"Magic must always be at the service of the people"
Hello, dear soul. I’m Amira Asmodea, and today I want to share a truth that’s as old as time yet often misunderstood: magic is always meant to be at the service of the people. It’s not some distant, dark art only for the chosen few, but a gentle, practical force meant to heal, protect, and connect us to the greater cycle of life.
Have you ever wondered what real magic is for? In my experience and according to the thoughtful words of author Asmar Alar, whose fresh book The Book of White Magic sparks the right kind of light, magic is a tool—a blessing handed down through generations and cultures to bring harmony and aid to our lives.
Magic’s story is whispered rather than recorded; most spells have travelled through centuries by word of mouth. This passed-down knowledge is intimate and often hidden, making the discovery of its roots a journey through history and anthropology. Asmar Alar herself dove deep into archives and traditions, traveling and asking questions because, as she says, “most spells have travelled throughout the generations orally, so there is not always a record of their origins.”
Her relationship with magic began as a child playing with friends, performing rituals for fun that later revealed deep meanings and connections. Yet, like many of us who have looked for guidance in books, she found little that felt practical or accessible. The usual advice—bathe in a lake on a full moon, wait for certain auspicious days—often caused the magic to fade before it could even begin.
That’s why she created a manual unlike any other, focusing not on arcane rules or distant rituals, but on magic that serves real people who want real change. She offers spells meant to invite harmony with the cosmos and nurture benevolence in daily life.
In my experience, magic grounded in kindness and care—asher embraced in this modern guide—fulfills its highest purpose. It’s never about coercion or fear but about inviting peace and positive transformation.
Interestingly, magic doesn’t always require far-flung traditions. Often, it’s tucked quietly in our own homes and local customs. Asmar Alar recalls how in her native Spain, magic has long been wrapped in both reverence and caution. Though it was seen by some as dangerous or forbidden, it quietly thrived in family traditions.
Take the example of St. Pancras, to whom people offer parsley in hopes of good fortune or to ward off storms—a heartfelt gesture passed down through time. Alongside this, a practical household protection spell involves placing a salt cross at the window to stop thunder without stopping the rain, honoring nature’s balance.
I love how these simple acts hold so much meaning. Even lighting a candle, focusing on a wish with a positive phrase such as “yes to peace,” rather than framing it negatively, opens the heart and mind to the possibility of change. This is magic made easy, available to all who seek it.
Beyond daily blessings, the field of magic is vast: spells to lift sorrow, connect with spirit animals, read hands, or touch other worlds coexist, each offering its own path to insight. Yet the heart remains the same—using magic to make life better, kinder, more hopeful.
Understandably, the world still carries many prejudices against magic. Some will turn away, unwilling to see beyond the labels and fears. But to those brave enough to explore, magic is a gentle invitation to consider different ways of knowing and being. Many practitioners believe in its power to harmonize human life with the cosmos, to open doors inside ourselves as much as outside.
Although in Spain the theme of magic has traditionally been seen as something dangerous or forbidden, it has been practiced over the generations
So, dear reader, if you feel drawn to spellwork or ritual, I encourage you to embrace magic as a friend and helper. Let your intentions be kind, your words positive, and your heart open. Magic does not need to be complicated to be profound; sometimes the simplest acts speak the loudest.
As we continue this journey together, I invite you to explore more kinds of magic—whether by candlelight, by the herbs growing in your garden, or the quiet moments when you set your mind to manifest peace and abundance.
Keep your spirit curious and warm, and may you find magic always at your service—just as it was meant to be.
