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| Macrocosm |
The greater world or universe, distinguished from the
Microcosm with which it corresponds (as above, so below).
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| Magi |
Plural of Magus. |
| Magical Memory |
See Sammasati |
| Magical Motto |
Magical mottos are the magical nicknames, noms de plume, or pseudonyms (usually in Latin) taken by
various individuals within magical organisations, the motto generally being adopted upon initiation into the neophyte grade of the organisation. These members were known by, and often
referred to in many publications by their mottos. Users of magical mottos typically referred to each other in their capacity as initiates as Frater (men) or Soror (women), Latin for brother and sister
respectively, followed by the initials of their magical mottos. |
| Magical Record |
A magical record is a journal or similar source of
documentation containing magical events, experiences, ideas, and any other information that the magician may see fit to add.
Aleister Crowley wrote,
"It is absolutely necessary that all experiments should be recorded in detail during, or immediately after their performance. The more
scientific the record is, the better. Yet the emotions should be noted, as being some of the conditions. Let then the record be
written with sincerity and care; thus with practice it will be found more and more to approximate to the ideal." |
| Magical Weapons |
As with magick, a magical weapon is any instrument
used to bring about intentional change. With that said, in practice, magical weapons are usually specific, consecrated items used within
Ceremonial/Ritual Magick. There is no hard and fast
rule for what constitutes or does not constitute a magical weapon. If a magician considers it to be a weapon, then a weapon it is.
However, there does exist a set of magical weapons with particular uses and symbolic meanings. Some such common weapons/tools include
the dagger/sword, wand/baton, cup/chalice, disk/coin, holy oil, lamp and bell. See also
Thelema - Magical Weapons.
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| Magician |
Someone who is skilled in the mysterious and hidden
art of magick, with the ability to attain objectives, acquire knowledge, and perform 'works of wonder' using supernatural or non-rational
means. Some of the more modern magicians, such as Aleister Crowley
and those who follow the teachings of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn
or the Ordo Templi Orientis,
describe magick in rational terms, using definitions (meanings of words, terms or phrases), postulates (starting assumptions from which
other statements are logically derived) and theorems (statements which can be proved on the basis of explicitly stated or previously
agreed assumptions). |
| Magick |
Magick is usually defined as ritual acts performed
with the intent to cause change or to transform the magician or the environment. The loosest definition of magick is an act of intent or will
designed to result in a specific outcome. |
| Magus |
Used to denote an accomplished Ritual Magician,
the plural form being Magi. The root word of magick and magician, magus is taken from Simon Magus, the name of a first century
magician/healer who was reviled by the early Christians. See also Magician. |
| Major Arcana |
The name given to the 22 'Trump' cards in a
Tarot deck. Arcana is the plural form of the Latin word 'arcanum', which means
'closed' or 'secret'. See also Minor Arcana. |
| Malkuth |
 Malkuth is the tenth and final Sphere (Sephirah) of divine emanation according to Kabbalah, representing the plane of material existence. The word Malkuth means kingdom. See also
Sephiroth. |
| Mantra |
A chanted sacred mystic syllable, word or verse used
in meditation and japa (continuous chanting, i.e. repetition of a mantra) to still the mind, to balance the inner bodies, and to attain
other desired aims. In her book Initiations and Initiates in Tibet, Alexandra David-Neel speaks briefly of the mystical use of the mantra,
Aum mani padme hum! (The Jewel is in the Lotus!). Each of the six syllables refers us to a specific world or universe. As
the practitioner breathes in while repeating the mantra, the worlds come into being within his body, an event he is to visualise. As he
breathes out, they dissolve into nothingness. |
| Mars |
 The fourth planet from the Sun, named after the Roman god of war, the counterpart to Ares in Greek mythology. Astrologically, Mars rules Aries. |
| Martinism |
 A mystical tradition, founded by Louis-Claude de
Saint-Martin in eighteenth century France. The twentieth century saw a revival of some of the practices which pre-date
Martinism proper and which directly inspired it. Martinism is a form of mystical or esoteric
Christianity, which sees the figure of Christ as The Repairer who enables individuals to attain an idealised state similar to
that in the Garden of Eden prior to the Fall. |
| Meditation |
The practice of inner focus which renders an advanced state
of awareness. It includes a variety of techniques for some individuals that may or may not incorporate spirituality which can calm and soothe
as well as provide insight. |
| Mem |
 The thirteenth letter of the
Sacred Alphabet. It literally means water, has the phonetic value of M, and has a numerical value of 40. It is further attributed to the Element of Water and the Tarot Trump The Hanged Man. When the letter Mem is placed at the end of a word, it is given a different character and numerical value of 600. |
| Mercury |
 The smallest planet in the solar system and the closest to the sun, Mercury was the messenger god in Roman mythology, and the counterpart of Greek Hermes. Astrologically, Mercury rules Gemini and Virgo. |
| Merkabah |
Practical Kabbalism
concentrated on the Maaseh Merkabah (The History of the Divine Throne or Chariot). The Maaseh Merkabah centred on the mystical
adoration of the Throne Chariot of God (as described in Ezekiel Chapter 1, verses 26-28). |
| Microcosm |
The lesser, physical world, said to parallel the Macrocosm, or greater world (as above, so below). |
| Minor Arcana |
The name given to the 4 suits of cards in a
Tarot deck. See also Major Arcana. |
| Mishna |
See
Talmud. |
| Moon |
 The Moon is Earth's only natural satellite, taking 27 days and 8 hours to circle the Earth. Astrologically, the Moon rules Cancer. |
| Mystic |
A term applied to someone who believes in the existence of
realities above and beyond the realm of human comprehension. |
