Weird Studies

Episode 9: On Aleister Crowley and the Idea of Magick

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Apr 11, 2018
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INSIGHT

Crowley's Definition of Magic

  • Aleister Crowley redefined magic as causing change in conformity with will, not stage illusions.
  • Magic includes all intentional acts and aims to discover and fulfill one's true will.
INSIGHT

Magic’s Holistic Reality View

  • Magic works holistically, valuing symbolic meaning and appearances as real forces.
  • It includes forces science ignores, like astrological influences and symbolic correspondences.
ANECDOTE

Holy Guardian Angel Dream

  • Phil Ford sought contact with his holy guardian angel by meditation and was rewarded with a profound healing dream.
  • He woke to find a parking stub from the dream’s location, symbolizing his angel’s contact.
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