Eight Magicks by Pete Carroll

Overview

• Conceptual framework divides matter into space, time, mass, energy.
• Instinctual drives create an eightfold division of magic.
• Each type of magic is represented by a color with emotional significance.
• The eight forms: Octarine, Red, Black, Orange, Blue, Purple or Silver, Yellow, and Green magic.

Octarine Magic

• Considered the 'pure magic', associated with personal perception of magic.
• Personal visions and significant spells are visualized in octarine hue, a mix of purple and pink.
• Emphasizes personal instinctual drive towards magic.
• Encourages the development of the 'magician self'.
• Associated god forms: Baphomet, Pan, Odin, etc.

Black Magic

• Relates to death and destruction.
• Used for casting destruction spells and avoiding premature death.
• Chod rites invoke the 'Death-self'.
• Entropy rites are used for sending destructive information to targets.
• Associated god forms: Charon, Thanatos, Saturn.

Blue Magic

• Concerns wealth and control over experiences via economic means.
• Focus on developing 'money consciousness'.
• Emphasizes the movement and turnover of money.
• Rituals involve exorcising negative attitudes and invoking the 'Wealth-self'.
• Associated god forms: Jupiter, Zeus.

Red Magic

• Associated with war and aggression.
• Focuses on vitality, aggression, and morale in conflict.
• Combines traditional and contemporary symbols for war.
• Intimidation and control in conflict are central.
• Associated god forms: Ares, Thor, Mars.

Yellow Magic

• Divided into Ego, Charisma, Laughter-Creativity, Assertion.
• Success is linked to the expression of yellow power.
• Invocations focus on modifying ego and self-image.
• Associated god forms: Ra, Helios, Apollo.

Green Magic

• Focuses on love and friendship.
• Begins with self-love and extends to making others affectionate.
• Techniques involve empathy and behavioral matching.
• Associated god forms: Venus, Aphrodite.

Orange Magic

• Involves wit, trickery, and living by one's wits.
• Motivated by a specific type of fear that enhances quick thinking.
• Associated with professions requiring quick decision-making.
• Associated god forms: Hermes, Loki.

Purple Magic

• Linked with sexuality and passion.
• Discusses the relationship between cults, charisma, and sexual dynamics.
• Explores human dissatisfaction with sexual arrangements.
• Sexual turmoil is linked to creativity and achievement.
• Techniques include the 'moon glance'.
• Associated colors: purple (passion), silver (moon), black (secret color of sex).

Conclusion

• The text is an exploration of various forms of magic, their symbolic colors, and associated rituals and god forms.
• Each form of magic offers a unique perspective and set of practices for personal and spiritual development.