magical power in group work
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Kraig states in "Modern Magick" that generated power increases exponentially in group work, meaning that 2 persons may raise 4 times the power of one, 3 persons may raise 8 times the power of a single magician, 4 persons may raise 16 times the power, and so forth. (This is assuming all other factors, including the skill of the magicians, constant.) How does this jive with others' experiences here? I regularly work together with between 7 and 16 other magicians; the effect is always much greater than myself alone, but is noticeably stronger at times, not always for reasons that I can identify. What would you say are the most important factors affecting the generation of magical power in a group?
And speaking of Kraig and his book; I have a friend who is shy of group work; would you recommend someone's following the study plan in Kraig's book for solitary work? Or not?
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"7) an overiding feeling of Love, Acceptance, and Service between and toward all fellow brother/sister participants within the order, the Life-Power, and all of the sum total of creation, in every thought, word and deed..... (a.k.a Fraternal Harmony) "
Indeed. Especially H.P. Blavatsky underlined how important it is to have a good atmosphere in many levels between initiates. It has always been very important to me, thought I havent worked in groups a lot. Feels still like a disgusting idea to work with someone you don´t trust into and so on. No hidden jealousy or some ego-ridden purposes to finally ruin it all. Since I many times compare rituals into sex. Of course sometimes they are totally the same (sex-magick), but you see my point here.
It´s really important to pic the initiates you are working with really well. I havent worked with any people I would have been disappointed with, but even small things can make my will turn around in idea of working with Frater/Soror X/Y.93