What is another word for sympathetic magic?
Pronunciation: [sˌɪmpəθˈɛtɪk mˈad͡ʒɪk] (IPA) 
Sympathetic magic refers to a magical practice that is based on the principle of imitating or symbolically representing the desired outcome. The word "sympathetic" in this context refers to the belief that similar things have a connection, and actions taken on one can affect others that are alike. In some circles, this type of magic is also known as imitative magic, mimetic magic, or correspondences magic. Other synonyms of sympathetic magic include sympathetic spells, sympathetic actions, or sympathetic rituals. This type of magic is often used in various cultural practices, such as voodoo, hoodoo, witchcraft, and shamanism. Ultimately, the goal of sympathetic magic is to harness the power of symbols, objects, and actions to achieve a desired result.
