Skeletal Baphomet sitting atop the world. PRODUCT SIZE: 4.5" X 3.88" X 8.25" MATERIAL: COLD CAST RESIN Here is a link to learn more about Baphomet! Baphomet – Symbol of Balance, Transformation, and Inner Alchemy CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE: Baphomet is not a deity in the traditional mythological sense but a symbolic figure representing the union of opposites—light and dark, masculine and feminine, above and below. The modern image of Baphomet was first popularized by 19th-century occultist Eliphas Levi, who portrayed it as a goat-headed, androgynous being seated between the moon phases, bearing alchemical and mystical symbolism. Revered in modern occult, esoteric, and Left-Hand Path traditions, Baphomet represents enlightenment through balance, self-mastery, and the sacred within the self—not evil, as commonly misunderstood. FAVORITE OFFERINGS: Crystals: Obsidian – for shadow work, self-exploration, and grounding Labradorite – to access hidden knowledge and spiritual transformation Onyx – for discipline, balance, and energetic sovereignty Herbs: Mandrake – for transformation and deep-rooted power (used symbolically) Sage – to clear inner dualities and prepare sacred space Mugwort – to enhance psychic vision and dreamwork Oils: Patchouli – grounding, sensuality, and earth connection Myrrh – for spiritual depth and introspective rites Dragon’s Blood – protection, empowerment, and magical potency Colors: Black – mystery, power, and integration of the shadow Red – passion, vitality, and raw life force Silver – moonlight, transformation, and inner reflection Rituals: Meditative journaling or mirror work to explore and reconcile inner contradictions Candle rituals using black and white candles to symbolize unity of opposites Alchemical or magical workings for personal growth, transformation, or boundary-breaking Creating sacred space for honest shadow work and spiritual reclamation MODERN WORSHIP PRACTICES: Build an altar with symbols like the pentagram, caduceus, and balanced masculine/feminine imagery. Use meditative practices to reflect on inner alchemy, duality, and the unity of spirit and flesh. Recite affirmations or mantras for sovereignty, wholeness, and liberation (e.g., “As above, so below. As within, so without.”) Engage in rituals that celebrate personal truth, spiritual independence, and the breaking of imposed limitations. Study mysticism, esoteric traditions, and sacred geometry to deepen understanding of the symbol’s meaning. Baphomet, invented pagan or gnostic idol or deity that the Templars were accused of worshipping and that was later embraced by various occult and mystical writers. The first known mention of Baphomet was in a letter written in 1098 by Anselm of Ribemont describing the Siege of Antioch during the First Crusade. Anselm stated that the Turks “called loudly upon Baphomet.” Most scholars believe that the word refers to Muhammad, the founder of Islam. In 1307 Philip IV of France had every Templar in France arrested, accusing them of such heretical acts as idolatrous worship of a bearded male head called Baphomet. By the 19th century Freemasons had also been (falsely) said to worship Baphomet. In his book Dogme et ritual de la haute magie (1861; Transcendental Magic: Its Doctrine and Ritual), the influential French occultist Éliphas Lévi created the Baphomet that has become a recognized occult icon. The book’s frontispiece was a drawing of Baphomet imagined as a “Sabbatic Goat”—a hermaphroditic winged human figure with the head and feet of a goat that is adorned with numerous esoteric symbols. Lévi describes the meaning of each element of the drawing, which is defined by its profound and pervasive duality. British occultist Aleister Crowley also adopted Baphomet, notably in his “Gnostic Mass.” More recently, the Satanic Temple commissioned a statue of Baphomet, which was unveiled in 2015 and then moved to various places as a protest against displays of Ten Commandments monuments in public spaces.