There is a single main definition of the object of all magical Ritual. It is the uniting of the Microcosm with the Macrocosm. The Supreme and Complete Ritual is therefore the Invocation of the Holy Guardian Angel; or, in the language of Mysticism, Union with God.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Crowley defines the purpose of magical ritual as uniting the individual with the divine, achieved through invoking the Holy Guardian Angel or Union with God.
- In plain terms
- Ritual aims to unite the self with the divine.
- What can you take from it?
- Seek unity with a higher principle through ritual.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What does ‘union with God’ feel like?
- How can this idea be adapted for non‑theistic paths?
Another view
The concept assumes belief in a specific metaphysical framework not shared by all.
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