I think an important point to remember is that the Golden Dawn wasn't an magical order but an outer order of a Rosicrucian Society. Most rituals are using visualization with words of power and invocation/evocation of archetypes. Making use of the will and creative imagination to mold the astral light.
Ultimately i believe in ceremonial magic we are using our collective consciousness to create change in reality at will. To resonate with the original thought more and more, using different ritual objects and symbols to create a positive change in consciousness of the magus. Linking the conscious and unconscious mind.
Ultimately i believe in ceremonial magic we are using our collective consciousness to create change in reality at will. To resonate with the original thought more and more, using different ritual objects and symbols to create a positive change in consciousness of the magus. Linking the conscious and unconscious mind.