[Help] Methods of banishment and purification in demonology

[kissmegoddess]

What would you recommend using to cleanse a space from negative energies and banish entities? I’ve tried the Lesser Ritual of the Pentagram, but the problem only disappeared temporarily. Maybe should I try the Hexagram Ritual instead? In most cases, I’ve used runes and elemental forces for cleansing, but since I’m developing in the field of demonology, I’d like to learn more about traditional methods of banishment and purification.

In any case, I’d be very grateful for any information or guidance.

 

[Yazata]

the Lesser Ritual of the Pentagram

is not something you do once and then are set for the rest of the year. Some people will say it doesn't banish at all and will make demons angry or make you "light up like a lightbulb that attracts insects". If you use it daily it will keep yourself and your area clean though in my opinion.
Talismans / amulets / pentacles like the ones in the Greater Key of Solomon might also be useful as these also are more long-lasting / permanent than a one time ritual.

 

[AlfrunGrima]

is not something you do once and then are set for the rest of the year. Some people will say it doesn't banish at all and will make demons angry or make you "light up like a lightbulb that attracts insects". If you use it daily it will keep yourself and your area clean though in my opinion.
Talismans / amulets / pentacles like the ones in the Greater Key of Solomon might also be useful as these also are more long-lasting / permanent than a one time ritual.

Yeah, agree with that. It is kindof like a shield that you installed in a house or particular room, it needs maintenance, attention and energy. Protection is not something you do once, it is an ongoing process. In my view even talismans and/or amulets are not permanent. If they had to absorb a lot of unwanted energy, attention from spirits etc they can reach a point of not fully functioning anymore. That's why I make temporary things and destroy the object every year and make a new. I am in demonology too, but in local witchcraft before that. (and some wicca, but left that path) I tried both traditional ritual like LRBP / talismans and my simple own witchy methods based on ally work. Both did work equal powerful but felt a little different. I have to go back to my journals/diaries to re-read what felt different. It is long ago that I did those experiments. .........I feel now like I felt last summer in my job: I had a lovely young student working with me and she asked all kinds of questions. I realized that somewhere in my life I had developed my own workflow, but after all those years I couldn't remember exactly anymore how that workflow developed. So OP, thank you for asking these questions. It is good to think again and try to remember the why's.

 

[FireBorn]

What would you recommend using to cleanse a space from negative energies and banish entities? I’ve tried the Lesser Ritual of the Pentagram, but the problem only disappeared temporarily. Maybe should I try the Hexagram Ritual instead? In most cases, I’ve used runes and elemental forces for cleansing, but since I’m developing in the field of demonology, I’d like to learn more about traditional methods of banishment and purification.

In any case, I’d be very grateful for any information or guidance.

You said you are developing in Demonology, did you mean Demonolatry? The difference matters here.

 

[AlfrunGrima]

You said you are developing in Demonology, did you mean Demonolatry? The difference matters here.

(my automatic spelling corrector makes demonology from demonolatry. And I forget often to control it myself.... So I am guilty too grin. But it is a good thing to mention for the conversation)

 

[kissmegoddess]

You said you are developing in Demonology, did you mean Demonolatry? The difference matters here.

Yeah, you’re right, I made a mistake because I’m from a Slavic country and our demonology and everything else is arranged a little differently. Still, the more I study Western teachings, the more truth I find in them.

Thank u for the correction!

 

[FireBorn]

(my automatic spelling corrector makes demonology from demonolatry. And I forget often to control it myself.... So I am guilty too grin. But it is a good thing to mention for the conversation)

Yeah, I kind of assumed that based on your comment. The OP mentioned being new to this current, but it wasn’t super clear. Demonolatry is about relationship, whereas demonology is the study of, often filled with fear (not always, but that’s a common theme). Totally different approaches, in my opinion.

I develop relationships with demons, so I’m not someone who’s constantly banishing. Actually, the only real “attacks” I’ve faced have come from other practitioners. The attacks I dealt with forced me to learn banishing, though. Here are some personal takeaways I’ve learned along the way:

Creating Wards:

At first, I outsourced my energy (fire) into objects meant to protect me from “bad things.” It worked, actually, it worked really well. But here’s what didn’t sit right with me: Why should I outsource my energy? Do spirits do that? Nope. So why should I? Is my magick too small to protect me directly, or am I living in fear?

If my magick is strong enough to charge a sigil or talisman, then it's strong enough inside me. I am the ward. I don’t need wards all over the house, the yard, my car, or my friend's house. Do I? I don't need protection in another room so I don’t have to deal with something nasty. If I’m constantly relying on outside protection, maybe I need to look at what that says about my own relationship with fear. I am the ward, full stop.

Standing Alone with My Fire:

When do I have to stand on my own? When do I realize my fire is enough? If it’s strong enough to charge objects, then it’s more than enough to protect me. And no, I don’t always detect something coming at me 100% of the time, discernment grows as we grow, but that’s a part of the process.

@kissmegoddess, I get it, sometimes you need a shield. I’m not saying my approach is right for everyone, or anyone but me. If you’re learning, then learn what works for you, what gives you confidence. That’s the only metric that matters. Don’t worry about what I think, or what anyone else thinks. It’s about your experience and your magick. Who cares if someone has 50 years of experience or 1000 books on their shelf? Does it work when you’re alone with the spirits? That’s the only thing that matters.

Magick and Growth:

You’ll bump into things and fuck up, that’s part of it. But if you’re too safe, you’re not really practicing magick. Magick is alive, it’s dynamic, and sometimes that means you get a few bumps along the way. Trust me, if you have a Patron or Matron, they’ll help you with what you can’t handle yet. (So yeah, if you are learning Demonolatry, get a Patron/Matron).

Go for the edge. That’s where the learning is. That’s where the power is. Take what is helpful, burn the rest. Im just another voice in the void.

Good Luck!!

 

[HoldAll]

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