04/05/2021
Offerings
This article will cover the topic of offerings in general and how it can be incorporated as part of your spiritual practice and ongoing journey with the Demonic Divine.
WHO
Offerings are most commonly given to the following categories of spiritual entities and beings:
Demonic Divine - Patrons, Matrons, and whichever Demon you are currently working with or plan on establishing a working relationship with
Personal Deities and Gods - divine beings from other pantheons that you may be working with or worshiping
Ancestors - deceased members of your bloodline who you wish to honour and remember
Spirit Workers - disincarnate spirits that you may have in your employ. This is a closed topic for those initiated into the current of necromancy and will not be discussed publicly here
Servitors and Egregores - spiritual servants either born of your magickal will or, in certain cases, purchased from a reliable practitioner
WHAT
There are a myriad of various possible offerings that may be given, what follows is a non-exhaustive list catered mainly to the Demonic Divine but also applicable to other spiritual entities you may be working with. There are often no fixed requirements for the type and quantity of an offering so you may offer any one or combination of the various options listed below. Sacrifice is the general rule of thumb when it comes to the provision of offerings. It is also subjective for each person. The greater the sacrifice, the greater the offering given. Do note that the onus is on you to find out more about the Demon in question, such as Their preferences and associations. You may do so from looking up various grimoires, credible sources and practitioners, or by communing with the Demon personally if you possess both the gift and capability for it
Comestibles - food offerings may be offered cooked or raw. From personal experience, and that of my associates, even non-traditional and more “modern” food offerings may be given if that is all you can afford or have available
Libation - the best and most traditional drink offerings come in the form of alcoholic beverages and spirits. Other suitable and more budget friendly options will be water or even some of your favourite drink, offered before you partake of the rest
Fumigation - incense can take the form of purchased stick or cone incense or natural incense blends, made from various herbs and resins aligned to the Demonic Divinity in question, that are burnt on a charcoal disk. A common resin blend that can be offered to and burnt for most Demons is frankincense, myrrh, and dragon’s blood
Oils and Oleum - essential oils and oleum blends aligned to the Demonic Divinity in question may be offered and burnt in a diffuser. Dragon’s blood works well for most Demons in this case
Candles - candles are a traditional and staple offering across many practices. 6 inch or taper candles are ideal but even tea light candles will suffice in a pinch. Selecting candles of the appropriate colours aligned to the Demonic Divinity you are working with is also highly recommended, although white will work fine if you are uncertain or if that is all you have available
Money - currency of any form and amount may also be given as an offering, especially if wealth is acquired from a successful magickal operation or petition involving the Demonic Divinity you are working with. Funds accumulated this way overtime may be used to purchase semi-precious stones or precious metals to further adorn your Demonic Shrine
Personal Fluids - blood is the most sacred and powerful of offerings that one can gift to the Demonic Divinities. The most potent blood offerings are those given of yourself. Should you decide on doing a blood offering, blood should be obtained in the least destructive and violent manner. You may refer to our earlier post on Blood Magick from back in 2017 for more details on the subject. Though less common an offering, seminal or vaginal fluids are a viable option as well, especially for Demons of lust, passion, and desire. Such fluids must be obtained with the intention of serving as an offering, and not as a convenient afterthought, and are commonly served upon a parchment or drawn Sigil that is to be set aflame
Time - last and not least is possibly the most important and oft overlooked offering of all - time. Fret not if you are low on finances or on a tight budget. You will be happy to know that you don’t need extravagant gifts, or even the help of a paid practitioner of the Arte for that matter, if you desire to build a working relationship with any member of the Demonic Divine. All you need is sincerity, devotion, and the investment of time. The best offerings are actually those that involve the sacrifice of personal time and energy. For example, you may offer Sigils to be burnt, carefully drawn with intention and precision; artwork done in the Demon’s honour to adorn Her / His shrine; genuine songs or prayers made with reverence and respect to honour the Demon you are working with; or even taking the extra effort and time to offer a candle carved with the Demon’s Sigil instead of just a plain one purchased straight off the shelf. The possibilities are endless and only limited by your imagination
*perishable offerings can be left at the altar or shrine overnight to a maximum of 24 hours before it is to be left in nature, outside your home or temple, to be partaken by the creatures of the earth
WHEN
From personal experience, and that of my peers and colleagues, offerings may be given at any time of the day, on any day. You may of course do so on the appropriate planetary day and hour that is in alignment with the nature of the Demon that you are working with, if that’s your thing however. Here are some pretty straight forward examples of when an offering should be given:
On A Regular Basis - for those amongst you who already have a Matron or Patron, regular offerings should be made a staple of your spiritual practice. The frequency of your offerings is left to you to decide but should, at the very least, be done once a month. Regular offerings should also be given to other Demonic Divinities that you wish to establish a better working relationship with
During Ritual - it is both good and common practice to offer the Demon you are working with offerings, within the ritual context during your magickal operation, after your request or petition is made. More offerings should also be given when your desire is made manifest
When You Feel Inclined To - this one goes without saying and is self-explanatory
WHERE
Offerings are most often given within the ritual context. This may be indoors or outdoors, depending on the nature of your practice, where you make your temple, and the place of your magickal operations
At Your Demonic Altar / Shrine - the most common place that offerings are made is at the Demonic Altar / Shrine that you have set up for the Demonic Divinity in question, within your temple space or home
Upon Your Personal Magickal Altar During Ritual - offerings may also be left before or upon the Sigil of the Demon that you are working with, that was created for the purpose of your ritual, upon your personal magickal altar, if you do not have a dedicated shrine set up for the said Demonic Divinity
WHY
The provision of offerings is just good manners and a form of reciprocity. It will all make more sense if you can imagine the Demonic Divinity that you are working with as an actual and literal person. Not many people will be willing to go the extra mile for strangers, work without payment or for low wages, or work for someone who shouts at and threatens them all the time. What follows are the most common reasons why the practice of making offerings should be an integral part of your spiritual journey as a Demonolater:
To Establish Rapport - giving offerings regularly establishes rapport with the Demons you are working with, making Them both more inclined and able to lend you Their aid when you call upon Them
As An Incentive - offerings given during ritual, after a petition or request is made, serve as an incentive to the Demon who’s aid you are enlisting. It is a sign of your generosity and sincerity and is also a gift of energy that the Demon will be able to utilize in assisting you manifest your desires
As A Form Of Payment - it is not uncommon for practitioners to promise payment in the form of offerings for the manifestation of a petitioned outcome. Hence it is only good practice to live up to your words and make good on your promises, lest you run the risk of crossing a spiritual being who has the power to make your life a literal “living hell”
As An Act Of Devotion - outside of ritual, offerings given out of gratitude for the Demon’s help and presence in your life serve also as acts of devotion that further strength the spiritual bond and relationship you share
HOW
There aren’t any specifics when it comes to how offerings are given, only that it must come from the heart. Never feel obligated to give offerings or prayers. Remember, it is better not make a prayer or give an offering if you know that you will just be going through the motion, as such offerings will carry little to no energy and intention and hence be of little value. Some of qualities for you to keep in mind and practice in the provision of offerings are as follows:
Respect and Reverence - offerings should always be given in respect and reverence to the Demonic Divinity in question. If a food offering is to be shared, the first cut should be given as an offering and never the leftovers. Similarly if a drink offering is to be shared, the libation should be poured and offered first before the rest is consumed
Sincerity - be sincere in your offering and do not give begrudgingly or give expecting some immediate measurable benefit in return. Give with a happy heart, freely and willingly, if you truly wish to establish a better relationship with the Demon you are working with
Gratitude - devotional offerings given out of gratitude, not just for the manifold blessings you have received or the countless ritual successes you have obtained from working with the Demon in question, but instead for the Demon’s very presence and influence in your life, go a very long way in strengthening the bond that you both share
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