Do they create favourable conditions for magical working in general (or in specific circumstances, if applicable). It is a simplification, but for the sake of the discussion, let's divide them into: 1. psychedelics 2. stimulants and 3. depressants (opioids, benzos etc).
I suspect many people will say psychedelics will pierce the veil prematurely - lift the "Providential veil of ignorance". Assuming the adequate dose and substance. I knew a person who started getting regular uncontrolled sleep paralysis after trying ketamine. I highly doubt it is good for magical practice, as the same effect can and should be reached in a controlled manner.
Stimulants - we all know Crowley loved some "white power" sniff. Is it in any way beneficial from the operative or contemplative point of view? Or does the agitation of the brain block descend into the deeper strata and hence generally impairs a magician?
Depressants - no idea myself. Probably even worse than psychedelics, but can't back that intuition with any argument or experience. I suspect that the general weakening of consciousness paired with experience of euphoric state would make one susceptible to lower influences.
OF COURSE, REGARDLESS OF ANYTHING, NO ONE ENCOURAGES OR PROMOTES THE USE OF ILLEGAL SUBSTANCES. THIS IS A PURELY THEORETICAL DISCUSSION.
I suspect many people will say psychedelics will pierce the veil prematurely - lift the "Providential veil of ignorance". Assuming the adequate dose and substance. I knew a person who started getting regular uncontrolled sleep paralysis after trying ketamine. I highly doubt it is good for magical practice, as the same effect can and should be reached in a controlled manner.
Stimulants - we all know Crowley loved some "white power" sniff. Is it in any way beneficial from the operative or contemplative point of view? Or does the agitation of the brain block descend into the deeper strata and hence generally impairs a magician?
Depressants - no idea myself. Probably even worse than psychedelics, but can't back that intuition with any argument or experience. I suspect that the general weakening of consciousness paired with experience of euphoric state would make one susceptible to lower influences.
OF COURSE, REGARDLESS OF ANYTHING, NO ONE ENCOURAGES OR PROMOTES THE USE OF ILLEGAL SUBSTANCES. THIS IS A PURELY THEORETICAL DISCUSSION.