Magic and it's role

[ns_kumiho]

Sorry for the lack of updates recently - my schedule has been weird lately

How do you define 'Magic'? What is Magic's ideal use and role in the world/universe? Also if you practice Magic what part does it play in your personal spirituality?

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[mellifluous_ink]

How do you define 'Magic'? What is Magic's ideal use and role in the world/universe? Also if you practice Magic what part does it play in your personal spirituality?Magic is what happens when you let go of all your 'magic doesn't exist' convictions, when you let yourself fall into pretend and dreaming. Magic is hard for adults to get, but easy for children. Magic is not that mystical spooky spell-casting stuff--no, magic is less adult than that, less fraught with adult perceptions and ideas. It's just there. It's been there. You knew it was there, once; you can know it's there again

[zionmystic]

I like your definition!

[mellifluous_ink]

Oh hey, thank you. I wasn't expecting anyone to like it, really.

[hexeengel]

I define Magick as occultist Alestair Crowley did, “the Art and Science of causing change in accordance with Will” (spelling it with a "k" is also Crowley's doing, and is meant to differentiate between Witchcraft and sleight of hand). Using that language, Magick becomes no more mysterious or “supernatural” than raising my hand. And, indeed, to any well-trained Witch, it shouldn’t be. Magick is similar to prayer, as it is an appeal to another source for intervention and assistance. However, I view Magick as more involved than prayers; to my mind, prayers are handing over the situation to that other power, saying, “You do it for me and I‘ll cross my fingers and hope it all works out.” Magick is instead saying, “I’m doing what I can on this plane, and now I need You to do what You can in the astral.” If involving some area of the mundane (finding a job, for example), any Magick done should be an extension of mundane efforts (filling out applications, submitting resumes, etc