All definitions © Piatkus Dictionary of Mind, Body & Spirit by Paula Byerly Croxon

Magic

The art of harnessing the psychic and natural powers of the universe to influence events, persons, objects and circumstances for one’s own purpose.

This is accomplished through the ritual use of appropriate incantations, spells and charms to focus the practitioner’s intent upon conducting and manifesting the energies and elements of nature and of spirit entities.  Magic can be used for good (white magic) or evil (black magic).