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She of the Night
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The highly anticipated She of the Night by Idlu Lili Regulus stands as a monumental achievement—a true magnum opus born from over a decade of focused dedication and many more years of spiritual practice in honor of the Great Queen Lilith.
She of the Night transcends the concept of a mere book; it is a profound grimoire—a comprehensive compendium of knowledge on Lilith, meticulously gathered and illuminated by a contemporary magus. Within these pages, the author traces Lilith's presence across time and geography, exploring her mythos through an impressive array of sources, from ancient folklore and mythological traditions to rigorous scholarly research. This work serves as an unparalleled encyclopedia on Lilith, detailing her connections to related goddesses, daemons, and spirits. Readers will discover a vast array of rituals, charms, curses, hymns, and devotional practices, each revealing layers of Lilith's profound mysteries.
Spanning over 900 pages and divided into two substantial volumes of 464 pages each, Idlu Lili Regulus leads readers on an immersive journey into the dark and liberating realm of Lilith and her spiritual entourage. With fearless dedication, Regulus delves into every facet of the Lilithian dimensions, conjuring an expansive and intricate universe under the rule of the Dark Queen.
This grand tome is the culmination of nearly two decades of intimate practice by a Scandinavian sorcerer and priest deeply devoted to Lilith; it is a true testament to their dedication, offering readers a rare glimpse into the sacred, lived experience of serving the Dark Goddess herself.
She of the Night is an essential work for any sorcerer seeking profound immersion into the mysteries of Lilith. Within its pages lies a treasure trove of esoteric knowledge, making it the definitive guide to her world. Rich in ritual, lore, and spiritual insight, this tome offers unparalleled depth for those devoted to exploring the enigmatic and powerful realms of the Dark Goddess.
She of the Night is a multi-volume publication in two volumes
The highly anticipated She of the Night by Idlu Lili Regulus stands as a monumental achievement—a true magnum opus born from over a decade of focused dedication and many more years of spiritual practice in honor of the Great Queen Lilith.
She of the Night transcends the concept of a mere book; it is a profound grimoire—a comprehensive compendium of knowledge on Lilith, meticulously gathered and illuminated by a contemporary magus. Within these pages, the author traces Lilith's presence across time and geography, exploring her mythos through an impressive array of sources, from ancient folklore and mythological traditions to rigorous scholarly research. This work serves as an unparalleled encyclopedia on Lilith, detailing her connections to related goddesses, daemons, and spirits. Readers will discover a vast array of rituals, charms, curses, hymns, and devotional practices, each revealing layers of Lilith's profound mysteries.
Spanning over 900 pages and divided into two substantial volumes of 464 pages each, Idlu Lili Regulus leads readers on an immersive journey into the dark and liberating realm of Lilith and her spiritual entourage. With fearless dedication, Regulus delves into every facet of the Lilithian dimensions, conjuring an expansive and intricate universe under the rule of the Dark Queen.
This grand tome is the culmination of nearly two decades of intimate practice by a Scandinavian sorcerer and priest deeply devoted to Lilith; it is a true testament to their dedication, offering readers a rare glimpse into the sacred, lived experience of serving the Dark Goddess herself.
She of the Night is an essential work for any sorcerer seeking profound immersion into the mysteries of Lilith. Within its pages lies a treasure trove of esoteric knowledge, making it the definitive guide to her world. Rich in ritual, lore, and spiritual insight, this tome offers unparalleled depth for those devoted to exploring the enigmatic and powerful realms of the Dark Goddess.
She of the Night is a multi-volume publication in two volumes
- GenresOccult
919 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 2025
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Idlu Lili Regulus
3 books4 followersIdlu Lili Regulus is a Scandinavian sorcerer whose profound commitment to the Arte Magical is complemented by an academic background in Archaeology and History. Especially devoted to the wild and untamed divine feminine, Regulus combines rigorous scholarship with intense magical practice, manifesting esoteric glyphs that emerge from the fertile darkness of the ever-becoming Other.
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January 22, 2026
I have not read much literature on Lilith specifically, nor am I much of an active practitioner. I've read The Book of Lilith and while it was reasonably informative, it still felt like it was missing something. She of the Night, on the other hand, scratched my itch as both someone with a lifelong fascination with the Arte Magical as well as someone who loves exploring the depths and roots of things. The first thing that I would praise the author for is their dedication to their research. If taken as one (as they should be), the two volumes amount to a total of over 900 pages, and you can tell that ILR was not exaggerating when they say they've been researching for over a decade just by reading the tomes. And yet, despite the length and the at times overwhelming amount of information you'll absorb, it's never boring.
The writing style is a unique blend of textbook academia, personal anecdotes and observations, and devotional prose that manages to work in its favor. Furthermore, it avoids many issues that I have with plenty other Left-Hand Path oriented publications published in the last decade or two. While it doesn't encourage the reader or the practitioner to be a goody two-shoes, it also doesn't take the tiresome, misanthropic, pseudo-antinomian "do evil for evil's sake" route that is overly commonplace in Order of Nine Angles or Current 218 literature. There is a difference between breaking one's own taboos to free oneself from one's inhibitions to become more akin to the Other and using spirituality as an excuse to indulge in one's own depravities and prejudices. Quite the contrary, if anything, it encourages one to pursue one's own spiritual liberation first and foremost, but to also be compassionate to those of one's ilk. Furthermore, it doesn't rewrite ancient mythological narratives into edgy black metalized hatefiction to suit its own theology, or lay out anything written within its pages as dogma.
Another thing that I really appreciated is that it didn't rehash the Ben Sirach story. I've gotten to a point where I'm tired of hearing it, not only because it's an apocryphal and satirical story, but because it's diluted so much of Lilith's essence. To most people who are aware of this story, Lilith is nothing more than just a feminist icon. Nothing wrong with that in and of itself, especially not if it's a subtle way through which Her will may be made manifest, but it's ultimately just such a small fragmentation of who — and what — Lilith truly is. Indeed, ILR has done well at writing about not only Lilith but the other entities and deities that may have inspired the Lilith that we know today with nuance. Lamaštu, for instance, whom many see as either a precursor to Lilith or a face of Hers, is normally portrayed as pure, wild, undiluted evil, even in one of Theion Publishing's previous publications, Underworld: A Practical Guide to Necromancy. Here, though, both Lilith and Lamaštu are given motherly attributes, despite their common associations with early child death, abortion, and miscarriage.
All that being said, it takes a neutral stance towards animal sacrifice, which is and — for the foreseeable future — will likely continue to be, a topic of serious contention amongst practitioners. I, for one, love animals and could never bring myself to kill them for any reason unless my life depended on it, and have been a vegetarian for most of my life (albeit not so much for any ethical reasons as for just a matter of taste). So yes, the idea of killing animals for ritualistic purposes does bother me. But at the same time, I recognize that the creatures of the wild have no such inhibitions towards each other, so I do not actively condemn the practice myself unless the animal is killed painfully and without dignity. Reading on the topic still made me a little uncomfortable, given how it described which parts of the animals were to be used as offerings, but I found it reassuring that the author was kind enough to offer alternatives for those who don't practice animal sacrifice or use their parts.
The most intimidating part for me, however, was probably the "smoke sacrifices", or incense. I live in the midwestern United States, where blackthorn trees do not grow, and furthermore, at times, the ingredients for the incense blends were very "wing of bat", or in other words, extremely hard to come by (though ironically, one chapter actually mentions acquiring a bat's wing), and some of the other processes, like sculpting and consecrating fetishes, sound a little difficult for one as inexperienced as myself, but after some discussions with the author, they made it clear that — at least for the most part — I should follow my Intuition Magical. I must admit that there's a part of me that was originally disappointed that the instructions for the rites were not all explicitly laid out like I'd hoped they would be, similarly to The Benighted Path: Primeval Gnosis and the Monstrous Soul. Most grimoires I've read made the instructions pretty clear and didn't leave any room for ambiguity whatsoever. But now, honestly, I'm thankful that they weren't all spelled out for me, because it's left me room to build a foundation for my own practice when the time comes. ILR has been a big help, of course, in offering suggestions, and while I plan on following the methods laid out in She of the Night to some extent (as well as ILR's personal recommendations), for the most part, I will do what seems to work best for me to start with, and then build on it with experience and growth. Perhaps the Tekufot Queens may even offer Their own guidance when I call them forth.
I can say that I would recommend this book not just for the aspiring witch or the adept sorcerer, but also for anyone who's interested in reading up on Lilith from a purely anthropological perspective. She of the Night is a clear labor of love, devotion, and madness, that has nonetheless been carefully curated and researched. I would definitely love to revisit it one day, and perhaps even read it alongside Rites of Lilith and Lilith, Queen of Demons for cross-referencing and comparison. Just one word of caution to any potential readers: I'd often feel pretty moody and easily angered the morning after I put it down, which could very well have been me adjusting to Her energies.
The writing style is a unique blend of textbook academia, personal anecdotes and observations, and devotional prose that manages to work in its favor. Furthermore, it avoids many issues that I have with plenty other Left-Hand Path oriented publications published in the last decade or two. While it doesn't encourage the reader or the practitioner to be a goody two-shoes, it also doesn't take the tiresome, misanthropic, pseudo-antinomian "do evil for evil's sake" route that is overly commonplace in Order of Nine Angles or Current 218 literature. There is a difference between breaking one's own taboos to free oneself from one's inhibitions to become more akin to the Other and using spirituality as an excuse to indulge in one's own depravities and prejudices. Quite the contrary, if anything, it encourages one to pursue one's own spiritual liberation first and foremost, but to also be compassionate to those of one's ilk. Furthermore, it doesn't rewrite ancient mythological narratives into edgy black metalized hatefiction to suit its own theology, or lay out anything written within its pages as dogma.
Another thing that I really appreciated is that it didn't rehash the Ben Sirach story. I've gotten to a point where I'm tired of hearing it, not only because it's an apocryphal and satirical story, but because it's diluted so much of Lilith's essence. To most people who are aware of this story, Lilith is nothing more than just a feminist icon. Nothing wrong with that in and of itself, especially not if it's a subtle way through which Her will may be made manifest, but it's ultimately just such a small fragmentation of who — and what — Lilith truly is. Indeed, ILR has done well at writing about not only Lilith but the other entities and deities that may have inspired the Lilith that we know today with nuance. Lamaštu, for instance, whom many see as either a precursor to Lilith or a face of Hers, is normally portrayed as pure, wild, undiluted evil, even in one of Theion Publishing's previous publications, Underworld: A Practical Guide to Necromancy. Here, though, both Lilith and Lamaštu are given motherly attributes, despite their common associations with early child death, abortion, and miscarriage.
All that being said, it takes a neutral stance towards animal sacrifice, which is and — for the foreseeable future — will likely continue to be, a topic of serious contention amongst practitioners. I, for one, love animals and could never bring myself to kill them for any reason unless my life depended on it, and have been a vegetarian for most of my life (albeit not so much for any ethical reasons as for just a matter of taste). So yes, the idea of killing animals for ritualistic purposes does bother me. But at the same time, I recognize that the creatures of the wild have no such inhibitions towards each other, so I do not actively condemn the practice myself unless the animal is killed painfully and without dignity. Reading on the topic still made me a little uncomfortable, given how it described which parts of the animals were to be used as offerings, but I found it reassuring that the author was kind enough to offer alternatives for those who don't practice animal sacrifice or use their parts.
The most intimidating part for me, however, was probably the "smoke sacrifices", or incense. I live in the midwestern United States, where blackthorn trees do not grow, and furthermore, at times, the ingredients for the incense blends were very "wing of bat", or in other words, extremely hard to come by (though ironically, one chapter actually mentions acquiring a bat's wing), and some of the other processes, like sculpting and consecrating fetishes, sound a little difficult for one as inexperienced as myself, but after some discussions with the author, they made it clear that — at least for the most part — I should follow my Intuition Magical. I must admit that there's a part of me that was originally disappointed that the instructions for the rites were not all explicitly laid out like I'd hoped they would be, similarly to The Benighted Path: Primeval Gnosis and the Monstrous Soul. Most grimoires I've read made the instructions pretty clear and didn't leave any room for ambiguity whatsoever. But now, honestly, I'm thankful that they weren't all spelled out for me, because it's left me room to build a foundation for my own practice when the time comes. ILR has been a big help, of course, in offering suggestions, and while I plan on following the methods laid out in She of the Night to some extent (as well as ILR's personal recommendations), for the most part, I will do what seems to work best for me to start with, and then build on it with experience and growth. Perhaps the Tekufot Queens may even offer Their own guidance when I call them forth.
I can say that I would recommend this book not just for the aspiring witch or the adept sorcerer, but also for anyone who's interested in reading up on Lilith from a purely anthropological perspective. She of the Night is a clear labor of love, devotion, and madness, that has nonetheless been carefully curated and researched. I would definitely love to revisit it one day, and perhaps even read it alongside Rites of Lilith and Lilith, Queen of Demons for cross-referencing and comparison. Just one word of caution to any potential readers: I'd often feel pretty moody and easily angered the morning after I put it down, which could very well have been me adjusting to Her energies.
October 8, 2025
This two-volume set was released in May and I've already completed my second read-through of it. She of the Night is a must-read for anyone interested in the figure of Lilith. I have seen this book curiously get compared to Jack Grayles's THE HEKATAEON. Though I think that She of the Night will become as quickly recommended to those interested in Lilith as The Hekateaon gets recommended to Hekate practitioners, there is a big difference in what these two books are intending to do. The Hekataeon is a ready-made grimoire to initiate one into a relationship with Hekate; however, rather than a working grimoire, She of the Night is actually closer in form to Jake Stratton-Kent's Encyclopædia Goêtica with the figure of Lilith as a guiding light in exploring a particular set of spirits and traditions. Thusly, She of the Night isn't so much a working grimoire but a text in which one can contextualize and create their own.
This work examines how Lilith has been viewed throughout her history, so do not expect it to stand solely within the feminist revision she has garnered beginning in the 19th century and continuing into our contemporary times, as She of the Night does cover her historical diabolical and sinister connotations, while never fetishizing it in a way that one would find in a Weseren Left-Hand Path text.
Idlu Lili Regulus' She of the Night is packed with a ton of information and is a text that people will draw something new out of on multiple rereads.
This work examines how Lilith has been viewed throughout her history, so do not expect it to stand solely within the feminist revision she has garnered beginning in the 19th century and continuing into our contemporary times, as She of the Night does cover her historical diabolical and sinister connotations, while never fetishizing it in a way that one would find in a Weseren Left-Hand Path text.
Idlu Lili Regulus' She of the Night is packed with a ton of information and is a text that people will draw something new out of on multiple rereads.
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