By reading or using Occidental Magic you accept the terms on this page. They are written to be understood, and we have kept them short.
The purpose of the site
Occidental Magic publishes general information about the history, ideas and practices of the Western esoteric tradition, for the purposes of education, study and personal reflection. It describes beliefs and practices. It does not assert that those beliefs are true or that those practices will produce any particular result.
Not professional advice
Nothing on this site is medical, psychological, legal, financial or other professional advice, and nothing here should be relied on in place of such advice. The site does not diagnose, treat or cure any condition.
If you have a concern about your physical or mental health, consult a qualified health professional. Do not stop or change any treatment because of something you have read here. If you are in crisis or in danger, contact your local emergency services.
Your responsibility
If you choose to try any practice described on the site, you do so by your own decision and at your own risk. You are responsible for judging whether a practice is suitable for you, for carrying it out safely, and for its consequences. Please read our guidance on ethics and safety first, and in particular the cautions concerning mental health, fire, smoke and toxic substances.
The practices described are intended for adults.
Accuracy
We take care to make the site accurate and to correct errors when we find them, as described in our editorial standards. Even so, the material is provided as it stands, without any guarantee that it is complete, correct or up to date, or that the site and its tools will always be available or free of faults.
The planetary hours calculator gives approximate times and should not be used for any purpose where precise times of sunrise or sunset matter.
Limit of liability
To the fullest extent the law allows, Occidental Magic and its editors accept no liability for any loss, injury or damage arising from the use of the site, from reliance on its contents or from any practice undertaken as a result of reading it.
Copyright and permitted use
The text, design, diagrams and software of the site are the copyright of Occidental Magic, except for quotations from historical works that are in the public domain.
You may read, download and print pages for your own personal study. You may quote short passages in your own writing, provided you name Occidental Magic as the source and, where you publish online, link to the page quoted. You may not republish substantial parts of the site, sell its contents, or present them as your own work, without permission.
Sigils and tables that you produce with the site's tools are yours to use as you wish.
Acceptable use
Please do not use the site in any way that is unlawful, that interferes with its operation, or that attempts to gain access to its systems. Automated collection of the site's pages for indexing by search engines is welcome. Bulk copying for republication is not.
Changes
We may revise these terms from time to time. The date of the latest review is shown at the top of the page, and the version published here at the time of your visit is the one that applies.