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Correspondences, Properties, and Inversion

This was originally approved to be edited and published but then sadly wasn’t, so I’ll just post it here instead. I apologize for oversimplifications or any information that may be very obvious to more seasoned practitioners. This work is meant to help very new beginners utilize basic critical thinking regarding magic properties and uses, among other things. I hope it is at least somewhat helpful. On Properties and the Inverse of Correspondences When creating a spell or ritual, regardless of its type, it is important to consider the properties and correspondences of the items you are using, no matter how small or insignificant, as well as to try and use items and ingredients that have properties associated with what you want to accomplish. Often, an object used in witchcraft and occultism has what are called Correspondences. A correspondence is something that the object relates to regarding magic and spiritual affiliations. The difference between a property and a correspondence is that a property is what magical or medicinal capability the object has, and a correspondence is what that object relates to because of its properties. For example, let’s take the herb Rosemary. Rosemary’s medicinal properties include soothing anxiety, improving memory, and is an anti-inflammatory. It’s magical properties often include clarity of mind, aid with astral travel, and cleansing spaces. According to Scott Cunningham’s Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs (p. 218) Rosemary corresponds to the Sun…