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First page of the manuscript of History of the Necronomicon by Lovecraft

Four Spells from the Necronomicon

The Necronomicon is one of the most infamous books in horror literature and occult lore. Often described as a forbidden grimoire of dark magic, it was attributed by H.P. Lovecraft (1890–1937), the master of cosmic… 

Edw[ar]d Kelly, a Magician. in the Act of invoking the Spirit of a Deceased Person.

Necromancy: The Dark Art of Summoning Spirits

Necromancy – often called the art of summoning spirits or communicating with the dead – has fascinated and terrified humanity for centuries. From medieval churchyards to secret occult chambers, practitioners of this forbidden craft sought… 

Engraving of occultists John Dee and Edward Kelley "in the act of invoking the spirit of a deceased person"; from Astrology (1806) by Ebenezer Sibly.

Necromancy: The Darkest of the Occult Arts

Of all the practices within the occult, none is considered darker or more dangerous than necromancy – the ancient art of summoning the dead. The word itself comes from the Greek nekros (“dead”) and manteia… 

Engraving of Faust's pact with Mephisto, by Adolf Gnauth (circa 1840)

Pact with the Devil

A pact with the Devil, also known as a deal with the Devil, Faustian bargain, or Mephistophelian pact, is a timeless and chilling concept deeply rooted in Western culture, religion, and literature. The idea of… 

Conjuration for Cassiel. Cassiel is sometimes described as the angel of tears and the angel of temperance. As Qafsiel, he is sometimes regarded as the ruler of the moon instead of Saturn.

The Conjuration of the Spirit

In both traditional and modern usage, conjuration refers to a magical act of invoking or summoning spirits through incantations, charms, or ritual gestures. The practice, often preserved in medieval and early modern grimoires, was at… 

Evocation of Agares from Collin de Plancy's Dictionnaire Infernal, Paris, 1863.

The Evocation of Evil Spirits

Evocation, often described as the ritual act of summoning spirits, has fascinated occultists, magicians, and seekers of hidden knowledge for centuries. Rooted in ceremonial magic, this practice involves calling forth entities—whether angels, demons, or other… 

A solomonic magic circle with a triangle of conjuration in the east. This would be drawn on the ground, and the operator would stand within the protection of the circle while a spirit was conjured into the triangle

The Magick Circle, and the Composition thereof

The magick circle is one of the most powerful and iconic tools in ceremonial magic and witchcraft. Used for centuries in spirit evocation, spellcasting, and protection, it represents a sacred boundary between the practitioner and… 

Powerful names are written around the magic circle.

Names of Power in Magick: Sacred Words

Throughout the history of esotericism and occult practices, names of power have held a central and revered place. These names — whether of gods, angels, or demons — are not mere labels. Rather, they are… 

A Sistine Chapel fresco depicts the expulsion of Adam and Eve for transgressing God's command not to eat the fruit of the Tree of the knowledge of good and evil.

Devils and the Seven Deadly Sins

In many religious and spiritual traditions, sin is defined as a transgression against divine law—a breach of God’s commandments. While the concept of sin varies across cultures, it often encompasses actions, thoughts, or words that…