@Kindraathe I think you might have some insights on this topic…?
On your interest in the dead, try searching “Cain” and see if any of that info helps you out.
@SEEKING_HELP I’ll also direct you to some of the amazing journals we have on here that mention Dantalion (although this isn’t extensive). Please be mindful these are journals and not meant for excessive conversation/question. Some of them are also older than others. You can always use the Search icon and filters to find more (info).
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On to your questions,
Honestly, I can’t answer some of these question that well. Yes, I’ve read cards with the dead and yes I’ve known when people were going to die, and yes I’ve had spirits procure death for me. But truth be told, I don’t know if they “show up.” I’ve never seen a dead person like I’ve seen an entity I’m summoning. And the dead people I’ve been in contact with never seemed to be suffering. If their energy felt f-ed up or dark, it’s not because we’re interacting, it’s because of something else.
If you’ve crossed over and are able to see a spirit, I’m not sure that’s going to be the thing that tortures you. Obviously, I can’t answer on behalf of all dead people, but that’s my perception. I’ve felt tortured before in dreams some of my lovely sweet to an immaculate extreme (looking at you Sitri) friends have sent my way, but I don’t think souls that have passed on will be tortured because you’re calling. If they feel tortured, my money is on the idea that they already felt tortured. Also, unless you’re into intense Ceremonial and probably inherently against this, I believe if they don’t want to come, they don’t have to. I would never try to force a passed on spirit into conversation. The times I’ve conversed with them, they’ve initiated.
If this is the case, just go full on necromancy if that’s a path you’re interested in… If you’re insistent on a spirit though, Ronove is my recommendation because he’s the one I know best out of the group known for this thing. Anubis also if you’re into that pantheon. Hades as well. Persephone most likely. Hermes maybe/probably. Any spirit known from communicating with the dead and/or related to crossing over. Ronove is my recommendation because I’ve done ritual with them, but also because he brings me dreams of death (those dead and those whose death is presently unraveling).
I’m gonna throw a casual warning label on this type of magick because it’s something you might experience and might be uncomfortable, not because of danger or anything like that. When you start working with the dead, with spirits closely entwined with death, etc. be ready to have it impact you deeper than the surface-magick you’re consciously doing.