Lesser Magic
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In LaVeyan Satanism
there are two main types of Magic
, Greater Magic and Lesser Magic. Greater Magic involves ritual and ceremony to focus one's emotional energy for a specific purpose.
Lesser Magic consists of non-ritual or manipulative magic, through use of natural abilities to manipulate other humans, and therefore circumstances, by wile and guile. At the forefront of this effort, according to Anton LaVey
, is knowledge of how to employ appearances to one's advantage.
LaVey states that Lesser Magic can be divided into three subsections based on the type of spell desired; Sex (or lust), Compassion or Destruction, and that proper mastery of lesser magic involves finding which of the three naturally compliments your personality and appearance.
He states that a person can employ contrived appearance to gain the alliance or obedience of others, and a competent magician can even combine these aesthetics as necessary. LaVey also states that a magician's actions to manipulate are an important component of Lesser Magic. LaVey later treated the matter of Lesser Magic in considerable detail in his book The Satanic Witch
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LaVeyan Satanism
LaVeyan Satanism, often referred to simply as Satanism among most adherents, was founded in 1966 by Anton LaVey. Its teachings are based on individualism, self-control and "eye for an eye" morality. Drawing influences from the rituals and ceremonies of occultist Aleister Crowley and the...
there are two main types of Magic
Gray magic
Gray magic is a term used to describe magic that is not performed for specifically beneficial reasons, but is also not focused towards completely hostile practices. It is seen as falling in a continuum between white and black magic.-Overview:...
, Greater Magic and Lesser Magic. Greater Magic involves ritual and ceremony to focus one's emotional energy for a specific purpose.
Lesser Magic consists of non-ritual or manipulative magic, through use of natural abilities to manipulate other humans, and therefore circumstances, by wile and guile. At the forefront of this effort, according to Anton LaVey
Anton LaVey
Anton Szandor LaVey , born Howard Stanton Levey, was the founder of the Church of Satan as well as a writer, occultist, and musician...
, is knowledge of how to employ appearances to one's advantage.
LaVey states that Lesser Magic can be divided into three subsections based on the type of spell desired; Sex (or lust), Compassion or Destruction, and that proper mastery of lesser magic involves finding which of the three naturally compliments your personality and appearance.
He states that a person can employ contrived appearance to gain the alliance or obedience of others, and a competent magician can even combine these aesthetics as necessary. LaVey also states that a magician's actions to manipulate are an important component of Lesser Magic. LaVey later treated the matter of Lesser Magic in considerable detail in his book The Satanic Witch
The Satanic Witch
The Satanic Witch is a book by Anton LaVey. It is a how-to guide for the manipulation and seduction of men by women, collecting a body of advice on lesser magic...
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