Magic ritual is a way of focusing intention. This could also be described as focusing affirmations - same thing.

People who actually practice magic find that magic is not a shortcut. They still need to meditate and train their skills.

Magic is not a quick fix, for manifestation or spiritual development.

I think it is better to get in touch with and work with your own higher self than to work with spirits and deities, unless you undertake magical training.

If you do what to do magical training, I recommend the book, 'Initiation Into Hermetics' by Franz Bardon. An excellent training guide. You can find it free on the net....google it.

robert