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Now, what does this have to do with anything? No idea. But I liked the story. I think it parallels a good amount of mythology where God has created mankind in it's image (And saying as in two arms, two legs a head and a torso is blasphemous at best... The original judeo-christian god is shapeless and infinite.) | Now, what does this have to do with anything? No idea. But I liked the story. I think it parallels a good amount of mythology where God has created mankind in it's image (And saying as in two arms, two legs a head and a torso is blasphemous at best... The original judeo-christian god is shapeless and infinite.) | ||
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| + | Although most people cannot use magic, it seems that the majority have the potential to. I have heard many people describe how they call upon magic and it is generally seen differently depending on the person's cultural paradigm. | ||
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| + | Personally, I've always felt magic as being a spark hidden in the back of my mind, like a light in a darkened room that you can only see with the corner of your eyes. When I call upon that spark, I've always focused on feeling and seeing it flow through me, rising from my heart and filling the magical patterns I created in my mind's eye. | ||
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| + | One of the most important part of the magical process is visualization. Regardless of how ones feel magic, all mages must channel the spark of magic in forms they hold in their mind, generally using tools to help the process. (Which I'll get to below.) | ||
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| + | Magic also stems from belief, only what one believes is possible can happen. One who does not believe in demons could not summon one no matter how much he tried unless he changed his mind and accepted the possibility of it. Which is why attitude is essential, going into a magical work with the impression that it will not succeed will result in failure. | ||
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| + | To make the magic happen, one must Will it to happen, to Know it will happen and to Dare going against all that holds him back, crushing the debris of doubt and compromise. | ||
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| + | ''"to Know, to Will, to Dare and to Keep Silent" | ||
| + | -The powers of the Sphinx, Aleister Crowley.'' | ||
=='''Magical Methodology'''== | =='''Magical Methodology'''== | ||
=='''Types of Practitioners'''== | =='''Types of Practitioners'''== | ||
Revision as of 05:06, 5 October 2013
Contents
Introductions
Aus, since I'll be gone for a while, I prepared a few files to help you pass the time and further your education. You're also free to browse any of the grimoires I own except the one on the top shelf; those should not be opened by anyone aside from a master for the dark secrets they contain is too dangerous
-Yours truly Murmur
Magic
What is Magic
Magic can be hard to describe, it is an art, a science, a force and a skill. It is the power that binds the multiverse together, the spark of power given to us by Ein Sof so we could realize the great work.
A small tale
A werewolf friend of mine once told me a tale, it went as follow;
When the Maker created the world, separating it from its infinity, he called every creature to his side. One by one, he gave them a Name, which came with abilities and duties. So, coyote was made a cunning trickster, bear was made strong and powerful while stag was made proud and quick.
Last to be called, was mankind. When they appeared before the maker, he gave them their name and abilities yet he refused to give them a sacred role within creation. For long, mankind was unhappy and all the sons and daughters of man assembled at the palace of the Maker.
"Oh, maker. Please tell us, what have we done to bring forth your hatred? What shall we do to atone for our sins?" One of the human asked the Maker which in turn answered. "What has made you think that I hold a grudge against you son of man?"
"But Maker, if you held no grudge, why would you have endowed us with so little power? Why have we been made weaker than bear, slower than cheetah and not as cunning as fox? Why have we been denied a role within creation?"
By hearing the claims of mankind, the creator could not help but laugh and laugh. After a long moment where mankind stood in silence as the crystalline laughter of their creator filled the air, the Maker finally deigned to explain itself.
"My children, if I have not endowed you quite as well as your cousins is because I hold you capable enough to rise above those limitation."
"But what about our duty?"
"I never have meant it as an insult or a sign of my displeasure. What I truly intended was that since Man lacked a duty, they would be free to make their own, to find their own goals and path."
With that, the Maker asked the assembled sons and daughters of man to leave and when all left its palace, the abode of the maker faded away. That night, the children of man slept with a heavy heart, knowing that the maker had left them to find their own destiny yet as the land fell into the embrace of sleep, the wisest of man dreamed together.
In their sleep, they saw a great door and heard the voice of their maker. "Come." It said."I will be waiting for you in the next world. When morning came, the first shaman had awoken and the great work began"Now, what does this have to do with anything? No idea. But I liked the story. I think it parallels a good amount of mythology where God has created mankind in it's image (And saying as in two arms, two legs a head and a torso is blasphemous at best... The original judeo-christian god is shapeless and infinite.)
How to do Magic
Although most people cannot use magic, it seems that the majority have the potential to. I have heard many people describe how they call upon magic and it is generally seen differently depending on the person's cultural paradigm.
Personally, I've always felt magic as being a spark hidden in the back of my mind, like a light in a darkened room that you can only see with the corner of your eyes. When I call upon that spark, I've always focused on feeling and seeing it flow through me, rising from my heart and filling the magical patterns I created in my mind's eye.
One of the most important part of the magical process is visualization. Regardless of how ones feel magic, all mages must channel the spark of magic in forms they hold in their mind, generally using tools to help the process. (Which I'll get to below.)
Magic also stems from belief, only what one believes is possible can happen. One who does not believe in demons could not summon one no matter how much he tried unless he changed his mind and accepted the possibility of it. Which is why attitude is essential, going into a magical work with the impression that it will not succeed will result in failure.
To make the magic happen, one must Will it to happen, to Know it will happen and to Dare going against all that holds him back, crushing the debris of doubt and compromise.
"to Know, to Will, to Dare and to Keep Silent" -The powers of the Sphinx, Aleister Crowley.
