Questions from someone who knows nothing about magic.
Posted: Mon Jan 01, 2018 8:40 pm
I tried posting this once before but i didnt see it go through so im posting it again. In case it was just being reviewed the first time and gets reposted jist ignore second one then.
Just some background information, i was raised as a christian but have always been curious about the supernatural or things science can't explain. I saw some posts online about people talking about their experiences with summoning demons from the Lesser Key of Solomon and it was different from what i would have expected so i started to google magic and saw a post on this forum about books for beginners and started reading Modern Magick by Donald Michael Kraig.
Im still only early into the book but from more googling and reading other people's experiences ive gotten a bit confused about what to expect. So here are my questions:
1) Can anyone do magic and see physical results if they put in the required effort or will some people just not have the energy or whatever is needed to get magic to work regardless of what they do?
2) In regards to summoning spirits can you use the Christian version of God to summon them and to try and protect yourself if something goes wrong? If yes how does that work with the Bible saying God doesn't like those who practice magic and divination? Can you practice magic and still be a Christian?
3) If you do summonings and ask angels or demons for something do you have to worship or pray to them like you would God?
4) From your experiences what do Demons or Angels usually want as payment and what can you actually get them to do for you? For example can they do something like making you physically stronger or losing weight without giving you the energy or motivation to workout.
5) Why do a lot of literature and people say Demons will try to harm or find anyway to twist a deal with them and hate humans but some of the people online claim to have good experiences with them and even talk to them like friends? Are they lying to get you to go in with your guard down for a Demon to take advantage?
6) Can you practice magic and be poor or will you need to have a decent amount of money to pay for the objects needed?
7) From the little i have read i seem to like ceremonial magic but seeing as i do not know much where would you recommend starting?
What can i expect to be able to gain from doing magic and what can i expect to lose? If too many possibilities what would you say you have gained and lost?
I know from reading other posts summonings aren't really for beginners but i want to get an idea of what i can expect as an end goal. Plus i wouldn't want to dedicate a lot of time to it and then reach something im not comfortable with doing and quit. Thanks in advance if you answer any of my questions and sorry if i posted this in the wrong spot.
Just some background information, i was raised as a christian but have always been curious about the supernatural or things science can't explain. I saw some posts online about people talking about their experiences with summoning demons from the Lesser Key of Solomon and it was different from what i would have expected so i started to google magic and saw a post on this forum about books for beginners and started reading Modern Magick by Donald Michael Kraig.
Im still only early into the book but from more googling and reading other people's experiences ive gotten a bit confused about what to expect. So here are my questions:
1) Can anyone do magic and see physical results if they put in the required effort or will some people just not have the energy or whatever is needed to get magic to work regardless of what they do?
2) In regards to summoning spirits can you use the Christian version of God to summon them and to try and protect yourself if something goes wrong? If yes how does that work with the Bible saying God doesn't like those who practice magic and divination? Can you practice magic and still be a Christian?
3) If you do summonings and ask angels or demons for something do you have to worship or pray to them like you would God?
4) From your experiences what do Demons or Angels usually want as payment and what can you actually get them to do for you? For example can they do something like making you physically stronger or losing weight without giving you the energy or motivation to workout.
5) Why do a lot of literature and people say Demons will try to harm or find anyway to twist a deal with them and hate humans but some of the people online claim to have good experiences with them and even talk to them like friends? Are they lying to get you to go in with your guard down for a Demon to take advantage?
6) Can you practice magic and be poor or will you need to have a decent amount of money to pay for the objects needed?
7) From the little i have read i seem to like ceremonial magic but seeing as i do not know much where would you recommend starting?
What can i expect to be able to gain from doing magic and what can i expect to lose? If too many possibilities what would you say you have gained and lost?
I know from reading other posts summonings aren't really for beginners but i want to get an idea of what i can expect as an end goal. Plus i wouldn't want to dedicate a lot of time to it and then reach something im not comfortable with doing and quit. Thanks in advance if you answer any of my questions and sorry if i posted this in the wrong spot.