By Witchipedia

This article provides an introductory overview of ceremonial magick as a structured magical modality characterized by the use of specific ritual actions, ceremonial tools, and evocation practices aimed at self-improvement and spiritual enlightenment. The text identifies key traditions associated with this practice, including Thelema, Wicca, Enochian Magic, and Hermetic Qabalah, as well as notable organizations such as the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn and Ordo Templi Orientis.

This article examines the etymology and conceptual foundations of “magick,” tracing the term from its Persian origins through the Zoroastrian Magi to its modern spelling distinction introduced by Aleister Crowley to differentiate spiritual practice from stage illusion.