one reason why high magick rituals are structured like this is because the symbolism is used to convey the message to the subconscious mind.

 

because the conscious mind is focussed on the ritual in hand the real intention is allowed to slip past into the subconscious.

 

it is in the subconscious mind where all interpretation of real world data takes place and it is our subconscious beliefs which mould all of the incoming sensory data to create our world.

 

the hidden doorway to the subconscious is the secret key to all magick.

 

best wishes

aurum solis