Action Quote by Phil Hine
“Henceforth, whilst there are a great many theories and models proposed as to how, or why, magic works (based on subtle energies, animal magnetism, psychological concepts, quantum theory, mathematics or the so-called anthropomorphic principle) it is not a case that one of them is more 'true' than others, but a case of which theory or model you choose to believe in, or which theory you find most attractive. Indeed, from a Chaos Magic perspective, you can selectively believe that a particular theory or model of magical action is true only for the duration of a particular ritual or phase of work.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Condensed Chaos, Phil Hine, 1995
All magical models are equally valid; belief in a model is a tool chosen for a specific purpose or ritual.
In simple terms: Choose the magical theory that works for you.
Key Takeaway
Use belief as a flexible tool.
Themes
magic
belief
flexibility
theory
ritual
Mood
curious
open
experimental
Type
philosophical
practical
When to use this quote
- ritual design
- personal practice
- magical research
- spiritual experimentation
Key Concepts
chaos magic
subjective truth
model selection
Questions to Reflect On
- What model serves your current work best?
- How do you test a belief’s effectiveness?
A Different Perspective
Belief may be limited by personal bias or lack of evidence.
