Naturally, philosophy won’t open a “money channel,” cast a love spell or remove a curse… So what use is it?
That is a complete misunderstanding of the process. As I have said in my Kabbalah lessons, the more absorbed we are in the physical world, the more it draws us back. Becoming a Magician, rather than a “sorcerer in the umpteenth generation,” is possible only after crossing the Abyss. It is not a quick process, nor one determined by age; it is an ongoing process.
As you cross the Abyss, you will inevitably begin forming your own magical understanding, your own theories and hypotheses. Other people’s theories will become too restrictive. You will start to criticise them and, consequently, create something new.
So what is the practical use, the sorcerers will ask? None whatsoever—from their perspective. To them, it is foolish because it does not lead to accumulation.
Now recall Jesus’s words about God taking care of you. That is precisely the point. At a given moment, you will always have enough. You will be able to do what needs to be done and even purchase expensive things: “God” will take care of it. Or, rather, you yourself will—your Self.
In effect, a process of synchronicity begins: your thoughts lead you to people, events and circumstances that help bring your higher Will into manifestation!
“Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law.” (Crowley)
The capitalised Will is not a base desire for money, power or strength… It is True Will.
When your desire serves the purpose of crossing the Abyss, the world will begin to help you. And then you will understand.
This is something far greater than the notorious ancestral imps or communication with demons. Is it not clear that both imps and demons are manifestations of your own Self, and that this Self is far greater than your ego and its primitive desires? It is not a demon, an Eshu of Quimbanda, an angel or a deity that helps you. It is you who lead yourself along the path.
That is the meaning—far more important than all this worldly nonsense.