what are the principles of 'ritual magic'?

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Oh, I would add the definition of ritual as a sequence of events with specific intention. These events may take place completely within the mind and indeed the advanced levels of ritual magic do not make any use of outer rituals or appearances (although it is usually preferred when doing group rituals as the physical plane works as an interface between each consciousness).

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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!

This singleness of thought then can be used by the positive adept to work in group ritual visualizations for the raising of positive energy, by negative adepts for the increase in personal power.

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I would also add that group prayer is probably the most common form of group ritual, and really prayer in general is probably the most basic, common form of ritual.