Every word By Adeline Atlas (SOS: School Of Soul)
Jan 26, 2026
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Opening and Closing Statements
The structure of a trial mirrors the casting of a spell. Opening and closing statements are carefully crafted to persuade and invoke a specific reality, much like an incantation draws forth its intended result. Historically, rituals opened circles to summon energies, cast intentions, and then closed them—just as a trial follows its ritualistic format.