Infernal Invocation and Demonic Pathworking: A Left-Hand Path Ritual Guide

 

Infernal Invocation and Demonic Pathworking: A Left-Hand Path Ritual Guide

This comprehensive guide explores the sacred work with demons on the Left-Hand Path, providing historical context, ritual structure, elemental circle casting, a Qliphothic pathworking, devotional chanting, and closing banishment. It aims to assist practitioners in building respectful and potent relationships with infernal entities like Lucifer, Lilith, and Belial, while engaging deeply with demonic energies and the Qliphothic spheres.

Introduction: Demons in the Left-Hand Path

In Left-Hand Path (LHP) traditions, demons are often revered as powerful archetypes, spiritual allies, and aspects of the self rather than purely malevolent beings. Unlike mainstream religions that view demons as evil or adversarial forces, many LHP practitioners see them as symbols of liberation, self-deification, sovereignty, and hidden knowledge.

Lesser-Known Facts:

• Some LHP practitioners interpret demons as energies connected to shadow work, integrating repressed parts of the psyche to gain wholeness.
• Demons may also represent elemental forces or cosmic principles, linked to the Qliphothic Tree of Death.
• Working with demons often involves personal transformation rather than external worship.
• Many demons in LHP are viewed as guardians of liminal spaces between worlds or states of consciousness.
• Some demons, like Lilith, carry deep feminist and empowerment symbolism, challenging patriarchal spiritual structures.

The Root of the Word “Demon” / “Daemon”

The English word demon derives from the Ancient Greek δαίμων (daimōn), meaning a spirit or divine power. Originally, daimons were considered intermediary beings between gods and humans, neither inherently good nor evil. The term evolved through religious reinterpretations, becoming associated with evil in Christian theology.

In classical antiquity, daimon was a neutral term, referring to guiding spirits or personal tutelary entities, sometimes benevolent. The Left-Hand Path often reclaims this older, more complex understanding, honoring demons as multifaceted spiritual forces.

Sample Invocation of Demons: Lucifer, Lilith, and Belial

Tools: Black candle, chalice with wine or blood, incense (myrrh, sandalwood), demon sigils (optional).
Begin in darkness with centered breath.

Invocation of Lucifer (East, Air):
“Lucifer, Flame of the Morning Star,
Bearer of Light and Liberator of Thought—
I call thee forth from the heights of my own potential.
Shine within me the fire of divine rebellion.
Let my tongue speak truth, and my eyes see beyond illusion.
I open the Eastern gate to you, Bringer of Gnosis.”

Invocation of Lilith (West, Water):
“Lilith, First Mother, Serpent Queen of the Void,
Lady of Night, I call you forth from the sacred Abyss.
Stir my blood and open the gates of the dream.
Guide me through the dark waters of passion, magic, and power.
I offer myself to your current. Let the West awaken with your whisper.”

Invocation of Belial (North, Earth):
“Belial, Lord Without a Master,
Stone beneath my feet and fire in my breath—
I call you, ancient one of Earth and Iron.
Teach me to stand in strength and silence.
Root me in my own Law. May no crown weigh upon me but mine.”

Demonic Elemental Circle Casting

Establish a protective space honoring infernal elemental forces connected to cardinal directions:

• South – Flereous (Fire):
  “I call Flereous, Flame of the Infernal South.
  Ignite sacred rage and passion. By fire, I cast this circle.”
  (Visualize inverted triangle of fire)
• East – Lucifer (Air):
  “I call Lucifer, Wind of the Enlightened East.
  Bring clarity and vision. By air, I cast this circle.”
  (Visualize inverted triangle with horizontal line)
• North – Belial (Earth):
  “I call Belial, Stone of the Northern Gate.
  Root the circle firm. By earth, I cast this circle.”
  (Touch the ground)
• West – Leviathan (Water):
  “I call Leviathan, Abyssal Tide of the West.
  Open the deep waters. By water, I cast this circle.”
  (Sprinkle water or visualize waves)
• Center – Satan or the Self:
  “I call the Black Flame within, the nexus of power.
  Let the infernal forces awaken. The circle is cast.”

Pathworking into Gamaliel: The Qliphothic Sphere of Lilith

Purpose: Explore Lilith’s sphere, Gamaliel—lunar illusion, erotic power, dreams, hidden knowledge.

Preparation: Night, waning or full moon; black/violet candle; incense such as mugwort.

Visualization:
Visualize an obsidian door bathed in moonlight. Hear the voice: “To pass into shadows, walk without fear or shame.”
Step through a tunnel of black roses and serpents. See Lilith on her throne, surrounded by pale lunar fire. Meet her gaze, ask a question, receive a gift or vision. Return through a reflective pool to waking awareness.

Aftercare: Journal experiences, offer wine/roses/blood, use Gamaliel’s sigil for dream magic.

Devotional Chant: By Flame, by Flesh, by Will

By flame, by flesh, by will I rise,
O Serpent Crowned, with blackened eyes.
Lucifer, light in shadow’s face—
Lilith, Queen of dark embrace.
Belial, stone beneath my feet—
Leviathan, in waters deep.
I walk the path, I claim my name,
I burn with oath, I rise through flame.

By pact and power, I now ascend,
With demon hosts, without an end.
So it is spoken. So it is sealed.
My will is law. My soul revealed.

Closing Banishment: The Circle is Broken, Not the Pact

The work is done, the current fades,
The temple breathes in shadow’s shade.

Lucifer, guide of flame and thought—
Depart now in power, leave nothing caught.

Lilith, lady of dream and tide—
Return to night, yet stay at my side.

Belial, guardian of soil and stone—
Be still once more, let flesh atone.

Leviathan, great abyssal sea—
Fall back into depths, but flow through me.

The circle is broken, not the pact—
Go in honor, and may you come back.

Hail and Farewell. In silence, I seal.
The temple is closed. The will is real.

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