On 1 Sep, 06:33, Philip
gmail.com> wrote:> I have been working on a theory as to how magick and modern science
> would work in cohesion, as in, it goes over 'magick' phenomenon with
> scientifically cohesive explanations that are not in violation of the
> currently accepted laws of physics. In other words it shows how magick
> is possible without violating the laws of physics nor discrediting
> claims of magick.
>
Hello Philip.
I'm not sure that magick is necessarily one thing, rather a hotch-
potch of things.
> I dont want to get into the whole thing right now because its
> incomplete but I do need some information. Im not really into the
> magical community per se. It seems many of them base their theories
> off of hope instead of wanting to see what actually works. But I read
> a review about this place and it sounded like one of the few places
> that is genuinely interested in magick that really does what so many
> people claim.
>
> Anyways enough of the rant. I am here first and foremost, wanting to
> know if anyone has performed a form of physical manipulation of
> reality through a form of magick. That is that you manipulated some
> aspect of reality and it was a measurable change. I am asking because
> I would like to analyze and try to reproduce the results so as to
> further build backing for the general theory of magick.
Have you read this groups Frequently Asked Questions?
http://www.asiya.org/altmagickfaq/
You may be particularly interested in the section "Is magick real, can
anyone prove it?"
>
> Also, I noticed there are a wide variety of definitions of what
> anything magick is per se. Some people call demons real physical
> lifeforms and others call them parts of the psyche. So if you are
> using those types of terms please explain what definition you go by.
>
> If anyone wants to chim in feel free to do so. I have also discussed
> definitions and philosophies about reality in incredible depth so if
> you have any explanations as to how magick works and the way in which
> you believe reality works I would be most interested to hear it.
>
> There are just so many websites about magick and most of them seem
> only focused on the technical aspect of it. Thats fine but #1 I havent
> found much luck in getting things with reproducible results and #2
> There is no explanation as to how the spell works except for some
> vague definitions.
>
> Â Any thoughts or opinions on this are most appreciated.
For clear instructions on how to perform a common ritual try
http://www.hermetic.com/browe-archive/pentagram%%20ritual.htm
It doesn't really do anything physical, at least outside your body.
One point sometimes made about the physicality, or otherwise, of
magick is that the electro-chemical activity of your neurons is
physical. Anyway, with regular use you should at least expect to feel
focused with a calm sense of 'power'.
Much of western magick was influenced, in one way or another, by a
'secret' group called the Golden Dawn (their membership list read like
a magician's who's who). Lots of their stuff was edited and published,
in contravention of oaths of secrecy, by a secretary called Regardie.
While he may have been a good secretary he was a poor magician. He was
also a Reichian therapist.
He helped popularise the notion that a lot of magic has a
psychological explanation but he used old, almost Freudian, theories
that were already starting to be discredited years ago. Rick has
argued these have hampered the development of better psychological
theories of magick. Have you seen Rick's website BTW?
http://tinyurl.com/5jhsaf
Check out his article(s) of the week.
