{i} sorcery, witchcraft, ability to supernaturally control natural forces or events by means of spells and incantations; conjuring, sleight of hand, creation of illusions as a form of entertainment; enchantment, charm, mystical influence
A term that, intentionally, is left undefined, allowing its use as a 'place-holder' whose meaning depends on context rather than definition If in doubt, try substituting any of the following: insight, illusion, joy, surprise, wisdom, the unexplainable, creating something from nothing -- or choose your own meaning according to the context
(sorcery), art of attaining objectives, acquiring knowledge, or performing works of wonder through supernatural or nonrational means Techniques used in magic typically include chants and spells, gestures or actions that often have a symbolic relation to the desired result (for example, acting out a successful hunt of the past to make a future hunt successful), and the use of substances believed to have a special relationship with the powers needed to accomplish the intended purpose
Madge-ick; using the natural energy of ourselves and our surroundings in accordance with our will to achieve desired results Also: Magick, Majik, et al
The term commonly used for any ability which can alter matter or influence people or things Magic is divided into three major categories: Celestial, Elemental, and Divine
(also see Axiom): This axiom determines the accessabilty and power of mysical energy and supernatual power At 0, not even flashes of insight, ESP, or deja vu occurs On Earth (7), divination is possible, but it is not always reliable The higher the axiom, the easier magic is to learn, and the more powerful masters can be, and the more comon magical beings and items are In Aylse (18 - the highest realm), almost everyone is born with some magic ability At 33 magic can be used by any creature capable of forming a desire
the attempt to solve a problem where it is not, i e , trying to solve a problem in the mind through physical or " mindless" measures: the ego's strategy to keep the real problem -- the belief in separation -- from God's Answer; guilt is projected outside our minds onto others (attack) or our bodies (sickness) and sought to be corrected there, rather than being undone in our minds by bringing it to the Holy Spirit; referred to as " false healing" in " The Song of Prayer "
the conscious use of psychic energy, accompanied by ritual, to accomplish a goal; often spelled 'magick' to distinguish it from stage magic (such as sleight-of-hand)