Writer: Devala Rees
Subject: Why is 3 am a demonic hour?
Link: QUORA / 10.07.2021 / Why is 3 am considered a demonic hour?
Why is 3 am a demonic hour?
Why is 3 am considered the “witching hour” or the “devil’s hour”?
The hour from 3 to 4 am is considered a demonic hour (“the witching hour” or “the devil’s hour”) in the Western Christian tradition and cultures descended from it. It comes from old folklore, in which witches, demons, and ghosts appear and are at their most powerful around that time of night, and various supernatural events occur, typically of a frightening nature. It’s said that the veil between life and death is thinnest at this time, allowing spirits and ghosts to travel between worlds.
The specific hour of 3 to 4 am was said to be the Devil’s mocking inversion of the holy time at which Jesus died, which was supposedly at 3 pm. The number 3 is also a mockery of the Holy Trinity. In 1535 the Catholic Church prohibited all activities during that hour other than lying in bed, since anyone who did anything at all during that hour was suspected of witchcraft, or thought to be at risk of being harmed by witchcraft.
Modern psychological surveys find that apparitional experiences and “sensed presences” are indeed most common between 2 and 4 am.
But 3 am is considered a demonic hour only in Western Christian culture. In Hindu culture, around that time is considered the holiest and most auspicious time, called Brahma Muhurta or the Hour of Brahma (technically not exactly 3 am, but from 96 minutes before sunrise until 48 minutes before sunrise). In Hinduism, exactly contrary to Christianity, it is specifically advised to wake up and do spiritual activities at this time. Instead of fearing the “thinness” between the worlds, we Hindus take advantage of it for meditation, Yoga, and other spiritual practices. We do agree that demons and ghosts appear and are at their most powerful in the night, but very positive spiritual energies can also be contacted and worked with. The Christian Devil does not appear in our traditions at all.
I’d always heard 2 A.M. but that’s a great argument for the true witching hour. Another thing the author could have considered is that about 2 A.M. is when Darkness is at it’s deepest. While we can’t see it, right about 2 is when the sun is still hidden away. Just a little bit longer and the sun will start it’s way back to it’s height. Thus, Darkness has collected as deeply as it could and is seen as the most opportune time to do summons and such.
Hail BG … I thought it was 3.00 AM as it was the opposite to 3.00 PM, the hour in which Christ was killed on the crucifix?
It could be. Like I didn’t enunciate properly in my previous reply, I like the argument for 3 A.M. I’m definitely not saying it’s wrong. Both mine and the original posters arguments are better than those who insist that midnight is the Witching Hour because it’s nighttime and that’s when the new day starts.
Maybe a mixture of the times? Between 2 and 4 A.M.?
Hail BG — I don’t have a definitive answer — but — In Mark 15:25 crucifixion takes place at the third hour (9 a.m.) and Jesus’ death at the ninth hour (3 p.m.).
Hail BG — Here’s another … In the Western Christian tradition, the hour between 3 and 4 a.m. was considered a period of peak supernatural activity – this time is also referred to as the “Devil’s hour” due to it being a mocking inversion of the time in which Jesus supposedly died, which was at 3 pm.
3 a.m. certainly feels the unholiest to me when I’m communing with Satan. Especially 3 a.m. on a Sinday. I didn’t realize that’s because 3.p.m is when the bitch was crucified.
This makes me so hot.
Can’t wait to invoke Lord Satan 3 a.m.. this Sinday with that new knowledge.
I will fucking cum all over a fucking bible so fucking hard.
Praise Satan