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Magick – Definition and Etymology

In Magick by Chris A. Parker

The ability to think seems to set us apart from other creatures. And although we are concerned with living in the physical world, we are mental beings. The fact is we are thinking all the …

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The Ancient Emerald Tablet – The Secret Formula of Creation

In Hermetism by Chris A. Parker

The Emerald Tablet, otherwise known as the Tabula Smaragdina, or Smaragdine Tablet, is a mysterious element of the Hermetica believed to hold the secrets behind the transmutation of the ‘Prima materia.’ Although the Emerald Tablet’s …

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The Seven Hermetic Principles

In Hermetism by Chris A. Parker

There are some universal laws that can be found across space and time. They illustrate to us how the Universe works. These are “The 7 hermetic principles” If you don’t like this title you can …

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Everything You Need to Know About Burning Sage

In Magick by Chris A. Parker

Smudging is the act of burning plant material for use in a purification ritual. With smudging sage, several varieties of sage, primarily white sage, are burnt, and the smoke is used for purification. When smudging …

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Magic in Islam During Middle Ages

In Magick by Chris A. Parker

Magical practices still exist today throughout the Muslim world, as in the Middle Ages. They still arouse much interest. Their history is also closely linked to the development of science, Sufism, and Islamic mysticism. The …