t even begin to count. Many people who do only have one pet would at least briefly consider getting another if possible, especially if having only one isn’t fully by choice. Even if the idea that dæmons fulfilled the same wants and needs that pets were true, that alone wouldn’t explain the observable rarity of them in Lyra’s world. I’m sure that if I lived in her world and Fallon was known to me from the start, I’d still end up having one or multiple animals for the sole or at least primary purpose of companionship.

Instead, I believe the rarity of pets is mostly cultural/societal and not directly related to dæmons, at least not as a primary reason. In our world, companionship animals weren’t commonplace for the majority of history. While working animals were common all throughout history and many people had bonds with their working animals, few animals were kept purely for companionship. Instead, pets were kept primarily by the aristocracy and were often seen as status symbols. Pet ownership among the middle and lower classes in the U.S. and Europe didn’t become popular until after World War II, with it still being mostly kept to the upper class in the early 1900s. Pet ownership was a growing trend but not nearly as common as in the modern day and cats were only just beginning to be seen as acceptable household pets.

While Lyra’s world is not remotely analogous to ours, it can be roughly compared to our pre-WWII society. My own estimate would be around 1900-1950, though the main HDM trilogy seems to be take place in the late 1990s and TBOD in the mid 2000s. The calendar dates themselves aren’t as relevant as the societal similarities and any connections we can make based on our own history. Just as most animals kept(with the exception of the upper class) in our pre-WWII societies were working animals and people weren’t as interested in keeping companion pets, that holds true in Lyra’s world. It also just isn’t very practical for most people to keep animals that don’t provide any type of service or resource(as it was for people in our world during a similar time period), so even beyond a lack of interest it’s understandable that most wouldn’t. Dæmons also can provide some services that otherwise would be fulfilled by a household animal, such as alerting their people to unusual sounds or mitigating some disabilities(something I’ll likely write about soon).

I believe daemons are something that really exist(beyond daemonism which is usually a thoughtform but not always) and have been slowly making my own set of practices revolving around them and how they’d work in our world. I’ve done lots of work with myself and a lot of my theories seem to hold up, with me eventually discovering my daemon who settled as a Canadian Lynx.

So just out of curiosity I have to ask, what would your analysis be for a Canadian Lynx daemon? I know your blog is for AUs and not for real spiritual belief but I’d love to hear your thoughts.

(Sorry for how long this is and thanks in advance this blog may be my favorite already)

Wait omg thank you for sharing your experience!! I’m actually a very spiritual person as well, and I can speak to my own daemon, who has settled as a sand cat!

I made this a purely-au centered blog as I never want to assume anything about anyone else’s spiritual experiences. It’s so cool to know you feel daemons exist too though! When Aurum’s around, he never shows me anything but love. It’s enough to make me feel less lonely if I’m by myself and a lot better about myself, which are two things I really struggle with.

Anyway, about the Canadian Lynx! Lynx are regal and majestic wild cats, adapted for the cold and the snow. Canada Lynx are one of the most common and well-known types of lynx, but that doesn’t make them any less impressive!

Like all felines, lynx are clever, keen, and perceptive. Being a medium-sized cat, perceptions of lynx are more on the side of noble predator rather than deceptively cute hunter, as many smaller wildcats are seen. You may have a reserved, independent, almost prideful air, and others notice this and respect it. Like all felines, you have your boundaries, and probably prefer to be alone with your own thoughts and feelings over being with others.

Where people tend to misunderstand felines, however, is often in the realm of social interaction and affection. Lynx, like many other wild cats, are solitary creatures, relying on themselves for sustenance and spending much social time with loved ones like a mate or kittens. Similarly, those with feline daemons tend to be introverts or ambiverts, needing plenty of time by themselves to rest and recover.

This shouldn’t be confused for lack of affection, though! Those whose personalities aren’t feline often have a very hard time understanding us cats, but that only makes it all the more special when we find someone who really does understand. When we feel comfortable with someone, it’s then that our true personalities shine!

Lynx are enigmatic yet regal, associated with perception and clarity. I imagine the introspection and thought that comes with being able to meet your own daemon is certainly a lynx trait! In terms of symbolism, lynx are one of the most spiritual types of cat; you may be a deep thinker, particularly when it comes to more complicated or more spiritual topics.

Lynx, like other felines, are masters of patience. Canada Lynx mainly live in very snowy areas, meaning extra effort in camouflage is required for a successful hunt. These cats thrive, however—their powers of perception allow them to sense the perfect moment, and their quiet patience allows them to wait for it to come up to meet them.

You may be highly thoughtful and methodical, particularly when you have a goal in mind, like a lynx on the hunt. You’re also able to see past the surface level and gaze into the deeper meanings of things, a quality I share as a fellow feline and really respect!

Quick question as well, do you live someplace cold?? I’m not sure if temperature would have an effect on the form a daemon takes, but Aurum is a sand cat and we live someplace super hot, so it’s definitely a possibility! :D