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tar sapphire let the adept be armed with his magick rood [and provided with his mystic rose. in the centre, let him give the l.v.x. signs; or if he know them, if he will and dare do them, and can keep silent about them, the signs of n.o.x. being the signs of puer, vir, puella, mulier. omit the sign i.r. then let him advance to the east, and make the holy hexagram, saying: pater et mater unis deus ararita. let him go round to the south, make the holy hexagram, and say: mater et filius unus deus ararita. let him go round to the west, make the holy hexagram, and say: filius et filia unus deus ararita. let him go round to the north, make the holy hexagram, and then say: filia et pater unus deus ararita. let him then return to the centre, and so to the centre of all [making the rosy cross as he

nd to the south, make the holy hexagram, and say: mater et filius unus deus ararita. let him go round to the west, make the holy hexagram, and say: filius et filia unus deus ararita. let him go round to the north, make the holy hexagram, and then say: filia et pater unus deus ararita. let him then return to the centre, and so to the centre of all [making the rosy cross as he may know how] saying: ararita ararita ararita. in this the signs shall be those of set triumphant and of baphomet. also shall set appear in the circle. let him drink of the sacrament and let him communicate the same] book of lies get any book for free on: www.abika.com 79 then let him say: omnia in duos: duo in unum: unus in nihil: hae nec quatuor nec omnia nec duo nec unus nec nihil sunt. gloria patri et matri et fili

f the sacrament and let him communicate the same] book of lies get any book for free on: www.abika.com 79 then let him say: omnia in duos: duo in unum: unus in nihil: hae nec quatuor nec omnia nec duo nec unus nec nihil sunt. gloria patri et matri et filio et [82] filiae et spiritui sancto externo et spiritui sancto interno ut erat est erit in saecula saeculorum sex in uno per nomen septem in uno ararita. let him then repeat the signs of l.v.x. but not the signs of n.o.x; for it is not he that shall arise in the sign of isis rejoicing. commentary( lambda-sigma) the star sapphire corresponds with the star-ruby of chapter 25; 36 being the square of 6, as 25 is of. this chapter gives the real and perfect ritual of the hexagram. it would be improper to comment further upon an official ritual o


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so fully worked out in details as to justify a treatise upon its exoteric theory and practice; but one may say that it is, to the formula of osiris, what the turbine is to the reciprocating engine. iii there are many other sacred words which enshrine formulae of great efficacity in particular operations. for example, v.i.t.r.i.o.l. gives a certain regimen of the planets useful in alchemical work. ararita is a formula of the macrocosm potent in certain very lofty operations of the magick of the inmost light (see liber 813) the formula of thelema may be summarized thus: theta "babalon and the beast conjoined- epsilon unto nuith (ccxx, i, 51- lambda the work accomplished in justice- eta the holy graal- mu the water therein- alpha the babe in the egg (harpocrates on the lotus) that of "agape"

e 226 only standard comprehensive book of reference ever published. it is to the language of occultism what webster or murray is to the english language. the reprint with additions will shortly be published "liber dcccxi. energised enthusiasm" specially adapted to the task of attainment of control of the body of light, development of intuition and hathayoga. equinox ix, p. 17 "liber dcccxiii. vel ararita" an account of the hexagram and the method of reducing it to the unity, and beyond. unpublished "liber dcccxxxi. liber iod, formerly called vesta" an instruction giving three methods of reducing the manifold consciousness to the unity. adapted to facilitate the task of the attainment of raja-yoga and of the knowledge and conversation of the holy guardian angel. equinox vii, p. 101 "liber d

ar sapphire. let the adept be armed with his magick rood [and provided with his mystic rose. in the centre, let him give the l.v.x. signs; or if he know them, if he will and dare do them, and can keep silent about them, the signs of n.o.x. being the signs of puer, vir, puella, mulier. omit the sign. i.r. then let him advance to the east and make the holy hexagram, saying "pater et mater unus deus ararita" let him go round to the south, make the holy hexagram and say "mater et filius unus deus ararita" let him go round to the north, make the holy hexagram and then say "filia et pater unus deus ararita" let him then return to the centre, and so to the centre of all (making the "rosy cross" as he may know how) saying "ararita ararita ararita (in this the signs shall be those of set triumphant

phomet. also shall set appear in the circle. let him drink of the sacrament and let him communicate the same) then let him say "omnia in duos: duo in unum: unus in nihil: haec nec quatuor nec omnia nec duo nec unus nec nihil sunt. gloria patri et matri et filio et filiae et spiritui sancto externo et spiritui sancto interno ut erat est erit in saecula saeculorum sex in uno per nomen septem in uno ararita" let him then repeat the signs of l.v.x. but not the signs of n.o.x: for it is not he that shall arise in the sign of isis rejoicing. 328 liber xliv the mass of the phoenix "the magician, his breast bare, stands before an altar on which are his burin, bell, thurible, and two of the cakes of light. in the sign of the enterer he reaches west across the altar, and cries" hail ra, that goest i

ove the head, which is thrown back, and say "the sign of apophis and typhon (see illustration (vi. cross the arms on the breast, and bow the head and say "the sign of osiris risen (see illustration. 382 (vii. extend the arms again as in (iii) and cross them again as in (vi) saying "l.v.x, lux, the light of the cross (viii. with the magical weapon trace the\ 1 hexagram of fire in the east, saying "ararita (hb:aleph-resh-aleph-resh-yod-taw-aleph- this word consists of the initials of a# sentence which means "one is his beginning\ one is his individuality: his permutation is\ 2 one* this hexagram consists of two equilateral triangles, both apices pointed upwards. begin at the top of the upper triangle and trace it in a dextro-rotary direction. the top of the lower triangle and trace it in dex

s permutation is\ 2 one* this hexagram consists of two equilateral triangles, both apices pointed upwards. begin at the top of the upper triangle and trace it in a dextro-rotary direction. the top of the lower triangle and trace it in dextro-rotary direction. the top of the lower should coincide with the central point of the upper triangle (ix. trace the hexagram of earth in the 2\ south, saying "ararita. this hexagram *1 has the apex of the lower triangle pointing- downwards, and it should be capable of/ inscription in a circle\ 1 (x. trace the hexagram of air in the 2/ west, saying "ararita. this hexagram/ is like that of earth; but the bases of the/ triangles coincide, forming a diamond# 383 (xi. trace the hexagram of water in the/ north, saying "ararita# this hexagram has the lower tri

ury/ your hexagram\ for the zodiac use the- hexagram of the planet which *2-*1 rules the sign you require("777, col. xxxviii) but draw\ the astrological sigil of the- sign, instead of that of the 1\ moon *1 planet *2 2# for caput and cauda draconis use the lunar hexagram, with the sigil of caput draconis or cauda draconis. to banish, reverse the hexagram. in all cases use a conjuration first with ararita, and next with the name of the god corresponding to the planet or sign you are dealing with. the hexagrams pertaining to the planets are as in plate on preceding page. 2. these rituals should be practised until the figures drawn appear in flame, in flame so near to physical flame that it would perhaps be visible to the eyes of a bystander, were one present. it is alleged that some persons

"concerning the holy guardian angel- do thou in no wise confuse this invocation with that. 49 "the benediction- and so may the love that passeth all understanding keep your hearts and minds through gr:iota-alpha-omega gr:alpha-delta- omicron-nu-alpha-iota gr:sigma-alpha-beta-alpha-omega and through babalon of the city of the pyramids, and through astarte, the starry one greengirdled, in the name ararita. amen. 404 liber rv vel spiritus sub figura ccvi<equinox i, 7 as well as here. there are signs that this version has been edited, notably changes were made in punctuation and capitalization. the editing appears to be defective, with some material omitted inadvertently. there is one original footnote, and the others are m


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ree on: www.abika.com 336 heart of the master, the- a sublime masterpiece, describing a vision given upon the holy hill of sidi bou said. thelemic books knox om pax- four invaluable treatises and a preface on mysticism and magick. liber aleph- the book of wisdom or folly. this book contains some of the deepest secrets of initiation, with a clear solution of many cosmic and ethical problems. liber ararita- this book describes in magical language a very secret process 56 of initiation. liber cordis cincti serpente- the book of the heart girt with the serpent: an account of the aspirant with his holy guardian angel. liber 418- the vision and- first published in equinox i, 5. the voice a new publication was issued subsequently with the full text, an introduction, and extensive commentary by th


ALEISTER CROWLEY SEPHER SEPHIROTH

r, and the blood: aleph being air (spiritus, daleth standing for md blood, and mem being both water and the initial of mym, water. cf. 203& 447*)rb md) mercy; womb; vulture *mxr to steam; darkness *k#x 809 shut up; body *pwg children *p+ 810 cain *nyq the living god of the worlds, or of the ages *mymlw(h yxl) midday (the south *mwrd 812 son of the right hand *nymynb 813 signs, marks, tokens twtw) ararita: a name of god which is a notariqon of the sentence dx) wzhrwmt wdwxy#)r wtwdx#)r dx, gone is his beginning: one is his individuality: his permutation one h (referred to the points of the hexagram, with the alephs forming the upright triangle, yod in the centre and tau lowermost )tyr)r) and the myhl) said: let there be light, and there was light (gn. 1:3) rw) yhy myhl) rm)yw rw) yhyw prose


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rtue of mind that he endures it, and passes on, if so be that he pass on. yet there is nothing higher than this, for it is perfectly balanced in itself. i cannot read a word of the holy table, for the letters of the table are all wrong. they are only the shadows of shadows. and whoso beholdeth this table with this rapture, is light. the true word for light hath seven letters. they are the same as ararita, transmuted. 34 there is a voice in this aethyr, but it cannot be spoken. the only way one can represent it is as a ceaseless thundering of the word amen. it is not a repetition of amen, because there is no time. it is one amen continuous. shall mine eye fade before thy glory? i am the eye. that is why the eye is seventy. you can never understand why, except in this vision. and now the tab

saada "december" 5, 1909. 10.10-11.35 p.m. in nomine babalon amen. restriction unto choronzon. the tenth aethyr is called zax. this aethyr being accurs d, and the seer forewarned, he taketh these precautions for the scribe. first let the scribe be seated in the centre of the circle in the desert sand, and let the circle be fortified by the holy names of god- tetragrammaton and shaddai el chai and ararita. and let the demon be invoked within a triangle, wherein is inscribed the name of choronzon, and about it let him write anaphaxeton- anaphaneton- primeumaton, and in the angles mi-ca-el: and at each angle the seer shall slay a pigeon, and having done this, let him retire to a secret place, where is neither sight nor hearing, and sit within his black robe, secretly invoking the aethyr. and


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mp that pantacle which i had made of him, renouncing the images, destroying the images, that himself might arise in me. and the chamber was filled with that wondrous glow of ultra- violet light self-luminous, without a source, that hath no counterpart in nature unless it be in that dawn of the north. and there were reveled unto me certain words of power. and i invoked my lord and recited the book ararita at the altar this holy inspired book (delivered unto me in the winter of last year) was now at last understanded of me; for it is, though i knew it not, a complete scheme of this operation. for this cause i will add this book ararita at the end of the manuscript.[this has not been permitted. the book ararita will be issued by the a. a. in due course. ed. i also demanded of mine angel the


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above the head, which is thrown back, and say "the sign of apophis and typhon("see" illustration (vi) cross the arms on the breast, and bow the head and say "the sign of osiris risen("see" illustration (vii) extend the arms again as in (iii) and cross them again as in (vi) saying "l.v.x, lux, the light of the cross (viii) with the magical weapon trace the\ 1 hexagram of fire in the east, saying "ararita (aleph-resh-aleph-resh-yod-taw-aleph- this word consists of the initials of a# sentence which means "one is his beginning\ one is his individuality: his permutation is\ 2 one* this hexagram consists of two equilateral triangles, both apices pointed upwards. begin at the top of the upper 23 triangle and trace it in a dextro-rotary direction. the top of the lower triangle should coincide wit

h means "one is his beginning\ one is his individuality: his permutation is\ 2 one* this hexagram consists of two equilateral triangles, both apices pointed upwards. begin at the top of the upper 23 triangle and trace it in a dextro-rotary direction. the top of the lower triangle should coincide with the central point of the upper triangle (ix) trace the hexagram of earth in the 2\ south, saying "ararita" this hexagram *1 has the apex of the lower triangle pointing- downwards, and it should be capable of/ inscription in a circle\ 1 (x) trace the hexagram of air in the 2/ west, saying "ararita" this hexagram/ is like that of earth; but the bases of the/ triangles coincide, forming a diamond (xi) trace the hexagram of water in the/ north, saying "ararita# this hexagram has the lower triangle

the hexagram of the- planet which/ venus\ rules the 25) sign# you require("777- col. cxxxviii; but 1# 2/ draw the astrological sigil of the sign, 1\ 2# instead of that of the- planet# mercury *2-*1- 1\ moon *1 *2 2# 25 for caput and cauda draconis use the lunar hexagram, with the sigil of caput draconis or cauda draconis. to banish, reverse the hexagram. in all cases use a conjuration first with ararita, and next with the name of the god corresponding to the planet or sign you are dealing with. the hexagrams pertaining to the planets are as in plate on preceding page. 2. these rituals should be practised until the figures drawn appear in flame, in flame so near to physical flame that it would perhaps be visible to the eyes of a bystander, were one present. it is alleged that some persons


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has but one thousand petals, its true number is one thousand and one as depicted in the diagram called the yogi. 10001= 91 xx 11 (hb:nun-final hb:mem hb:aleph x hb:yod hb:nun hb:dalet hb:aleph; 91= hb:heh hb:vau hb:heh hb:yod+ hb:yod hb:nun hb:dalet hb:aleph 11= abrahadabra= 418 (38 x 11= achad osher, or one and ten= the eleven averse sephiroth= adonai. also 91= 13 x 7 hb:dalet hb:chet hb:aleph x ararita, etc, etc. 11 is the number of the great work, the uniting of the five and the six, and 91= mystic number (1+2+3+ 13) of 13= achad= 1. 93 "ibid, chap. v, 50. exactly as described in the padmasana asana described on page 83. he is bald. the six chakras are depicted as abstract devices at the positions described in the above text. muladhara is placed at the intersection of the crossed ankles


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giggle "i am gleeful by reason of hate" there was a pause. 131 "and i am gleeful because i am reason "all reason ends in two. i have cut the master in two "can she pass through" wondered edgar "is it a fault to be identified so well with that which she beholds "there are devils" she cried "black, naked screaming devils. they touch, and at a touch each oozes back to his slime. this slime is chaos "ararita" he breathed the word upon her brow "don't touch me! don't touch me" she screamed "i am holy! i am god! i am i" her face was black and distorted with sudden passion "it's quite different to my own experience in many ways" thought the watcher "yet- is it not the essence of all ordeal, all initiation, that it should be unexpected? otherwise, the candidate would have passed through the gate b


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ght, carved in pure beauty. liber vii. the book of lapis lazuli. gives in magical language an account of the initiation of a master of the temple. this is the only parallel, for beauty of ecstasy, to liber lxv. liber xxvii. vel trigrammaton. it describes the course of creation under the figure of the interplay of three principles. this book corresponds to the stanzas of dzyan. liber dcccxiii. vel ararita. this book describes in magical language a very secret process of initiation. liber ii. the message of the master therion. it explains the essence of the new law in a very simple manner. liber dcccxxxvii: the law of liberty. this is a further explanation of the book of the law in reference to certain ethical problems. liber dcxxiii: de thaumaturgia. a statement of certain ethical considera

mmcmxi. a note on genesis. a model of qabalistic ratiocination. this course is especially adapted to the task of this grade, the attainment of gnana yoga. course vi the philosophus will be examined in the following books: liber ccxx. liber l vel legis sub figur ccxx as delivered by xciii unto dclxvi. this book is the foundation of the new on, and thus of the whole of our work. liber dcccxiii. vel ararita sub figur dlxx. this book is an account of the hexagram and the method of reducing it to the unity, and beyond. the equinox 36 liber lv. the chymical jousting of brother perardua. an account of the magical and mystic path in the language of alchemy. liber lix. across the gulf. a fantastic account of a previous incarnation. its principal interest is that its story of the overthrowing of isi

le evil. 13. they shall change in their destruction, even as two dark stars that crash together in the abyss, and blaze up in an infinite burning. 14. all this while did adonai pierce my being with his sword that hath four blades; the blade of the thunderbolt, the blade of the pylon, the blade of the serpent, the blade of the phallus. the equinox 92 15. also he taught me the holy unutterable word ararita, so that i melted the sixfold gold into a single invisible point, whereof naught may be spoken. 16. for the magistry of this opus is a secret magistry and the sign of the master thereof is a certain ring of lapis-lazuli with the name of my master, who am i, and the eye in the midst thereof. 17. also he spake and said: this is a secret sign, and thou shalt not disclose it unto the profane

symbols have men striven to express it: but always in vain. yet those that were ready to apprehend the nature of this light have understood by sympathy: and so shall it be with you who read this little book, loving it. however, be it known unto you that the best of all instruction on this matter, and the word best suited to the on of horus, is written in the the book of the law. yet also the book ararita is right worthy in the work of light, as trigrammaton in that of will, cordis cincti serpente in the way of love, and liberi in that of life. all these books also concern all these four gifts, for in the end you will see that every one is inseparable from every other. i wish to write to you with regard to the number 93, the number of qelhma. for it is not only the number of its interpretat


DICTIONARY GLOSSARY OF OCCULT TERMINOLOGY

lane (q.v. aquarius "the water-bearer" in astrology (q.v, the eleventh sign of the zodiac (q.v) having the qualities of fixed (q.v) and air (q.v) and is ruled by the planet uranus (q.v. on the rainbow wand (q.v) and on the lotus wand aries is represented by the color red. keywords include: unconventionally, rebelliously, humanitarianly, impersonally, with originality, with detachment, creatively. ararita: a hebrew, notarikon (q.v) for "eh-chahd rash, eh-chu-doh-toh rash, ye-chudoh- toh teh-mur-ah-toh eh-chahd" used in the lesser banishing ritual of the hexagram [lbrh (q.v, stating that the ultimate divinity is unitary (one) in nature. literally, it translates into english "one is god's beginning, one principle is god's individuality, god's permutation is one" arcana, major: major or greate


ENCYCLOPEDIA OF OCCULTISM AND PARAPSYCHOLOGY VOL 1

99. reprint, new york: hero press, 1971. arael one of the spirits that the ancient rabbis of the talmud made princes and governors over the people of the birds. encyclopedia of occultism& parapsychology. 5th ed. arael 83 arariel according to the ancient rabbis of the talmud, arariel is an angel who takes charge of the waters of the earth. fishermen invoked him so that they might catch large fish. ararita according to occultist eliphas levi, ararita is the verbum inenarrabile of the sages of the alexandrian school, which hebrew kabalists wrote javeh and interpreted by the sound ararita, thus expressing the triplicity of the secondary kabalistic principle, the dualism of the means and the equal unity of the first and final principle, as well as the alliance between the triad and the triad an


GOLDEN DAWN LESSER BANISHING RITUAL OF THE HEXAGRAM

secrate any magical weapons both the supreme ritual of the pentagram and hexagram should be learned. however, with this ritual and the lbrp, rituals such as israel regardie's middle pillar exercise can be performed -frater p.a.l. face east. perform the qabalistic cross as in the lbrp. perform the analysis of the keyword. trace the banishing hexagram of fire, in gold, before you in the air vibrate ararita and end in the sign of silence. turn to the south. trace the banishing hexagram of earth. vibrate ararita turn to the west. trace the banishing hexagram of air. vibrate ararita. turn to the north. trace the banishing hexagram of water. vibrate ararita. turn to the east. perform the analysis of the keyword. perform the rdthe sanctuary of maat order of the golden dawn- content http//www.ritu


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gical operations in which the hexagram must be employed. the hexagram is a potent magical symbol that represents the operation of the seven planets under the presidency of the sephiroth and the letters of the seven lettered notarikon or name: atyrara. as the pentagram is the signet star of the microcosm, the hexagram is the signet star of the macrocosm (see full page diagram of complete hexagram) ararita atyrara atyrara is a notarikon that forms the divine name of seven letters with the hebrew initials of the sentence: dja wtrwmt wtwdwjyy car wtwdja car dja "one beginning of his unity, one beginning of his individuality, his permutation is one" observe the diagram on the following page and you will notice, that like the pentagram, each re-entering angle of the hexagram issueth a ray. these


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ropriate colors behind the lamen. the talisman of k should be wrapped in a black cloth and tied thrice with a cord. the temple furniture arranged as in the grade of neophyte. step 1 perform the banishing ritual of the pentagram and hexagram. step 2 open the temple by the ceremony of the watchtowers. step 3 after the adoration, perform the invoking hexagram ritual of the supernals, using ehieh and ararita. employ the vibratory formula of the middle pillar, and invoke kether, but do not proceed until the sensation of the divine force is present in every vein and nerve. then, contemplate the higher and divine genius, and utter the following prayer "unto thee, sole wise, sole eternal and sole merciful one, be the praise and glory forever, who hath permitted me, who now standeth humbly before t


GRERALD SCHUELER AN ADVANCED GUIDE TO ENOCHIAN MAGICK

n magical operations in the form of a magick square as shown below. the gematric value of this square is 96 where 96= 48 x 2. each letter of the word lahalasa is used twice in the square. 46 the effects of multiple letters in a square and all these things deceived me not, for 1 expanded them by my subtlety finto the twelve rays of the crown. and these twelve rays were one. aleister crowley, liber ararita some of the watchtower squares have multiple letters. two squares (one in water and one in earth) have four letters each, and two squares (one in water and one in earth, have three letters each. fifty-five squares have two letters each. multiple letters express the variety of forces acting in these regions. many of these squares can be seen in several different ways. for example, the eleme


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er above the head, which is thrown back, and say "the sign of apophis and typhon (see illustration (vi. cross the arms on the breast, and bow the head and say "the sign of osiris risen (see illustration (vii. extend the arms again as in (iii) and cross them again as in (vi) saying "l.v.x, lux, the light of the cross (viii. with the magical weapon trace the\ 1 hexagram of fire in the east, saying "ararita (atyrara- this word consists of the initials of a# sentence which means "one is his beginning\ one is his individuality: his permutation is\ 2 one* this hexagram consists of two equilateral triangles, both apices pointed upwards. begin at the top of the upper triangle and trace it in dextro- rotary direction. the top of the lower triangle and trace it in dextro- rotary direction. the top o

s permutation is\ 2 one* this hexagram consists of two equilateral triangles, both apices pointed upwards. begin at the top of the upper triangle and trace it in dextro- rotary direction. the top of the lower triangle and trace it in dextro- rotary direction. the top of the lower should coincide with the central point of the upper triangle (ix. trace the hexagram of earth in the 2\ south, saying "ararita. this hexagram *1 has the apex of the lower triangle pointing- downwards, and it should be capable of/ inscription in a circle\ 1 (x. trace the hexagram of air in the 2/ west, saying "ararita. this hexagram/ is like that of earth; but the bases of the/ triangles coincide, forming a diamond -383 (xi. trace the hexagram of water in the/ north, saying "ararita# this hexagram has the lower tri

centre of/ your hexagram\ for the zodiac use the- hexagram of the planet which *2-*1 rules the sign you require (777, col. xxxviii) but draw\ the astrological sigil of the- sign, instead of that of the 1 *1 planet *2 2# for caput and cauda draconis use the lunar hexagram, with the sigil of cauda draconis or caput draconis. to banish, reverse the hexagram. in all cases use a conjuration first with ararita, and next with the name of the god corresponding to the planet or sign you are dealing with. the hexagrams pertaining to the planets are as in plate on preceding page. 2. these rituals should be practised until the figures drawn appear in flame, in flame so near to physical flame that it would perhaps be visible to the eyes of a bystander, were one present. it is alleged that some persons


LIBER 777

star ruby, turquoise lingam, the inner robe of glory[[the word] viaov 3 star sapphire, pearl yoni, the outer robe of concealment[[the cup, the shining star] babalon. vitriol 4 amethyst, sapphire[[lapis lazuli] the wand, sceptre, or crook ihvh 5 ruby the sword, spear, scourge, or chain agla. alhim 6 topaz, yellow diamond the lamen or rosy cross abrahadabra. iao: inri 7 emerald the lamp and girdle ararita 8 opal, especially fire opal the names and versicles and apron. 9 quartz the perfumes and sandals[[the altar] alim 1010 rock crystal the magical circle and triangle vitriol 11 topaz the dagger or fan. 12 opal, agate the wand or caduceus. 13 moonstone, pearl, crystal bow and arrow alim 14 emerald, turquoise the girdle agaph 15 ruby the horns, energy, the burin. 16 topaz the labour of prepar


LIBER ARARITA

a dodgy .t. key) have been fixed in the present edition, although further proof-reading might still be useful. the original editor.s introduction and the .prolegomena. and indices from the 1991 edition are here omitted. translations of latin chapter titles, where they differ significantly from those in the 1991 edition, are by the present editor. love is the law, love under wi, liber dcccxiii vel ararita svb figvra dlxx v a a publication in class a 1 i a 0. o my god! one is thy beginning! one is thy spirit, and thy permutation one! 1. let me extol thy perfections before men. 2. in the image of a sixfold star that flameth across the vault inane, let me re-veil thy perfections. 3. thou hast appeared unto me as an aged god, a venerable god, the lord of time, bearing a sharp sickle. 4. thou ha

ty, even as a young god in his strength, playing upon the lyre. 7. thou has appeared unto me as the white foam of ocean gathered into limbs whiter than the foam, the limbs of a miracle of women, as a goddess of extreme love, bearing the girdle of gold. 8. thou hast appeared unto me as a young boy mischievous and lovely, with thy winged globe and its serpents set upon a staff. 2 liber dcccxiii vel ararita 9. thou hast appeared to me as an huntress among thy dogs, as a goddess virginal chaste, as a moon among the faded oaks of the wood of years. 10. but i was deceived by none of these. all these i cast aside, crying: begone! so that all these faded from my vision. 11. also i welded together the flaming star and the sixfold star in the forge of my soul, and behold! a new star 418 that is abov

hat flew with hoarse cries upon the carrion earth. i saw thee in these. 8. i saw the lying spirits like frogs upon the earth, and upon the water, and upon the treacherous metal that corrodeth all things and abideth not. i saw thee in these. 9. i saw the obscene ones, bull-men linked in the abyss of putrefaction, that gnawed each other fs tounges for pain. i saw thee in these. 4 liber dcccxiii vel ararita 10. i saw the woman. o my god, i beheld the image thereof, even as a lovely shape that concealeth a black monkey, even as a figure that draweth with her hands small images of men down into hell. i saw her from the head to the navel a woman, from the navel to the feet of her a man. i saw thee even in her. 11. for mine was the keyword to the closed palace 418 and mine the reins of the chario

erein i partook of the glory of my lord. 8. his splendour shone upon me; i adored his adorable splendour. 9. i rested myself, admiring the stability of him, how the shaking of his universe, the dissolution of all things, should move him not. 10. yea, verily, i the lord viceregent of his kingdom, i, adonai, who speak unto my servant v.v.v.v.v. did rule and govern in his place. 6 liber dcccxiii vel ararita 11. yet also did i formulate the word of double power in the voice of the master, even the word 418. 12. and all these things deceived me not, for i expanded them by my subtlety into the twelve rays of the crown. 13. and these twelve rays were one. 7 iv r 0. also the little child, the lover of adonai, even v.v.v.v.v, reflecting the glory of adonai, lifted up his voice and said: 1. glory to

ehold. 7. and having thus conquered them, there was a certain glamour of holiness even in the hollow sphere of outward brilliance. 8. so that all became splendid. 9. and having firmly established them in order and disposition, 10. he proclaimed the perfection, the bride, the delight of god in his creation. 11. but though thus he worked, he tried ever his work by the star 418. 8 liber dcccxiii vel ararita 12. and it deceived him not; for by his subtlety he expanded it all into the twelve rays of the crown. 13. and these twelve rays were one. 9 v y 0. in the place of the cross the indivisible point which hath no points nor part nor magnitude. nor indeed hath it position, being beyond space. nor hath it existence in time, for it is beyond time. nor hath it cause or effect, seeing that its uni

not correct him, for they say: come and see. 6. and i came and saw, even i, perdurabo, the philosophus of the outer college. 7. yea, even i the man beheld this wonder. 8. and i could not deliver it unto myself. 9. that which established me is invisible and unknowable in its essence. 10. only they who know it may be known. 11. for they have the genius of the mighty sword 418. 10 liber dcccxiii vel ararita 12. and they are not deceived by any of these things; for by their subtlety do they expand them all into the twelve rays of the crown. 13. and these twelve rays are one. 11 vi t 0. deeper and deeper into the mire of things! farther and farther into the never-ended expansion of the abyss. 1. the great goddess that bendeth over the universe is my mistress; i am the winged globe at her heart

nt to the unchanging one. 8. he hath established the eight belts, wherewith he hath girdled the globes. 9. he hath established the trinity of triads in all things, forcing fire into fire, and ordering all things in the stable abode of the kings of agypt. 10. he hath established his rule in his kingdom. 11. yet the father also boweth unto the power of the star 418 and thereby 12 liber dcccxiii vel ararita 12. in his subtlety he expandeth it all into twelve rays of the crown. 13. and these twelve rays are one. 13 vii a 0. then in the might of the lion did i formulate unto myself that holy and formless fire, cdq, which darteth and flasheth through the depths of the universe. 1. at the touch of the fire qadosh the earth melted into a liquor clear as water. 2. at the touch of the fire qadosh th

he sun. 7. at the touch of the fire qadosh the brilliance of our lord was absorbed in the naught of our lady of the body of the milk of the stars. 8. then only was the fire qadosh extinguished, when the enterer was driven back from the threshold, 9. and the lord of silence was established upon the lotus flower. 10. then was accomplished all that which was to be accomplished. 14 liber dcccxiii vel ararita 11. and all and one and naught were slain in the slaying of the warrior 418, 12. in the slaying of subtlety that expanded all these things into the twelve rays of the crown, 13. that returned unto one, and beyond one, even unto the vision of the fool in his folly that chanted the word ararita, and beyond the word and the fool; yea, beyond the word and the foooliber arcanorvm tin atv toa ta


LIBER ARCANORUM

maton, and copied sigilla 22] monday] curious vague depression most of day. i think the sigilla 22 have a very unpleasant influence. much of the corpus of .class a. texts was written around this time: liber vii? or dcccxiii: the diary entry has .the 7 fold word) 29-30.10 liber lxv 30.10. 3.11 liber lxvi 25.11 liber x 11-12.12 liber cd 13.12 liber xxvii 14.12 in .john st. john (1908) ac wrote that ararita was .delivered unto me in the winter of last year. b vel magi, tzaddi, cheth and a fash appear to have been later (source: ac diary 1907iiliber astarte vel berylli svb figvra clxxv v a a publication in class d 1 0. this is the book of uniting himself to a particular deity by devotion. 1. considerations before the threshold. first concerning the choice of a particular deity. this matter is


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u mayst act with temperance, lest her personality overcome and destroy that of the deity. 48. concerning the holy guardian angel. do thou in no wise confuse this invocation with that. 49. the benediction. and so may the love that passeth all understanding keep your hearts and minds through and through to babalon of the city of pyramids, and through astarte the starry one green-girdled in the name ararita. amn[.liber astarte. was first published in equinox i (7) in class b. in the 1913 .syllabus. it was declared to be class d. footnotes in square brackets are by the present editor; all others, and notes signed .ed. are from the equinox printing and are presumably by crowley (c) ordo templi orientis. key entry &c. by frater t.s. for niwg/ celephais press. this e-text last revised 26.06.200wl


LIBER COLLEGII SANCTI

ond consisted of liber vii, and the third contained libri ccxx, xxvii and dcccxiii. initially crowley appears to have applied a measure of secrecy to some of these texts; for example in parts i and ii of book 4 (1912/1913, liber lxv is referred to as a gsecret holy book h as is liber vii; in equinox i (1, crowley as geditor h vetoed his own stated intention in gjohn st. john h to pubish gthe book ararita h (liber dcccxiii) as an appendix to the record, saying gthis has not been permitted. the book ararita will be issued by the a a in due course. h it was originally intended to issue the texts from qelhma over the course of equinox vol. iii. libri lxi and lxv appeared in equinox iii (1; liber vii was intended for inclusion in the abortive equinox iii (2. liber ccxx (the book of the law, pre


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f the unutterable evil. 13. they shall change in their destruction, even as two dark stars that crash together in the abyss, and blaze up in an infinite burning. 14. all this while did adonai pierce my being with his sword that hath four blades; the blade of the thunderbolt, the blade of the pylon, the blade of the serpent, the blade of the phallus. 15. also he taught me the holy unutterable word ararita, so that i melted the sixfold gold into a single invisible point, whereof naught may be spoken. 16. for the magistry of this opus is a secret magistry and the sign of the master thereof is a certain ring of lapis-lazuli with the name of my master, who am i, and the eye in the midst thereof. 17. also he spake and said: this is a secret sign, and thou shalt not disclose it unto the profane


LIBER CXLVIII SOLDIER AND THE HUNCHBACK

immensity. two for one again! no combination of thoughts can be greater than the thinking brain itself; all we can think of god or say of him, so long as our words represent thoughts, is less than the whole brain which thinks, and orders speech. very good: shall we proceed by denying him all thinkable qualities, as do the heathen? all we obtain is mere negation of thought. 1[ gliber dcccxiii vel ararita, h vi. 0] the soldier and the hunchback 7 either he is unknowable, or he is less than we are. then, too, that which is unknowable is unknown; and ggod h or gthere is god h as an answer to our question becomes as meaningless as any other. who are we, then? we are spencerian agnostics, poor silly, damned spencerian agnostics! and there is an end of the matter. vi it is surely time that we be


LIBER DCCCLX JOHN ST

mp that pantacle which i had made of him, renouncing the images, destroying the images, that himself might arise in me. and the chamber was filled with that wondrous glow of ultra-violet light self-luminous, without a source, that hath no counterpart in nature unless it be in that dawn of the north. and there were revealed unto me certain words of power. and i invoked my lord and recited the book ararita1 at the altar. this holy inspired book (delivered unto me in the winter of last year) was now at last understanded of me; for it is, though i knew it not, a complete scheme of this operation. for this cause i will add this book ararita at the end of the manuscript [this has not been permitted. the book 1[.liber dcccxiii vel ararita sub figura dlxx. it had been privately printed in the 1909

anuscript [this has not been permitted. the book 1[.liber dcccxiii vel ararita sub figura dlxx. it had been privately printed in the 1909 first edition of and was planned for general publication in vol. iii of the equinox; it was first generally published in a volume called the holy books (dallas: sangreal, 1969, bound up with liber vii and liber lxv, and again in equinox iii (9] liber dccclx 112 ararita will be issued by the a a in due course..ed] i also demanded of mine angel the writing upon the lamen of silver; a writing of the veritable elixir and supernal dew. and it was granted unto me. then subtly, easily, simply, imperceptibly gliding, i passed away into nothing. and i was wrapped in the black brilliance of my lord, that interpenetrated me in every part, fusing its light with my d


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ther above the head, which is thrown back, and say .the sign of apophis and typhon (see illustration (vi) cross the arms on the breast, and bow the head, and say .the sign of osiris risen (see illustration (vii) extend the arms again as in (iii) and cross them again as in (vi, saying .l.v.x, lux, the light of the cross (viii) with the magical weapon trace the hexagram of fire in the east, saying .ararita (atyrara) which word consists of the initials of a sentence which means .one is his beginning; one is his individuality: his permutation is one. e liber o vel manvs et sagitta 10 this hexagram consists of two equilateral triangles, both apices pointing upwards. begin at the top of the upper triangle and trace it in a dextro-rotary direction. the top of the lower triangle should coincide wi

ning; one is his individuality: his permutation is one. e liber o vel manvs et sagitta 10 this hexagram consists of two equilateral triangles, both apices pointing upwards. begin at the top of the upper triangle and trace it in a dextro-rotary direction. the top of the lower triangle should coincide with the central point of the upper triangle (ix) trace the hexagram of earth in the south saying .ararita. this hexagram has the apex of the lower triangle pointing downwards, and it should be capable of inscription in a circle. e (x) trace the hexagram of air in the west, saying .ararita. this hexagram is like that of earth; but the bases of the triangles coincide, forming a diamond. e (xi) trace the hexagram of water in the north, saying .ararita. this hexagram has the lower triangle placed

trace the astrological sigil of the planet in the centre of your hexagram. for the zodiac use the hexagram of the planet which rules the sign you require(.777. col. cxxxviii; but draw the astrological sigil of the sign instead of that of the planet. for caput and cauda draconis use the lunar hexagram, with the sigil of< or. to banish reverse the hexagram. in all cases use a conjuration first with ararita, and next with the name of the god corresponding to the planet or sign you are dealing with.13 the hexagrams pertaining to the planets are as in [figure above].14 invoking 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 2,11 3,10 4,9 6,7 5,8 banishing 1 2 1 1 2 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 2,11 5,8 6,7 4,9 3,10 liber o vel manvs et sagitta 12 2. these rituals should be practised until the figures drawn appear in flame, in flame

the invoking form. to make the banishing forms, trace the triangles in the same order and starting from the same point, but trace each triangle in the opposite direction. 13 see 777, col. v. generally for the planets use the name for the sephirah corresponding, and for the signs, the name of the sephirah corresponding to the ruling planet. in the version taught in the golden dawn, the letters of ararita were attributed to the points of the hexagram in .lightning flash. order (a to saturn, r to jupiter, a to mars, etc) and the particular letter was to be vibrated along with the other names. 14 the print editions read. as in plate on preceding page. the hexagram of sol is formed by tracing the hexagrams of the other six planets in order, thus twelve triangles in total. in the diagram, numbe


LIBER XXXVI THE STAR SAPPHIRE

s d 1 let the adept be armed with his magick rood [and provided with his mystic rose. in the centre, let him give the l. v. x. signs;1 or if he know them, if he will and dare do them, and can keep silent about them, the signs of n. o. x. being the signs of puer, vir, puella, mulier. omit the sign i.r.2 then let him advance to the east, and make the holy hexagram,3 saying: pater et mater unus deus ararita.4 let him go round to the south, make the holy hexagram, and say: mater et filius unus deus ararita.5 let him go round to the west, make the holy hexagram, and say: filius et filia unus deus ararita.6 let him go round to the north, make the holy hexagram, and then say: filia et pater unus deus ararita.7 let him return to the centre, and so to the centre of all [making the rosy cross as he

ound to the south, make the holy hexagram, and say: mater et filius unus deus ararita.5 let him go round to the west, make the holy hexagram, and say: filius et filia unus deus ararita.6 let him go round to the north, make the holy hexagram, and then say: filia et pater unus deus ararita.7 let him return to the centre, and so to the centre of all [making the rosy cross as he may know how] saying: ararita ararita ararita [in this the signs shall be those of set triumphant and of 1 [for the l.v.x. signs see .liber o] 2 [the signs of n.o.x. are described in .liber v vel reguli. i.r= isis rejoicing, or mater triumphans] 3 [the holy hexagram is further described in cap (69) of the book of lies, which see. t.s] 4 [lat .father and mother [are] one god ararita. ararita is a qabalistic divine name

baphomet.8 also shall set appear in the circle. let him drink of the sacrament and let him communicate the same] then let him say: omnia in duos: duo in unum: unus in nihil: hac nec quatuor nec omnia nec duo nec unus nec nihil sunt. gloria patri et matri et filio et filia et spiritui sancto externo et spiritui sancto interno ut erat est erit in sacula saculorum sex in uno per nomen septem in uno ararita.9 let him then repeat the signs of l.v.x. but not the signs of n.o.x: for it is not he that shall arise in the sign of isis rejoicing* the star sapphire corresponds with the star-ruby of chapter 25, 36 being the square of 6, as 25 is of 5. this chapter gives the real and perfect ritual of the hexagram. it would be improper to comment further upon an official ritual of the a a .10 [this rit


MASTERING WITCHCRAFT

ond onyx beryl emerald peridot bloodstone jade sardonyx carbuncle jasper staurotides (cross-stone) carnelian jet ruby cat's-eye lapis lazuli turquoise coral moonstone zircon you may have your witch name engraved upon the ring or pendant either on the reverse surface or around the stone itself. sometimes the zodiac birth signs are also engraved, occasionally even a cabalistic word of power such as ararita, tetragrammaton, mehafelon, ananizapta, or shemhamphorash. incidentally, a very good idea which some witches resort to is to use a poison ring as their jewel. the inner cavity of the ring itself is very well suited for concealing either written charms to be carried about the person or philter powders to be slipped warily into some unsuspecting person's drink! the metal of which the ring or

in orthorhombic form (a crystal possessing three planes set at right angles to each other. in fact, the crystal is formed in the shape of a three-dimensional greek cross or solid cross of nature; symbolically, this indicates the seven mystical dimensions of space, namely north, south, east, west, the abyss above, the abyss below, and the holy centre. herein lie the seeds to the complex cabalistic ararita formula. the amulet should be suspended in a red cloth bag tied with red thread from the neck of the bearer, again laying him "under the spell of hertha's protection" also considered a potent earthly amulet is the image of the hand making the phallic "sign of the fig" fist clenched, thumb thrust between first and second fingers, carved in nephrite (jade, amber, coral, jet, carnelian, or an


REGARDIE ISRAEL THE COMPLETE GOLDEN DAWN

e pentagram. returns to place. third adept pet.fonns ritual with black end of wand, holding it by the white band. mighty adeptus major, let the place be purified by the lesser banishing ritual of the hexagram <265> second adept performs this with black end of wand, holding it by the white band. he faces east, qabalistic cross, tracing the four forms from right to left, and saying at each quarter, ararita. on completing the circle in the east, he gives the= signs, and the analysis of the keyword inri. chief adept again advances to altar without his wand, taking cross from altar, goes to south, raises cross above head and slowly circumambulates chamber with sol, repeating: and when, after all the phantoms are banished, thou shalt see that holy and formless fire, that fire which darts and fla

entagram of earth. vibrate emor dial hectega in making pentagram. vibrate adonai in making taurus. give a= sign. finish in east as in lesser pentagram ritual with the four archangels and qabalistic cross. the ritual of the hexagram the hexagram is a powerful symbol representing the operation of the seven planets under the presidency of the sephiroth, and of the letters of the seven-lettered name, ararita. the hexagram is sometimes called the signet or symbol of the macrocosm, just as the pentagram is called the signet star or symbol of the microcosm. ararita is a divine name of seven letters formed of the hebrew initials of the sentence "one is his beginning. one is his individuality. his permutation is one" as in the case of the pentagram, each re-entering angle of the hexagram issueth a

of earth in the zodiac, and of the sun at his culmination at noon <30> the third form is: diagram 13 the angles are attributed as shown and its affinity is with the western quarter, the position of air in the zodiac. the fourth form is diagram 14 the angles are attributed as shown and its affinity is with the northern quarter, the position of water in the zodiac. with each of these forms the name ararita is to be pronounced- seven letters <31> also as in the preceding cases there will be seven modes of tracing each of these four forms, according to the particular planet with those forces thou art working at the time. 296 the golden dawn: volume 111 book four the hexagrams of saturn may be used in general and comparatively unimportant operations, even as the pentagrams of earth are used in

mence with the qabalistic sign of the cross as in the lesser ritual of the pentagram, and use what manner of magical implement may be necessary according to the manner of working, either the lotus wand or the magical sword. stand facing east. if thou desirest to invoke thou shalt trace the figure thus: diagram 15 following the course of the sun, from lee to right and thou shalt pronounce the name ararita, vibrating it as much as possible with thy breath and bringing the point of the magical implement to the centre of the figure. but if thou desirest to banish thou shalt trace it thus: hexagram ritual 297 from right to left, and see that thou closest carefully the finishing angle of each triangle <33> carry thy magical implement round to the south, and if thou desirest to invoke trace the f

desirest to banish thou shalt trace it thus: hexagram ritual 297 from right to left, and see that thou closest carefully the finishing angle of each triangle <33> carry thy magical implement round to the south, and if thou desirest to invoke trace the figure thus: but if to banish then from left to right thus: bring as before the point of thy magical implement to the centre and pronounce the name ararita. pass to the west, and trace the figure for invoking thus: 298 <34> banishing thus: the golden dawn: volume izi book four then to the north, invoking: banishing: hexagram ritual 299 then pass round again to the east so as to complete the circle of <35> the place wherein thou standest, then give the lvx signs and repeat the analysis of the pass-word inri of the= grade. addendum now in the s

, the symbol of that sign of the zodiac beneath his own; and if this be not sufficient, thou shalt also trace the invoking pentagram of the sign as it is directed in the ritual of the pentagram. in the tracing of the hexagram of any planet thou shalt pronounce therewith in a vibratory manner as before taught, both the divine name of the sephirah which ruleth the planet and the seven-lettered name ararita, and also the particular letter of that name which is referred to that particular planet. now if thou shalt wish to invoke the forces of one particular planet, thou shalt find in what quarter of the heavens he will be situate at the time of working. then thou shalt consecrate and guard the place wherein thou art by the lesser banishing ritual of the hexagram. then thou shalt perform the le

hou art by the lesser banishing ritual of the hexagram. then thou shalt perform the lesser invoking ritual of the hexagram, yet tracing the four figures employed from the angle of the planet required, seeing that for each planet the mode of tracing varieth. if thou dealest with the sun, thou shalt invoke by all six forms of the figure and trace within them the planet symbol and pronounce the name ararita as has been taught. then shalt thou turn unto the quarter of the planet in the heavens and shalt trace his invoking hexagram and pronounce the proper names, and invoke what angels and forces of that nature may be required, and <36> trace their sigils in the air. when thou hast finished thy invocation thou shalt in most cases license them to depart and perform the banishing ritual of the pl

phrates" make lnvoking earth pentagram, and hold wand by taurus band, red-orange. make sign of zelator, saying: adonai, emor dial hectaga. 27. lastly, holding wand again by white part, describe a circle from left to <61> right over the outermost twelve petals of rose, and pronounce the name: adonai, vibrating it as taught. 28. describe similar circle over seven middle petals pronouncing the word: ararita. 29. describe circle over three innermost petals, saying: yhvh. 316 the golden dawn: volume 111 book k u r 30. finally, trace a pwpendicular line from top to bottom and say: eheieh. 31. trace a horizontal from left toright and say: elohirn. 32. wrap up rose cross in white silk or linen. 33. close the ceremony by purification by water, and consecration by fire. 34. reverse circumambulation

over the sword the letters of the names in the invocation and their smeral sigils <65> 21. put down wand. 22. take up cup and purify new sword with water, making cross upon it; put down cup. 23. take up lncense and wave it over new sword. the magic sword 319 24. take up new sword and with it perform the lesser invoking ritual of the hexagram and also trace the lnvoking hexagram of mars, repeating ararita and elohim gibor. 25. lay down sword. 26. with cup purify chamber as before. 27. with incense purify as before. 28. rmerse circumambulation three times and say: 29. in the name of yeheshuah, i now set free all spirits that may have been imprisoned by this ceremony. 30. perform with the sword the lesser banishing ritual of hexagram. 31. perform lesser banishing ritual of pentagram. 32. conc

tion. reconsecration of temple with fire and water. then powerful banishing rituals ofpentagram and hexagram. consecration ceremony for jupiter talisman temple furniture arranged as for the grade of neophyte. banishing rituals of both pentagram and hexagram. open the temple by the ceremony of the watch-towers. after adoration, perform the lnvoking hexagram ritual of the supemals, using eheieh and ararita. employ the vibratory formula of the middle pillar to invoke kether, and do not proceed until the sensation of the divine force is present in every vein and nerve. then contemplate the higher and divine genius, and utter the following prayer. unto thee sole wise, sole eternal, and sole merciful one, be the praise and glory for ever. who hath permitted me, who now standeth humbly before the

ence and of strength, the god of this mine operation, that thou leave thine abodes and habitations to concentrate about me, invisible, intangible, as a shroud of darkness, a formula of defence; that i may become invisible, so that seeing me men see not, not understand the thing that they behold. go to east and perform invoking hexagram ritual of binah, tracing saturn hexagram with yhvh elohim and ararita. close with 1.n.ri. return to altar. lady of darkness who dwellest in the night to which no man can approach, wherein is mystery and depth unthinkable and awful silence. i beseech thee in thy name shekinah and aimah elohim, to grant thine aid unto the highest aspirations of my soul, and clothe me about with thine ineffable mystery. i implore thee to grant unto me the presence of thy archan


RITUEL ET DOGME DE LA HAUTE MAGIE BY ELIPHAS LEVI PART I

o of past ages which slumbers in the tombs of rameses have replied to those light sarcasms so much relished in france? the mosaic cherub represents also the great magical mystery, of which the elements are expressed by the septenary, without, however, giving the final word. this verbum inenarrabile of the sages of the alexandrian school, this word which hebrew kabalists write 111 and interpret by ararita thus expressing the triplicity of the secondary principle, the dualism of means, the equal unity of the first and final principle, the alliance between the triad and the tetrad in a word composed of four letters, which form seven by means of a triple and double repetition this word is pronounced ararita. the virtue of the septenary is absolute in magic, for this number is decisive in all t

m heaven, in the sight of every wise and enlightened christian. in the multiplication of the divine names the kabalists have connected them all, either with the unity of the tetragram, the figure of the triad, or the sephirotic scale of the decad. they arrange the scale of the divine names and numbers in a triangle, which may be presented in roman characters as follows: j ja sdi jehv eloim sabaot ararita elvedaat elim gibor elim sabaot the sum of all these divine names formed from the one tetragram, but outside the tetragram itself, is a basis of the hebrew ritual and constitutes the occult force which the kabalistic rabbins invoke under the title of shemhamphoras. we have now to concern ourselves with the tarot from the kabalistic point of view, and have already indicated the occult sourc


THE BOOK OF THE ELDER KINGS GOLDEN DAWN

e sun in his rising! we are the star of the east! we are the lord of the aeon! hail! hail! to the child of the aeon, whose name is our life and whose spirit is our light. he is our truth; and we adore him in all his mighty splendour and power. thus we say unto thee, behold the mystery of the sixfold star initiator: how we are of him and he is of us. concealed in his symbol is our glory of forces: ararita! 20. ours is the sevenfold path of initiation: thou shalt transmute the base lead into the subtle aurum solis by rising on the stairway of the heavens in thy secret laboratorium on earth. here is the excellent way! the steps of the stairway are seven; the laboratorium is our holy house of song and our holy rose garden, which thou knowest so well. yet to those who are vulgar, it is a secret


THE MAGICIAN S KABBALAH

which is affordable (chesed) and for which i will be able to strike a good bargain for (geburah" and so on. point nun is the oath itself; point tzaddi is the censer& aspergillus; point cheth is the furnace& graal. on the altar is the rose, cup with wine, pen and paper, incense, bowl of water, and candle of colour appropriate to oath to be made. about the circle visualise or inscribe the god-name ararita. begin with lesser banishing ritual of pentagram. take water and sprinkle circle saying; the seven of perfection is purified and resolved to the one circle of light. take incense and cense circle saying; the seven of perfection is consecrated and resolved to the one circle of light. take cup and hold up, saying; i invoke the power of netzach, the power of glory, the power of victory, in th


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consecrated with the smoke of the cakes of light, come ye now with holy awe unto the shrine; come ye trembling and joyous, while the veil of the most holy mystery is rent by the sword of your most high grand master. behold the trinity most holy one and indivisible, iao. one is the most holy trinity; and three are its persons or masks. one is its spirit, one its individuality, its permutation one, ararita! it is the seed that persisteth in all mutation, being itself, immune and omniprehensive, iao sabao. now the father is one, erect, single, eternal. and the son is one, in the likeness of the father, yet in this nature double, being god-man. and herein is a mystery; for being the word he is the spirit, going forth from the father and creating the worlds. and the spirit is one, not begotten

tar sapphire let the adept be armed with his magick rood (and provided with his mystic rose. in the centre, let him give the l.v.x. signs; or if he know them, if he will and dare do them, and can keep silent about them, the signs of n.o.x. being the signs of puer, vir, puella, mulier. omit the sign i.r. then let him advance to the east, and make the holy hexagram, saying: pater et mater unus deus ararita. file//c /documents%20and%20settings/michael..secret%20rituals%20of%20the%20o.t.o/p3c3.html (11 of 18 [12/28/2001 2:05:41 pm] the secret rituals of the o.t.o. let him go round to the south, make the holy hexagram and say: mater et filius unus deus ararita. let him go round to the west, make the holy hexagram, and say filius et filia unus deus ararita. let him go round to the north, make th

cret%20rituals%20of%20the%20o.t.o/p3c3.html (11 of 18 [12/28/2001 2:05:41 pm] the secret rituals of the o.t.o. let him go round to the south, make the holy hexagram and say: mater et filius unus deus ararita. let him go round to the west, make the holy hexagram, and say filius et filia unus deus ararita. let him go round to the north, make the holy hexagram, and then say: filia et pater unus deus ararita. let him then return to the centre, and so to the centre of all (making the rosy cross as he may know how) saying: ararita ararita ararita (in this the signs shall be those of set triumphant and of baphomet. also shall set appear in the circle. let him drink of the sacrament and let him communicate the same) then let him say: omnia in duos duo in unum: unus in nihil: haec nec quatuor nec o

aphomet. also shall set appear in the circle. let him drink of the sacrament and let him communicate the same) then let him say: omnia in duos duo in unum: unus in nihil: haec nec quatuor nec omnia nec duo nec unus nec nihil sunt. gloria patri et matri et filio et filiae et spiritui sancto externo et spiritui sancto interno ut erat est erit in saecula saeculorum sex in uno per nomen septem in uno ararita. let him then repeat the signs of l.v.x. but not the signs of n.o.x; for it is not he that shall arise in the sign of isis rejoicing. of the great symbol of god beware, very dear brother, lest thou fall into confusion in thy consideration of the unity; for the first principle appeareth under opposite forms. he is thy father and thy mother, even as thy conception of him changeth. now male i

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