I perform magic on a somewhat regular basis. I assume that it has the power to actually affect change in the world or I wouldn't bother. So assuming it works (at least some of the time) I have a couple of questions:
Do you feel magic is more effective when coupled with religion, or separated from it? Do you pray (to anyone/thing) for favors or success? Do you ask that other entities carry out action on your behalf? Is this really magic, or is it worship? If you practice non-religious magic do you believe that the energy comes from within you or without you?
I believe I practice 'non-religious' magic. I don't feel the need for religious ritual or bowing down and worshipping a god or gods. I do however practice magic/weave spells when I feel the need. Let's see, do I believe that the energy comes from within me or without me? Like drops in an ocean I exist as part of the energetic sea around me, therefore the energy comes both from within me and without me as one and the same thing.
Yes, I do pray -- but not in the way that, say, a Christian would pray. It's more like just telling the universe/God what I need and then expecting it to happen. Sometimes I cast spells with these prayers, other times I don't. I consider sitting in silence in meditation a prayer also. And certain other activities that raise my energy and help me commune w/ the divine.
It depends on what I feel in my heart at the time.
I never ask another entity to carry out an action on my behalf, but if I happened to notice one helping me I thank it. ~SF
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