Just a simple question... (point of view, Satan)

[SonofSatan]

Is black magic wrong? By New Age standards, is practicing black magic forbidden?

[Azakel]

Originally Posted by SonofSatan

Is black magic wrong? By New Age standards, is practicing black magic forbidden?

Some White Lighter think that. But I say to them that they know nothing about Magic because they say it. The is no Black Magic(just as there is know White Magic). It's just Magic. So IMO no.

[SonofSatan]

Well by black magic I mean magic intended for harm.
With that in mind white magic is restoration of sorts, or simply making your own life or someone else's better in some way.
I know magick are not that black and white, but in this case it is.

[Azakel]

Originally Posted by SonofSatan

Well by black magic I mean magic intended for harm.
With that in mind white magic is restoration of sorts, or simply making your own life or someone else's better in some way.
I know magick are not that black and white, but in this case it is.

Since New Age anything seem to be about nothing but goody goody light, love and fluff then I would say yes that it is seen has being bad.

[Mike182]

any witch worth her salt can hex as well as they can heal.

we don't say that fire is good or bad, black or white, we just call it fire and that be that. but fire can be used for good or for bad, it keeps us warm in the winter, but it can destroy our homes. it's just fire. same for magic, it's just magic.

Edit: that's my opinion coming from my own background... given that one of the common themes found in the New Age Movement is that it is life-affirming, i suspect they would look at it differently to me.

[SonofSatan]

Originally Posted by Mike182

any witch worth her salt can hex as well as they can heal.

we don't say that fire is good or bad, black or white, we just call it fire and that be that. but fire can be used for good or for bad, it keeps us warm in the winter, but it can destroy our homes. it's just fire. same for magic, it's just magic.

Edit: that's my opinion coming from my own background... given that one of the common themes found in the New Age Movement is that it is life-affirming, i suspect they would look at it differently to me.

Well, that being the case, it is against the law to knowingly burn someone's house down. And I mean knowingly, and with the worst intentions, performing magic to harm people you dislike.
Because to truly understand magic, you cannot see it from one point of view, and you cannot stay in only one side.

[Troublemane]

Originally Posted by SonofSatan

Is black magic wrong? By New Age standards, is practicing black magic forbidden?

Yes, from my personal experience it is "wrong", on a few levels. First off, because the energy field from which 'magick' originates is Spirit, or the Aethyr, which is the root essence of all sentient beings. It is (in some sense ) pure awareness. So to use it in order to harm another living being is wrong in the sense that you are causing the Spirit to harm itself.

Second, regarding demonism and necromancy to exact revenge, although one may think they are willing to pay the price required (there is always a price in such deals), it will invariably turn out worse in the end for everybody. The dark powers are not subject to laws/rules as such, and are not known for honest dealing. they may decide to hang around and torment their summoner for a while, or take his life. they are essentially free to do whatever as the summoner has opened the door for them.

Third, even spiritual masters who have removed (effectively) all negativity from their soul run the risk of doing untold harm to people through what may be called "Black Magick", because when you have spent years making an internal connection to spirit, and you are for some reason filled with rage toward someone...WoW! Look out! That connection to Spirit translates into a direct connection with the powers that govern the material universe...angels, elementals, etc. That rage will come down on that person like instant karma, and they may be in sudden, dire peril. Its not an intentional act, no premeditation or anything--just pure energy transmitted instinctively through the Aethyr and into that person's soul. Like a lightning bolt.

So...according to my understanding, the Sage must be aware of everything going on in his own depths, as even unintended evil thoughts may be directed out and cause harm to another being. Its why I try to laugh at situations that seem negative, quite often.

And, there are more advanced techniques you can learn along the way, as you become more aware of the subtle energies of the aura, such as rotating/circulating prana through the chakras, horizontally and then vertically. Sometimes choosing to separate from another person, sometimes joining with them to strengthen them. Sometimes encircling yourself for protection, etc.