u/CartoonistEnough3029

Hello all!!

So in my more deep dive researching of Luciferianism and others points of views and such, I’ve come to see ‘Lucifer’ as the planet Venus itself.

That is, I personally honor the planet of Venus itself and see it as a deific mask of several entities associated with it, and I call them by their name, which is, well, Venus. So instead of saying working with ‘Lucifer’, I work with the planet Venus. I must mention that I still recognize, strive to, and resonate with the general core concepts that most other Luciferians do.

I personally am choosing to use the figures of Venus (Aphrodite), the fallen angel Lucifer, as well as Baphomet to help me focus on certain traits I want in this life, but I wanted to ask others if this means I’m more pagan than anything else.

I’m asking this as even though I know this is a very individualized path, I genuinely haven’t encountered anyone else in this path that actively chooses to worship the planet Venus and address them as Venus (even if I do use the name Lucifer during ritual as one of their many faces/epithets)

What’re your guys’ thoughts?

Hello all! So my main reason for writing this is due to me finally kind of grasping what Luciferianism actually is after researching it for a while. I realize if you wish to understand something you have to research it lol, but I was genuinely super lost and confused when first approaching Luciferianism.

As such, I made this post for those who might also be new and looking into Luciferianism who may be super confused like I was lol. I’m also looking to learn more myself and discuss more point with you all, so if you have anything else to add to this or wish to talk about your own view of Lucifer and what you associate with him, please share!!

With that being said, Luciferianism is quite complex.

It is a path that encompasses all manner of different practices, approaches and mindsets; from the esoteric schools, occult and secret societies, to those who approach Luciferianism in a more Gnostic light, to atheistic Luciferians who view him as nothing more than a symbol.

And just like there are a fuck load of approaches to this religion, there are also many different views of Lucifer; the title Lucifer can encompass many different mythological beings of lore that share an association with the planet Venus.

Theres some that see him as a fallen angel and believe in the whole fall from heaven story, and thus, associate him with Satan of Christianity.
Theres also the winged Greco-Roman deity called Lucifer (Phosphorus in Greek) who was a personification of the Morning-Star (Venus). The Greeks also called the planet Aster Aphrodition, star of Aphrodite, with the Romans following suit, which led to an association of Lucifer with the goddess Aphrodite/Venus.

You’d think these differences would create schism and conflict but, at least to the average Luciferian, this is far from a problem, and in fact, is encouraged. This religion is highly individualized and encourages your own experience and free thinking, and after all, Lucifer is every color of the light. And no matter what people view him as, there a few major concepts and teachings Luciferians collectively associate with the very essence of Lucifer:

He is first and foremost a symbol of light, love, and the power of humanity's ability to better and empower themselves. To treat yourself, body and mind, like your own deity. Embodying him is about devoting your life to living for you and to constantly grow as a person in every way you can.

He encourages free thinking, and for people to break out of ignorance, challenge corruption, oppression, and to not turn the other cheek. And though he encourages love, he also emphasizes to show it to those who deserve it.

He is also associated with enlightenment and the pursuing and exchanging of knowledge. To help yourself and others gain more insight of this odd and beautiful creation we live on, and to live in spiritual harmony with it.

Finally, he also represents balance in all of creation and within ourselves; balance of light and dark, feminine and masculine, logic and emotion, etc. Just like Venus is the Morning Star, it is also the Evening Star.

As for how I personally view him; I see Lucifer for what he is, which is a combination of all his associations (namely his fallen angel and Roman associations).

Some iconography and attributes I personally use for him in my practice are:

The Baphomet, an occult symbol. The Baphomet symbolizes a lot of Luciferian concepts, such as balance and pursuit of knowledge, and is a symbol that has been publicly associated with Satanism/Luciferianism for a while.

Roses, mainly because I like them lol, but also cuz ive seen plenty of Luciferians associate him with them, especially those who focus more on his ancient Roman forms.

Finally, I also associate him with fire (associated with angels generally), feathers, rainbows, light and the absence of it, the planet Venus (duh), his famous sigil, and the Pentagram, which is another symbol popular in Satanism/Luciferianism which represents balance and harmony between the self and earth in my eyes.

And though these aren’t icons per se, I also personally employ the use of magic as a it’s used in Laveyan Satanism.

Thank you for reading! Ave Lucifer!