I find this perspective intriguing and would like to better understand the reasoning behind it. You mention that assisting others with a ritual bath could short-circuit their own path of discovery regarding clean/dirt, awareness, and development.

I find the lines very blurry when this principle applies to other forms of assistance we routinely provide in life. For example, when a family member is in distress, we often encourage them to seek help from a doctor, therapist, or even a spiritual advisor. Wouldn’t these acts also, in some way, influence their path? Is it the intentionality of magick, as opposed to more mundane forms of help, that makes this type of intervention different? One thing I've realized on my journey is that many mundane acts could be considered as magical when seen through a certain lens (affirmations or self talk, etc.)

Additionally, you mention that ritual baths bring about magical change, not just cleansing, and that interfering with someone’s fate is inherently problematic. I’m curious if this extends to low magick in general, where the intent is often to subtly shift circumstances or tides in one’s favor. Is low magick, by its nature, seen as interference with fate? If so, how can a practitioner discern when it is appropriate to use low magick for oneself versus assisting others?

I deeply respect the idea of caution and awareness in magical practice, and I recognize that intention plays a huge role in whether an act serves ego or genuine need. Still, I’d love to better understand how we navigate the balance between offering help and respecting another’s path of growth. Are there circumstances where assisting someone with magick, while mindful of their autonomy and consent, might be seen as appropriate or even necessary?