This article provides an introductory overview of sorcery as a magical practice, examining its traditional definition as a tool-based system oriented toward personal gain or improvement. The content explores various interpretive frameworks associated with sorcery, including its relationship to High Magick, left hand path traditions, and Judeo-Christian magical systems such as Goetia, while noting that contemporary practitioners often emphasize experimentation and spiritual exploration.

This article examines the term “sorcerer” as a designation for practitioners of magick, particularly those engaged in High Magick or Ceremonial Magic, exploring its usage as an alternative identity to terms such as witch, warlock, or wizard. The etymological origins of the word are traced to the Latin *sors*, meaning “lot” or “fate,” suggesting historical associations with fortune-telling and the influencing of destiny.