I believe it was back in 2014 when I first shared this formula. Since then I continued to come back to it every couple of months. It stood the test of time well - at least for my own magical practice. It also proved highly relevant to my current research on St.Cyprian and how to work with magical saints. Thus I am sharing it again - with some updated perspective and explanations.

Let me start by addressing a concern you might raise: Of course any kind of formula bears the risk of doing precisely that - of turning our practice into something formulaic, rather than living and breathing. No doubt that risk exists. However, magical practice without any kind of supporting structure underneath it equally bears the risk of not leading anywhere but quickly degrading into wishful thinking and daydreaming.

A formula is meant to provide orientation. Nothing more and nothing less. If you are already well-orientated you might not need it. But let's acknowledge on which level this formula is offering orientation: A symphony is written in a long sequence of musical notes; a symphony does not aim to explain the underlying rules of harmony and rhythm or even how to play an instrument. A magical grimoire contains the 'grammar' of specific magical rites; it is not meant to provide overt instruction on how to establish the underlying foundations for any successful magic.

This formula is not looking at the symphony nor at the specific rite you are aiming to perform, it is looking at the necessary foundations for any magic to achieve proper results. Leave one ingredient unregarded or insufficiently calibrated and you'll be able to hammer your bow to the string for many years without affecting any magic on the world around you.