Editing Ceremonial magic (section)

==Components==
===Body of light===
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The body of light, sometimes called the 'astral body'{{efn|n.b. however, this term may refer instead to the Theosophical concept of the [[astral body]].}} or the 'subtle body,'{{efn|n.b. however, this term may refer instead to the [[subtle body]] of Eastern esotericism.}} is a "quasi material"{{sfnp|Samuel|Johnston|2013}} aspect of the human body, being neither solely physical nor solely spiritual, posited by a number of philosophers, and elaborated on according to various [[Western esotericism|esoteric]], [[occult]], and [[mysticism|mystical]] teachings. Other terms used for this body include body of glory,{{sfnp|Behun|2010}} spirit-body, radiant body,{{sfnp|Mead|1919}} luciform body, ''augoeides'' ('radiant'), ''astroeides'' ('starry' or 'sidereal body'), and celestial body.{{sfnp|Mead|1919|pp=34–35}}

Crowley referred to the ''[[augoeides]]'', a Greek term for the body of light, and connected it with 'the Knowledge & Conversation of the [[Holy Guardian Angel]]' associated with each human being.{{sfnp|Michael|2005}}{{sfnp|Sutin|2002}} He stressed that the body of light must be built up though the use of imagination, and that it must then be animated, exercised, and disciplined.{{sfnp|Asprem|2017|p=40}} According to Asprem (2017):

{{blockquote|The practice of creating a "body of light” in imagination builds on the body-image system, potentially working with alterations across all of its three modalities (perceptual, conceptual, and affective): an idealized body is produced (body-image model), new conceptual structures are attached to it (e.g., the doctrine of multiple, separable bodies), while emotional attachments of awe, dignity, and fear responses are cultivated through the performance of astral rituals and protections from "astral dangers" through the simulation of symbols and magical weapons.{{sfnp|Asprem|2017|p=40}}
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===Grimoires===
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[[File:Talis02.png|frame|This design for an [[amulet]] comes from the ''[[Black Pullet]]'' grimoire.]]
A [[grimoire]] is a [[textbook]] of [[Magic (paranormal)|magic]], typically including instructions on how to create magical objects like [[talismans]] and [[amulets]], how to perform magical [[Spell (paranormal)|spell]]s, [[Spell (paranormal)|charms]] and [[divination]], and how to [[evocation|summon]] or [[invocation|invoke]] supernatural entities such as [[angel]]s, [[Ghost|spirits]], [[Deity|deities]], and [[demon]]s.{{sfnp|Davies|2009|p=1}} In many cases, the books themselves are believed to be imbued with magical powers, although in many cultures, other sacred texts that are not grimoires (such as the [[Bible]]) have been believed to have supernatural properties intrinsically. The only contents found in a grimoire would be information on spells, rituals, the preparation of magical tools, and lists of ingredients and their [[magical correspondences]]. In this manner, while all ''books on magic'' could be thought of as grimoires, not all ''magical books'' should be thought of as grimoires.{{sfnp|Davies|2009|pp=2–3}}

While the term ''grimoire'' is originally European—and many Europeans throughout history, particularly ceremonial magicians and [[cunning folk]], have used grimoires—the historian [[Owen Davies (historian)|Owen Davies]] noted that similar books can be found all around the world, ranging from [[Jamaica]] to [[Sumatra]].{{sfnp|Davies|2009|pp=2–5}} He also noted that in this sense, the world's first grimoires were created in Europe and the [[Ancient Near East]].{{sfnp|Davies|2009|pp=6–7}}

===Magical formulae===
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[[File:Abracadabra triangle (cropped).jpg|upright|thumb|Classic magic words]]
A [[magical formula]] or 'word of power' is a word that is believed to have specific [[supernatural]] effects.{{sfnp|Lecouteux|2015|p={{page needed|date=December 2021}}}} They are words whose meaning illustrates principles and degrees of understanding that are often difficult to relay using other forms of speech or writing. It is a concise means to communicate very abstract information through the medium of a word or phrase.

These words often have no intrinsic meaning in and of themselves. However, when deconstructed, each individual letter may refer to some universal concept found in the system in which the formula appears. Additionally, in grouping certain letters together one is able to display meaningful sequences that are considered to be of value to the spiritual system that utilizes them (e.g., spiritual hierarchies, historiographic data, psychological stages, etc.)

A formula's potency is understood and made usable by the magician only through prolonged meditation on its levels of meaning. Once these have been interiorized by the magician, they may then utilize the formula to maximum effect.

===Magical record===
A magical record is a journal or other source of documentation containing magical events, experiences, ideas, and any other information that the magician may see fit to add. There can be many purposes for such a record, such as recording evidence to verify the effectiveness of specific procedures (per the scientific method that Aleister Crowley claimed should be applied to the practice of magic) or to ensure that data may propagate beyond the lifetime of the magician. Benefits of this process vary, but usually include future analysis and further education by the individual and/or associates with whom the magician feels comfortable in revealing such intrinsically private information.

Crowley was highly insistent upon the importance of this practice. As he writes in Liber E, "It is absolutely necessary that all experiments should be recorded in detail during, or immediately after, their performance&nbsp;... 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."{{sfnp|Crowley|1997|loc="Liber E"}} Other items he suggests for inclusion include the physical and mental condition of the experimenter, the time and place, and environmental conditions, including the weather.

===Magical weapons===
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The practice of ceremonial magic often requires tools made or consecrated specifically for this use, called magical weapons, which are required for a particular ritual or series of rituals. They may be a symbolic representation of psychological elements of the magician or of metaphysical concepts.

In ''[[Magick (Book 4)]]'', Part II ''(Magick)'', Aleister Crowley lists the tools required as a [[magic circle]] drawn on the ground and inscribed with the names of god, an altar, a wand, cup, sword, and pentacle, to represent his [[true will]], his [[Binah (Kabbalah)|understanding]], his reason, and the lower parts of his being respectively. On the altar, too, is a phial of [[Abramelin oil|oil]] to represent his aspiration, and for consecrating items to his intent. The magician is surrounded by a scourge, dagger, and chain intended to keep his intent pure. An oil lamp, [[Grimoire|book of conjurations]] and bell are required, as is the wearing of a crown, robe, and [[Lamen (magic)|lamen]].  The crown affirms his divinity, the robe symbolizes silence, and the lamen declare his work. The book of conjurations is his magical record, his [[karma]]. In the East is the [[Thurible|magic fire]] in which all burns up at last.{{sfnp|Crowley|1997|p={{page needed|date=December 2021}}}}