Submitted by LOGOS - Overseer on
Magic is the practice of causing change through use of powers as yet not defined or accepted by science.
The power is that which generated and maintains the Universe. It is the power that germinates seeds, raises winds, and spins our planet. It is the energy behind birth, life and death. Everything in the Universe was created by it, contains a bit of it, and is answerable to it. In other words, the power is the life-force, the stuff of creation. It is the very substance of existence itself.
The power has no name. It has been identified anthropomorphized into a thousand-thousand Gods and Goddesses, spirits, demons and other unearthly beings. It has only been partially explained in the terms of science, which today is still "discovering" some of its aspects. The power played an important part in the evolution of the human race, for better or worse. All religions have tapped into it using different symbols and rites, and all magicians have wielded its powers.
Above the ritual and religion and magic the power exists, changeless in its eternal change. The power is everything, and everything is in the power. One of the problems with modern religion is that they assert that the power is outside us, and not within. Call is what you like, visualize it as you may ...
The power really is the power.
1. Magic is natural
2. Harm none-not even yourself-through its use.
3. Magic requires effort. You will receive what you put into it.
4. Magic is not usually instantaneous. It requires time to be effective.
5. Magic should not be used for pay.
6. Magic should never be used in jest or to inflate your ego.
7. Magic can be worked for your own gain, but only if it harms none.
8. Magic is a divine act.
9. Magic can be used for defense but should never be used for attack.
10. Magic is knowledge-not only of its ways and laws, but also of its effectiveness. Do not believe that magic works-know it!
11. Magic is love. All magic should be performed out of love. The moment anger or hatred tinges your magic you have crossed the border into a dangerous world, one that will ultimately consume you.
~Scott Cunningham
My inquiring mind would like to know if you agree with the 11 rules as stated by Scott Cunningham above.