Hmm..although I'm not denying that magick is one form in the end but my main question is the intent behind it. I'm going by what Israel Regardie said about the left-hand path. He describes it as a selfish form of magick. To say that there's nothing to distinguish between them is saying there's really no defining line between doing good magick and bad magick. There's no morality or ethics involved in the end, it's all grayish. Showing the art card from the Thoth deck doesn't really explain to me what you mean towards the basis of magick. The Art card is a symbol of unity achieved," there is no more evil because everything is likewise useful and good." It defines basic principles and operations in alchemy. It also foreshadows the final stage in alchemy. The Lovers card is more appropriate. It is the symbol of opposites coming together, but not yet fully achieving unity. Eve and Lillith. The dove and the worm.."there is love, and there is love. The serpent and the Dove." (From the book of the Law). You have two separate principles that can either meld together to achieve a balance of purity or they can remain opposing forces. Loving through good and purity, or loving yourself through selfishness.
This post has been edited by Angalor: Aug 15 2006, 03:58 PM
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