What is Magic?

Some believe magic is the manipulation of the natural energies that surround us. Practitioners of magic use this energy to focus one’s intention in order to manifest a deep desire. So how is this different from praying? Repeating a chant and using prayer beads to tap into the surrounding energies, allows one to focus on a deep desire; a prayer. So why is it socially permissible to say “I’m going to go pray”, but throughout history, saying something along the lines of, “I’m going to go cast a spell,” has resulted in being burned at the stake? For that, we’ll have to travel back to the advent of religion.

“He who controls the religion, controls the region”
This has been a basic tenant of conquerors and rulers for centuries. One could argue the Roman Empire never really fell, but rather morphed into what we now know as The Holy See.  Throughout history, religion has been used to establish norms in order to control an otherwise superstitious and unruly population. But as in any society, there were those that marched to the tune of a different drummer and had no intention of following “religious” teachings. These groups worshiped nature, not a man.




 


In order to control these alleged “dissidents,” a propaganda war against witches, druids, and yes, magic, was launched, resulting in multiple belief systems, rooted in the laws of nature, being forced under ground.
Today

While no longer burned at the stake, modern day practitioners of magic still experience scorn and ridicule.  Casting spells for good using herbs, essential oils and candles do not make the practitioners of magic evil. After all, didn’t Jesus turn water into wine? 

Practitioners of magic observe the law of three. Put simply, the practitioner will get back three times what they put into the spell.  A spell or intention that is meant to do harm uses negative energy and will return three times the negative energy. By contrast, if positive energy is used in creating a spell or prayer, positive energy is received. Better known concept? Instant karma.

Magic is a common theme in the new book The Fablecastle Chronicles. There is more to the story.

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