The Magick of Samael: A Primer in Luciferian & Vesperian Magick

This course offers a rigorous exploration of Samael—often identified with Lucifer—as both a historical figure of esoteric tradition and a central force within modern Vesperian practice. Drawing from a wide range of sources, including late antique Jewish mysticism, medieval demonology, Renaissance occultism, and contemporary Luciferian thought, participants will trace the evolution of Samael as adversary, angel of death, and embodiment of transgressive wisdom. Through this historical lens, the course then transitions into praxis, presenting the foundational rituals and liturgical structures of Vesperian magick. Students will be introduced to methods of conjuration, invocation, and symbolic working that distinguish the Vesperian current, emphasizing its synthesis of scholarly rigor with lived ritual experience. Each module is designed to balance intellectual engagement with practical application, ensuring that participants leave with both a critical understanding of Samael’s legacy and the tools to engage his current directly within their own spiritual work. WHAT'S INCLUDED: - A selection of modules with readings and passages pertinent to learning. - The opportunity to join live classes covering the material from the readings. - Graphics, tutorials, and walkthroughs. - Ritual instructions. TOPICS COVERED: -The figure of Samael in Jewish mysticism, apocrypha, and the Zohar -Lucifer and Samael: conflation, divergence, and interpretive history -Samael as accuser, angel of death, and adversary: archetypal roles -Renaissance and early modern demonological depictions of Samael -Luciferian traditions and the adversarial current in Western esotericism -Introduction to Vesperian theology: the Devil, the Harlot, and the Beast -Vesperian ritual structure: tools, symbols, and praxis -Core rites of invocation and conjuration in the Vesperian system -The eclipse as symbol of androgyny and adversarial synthesis -Ethical foundations of Vesperian magick