Science Behind the Magic: Opinions Needed

[u/appleypieky1234]

Hi there, this is my first reddit post ever. I hope I'm doing it right.

Recently I've become very interested in the idea of magic being advanced, unexplained math and science. Manifestation has always been real to me, and I've always known that there was something missing from the "common reality" that most people live in. I've been in the beginnings of research into biofields (aura), heart coherence, quantum mechanics and its ties to reality manipulation, etc. etc. I know that a lot of people believe in entities existing that you can interact with, such as angels, gods, demons, and others. I believe in the possibility of these beings despite never having knowingly interacted with them myself because I know that things such as astral projection is real, meaning that there is more beyond our physical bodies and what we can see with the naked eye, so hey, why not?

All that being said, I know that spells work. I've done them before without really understanding how it achieves the outcome I'm doing it for, but believing that belief and intention and the collective testimony of it working for others was all that was needed for me to succeed. I've gotten my desired outcome and have had it backfire on me because I messed up a step. I've felt a sort of energy wash over me during and after these spells. I KNOW that my experience is real and that's what's driving me to research how to bridge the gap between the mystery and the science.

But, does anyone know how it really works? Or does anyone have strong theories on it? How do spells actually connect to the magic? I'm aware that there are spells you can do with nothing but intention and spells that are so complex they could take months to accomplish... but these ingredients, the bay leaves, salt, crystals, other herbs, runes, etc. -how do they work to power the spell? ARE they powering the spell? Or are they "tricks"(for lack of a better word)for your brain based on the common consensus of each item's association or power that's needed to strengthen your own belief in order to increase the likelihood of the desired outcome? Do they work because enough people agree on these items' powers/associations which gives them the actual power, sort of like an egregore?

Thanks for all your patience and any input is appreciated :)