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Term: Sturgeon’s Law
Sturgeon’s Law: Attributed to the famous science fiction author Theodore Sturgeon. When asked if 90% of science fiction was garbage, his response was that 90% of everything is garbage. source: Modern Magick, by Donald Michael Kraig
The two oaths taken by the GBG members can be seen to be used to describe the importance of understanding the true nature of a magical oath—which is to establish a new relationship with your Higher Self that puts meaning into life.
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