A spell is a symbolic act done in an altered state of consciousness, in order to cause a desired change. - Starhawk

even a drop of happiness could color a whole well of misery.

His image is poemagogic: It both symbolizes and sparks the creative process, which is itself a Quest.

The Conqueror, whose core issue is safety splits us into Conqueror and Enemy/Victim, tells us, "Don't trust!" and generates fear, paranoia, distortions of reality, and the need to annihilate enemies. The Conqueror seduces us by making us feel special, sometimes grandiose and self-righteous, sometimes especially weak and victimized.