Pagan Religions in Five Minutes - Suzanne Owen
44. What is Chaos Magic?
Pagan Religions in Five Minutes - Suzanne Owen
Isis Mrugalla-Kalmbacher [+]
University of Tübingen
Isis Mrugalla-Kalmbacher is a junior researcher of studies of religion at the University of Tübingen in Germany. She researches contemporary practices of occultism and group magic in Europe.
Description
Chaos Magic is a contemporary and individualistic style that combines eclectic influences from the Occult Revival to modern movements. It emphasises personalisation, mental flexibility, and paradigm-shifting in magical practice. The manifestation of will is central to its philosophy. Chaos Magick has evolved and reflects practitioners' social and political climates, integrating popular culture and adapting to urban and digital realities. It combines aesthetics, identities and belief systems within Pagan networks.