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Posted: Sat Aug 01, 2009 12:30 am
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Posted: Sat Aug 01, 2009 12:58 am
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Sanguina Cruenta Vice Captain
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Posted: Sun Aug 02, 2009 9:06 am
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Posted: Fri Aug 07, 2009 9:28 am
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Posted: Fri Aug 07, 2009 10:43 am
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In Thelemic principle, magick has more to do with jungian psychology than mystical energies.
Magick is defined as, to us, the science and art of causing change to occur in conformity with will.
Magick is not capable of defying the laws of the universe, though it is theoretically possible to cause any change in any object that it would be capable of by nature.
"We must not exclude potato-growing from our definition."
The purpose of the Great Work in Thelema is to achieve the goal of one's true will -- the intersection between personal will, and destiny.
Therefore, we change our situations, ourselves, our environment, and our world, to achieve our goals.
There is a great sense of knowledge and understanding of oneself that comes from the disciplines of Yoga, ritual magic, et cetera -- that lends to adjusting your perspective. The adjustment of said perspective allows you to realize the course of action to better achieve your true will.
Many Thelemites believe this is more akin to Jungian psychology than the mystical act most neo-pagan practitioners refer to. Self-observation, Self-analysis, De-programming, Re-arranging of the human psyche... these are all more psychological principles than anything. Others are more hung up on the origin. Are we the gods, or are we tapping into a divine current all the same?
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Posted: Fri Aug 07, 2009 2:16 pm
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Posted: Sat Aug 08, 2009 2:39 pm
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