I understand “magic” as just the process of reconnecting to one’s own Godhood and the divinity in all existence. Far from relying on the external, it is the method of taking back control when we’ve forgotten our own divine nature.

Quiet prayer and meditation are magical practices just as are chants, rituals, etc. There’s no reliance on forces “outside” ourselves, and no one “correct” way to re-engage with our divine self, only what works for you.