How Witchcraft Works
In this post, I explain witchcraft and how and why it works. I share with you how magic works according to seven Hermetic principles and how this relates to the idea of thoughtforms. I also shared some of the limiting beliefs about witchcraft that holds many people back from practicing.
Principles of Magic: Duality
In magic, “gender” points to complementary creative currents (receptive/projective)—not identity. We blend them in ritual to imagine, gestate, act, and sustain results with care.
The Five Other Principles of Magic
We’ve talked about the seven principles of magic. Did you know that there are five other principles or laws that govern the way that this Universe works? Most commonly known as the "Twelve Immutable Laws of the Universe," each law beautifully coexists with the others to create a bigger picture.
Principles of Magic: Rhythm
Everything has a tide—rise and fall, in and out. Rhythm helps you time magic with lunar phases, seasons, and your own energy, so you work with the wave, not against it.
Principles of Magic: Polarity
Polarity shows us that “opposites” are connected. In practice, we learn to slide along the spectrum—cooling anger, warming apathy, balancing extremes to empower spells.
Principles of Magic: Cause and Effect
Every outcome has a chain behind it. This principle helps you build spells with clear intention, aligned correspondences, and practical action—so results have somewhere to land.
Principles of Magic: Vibration
Nothing is still—energy is always in motion. From chanting to drumming to breathwork, vibration techniques can cleanse, charge, and transform your spellwork.
Principles of Magic: Mentalism
Mentalism teaches that reality begins in the mind. In witchcraft, intention isn’t fluff—it’s your primary tool. Here’s how to harness thought, attention, and imagination to shape your craft.
Principles of Magic: Correspondence
“As above, so below; as within, so without.” Correspondence is the backbone of magical timing, tools, and symbolism. Learn to layer herbs, crystals, colors, and timing for resonance.
Philosophy: The 7 Principles of Magic Every Beginner Should Know
The 7 principles of magic reveal how witchcraft really works. This guide explores their history, the debate around them, and how you can use each principle in your practice.