The Dark Side of the Craft is not something to be feared. It is not necessarily evil. The cycles of darkness and light are crucial to most forms of life on Earth. Further, they represent the cycles of life and death. Death is a rejuvination, and a step that must take place in order for life to have meaning. The Dark Side of the Craft is often termed "Chaos Magick" and is primarily based in the translated texts of the supposed Necronomicon, but also in Wiccan, Voodoo, and various other Pagan traditions.. It can be used to harm or to heal, to save a life or take a life. It can be used for good, or evil. However, those who use the Dark Side of the Craft purely for evil, or "Black Magick" are not embraced by either mainstream Wiccans or practitioners of Chaos Magick. Most Witches/Wiccans know little of this side of the Craft.
 
Sacred Seal of Shub-Niggurath 
The Black Goat
 
Sacred Seal of Yog-Sothoth 
The Gatekeeper of Azathoth
 
Sacred Seal of Nyarlathotep 
The Ghost of the Stars
 
Sacred Seal of Azathoth 
The living gate of the Old Ones; Soul of Yog-Sothoth
 
Sacred Seal of Power
 
 
 Al Azif - The Necronomicon
In reading the books of the Necronomicon, it is necessary to understand that it was written by a man with no experience in Witchcraft or other Celtic philosophies, who was thrown into the world of the Old Ways. He describes some of the wonders, both Earthly and Astral, as being terrifying in the extreme. He also ascribes nefarious and deceitful motives to the Old Ones which we do not accept as true. 
  
Al Azif was written in 730 A.D. by Abdul Alhazred at Damascus.		    I. Book of the Dead Names  
   II. Book of the Old Ones  
   III. Book of Places  
   IV. Book of Summonning  
   V. Book of Materials  
   VI. Book of Signs  
   VII. Book of Rituals
  
The seven books listed here are known as 'Liber Logaeth', a small portion of the 'true' Necronomicon which was translated into english by Dr. John Dee. The content is similar to that of the fictional book (also called 'The Necronomicon') written by H.P. Lovecraft. Many believe that Lovecraft's writings were inspired by the true Necronomicon, Al Azif. 

Note: This version of the Necronomicon is a fictional account written in modern times. The actual Necronomicon is only a legend, with little-to-no evidence in support of its existence. Some believe that the rituals and lore contained in this version are still useful, even if they were intended to be mere fiction. Chaos Magick and its uses are not dependant on the authenticity of this book, however - but much of the ritual structure used in Chaos Magick is based in a framework derrived from the fictional Necronomicon.
For more information, see: Discussion of Authenticity (coming soon!)
 
The Alphabet of Nug-Soth
These characters are implimented in the sacred writings of Chaos Magicians and in the talismanic arts. There are twenty four letters. The hard "C" sound is replaced with "K", and the soft "C" sound is replaced with "S". The "U" is absent, and is an implied letter placed between sets of consonants.
Engraved Signs
The Sign of the Elders 
The Sing of the Elders is very similar to that of the pentacle. This is probably not a coincidence, seeing as how the pentacle is symbolic of the protection of the Quarter Guardians (also called "Old Ones" or "Elders") as well as the God and Godess.
The Sign of Koth
Hand Signs
Sign of Voor
Sign of Kish
Sign of Koth
Sign of the Elders