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Liber Falxifer: The Book of the Left-Handed Reaper
Liber Falxifer is the long awaited book that reveals the secret teachings of the Necrosophic Cult within the Current 218. This book of the Scythe-Bearer provides a solid theoretical, historical and mythical foundation for the Cult of the Left-Handed Reaper, and offers clear instruction for ritual practice connected to both the folk-magical tradition, as well as the more sinister, hidden line of traditional witchcraft connected to the Cult of the Skeletal Lord of the Bloody Scythe. The basis for the various forms of magic presented in Liber Falxifer is a dark form of telestic fetishism steeped in the forbidden and concealed traditions of both necromantia and necromageia, as practiced within the many clandestine magical paths connected to the Lord of All Graves.
The grimoire is broken out into two parts, the first of which is a discussion of the relevant aspects of the exoteric Latin American Cult of the Lord of Death. Topics offer insight into the origins of the Cult and the different forms of the open and closed Cults of the Master, the various altar setups and their significance, the specific traditional offerings given to the Lord of Death, the empowered talismans and fetishes used within magical practice, the different methods of consecration, traditional spells and rituals for magical protection, revitalization and malediction, and a curse to bring death to one's foes.
The second part of Liber Falxifer focuses entirely on the more esoteric aspects of the Hidden Cult of Death, first noting that its essence is partially expressed through some of the same symbolism used within the folk-magical practice, but then taking matters much deeper into the darkness of the mysteries of the Sinistral Death, presenting not only an esoteric crossing between the two cults, but a complete system of practical Necrosophic Sorcery. Amongst the topics discussed are the pagan roots of the Master of Death, His true identity as it is understood within the Templum Falcis Cruentis, His many names of power and various aspects and manifestations, the Formula of Calling and Invocation to the Lord of the Scythe, the esoteric ritual for the ensouling of the altar statues of the Left-Handed Harvester, the workings with the altars used within the esoteric line of practice, the many different talismanic symbols, sorcerous insignia and the Key Sigils of Death, the buying of soil from the dead, the mysteries of Death's fell garden, the creation of fetish-skulls and the many different ways that they can be employed within the Necrosophic practice, the magic of tobacco and the secret tincture of its great daemonic shade, the Rosaries of Death and their construction, the Altar of the Dead and the veneration of the shades of the True and Secret Ancestry, the Sigil of Resurrection and instructions for the creation of a Spirit Box used to house the shadow of the dead, the Sceptre of the Shadow of Death and its creation and consecration, and much more.
Written by the Magister of the Temple of the Black Light and the Templum Falcis Cruentis, and illustrated with selected original artworks depicting the esoteric manifestations of the Lord of Death, Liber Falxifer presents a unique and powerful system of both low and high Black Magic based on a valid synthesis of folk-magical sorcery, antinomian Gnosticism, the telestic arts of ensoulment and fetishism, kliffotic Kabbala, and anti-cosmic Luciferianism.
The grimoire is broken out into two parts, the first of which is a discussion of the relevant aspects of the exoteric Latin American Cult of the Lord of Death. Topics offer insight into the origins of the Cult and the different forms of the open and closed Cults of the Master, the various altar setups and their significance, the specific traditional offerings given to the Lord of Death, the empowered talismans and fetishes used within magical practice, the different methods of consecration, traditional spells and rituals for magical protection, revitalization and malediction, and a curse to bring death to one's foes.
The second part of Liber Falxifer focuses entirely on the more esoteric aspects of the Hidden Cult of Death, first noting that its essence is partially expressed through some of the same symbolism used within the folk-magical practice, but then taking matters much deeper into the darkness of the mysteries of the Sinistral Death, presenting not only an esoteric crossing between the two cults, but a complete system of practical Necrosophic Sorcery. Amongst the topics discussed are the pagan roots of the Master of Death, His true identity as it is understood within the Templum Falcis Cruentis, His many names of power and various aspects and manifestations, the Formula of Calling and Invocation to the Lord of the Scythe, the esoteric ritual for the ensouling of the altar statues of the Left-Handed Harvester, the workings with the altars used within the esoteric line of practice, the many different talismanic symbols, sorcerous insignia and the Key Sigils of Death, the buying of soil from the dead, the mysteries of Death's fell garden, the creation of fetish-skulls and the many different ways that they can be employed within the Necrosophic practice, the magic of tobacco and the secret tincture of its great daemonic shade, the Rosaries of Death and their construction, the Altar of the Dead and the veneration of the shades of the True and Secret Ancestry, the Sigil of Resurrection and instructions for the creation of a Spirit Box used to house the shadow of the dead, the Sceptre of the Shadow of Death and its creation and consecration, and much more.
Written by the Magister of the Temple of the Black Light and the Templum Falcis Cruentis, and illustrated with selected original artworks depicting the esoteric manifestations of the Lord of Death, Liber Falxifer presents a unique and powerful system of both low and high Black Magic based on a valid synthesis of folk-magical sorcery, antinomian Gnosticism, the telestic arts of ensoulment and fetishism, kliffotic Kabbala, and anti-cosmic Luciferianism.
212 pages, Hardcover
First published August 3, 2008
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October 21, 2017
This grimoire has become a bible of sorts, along with the other two Liber Falxifers, for me in the past several years. The workings contained within this grimoire are solid. I would recommend this grimoire to both initiates of the left hand path, or necromancy, and advanced practitioners of necromancy as well. I would also highly advise that anybody who does advanced works with Qliphoth and Sitra Achra, read this grimoire as well. For the initiates, I would suggest following the instructions, and create an altar to Qayin. This will help overcome some of the initial hurdles in the book. I would also suggest that the initiate, read through the seven keys contained herein, and consider using the unlocking key in combination with candle magic. This book opens many dark pathways to those who pay close attention to what it has to offer. I would suggest to whomever is trying to unlock the secrets of this book, also pick up Watain's "Lawless Darkness" album. It will help guide a path of understanding for the initiate, and help place some pointers for them to study and further increase their understanding. It is in my earnest opinion that only those who have the true ability to want to control the shades of the dead, and who do not fear the presence of the reaper read this book. It should not in any way, and I do mean ANY WAY, be fooled around with by people who are not dedicated to their work, or by people who think it would be a "cool" or "fun" read. This book requires lots of workings, and dedication to truly understand the mysteries contained within it. While it is good for an initiate of the LHP, again this would be more useful in the hands of a more experienced person. Again, this grimoire is not for those who would not take it seriously, I only suggest the most dedicated and fearless of students read this grimoire. That being said once the mysteries contained in this grimoire are understood, it shall open your eyes to the truth of this world. Hail Qayin! Hail Qalmana! Hail the Mighty Dead!
July 31, 2011
A very good book about both the folk magical and the esoteric cult of the reaper. This is a grimoire of Señor la Muerte in the first half of the book and then a work book of the Cainite Cult of death in the second part.
Contains many rituals for protection, cursing and making different fetishes and talismans.
Info in this book can not be found in any other and I recommend it to anyone interested in the practice of the traditional magic connected to the folk saintly and/or the Cainite aspect of Death.
Looking forward to the squeal "Liber Falxifer II, The Book of Anamlaqayin".
Contains many rituals for protection, cursing and making different fetishes and talismans.
Info in this book can not be found in any other and I recommend it to anyone interested in the practice of the traditional magic connected to the folk saintly and/or the Cainite aspect of Death.
Looking forward to the squeal "Liber Falxifer II, The Book of Anamlaqayin".
September 5, 2011
Kick-ass brujeria and necromancy, with the addition of some hardcore Cainite witchcraft!!!
This is the only book my padrino likes amongst my LHP collection.
If you object to animal sacrifice and black magic this one is not for you.
Have already ordered the second book...
This is the only book my padrino likes amongst my LHP collection.
If you object to animal sacrifice and black magic this one is not for you.
Have already ordered the second book...
February 12, 2025
Un grimorio actual dedicado al culto de la Santa Muerte, con una breve historia sobre el culto en varias regiones del continente americano para luego entrar a varios rituales muy interesantes.
Este tipo de libro con Gnosticismo actual son de gran interés para mi ya que todo conocimiento en el camino de la mano izquierda es esencial en el crecimiento de un oculista y Satanista, aún así el libro carece de mucha información en algunos aspectos de los rituales.
Este tipo de libro con Gnosticismo actual son de gran interés para mi ya que todo conocimiento en el camino de la mano izquierda es esencial en el crecimiento de un oculista y Satanista, aún así el libro carece de mucha información en algunos aspectos de los rituales.
July 10, 2014
In general, I liked this book. There is a brief summary of some high level history of SLM. Some of it leaves you with more questions than understanding but still a good place to start. It seems to be based on knowledge of actual tradition, however, there is one discussion in the book about the all seeing eye of the dollar bill and using this. I am assuming this is the eye on the US dollar bill which would not be a very old tradition, so, take what you will from that. The descriptions of the traditions seem to be interesting but I have no idea as to how accurate they are. Overall, it seems to be a very neutral book and useful for a starting place. If you have read this book and read the part about the jesuits and their statue and the three figures, and have any suggestions about what books to read about using all three figures, let me know.
April 30, 2022
My interest in books like this are partly aesthetic and mostly academic. Even to the extent that I do believe in magic (my views are hazy), I find a lot of LHP traditions to be overtly silly. Designing and enacting these elaborate rituals so that you can "harm an enemy" feels incredibly petulant, and also seems to me to be a kind of ignoble and disrespectful use of these allegedly powerful spirits/daemons/whatever. So yeah, this was a fun read, but my eyes started to gloss over every time they walked through a ritual requiring patchouli, a crow's foot, a cigar, a bottle of liquor, pig's blood or red paint, the tibia of a murder victim, a raven's feather, toad bones...
July 4, 2012
SO far, it is very interesting. I am trying to understand how one would be a devotee of the Left-Handed Reaper, or Qayin as He is referred to in the text, and NOT believe in a Abrahamic lineage. So far, this book has not convinced me of it. I am reading it from a religious studies perspective, not theological.
December 12, 2017
Entertaining as far as grimoires go. I wouldn't try the rituals out myself, but I liked the attention to atmosphere in this text. I wrote a longer review on my site if you're interested.
April 20, 2022
The book is not written in my native language, so I have a slight difficulty in studying it... Interestingly described rituals, but it "bothers" me more about sectarianism than philosophy.
I'm sorry, but that's what I think.
I'm sorry, but that's what I think.
October 8, 2019
9 bendiciones y una maldición
May 2, 2023
Excellent book! Cainite Gnosticism and the cult of San La Muerte are a natural synthesis! Salve Qayin Ben-Samael!
June 8, 2025
As far as books about Western occultism go, this is about as good as you're gonna get. It focuses on actual, existing folk traditions rather than summoning a demon while playing dress up in your basement. I wish I had this book when I was in Argentina, because I would have understood a lot more about what was going on around me in terms of religious iconography. I saw San La Muerte everywhere, and there was almost no information about him (and for good reason--his cult there is incredibly taboo).
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