It is about the knowledge of many things especially science, medicine and practices.The thaum is the basic and traditional unit of magical strength. There are two categories of magic - black and white and there are also two types of magic practiced natural and high magic.
Black Magic
This is believed to be used to curse others and for revenge purposes.
White Magic
This magic is used to help heal and protect others.
Natural Magic
Natural magic is about causing changes on the material plane using properties from crystals, metals, herbs and planetary/lunar influences.
High Magic
High magic involves initiatory rites, rites of worship which allows one to get in touch with the divine.
!. Visualization
2. Concentration
3.Trance
4. Etheric energy
There are four types of magic that are used.
1. Divination
Use of knowledge for seeing events. Casting runes, astrology and trance work.
2. Incantation
Spells, chants, calling of quarters, spirits and guardians to assist.
3. Sympathetic
Use of symbolism and the power of one's mind.
4. Thaumaturgy
Witchcraft, Allchemy and Sorcery.
Planetary infleunces help assist magical workings, days of the week are associated with planets, colours and oils.
Sun Sunday Orange/Gold Health, energy and protection. Lugh, Grainne, Apollo .
Moon Monday White/Silver Fertility, family, healing, sprituality. Diana, Artemis, Hecate, Selene.
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Mercury Wednesday Yellow Intelligence, travel, study, wisdom. Mercury, Hermes and Bride.
Venus Friday Blue/Pink Love, harmony, beauty, happiness, joy. Aphrodite, Eros, Freya.
Mars Thursday Red Courage, energy, passion, strength. Thor, Ares, Amazons, Morrigan.
Jupiter Tuesday Purple Prosperity, luck, justice, philosophy Juno, Zeus, Ishtar, Kuan-Yin.
and religious issues.
Saturn Saturday Brown/Black Binding, grounding, protecting, luck. Cernunnos, Maat, Nokomis.
