Editing Adept (section)

{{Short description|One who has attained skill, knowledge or aptitude}}
{{about|adepts in occult organizations}}

[[File:The_Immortal_Soul_of_the_Taoist_Adept.PNG | thumb|right | The Immortal Soul of the Taoist Adept]]

An '''adept''' is an individual identified as having attained a specific level of knowledge, skill, or aptitude in doctrines relevant to a particular occult discipline, such as [[alchemy]] or [[magic (supernatural)|magic]].

According to magical tradition, adepts stand out from others due to their enhanced abilities. All human qualities are developed in them, including intelligence and spirituality. According to [[Theosophist]] [[Charles Webster Leadbeater]], anyone can become an adept through spiritual development and self-improvement,{{sfnp|Leadbeater|2012|p=8}} though others insist that [[Initiation#Religious and spiritual|initiation]] or [[esoteric transmission]] into a [[magical organization]] or tradition is a necessary preliminary.{{sfnmp|1a1=Bailey|1y=1997|1p=215|2a1=Regardie|2y=1984|2loc=Vol. 7, p. 52|3a1=Eshelman|3y=2000}}