What is "sympathetic" magick?
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All sympathetic magic is based upon two principles: first, "likes produce likes," or that an effect resembles it cause; and, second, that things having been in contact with each other continue to react upon one and another at a distant even after they have been severed or disconnected. The former principle is called the Law of Similarity, while the latter is the Law of Contagion or Contact.\n\nFrom these principles the magician makes inferences. From the Law of Similarity the magician infers that he can produce any effect that he desires just by imitating it. And, from the Law of Contact, the magician infers that whatever he does to a material object will equally effect the person who once had contact with or possessed the object. This is the reason that when performing the spell the practitioner may have in her or his possession something personal of the person, such as a lock of hair, nail clippings, a piece of clothing, or a photograph, for whom the spell is being cast for.\n\nIn order for the above principles to form, or cause, sympathetic magic there also must exist a cause-and-effect relationship; if not, the magician’s inferences would never function. Simply, something must transfer the effect of the magician’s actions on the physical object to the person who once was in contact with the object. This thing or substance, for a better term, is believed to be a secret sympathy that exist between the object and person. This secret sympathy is an impulse being transmitted from one thing to the other by means of what we may conceive as a kind of invisible ether, not unlike that which is postulated by modern science for a precisely similar purpose, namely, to explain how things can physically affect each other through a space which appears to be empty.
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I have heard that "Northern Mysteries and Magic" by Freya Aswinn is good, but I haven't read it. Check out sunnyway.com/runes, there is a lot of good information there.
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Friend - Whoa...I need to understand how you see emotions as gothic or satanic.  Please, read Ecclesiastics 3.  God Bless
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Magic in the Wiccan sense is real, so is pagan... but it is called Magick with a k... and i do believe... i am pagan... any further questions contact me at...\nblfittro@yahoo.com
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Well since you're a Christian, here's what one Christian website respectfully says about Wicca.\n\nhttp://www.allabouttheoccult.org/wicca-spells.htm\n\nWicca Spells - What is Wicca?\nWhat is Wicca and what are Wicca spells? While it is rooted in ancient pagan beliefs, the Wicca religion, as it is practiced now, is only about 50-years-old. Wicca is a belief system cobbled together in the 1940's and 1950's by Gerald Gardner from a variety of religious traditions and beliefs as well as Freemason rituals. Since Gardner published several books espousing his system of worship, many offshoots and variations of Wicca have sprung up. \n\nThere is no particular agreement between Wiccans, or "wise ones" concerning what they believe and worship. Some worship the "Goddess," some worship the "God," and some worship both. Others worship nature. Some Wiccans say they embrace Christian doctrine, while others reject it. Most promoters of Wicca believe in reincarnation. \n\nOne thing most Wiccans agree on is the fact that Satan is not a part of their pantheon and they vehemently deny Satan-worship as one of their practices. This is because they disavow the notion of moral absolutes. There is no such thing as good or evil, because it is all relative. Wiccans have only one law that they bind themselves to, called "The Rede." It simply states, "Do what ye will, harm ye none." In other words: "Do what ever you want to as long as no one gets hurt." The Three-fold Law governs consequences, and is a law of returns that states, "All good that a person does to another returns three-fold in this life; harm is also returned three-fold." \n\nWicca Spells - Mind Control\nWhat about Wicca spells? Not all Wiccans practice witchcraft (which they call "magick" to set themselves apart from illusionists and magicians). Magick is to Wicca what prayer is to Christianity. Wiccans claim that the practice of magick is simply using their minds to control matter, while Christians call upon God to heal people and to intervene and work in their lives. Because the Rede forbids harming others and the Three-fold Law sets forth consequences for those who do, Wiccans view themselves as "white witches" or "nature witches." \n\nWicca is basically a religion that is about minding your own business and living peaceably with your neighbors and environment. Wiccans are eager to draw parallels between themselves and biblical Christianity for the sake of earning credibility, but what does the Bible have to say about this religion? You won't find the word "wicca" in the Bible, so let's evaluate the beliefs in light of what God says about them. \n\nWicca spells are idolism - Romans 1:25 says, "They exchanged the truth of God for a lie, and worshipped and served created things, rather than the Creator…" Who wants to settle for second best? In Isaiah 40, God paints a very cool picture of how much greater the Creator is than His creation. If you are worshipping anything besides the Creator, you are just spinning your wheels.\n\n\nWicca spells bring false hope - Hebrews 9:27 says, "…Man is destined to die once, after that, to face judgment." God says we get one chance at life, and that is it. There are no do-overs. If we don't accept God's gift of Jesus in our lifetime, He judges us as unwilling to be in His presence, and we are sent to Hell. \n\n\nWicca spells bring disillusionment - Mark 7:8 says, "You have let go of the commands of God and are holding on to the traditions of men". God is God, and we are not. We have a decision to make. Are we going to take God at His word and adopt His worldview, or not? Knowing God is hard work that takes a lot of discipline. Wicca is a religion that takes a pack of lies, ties it in a romantic ribbon, and searches out a well-intentioned, but lazy and gullible mark to sell its hollo
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I am a shaman and all that you truly need is the intent of your heart to go out to that which desire to cleanse . The magic is in the person not the power objects. It is the persons belief in self that give the "magic " to the objects. This a common practise and very acceptable. I However suggest going within and healing yourself as the external is a reflection of the internal.Trust yourself and your connect to Source. The more that we are "clean " the greater the magic. Magic is actually physics on a level that is easily explained . Even though all Miracles are unexplained quantum happenings. If you are in tune with  Great Spirit all is possible as there is no time /space. All is Now. If you are going to go through the ritual use salt as well, this will assist in negating the effects of negative energy . By setting the intent is still best and visualize it. Ask here to "tap " in to this and have her feel  this truth. \nIf she is worth her salt she be able to "see" that this works. Do not give your power away to that which is outside of yourself. Unconditional Love is the most powerful force in all of creation.\nHappy hunting !  Hawk Child
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if you do not believe in the psychic aspect of humans then you will, undoubtedly, discredit this and blow me off. however, in the event that you are indeed sincere in your question, i may be able to provide an answer. please take to heart that, while there are some out there who claim to be "psychic", i am. i dont know why but i will use my "gift" to help you...\n\na man named Robert, but called Bobby.\nthe date 7/1/82\ninitials: C.B. \nGermanic words: HROD BERHART (Rodberat---Robert)\nrose petals surrounding a purple vase of white orhcids on a small table with a white doiley or lace cloth.\na silver band of color on a cream background\ntwo entwined snakes: one blue the other green\na small brown dog...a cocker spaniel maybe.\ntwo boys-brown hair/green eyes, one girl-red hair/green eyes\nthe numbers 37S\nthe numbers 5, 5, 8\nletters: D-B-C\na RED, setting sun\na rising full moon\nand lillies.\n\nif you have any questions or concerns, e-mail me, please. thank you.
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Astrology, throwing the I-Ching, reading palms and any of the esoteric arts are a way to focus the intuition that all humans have. \n\nJesus said, "All these things that I do, you can do and more, for this is what I leave for you. I leave you a comforter." \n\nWe all have psychic potential, which includes ESP, intuition, empathy. How do we hone this potential and make it work for us? There are many ways to tap intuition, to know information that shouldn't be able to be known. \n\nAstrology and all of the esoteric arts are "training wheels" to a different level of intuition and psychic ability. They are all meant to be set aside once psychic skills are developed.  \n\nI do believe that Astrology and other esoteric arts are not in conflict with believing in a Higher Being, it's all related. For wouldn't a loving and merciful God give us the stars to look at, the wrinkles in the palm of our hand to ponder, or see how beans bounced on a checker board floor and still find truth? \n\nThe truth is within us. The truth is our hotline to God's Eye View.  \n\nIt's what makes us different from the beasts in the fields. Cats and dogs aren't having this discussion, it's us pesky humans. \n\nSo Astrology can work for those who are seeking to increase their intuition and then toss away the books and find the truth that is within them. \n\nAlso, if one is set to disbelieve all things, then nothing will make sense. If one is set to see the connectiveness of all things then everything makes sense. That's our free will at work. \n\nThe big question is this: No matter what you believe, does it allow you to be peaceful? Does your belief system prepare you for the yawning black mouth of the grave? Sentient creatures know they are mortal. Belief systems are created to deal with the inevitable.  \n\nIf so, cool. \n\nIf not, then reviewing what is not working with that belief system is in order.
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As a Wiccan, I have to advise you to seek the assistance of a mental health professional.  I have to say that what you describe does not correspond to any Wiccan teachings that I am familiar with.  In fact it sounds more like ceremonial magic.  \n\nAt any rate, what you are describing seems extreme to say the least, especially regarding spiritual practices, which leads me to think that you may be suffering from a mental disorder.  It's best to have yourself checked out so you can get treatment if necessary.
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magic that powerful is very dificult to control and can have severe karmic consequences.  Be careful what you ask for you just might get it.
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"Any sufficiently advanced science is indistinguishable from magic." Arthur C. Clarke.\n\nWhen I was younger, I read a LOT about witchcraft, ghosts, magic (not stage magic, which didn't interest me), superstition and similar subjects.  \n\nWhat I learned from all of this reading is that there is such a thing as magic...  but it has a firm foundation in how people think.  It is not "supernatural", it is natural.  We just don't know the full science behind it.  Shamans, I think, understood some of this, and also understood that approaching it rationally would make the magic weaker.
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ya know that's funny, my friend is trying to sell her house and buried a St Joseph statue head down in the yard, and I couldn't help but think this is like a magic spell, you have to do it just so and read a prayer (incantation?) bless a candle with oil, then light it, place the Holy Card (amulet?) in with the deed or mortage papers, just like from a book of magic
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magick is magick.  tis the soul of the caster that taints it.
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Yep. And in Magick. I can do both. YAY MAGIC(K)!
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By Spritual Vibes are you meaning, feeling one others 'energy?'  If so, then yes, all of us do.  Whether we are aware of these 'vibes' or not depends on how 'sensitive' you are. The more sensitive, the more you can pick up on 'vibes'.\n\nNow...for me, as a Clairvoyant, I pick up on Spiritual Energies.  Yes they come to me and try to communicate to me.  If I am in the right 'space' I can pick up on what the messages are.  This is very very differenct from intuiting a living persons vibe which I prefer to call 'energy', as this IS what we are all made up of yes.  A spiritual energy is not as dense as a living persons spiritual energy.  It is much more 'lighter' body.\n\nSpiritual vibes can be felt in historic areas, such as Stone Henge, or an old Castle.  Even old battlefields hold 'vibes'.  Most sensitive people will pick up on 'vibes' never ever really knowing who or where they are coming from.\n\nBlessings be yours in light and peace,\nHarriett Potty
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Im not sure, but I know that the left hand is associated with feminine sensitive energies and the right hand is associated with masculine projective energies. Also black magick and Satanism are known as 'Left hand' paths, having a destructive and/or negative influence. While white magick and adoration of positive dieties are called the 'right hand' path and associated with constructive and positive influence.
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In Paganism, premonitions are a part of psychic ability. The average human would call it "Deja-Vu" faut de meaux, because they don't understand it. What it is, basically, is that it tells what your mind's eye and subconscious are capable of. \n\nPagans believe in two types of spirits... Eudaemons, or the christians' "angel", and the Kakodaemons, or the christians' "demon." Each is a representative of something you hope for, and something you fear.The eudaemons ar helpful happy spirits that are there to help you out of a dangerous situation. the kakodaemons are Loki's generation of mischievous behavior that is usually treacherous to a person.