In this episode we discuss the topic of living by Magic by discussing the Blog Warlocks Live by Magic, Not Simply Practice Magic.
Magic: The changes in situations or events in accordance with one’s will, which would, using normally accepted methods, be unchangeable.”(LaVey, The Satanic Bible [1969], 110)As Satanists, we know the realities of Greater and Lesser Magic; both The Satanic Warlock and The Satanic Witch speak to the use of Lesser Magic to bend an individual or situation to one's will. But, what does it mean, exactly: “Warlocks Live by Magic, Not Simply Practice Magic“?The Oxford English Dictionary defines practice as:
- practice, n.: The actual application or use of an idea, belief, or method, as opposed to the theory or principles of it; performance, execution, achievement…
- practice, v.: transitive. To perform (an activity) or exercise (a skill) repeatedly or regularly in order to acquire, improve or maintain proficiency.
- He determines who he is (or who he wishes to be) and applies that to his life full time. He BECOMES the person he wants the world to see!
- He embraces risk, makes mistakes, and builds CONFIDENCE. Confidence is the calling card of the Warlock!
- He uses the COMMAND TO LOOK to demand notice and response.
- He attracts people using CHARM and CHARISMA. He is able to utilize these as tools to effectively SEDUCE others into bending to his will.
Perfecting any skill does indeed take practice! While the skills of Lesser Magic must be developed, the Warlock does not engage in the “practice” of Magic as a specific task; he does not “set aside” a time of day to work on Magic as one would a musical instrument! He applies the principles of Lesser Magic to his life and makes this a part of his existence!“It takes thirty thousand hours of practice to become an expert at something. To really work magic, you have to be in tune with your instincts, and you have to bring your instincts to rationality. You have to understand how to feel what you want so passionately that you can manifest it into reality. Practice, concentration, and laser focus on what you want. That’s mastery. That’s magic.”-Magister Dr. Robert JohnsonThe Warlock lives by Magic in the following ways:“When this man enters the room, the collective intake of breath could take down the wallpaper.” (Johnson, The Satanic Warlock [2016], 61)As mentioned above, there is a modicum of “practice” involved in developing any skill set. Specific skills must be developed, but this process is part of the “big picture”; skills will develop naturally once you stop thinking about them and just “be”!Learn! Develop! Apply!Live Magic!