Editing Bornless Ritual (section)

==Practical application==
In ancient times, the Bornless Ritual was primarily used for [[exorcism]] and healing. Its invocation of the "Bornless One" was believed to summon a transcendent power capable of banishing negative influences and purifying the practitioner and their surroundings. This use of the ritual reflects its roots in the Graeco-Egyptian magical traditions, where it served as a means of invoking divine assistance for health and protection. The ritual's [[exorcism|exorcistic]] qualities was thought to make it effective for warding off [[Demon|malevolent entities]] and ensuring the safety of the practitioner.{{sfnp|Betz|1996}}

In modern [[ceremonial magic]], the Bornless Ritual serves multiple purposes, extending its ancient applications to more complex magical workings. It is often used to invoke divine guidance and protection, enhancing the practitioner's spiritual resilience and clarity. Practitioners often report heightened states of consciousness and profound spiritual experiences as a result of performing the Bornless Ritual. It is considered an advanced practice within the magical community, often performed after preparatory rituals such as the [[lesser ritual of the pentagram]].{{sfnmp|DuQuette|2003|Hanegraaff|2013}}

In the Golden Dawn, it was used as an invocation of the knowledge and conversation of the [[Guardian angel#Thelema|Holy Guardian Angel]]. Crowley included his version of the ritual in his book "[[Libri of Aleister Crowley|Liber Samekh]]". It is a core method and milestone in Thelema, and is often considered the proper preliminary [[invocation]] to the ''[[Ars Goetia]]''{{sfnp|Crowley|1904}} since it was introduced as such by Crowley.{{sfnp|Sumner|2004}}