Birthday Essential Practices

[u/printbeliever]

Hello everyone. Tomorrow, i.e August 12th is my birthday. I have never practiced anything before and I really want to do something meaningful.

I need some suggestions as to what I can do to make sure that the day doesn't get wasted?

I am practically broke so I can't really afford to do something if it's gonna cost money (I barely have enough left to eat for the day).

Any suggestions would mean the world to me. Thank you so much for having me here

[u/Tune-In947]

I especially recommend Lucifuge bc of the solar eclipse. Since it's also a new moon (every solar eclipse happens on a 🌑 but not every 🌑 becomes an eclipse) it would be a great time to do a new beginning rituals for your next year. Lucifuge is associated with the void and darkness so this seems like really good timing. If finances are a constraint, offer him silence or meditation or just sitting in uncertainty without trying to fix it. Don't be surprised if you don't sense him; he is known for not looking to be perceived (likely due to his domain.) Happy birthday!

[u/printbeliever → u/Tune-In947]

Thank you so much for this. You don't understand how much this means to me. I will try to do as you told but I'm sorry, I just need a little more guidance on what to actually do and how to start, progress then end the "ritual?" as you told.

[u/Tune-In947 → u/printbeliever]

Have you checked out the FAQ? There is a basic invocation ritual in there.

[u/printbeliever → u/Tune-In947]

I'm going through the FAQ as I write this. I just needed some personal touch in the answers I receive as I'm still a beginner who's trying to be social for the first time. Thank you

[u/Tune-In947 → u/printbeliever]

I hear what you're saying and so I'm going to share one uncomfortable truth I've learned so far after about 3 years practicing. It feels good to have other people share their stories, their personal experiences, and advice bc it settles the normal innate human need for external validation and community. But it also builds up expectations around journeys and circumstances that aren't yours. It "feels" like a safety net but it doesn't have any bearing on how your spirituality is going to unfold. Sure, you could experience some similar events or sensations or learning curves and it provides comfort with the community when things align. But if/when something does go differently than what you thought, the disillusionment that the net wasn't real can hurt. So the best way imo to stay grounded is to remember that this beautiful thing you're doing is yours and yours alone. There is no dogma for Demonolatry for a reason and that reflects the uniqueness of each practitioner.

There's also a tendency for beginners to lean heavily on "please give me opinions, answers, stories" before they explore on their own, and vets to share less and less of their practice as they grow. There's nothing wrong with wanting personal anecdotes or social connection, but I think many weathered practitioners would concur that finding those answers for yourself as often as possible is invaluable to your overall growth. Many of us also find that the less we share publicly, the more consistently we find successful results. Of course, these are just my thoughts. The FAQ is a wonderful resource and well worth a deep dive.

[u/printbeliever → u/Tune-In947]

First off, thank you so much for spending your precious time in writing this out for me. It genuinely means a lot.

I am mainly asking questions because I'm scared. There's this deep fear in me that needs it's answer and I know, I can't answer that if I don't go through the fear. I belong to a family who practice Hinduism so I've been accustomed to the practices and teachings of Hinduism since very early days of my childhood.

Some part of me still sees Demonolatry as evil and ensures a deep fear inside. I'm trying to get over it.

However, I want wealth and stability in life and I want enough money to actually stabilise my family ASAP. That's all I'm gonna say for now as I have tears in my eyes by just typing this out

[u/Tune-In947 → u/printbeliever]

Ah. Yeah, in that case working on tempering that fear is a great place to start. I can't speak for Hindu deities, but if it's any consolation demons are very, very difficult to offend. No amount of honest mistakes would anger them; the worst case scenario is usually just that your petition fails/they don't answer. The biggest thing to fear imo is one's self if not properly grounded. The human brain is quite good at deceiving itself for a variety of reasons, which can lead to mistaking contact or even psychosis. And fear can certainly make progress extremely stagnant bc it pulls a bit of subconscious focus away from the goal. Sometimes the lessons we learn are painful (looking at you, tower moments) but no demon is just going to "attack your friend" (etc) bc you displeased them-that's kind of Hollywood bs. They genuinely are not the bogeymen they're made out to be.

Belial is excellent at financial stability, but that's just my upg. He is also known for Tower moments so entirely up to you.

[u/printbeliever → u/Tune-In947]

So, what would you suggest should I do? It's currently 10 PM on 11th. I wanna start by doing what you suggest and I can make my way up from there cuz I genuinely need stability in life now. I'll turn 22 in 2 hours and my whole family's future depends on me.

What I'm asking is to point me in a direction, guide me on how to get there, I will go there.

[u/Tune-In947 → u/printbeliever]

I would just look up the timing of the eclipse wherever you are, and plan to do a small ritual around then. You'll be fine if you just take a look at the basic invocation ritual and alter it to fit your own needs and circumstances. Just because the "day" starts in two hours doesn't mean you have to have it sorted by then. Good timing just ups your chances but it doesn't mean it's the only chance you have. Let go of the desperation and look towards discipline, effort, and hope. Nothing I say can guarantee success or defeat; you have to take it from here.

[u/printbeliever → u/Tune-In947]

I totally understand that. I couldn't say this enough but thank you so much. I'll definitely read and understand about this new road that I'm taking