What is Sympathetic magick?
Wiccans use a type of visualization or meditation which is often termed “Magic(k)”. One type of magick that some Witches utilize is called “Sympathetic” magick. Sympathetic magic has been used for centuries. It is the theory that like attracts like. It is believed that prehistoric man also used this type of magick for successful hunting. As an example; the prehistoric man would make an image of a bison out of mud and sticks. He would then hunt and kill the image with the thought that this is what he would do to the real bison. It was believed that this ritual would bring them good luck. After the bison was killed, the prehistoric man would thank the spirit of the bison for its gift. In the same way, some Witches may use a clay or wax image of the object they wish to obtain, or a person who needs to be healed.
