what are the principles of 'ritual magic'?

[Plenum]

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.

thanks Tanner. I think this was the aspect I was overlooking. The group element.

cheers!