THE INGREDIENTS USED
IN THE PERFORMANCE
OF SATANIC MAGIC
E. The Balance Factor
THE Balance Factor is an ingredient employed in the practice of ritual magic which
applies to the casting of lust and compassion rituals more than in the throwing of a
curse. This ingredient is a small, but extremely important one.
A complete knowledge and awareness of this factor is an ability few witches and
warlocks ever attain. This is, simply, knowing the proper type of individual and
situation to work your magic on for the easiest and best results. Knowing one's own
limitations is a rather odd bit of introspection, it would seem, for a person who should
be able to perform the impossible; but under many conditions it can make the difference
between success and failure.
If, in attempting to attain your goal through either greater or lesser magic, you find yourself
failing consistently, think about these things: Have you been the victim of a misdirected, over-
blown ego which has caused you to want something or someone when the chances are
virtually non-existent? Are you a talentless, tone-deaf individual who is attempting, through
magic, to receive great acclaim for your unmusical voice? Are you a plain, glamorless witch
with oversized feet, nose, and ego, combined with an advanced case of acne, who is casting
love spells to catch a handsome young movie star? Are you a gross, lumpy, lewd-mouthed,
snaggle-toothed loafer who is desirous of a luscious young stripper? If so, you'd better learn to
use the balance factor, or else expect to fail consistently!
To be able to adjust one's wants to one's capabilities is a great talent, and too many people fail
to realize that if they are unable to attain the maximum, "a half a loaf can be better than
none". The chronic loser is always the man who, having nothing, if unable to make a million
dollars, will reject any chance to make fifty thousand with a disgruntled sneer.
One of the magician's greatest weapons is knowing himself; his talents, abilities, physical
attractions and detractions, etc., and when, where, and with whom to utilize them! The man
with nothing to offer, who approaches the man who is successful with grandiose advice and
promise of great wealth, has the alacrity of the flea climbing up the elephant's leg with the
intention of rape!
The aspiring witch who deludes herself into thinking that a powerful enough working will
always succeed, despite a magical imbalance, is forgetting one essential rule: MAGIC IS LIKE
NATURE ITSELF, AND SUCCESS IN MAGIC REQUIRES WORKING IN HARMONY WITH NATURE, NOT AGAINST IT.
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The Satanic Bible
RandomCalled "The Black Pope" by many of his followers, Anton LaVey began the road to High Priesthood of the Church of Satan when he was only 16 years old and an organ player in a carnival: "On Saturday night I would see men lusting after half-naked gir...
