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
keeping another bound to one's will is not needed when raising power
becomes an act of mutual affinity rather than 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.
$eplicating one's actions exactly is difficult enough, but replicating 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 $eturns.
II. #,- %A& !. 4"!&%-/5-0
5reater understanding produces greater influence though
greater affinity.
5reater affinity 'kinship( with any manifestation leads to a more powerful
response when aid is requested, much is as a good friend is more likely to
help you out than a stranger.
orollary 1 #,- %A& !. *-%.1
4"!&%-/5-0
5reater understanding of self produces greater influence
though greater affinity.
III. #,- %A& !. "A+-*0
,aving greater knowledge of a manifestation's true and
complete name leads to greater affinity and influence.
olollary 1 #,- %A& !. &!$/* !.
)!&-$0
,aving greater knowledge of words of power leads to
greater affinity and influence.
I2. #,- %A& !. A**!IA#I!"0
5reater common characteristics between two
manifestations combined with greater knowledge of the
commonalties produces greater affinity and influence.
orollary 6 1 #,- %A& !. *I+I%A$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/-"#I.IA#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$I#70
Any manifestation is divisible into two antithetical sets of
attributes, each of which contain the essence of the other.
2II. #,- %A& !. 9A%A"-0
5reater balance is required for greater affinity and
influence.
2III. #,- %A& !. I".I#I#-
+A"I.-*#A#I!"*0
#he number of manifestations within the &eb is infinite. In
other words, we'll never run out of manifestations to
experience, or things to learn.
I:. #,- %A& !. .I"I#- *-"*-*0
A manifestation's 'ie, our( ability to perceive limits its
ability to know.
In other words, we can't see everything.
:. #,- %A& !. )$A5+A#I*+0
If it works, it's right.
:I. #,- %A& !. I".I"I#-
U"I2-$*-*0
As there are infinite manifestations within the web
possessed of infinite views of the universe, there are
infinite universes.
:II. #,- %A& !. #$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& !. )-$*!"I.IA#I!"0
All manifestations 'including people( live and have
personality.
orollary 6 1 #,- %A& !.
I"2!A#I!"0
Any manifestation can con;ure real entities from within.
orollary 8 1 #,- %A& !. -2!A#I!"0
A manifestation can con;ure real entities from without.