Baphomet is not Satan just like Lucifer is not Satan either.
From my understanding the Luciferian energy is still a "light serving energy" yet goes into the extremes same as the opposite, the Satanic energy which (deep into the darkness) -- yet is a co creation of human nature and Source material...
With other words, the polarity we often refer to as demon, demonic energy, is a necessity which was created because of the human experience.
There was a need to express this energy and it got its name.
As for Lucifer, in one of my early practices, while in meditation I asked a series of questions and to my understanding Lucifer, as the human projected archetype, is already ready to ascend, it served its purpose and burned off the personal karma.
Later on, all the bs humans didn't took accountability for went to the entity who identify itself as Lucifer which agreed to bare that ugliness of the human creation and take the role of the "bad guy" so to speak.
And all that because of the love for humanity... the rest of the bs with vanity, self-love and all that polarity which exist in collective consciousness is the framework to build specific experiences, because the universe is build for this purpose for this particular theme, for us to explore.
Already posted online related to one of the 12 houses. Lucian being an oversoul... here's an excerpt from the material I've shared:
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We come here on
Earth School to evolve and remember who we are, sometimes to transform/transmute/convert negative polarity into positive, to re-find ourSelves by simply observing, interacting and experiencing life.
In this context (here we go, heads up, some might not agree with the idea and that’s fine by me) Devil doesn’t really exist it is a role, a self-made sacrifice, made by other souls and light entities to help us (the others) to experience the theme of polarity to grow and evolve.
Lucian is the Oversoul and an aspect of that oversoul is called
Lucifer which is a lightworker just like his brother
Archangel Michael or Gabriel….
The thing is, we have created and focused (collectively) so much negative energy into a projection and Lucian energy had to create the Luciferian concept and attached the energy we have collectively created to that new entity.
The projection of our negative creation (at first), named Lucifer has evolved on its own as an conscious entity and burned off the karma just like we humans did and had become more than what we (as a collective) have defined from ancient times but we keep attaching negative energy to Lucifer and it is stuck here. He, as an avatar can’t move on, he can’t further ascend and evolve because we haven’t let go of our fears, our old and limited beliefs.
Back to Soul Contracts… Hell is an energy and we create our own projection of this energy because… we are creators of our own reality. A soul contract can be cancelled while in human form, in physical reality by letting go, by detachment, forgiveness, unconditional love and acceptance. An aspect of this contract is also known as “cutting cords” ritual, popular among some practitioners."
Now this is what Gemini AI has to "say" when prompt with the very question of the main topic:
Éliphas Lévi created the iconic image of Baphomet as the "Sabbatic Goat" but the roots go deeper according to logic and some informations , eventually I've asked Gemini AI
1. Early Mentions and the Knights Templar:
- The first historical mention of "Baphomet" appears in letters from the time of the First Crusade in the late 11th century. These references often associate the term with Muslims, possibly as a corruption of "Mahomet" (Muhammad).
- In the early 14th century, during the trials of the Knights Templar, the order was accused of heresy, including the worship of an idol called "Baphomet." The descriptions of this idol were vague and contradictory, ranging from a head with multiple faces to a cat. Most scholars believe this accusation was politically motivated and the name likely a misunderstanding or intentional distortion.
2. 19th Century Occult Revival and Éliphas Lévi:
- The figure of Baphomet was revived in the 19th century by the influential French occultist Éliphas Lévi. In his 1856 book Dogme et Rituel de la Haute Magie (Transcendental Magic: Its Doctrine and Ritual), Lévi created the iconic image of Baphomet as the "Sabbatic Goat."
- Lévi's Baphomet is a complex, androgynous figure with a goat's head, human body, wings, and various symbolic elements. Far from being a literal representation of evil, Lévi intended it as a symbol of balance, duality, and the equilibrium of opposites. The imagery incorporates elements from alchemy, Kabbalah, and other esoteric traditions.
3. Association with Satan:
- While Lévi's Baphomet was not inherently Satanic, the goat-headed imagery and its association with occult practices led to its gradual connection with the Devil in the popular imagination.
- The term "Sabbatic Goat" itself had connotations of witchcraft and pagan rituals, which were historically demonized by Christianity.
- Writers and illustrators sometimes conflated Baphomet with traditional depictions of Satan or demons.
4. Aleister Crowley and Thelema:
- The influential occultist Aleister Crowley adopted Baphomet into his Thelemic system in the early 20th century. For Crowley, Baphomet represented the divine androgyne, the union of opposites, and the magical power of manifestation. While not strictly equating Baphomet with the Judeo-Christian Satan, Crowley's philosophy often challenged traditional religious norms and embraced figures considered demonic by mainstream society.
5. Modern Satanism:
- The most significant step in Baphomet's association with literal Satan came with the rise of modern Satanism in the mid-20th century.
- Anton LaVey's Church of Satan, founded in 1966, adopted the Sigil of Baphomet (an inverted pentagram with a goat's head) as its official symbol. However, LaVeyan Satanism is atheistic and views Satan as a symbol of individualism, self-indulgence, and rebellion against conventional morality, rather than a literal deity to be worshipped.
- More recently, The Satanic Temple, founded in 2013, also uses Baphomet as a central symbol. While they do not worship Satan, they see Baphomet as a potent symbol of compassion, empathy, justice, and the pursuit of knowledge and freedom. Their use of Baphomet often involves political activism and challenging religious privilege.
In summary: Baphomet's transformation from a potentially misinterpreted historical term to a symbol associated with Satan is a result of:
- Early accusations against the Knights Templar that linked the name to heresy and other religions viewed as adversarial to Christianity.
- Éliphas Lévi's influential illustration which, while intended as a complex esoteric symbol, featured a goat's head, an image often associated with the demonic.
- The adoption of Baphomet by modern Satanist movements, who, while having different interpretations of Satan, solidified the goat-headed figure's place within Satanic imagery.
Therefore, Baphomet didn't organically evolve into Satan, but rather the imagery and the historical baggage associated with the name were adopted and reinterpreted within various occult and Satanic contexts, eventually leading to its popular association with the Devil.
