The Occult Basics

Black magic or dark magic as it is sometimes called isto black magic and those casting the black magic
a form of magic that is intended to draw malevolenthave different interests and reasons for doing so,
spirits or entities and is usually performed for acts offollowers of this theory believe that black magic is only
evil.harmful when it involves the use of personal items
During the inquisition, Christians were frightened ofsuch as clothing, hair or blood of those the spell is
witches and warlocks who practised these blackdirected towards.
magic rituals but now in modern times witches will useThe no connection theory
the term black magic to offset the good magic theyFollowers of this theory believe that black and white
profess to practise, as black magic is said to be verymagic have no connection at all as both practises use
rarely used.totally different forms, followers to this theory see both
In olden days, black magic was performed to gainforms as totally opposing each other.
benefit without regard to the harm that it causedThe separate but equal theory
others and indeed most performed black magic solelyPeople who follow this theory believe black and white
to hurt and inflict damage on others. The differencemagic are the same thing with the only difference
between black magic and white magic is still debatedbeing the goals they accomplish and the means by
amongst modern witches with several theorieswhich witches get there. All spells are spells and the
contrasting the two branches. Theories such as thedifference is only determined by the outcome of the
“all as one”, “no connection”particular spell cast.
and “separate but equal” theories all beingBlack magic is usually said to be performed more by
popular and open for debate.those who worship the devil hence the term black
The most popular theories include:magic, magic spells cast this way will usually involve
The all as one theorythe use of ones personal belongings such a piece of
Believers of this theory believe that all magic, black orclothing, a lock of hair or blood. The spells cast are said
white is evil with black magic generally beingto usually be for the sole purpose of bringing harm to
associated with the devil or Satan. Religions such asthe one they are directed at.
Christianity, Islam, Judaism and Buddhism all follow theWhite magic is usually thought to help people and do
belief that any type of magic is bad.As black magicno harm to others; popular spells of this type are love
refers to powers of darkness, believers of this theoryspells and potions, with the hope of bringing the love of
believe that this type of magic relates directly to Satan.your life into your arms. However, spells of this type
The formal differences theoryusually involve the use of personal belongings too but
There are thought to be many forms and componentsfor different means.