Editing Hermeticism (section)

===Theurgy===
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[[Theurgy]] is a practice focused on [[Invocation|invoking]] the presence of gods or divine powers to purify the soul and facilitate its ascent through the heavenly spheres. Unlike purely magical operations aimed at influencing the physical world, theurgical practices are intended to bring the practitioner into direct contact with the divine. By engaging in theurgy, the Hermetic practitioner seeks to align their soul with higher spiritual realities, ultimately leading to union with The One. This practice often involves the [[assumption of godforms]] or the use of sacred names and symbols to draw down divine energy.{{sfnm|1a1=Fowden|1y=1986|2a1=Ebeling|2y=2007}} In [[Hermetic Qabalah|forms of Hermeticism]] influenced by [[Christian Kabbalah]], this divine magic is reliant upon a [[Hierarchy of angels#Christianity|hierarchy]] of [[angel]]s, [[archangel]]s, and the [[Names of God in Judaism|names of God]].{{sfn|Garstin|2004|p=v}}

"Theurgy" translates to the "science or art of divine works" and is the practical aspect of the Hermetic art of alchemy.{{sfn|Garstin|2004|p=6}} Furthermore, alchemy is seen as the "key" to theurgy,{{sfn|Garstin|2004|p=vi}} the ultimate goal of which is to become united with higher counterparts, leading to the attainment of divine consciousness.{{sfn|Garstin|2004|p=6}}