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[[File:Natural Magick.jpg|400px|thumb|Title page of ''Natural Magic'' (1658)]] | [[File:Natural Magick.jpg|400px|thumb|Title page of ''Natural Magic'' (1658)]] | ||
'''Natural magic''' is a part of the [[occult]] which deals with natural forces directly, as opposed to [[ritual magic|ceremonial magic]] which deals with the summoning of spirits like [[ | '''Natural magic''' is a part of the [[occult]] which deals with natural forces directly, as opposed to [[ritual magic|ceremonial magic]] which deals with the summoning of spirits like [[angel]]s and [[demon]]s. In Renaissance Europe, it was one of the most common and popular forms of magic, sharing some commonality with early scientific methodology. | ||
Natural magic sometimes makes use of physical substances from the natural world such as [[crystal]]s or herbs. | Natural magic sometimes makes use of physical substances from the natural world such as [[crystal]]s or herbs. | ||
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Many core principles and beliefs about natural magic have continued to the modern era as a key element of [[New Age]] beliefs which have been rejected by the scientific establishment. | Many core principles and beliefs about natural magic have continued to the modern era as a key element of [[New Age]] beliefs which have been rejected by the scientific establishment. | ||
[[Category:Magic]] | [[Category:Magic]] | ||