magick defined

[frisbee]

Hello again,

A couple of my past posts relate to magick, and the terms low and high magick came up. Would someone care to define those: how they're different, some examples of both, how and when to use them, etc.? Any help would be appreciated. Books and websites haven't really provided much information as far as giving me concrete definitions.

One other thing I'd be interested to know is if there are differences in how the Craft/Wicca and Druids approach/understand/implement magick.

Thanks!

[SpiritTalker]

Hello again,

A couple of my past posts relate to magick, and the terms low and high magick came up. Would someone care to define those: how they're different, some examples of both, how and when to use them, etc.? Any help would be appreciated. Books and websites haven't really provided much information as far as giving me concrete definitions.

One other thing I'd be interested to know is if there are differences in how the Craft/Wicca and Druids approach/understand/implement magick.

Thanks!

This is an old post that was never responded to & it should at least be acknowledged for those who open the post. The original poster would have been quite capable of looking up the definitions on line as anyone can, but where's the personal contact & touch in that?

In my view high magic is primarily ritualized - and called ceremonial for that reason. It would be about knowing the pronunciation, spelling & sigils of entity names for summoning & partnering with entities that would carry out the magician's will. The Mage would work within a multi layered circle & entities are summoned outside the circle to a safe area. Ritual is used to accomplish shifts in awareness & consciousness & there's more emphasis on ritual performance than spell assembly. A time of study & proper spiritual preparation is required. Magicians & sorcerers are associated with high magic & examples I can think of are King Solomen, John Dee maybe & Alistair Crowley.

Witches might be more associated with Low magic & folk magic which are more flexible & subject to the Crafter's preferences. I think there's less emphasis on right-ritual & commanding spirit compliance & more emphasis on spell-craft that flows from the Crafter's relationship to Nature. Study is needed & awareness of personal intent plays a big part. There are cross overs in the principles of the art. Kitchen craft, Green & Hedge witchery, Cunningfolk are examples.

How to use them - study, prepare spiritually & develop the associated relationships. When to use which - is a matter of which style you prefer to study & develop.

Wicca & Druidry are two separate paths with their own methods of ritual, god-forms & practice yet share a keen relationship with Nature. I'm not informed enough to say more.

[barker]

Placing confidence within or without, for high or low magic. This is why pagan faith is externally objective - the within and the without are swapped the moment the spell has been cast. So yes, the manifestation is instant and binding. That is why spiritual preparation AND study are necessary. barker