| | Llewellyn Encyclopedia: Principles of Ceremonial |
 | | If he is simply "himself," it should be his magical personality of which he is aware: if the theme provides a specific enactment, then to assume for the time being a distinctive role will be far more satisfactory both from his own viewpoint and for the effectiveness of the rite. |
| | If the rite calls for one’s taking on the character of the East Wind, it is better to be Eurus or Wabun or another manifestation of that wind, with whatever local identity is most apt to the working, than to remain faceless. |
| | If there is a lack of mythic material, one’s ritual character should be built up from the imagination, as appositely as possible. |
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