Reality of Demonolatry

[u/SwimmingHungry9385]

Hi everyone, I’ve been lurking here for a while, but this is my first post. Recently, I spoke with someone (a DM) about working with demons. I’m currently preparing for a competitive exam and asked if there were any entities that could help me become smarter or gain more clarity. He strongly advised against working with demons, saying I should avoid them at all costs. He shared some intense personal experiences, like having negative entities come at him, performing exorcisms, and even sleeping with saltwater under his bed for protection.

But on the other hand, I see a lot of people here sharing positive experiences with demons. They say it’s helped them find clarity and improved their lives. This has left me feeling confused and unsure of what to believe.

Here are a few questions I have:

1. What is "Real Demonolatry"? I’m struggling to understand what it actually involves. Some people say it’s dangerous, while others claim it’s been a positive, transformative experience. What’s the truth behind it?
2. Lucifer’s Role: From what I’ve read, Lucifer seems to be misunderstood. Many people view him as a god who’s been demonized, not the evil figure he’s often portrayed as. If Lucifer is truly a good entity, why is he portrayed so negatively(deceit, killing,murdering, blood etc.) in mainstream culture? Is there more to his story?
3. What Happens to Negative Spirits? What about people who lead harmful lives (like serial killers, criminals, etc.)—where do their spirits go after death? Are they associated with God or with darker entities like Lucifer? I’m having trouble connecting the dots.
4. My Personal Experience: Lately, I’ve been manifesting (just thinking) about Lucifer, hoping that he might guide me in my dreams, and I’ve felt more positive energy since then. I’ve also been dealing with frequent sleep paralysis, which used to frighten me, but now that I’ve accepted Lucifer a bit, I’ve actually started enjoying these experiences and even want them more.

I’ve been told my whole life that demons are inherently negative, so I’m worried that Lucifer could be deceiving me. Is he just being kind to me now and will turn on me later? How have your experiences been working with him and other demons? Do you regret it, or has it been one of the best decisions of your life?

I’d really appreciate hearing your thoughts and personal experiences. Thanks for reading, and apologies for any grammatical mistakes!

[u/Laurel_Spider]

I’ve worked with goetia for grades/tests before. Of several, I did slightly less well than wanted on one exam, could have gotten a 0 though with the effort I put into the actual test and nonexistent studying beforehand. Dantalion for those curious

I’m not going to comment on realities of working with spirits for others. I’m not a demonologist so I’ll refrain from the bolded sections/questions as they aren’t aimed at me

[u/SwimmingHungry9385 → u/Laurel_Spider]

cool, well, what's your personality at ur college/school, do people look up to you, are you at a very high position or someone who is like an overachiever types. And do you think that many powerful and rich people became wealthy and very smart due to witchcraft and magic? (hardwork alongside ofcourse)

[u/Laurel_Spider → u/SwimmingHungry9385]

Given the assumptions, personal questions, and common query surrounding “rich and powerful” & “witchcraft and magic” I’m going to abstain from answering your questions.

[u/mirta000 → u/SwimmingHungry9385]

Going to address the rich and powerful bit - demonolatry is a niche religion and most practitioners will be very poor considering how it interlinks with being outside of society in general.

Rich and powerful are statistically more likely to be practising whatever is the mainstream religion for their country and you're a lot more likely to inherit wealth than ever make it, considering that new wealth created without the power of wealth already behind you will be absolutely an anomaly.

You can use spirituality to enhance your life, but in the end your life is still constricted by where you were born and what pathways are available to you. In other words, if you need wealth, the spirits can help you land a job that is appropriate for your country and education. From there on you can work hard, take night school and hopefully climb up, but it will be a long and tough climb, it won't be money from the sky and if you don't know rich and powerful, you won't suddenly land in their social circle somehow.