"Magic is the Highest, most Absolute, and most Divine Knowledge of Natural Philosophy, advanced in its works and wonderful operations by a right understanding of the inward and occult virtue of things; so that true Agents being applied to proper Patients, strange and admirable effects will thereby be produced. Whence magicians are profound and diligent searchers into Nature; they, because of their skill, know how to anticipate an effect, the which to the vulgar shall seem to be a miracle." — The Goetia of the Lemegeton of King Solomon.
Magick is an art and a science. It is a dance with the powers of the Divine. Magick is the unfurling of a dewy flower. It is the spell workings of a cunning witch. It is the lilting songs of the faery folk. Magick is natural. It is how the universe creates itself. And magick is how we create changes in this world through the combined use of our applied intentions, imaginations, energy, and will. Magick is like fire. It is neither good nor bad. It can be used to create or to diminish. So, as with any great power, there is a great responsibility that comes with wielding magick. It is a personal responsibility and a communal responsibility.
Where does the Power come From? The entire universe is a manifestation of the Divine. And this universe is just one of many in the multiverse. The whole cosmos is alive and throbbing with energy. A stone is alive, ensouled and throbbing with energy. So too is a human, a river, a planet, and a star. But it's not just the physical realm that has energy. Magickal energy flows through the spirit realm like water and air flow through the physical realm. Elementals, ancestors, and a gods/goddesses also have their own energy. These energies have patterns, tendencies, and currents. When we learn to tap into these patterns or reservoirs of energy and direct them, then we have magickal power. Magick is our Birthright. Ultimately it can come from you!
What are the Cornerstones of Magick ? Magickal skill, proficiency and power build with practice. Yes, some people are more naturally inclined than others. Some people have less internal barriers and blockages to accessing magick. But anyone can learn magick and enjoy magick. Becoming able to shift your consciousness from everyday hum drum to sensing energy and magick is more like remembering something you innately knew how to do when you were a kid. But there are four corners to the witch's pyramid or magician's pyramid as it's called.
To Know- learn the correspondences of magickal energies, the patterns, the cultural contexts of rituals, spells, and workings. Study and practice.
To Dare - dare to use your imagination, to step out of conformity, to believe in yourself and in endless possibilities.
To Will-focus with an intensity and perseverance
To Keep Silent- don't draw negative attention to your workings by telling everyone, let go of ego-tripping, listen to the universe for feedback and wisdom.
What Can I do with Magick ? Yes, magick can help get a job, home, prosperity, or companionship. And that's great. Every human deserves to have their basic needs met. In fact, I hope that you have more than your needs met. I want you to flourish! What I've noticed is that once people finish using magick to get their needs met, they turn inward to heal and evolve their souls. And then, they gift their skills to community. We turn our magick towards healing people, the land, the spirits, the animals and plants. We turn our magick towards social justice efforts and gaining equality for all. And we help usher this planet towards an evolution where all beings are graced with Love and well-being.