You may be asking yourself, "What is occultism? What is magick?" Here are a few basic definitions.
Occultism
Merriam-Webster: "belief in or study of the action or influence of supernatural or supernormal powers"
Collins English: "belief in and the study and practice of magic, astrology, etc."
Magick
Cambridge: "the use of special powers to make things happen that would usually be impossible"
Spiritual Nature Magazine: "a set of techniques and approaches which can be used to extend the limits of achievable reality"
In essence, the occult and magick are extensions of spirituality, of religious practice. What cannot simply be accomplished through belief, prayer, meditation, or reading alone, you did with the help of mystical ritual, supernatural enhancement.
Examples of Occultism:
— Witchcraft
— Alchemy
— Astrology
— Performing an Exorcism
— Shamanism
Examples of Magick:
— Necromancy
— Cursing Objects or People
— Fortunetelling
— Vampirism
— Astral Projection
Until very recently, the occult and magick had a global notorious reputation for inviting in wickedness, sinfulness, immorality, even the Devil himself and demonic forces. In the 21st century, though, attitudes have slowly transformed and, once again, they are gaining the true understanding that they are in the world.
So, let's see how your nation relates to the occult and magick, if at all! I would love to see your results.
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[b]Your Nation:[/b]
[b]Current Leader:[/b]
[b]Type of Leadership:[/b] (Monarch, Dictator, President, Prime Minister, etc.)
[b]Government Type:[/b]
[b]Economic System:[/b]
[b]Unit System:[/b] (Imperial, Metric, Other)
[b]Date Founded:[/b]
[b]State Religion:[/b] (if applicable)
[b]National Ideology/Ideologies:[/b] (if applicable)
[b][u](General - Fill-in-the-Box)[/u][/b]
[b]Your Nation is Officially:[/b]
(Mark 1 box with an [u]X[/u].)
[] Theocratic and/or Clerical
[] Secular and/or Neutral
[] Atheist and/or Antireligionist
[b]Your Nation's Government is:[/b]
(Mark All That Apply with an [u]X[/u].)
[] Anarchist
[] Democratic (Direct Democracy)
[] Republican (Representative Democracy)
[] Authoritarian
– () Absolute Monarchist
– () Limited Monarchist
– () Dictatorial
[] Totalitarian (Extreme Authoritarianism)
[b]Your Nation's Economy is:[/b]
(Mark All That Apply with an [u]X[/u].)
[] Market
– () Pure Capitalist
– () Mixed Capitalist
– () State Capitalist
[] Command
– () Marxist-Leninist
– () Market Socialist
– () Democratic Socialist
[] Traditional
[] Other (Mercantilism, Feudalism, Etc.)
[b]Your Nation's People Lean Overall:[/b]
(Mark 1 box with an [u]X[/u].)
[] Far-Left
[] Left-Wing
[] Center-Left
[] Moderate/Centrist
[] Center-Right
[] Right-Wing
[] Far-Right
[b][u](General - Open Response)[/u][/b]
[b]1) How does your government define "occultism" and "magick"?[/b]
[b]2) How does your country's people and culture define "occultism" and "magick"?[/b]
[b]3) On a scale of 1-10, how [i]open[/i] or [i]closed[/i] is your government toward the topics of "occultism" and "magick"?[/b] [1 = Totally Open, 10 = Totally Closed]
[b]4) On a scale of 1-10, how [i]open[/i] or [i]closed[/i] is your country's people and culture toward the topics of "occultism" and "magick"?[/b] [1 = Totally Open, 10 = Totally Closed]
[b][u](Legality - Filll-in-the-Box)[/u][/b]
[b]Your Nation's Constitution and/or Legal System [u]Allow[/u] These Occultic Practices:[/b]
(Mark All That Apply with an [u]X[/u].)
[] Witchcraft/Wizardry
[] Alchemy
[] Astrology
[] Exorcism/Cleansing
[] Shamanism
[] Numerology
[] Sacred Geometry
[] (Other)
[]
[]
[b]Your Nation's Constitution and/or Legal System [u]Does/Do Not Allow[/u] These Occultic Practices:[/b]
(Mark All That Apply with an [u]X[/u].)
[] Witchcraft/Wizardry
[] Alchemy
[] Astrology
[] Exorcism/Cleansing
[] Shamanism
[] Numerology
[] Sacred Geometry
[] (Other)
[]
[]
[b]Your Nation's Constitution and/or Legal System [u]Allow[/u] These Forms of Magick:[/b]
(Mark All That Apply with an [u]X[/u].)
[] Necromancy
[] Cursing
[] Blessing
[] Soothsaying/Fortunetelling
[] Vampirism
[] Astral Projection
[] Summoning/Evocation
[] (Other)
[]
[]
[b]Your Nation's Constitution and/or Legal System [u]Does/Do Not Allow[/u] These Forms of Magick:[/b]
(Mark All That Apply with an [u]X[/u].)
[] Necromancy
[] Cursing
[] Blessing
[] Soothsaying/Fortunetelling
[] Vampirism
[] Astral Projection
[] Summoning/Evocation
[] (Other)
[]
[]
[b][u](Legality - Open Response)[/u][/b]
[b]1) When did your government officially legalize/outlaw the types of occultic practices marked above?[/b]
[b]2) When did your government officially legalize/outlaw the forms of magick marked above?[/b]
[b]3) Has there been or is there currently a movement in your country to criminalize/decriminalize occultic practices?[/b]
[b]4) Has there been or is there currently a movement in your country to criminalize/decriminalize forms of magick?[/b]
[b]5) To what extent in your country are occultic practices permitted/restricted?[/b]
[b]6) To what extent in your country are forms of magick permitted/restricted?[/b]
[b][u](Legality II - Open Response)[/u][/b]
[b]1) If occultic practices are [u]illegal[/u] in your country to practice, what are the possible charges and/or punishments that may be given to those who are caught practicing them?[/b]
[b]2) If forms of magick are [u]illegal[/u] in your country to attempt, what are the possible charges and/or punishments that may be given to those who are caught attempting them?[/b]
[b][u](Legality III - Open Response)[/u][/b]
[b]1) Under your country's legal system, is [u]studying occultism[/u] the same as [u]performing occultism[/u], or is there a difference?[/b]
[b]2) Under your country's legal system, is [u]studying magick[/u] the same as [u]practicing magick[/u], or is there a difference?[/b]
[b][u](History & Current Trends - Open Response)[/u][/b]
[b]1) Have your country's people had a history with occultism and magick?[/b]
[b]2) Is occultism and magick gaining interest, losing interest, or at about the same level of interest as it was 20 years ago?
[b]3) What kind of person in your nation tends to be interested in or active in studying or practicing occultism and magick the most on average?[/b] (By Age, Class, Sex, Race, Industry, Etc.)
[b]4) What kind of person in your nation tends to be interested in or active in studying or practicing occultism and magick the least on average?[/b] (By Age, Class, Sex, Race, Industry, Etc.)
[b]5) Does your younger population (12-39) overall view occultism and magick positively, neutrally, or negatively?[/b]
[b]6) Does your older population (40+) overall view occultism and magick positively, neutrally, or negatively?[/b]
[b]7) Is occultism and magick connected to one or more religions (real or fictional) in your society?[/b]
[b]8) Are there any extremist groups, political, religious, or otherwise, that are known to be associated with occultism and magick? What can be said about them?[/b]
[b][u](Cultural Insight - Open Response)[/u][/b]
(Answer Only If Applicable.)
[b]Why do your people study and/or practice occultism and magick?[/b]
[b][u](Cultural Insight II - Open Response)[/u][/b]
(Answer Only If Applicable.)
[b]How does occultism and magick influence and interrelate with the religious beliefs and activities of the communities in your country?[/b]
[b][u](Cultural Insight III - Open Response)[/u][/b]
(Answer Only If Applicable.)
[b]Are there any famous or notable events, groups, secret sects, cults, or industries that are known for involvement with the subjects of occultism and magick?[/b]
[b][u](Social Tolerance - Short Answer & Open Response)[/u][/b]
[b]1) Is occultism and magick tolerated in your country's education system?[/b]
[b]—(To what extent?)[/b]
[b]2) Is occultism and magick tolerated in your country's healthcare system?[/b]
[b]—(To what extent?)[/b]
[b]3) Is occultism and magick tolerated in your country's military?[/b]
[b]—(To what extent?)[/b]
[b]4) Is occultism and magick tolerated in your country's government?[/b]
[b]—(To what extent?)[/b]
[b]5) Is occultism and magick tolerated in your country's jails and prisons?[/b]
[b]—(To what extent?)[/b]
[b]6) Is occultism and magick tolerated in your country's workplace?[/b]
[b]—(To what extent?)[/b]
[b][u](Misc. - Open Response)[/u][/b]
[b]1) What does your country's top leader think of occultism and magick?[/b]
[b]2) What does your country's scientific community think of occultism and magick?[/b]
[b]3) What does your country's military leadership think of occultism and magick?[/b]
[b]4) How superstitious are your country's people?
[b]5) Do your country's people believe in bad luck, omens, or mythical creatures?[/b]
[b]6) Are there any funny national incidents that have happened in your country which involved occultism and magick?[/b]
[b][u]▪️(OPTIONAL BONUS QUESTION)▪️[/u][/b]
(Be As Short or Descriptive As You Wish!)
[b]How does your nation view [nation]Evergar[/nation]?[/b]