So, I have no idea what the actual subject of Earth Magic is really about. Is it magical geology to Herbology's magical biology? How does it affect the magical community? How is the class at Hogwarts run? What careers can be heavily tied to this subject? I don't know if it's been brought up before, so sorry if this is a repeat question. I'd just love to get some solid on-site canon so I know what my characters are working with.

  

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I always assumed it was magical geology/geography - and would be to alchemy what herbology is to potions. That is to say an art in itself but deeply complementary to something else.
But take with a pinch of salt because you know...

  

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MJ did things

we did have a discussion about it on the old board

I always assumed it was about gem stones and how to use them to cleanse energy and stuff.

I also had a thread in the past where the characters were learning how to make the ground fertile with gemstones.

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I know in the books, shovels were involved.

I like the idea of it being a magical geology-meets-physical-geography—things like the properties of various rocks and gems, understanding how the earth works to aid in more dramatic spells, theory behind warding large chunks of land, etc. Useful for those going into farming/land use, architecture, protective magics, and those interested in the "big questions" about the earth?

  

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New headcanon: the eruption of Mt Vesuvius was an earth magic experiment gone horribly awry

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