07-08-2014, 02:21 PM
Positive ritual magic has two functions - communion/communication with other entities/spirits/deities for specific tasks or to add group force towards specific intention (such as manifestation) or for invocation of the true self, positive self empowerment and atavism/memory induction.
Most importantly however is the way ritual magic can work in groups. This form of magic is useless for those who are obsessed with "natural" or willed magic or whom want to "do everything" or are insistent on their own power or designs. Group ritual (whether that be with others incarnate or disincarnate beings) is a communal effort of intention.
That being said, there are of course plenty of forms of ritual magic which are done "solitary" although most of these still make communion with spirits and entities, there are only a few forms which are totally self-focused (which rarely venture outside of self-serving purposes) although they can be workable.
The working principle? Ritual drama is a microcosm. It can reflect on the macrocosm in profound ways.
Most importantly however is the way ritual magic can work in groups. This form of magic is useless for those who are obsessed with "natural" or willed magic or whom want to "do everything" or are insistent on their own power or designs. Group ritual (whether that be with others incarnate or disincarnate beings) is a communal effort of intention.
That being said, there are of course plenty of forms of ritual magic which are done "solitary" although most of these still make communion with spirits and entities, there are only a few forms which are totally self-focused (which rarely venture outside of self-serving purposes) although they can be workable.
The working principle? Ritual drama is a microcosm. It can reflect on the macrocosm in profound ways.