Lilith In Modern Occultism

Lilith represents two main angles in the modern occult; one in modern Luciferism, –the practice of worshiping Satan, and not to be confused with other Satanism dogmas, and the other in Wicca, modern Pagan religions, and general moon occultism. The former is much more well founded, because of Lilith’s history, and actual apocryphal references as being a mother of demons, and one of the oldest demons, and vampires. The latter is a haphazardly strung together dogma revolving around Lilith as being the first mother, a moon goddess, equal or alternative to Hecate, or an ancient mother goddess of Sumeria. Though much of the more benevolent beliefs of Lilith are flawed, the combined mythology of several cultures does indicate a few misconceptions of the degrees of her malevolence, so she may in fact, have once been a figure of more positive standing.

Aleister Crowley was a particular fan of Lilith’s and even named one of his children after her; while also penning a few magick ceremonies to honor Lilith, as being the queen of harlots, mother of demons, etc., –a creature mainly to be looked upon with lust and despair. In other modern Luciferism, Lilith is considered to be the female counterpart, or aspect of Satan. When the two mate, the creature born of the pair is the Goat of Mendes, or Bahomet, who is recognized as being the King of God of Witches, –not be be confused with the practitioners of modern Wicca.

In Wiccan tradition, Lilith is sometimes identified as being an aspect of the Goddess; a darker side to the great mother spirit of earth, ruling of birth, pregnancy, menstruation, and cycles of the moon. Other Wiccan writers have identified Lilith as being instead, an aspect of Diana, and the Goddess or protector of all witches, –those at least of the more benevolent, or Wiccan persuasion. Lilith also has her part in astrology; the Black Moon Lilith, the point at which the moon is furthest from the earth, is said to indicate emotional intelligence in an indiviudal’s astrological chart. In the  :western mystery tradition”, it is noted in the kabbalah that homosexual men are Lilith’s henchmen, and that worshiping, or meditating on Lilith is using the power of the Holy Spirit, i.e., God, in a negative manner.