by Dr. Mario Pazzaglini

The following is a list of the basic actions used in the various magical practices. This list is a distillation of many specific practices and represents some basic concepts used in Italian (and certain other) practices.

 

Dr. Mario Pazzaglini

Statement of Magical Principles

The following is a collection of statements of principles collected from a number of practitioners from the area of Romagna. These statements give us a more detailed look at the world of the old religion and its understanding of how reality and causality work and can be used. Each statement has been agreed to by a number of practitioners and can be found in other areas of Italy as well. They represent an underbase of belief that guides daily practices and living. This collection is by no means complete, but it adds some specificity to the general principles discussed above. (The first two are similar to all magic systems and alchemy.)

Dr. Mario Pazzaglini
 

        The following objects are some of those used in performing the various rituals related to the practice of Italian magic. They are mainly everyday objects with symbolic value which allows the practitioner to connect with his or her intended task. They can be used in various combinations for magical intention and for protection. There is no standard group of objects in a witch's toolbox, but there are some such as red string, oil and bowls that are usually found in such collections. Other objects not on the following list may be used as substitutes, and particular rituals might demand specific articles not on the list. Finally, the uses stated below are the most common ones; there are other uses for these objects.