Ritual is a significant factor in most religions that involve witchcraft. The methods are often quite old and strict. They adhere to specific guidelines laid by the founders of the religion or base their rituals off of ancient texts. Ceremonial Magic is a massive field of research all on its own. Each individual group has specific rituals they adhere to.
Read MoreAstral projection is the act of removing your soul from your body by your own means. This often involves a ritual but a ritual is not always necessary. If it was considered that a soul could be removed from the body without killing the physical vessel, then the supernatural realm would have to become part of the natural. It would not be uncommon for people to disregard the possibility of astral projection and spirits due to the unknown factors at play.
Read MoreYou have been meditating in the woods for some time now...
The quiet is perfect for this...
I hope someday to meet my spiritual companion. I have always wondered what shape it would take...