Branches of Magic

In normal magical philosophy, magic is classified into three branches:


 * Abjuration - Magic of a protective nature
 * Transmutation / Transfiguration / Alteration - Magic that transforms its target or gives it new abilities
 * Conjuration / Summoning - Magic that creates or relocates its target
 * Divination / Scrying - Magic that gives insight or knowledge
 * Enchantment / Hypnosis - Magic that alters the mind of its target
 * Evocation / Invocation - Magic that creates raw energy out of nothing, usually for offensive purposes
 * Illusion - Magic that fools the senses or creates things that aren't really there
 * Necromancy / Healing - Magic closely related to life and death

Note: Many spell fall into one or more of these categories