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Theurgic

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the·ur·gy  (thûr-j)
n. pl. the·ur·gies
1. Divine or supernatural intervention in human affairs.
2. The performance of miracles with supernatural assistance.
3. Magic performed with the aid of beneficent spirits, as formerly practiced by the Neo-Platonists.
[Late Latin thergia, from Greek theourgi, sacramental rite, mystery : theo-, theo- + -ourgi, -urgy.]
the·urgic, the·urgi·cal adj.
the·urgi·cal·ly adv.
theur·gist n.
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Ritual magic employs precise and prescribed Theurgic formulas, wherewith the magician partakes in the magic of the highest, most absolute, Divine Knowledge of natural philosophy.
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