Magick for

Beginners
An Introduction to
a Magickal Life
 Table of Contents

Introduction

Chapter 1: Understanding Magick

What Is Magick?
Elemental Energies In Magick

Chapter 2: Basic Magick Rituals

The Qabalistic Cross
Lesser Ritual of Pentagram
Equipment Needed
How Is The Ritual Done?
Notes On Making The Lesser Ritual Of Pentagram
Lesser Ritual of the Hexagram
 Variations of the Hexagrams
How to Perform the Lesser Ritual of the Hexagram
Notes on Making the Lesser Ritual of the
Hexagram

Chapter 3: Exercises To Develop Your Magick Skills

How to Reprogram Your Subconscious Mind
The Middle Pillar Exercise
Other Collection of Simple Exercises
Develop Your Mental Visualization Skills
Develop Your Psychic Skills
Develop Your Psychic Tactile Sensitivity
Exercise on How to See Auras

Conclusion
 Introduction

If you mention magic to people, they will

think about stage or street magic.
However, there is an even deeper
meaning of magic that our ancestors have
been using since the beginning of time.
Magick is a term used by people who
practice the art of witchcraft to define
the force that utilizes power, knowledge
and wisdom. It is used to change things
that are changeable. It is also defined as
the energy intended to make changes.

Its aim is to train minds by harnessing as

well as making accessible higher brain
faculties like intuition, creativity and
inspiration by drawing the power of the
unconscious and subconscious brain. It
assumes belief in subtle and small
energies that we cannot see but has
profound effects on us and directing
them to make changes. It is an intriguing
discipline that has attracted a lot of
people who want to harness the invisible
energies around them to make positive
changes in their lives. If you are one of
the followers of magick and you don’t
know where to begin, then this book will
serve as your guide.
 Chapter 1: Understanding
Magick

Many people will scratch their heads if

you ask them to define what magick is.
Magick, as an art and science, is
difficult to explain unless you keep
yourself abreast with the necessary
information related to it. Thus, this
chapter will discuss about what you
need to know about magick.
What Is Magick?
Magick is the science and art of causing
change in things in conformity to the
will. It is also defined as the energy
that circulates within the universe of the
Gods and flows towards humanity. It is
spelled with a “k” so that it can be
easily differentiated from magic tricks
performed by illusionists.

It is the aim of magic to train our minds

in drawing the power of our
subconscious mind so that we can use
our brains capacity to the fullest. Magick
employs meditation, voice work,
breathing control, visualization, rituals
and drama which are all designed in
order to improve both the body and mind
so that we are able to feel and wield
even the subtlest energies around us.
Some people believe that magick is a
type of ancient religion that is being
resurrected by its followers. However,
the big difference between magick and
the religious path is that the former is
more dynamic and it puts emphasis on
the work for change. Unlike religious
paths, there are no gurus central to its
beliefs but there are fellow students with
different experiences and perspectives
that teach one another.

Magick also works with many symbols

and they serve as the language of the
unconscious. The symbols function
differently which include confounding
the ego, perceive truths, censor
mechanisms and other revelations. The
thing is that symbols provide harmony
with the different types of energies
present around us.

Being a student of magic is a painful

process and it often involves a lot of
hard work when it comes to dealing with
strong energies around us. It takes a lot
of practice and this book will serve as
your guide as beginners.
Elemental Energies in
Magick
There are five primary phases of energy
accepted in magick and these energies
come with their common attributes and
qualities. This chapter will discuss
about the five energies essential for
magick believers.

Fire: Fire is an essential

element used in purification and
defense. It is visualized as red
energy and it is believed to be
the main energy or force needed
for expansion.
Water: Water is the energy
visualized as blue energy. It is
used in healing, regeneration,
cleansing and movement. It is
also the universal force for
contraction.

Air: Air refers to intelligence

and other mental stuff. It has a
strong energy that can push
something away from it or draw
it near. It can also purify by
blowing out bad energy. It is
often visualized as yellow
energy and it is the universal
force that reconciles water and
fire.
Earth: Earth refers to solidity,
strength and permanence. It also
has regenerative capabilities. It
is perceived as green energy
and is thought to be the
combination of water, fire and
air thus it is the universal force
that solidifies all physical
manifestations.

Spirit: The element of spirit is

visualized as the white energy
and is used for anything.
However, you need to work
with it to get the feel of it so that
you can decide on how to use it.
 This is the reason why many
magick followers find it
challenging to control this
energy. Also called Akasha, it is
the universal principle that
covers all things.

As a follower of magick, it is important

that you know how to use all energies
and channel them to yourself. The best
way to channel the energy to you is to
meditate and imagine yourself being
filled with the element without being
harmed. It is important that students of
magick spend time meditation and
balancing their self with each element so
that they can put them to good use.
 Chapter 2: Basic Magick
Rituals

Rituals are essential for students of

magick. They are necessary because they
result to external and internal changes
through the will. Below are the reasons
why magick rituals are very important
for students and followers of magick.

To help beginners to learn how

to shift their mental gears which
can help them achieve
meditative state of their mind
and will.
To help them focus themselves
to the tune of their mind
particularly to the type of
energies that can help them
achieve their goals in an orderly
manner.
Rituals also serve as mental
training for beginners but
advance magick students can
use it to improve their focus and
skills in harnessing energies and
using them to make changes.
To be used in formality as some
spirits and energies require
rituals for formality in order to
respond to the invocation.
Rituals are very important tools used by
students of magick. They do it so that
they can focus on their will and to
accomplish their goals. This chapter
will discuss about the basic magick
rituals that you need to know when
practicing magick.
The Qabalistic Cross
The qabalistic cross is the most
fundamental of all rituals a magick
student should learn. It uses the symbol
of the cross which represents the
circular horizon and cardinal directions
of north, south, east and west.

In this ritual, you need to visualize a

cross made of brilliant light that is
shining through and within your body to
symbolize the spiritual orientation and
the intersection of different primal
dimensions. The vertical line emanates
from the sphere of white light from the
crown of the head and moving down the
body towards the feet. This forms the
connection between the Source of All
and here which refers to the present
moment.

On the other hand, the horizontal line of

action is the brilliant light that runs from
the sphere of red light from the right
shoulder through the top of the heart
which is the center of the sphere. This
line continues to the left shoulder but
continues on as blue light. This line
expresses the truth that you are
conscious thus you have the will to make
decisions based on your values.
The ritual of making the qabalistic cross
is a magickal method that allows one to
gain spiritual orientation and
consciousness so that they will know
here and what they are going to do. To
perform the ritual, below are important
steps that you need to take to be able to
make the qabalistic cross.

Eliminate the distractions and

noise while doing this ritual.
You can do this inside your
meditation room or a nook in
your garden.

Start by standing while facing

towards the east where the sun
rises.
Visualize a glowing sphere of
bright white light forming about
6 inches on top of your head.
The light that you are imagining
should be blinding. Once the
image of the blinding light is
formed in your head, raise your
right head, and imagine placing
the tips of your fingers on the
sphere of light to pull it
downward so that it touches
your forehead. While doing this,
invoke the word “Ateh” which
is a Hebrew word for “thou
art”. This invocation
acknowledges the Being of God.
Move your right hand down
from the forehead and let it
hover a few inches from your
chest. Imagine that the light is
slowly moving downward until
it reaches your feet.

Visualize another sphere of

white light forming around your
feet. Touch your chest with your
right hand and say “Malkuth”
which means “The Kingdom” in
Hebrew. Then place both hands
on your side as you visualize the
upright line of the cross for a
few minutes.
Slowly raise your left hand and
allow it to hover a few inches
from your right shoulder.
Imagine a sphere of burning red
light forming around as well as
within the right shoulder. The
sphere is called Geburah sphere
and it symbolizes vitality and
power to defend your
boundaries and ward off
negative influences. Gently
touch your left hand to your right
shoulder and utter “ve Geburah”
which means “the power.”

Keep your left hand to your right

shoulder and slowly lift your
right hand so that it hovers on
your left shoulder. Imagine a
blue sphere on your left
shoulder. Touch your left
shoulder with your right hand
and say “ve Gedullah” which
translates to “the glory”. This
sphere symbolizes your capacity
to love, give, forgive and be
compassionate to others. Your
hands should cross over your
chest.

While your hands are still

crossed over the chest, visualize
a horizontal line of light that
connects the red and blue
spheres from the chest. The
complete horizontal line
represents your moral and
ethical actions. Visualize the
two lines intersecting with
glowing yellow-gold spheres
which represent the enlightened
consciousness. This sphere
balances the vertical and
horizontal lines that make up the
qabalistic cross. Also called the
Tiphereth sphere, imagine it
moving downward so that it is
the same level of your heart and
it forms a triangle with gedullah
and geburah spheres. Utter the
word “la olam” which means
“forever” in Hebrew.

Conclude by clasping both your

hands together like in prayer
and hold them against your
chest. Say “Amen” to express
your conscious decision to
improve your consciousness to
spiritual balance.

Remain standing and visualize

the light glow brightly inside
you as though forming a
protective sphere or the Magic
Circle of Spiritual Protection
around you.
Lesser Ritual of Pentagram
The lesser ritual of pentagram is a
magick ritual that is used by the Golden
Dawn order and it has become a
mainstay ritual in magick. The ritual is
considered as preliminary and is taught
to the students before they advance to the
inner circle.

The ritual is very dynamic and it uses a

lot of visualization, gestures and
pronouncement of powerful words.
Magick students also use prayer and
invocation for this ritual. It is used in
banishing impure and chaotic elements
from the circle of training using
pentagrams. This section will discuss
what you need to know about the lesser
ritual of the pentagram.

Equipment Needed
To perform this ritual, magick students
need to prepare certain equipment for
efficacy. Below are the types of
equipment needed in order to start the
ritual.

Tau robe: A tau robe is a ritual

dress worn by magician. It is
usually a long robe with an
attached hood.
 Altar: The alter functions as the
center of the ritual space. This
is also here instruments that
represent the four elements are
placed.

Sword: The sword gesture the

Qabalistic Cross points. It is
also used to draw the pentagram
as well as the magic circle. A
dagger can also be used in the
absence of a cross.

How Is The Ritual Done?

The lesser ritual of pentagram is one of
the easiest magick ritual beginners can
do and below is a discussion on how
this particular ritual is done.

Establish the Qabalistic

Cross: The qabalistic cross is
essential in performing other
types of magick rituals. It
allows you to respond your
body and energy to the Tree of
Life. Refer to Section A of this
chapter on how to establish the
qabalistic cross.

Create the pentagrams:

Create the pentagram. To do
this, draw in the air the
pentagram with each point
towards one of the cardinal
points. Each point is associated
with the name of a God. Below
are the specific steps on how to
build the pentagram:
Turn to the south and
make the pentagram but
utter “adni” (Ah-DOH-
nai).
Turn to the west and
make the pentagram but
vibrate “ahih” (Eh-HEH-
yeh).
Turn to the north and
make the pentagram but
utter “agla” (Ah-Geh-
LAh).
 Turn to the east and make
the pentagram but vibrate
“yhvh” (YAH-weh).

Invoke the archangels: The

invocation of the archangels is
really important to complete the
pentagram. Each cardinal point
is represented by a different
archangel. Below are the steps
on how to invoke the archangels
for each cardinal point.
Once you are done
drawing the pentagram,
return to the east and
extend your arms and say
“Before me Raphael”.
Raphael is pronounced
as Rah-Fay-el]. Visualize
the form of the Angel
Raphael wearing yellow
robes before you when
invoked.
Next, say “Behind me
Gabriel” while still
facing the east. Gabriel,
pronounced as Gah-bree-
el, is visualized in the
west with blue robes.
Invoke Michael (Mee-
kai-el) by saying “On my
right hand Michael” and
visualize in the south
wearing red robes.
 Last, utter “On my left
hand Uriel” with Uriel
pronounced as Ur-ee-el.
The Angel Uriel is
visualized coming from
the north with green
robes.

Lastly, end your ritual by saying in

proper order “For about me flames the
pentagram” and “And in the column
shines the six-rayed Star”. It is important
to make repeated practice to be able to
perfect your skills in making the
pentagram.

Notes on Making the Lesser

Ritual of Pentagram
This particular ritual is used to clear as
well as define the astral and mental
space and banish unnecessary feelings
and thoughts that may hamper your focus.
It is also used to open and close the
ceremonial working and make the
transition back to the awareness. To be
able to successfully do this ritual, below
are some important notes that you need
to remember.

Do not let the point of the

weapon fall when you start
making the pentagram as this
will make the energy go down
back to the earth.
Visualize a flaming pentagram
in front of you and make sure
that you draw them three feet
high in front of you with perfect
geometric proportions. A
flaming pentagram means that
your focus is very strong during
the ritual.
Do not let your mind wander
while you are making the
pentagram as this will remove
all the force and power in your
pentagram.
Lesser Ritual of the
Hexagram
The lesser ritual of the hexagram is one
of the rituals written by Thelema founder
Aleister Crowley that has been adapted
by all magick users everywhere. It is
created in order to assist the students in
learning different elementary aspects of
banishing and invoking powers related
to the elements.

The hexagram and the elements and

connected together by the sun which the
former symbolizes. The sun, being the
source of matter and energy in the solar
system, affects the different elements in
the world. The thing is that when we
gaze up at the sun, our soul immediately
assumes the same shape of the sun by
creating an association. By performing
the lesser ritual of the hexagram, it is
possible to access the sun’s power in its
various manifestations. Thus, this
section will discuss what you need to
know about this ritual.

Variations of the Hexagrams

Each element is related to one another
and the sun is a powerful energy that
binds everything. There are four
variations of the hexagram that you need
to know of and below is a discussion of
what they are all about and how they are
used in making magick rituals.

Fire hexagram: Imagine a

hexagram made of fire inside
you and an integral part of
yourself. This type of hexagram
creates radiant energy that
drives us.
Air hexagram: The air
hexagram is ever expanding thus
it is inspirational and has the
ability to clarify the cosmos.
Just like air, it has the ability to
increase the fire energy around
us.
Water hexagram: This refers
to the emotions as well as
feelings of the sun. It also refers
to the love for all things that the
sun generates. After all, the sun
is a generous provider to all
living things on earth.
Earth hexagram: Also called
the quintessence hexagram, the
earth hexagram provides
balance of energy and
expression of matter. It is
represented by love and
expansion. Since it is
quintessence energy, it
rebalances itself and creates
dynamic harmony.
The triangles of the lesser ritual of the
hexagram are placed in order around the
circle such that the fire belongs to the
east, the south to the earth, the west to
the air, and the north to the fire. If placed
properly, these hexagrams have a lot of
effects to the body. For instance, the
physical effect include greater health
particularly better circulation and
respiration while emotional effects
include feelings of unity with the
cosmos, increase sympathy, clarity and
joy.

How to Perform the Lesser

Ritual of the Hexagram
The lesser ritual of the hexagram does
not involve too much complicated steps
thus beginners of magick can easily
follow the rituals. Below are the steps
on how to perform the lesser ritual of the
hexagram.

Face the east and do the

qabalistic cross.
Trace the hexagram of fire in the
east the thrust a dagger into its
center and charge the visualized
figure by vibrating “Ararita.”
Turn to the south and trace the
hexagram of earth and thrust a
dagger to its center and
visualize the figure. Vibrate
“Ararita.”
Turn towards the west and
create the hexagram of air. Put
the dagger onto the center and
visualize the figure. Vibrate
“Ararita.”
Face the north and trace the
hexagram of water last. Put the
dagger by force to its center and
vibrate “Ararita.”
Return to the east again and
perform the following
incantations. Before saying the
incantations, extend your arms
to form a Tau Cross which is
characterized of having your
arms laterally on your side to
create a letter T. Say each
words in the following order.
“I.N.R.I” (utter each
letter)
“Yod Nun Resh Yod”
which is pronounced as
yode-oon-raysh-yode.
While saying the letters,
draw them in the air from
right to left.
“Virgo, Isis, Mighty
Mother”
“Scorpio, Apophis,
Destroyer”
“Sol, Osiris, Slain and
Risen”
“Isis, Apophis, Osiris”
Through the incantation or
keyword analysis, raise your
arms and lift your head upwards
for each incantation.
Vibrate strongly the words
“IAO” pronounced as (EE-Ah-
Oh).
Return your arms to the Tau
Cross position and utter “The
Sign of Osiris Slain.”
Create the sign of the mourning
of Isis and say “L, the Sign of
the Mourning of Isis.”
Make the sign of Typhon and
Apophis by saying “V, the Sign
of Typhon and Apophis.”
Cross your arms on to your
chest to create the letter X and
bow your head while saying “X,
the Sign of the Osiris Risen.”
Say slowly “L” with feeling and
give the sign of the Mourning of
Isis by drawing it on air.
Say in a similar manner “V” and
draw on the air the Sign of
Apophis and Typhon.
Say “X” in a similar manner and
give the sign of Osiris Risen.
Say “L.X.V.” in one word.
Return to the Sign of the Osiris
Slain which is the Tau Cross
and say “The Light…”
Now re-cross your arms on the
chest in the Sign of Osiris Risen
 and say “…of the Cross.”

Notes on Making the Lesser

Ritual of the Hexagram
There are many names of deities
involved in the lesser ritual of hexagram.
Below are the names that you need to
vibrate in this particular ritual.

I.N.R.I: This refers to Igne

Natura Renovatur Integra which
means “The whole of nature is
renewed by fire.” Practitioners
of magick use I.N.R.I. as a
redemptive force of the universe
that activates energies within
the subconscious mind of the
practitioner.
Virgo, Isis, Mighty Mother:
This refers to Virgo that is
associated with Egyptian
goddess Isis who is the great
mother of Horus.
Scorpio, Apophis, Destroyer:
Scorpio is associated with the
Apophis, the brother and
murderer of Osiris.
Sol, Osiris, Slain and Risen:
Sol refers to the sun which is
associated with Osiris who is
the resurrected god in Egyptian
mythology.
IAO: Refers to the creation,
destruction and resurrection of
things.
Ararita: Ararita is formed from
the Hebrew word “One is His
Beginning, One is His
Individuality, His permutation is
One” which refers to the divine
being that controls the universe.
 Chapter 3: Exercises to
Develop Your Magick Skills

Your skills to invoke energies around

you do not develop overtime. In fact,
many students of magick train for years
to be able to be good at what they do.
There are many simple exercises that
you can do to develop your magick skills
and this chapter will discuss all there is
that you need to know about developing
your skills.
How to Reprogram Your
Subconscious Mind
Everyone has a small voice at the back
of our minds that chatter random
thoughts. These random thoughts are
called internal dialogue and the random
thoughts that we think only maintains our
focus to the physical world. If you are a
student of magick, you need to be able to
discipline your mind so that you don’t
start rambling randomly. The problem
with entertaining with our internal
dialogue is that we send false messages
that make us believe that our lives are
going in the wrong direction.
Fortunately, the brain has good plasticity
and you can program your subconscious
mind using mantra exercises. By doing
so, you will be able to do the magick
rituals properly and invoke spirits and
energies properly without any negative
force hindering in front of you. Below
are some mind exercises that you can do
to discipline your subconscious mind.

Use positive phrases: Tell

yourself that you believe that
you can achieve your goals. If
you feel down, choose phrases
that assert your happiness. Make
sure that you keep the phrases
short and simple. For instance,
you can tell yourself daily “I am
confident” or “I am relaxed and
have free reign of my own
destiny” to boost yourself.
Remember that you cannot do
the rituals properly if your mind
is clouded by doubts thus this
exercise is very crucial.

Relax your body: Sit or lay

down in a comfortable position.
Breathe deeply and slowly just
as you would during meditation.
Do this for several minutes to
clear up your head from any
negative thoughts that you are
entertaining. It is okay for you to
fall asleep because sleeping
draws out your subconscious
mind which is what you really
wanted hone your skills in
magick.

Use a string of beads: When

meditating, use a string of beads
to help count the number of
repetitions without causing
distraction while performing
your meditation.
The Middle Pillar Exercise
The Middle Pillar Exercise is
considered as the groundwork of all
developmental work in magick. It is the
basis of magick and failure not to
execute it properly can take toll in any
attempts when doing different magick
rituals.

This exercise is taken from Sephiroth or

the Tree of Life. This exercise centers on
suppressing the superficial mind which
prevents people from using their
creativity. This chapter will give the
details on how you can do the middle
pillar exercise to harness the energy of
Sephiroth.

Face the west of your working

area. Once you are facing the
west, you should be able to
locate the pillars of mercy and
severity which should be on
both your left and right sides.
The White Pillar of Mercy
should be on your left while the
Black Pillar of Severity should
be on your right. You will
become the Middle Pillar in this
exercise.
Raise your consciousness to the
area above the crown of your
head. This is the Light of
Kether. From this area, imagine
a sphere of brilliant white light
which will symbolize the core
of your Being. Vibrate and utter
“Eheieh.”
Imagine the light beaming down
the middle pillar (you) from the
Kether down to the level of your
neck. From this spot, imagine
another small but brilliant white
light. This will symbolize the
Daath center which creates a
conscious link between your
ego and divinity. Vibrate and
utter “YHVH Elohin.”
From the Daath center, bring the
light down to the middle tube
again until it reaches your heart.
Imagine a bright light in your
heart. This area is also dubbed
as Tiphareth center. Once you
feel the heat strongly, utter
“YHVH Eloah Ve-Daath.”
From the Tiphareth center, bring
the light down to the genital
region. This region is called the
Yesod center. Imagine another
brilliant white sphere in this
area and vibrate “Shaddai El
Chai.”
Imagine the light from the Yesod
center going down to your feet
and ankles. This region is called
the Malkuth center. Vibrate and
utter “Adonai ha-Aretz.”
Make the qabalistic cross to
indicate that you have
successfully called the light of
your Kether thus balancing your
aura.
Other Collection of Simple
Exercises
There are many other exercises that you
can do to improve your skills in magick
as well as increase your receptivity in
collecting the energies around you. This
chapter will discuss about the other
simple exercises that you can do to
improve your mind.

Develop Your Mental

Visualization Skills
Close your eyes and imagine a perfect
square in front of it. You can have it in
any color that you want but it is
recommended to use the color yellow to
symbolize the symbol of Prithivi or the
Golden Dawn. Try holding the image in
your mind for as long as you can without
it losing its shape and color. Practice
this every day and try to hold the image
as long as you can. This is a good
exercise in developing your mental
visualization skills.

Develop Your Psychic Skills

This exercise requires someone to show
you the deck of cards. Close your eyes
and have someone take a normal deck of
cards in front of you. Ask that person to
draw one card in front of you and try to
guess the color of the card. You can also
try to guess the number on the card. If
you have an improving psychic ability,
then you will be able to feel that red
cards are warmer than black cards.

Develop Your Psychic

Tactile Sensitivity
This particular exercise will help you
develop the psychic sensitivity of your
touch. Use a quartz crystal and feel the
outer edge of its energy field using one
hand. The thing is that everything in this
world has an aura and a clear quartz
crystal has a very strong one thus making
it easier for beginners to feel the energy
charge well. You can hold your hand out
a couple of feet away from the quartz
crystal and slowly bringing it closer. Try
to feel a gentle resistance as your hand
draws near the crystal. Do these
exercises regularly. In fact, if you get
better, you will be able to feel an energy
bubble around the crystal or even see the
aura around it visually.

Another exercise that you can do is to

blindfold yourself and try to navigate
your way around your house. By
blindfolding yourself, you are trying to
rely on your other senses thus improving
their capacities. While being
blindfolded, try to feel the energy around
the objects inside your house. The
energies of your furniture create an aura
that will serve as boundaries so that you
will not hit them. This exercise can be a
bit dangerous so be careful while doing
this. It also helps you have an assistant
to help you avoid getting injured during
the exercise.

Exercise on How to See

Auras
Not everyone is blessed to see auras but
with practice you will have the ability to
visualize them. Visualizing auras is very
important because it allows you to
harness these energies well. Being able
to see auras can be difficult and it might
take a while to get a hang of it. Use a
person on an animal and do not look
directly to it. Use your peripheral vision
and allow your mind to relax for a
while. At first, you might see a haze
around a person or animal that will
disappear almost entirely. Do these
exercise daily so that you can become
proficient in seeing them.
 Conclusion

Magick is the art that allows us to

harness the energies around us so that
we can cause change in accordance to
our will. Unlike stage magic, magick is
not about illusion and deception. It is
about understanding nature and
harnessing its power to make positive
change in our lives. Magick is all about
improving our minds so that we can also
improve ourselves and other people. It
is an art that everyone should follow in
order to be able to live fulfilling lives.
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