The Laws of Magick Allow me to begin with some explanation of myself, for that which I believe colors the words I shall use. I am a Universal Animist, a type whom many find 'quaint' nowadays. As such, I find it unethical to seek !"#$!% over any manifestation of the &eb. Any manifestation includes literally anything. Animals, plants, mountains, deserts, rivers, spirits, as well as people. &hen I speak of affinity and influence that between kindred spirits(, many others would use words such as power and control. I find it possible to wield more energy through friendship and cooperation than through mastery and control. )robably a lot of that arises from my perception that the energy used for keepi kee ping ng an anot othe herr bou bound nd to on one' e'ss wi will ll is no nott ne neede eded d wh when en rai raisi sing ng po power wer becomes an act of mutual affinit affinity y rather than exclusive exclusive control. *o much for the intro. "ow, on to the %aws of +agick. #here are many systems and classifications of +agickal %aws. *ome will, no doubt, disagree with this one.
I. #- %A& ! AU*- A"/ --#0 #he same actions under the same conditions produce the same results. A %aw that is generally non1demonstrable. 2ery few are skilled enough to replicate one of these conditions, much less all three of them simultaneously. $eplica $epl icatin ting g one one's 's acti actions ons exac exactly tly is dif diffic ficul ultt eno enough ugh,, but repl replicat icatin ing g the environment which includes #I+-( is another matter.
orollary 1 #- %A& ! $-#U$"*0 3&hat one sends out, comes back.3 !r 3&hat goes around, comes around.3 #he #hree1fold $ule is an example of the %aw of $eturns.
II. #- %A& ! 4"!&%-/5-0 5reater understanding produces greater influence though greater affinity. 5reater affinity kinship( with any manifestation leads to a more powerful response when aid is requested, much is as a good friend is more likely to help you out than a stranger.
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III. #- %A& ! "A+-*0 aving greater knowledge of a manifestation's true and complete name leads to greater affinity and influence.
olollary 1 #- %A& ! &!$/* ! )!&-$0 aving greater knowledge of words of power leads to greater affinity and influence.
I2. #- %A& ! A**!IA#I!"0 5reater common characteristics between two manifestations combined with greater knowledge of the commonalties produces greater affinity and influence.
orollary 6 1 #- %A& ! *I+I%A$I#7 sympathetic magic(0 -ffects resemble causes.
orollary 8 1 #- %A& ! !"#A5I!"0 #wo manifestations which have been in contact remain in contact.
2. #- %A& ! I/-"#IIA#I!"0 omplete knowledge equals absolute affinity equals identity.
2I. #- %A& ! *7"#-*I* or, the U"I!" of !))!*I#-*(0 *ynthesis of two opposing views of reality, or 8 realities, engenders a third which is more real that either original.
orollary 1 #- %A& ! )!%A$I#70 Any manifestation is divisible into two antithetical sets of attributes, each of which contain the essence of the other.
2II. #- %A& ! 9A%A"-0 5reater balance is required for greater affinity and influence.
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#he number of manifestations within the &eb is infinite. In other words, we'll never run out of manifestations to experience, or things to learn.
I:. #- %A& ! I"I#- *-"*-*0 A manifestation's ie, our( ability to perceive limits its ability to know. In other words, we can't see everything.
:. #- %A& ! )$A5+A#I*+0 If it works, it's right.
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As there are infinite manifestations within the web possessed of infinite views of the universe, there are infinite universes.
:II. #- %A& ! #$U- A%*-!!/*0 /ata exist which contradict your knowledge but which, never1the1less, are functional. !r, If it's a paradox, it's probably true.
:III. #- %A& ! )-$*!"IIA#I!"0 All manifestations including people( live and have personality.
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orollary 8 1 #- %A& ! -2!A#I!"0 A manifestation can con;ure real entities from without.