Modern Witchcraft: Beginners Guide - What is Magick?

Overview

Definition of Magick:
- Different from supernatural magic seen in media (e.g., movies, TV shows).
- Natural magick operates within the laws of physics.
- Anything breaking the laws of physics is not real magick.
Spelling Distinctions:
- "Magick" with a 'k' is used for natural magick.
- "Magic" without a 'k' refers to fantasy magic.
- Some practitioners use the terms interchangeably.

Magick exists in everyday experiences and emotions:
- Awe when viewing the universe.
- Community spirit and balance in nature.
- Emotional experiences like love, heartbreak, and anger.
- Ritualistic acts in daily life, e.g., crossing fingers for luck.
Magick gives life meaning beyond logic and facts.
Rituals:
- Blending logic and emotions to produce desired effects.
- Ritualistic acts in witchcraft can be logical (using herbs medicinally) or less logical (offering to spirits).
- Belief in the purpose of rituals can make them real.

Believes in external forces like deities and spirits.
Magick is a natural force present throughout the universe.
Famous definitions:
- Scott Cunningham: "Projection of natural energies to produce needed effects."
- Aleister Crowley: "Science and Art of causing Change to occur in conformity with Will."

Magick as an internal process of reprogramming the mind.
Focus on the power of the mind rather than external forces.
Uses psychological archetypes instead of literal deities.
Example: Invoking the idea of a deity for personal guidance (e.g., Aphrodite for confidence).

Magick involves both external influences and internal belief systems.
It's about assigning personal and collective significance to rituals and actions.
Understanding magick can enhance the practice of witchcraft by blending factual understanding with intuitive experience.