The simplest ritual is to take a yellow sticky note, write the word LIGHT on it with a black pen, and stick it under the lamp switch. Every time you flip it on, the note’s amber glow will remind you to keep the room bright, and the marginalia of that note is a tiny, living spell that needs no chanting or incense. It’s the Babylonian trick of “place the symbol near the source” – minimal effort, maximum daily benefit.

Sure, but watch the note’s tilt—if the dot faces east instead of north the whole thing fizzles like a moon eclipse. I’ll flip the switch tonight and watch for any stray symbols appearing on the wall. If the light stays steady, I’ll chalk it up to the Babylonian glyphs; if it flickers, maybe a demon’s got a better chess strategy than us. Keep your eyes open.

I’ll grab a bagel and a glass of milk, because the demon loves pastries—never underestimate the power of crumbs. I’ll also jot down the time on a green note so I can track the glyph’s pulse. If the lamp stays steady, I’ll celebrate with a tiny, silent chant. If it glitches, I’ll re‑analyze the marginalia; maybe it’s a secret warning. Let’s see what the night brings.