Pets are animals we bring into our homes and lives mostly because we love having them around. The companionship, comfort, and joy they bring us makes them part of our family, like trusted friends who are always there when we need them. Pets are...

“Warlocks produce, rather than pontificate; create, rather than crow!”This quote, one of Magister Dr. Robert Johnson’s Nine Ways of the Warlock from his book, The Satanic Warlock, is a guideline for all Satanists; it re...

The "Human Experience" is the deeply personal and shared journey of being alive - of being aware that we are here, now, and that this moment matters. However, this is not the same for everyone! The Human Experience of being disabled...

What is a Soulmate?Merriam Webster defines a soulmate as: “a close friend or romantic partner with whom one has a unique deep connection based on mutual understanding and acceptance”Whether you believe in the concept of s...

Satanic Rule of the Earth #1: "Do not give opinions or advice unless you are asked." Make perfect sense, really. Yet, in all walks of life, people are compelled to do that very thing. (Some of us even write books about it!)...

We are Satanists - proud of who we are, prouder still to be our own gods. We highly value aesthetics as one of the ways we express our individuality.However, openly showing an affiliation with Satanism can be risky, depending on...

Satanism is a religion that emphasizes individualism, personal freedom, and self-determination. Satanists prioritize self-empowerment, personal responsibility, and rational self-interest. The definition of Satanism is an easy one; b...

"I'm offended."A statement heard all too often these days. Sometimes, it can certainly seem like  people overreact or take offense at things that seem pretty harmless. Is there a line between being considerate and being overly sensi...

Writing a book is hard. Sometimes, getting that book published is even harder!On this episode of the Neutral Wisdom Podcast, Satanist and Satanic Warlock Robert Shirley describes his journey and difficulties in publishing his book, "Neut...

Music and Lesser Magic: Both tools which can be used to evoke a response from people. We put a set of notes together to make music, or we put a set of skills together to make magic; in either case, we achieve our desired outcomes through influe...

Professional wrestling is a form of entertainment that combines athleticism, storytelling, and choreographed physical combat. Professional wrestling characters can be an extension of a performer's true self, while also pushing boundaries and ex...

Public perception of tattoos and body art has really evolved over the years. No longer mainly associated with bikers, sailors, and criminals, tattoos are widely embraced by people from all walks of life, from homemakers, college students and la...

Friends provide crucial emotional support, help us cope with stress, celebrate good times, and offer a sense of belonging, which is vital for our mental and physical well-being; essentially, friends help us feel less alone and more connected to...

What’s In a Name?Maybe, it is an opportunity to be another person; to embrace one’s “Is To Be”; Maybe, one chooses a new name to compliment one’s Satanic Identity. Your name is part of your identity; it is deeply personal. Li...

Stepping into the unknown can be scary and uncertain; it's natural for us to seek safety and security, but real growth often happens when we challenge ourselves and take risks. Stepping outside of our comfort zones and embracing uncertainty can...

The World Health Organization defines Mental Health as: “A state of mental well-being that enables people to cope with the stresses of life, realize their abilities, learn well and work well, and contribute to their community.” ...

Seduction is mostly seen as negative by society; it is temptation and enticement to cause someone to do something they normally would not and is usually (but not always) sexual in nature. Satanists, on the other hand, see seduction as an art! I...

Everyone has daily rituals – no matter how small or mundane – which they use to bring a sense of order and control to their lives. To quote Magus Peter H. Gilmore:"Rituals enhance productivity, offer solace, create focus, and most i...

‘Caveat emptor, quia ignorare non debuit quod jus alienum emit,’: Latin, which translates to: “Let a purchaser beware, for he ought not to be ignorant of the nature of the property which he is buying from another party.”Knowled...

Glossophobia: a very common phobia, affecting up to 75% of the world’s population. People with this condition may avoid speaking in public, as they typically experience fear and anxiety when speaking in front of a group of people. So how does o...

Just a little "bonus episode" of the Neutral Wisdom Podcast to tie Season 1 and Season 2 together!Meet our new staffer, Mr. Jack Hades, voiceover maestro extraordinaire! Jack will providing all of the voiceovers for the podcast starting...

Much has been written in Church of Satan Canon about Greater Magic and Ritual; it is encouraged that all Satanists engage in ritual at least once, and many have in some form or another.But what about the new Satanist, or the one who has...

Parenting: the process of raising children and providing them with protection and care in order to ensure their healthy development into adulthood. But what about the Satanic parent? Are there any responsibilities we have as Satanic parents, su...

Tarot Card readings and divination... Where does the Satanist stand with regard to “fortune telling”? Where does the insight and the messaging come from?  Does the Satanist believe that the divination of cards is supernormal? Supernatural?...

"The Mortality Wall": we all hit it at some point in life; the awareness of the inevitability of our own death. Not as simple as existential dread, where one frets about the meaning of life; the Mortality Wall is where we realize it is all goin...