DEFINITION:
A repetitive practice. Such repetition may include words, actions, or the use of certain paraphernalia. Rituals may be to used to honor deities, mark life cycles, or achieve change (magick).
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by Carl Llewellyn Weschcke
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Before offering suggestions on how to convert a group ritual to the needs of a solitary person, let’s discuss the ...
by Carl Llewellyn Weschcke
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by Carl Llewellyn Weschcke
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