“Morality is the herd-instinct in the individual.”
—Friedrich Nietzsche
ven though witchcraft with couples and covens offers the potential for increased energy and grander results, it can get clumsy at times. There are just too many possibly contrary factors in-volved when including another person or persons. There is also the concern that the witch‟s partner might not be at ease with the objective of the spell; or maybe, said person might simply have an off day. Energy Raising with a partner might produce a stronger reservoir of magical energy, but a solitary witch can better direct the current. There are some disadvantages to practicing witchcraft as a solitary, but there are equally vast ad-vantages.
One consideration is performing skyclad. Another one is The Great Rite. Looking at other skyclad partners during witchcraft can greatly increase the potential for energy by means of sexual anticipation, i.e., basic, car-nal lust. However, if one of the partners feels insecure with his body‟s appearance, the potential benefits could become diminished.
In addition, when working skyclad with a familiar partner, the excitement can be diminished, as well.
Instead of the wanton, lustful thoughts one might have with an unfamiliar partner, the witch might notice instead the room temperature, previous experiences, or body flaws with one who is familiar. Then again, there‟s always the remembrance of the nasty argument the two partners had in the days prior to the date of spellwork.
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Because of these factors, The Great Rite might lose its great, anticipatory excitement.
An old, locker room adage declares, “Nobody has ever gotten me off better than myself.” Such a scenario is highly probable. Sexual excitement is only 10 percent physical, whereas 90 percent is mental. Unknown to our partners, our deepest, most illicit fantasies come to the fore during coitus. For instance, we might actually bed Miss Piggy, but in our minds, we are with Pamela Anderson. Females might substitute Kermit the Frog for Brad Pitt. During masturbation, however, solitaires can get as down and dirty as desired. There are no inhibitions. Nothing is taboo. However, those same thoughts or actions might become stifled while coupled with a partner. Such diminishment is perfectly natural.
Humans are modest by nature; and we are fearful of the possible reactions of others regarding our own sexuality.
As an example, even the most hedonistic exhibitionist is conscious of his own nudity; he might enjoy it, but he is conscious of it, nonetheless.
A partner‟s hidden agendas could also diminish the productivity of witchcraft. For instance, assume that I want a job with a particular company. My partner and I have decided that witchcraft is the next logical step. In preparation, we acquired the necessary sight triggers and object links. However, during the course of obtain-ing them, my partner saw a sexy, female employee of the company. My partner might be insecure in her appear-ance or her permanence in my life. As a result, while we perform the spellwork together, she might tell herself that the new job will lead to infidelity, which in turn, will be the end of our relationship. She might neutralize un-knowingly (or deliberately) her concentration and burn-ing will durburn-ing the ritual performance. As a result, the spellwork will never come to fruition.
Though the above is just one example, the reader might apply many others. For such reasons, I recom-mend highly that the reader perform spellwork for individual achievement as a solitaire, or with someone with whom there is no emotional attachment. There are,
however, times when being partnered during spellwork is greatly beneficial. Through bookshop bulletin boards, internet groups, or word of mouth, it is a reasonable as-sumption that there are likeminded, practicing witches who will be more than willing to participate in such magical workings.
It is perfectly acceptable for a secondary partner to refrain from the ceremonious ritual of witchcraft (merely sitting on the side, observing) until The Great Rite is performed. The lack of participation, in this case, is not a detriment, but an anticipatory advantage. Since there is no need for multi-staged, highly-choreographed reci-tations and procedures during spellwork, one witch can do all the work, while another witch observes—waits—
and finally participates in the Energy Raising of The Great Rite. It can easily add a touch of mystique and sexual forbidden fruit to witchcraft. As with anything, experimentation can be beneficial; and fun.
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A supplemental note about performing The Great Rite literally: Repeated sexual theatre is encouraged; not just mechanized, one-shot sex, just because it is prescribed. The couple or coven should make it fun, not a chore. Kissing, caressing, undressing—it should all be implemented and enjoyed, if desired. If, after the climax of the sexual act, the couple still feels hot and bothered, it is perfectly acceptable to continue with another bout of sexual intercourse, i.e., Energy Raising. This will help increase the energy of the spellwork petition and further enable the participants to achieve success by re-reciting the agreed-upon statement of intent, i.e., mantra.
Also of import: Do not feel restricted to the confines of the magick circle or altar. One method that is as much fun as it is productive is to purchase body paints or extra lipstick for use in The Great Rite. In essence, the parties involved would dress each other in the same manner as the ritual candles. Writing the sigil, and name of the god or planet on one person, while writing
the words and symbols of the statement of intent on the other, can be just one way to keep the participants focused and fulfilled. In such a working as this, each participant will literally become living, breathing altars.
(That‟s what a witch is, in reality!)