in the Hermetic tradition, encompass practices and philosophies aimed at spiritual ascent, divine communion, and the manipulation of reality through ritual, will, and interaction with spiritual entities.
Theurgy vs Thaumaturgy: High & Low Magic- Magic (Definition and Scope): Overview of magic as the art of effecting change through will, ritual, and spiritual forces, distinct from alchemy and astrology.
- Theurgy (Definition and Scope): The practice of divine communion and spiritual ascent, rooted in Neoplatonism and Hermeticism.
- High Magic vs. Low Magic: Distinction between theurgy (spiritual, divine-oriented) and thaumaturgy (practical, material-oriented).