When I first became a Satanist, I read a lot. I was very interested in the religion and a lot of it resonated with me. This was before I had my own place though, so I waited for my parents to leave one day and tried to preform the Ritual of Dedication. It was a mess, I couldn't even prick my finger, my handwriting was sloppy and rushed due to not knowing when they would be back. I didn't let the paper burn because I put it in water for fear of causing a fire, and at the end I didn't even say "Hail Satan" To top it all off, I don't feel my heart was in it either. The entire thing was just a complete mess. I know they say the blood is a formality and you should never do it again, but I got a lancet now so I can safely draw blood and I reflected upon what I truly believe. I was baptized at a young age and I'm sure it places some kinda spiritual seal on you of some sort. Nothing is as it seems you know? I want to know if it would be improper to try the ritual again with myself being who I am now. Reading far more, confirming what I really want. Deep down I know how I feel, and I'm worried my first attempt either didn't count, or was an affront and blatant disrespect to Satan and the other Gods. I have everything ready now and read proper safety on burning paper and pricking my finger. Though I am curious just how much of a formality the blood is. That was a huge part of why I was afraid to do it, I know it's dumb in the grand scheme of things, but I just don't like pain lol, but in all seriousness, what are your thoughts on this everyone.
Also it's nice to meet you all, you can call me Gwydion or Leon, up to you. Hope we can all get along!
Also it's nice to meet you all, you can call me Gwydion or Leon, up to you. Hope we can all get along!