Magick by Intention: Success, Strength and Personal Power Magick

April 9, 2025

As we grow as individuals and Magicians, we seek to increase our strength and power in order to to further the goal of achieving our personal Will. It is the view of the Western Tradition that the individual has the inalienable, God-given right to do so, a corollary of the belief that we are given a unique purpose in Life, often called The Great Work.

Even nontheistic philosophers in the Western tradition hold that the advancement of individual Will (life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness) to be part of the cumulative advancement of culture and civilization. At the self-serving extremes this can lead to callous capitalism, but at its best it can create a universal respect for all Peoples. The Will of the unenlightened individual does nevertheless come into conflict with the Good of the People. Institutes of Law, Learning and Religion seek to harmonize the two poles for a balance. Modern spiritual practitioners (as well as ordinary public opinion) are moving towards wholistic integration which recognizes that any action that causes harm to another harms the Whole, and therefor harms the Self. True personal power then, finds its Strength in the Ecology and Ecosystem of The World.

Fire is the lead Element of Strength and Power, giving us the energy to do the Great Work. Sun is the Planetary Power that energizes the Solar Plexus, connecting Will to Destiny. Jupiter is the Planet that rules the material aspects of Success. Success formulations will smell rich and full and satisfying, and make you feel bold and confident.