The Occult Law of Indifference: A Path to Practical Magic and Inner Peace

The word "Occult" means hidden. All occult wisdom, therefore, remains concealed. All occult powers are also hidden. The realm of magic is thus imperceptible to our five senses. Where are these wisdom and powers hidden? They are concealed within our own minds. Thought is invisible and belongs to the domain of the occult and the realm of cause. Our thoughts do not just influence our reality; they actually create it. Our thinking is responsible for what we experience on the screen of space. It's "occult" because we cannot perceive it; it is hidden. Many of our thought processes are not only hidden from our senses but also from our conscious mind, making them unconscious and even more "occult."

What Is the Occult Law of Indifference?

The occult law of indifference is about being indifferent to appearances—not being hypnotized by what is on the screen of space—and recognizing that what is hidden holds all true power. We must be indifferent to the visible world to gain mastery over it. Imagine sitting quietly, watching clouds drift past in the sky, without concern or fixation on any single form they take; this is the essence of indifference. It's about adopting an emotional posture that is neither apathetic nor repressive. The occult law of indifference is invoked by becoming completely undisturbed by appearances, whether they are positive or negative.

Many people believe the occult law of indifference only involves remaining calm in adverse situations, but it actually means being unaffected by anything in the mortal world. While staying calm is crucial, indifference should not be mistaken for passivity. Instead, it is about being centered and allowing for constructive action that aligns with your inner will and purpose. We learn not to let ourselves get upset or overly excited about what happens in the world, for that pulls us out of the occult mind and into the mundane.

We must guard against believing that what appears on the screen of space has the power, rather than recognizing that it originates from within us. For magic to work effectively, we must understand that it takes place within the invisible realm within us, guided by deliberate intent.

The Quiet Mind: The Foundation of Magic

To access and direct the deeper parts of your mind, you must be at peace. Actual influence comes from a quiet, centered, and focused state of mind. A quiet mind allows you to stop reacting to external circumstances, giving you the power to control them. When things go wrong or people around you panic, it's easy to get caught up in the drama and lose your focus. These are times when the "law of indifference" matters: remaining completely undisturbed by surface appearances.

A simple Magic Minute practice can help you achieve this quiet mind: take a deep but comfortable breath in through your nose as you mentally repeat the word "blessed, hold it for 4 seconds, and then exhale slowly through your mouth as you mentally repeat the word "be." Repeat this cycle a few times to ground yourself in stillness and bring your focus back to the center.

Being indifferent to appearances doesn't mean ignoring your problems or avoiding your responsibilities. It means staying calm while you handle your business, fully understanding that everything you experience is only temporary. A quiet mind allows you to stop reacting to outside circumstances, giving you power over your environment.

The Temporal World Is Temporary

The temporal world is, by definition, fleeting. Like waves dissolving on a moonlit shore, both the "good" and the "bad" events in our lives will inevitably recede. "This too shall pass" is the height of wisdom because everything in the mortal world will pass away, regardless of its nature. No matter what's happening around you, remind yourself: "This is passing.'

Understand that what fades away is the realm of effect, while the realm of cause is eternal—within you and within your control. The inner 'occult' you is the real you. You are therefore eternal. Recognizing this can build a deep sense of empowerment and trust in your inner strength, helping you stay centered in your power regardless of what happens around you or what others are doing or saying. Realizing this will help you remain centered in your power.

You hold complete power over every situation when you realize that what's real is internal, not external. You cannot access your internal causative power while you're emotionally reacting to external events. Therefore, we must invoke the occult law of indifference to make our magic effective. But with this power comes responsibility. How might recognizing your role in shaping reality change your moral accountability for the outcomes you experience or influence in the world? Inviting this reflection elevates our practice from a simple technique to a path of ethical self-mastery, fostering a deeper understanding of both cause and effect.

Casting Spells and Letting Go

When we cast a spell for something in our lives, we create a thought form and project (cast) it onto the screen of space. Once a spell has been cast, it is our responsibility to invoke the occult law of indifference and leave the spell alone to do its work—without checking on it or nagging, "Is it here yet? Is it here yet?" After casting a spell, you must release it.

Being indifferent doesn't mean ignoring issues related to that spell. But handle them calmly and with detachment. Don't talk about them. Don't get upset or excited. Manage things just like any other everyday task: laundry, loading the dishwasher, wiping counters, and packing lunches for school. Approach the matter calmly and without attachment. By doing so, you prevent disturbing the thought form of your spell. You uphold the occult law of indifference so the thought form can do its work.

We know what happens when you dig up a seed to see if it's germinated yet. You often kill the seedling. Not always, but sometimes you do. We want to avoid doing that with our thought forms. So, we invoke the occult law of indifference. We learn to desire something and then remain indifferent once we've cast the spell. Desire it, then let go of thinking about it.

The Dichotomy of Desire and Indifference

The idea of indifference can be very difficult for someone who has never truly experienced it before. But we must do it anyway. To cast a spell, we strongly desire something, create a thought form, cast the spell, then release it and become indifferent to it once it's cast. We must then forget about it.

An old Craft saying states that when we cast a circle, we enter "a time that is not a time in a place that is not a place." This saying applies not only when you physically cast a circle, but also anytime you cast a spell or perform a magical operation: you are in a space of timelessness and spacelessness.

Yet, after you have finished casting, for your spell to manifest in the third dimension, it must move OUT of timelessness and spacelessness and INTO time and space. This phase can be likened to a pause between heartbeats—a moment where potential energy awaits transformation into reality. This is often depicted in various myths about three days spent in the underworld. During this period, we have nothing to do with the process and must put it out of our minds completely so the seed can germinate as it will.

Trusting the Process

Magic usually doesn't take much time to manifest. That's the beauty of magic: it tends to speed things up. Things done magically often happen more quickly than if we didn't cast a spell. But that doesn't necessarily mean instant manifestation. You have to respect the time-space continuum in which you're trying to manifest something.

We learn to be unaffected by appearances. If we are pulled out of the occult law of indifference and catch ourselves worrying about the manifestation of our spell, it's normal. Still, we must notice it and reverse it immediately. If you catch yourself worrying whether your spell is manifesting (or worrying about anything, really), press your thumb against your forefinger in both hands, take a deep breath, and repeat "I call upon the law of indifference, all is well," and just put your worry out of your mind.

As we achieve more success with our magic, we tend to carry that sense of indifference with us everywhere. That's simply the result of consistent practice over time. You find that you are practicing this law even when you haven't cast any spells.

Final Thoughts

The law of indifference requires vigilance and practice, but it offers a reward. You develop strong thought forms as you learn to live with greater peace and power overall. You become much more efficient with your magic, which is achieved through steady practice.

Over time, through persistent indifference, we become less reactive to external chaos. For instance, when an unexpected job change occurs, instead of panic, we engage our quiet mind and respond with calm and clarity. As we continue to take control of our inner occult powers in this manner, we find ourselves employed in a better job than we ever anticipated as possible. Thus, this ongoing practice doesn't just affect spell-casting; it builds our everyday resilience, equipping us to handle life's uncertainties with poise. Remembering that you are the creator of your experience is truly worth your time and effort, as it puts you in the driver's seat.

Your state of mind is your most powerful occult tool. The occult law of indifference is a way to access that powerful magical realm and stay there—not just spell to spell, which is often where we start, but in every aspect of your life, every moment.

Whatever tries to vex you, affirm: “This does not affect me. This does not move me. This is passing away now.” As you speak these words, feel your feet firmly grounded on the earth. Let the sensation of stability travel up through your body, anchoring you in the present moment. Involve all your senses; this connection deepens the stabilizing effect of your words.

Thank you very much for spending some time with me today. I truly appreciate you. Until next time, blessed be.