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                                  CONTENTS


       00 FOREWORD
       _______________________________________________________________

       10 NEWSGROUP
       11 Why do you spell (alt.)magick with a K?
       12 Shouldn't there be limits to what people can post here?
       _______________________________________________________________

       20 SUBJECT
       21 What is magic(k)?
       22 Is magick real, how does it work, what influences it?
       23 Is magick black/white? Should we do black magick?
       24 Is magick compatible with modern Science?
       25 How are magick and religion/mysticism related or different?
       _______________________________________________________________

       30 STUDIES
       31 How should I start learning about magick? teachers?
       32 What are the best books for a beginner to read?
       33 Where is online information about magick to be found?
       _______________________________________________________________

       40 SPELL COMPILATIONS
       41 Love/Lust
       42 Hexing/Cursing/Death
       43 Summoning Demons and Infernal Pacts
       44 Fortune and Money-Bringing Spells
       45 Purification and Blessing
       _______________________________________________________________

       50 REFERENCES AND REFERRALS
       51 Archives
       52 Magick-Related Newsgroups
       53 Card Game Magic (e.g. 'The Obsession')
       54 Role-Playing Game Spellcasting
       _______________________________________________________________

       60 AFTERWORD
       61 Footnotes
       62 Credits
       63 Copyrights


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00 FOREWORD

       The text version of the alt.magick FAQ may be obtained at:

               http://www.luckymojo.com/faqs/faq.amagick.9907

       The world-wide web version of the alt.magick FAQ may be
       found at:

               http://www.luckymojo.com/altmagickfaq/


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10 NEWSGROUP

       This section pertains to the most commonly asked questions about
       the newsgroup itself; specifically the newsgroup's name and its
       customs.

11 Why do you spell (alt.)magick with a K?

       alt.magick was created with a 'k' to avoid confusion with stage
       magic. @01

       'Magick' is a spelling popularly associated with Aleister
       Crowley, yet the spelling precedes him by hundreds of years. @02

       Many people presume a difference between conjuring tricks and
       occult spells; between magic and magick. There may be grounds
       for comparing them metaphorically to chemistry and alchemy.

       Sr. Virakam and others maintain that it separated Crowley from
       his competitors (and thus served as a marketing or elitist
       scheme). @03

       Symonds and Grant contend that the 'k' is a conceit of
       Crowley's and that it is related to potentially dangerous
       ("demonic and chaotic") energies, as well as life-oriented
       symbols such as 'khu' and 'kteis', for which they say it
       stands, "the complement to the wand (or phallus) which is
       used by the Magician in certain aspects of the Great Work." @04

12 Shouldn't there be limits to what people can post here?

       There has been movement, off and on over the years, to work
       toward some sort of moderated alt.magick.* forum, but this
       has never been successfully carried out. The newsgroup was
       created (alt.magick.moderated), but the contribution address has
       not consistently functioned for throughput.

       There are many subgroups of alt.magick to which specific
       types of discussion should be taken if you wish to cooperate
       with newsgroup regulars. Here are a few of the discussion-
       oriented newsgroups to get you started:

               alt.magick.ethics (philosophia:ethics)
               alt.magick.folk           (primitivas)
               alt.magick.order           (politicos)
               alt.magick.tantra        (eros/tantra)
               alt.magick.tyagi           (synthesia)

       There is a comprehensive list of posting suggestions in the
       document called 'alt.magick RULES'. These are quotes from
       usenet authorities regarding posting content and may be
       found at this location:

               http://www.luckymojo.com/altmagickfaq/ruleref

       In terms of limiting the *substance* or *topic*, some
       copyrighted files have been under intense heat from occult
       organizations to keep them from being posted to the newsgroup.

       There is often a great outcry anytime someone posts a ritual
       or suggestion which conflicts with the morality or maturity
       level of participants, yet as alt.magick is not moderated,
       complaints and savvy folks who know how to cancel posted
       messages will be able to keep a single post from being seen,
       discussion of it carrying over into one of the sub-forums
       at most.

       In short, there are no technical limitations, but there are
       some factions (participants, occult groups) who have a very
       sincere interest in affecting what is posted.


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20 SUBJECT

       There are a few questions about magic(k) which arise
       consistently. These concern an analysis of magick,
       its workings and principles, and its relationship to
       science, religion and morality.

21 What is magic(k)?

       Magick has been defined by many people in many different
       ways. One infamous mage defined it as "the Science and Art
       of causing Change to occur in conformity with Will." @05

       Some see magick as a kind of energy which pervades the cosmos.
       Others see it as a psychic tool by which we may influence the
       material world using symbols and ritual. Many see it as a
       means of coming to unite with the divine, some consider
       it to be the exercise of will or Will, or the manipulation
       of reality.

       Whatever the word means, 'magick' is the subject, generally,
       of the newsgroup, and will likely be given many differing and
       contradictory meanings during discussions there.

22 Is magick real, how does it work, what influences it?

       Many have suggested the differentiation of magical 'currents'
       or 'energies' based on style and/or intent. Some posit the
       notion of principles, a la scientific structure, 'laws of
       magick' and whatnot. Others approach it more subjectively,
       considering all knowledge about the elements of magick to be
       personal and therefore particular only to the individual
       condition, variable of form.

       All of these are popular responses to this question, though
       more inventive theories would be welcomed. Conventional
       approaches may be cross-posted to sci.philosophy.meta.

23 Is magick black/white? Should we do black magick?

       For discussion about the ethics of magick, see alt.magick.ethics.

24 Is magick compatible with modern Science?

       An oft-asked question, particularly with reference to
       Heisenberg and chaos theory. Hang around a little before
       getting into one of these discussions. They can take quite
       a while to untangle.

25 How are magick and religion/mysticism related or different?

       There have been a number of different discussions on these
       subjects. The more popular hypotheses include the
       magick/individual:religion/group model, and the idea that
       religion is the devolution of magick. Some do not seem
       to discern between magick and mysticism at all, and many
       have never considered the subject, being unexposed
       to the latter.

       Thelemites might equate magick with will and mysticism with
       love, and the association has been made between mysticism
       and theurgy, magick and thaumaturgy.

       For more on mysticism, dare the MaGI's Gehennom GOO at

               http://www.luckymojo.com/magi/goo.html


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30 STUDIES

       How to learn about magick and what ought be considered the
       best sources are frequently discussed topics in the newsgroup.

       Occasionally someone will compile a REF file of newsgroup posts
       for a common topic. Make a collection of posts and assist in the
       project yourself by adding to them:

               http://www.luckymojo.com/altmagickfaq/ref.html

31 How should I start learning about magick? teachers?

       As CHenningsson ([email protected]) writes:

         "Books are one answer. There are actually books which
          try to take you from your first tentative attempts
          at relaxation into holding a ritual....

         "Other than that....  Just do it!  If you like to, you
          can see this as one of the very first exercises in Will;
          you Will yourself into making a ritual."

       Some recommend the use of particular mechanisms or tools,
       such as tarot, a magical diary, meditation or dreamwork.
       Some recommend specific books or teachers, others place more
       emphasis on the aptitude and imagination of the student.

       Robin ([email protected]) provides marvelous advice:

         "Resist the temptation to believe what anyone else
          tells you.  Try to invent ways to find out things
          for yourself.  Remain skeptical.

         "Look for ways in which you may have been
          doing magick without realizing it.  Think about
          what it might mean if you could use it with
          intention, and how you might go about that."

       MKampe ([email protected]) offers:

         "if you have clear notions of what magick is all
          about, it might be better for you to pursue your
          inner course and avoid outside contamination
          [from teachers/books/etc.]."

       There are REFerence files on such things as the Kabbalistic Abyss,
       Chaos Magick, Wicca, and the Golden Dawn (URL above).  Teachers,
       masters and adepts are often a topic of discussion in the
       newsgroup, and magical organizations may wrangle out their
       political issues in alt.magick.order.

       I would echo Lilith Darkchilde:

         "Take heed of those who say that they can teach
          you all about what is magickal.  Especially if
          you must join their 'coven' or group to do so....

         "I hold the key to my own self knowing."

32 What are some books for a beginner?

       There's are a few booklists available:

               http://www.luckymojo.com/altmagickfaq/bookref
               http://www.luckymojo.com/altmagickfaq/bookref2
               http://www.luckymojo.com/altmagickfaq/bookref3.html

       as well as one list of book mailorder houses:

               http://www.luckymojo.com/altmagickfaq/bookpubs

33 Where is online information about magick to be found?

       Try the MaGI at

               http://www.luckymojo.com/magi


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40 SPELL COMPILATIONS

       Spell-exchange within the alt.magick.* hierarchy is at
       times discouraged by newsgroup regulars or newbies
       concerned with considerations of ethics or expertise.
       The only newsgroup apparently designated for such an
       exchange is alt.paranormal.spells.hexes.magic.

       The spells contained within the following compilation
       files may be dangerous to your health, but we welcome
       contributions to them and will be happy to source them
       properly so that those who taste of their repercussions
       can adequately compensate you.

41 Love/Lust

       The following REF file is a usenet collection and
       includes spells designed to secure the love and/or
       passionate embrace of your target:

               http://www.luckymojo.com/altmagickfaq/fukspls.html

42 Summoning Demons and Infernal Pacts

       Collected usenet posts about demon-summoning and infernal
       pacts may be found in this REF file.

               http://www.luckymojo.com/altmagickfaq/sumspls.html

       A separate file contains lists of demons from which you
       may choose:

               http://www.luckymojo.com/altmagickfaq/dmnspls.html

43 Hexing/Cursing/Death Spells

       Jinxing and death-oriented spells were collected from
       alt.magick.* over the last few years and these have
       been placed in this REF file:

               http://www.luckymojo.com/altmagickfaq/owspls.html

44 Fortune and Money-Bringing Spells

       Get over those money blues and seek your bounty. Here
       are some spells to obtain cash through skill or chance
       and achieve success in other ways, compiled from posts
       to usenet into a REF file:

               http://www.luckymojo.com/altmagickfaq/cashspls.html

45 Purification and Blessing

       This REF file contains spells designed to rid you of
       spiritual parasitism, bad luck, or that unwanted jinx.
       Use them to prepare for more powerful works of magick:

               http://www.luckymojo.com/altmagickfaq/blesspls.html

       ================================================================

50 REFERENCES AND REFERRALS

       After consulting the various resources listed in this FAQ
       and lurking in the newsgroup for a few weeks, feel free to
       bring up any relevant subjects there.

51 Archives

       Usenet posts make up a part of the Lucky Mojo Esoteric
       Archive (which hosts the hypertext version of the FAQ):

               http://www.luckymojo.com/esoteric.html

52 Magick-Related Newsgroups

       See the MaGI for much occult-related information.
       Valuable usenet alternatives include:

       (occult-related)
       alt.astrology
        Ref: http://www.luckymojo.com/faqs/faq.astrlgy.9401 (FAQ)
       alt.astrology.asian
       alt.chinese.fengshui
        Ref: http://www.luckymojo.com/altmagickfaq/fengref (FAQ)
       alt.divination
       alt.lucky.w
        Ref: http://www.luckymojo.com/altluckywfaq.html (FAQ)
       alt.magick.chaos
        Ref: ftp://ftp.netcom.com/pub/Sh/Shub/Amc/faq (FAQ)
       alt.magick.marketplace
       alt.occult.kabbalah.golden-dawn
       alt.pagan.magick
       alt.paranormal.spells.hexes.magic
       alt.tarot
         Ref: http://www.luckymojo.com/altmagickfaq/taroref (Original FAQ)
         Ref: http://www.luckymojo.com/faqs/faq.a-tarot.9801 (Another FAQ)
         Ref: http://www.luckymojo.com/altmagickfaq/trtlyref (Layouts REF)

       (darkness and power)
       alt.necronomicon
       alt.satanism
        Ref: http://www.luckymojo.com/faqs/faq.astncos.9907 (FAQ)
        Ref: http://www.luckymojo.com/faqs/faq.astnmgp.9907 (Another FAQ)
        Ref: http://www.luckymojo.com/faqs/faq.astnngp.9907 (Another FAQ)
        Ref: http://www.luckymojo.com/faqs/faq.astntks.9907 (Another FAQ)
        Ref: http://www.luckymojo.com/faqs/faq.astntos.9907 (Another FAQ)

       (eastern and mystical things)
       alt.consciousness.mysticism
       alt.meditation
       alt.meditation.moderated
       alt.philosophy.taoism
       alt.yoga (Moderated)

       (psychology and consciousness)
       alt.consciousness
       alt.drugs.leri
       alt.psychology.transpersonal
       rec.drugs.psychedelic
       sci.psychology.consciousness

       (shamanism/neopaganism/witchcraft)
       alt.folklore
       alt.folklore.gemstones
       alt.folklore.herbs
       alt.mythology
       alt.mythology.mythic-animals
       alt.native
       alt.pagan
       alt.religion.asatru
        Ref: http://www.luckymojo.com/faqs/faq.asatru-.9506 (FAQ)
       alt.religion.orisha
       alt.religion.shamanism
       alt.religion.wicca
        Ref: http://www.luckymojo.com/faqs/faq.arwicca.9506 (FAQ)
       alt.shamanism
       alt.techno-shamanism

       (ufos/parapsychology/spiritualism)
       alt.consciousness.near-death-exp
       alt.hypnosis
       alt.out-of-body
       alt.paranet
       alt.paranet.metaphysics
       alt.paranet.paranormal
       alt.paranet.psi
       alt.paranet.skeptic
       alt.paranormal
       alt.skeptic
       alt.soulmates

53 Card Game Magic (e.g. 'The Obsession')

       There are many newsgroups in the rec.games.trading-cards
       hierarchy from which to choose.  Also see MOXPERL at

               http://mox.perl.com/deckmaster/

54 Role-Playing Game Spellcasting

       If you are looking for role-playing game magic, you can find
       it in the Great Net Spellbook at

               http://www.hollyfeld.org/heaven/Text/RPG/GNSB/0-intro.html

       ================================================================

60 AFTERWORD

       Thanks to all the fine authors of files I came across during my
       sift for networking documents to fill out this edition of the FAQ.
       May it remain unblemished by violence or imprisonment.

61 Footnotes

       @01  -  See alt.magic (stage magic).

       @02  -  Due to his many publications and the orders
               he crafted, Aleister Crowley is revered by many and
               despised by as many more, and his magical treatise
               ("Book Four", recently reissued assembled by Samuel
               Weiser) may likely prove his most popular text.
               For a list of Crowely's publications, see:

                       http://www.luckymojo.com/crowley/

               For more on the man, consult:

                       http://www.crl.com/~thelema/crowley.html

       @03  -  "Aleister Crowley (if Soror Virakam may be relied upon)
               is said to have adopted "the old spelling of MAGICK...
               in order to distinguish the Science of the Magi from
               all its counterfeits."
                     ("Magick", eds. Symonds/Grant, p. 45 note).

       @04  -  "Magick", p. xvi.

       @05  -  "Magick in Theory and Practice", by Aleister Crowley;
               p. 7. Find the entire introduction to this text at:

                       http://www.luckymojo.com/crowley/004mitapintro.txt

62 Credits

       Those who assisted by reviewing the FAQ whose ideas
       and/or networking were utilized to good measure:

                         [email protected] (AShub)
             [email protected] (Peggy Brown)
                         [email protected] (Kim Burkard)
                            [email protected] (Dshoem)
             [email protected] (Karen)
                      [email protected] (peter kim)
                       [email protected] (robin)
                         [email protected] (catherine yronwode)
                           [email protected] (josh geller)


       If you have suggestions for changes or additions to this
       document, send them to the Editor ([email protected]).
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       Entia non sunt multiplicanda praeter necessitatem. -- W. Occam

63 Copyrights

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       All rights reserved.  Permission to distribute the collection
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       latest version and all credits and this copyright notice are
       maintained.  Other requests for distribution should be directed
       to the Editor or to the individual authors of the quoted
       materials.

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