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Rules of MAgick and Wizzardry
October 27, 2007 | |
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Magick is real. The things you accomplish with your spells, incantations, and invocations will affect your future. The beings that you call forth within your Magick Circle exist within the Spirit Realm. Magick is real; it is not a metaphor. The symbols and correspondences you will learn are tools to enable you to control your Reality. -
Know yourself. Socrates once told his students that “an unexamined life is not worth living.” As you travel the path of the Apprentice, you will maintain your Magickal Journal. Your notes and observations will enable you to learn who you truly are and what you truly want. Through meditation and focus you will learn why you respond to events and things in specific ways. As you learn more about yourself, you will gain the knowledge you need to change and become the Wizard you want to be.
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The best way to predict the future is to create it. It is human nature to want to know what is about to happen. Many people throughout history and in our current time have turned to psychics and forms of divination to learn what lies ahead. The Wizard has the power to create the future he wants. To manifest what you desire will enable you to predict your future.
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Question authority. Why is a very powerful word. As an Apprentice you must question “why” somesomething is done, and “why” it is done is a certain way. Understanding “why” leads to a clearer understanding of “how.” Your ability to question why something is being asked of you or expected of you will protect you. Questioning can and must be done with respect for the teacher. However, you must always be willing to stand up and say “no” when someone gives you an instruction that goes against what you know to be your best interest. Your ability to question will protect you from others who wish to manipulate you. Be certain you understand “why” before you act. Respect those who have come this way before, and learn from them. But if they say, “It can’t be done,” chances are it can be done or there is another way of achieving the same goal. I say, if it works for you, use it. If it doesn’t, don’t use it.
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Magick is both an art and an experimental science. ome people, like some artists, are naturally good at magick. However, with practice, someone who is not as good as others can easily become better than those who put no effort into the work. Remember that authors, writers, and lecturers try to share magick the best way they can. But that doesn’t mean it will work perfectly for you. Experiment and use what others say as a guide, not as a law.
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Be watchful of what you do and say. Magick happens all the time, not just when you are in a ritual.
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Intention controls Results. A Wizard’s most powerful tool is his intention, his will to manifest what he desires. If the desire is for knowledge, then an intention of becoming a diligent student will enable you to obtain the desire. However, if your intention is to ace the test without the necessary study, your results will probably be disappointing. With Magick it is extremely important to be very clear on your intention before you start the Working.
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Don’t invoke what you can’t banish. We have already established that Magick is real. The Elementals, Deities, and Spirits do exist and will be present when called. Some are friendlier than others; all have their own agendas, which may not be the same as yours. It is very important that you can send your visitors back to their realm, before you invite them into yours.
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Always consider the options. here are always options, various ways to act or not to act. Because Magick operates within the greater laws of the universe, it remains true that for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. Your analysis of the options to any given situation must include an understanding of the consequences, to the best of your ability. Sometimes, a third or fourth option is better than the either/ or selection people think are their only choices. The corollary is to always think before you act.
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The job isn’t done until you’ve put away the tools and cleaned up the mess. This is true whether you’re doing your math homework, building a model, or casting a spell. Your task is not complete until you have put everything in its place and returned your space to its neutral state. A Magick Circle left in disarray will drain the focus from your working and undo what you have worked to create.
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Keep silent regarding a Magickal work for 24 hours, lest your analysis create doubt, thereby weakening the Intention that binds your spell. As we have discussed, your intention will control your results. Once your working is complete and the space has been returned to its proper state, then you need to keep silent about what you have done. Analysis can lead to doubt that will degrade your intention and focus, thereby reducing the positive energy flowing into your spell. You should immediately record what you did and how you felt in your Journal. Wait 24 hours, then discuss your working with those you trust. After this waiting period you can begin to explore what results you can observe and analyze how you accomplished the working, with an eye toward making the working stronger then next time.
As you travel the path of the Apprentice these Rules will strengthen and protect you. Learn them well.
