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he metals attributed in alchemy to the seven planets. 3) the names of the alchemical particular principles, the sun and moon of the philosophers, the green lion, the king and queen. 4) the names and astrological value of the twelve houses of heaven. 5) the names, astrological symbols and values of the aspects of the planets. 6) the meaning of the querent and quesited. 7) the four great classes of astrology. 8) the arrangement of the ten sephiroth, hebrew and english, in the tree of life. this is especially important. 9) the three pillars of the same. 10) the names of the four orders of elemental spirits. 1) the names and descriptions of the kerubim. 12) the meaning of the laver and great altar of burnt offerings of the sacrifice and of the qlippoth or shells. 13) the names of the ten heave

A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO WITCHCRAFT AND MAGICK SPELLS

n, for example, a toy horse during the month equos, for travel and the expansion of horizons, mental as well as physical. the cycle of the moon as i mentioned earlier in the chapter, as well as the months, the phases of the moon offer scope for different kinds of magick during the individual monthly moon cycles. however, problems in interpretation of these energies can arise because astronomy and astrology are no longer regarded as the same thing. for example, to our ancestors, the astrological dark of the moon was the same as the astronomical dark- the first two and a half days of the cycle when the moon is not visible at any hour of the day or night. to this were added the preceding three days of the old moon, when it did not rise until the early hours of the morning. so when books of ma

the way you do (and we all know that it will seem quite irrational sometimes. most importantly, you will be able to maximise your best moon times for action. make full moon water by catching the full moonlight in a silver-coloured bowl; drink it or add it to your bath. in addition, if you want to understand the mechanics as opposed to the workings of the moon, read a book on astronomy rather than astrology to learn about orbits and the eight phases. you might also, even if you do not read horoscopes, keep an eye for when the moon enters your birth sign- this happens for about two and a half days each month- and monitor the effects over a period of several months. does it make you more jittery, less cautious (which may or may not be a good thing, more intuitive, more family-orientated, reve

gly, for rituals with a more spiritual and ecological or global focus. as you discover particular combinations that work well, you can add them to your book of shadows. planetary magical days of the week though i have written primarily about the significance of the different days, i have also listed the effects of the planetary hours. the planets have had a special place in both ritual magick and astrology, since the ancient babylonians and chaldeans first observed them wandering across the sky (the word 'planet' derives from the greek planetes, meaning 'wanderer) against the fixed constellations of the zodiac. the ancients knew of only five planets- mercury, venus, mars, jupiter and saturn. uranus, neptune and pluto were discovered only after the invention of the telescope and so have not

ns first observed them wandering across the sky (the word 'planet' derives from the greek planetes, meaning 'wanderer) against the fixed constellations of the zodiac. the ancients knew of only five planets- mercury, venus, mars, jupiter and saturn. uranus, neptune and pluto were discovered only after the invention of the telescope and so have not assumed the importance in magick that they have in astrology. what is more, the first astronomers also counted the sun and the moon as planets and credited them with certain qualities that have become woven into the western astrological and magical traditions. astrologers believe that the positions of the planets in the zodiac at the time of an individual's birth can influence and indicate that person's fate. in magick, the planetary strengths can

ods of light and darkness fought each other for control. esbat: a monthly coven meeting traditionally held 13 times a year during each full moon. evil eye: a way of transmitting negativity to another person, not as a deliberate curse, but through feelings of envy, jealousy or resentment. evocation: the summoning-up of angels (and sometimes demons) in order to bind them to perform tasks. fixed: in astrology, a term applied to the signs of leo, taurus, aquarius and scorpio because the sun enters them in the middle of a season. those born under these signs exhibit stability and a tendency to continue in a predetermined path. see also cardinal, mutable. the goddess: the archetype or source energy of the feminine ultimate power or principle. all the named goddesses are aspects of particular qua

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who will know how to avenge mistaken tampering therewith. introduction xviii at the risk of repeating myself i will once more earnestly caution the student against the dangerous automatic nature of certain of the magical squares of the third book; for, if left carelessly about, they are very liable to obsess sensitive persons, children, or even animals. abraham s remarks concerning the errors of astrology in the common sense, and of the attribution of the planetary hours are worthy of careful note. yet i have found the ordinary attribution of the planetary hours effective to an extent. in all cases where there is anything difficult or obscure in the text, i have added copious explanatory notes; so many indeed as to form a species of commentary in parts. especially have those on the names

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make so much, is further a very great error. wherefore i have resolved to write this particular chapter, in order that this error might appear more plainly evident unto him who readeth it, and that he may draw profit therefrom so as to operate with judgment. 7 of abramelin the mage 51 the sixth chapter. concerning the planetary hours and other errors of the astrologers. t is true that the wise in astrology do write of the stars and of their movements, and that these attaining thereto do produce divers effects in inferior and elemental things; and such are, as we have already said, natural operations of the elements; but that they should have power over the spirits, or force in all supernatural things, that is not, neither can ever be. but it will instead be found that by the permission of

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no. e. a square of c f squares. horah, from hebrew chrh, to be enraged; or hrh, to conceive, or bring forth. no. f. a square of e j squares. macaneh from hebrew mchnh, a fortification, castle, or defence. madasul, from matzl, about me, before me, at my side. of abramelin the mage 152 the eleventh chapter. o cause all kinds of books to be brought to one, and whether lost or stolen( b) for books of astrology( c) for books of magic( d) for books of chemistry. notes to chapter xi (a) the symbols of this chapter are manifested only by the angels, or by the guardian angel (b) magoth alone executes the operations of this chapter (c) the familiar spirits cannot execute the operations of this chapter (d) many ancient books of magic, etc, have been lost or destroyed, in some cases by the wish of the

ALEISTER CROWLEY EIGHT LECTURES ON YOGA

ly, can make him aware of the results of such use. 7. at the same time, in a general exposition of yoga, it may be useful to give some idea of the functions on which those peaks that pierce the clouds of the limitations of our intellectual understanding are based. i have found it very useful in all kinds of thinking to employ a sort of abacus. the schematic representation of the universe given by astrology and the tree of life is extremely valuable, especially when reinforced and amplified by the holy qabalah. this tree of life is susceptible to infinite ramifications, and there is no need in this connectin to explore its subtleties. we ought to be able to make a fairly satisfactory diagram for elementary purposes by taking as the basis of our illustration the solar system as conceived by

ALEISTER CROWLEY AD MEIORUM CTHULHI GLORIAM

he assyrians with much of their mythology and religion; so much so that sumerian became the official language of the state church, much as latin is today of the roman catholic church. they had a list of their kings before the flood, which even they carefully chronicled, as did many another ancient civilisation around the world. it is believed that they had a sophisticated system of astronomy (and astrology) as well as an equally religious rituale. magick, as well in history, begins at sumer for the western world, for it his here, in the sand-buried cuneiform tablets that recorded an age, that the first creation epic is found, the first exorcism, the first ritual invocations of planetary deities, the first dark summonings of evil powers, and ironically, the first "burnings" of people the an

ALEISTER CROWLEY MAGICK IN THEORY AND PRACTICE

the case of a book, such as the book of the law which is the supreme truth and the perfect rule of life, it is not repugnant to good sense to derive an oracle from its pages. it will of course be remarked that the book of the law is not merely a literary compilation but a complex mathematical structure. it therefore fulfils the required conditions. the principal means of divination in history are astrology, geomancy, the tarot, the holy qabalah, and the yi king. there are hundreds of others; from pyromancy, oneiromancy, auguries from sacrifices, and the spinning-top of some ancient oracles to the omens drawn from the flight of birds and the prophesying of tealeaves. it will be sufficient for our present purpose to discuss only the five systems first enumerated. astrology is theoretically a

a'ath" an instruction in a purely intellectual method of entering the abyss. equinox vii, p. 77 "liber d. sepher sephiroth" a dictionary of hebrew words arranged according to their 225 numerical value. this is an encyclopaedia of the holy qabalah, which is a map of the universe, and enables man to attain perfect understanding. equinox viii, special supplement "liber dxxxvi. a complete treatise on astrology" this is the only text book on astrology composed on scientific lines by classifying observed facts instead of deducting from "a priori" theories. unpublished "liber dxxxvi" gr:beta-alpha-tau-rho-alpha-chi-omicron-phi-rho-epsilon-nu-omicron-beta- omicron-omicron gr:kappa-omicron-sigma-mu-omicron-mu-alpha-chi-iota- alpha. an instruction in expansion of the field of the mind. equinox x, p

ALEISTER CROWLEY MAGICK WITHOUT TEARS

vilely reproduced, is a lamen of my own magick, or a pantacle of the science, i'm sure i'm not sure which! most of my talismans, like my invocations, have been poems. this letter must be like the iliad in at least one respect: it does not end; it stops. love is the law, love under will. magic without tears get any book for free on: www.abika.com 143 yours fraternally, 666 chapter xxi my theory of astrology cara soror, do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the law. a few well-chosen words about astrology? madam, i am only too happy to oblige: our aim is to serve. the customer is usually wrong; but statistics indicate that it doesn't pay to tell him so. it seems a long while since i set up your nativity, and read it, but it is very clear in my mind that you were astonished, as so many othe

reason for thinking that it is actually operative. with the minor aspects, i dislike reckoning with them if they are even 3 away. nor do i see any sense in marking the odd minutes in the ascendant, when one is not sure even of the decan. that seems to be about all that is necessary for my "morning hate" suppose we go on to the question of interpretation. 15 thousands of books have been written on astrology; nobody could possible read them all thoroughly, and he would be a great fool to try. but he may do little harm by going into them far enough to observe that hardly any half-dozen are agreed even on the foundations of their system, hardly any two upon the meaning of any given aspect, dignity, or position; there is not always agreement even upon what questions pertain to which houses. the

lf-dozen are agreed even on the foundations of their system, hardly any two upon the meaning of any given aspect, dignity, or position; there is not always agreement even upon what questions pertain to which houses. there are a few completely quack systems, such as those which mix up the science with toshosophical4 hypotheses; naturally you discard these. but even of generally acceptable forms of astrology, such as mundane and horary, i tend to be distrustful. i ask, for instance, why, if taurus rules poland and ireland, as is no doubt the case, the crash and massacres of 1939 e.v. and later in the one did not take place in the other. all the seaports of the world naturally come under one of the three watery signs; but we do not find that an affliction of pisces, which hits tunis, should d

h note: by now this term has appeared several times, and it will be going by more than a few times ahead. crowley disdained to apply "theosophical" magic without tears get any book for free on: www.abika.com 148 to the movement of anne besant, preferring to reserve the word for older systems. he coined the word "toshosophical" to replace "theosophical" in these references. 16 2. the objections to astrology as such, indicated by what i have already pointed out, and several others, would suffice to place me among the most arrogant disbelievers in the whole study, were it not for what follows. 3. the facts with regard to the ascendant are so patent, so undeniable, and so inexplicable without the postulate in (1, that i am utterly convinced of the fundamental truth of the basic principles of t

arrogant disbelievers in the whole study, were it not for what follows. 3. the facts with regard to the ascendant are so patent, so undeniable, and so inexplicable without the postulate in (1, that i am utterly convinced of the fundamental truth of the basic principles of the science. i said "i will conclude; and i meant it. for now that (or so i hope) you respect sufficiently my conviction that astrology is a genuine science and not a messy mass of old wives' tales, you will obviously demand instruction as to how to learn it, that you may verify my opinion in the light of your own experiments. this will look much better if i put it in a separate letter 'till then- love is the law, love under will. fraternally, chapter xxii how to learn the practice of astrology cara soror, do what thou w

ALEISTER CROWLEY THE QABALAH

of birth accompanying ac s birthchart as printed in equinox i (7) and equinox of the gods actually give cancer, not leo, rising, suggesting the figure had been fudged. the editor of the blue brick edition of magick obligingly corrected the time of birth to make leo the ascendent again. rupert gleadow (an astrologer friend of symonds to whom ac had claimed there was less than one per cent truth in astrology) prepared a hostile horoscope which was printed in the great beast as a piece of posthumous revenge t.s 77 because cheth, 8, spelt in full= tyj, 418 t.s. liber lviii 43 this all seemed to me so important that no qabalistic truths were so firmly implanted in my mind at the time when i was ordered to abandon the study of magic and the qabalah as these: 8, 11, 418, 666; combined with the pr

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r e. waite, author of "devil worship in france" etc. etc. portrait of the author, and all the original engravings. 8vo, 406 pp, cloth, 1896. published 15s offered at 7s. 6p. the pillars of the temple, triangle of solomon, the tetragram, the pentagram, magical equilibrium, the fiery sword, realisation, imitation, the kabbalah, the magic chain, necromancy, transmutations, black magic, bewitchments, astrology, charms and philtres, the stone of the philosophers, the universal medicine, divination, the triangle of pantacles, the conjuration of the four, the blazing pentagram. medium and mediator, the septenary of talismans, a warning to the imprudent, the ceremonial of initiates, the key of occultism, the sabbath of the sorcerers, witchcraft and spells, the writing of the stars, philtres and ma

rophets and prophecies- prophecies and anticipations- julian the apostate- mystical christianity- the perfect way- relationship of christianity to gnostic faiths- early christian evidences- new testament authorities- friedrich nietzsche- the strange case of lurancy vennum- cagliostro_ a manual of occultism. a complete exposition of the occult arts and sciences by sepharial, author of "a manual of astrology "prognostic astronomy "kabalistic astrology" etc. etc. with numerous diagrams and illustrations. 368 pp, handsomely bound in cloth gilt. gilt tops. crown 8vo. 6"s" net_ contents: part i. the occult sciences, comprising: astrology- palmistry- thaumaturgy- kabalism- numerology- talismans- hypnotism. part ii. the occult arts, comprising: divination- the tarot cartomancy- crystal gazing- cla

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s. so in my book the even matched the odd: no word i wrote therein, but sealed it with the signet of the goat. xxxii this also i seal up. read thou herein whose eyes are blind! thou may'st behold within the wheel (that alway seems to spin all ways) a point of static gold. then may'st thou out therewith, and fit it in that extreme sphere whose boundless farness makes it infinitely near. 103 modern astrology. edited by alan leo. monthly, 6d. 42 imperial buildings, ludgate circus, e.c. foremost in the attempt to rehabilitate astrology on modern lines is this well-known monthly magazine. the method indicated is the sound one of accurate observation and deduction; but whether the ultimate proposition of astrology can be established is a question which your reviewer at present is disinclined to

eviewer at present is disinclined to assert. it is quite easy to throw ridicule, or to demolish by inexorable logic; but such methods do not convince. at least we believe that any person with a little experience can tell almost at a glance the sign rising at a stranger's birth, and that so frequently and certainly as to put chance and coincidence out of the question. for our own part, we consider astrology a valuable aid to concentration, and perhaps the best of the methods of determining the sankhara-skanda of a man. in your reviewer's own experience she has found it more reliable than either geomancy or the tarot, in questions genethliacal, at least. a careful study of the characteristics of the signs and planets is, moreover, of the very greatest assistance in the use of the book "777

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e. waite, author of "devil worship in france" etc. etc. portrait of the author, and all the original engravings. 8vo, 406 pp, cloth, 1896. published 15s offered at 7s. 6p. the pillars of the temple, triangle of solomon, the tetragram, the pentagram, magical equilibrium, the fiery sword, realisation, initiation, the kabbalah, the magic chain, necromancy, transmutations, black magic, bewitchments, astrology, charms and philtres, the stone of the philosophers, the universal medicine, divination, the triangle of pantacles, the conjuration of the four, the blazing pentagram, medium and mediator, the septenary of talismans, a warning to the imprudent, the ceremonial of initiates, the key of occultism, the sabbath of the sorcerers, witchcraft and spells, the writing of the stars, philtres and ma

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ations with dr. dee, and a transcript of the "book of st. dunstan" edited by a. e. waite. crown 8vo, 4s. 6d. net. a methodised summary of the best hermetic philosophers, including a discourse on terrestrial astronomy, in which the planets are replaced by metals, and instead of an account of stellar influences we have the laws governing metallic conversion. your fortune in your name, or kabalistic astrology. new edition, largely revised. demy 8vo, cloth gilt, 96 pp, 2s. 6d. net. by "sepharial" a manual of cartomancy, fortune-telling and occult divination, including the oracle of human destiny, cagliostro's mystic alphabet of the magi &c &c. fourth edition, greatly enlarged and revised, by grand orient. crown 8vo, cloth gilt, 252 pp, 2s. 6d. net. collectanea chemica. being certain select tre

azoth, or the star in the east. a new light of mysticism. by arthur edward waite. imperial 8vo, pp. xvi+ 239. original edition in special binding. price 5s. a presentation of mystic doctrine and symbolism in the light of christian teaching and hermetic philosophy; evolution in the light of mysticism; the way of attainment; and the interior life from the mystic standpoint "note_ many old books on astrology and alchemical science are also kept "in stock. write for latest new and second-hand catalogues_ william rider& son, ltd, 164 aldersgate st, london. e.c. the star in the west by captain j. f. c. fuller""fourth large edition now in preparation" through the equinox and all booksellers six shillings net- a highly original study of morals and religion by a new writer, who is as entertaining

further, he forges the magic sword. no ritual admits to the grade of practicus, which is conferred by authority when the task of the zelator is accomplished. 4 "the practicus" his duties are laid down in paper d, class d. instruction and examination in the qabalah and liber dcclxxvii. instruction in philosophical meditation (ghana-yoga).2 examination in some one mode of divination "e.g, geomancy, astrology, the tarot. theoretical. he is given a meditation-practice on expansion of consciousness. he is given a meditation-practice in the destruction of thoughts. instruction and examination in control of speech. practical. further, he casts the magic cup. no ritual admits to the grade of philosophus, which is 6 conferred by authority when the task of the practicus is accomplished. 5 "the philo

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r e. waite, author of "devil worship in france" etc. etc. portrait of the author, and all the original engravings. 8vo, 406 pp, cloth, 1896. published 15s offered at 7s. 6p. the pillars of the temple, triangle of solomon, the tetragram, the pentagram, magical equilibrium, the fiery sword, realisation, imitation, the kabbalah, the magic chain, necromancy, transmutations, black magic, bewitchments, astrology, charms and philtres, the stone of the philosophers, the universal medicine, divination, the triangle of pantacles, the conjuration of the four, the blazing pentagram. medium and mediator, the septenary of talismans, a warning to the imprudent, the ceremonial of initiates, the key of occultism, the sabbath of the sorcerers, witchcraft and spells, the writing of the stars, philtres and ma

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. waite, author of "devil worship in france" etc, etc "portrait of the author, and all the original engravings" 8vo, 406 pp "cloth" 1896 (pub. 15"s. postage free. 10"s" 6"d" the pillars of the temple, triangle of solomon, the tetragram, the pentagram, magical equilibrium, the fiery sword, realsation, initiation, the kabbalah, the magic chain, necromancy, transmutations, black magic, bewitchments, astrology, charms and philtres, the stone of the philosophers, the universal medicine, divination, the triangle of pantacles, the conjuration of the four, the blazing pentagram, medium and mediator, the septenary of talismans, a warning to the imprudent, the ceremonial of initiates, the key of occultism, the sabbath of the sorcerers, witchcraft and spells, the writing of the stars, philtres and ma

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"the bystander "there is no question about the poetic quality of much of mr. neuburg's verse. we are given visions of love which open new amorous possibilities "daily chronicle" rider's occult publications- just published the kabala of numbers. a handbook dealing with the traditional interpretation of numbers and their predictive value. by "sepharial" author of "a manual of occultism "kabalistic astrology "prognostic astronomy" etc. etc. about 168 pp. crown 8vo, ornamental cloth gilt, 2"s" net- a manual of occultism. a complete exposition of the occult arts and sciences by "sepharial" author of "a manual of astrology "prognostic astronomy "kabalistic astrology" etc. etc. with numerous diagrams and illustrations. 368 pp, handsomely bound in cloth gilt. gilt tops. crown 8vo. 6"s" net. conte

ut 168 pp. crown 8vo, ornamental cloth gilt, 2"s" net- a manual of occultism. a complete exposition of the occult arts and sciences by "sepharial" author of "a manual of astrology "prognostic astronomy "kabalistic astrology" etc. etc. with numerous diagrams and illustrations. 368 pp, handsomely bound in cloth gilt. gilt tops. crown 8vo. 6"s" net. contents: part i. the occult sciences, comprising: astrology- palmistry- thaumaturgy- kabalism- numerology- talismans- hypnotism. part ii. the occult arts, comprising: divination- the tarot cartomancy- crystal gazing- clairvoyance- geomancy- psychometry- dowsing- dreams- sortileges- alchemy. the need for a concise and practical exposition of the main tenets of occultism has long been felt. in this manual of occultism the author has dealt in a luci

ALICE A BAILEY02 INITIATION HUMAN AND SOLAR

ne force centre to another there is a consequent diminution in the centre of withdrawal. this is the basis of the set times and seasons in connection with the initiation ceremony. the sun is the source of all energy and power, and the work of the initiator is facilitated when advantage is taken of favourable solar conditions. the times and seasons are ascertained through esoteric solar and cosmic astrology; this being based, of course, on the correct figures, the true mathematical conception, and a real knowledge of the basic facts concerning the planets and the solar system. the horoscope of the initiate is also invariably cast so as to check the time for an individual initiation, and only when the individual signs blend and coincide with the ceremonial chart by which the initiator is gui

is trust they can eventually work. these formulas are based upon nine symbols which are now recognised: 1. the cross in its varying forms. 2. the lotus. 3. the triangle. 4. the cube. 5. the sphere and the point. 6. eight animal forms, the goat, the bull, the elephant, the man, the dragon, the bear, the lion, and the dog. 7. the line. 8. certain signs of the zodiac, hence the need for the study of astrology. 9. the cup, or the holy grail. all these symbols allied, interwoven, or taken in part, are combined to express one or other of the seven secrets. the initiate has to recognise them by sight as well as to hear them, and by an effort of the will to imprint them irrevocably upon his memory. this he is aided to do in three ways: first, by a long prior training in observation; this can be be

ALICE A BAILEY04 A TREATISE ON COSMIC FIRE

ifestation, the result of the relation of the other two- 10- a treatise on cosmic fire copyright 1998 lucis trust the three aspects of every form are inter-related and susceptible of intercourse, because a. energy is in motion and circulates. b. all forms in the solar system form part of the whole, and are not isolated units. c. this is the basis of brotherhood, of the communion of saints, and of astrology. these three aspects of god, the solar logos, and the central energy or force (for the terms are occultly synonymous) demonstrate through seven centres of force, three major centres and four minor. these seven centres of logoic force are themselves so constituted that they form corporate entities. they are known as a. the seven planetary logoi. b. the seven spirits before the throne. c

ciple in all three cases. the whole mystery of this principle is hidden in two fundamentals: the mystery of the resolution of the six-pointed star, into the five-pointed star.40,(124)41 the mystery of the lords of karma, who are, in themselves, the sole recipients of the mind purposes of that cosmic entity who enfolds our solar logos within his consciousness. when, therefore, the esoteric side of astrology, and of mystical geometry, has been studied, and alliance has been made between these two sciences, a flood of light will be thrown upon this matter of the intelligent principle; when the inner workings of the law of cause and effect (the law whereby the lipika lords govern all their action) is better comprehended, then and then only will the sons of men be able to study with profit the

computation lies in the effect of the following stars and constellations upon our system and upon any particular scheme within the system: a. the great bear. b. the little bear. c. the pole star, especially where our planet is concerned. d. the pleiades. e. the constellation of capricorn. f. draco. g. sirius. h. the various constellations and stars of the zodiac. the mystery is hidden in esoteric astrology, and until the subject of energy working through the etheric body, of radioactivity, and of the transmutation of all bodies from a lower state into a higher is better comprehended, the true mystery of the "influence" of these various bodies upon- 470- a treatise on cosmic fire copyright 1998 lucis trust each other will remain at its present stage an unrevealed secret. if the radiatory ef

xperience. 9. the effect produced in the substance of the sheaths by the influences, or vibrations, of the various planets. this, esoterically understood, is the influence of some one or other of the solar centres, as the forces emanating from them play upon the planetary centres and thereby affect the involved monadic units. this is hidden in the karma of the heavenly man, and when true esoteric astrology comes into being then more anent this will be given out. astrology as now studied and taught misleads more than it helps, and astrological students are as yet learning but the a-b-c of this stupendous subject, and are occupied with the exoteric fringes of that great veil which has been wisely thrown over all planetary lore. 10. another form of energy which must ever be considered is that

aught may be said reach the monadic lives and produce stimulation or retardation according to the nature of the cosmic ideation. these are necessarily entirely outside the ken of average man and are only touched upon as no tabulation would be complete without them. 13. there is also to be borne in mind the play of energy which emanates from any one of those "twelve signs of the zodiac" with which astrology concerns itself. this type of force is primarily concerned with planetary stimulation, with the planetary logoi, and is hidden in their cyclic karma, a karma which of course will incidentally involve those monads and devas which form their bodies and centres- 624- a treatise on cosmic fire copyright 1998 lucis trust 14. we must not ignore the three great waves of energy which sweep cycli

ALICE A BAILEY05 THE LIGHT OF THE SOUL

the colour or quality of the veiling form and through the form itself. these factors make up the sum total of the expression of any identity, god or man, and the appearance of any man in exoteric expression on the physical plane is dependent upon the rhythmic or cyclic outgoing or indrawing energy of the great life in whom he lives and moves and has his being. this is the basis of the science of astrology or the relationship of the planet, or planets to the human being and of their relation to the stars and the various signs of the zodiac. some knowledge of this is essential to the right control of the life currents, so that the disciple can avail himself of the "times and seasons" wherein progress can be expedited. iii. the process of illuminating the lower man becomes possible through t

ALICE A BAILEY08 A TREATISE ON WHITE MAGIC

stem, through the seven major plexi, the lesser nerve ganglia, and the many thousands of nerves, the entire objective man can be responsive to: a. the above mentioned types of force. b. energies generated in and emanating from any part of the planetary etheric web of life. c. the solar web of life. d. the constellations of the zodiac which appear to have a real effect upon our planet and of which astrology is as yet the immature study. e. certain cosmic forces which, it will be recognised later, play upon and produce changes in our solar system and consequently upon our planet and upon all forms upon and within that planetary life. this has been touched upon in the treatise on cosmic fire. to all of these the planetary web of life is responsive, and, when astrologers work in the occult way

and used. the form increases in its strength; let the magician thus continue until the work suffices. let the outer builders cease their labours then, and let the inner workers enter on their cycle. thought-form building. the centres, energies, and rays. astral energy and fear. the right use of energy. the present age and the future. the founding of the hierarchy. the new group of world servers. astrology and the energies. thought-form building in rule ten two facts about the form are stated, which are true of all forms, and three strong injunctions are given in the following terms: the facts are- 156- a treatise on white magic copyright 1998 lucis trust 1. the form absorbs and uses the waters in which it is immersed. 2. as a result it grows in strength. the three injunctions are: 1. let

ion. this is now taking place. knowledge of the seven ray types is beginning to permeate among the thinkers of the race and this knowledge was in past aeons the prerogative of the initiates of the time. held latent in the astrological presentation is that information which will lead disciples to realization, and which will put them en rapport with the seven planetary schemes. real developments in astrology may not be looked for, however, until the new age is really with us and the new orientation achieved. the form of humanity is completed. its right placement within the womb of matter is the objective of the hierarchy, with all the consequent implications. note these words. the need at this time is terrific, and the soul is at the birthing in humanity as a whole. cosmically speaking, if r

ng to the seven types of energy impacts, playing upon the matter of space, one finds the seven types of soul, the seven fields of expression, and the seven grades of consciousness and of ray characteristics. these differentiations as you well know are like the colouring that the prism takes when subjected to the rays of the sun, or to the tracery of pattern found in reflection upon a limpid pool. astrology and the energies to these two energies, a third group of energies must be added, and these are the basis of much of our astrological research. they emanate from the twelve constellations which form our solar zodiac. their effect is infinite and the permutations of these three groups of energies lead to the infinite complication which we find in nature. the claims of the astrologers as to

rimarily the intuition. these energies leave their mark upon every form in every kingdom in nature, acting as a retrograding or- 252- a treatise on white magic copyright 1998 lucis trust a stimulating force. they carry one type of energy on to a fuller expression of the quality of any form, or hold another back from a developed manifestation. it is not opportune here to outline the nature of true astrology. that astrology is a science, and a coming science, is true. that astrology in its highest aspect and its true interpretation will enable man eventually to focus his understanding and to function rightly is equally true. that in the revelations that astrology will make in time to come will be found the secret of the true coordination between soul and form is also correct. but that astrol

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y remarks ii. certain questions and answers iii. ten basic propositions section two i. the seven creative builders the seven rays ii. the rays and the kingdoms in nature iii. the rays and man iv. some tabulations on the rays volume ii i. the egoic ray ii. the ray of the personality i ii. humanity today volume iii i. the zodiac and the rays- 1- copyright 1998 lucis trust ii. the nature of esoteric astrology iii. the science of triangles iv. the sacred and non-sacred planets v. the three major constellations vi. the three crosses vii. the rays, constellations and planets volume iv i. the basic causes of disease ii. the basic requirements for healing i ii. the fundamental laws of healing volume v i. stanzas for disciples ii. the fourteen rules for disciples and initiates i ii. the rays and th

s a body consciousness; there is a sensory apparatus, registering reaction to the environment; there is a consciousness of moods, of quality, of mental reactions to a world of ideas; there is a higher consciousness of plan and of purpose; there is a consciousness of life. it is interesting to note in connection with the deity that this sensory response to environment provides the entire basis for astrology and for the effect of the constellations upon the solar system and the interplanetary forces. we might sum it all up in relation to man as follows: man's form nature reacts in its consciousness to the form nature of deity. the outer garment of the soul (physical, vital and psychic) is part of the outer garment of god. man's self-conscious soul is en rapport with the soul of all things. i

ixth ray period. in attempting to trace back the influence which was the last outcome of the sub-rays, 5.4.3. 2. and 1, it has been suggested that this period of the alchemists and rosicrucians may have been dominated by the fifth sub-ray; the epoch of the flagellants and other fanatical enthusiasts who practised self -torture and mutilation was influenced by the fourth sub-ray; and the time when astrology was widely practised as representing the third sub-ray; while the earlier epoch of the gnostics may have been the outcome of the second sub-ray. but these are only conjectures, and while the last named is possible, there can be no such correspondence of time in the previous cases, as the alchemists, flagellants, and astrologers were all more or less contemporary during the middle ages. t

ich will greatly hasten the evolution and elevation of humanity, and the unfoldment of the human consciousness. there has been for long in esoteric circles much idle and oft foolish talk anent the ray upon which a man may be found. people are as ignorantly excited over being told which is their ray as they are over the portrayal of their past incarnations. the "new teaching on the rays" vies with astrology in its interest. like the athenians, men are always searching for the novel and the unusual, forgetting that every new truth and every new presentation of an old truth carries with it the onus of increased responsibility. however, it is interesting to trace parallels, and it is becoming obvious to the careful student that the emergence of the teaching on the rays has happened at a time w

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998 lucis trust adequately and have achieved, not only an internal group unity, but also harmony between the groups themselves, then some peculiar and esoteric work can be done. such are some of the plans which the hierarchy are attempting to carry forward and in which all true disciples and aspirants can have a part. they are brought to our attention in order to evoke our lasting cooperation. d. astrology and the new groups this law of group progress embodies one of the energies which have gradually been released over the past two centuries. a fuller tide was swept into activity at the time of the may, 1936, full moon and now the growth of the group idea, both in its good and bad aspects, can be imminently expected. as has several times been pointed out to students, this law is connected

r (which is largely a reaction of the physical body) and upon all the latest conclusions of the investigating material scientists the world over. 2. esoteric psychology, such as is embodied in this treatise on the seven rays. this indicates the types of energy and the forces which govern, control and determine the varying aspects of the average man's equipment, and condition his consciousness. 3. astrology, with its indications (little realised as yet) of a man's place "in the sun, and in the general scheme of things. these relate him to the planetary whole and give much information anent the time factors which govern every individual, little as he may think it. it will be recognised that the astrology with which we are here concerned and which i will later somewhat elaborate, does not dea

"in the sun, and in the general scheme of things. these relate him to the planetary whole and give much information anent the time factors which govern every individual, little as he may think it. it will be recognised that the astrology with which we are here concerned and which i will later somewhat elaborate, does not deal with the expression of the personality. it is the planetary and racial astrology which those who work on the inner side, know to be of deep significance. it is the astrology of discipleship and the relation of the stars to the activities of the soul which they regard of importance. it is the astrology of initiation with which they are most profoundly concerned. though the time is not yet, we shall some day be able to cast the horoscope of the soul, and make more clea

n, a wise solution of the difficulties, and a correct interpretation of the peculiarities with which they are so frequently confronted. when to this acceptance can be added a study of the seven major types, the science of psychology will be brought another step nearer its eventual usefulness as a major instrument in the technique of human perfecting. they will be greatly helped also by a study of astrology from the angle of energy contacts, of the lines of least resistance, and as one of the determining influences and characteristics of the type under consideration. i refer not here to the casting of a horoscope with the objective of discovering the future or of determining action. this aspect of astrological interpretation will become less and less useful as men achieve the power to contr

andpoint of its relation to the seven major centres in the body. in many cases, the glands indicate the condition of the centres. thus an understanding of the force system of the patient will take place. the science of the centres is yet in its infancy, as is the science of the rays and the science of- 291- a treatise on the seven rays- volume ii: esoteric psychology ii copyright 1998 lucis trust astrology. but much is being learned and developed along these three lines and when the present barriers are down and true scientific investigation is instituted along these lines, a new era will begin for the human being. these three sciences will constitute the three major departments of the science of psychology in the new age, plus the contributions of modern psychology and the insight into th

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ssibility that this group's main initial work will be concerned with the problem of reincarnation. that problem deals with the taking of an outer garment or form under the law of rebirth. 8. the psychologists will form this next group and they will be concerned with the revelation of the fact of the soul and with the new psychology which will be based upon the seven ray types and the new esoteric astrology. their major task will be to relate, through approved techniques, the soul and the personality, leading to the revelation of divinity through the medium of- 32- discipleship in the new age- volume i copyright 1998 lucis trust humanity. they will act also as transmitters of illumination between groups of thinkers and as illuminators of group thought. they transmit energy from one thought

re definitely assets and are the hallmark of the advanced disciple. this i think you know without my telling you. but all these contacts involve the handling of force and present their own unique problems- 336- discipleship in the new age- volume i copyright 1998 lucis trust your mental body is on the fifth ray of concrete knowledge or science. hence your interest and usefulness in the science of astrology which is in many ways the science of sciences. hence also your keen mind, your untiring search for truth and your power to achieve light on many matters. the one point you should remember is that the fifth ray is a crystallising factor and (in conjunction with the will and power developed by you in your last life) could tend to make you dogmatic and consequently separative. this must be

ation and the final volume is in process of writing. volumes one and two deal with the- 595- discipleship in the new age- volume i copyright 1998 lucis trust seven rays and their seven psychological types and thus lay the foundation for the new psychology for which modern psychology, materialistic as it may be, has laid a sound basis. volume three is entirely given over to the subject of esoteric astrology and forms a unit in itself. it is intended to launch the new astrology which is founded on the soul and not on the personality. orthodox astrology sets up a chart which gives the fate and destiny of the personality, and when that personality is little evolved or is only of an average development, it can be and often is amazingly correct. it is not so correct, however, in the case of high

lity, and when that personality is little evolved or is only of an average development, it can be and often is amazingly correct. it is not so correct, however, in the case of highly developed people, aspirants, disciples and initiates who are beginning to control their stars and consequently their actions; the events and the happenings in their lives then become unpredictable. the new and future astrology endeavours to give the key to the horoscope of the soul, as it is conditioned by the soul ray and not by the personality ray; enough has been given by me to enable astrologers, who are interested and of the new inclination, to work out the future from the angle of this new approach. astrology is a fundamental and most necessary science. a.a.b. is not well versed in astrology; she cannot

ALICE A BAILEY14 THE REAPPEARANCE OF THE CHRIST

as teacher and spiritual leader of humanity during the age which is so rapidly drawing to a close, he also recognised the work which he would do when that age came to an end and the new astronomical cycle came into existence. the average christian is singularly unaware of the times and cycles through which our planet passes, under influence of solar progression. the at present dubious science of astrology has sidetracked the legitimate interest of humanity in the astronomical teaching and its spiritual interpretation of the passage of the sun through the signs of the zodiac. yet, in the new testament, that recognition is clearly revealed and colours the presentation of the entire gospel story. it is found also in the old testament. what was the sin of the children of israel in the desert

it was st. paul who was responsible for this emphasis. a paralleling instance of a similar distortion was also of jewish origin and appeared in the early stages of the cycle of aries, the ram. we are told that the children of israel fell down and worshipped the golden calf, the symbol of taurus, the bull; this was the preceding astronomical cycle. these are astronomical cycles and not a presented astrology. in the early stages of aries, the teaching reverted to that of taurus and in the early stages of pisces, it reverted to that of aries and thus set the seal of retrogression upon the teaching which now controls so many orthodox christians. buddha answered the questions posited in his time by giving out the four noble truths, which satisfactorily and eternally answer man's demand of why

in the other parts of the world; during this cycle came the buddha, shri krishna and sankaracharya; finally we have the age of pisces the fishes, which brought to us the christ. the sequence of the mysteries which each of the signs of the zodiac embodies will be clarified for us by the christ, because the public consciousness today demands something more definite and spiritually real than modern astrology, or all the pseudo-occultism so widely extant. in the era which lies ahead, after the reappearance of the christ, hundreds of thousands of men and women everywhere will pass through some one or other of the great expansions of consciousness, but the mass reflection will be that of the renunciation (though this does not mean that the masses will by any means take the fourth initiation; th

tions of a religious nature? why does mental science, the unity movement and the new thought presentation attract people away from the better established organisations? note the use of the word "organisations; it holds the key to the problem. why is there a growing emphasis upon the eastern theologies, upon the various yogas, upon buddhistic teachings and oriental faiths? why do such teachings as astrology, numerology and various magical rituals find so many adherents whilst the churches remain empty or are only attended by old people, the conservatives and reactionaries or by those who go there by force of habit, or desperate unhappiness? what is wrong, finally, with our presentation of the spiritual realities and the truths of the ages? many answers can be given. the most important one i

ALICE A BAILEY15 THE DESTINY OF THE NATIONS

he next three centuries be developed in the race of men: 1. through the development of soul contact among the advanced members of the race. this contact will relate soul knowledge with brain impression and, if the meditating factor of the mind is duly trained and controlled, there will be a correct foreknowledge of individual destiny and coming events. 2. through the development of the science of astrology a science which is, as yet, in its infancy and which is based on so many uncertain factors that it is difficult for a student to arrive at those true indications which will truly present the future. character indications and small personality happenings can frequently and correctly be deduced but the general subject remains until today much too nebulous for certitude. i will later deal w

differentiates itself into nationalities, living at one period of time upon certain territories and so constituting that amalgamation of forms which we call nations or races. basically and fundamentally the souls, informing these nations or races, remain detached from identification with them until such time as such souls can function on earth. until, therefore, astrologers know more about group astrology and know also how to determine past influences as well as forecasts, it will not be possible for them to assign the correct ruling signs to the various countries and nations or to check the accuracy or the inaccuracy of the statements which i may make in the following tabulations. that type of astrology which concerns itself with the past, we call essential astrology esoterically, in con

o determine past influences as well as forecasts, it will not be possible for them to assign the correct ruling signs to the various countries and nations or to check the accuracy or the inaccuracy of the statements which i may make in the following tabulations. that type of astrology which concerns itself with the past, we call essential astrology esoterically, in contradistinction to predictive astrology. past conditioning factors are basic and essential to the expression of the present and to what happens in the human family at any given moment, and from a proper understanding of the rules which should (but as yet do not) govern the processes of what is sometimes called the rectifying of a horoscope when the exact moment of birth is not known will come the future science of ascertaining

8th. leo. 5th great britain. london. leo. 5th. libra. 7th italy .r ome .t aurus. 2nd. leo. 5th poland .w arsaw .c apricorn .1 0th .p isces. 12th russia. moscow .t aurus. 2nd. aquarius. 11th united states. washington. cancer. 4th. sagittarius. 9th an analysis of the signs ruling the different countries will make certain outstanding conditions apparent and even with the small knowledge of esoteric astrology now available will make certain definite information emerge in your minds as vitally explanatory. capricorn, for instance, seldom appears as a sign governing the egoic expression of any nation but quite often as governing the personality manifestation, or the exoteric country. austria, greece, india, japan and spain have capricorn as their personality rulers, indicating age, crystallisat

tance, france or japan; others have been great and powerful nations but are so no longer, but the strain is there, and of these, india and the jewish race are illustrations. other nations are, relatively speaking, very modern, as for instance the german nation, yet the strain is very ancient. strains, types, races, nations, branches and sub-branches produce a bewildering kaleidoscope before which astrology necessarily stands confused. but to the eye of the enlightened esotericist, certain entities emerge clearly and form the nations of the world; the important factor always to remember is that it is humanity as a whole which is the factor to be considered. the simile of the human body with its definitely recognised areas of expression, and the organisms which, in their turn, control and co

ALICE A BAILEY17 TELEPATHY AND THE ETHERIC VEHICLE

rm and consciousness together in one expressive livingness conditions the radiation of the form, its responsiveness or non-responsiveness to the environing energies and the general nature of the informing life, plus its creative ability- 103- telepathy and the etheric vehicle copyright 1998 lucis trust much that i have given you here will serve to elucidate that which i have written upon esoteric astrology*(15) it will give you the key to that science of relationships which is essentially the key to astrology and also to the science of laya yoga. this latter science has (fortunately for the aryan race) fallen into disrepute since later atlantean days; it will, however, be restored and used upon a higher turn of the spiral, during the next five hundred years. when correctly and rightly rest

ght 1998 lucis trust symbol-making faculty which all men possess, the concept of our planet as a great lotus composed of many interweaving energies, located within the greater form of the solar system which is, as we know, esoterically portrayed as a twelve-petalled lotus. this lotus, the earth, is responsive to the many entering energies with which i dealt at some length in my book upon esoteric astrology*(16) at the heart of this vast sea of energies is to be found that cosmic consciousness to whom we give the name of sanat kumara, the lord of the world, the ancient of days. it is his will-to-be which brought his manifested form into the tangible arena of life; it is his will-to-good which activates the law of evolution and carries his form, with the myriad lesser forms of which it is co

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w age, volume ii, section 3. 11: discipleship in the new age, vol. ii. 12: the reappearance of the christ. 13: a treatise on the seven rays, volume iv (pp. 72-73. 14: a treatise on the seven rays, volume i. 15: a treatise on the seven rays, volume iii; the destiny of the nations. 16: a treatise on the seven rays, volume iii- 114- telepathy and the etheric vehiofcopyright 1998 lucis trust esoteric astrology a treatise on the seven rays volume iii by alice a. bailey copyright 1951 by lucis trust copyright renewed 1979 by lucis trust- 1- copyright 1998 lucis trust- 2- a treatise on the seven rays- volume iii: esoteric astrology copyright 1998 lucis trust tabulations tabulation i tabulation ii tabulation iii tabulation iv tabulation v tabulation vi tabulation vii tabulation viii tabulation ix

trology copyright 1998 lucis trust tabulations tabulation i tabulation ii tabulation iii tabulation iv tabulation v tabulation vi tabulation vii tabulation viii tabulation ix tabulation x chapter i the zodiac and the rays what i have to say first on this subject is entirely of a preliminary nature. i seek to lay the ground for a somewhat new approach a far more esoteric approach to the science of astrology. certain things i may say will probably be regarded by the academic and uninspired astrologer as revolutionary, or as erroneous, as improbable or unprovable. as yet, however, astrology has not really proved itself to the world of thought and science, in spite of many definitely demonstrable successes. i would ask all of you, therefore, who read and study this section of a treatise on the

would ask all of you, therefore, who read and study this section of a treatise on the seven rays to bear in mind the above comments and to preserve a willingness to consider hypotheses and to make an effort to weigh a theory or suggestion and to test out conclusions over the course of a few years. if you can do this, there may come to you an awakening of the intuition which will translate modern astrology into something of real moment and significance to the world. it is intuitional astrology which must eventually supersede what is today called astrology, thus bringing about a return to the knowledge of that ancient science which related the constellations and our solar system, drew attention to the nature of the zodiac and informed humanity as to the basic interrelations which govern and

ich must eventually supersede what is today called astrology, thus bringing about a return to the knowledge of that ancient science which related the constellations and our solar system, drew attention to the nature of the zodiac and informed humanity as to the basic interrelations which govern and control the phenomenal and subjective worlds- 3- a treatise on the seven rays- volume iii: esoteric astrology copyright 1998 lucis trust 1. three basic statements. the statement is frequently made that astrology is an exact science but that is far from correct in spite of the many mathematical computations. astrology is based, curiously enough, upon illusion for, as well you know, the zodiac is naught but the imaginary path of the sun through the heavens, and this as it appears from the standpoi

ht may deny that this is the commonly accepted attitude. yet for purposes of clarity and in connection with the general public the inference is permitted and accepted by the ignorant. upon this theory anent the zodiac rests very largely what we call the great illusion, and i would have you bear this in mind as you study with me the newer approaches of this greatest and oldest of all the sciences. astrology is a science which must be restored to its original beauty and truth before the world can gain a truer perspective and a more just and accurate appreciation of the divine plan, as it is expressed at this time through the wisdom of the ages. the second statement which i would make is that astrology is essentially the purest presentation of occult truth in the world at this time, because i

ALICE A BAILEY19 THE UNFINISHED AUTOBIOGRAPHY

ters of the wisdom, under the direction of the christ, are working out gigantic plans of world salvage. this attempt to lead humanity onward along new and more definite lines and on a much larger scale than heretofore is made possible by the coming in of the aquarian age. this aquarian age is both astronomical and astrological in import. there is a very strong prejudice in the world today against astrology and this is understandable and also constitutes a definite safeguard for the gullible and the stupid. predictional astrology is, to my personal point of view, both a menace and a handicap. if a person is highly developed they will begin to rule their stars. they will do the unpredictable and their horoscopes will prove inaccurate and have no meaning at all. if a person is undeveloped the

astrological implications to astronomical happenings the story is very different. people hear the statement made that we are now transitting into the sign aquarius which means that from the angle of the zodiac, which is the imaginary path of the sun in the heavens, the sun appears to be going through the constellation aquarius. this is an astronomical fact at this time and has nothing to do with astrology. the influence, however, of the sign through which the sun may be passing at any particular world period is irrefutable and i can prove it to you here and now. prior to the jewish dispensation when moses was leading the children of israel out of egypt the sun was in the sign taurus. it was passing through the sign of the bull. we then had the appearance on earth of the mithraic mysteries

ion itself was governed by the sign of aries, the ram, through which the sun was passing for the next 2,000 years. then we have the appearance of the scapegoat in jewish history. we have the bible story of the ram caught in the thicket and all this was due to the influence of the passing of the sun through the sign of the bull and the sign of the ram. something apart from the findings of academic astrology, which even at present could only touch a very few people, produced these natural reactions. some influence, emanating from the sign of the bull and the sign of the ram produced the symbology which conditioned the religious life of the people of that era. this becomes still more apparent when the sun transitted into the next constellation, the sign of pisces the fishes. then we had the a

ope to develop certain groups that will use some of the techniques with which the tibetan has dealt in what will probably be his outstanding work, a treatise on the seven rays. there he elaborates a new school of healing. he gives the technique for building the path of light between soul and spirit, just as man has created a path between himself and the soul. he emphasises, also, the new esoteric astrology which deals with the purpose of the soul and the way which the disciple must tread. he also gives the fourteen rules which initiates have to follow, and this treatise in five volumes is, therefore, a complete compendium of the spiritual life and presents those new formulations of ancient truths which during the aquarian age will guide humanity. towards 1934 we began to visit other parts

ur volumes, two of which are already published, one is ready for publication and the final volume is in process of writing. volumes one and two deal with the seven rays and their seven psychological types and thus lay the foundation for the new psychology for which modern psychology, materialistic as it may be, has laid a sound basis. volume three is entirely given over to the subject of esoteric astrology and forms a unit in itself. it is intended to launch the new astrology which is founded on the soul and not on the personality. orthodox astrology sets up a chart which gives the fate and destiny of the personality and when that personality is little evolved or is only of an average development, it can be and often is amazingly correct. it is not so correct, however, in the case of highl

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e flow between the seven centres, between the centres themselves and the areas which they control. this will mark a tremendous advance in wise and useful approach; it will produce a basic simplification; it will lead to more correct methods of healing, particularly as clairvoyant vision is developed and becomes recognised by science, and known to be an extension of a normal sense. 10. as the true astrology comes into its own and is developed into a reputable science, the charts of the soul and of the personality can be related to each other; then the etheric body will be checked by correct astrological conclusions, and the physician will be on far surer ground than he now is. the astrology of the past concerned the life of the personality; the astrology of the future will indicate the purp

ic body will be checked by correct astrological conclusions, and the physician will be on far surer ground than he now is. the astrology of the past concerned the life of the personality; the astrology of the future will indicate the purpose of the soul, and will completely revolutionise medicine (among other things. it must, however, be lifted out of the hands of those interested in predictional astrology, out of the hands of the thousands who at this time spend much time "casting" horoscopes (seeking to interpret their usually erroneous conclusions, and placed in the hands of trained mathematical scientists and in the hands of those who have given as much time to scientific training along astrological lines as is now given to training a reputable physician, a chemist or a biologist. 11

acting himself consciously from the prison of the body. but much research has to take place first. the fact, however, that the problem is recognised and that speculation and investigation are rife, indicate that the time has come karmically and from the angle of human evolutionary development for a study of the etheric body, of the conditioning rays which govern its manifestation in space, and of astrology, which governs its manifestation in time. it is for this reason that the world today is full of groups in revolt against orthodox medicine wrongly in revolt, because in their fanatical enthusiasm for their particular approach to the problem of healing, they ignore the beneficent aspects of developed medical science. they thus attempt to throw overboard the contribution of the ages to man

tatement, i refer to no affirmative or speculative science such as christian science or those schools of thought which trace all disease to the power of thought. i am concerned with the immediate necessity of right psychological training, based upon a knowledge of the constitution of man, upon the science of the seven rays (the forces which condition man and make him what he is, and upon esoteric astrology; i am concerned with the application of the knowledges, hitherto regarded as peculiar and esoteric, which are slowly coming under general consideration, and which have made great progress during the past twenty-five years. i am not concerned with the abolition of medical treatment, nor am i concerned with endorsing the newer modes of treatment all of which are still in the experimental s

ALICE A BAILEY21 EDUCATION IN THE NEW AGE

te triple integration. not all can pass into the higher grades, and this must be appreciated. the gauging of ability will be based upon an understanding of the ray types (the science of esoteric psychology, on a- 38- education in the new age copyright 1998 lucis trust comprehension of the condition of the glandular and physiological equipment, upon certain specific tests, and upon the new form of astrology. i would here make a simple request to the earnest student. ponder on the following four statements: 1. the antahkarana expresses the quality of the magnetism which opens the door into the teaching centre of the great white lodge. 2. the antahkarana is the conscious integrating force. 3. the antahkarana is the medium of light transference. 4. the antahkarana concerns the continuity of ma

the training of the physical body, the control of the emotional body- 50- education in the new age copyright 1998 lucis trust and the development of right mental apprehension must proceed sequentially, with due attention to the time factor, and also to that period wherein planned coordination of all aspects of the man should be carefully developed. second: the recognition of the facts of esoteric astrology. when this becomes possible there will be an opportunity to train the child from its earliest breath. a careful record will be kept of that exact moment, the moment of birth, or of the first breath, often accompanied by the first cry. character delineations will be noted and compared with the developing subject and also with the ray chart, and the relation of these two the horoscope and

accompanied by the first cry. character delineations will be noted and compared with the developing subject and also with the ray chart, and the relation of these two the horoscope and the ray chart will be subjected to a careful analysis every seven years. these processes will guide the educator in the necessary steps which should be taken wisely to hasten the child's unfoldment. modern ordinary astrology, with its prevision factor, its emphasis upon the nonessential points and upon the physical concerns of the incarnated soul, will be gradually superseded by the recognition of relationships, of life objectives, of basic character predispositions and of the soul purpose, and much will then become possible to the wise friend and guide of youth which is what every educator should aim to be

ate task of fitting the human being for life, can throw upon the problem. at the same time, it is essential that such schools and colleges preserve as much of the ordinary demanded curriculum as is possible, so as to be able to demonstrate their adequacy when in competition with other recognised educational systems. if a true understanding of the seven ray types, of the constitution of man and of astrology, plus a right application of a synthetic psychology is of any use at all, it must demonstrate itself in the production of a correctly coordinated, wisely developed, highly intelligent and mentally directed human being. the trouble with the majority of the previous attempts to impose a form of the new age education upon the modern child has been of a twofold nature: first, there has been

ALICE A BAILEY22 DISCIPLESHIP IN THE NEW AGE VOLUME II

ee of response to ray stimulant of any particular vehicle in relation to total, balanced progress. he knew also the conditioning rays of the previous incarnation which may appear as a "hangover" not to be developed but to be transcended- 2- discipleship in the new age- volume ii copyright 1998 lucis trust he knew the astrological characteristics of the soul, a factor as yet unknown to present day astrology but of much importance in advanced stages of discipleship. he knew the exact condition and degree of unfoldment of all the force centres in the chela which in certain cases he stated in exact percentages. even with this knowledge given us we could not know which centre to stimulate next nor how much. moreover djwhal khul has said that given a consecrated active life of selfless service t

ALICE A BAILEY23 THE EXTERNALISATION OF THE HIERARCHY

erefore, the emanator of energies which nourish and aid the growth of the christ consciousness; aquarius is the coming expression of the- 101- the externalisation of the hierarchy copyright 1998 lucis trust group consciousness which is the first and immediate revelation of the ever present christ consciousness on a large scale in humanity. jupiter also, exoterically and from the angle of orthodox astrology, rules sagittarius, the sign of discipleship, and also pisces, the sign of the world saviours. the implications will, therefore, be obvious to real students. in considering these great energies, there is little you can do beyond accepting if you care to do so my statements anent them, regarding them as interesting and simply explanatory hypotheses. there is little that you can do (or i e

al bias. the advent of christ, or his "second coming" is anxiously anticipated by many orthodox christians, who regard this world war as indicating the end of the world and as preparatory to the appearance of the christ, to bring peace on earth. others, more orientally minded, await the appearance of an avatar who will transmit from god the needed world message or new type of energy. prophecy and astrology indicate a coming one and their many differing opinions seem to converge on him; occultists invoke everywhere the forces of light and call for the appearance of that extra-planetary potency to whom they give the title "spirit of peace" those with no religious or metaphysical bias recognise, however, that all times of emergency seem ever to evoke some liberator or some man or group of men

ces of materialism and cruelty will not triumph. again i say to you, the hierarchy stands. go forward with assurance. a deeply rooted subjective process is taking place in the human consciousness which is evocative and producing definite effects. this needs to be recognised and the nature of invocation understood by all who seek to aid their fellowmen. as i explained elsewhere in detail (esoteric astrology, pages 570-575, this process of invocation falls into two stages in the life of the individual and also today in the life of humanity as a whole. the stage of aspiration, irregular and vague but gradually becoming focussed and assuming power; and the stage of mysticism with its uncomfortably recognised dualism; this merges into occultism which is the intelligent study of that which is hi

ALICE A BAILEY24 A TREATISE ON THE SEVEN RAYS VOLUME V THE RAYS AND THE INITIATIONS

subject and have endeavoured to show the importance of this teaching from the psychological angle, because the new psychology is in the making. if esoteric teaching is eventually to be public in its presentation, it will be given out along the lines of psychology because esoteric teaching in its fullest and deepest sense concerns the consciousness aspect of man and god. 4. the teaching on the new astrology. this teaching too has gone out to a few hundred students before its publication in book form. this new astrology has been hitherto ignored by those astrologers who have read it and (with the exception of four astrologers who have deeply appreciated it but who wish i would be more explicit) see little in it. i have given enough, could the open-minded astrologer but realise, to establish

this teaching too has gone out to a few hundred students before its publication in book form. this new astrology has been hitherto ignored by those astrologers who have read it and (with the exception of four astrologers who have deeply appreciated it but who wish i would be more explicit) see little in it. i have given enough, could the open-minded astrologer but realise, to establish the coming astrology on a firm basis; the accuracy of what i have given will in the course of time he ascertained when astrologers who are dealing with the horoscopes of advanced people and disciples will use the esoteric planets as- 164- a treatise on the seven rays- volume v: the rays and the initiations copyright 1998 lucis trust given by me, and not the orthodox planets as usually used. the accuracy of t

fourth kingdom in nature. other planets and other constellations are also related to the human family, but their relation is more aggressively (if i might use that word) related to the three subhuman kingdoms; with these we shall not here deal. their relation to the human kingdom has been covered by me in the astrological section of this treatise: a treatise on the seven rays, vol. iii (esoteric astrology. you will note that i have here indicated the existence of five triangles: 1. that existing in the interplay of the energies of the three buddhas of activity who create a triangle, closely related to the planet saturn. 2. the triangle of the three rays through whom the three buddhas work- 175- a treatise on the seven rays- volume v: the rays and the initiations copyright 1998 lucis trust

with the influence of the seven basic energies or rays upon his unfoldment and his history, and (in a briefer manner) upon the world in which he lives and upon the environment which aids and conditions him. in the third volume we took into consideration the influences of the constellations and planets upon the man and upon our planet, the earth, and gave much time to the consideration of esoteric astrology; the rays, the signs, the constellations and the planets are all of them closely interrelated and the human being is the recipient of the energies and forces which they emanate or distribute. this makes the man what he essentially is at any one time whilst in incarnation. we next considered the subject of healing because of the necessity of understanding the limitations psychological and

ALICE BAILEY THE LABOURS OF HERCULES

es, principalities and powers through the medium of which the one life guides all creation onward to a glorious consummation. such is the goal towards which hercules worked, and such is the goal before humanity as a whole, whose ultimate group achievement will be brought about by the many individual perfections. astrological connotations a secondary object of this study is to present an aspect of astrology which will differ from that usually expressed. we shall trace the story of hercules as he passed through the twelve signs of the zodiac. in each sign he expressed its characteristics, and in each sign, he achieved some fresh knowledge of himself, and through that knowledge demonstrated the power of the sign and acquired the gifts which the sign conferred. in each of the signs we shall fi

ssed its characteristics, and in each sign, he achieved some fresh knowledge of himself, and through that knowledge demonstrated the power of the sign and acquired the gifts which the sign conferred. in each of the signs we shall find him surmounting his natural tendencies, controlling and governing his destiny, and demonstrating the fact that the stars incline, but do not control [7] the form of astrology which will, i believe, in time supersede the ordinary kind, dealing with horoscopes, is that synthetic presentation of cosmic happenings which have their reflection in our planetary life, in the life of humanity as a whole, and in the life of the individual, who is ever the microcosm of the macrocosm. this type of astrology confines its attention primarily to the unfolding of the plan of

l can alone reveal the vaster purpose. these are the ideas that must eventually supersede our personal concentrations. our small life histories must disappear in the larger picture. hercules astrologically enacted the life history of every aspirant, and demonstrated the part which the unit must play in the eternal enterprise. a great eastern teacher has expressed in connection with the zodiac and astrology this suggestive thought- 8- the labours of hercules "that astrology is a science and a coming science is true. that astrology in its highest aspect and its true interpretation will eventually enable man to focus his understanding and to function rightly is equally true. that in the revelations that astrology will make in time to come will be found the secret of the true coordination betw

bours of hercules "that astrology is a science and a coming science is true. that astrology in its highest aspect and its true interpretation will eventually enable man to focus his understanding and to function rightly is equally true. that in the revelations that astrology will make in time to come will be found the secret of the true coordination between soul and form is also correct. but that astrology has not yet been discovered. too much is overlooked and too little known to make astrology the exact science that many claim it to be. the claim will be fulfiled at some future date, but the time is not yet [8] astrology as now practised is doomed to break down, owing to the rapidity with which souls are controlling their personalities. the casting of the horoscope of the soul will not b

cience that many claim it to be. the claim will be fulfiled at some future date, but the time is not yet [8] astrology as now practised is doomed to break down, owing to the rapidity with which souls are controlling their personalities. the casting of the horoscope of the soul will not be based on our three dimensional knowledge, for the laws of time and space have no hold over the soul (esoteric astrology. we will therefore in this study deal with an astrology which will be non-mathematical and which will have no relation to the casting of horoscopes. it will concern itself with the twelve types of energy by means of which consciousness of the divine reality is brought about through the medium of form. in no distant heaven and in no subjective state did hercules arrive at this knowledge

AN INTRO TO STUDY OF THE KABALAH

dy, thus connecting the kabalah with mental and moral philosophy and ethics. by three lines again we consider the sephiroth to be divisible into four planes, upon each of which i have already said you must conceive the whole ten sephiroth to be immanent. by a series of six lines we group them into seven planes referable to the worlds of the seven planetary powers, thus connecting the kabalah with astrology (w. gorn old has recently published a volume called "kabalistic astrology) to each sephira were allotted in briah an especial archangel, and in yetzirah an army of angels; these connect the kabalah with talismanic magic. there is also a close relation between the old kabalistic theology and alchymy; each sephira of assiah becomes the allegoric emblem of one of the metals: and there is a

BALANONES TEMPLE OF SET FAQ

s in truth whatever] 4.2 ritual practices setian ritual practice is generally not discussed in public forums. however, some specific questions seem to require answers- do you sacrifice animals (or children? no. see the ref document for a more detailed discussion of this, and for other questions/answers concerning our ritual practices. 4.3 occult studies discussion of other occult studies (such as astrology, thelema and crowley, are found in the ref document> 5.0 the organization 5.1 membership in the temple note: most of these sections are explored in more depth in the ref document- exploration joining the temple of set is a serious decision. anyone who is attracted to the temple of set through the things you see and hear should investigate thoroughly before applying for membership- affili

BELL CHRISTOPHER PAUL TSIU MARPO THE CAREER OF A TIBETAN PROTECTOR DEITY

rned from an instructor during initiation into particular ritual cycles. mudras are rarely described in ritual texts themselves. such extratextual instruction makes it difficult to provide a detailed outline of the ritual as it is actually performed. third, and most importantly, this inexactness prevents a complete understanding of the preliminary and concluding ritual processes. for instance, as astrology represents a strong component not only in tibetan ritual but in daily life, there is no doubt a certain astrological procedure that must first be consulted and agreed upon before a ritual such as this can take place. also, the actual procurement, construction, and consecration of many ritual implements take place prior even to the preparation outline, and the details of how these are don

BLAVATSKY H P ANTHROPOGENESIS

elve subordinate powers, also subordinate, in turn, to each of the seven "mystery-gods" of the planets "the seven higher make the seven lhas create the world" states a commentary; which means that our earth, leaving aside the rest, was created or fashioned by terrestrial spirits, the "regents" being simply the supervisors. this is the first germ, the seed of that which grew later into the tree of astrology and astrolatry. the higher ones were the kosmocratores, the fabricators of our solar system. this is borne out by all the ancient cosmogonies: that of hermes, of the chaldees, of the aryans, of the egyptians, and even of the jews. heaven's belt, the signs of the zodiac (the sacred animals, are as much the bne' alhim (sons of the gods or the elohim) as the spirits of the earth; but they a

ral figure of one of the seven main branches of the ancient wisdom religion" and, as the seven principles which correspond to the seven distinct states of pragna, or consciousness, are allied to seven states of matter and the seven forms of force, the division must be the same in all that concerns the earth* venus is thus[[diagram] the earth[[diagram[[vol. 2, page] 30 the secret doctrine. also of astrology, represented venus in its astronomical tables as a globe poised over a cross, and the earth, as a globe under a cross. the esoteric meaning of this is "earth fallen into generation, or into the production of its species through sexual union" but the later western nations did not fail to give quite a different interpretation. they explained this sign through their mystics- guided by the l

chiefs of the "transgressing" angels in enoch, who descending upon ardis, the top of mount armon, bound themselves by swearing loyalty to each other. it is said that azaziel taught men to make swords, knives, shields, to fabricate mirrors) to make one see what is behind him (viz "magic mirrors. amazarak taught all the sorcerers and dividers of roots; amers taught the solution of magic; barkayal, astrology; akibeel, the meaning of portents and signs; tamial, astronomy; and asaradel taught the motion of the moon "these seven were the first instructors of the fourth man (i.e, of the fourth race. but why should allegory be always understood as meaning all that its dead-letter expresses[[vol. 2, page] 377 the fallacies of the two churches. it is the symbolical representation of the great strug

the king of the peris* he had a shield as famous as that of achilles, only instead of serving against an enemy in war, it served as a protection against black magic, the sorcery of the devs. gian-ben-gian had reigned 2,000 years when iblis, the devil, was permitted by god to defeat the devs and scatter them to the other end of the world. even the magic shield, which, produced on the principles of astrology, destroyed charms, enchantments, and bad spells, could not prevail against iblis, who was an agent of fate (or karma* they count ten kings in their last metropolis called khanoom, and make the tenth, kaimurath, identical with the hebrew adam. these kings answer to the ten antediluvian generations of kings as given by berosus. distorted as those legends are now found, one can hardly fail

es b.c" ewald came down still harder on chwolsohn, and finally m. renan. in the "revue germanique* the ex-pupil pulls down the authority of his master, by asking him to show a reason why his nabathean agriculture should not be the fraudulent work of some jew of the third or fourth century of our era? it can hardly be otherwise- argues the romancer of the "life of jesus" since, in this in-folio on astrology and sorcery we recognise in the personages introduced by qu-tamy, all the patriarchs of the biblical legends, such as adam-adami, anouka-noah, and his ibrahim-abraham etc, etc" this is no reason, since adam and others are generic names. meanwhile it is humbly submitted that, all things considered, an apocrypha- if even of the third century a.d, instead of the thirteenth century b.c, as s

BLAVATSKY H P COSMOGENESIS

lipika are with the destiny of every man and the birth of every child, whose life is already traced in the astral light not fatalistically, but only because the future, like the past, is ever alive in the present- they may also be said to exercise an influence on the science of horoscopy. we must admit the truth of the latter whether we will or not. for, as observed by one of the modern adepts of astrology "now that photography has revealed to us the chemical influence of the sidereal system, by fixing on the sensitized plate of the apparatus milliards of stars and planets that had hitherto baffled the efforts of the most powerful telescopes to discover them, it becomes easier to understand how our solar system can, at the birth of a child, influence his brain- virgin of any impression- in

day the gates of the terra incognita of the biologist, now called the dark mystery of embryology (see text and note infra (f) the fifth group is a very mysterious one, as it is connected with the microcosmic pentagon, the five-pointed star representing man. in india and egypt these dhyanis were connected with the crocodile, and their abode is in capricornus. these are convertible terms in indian astrology, as this (tenth) sign of the zodiac is called makara, loosely translated "crocodile" the word itself is occultly interpreted in various ways, as will be shown further on. in egypt the defunct man- whose symbol is the pentagram or the five-pointed star, the points of which represent the limbs of a man- was shown emblematically transformed into a crocodile: sebakh or sevekh "or seventh" as

h the hindus, a kind of sidereal don juan, a "king" and the father, albeit illegitimate, of buddha- wisdom, which relates to occult knowledge, a wisdom gathered through a thorough acquaintance with lunar mysteries including those of sexual generation (see "holy of holies* if instead of being taught in sunday schools useless lessons from the bible, the armies of the ragged and the poor were taught astrology- so far, at any rate, as the occult properties of the moon and its hidden influences on generation are concerned, then there would be little need to fear increase of the population nor to resort to the questionable literature of the malthusians for its arrest. for it is the moon and her[[footnote continued on next page[[vol. 1, page] 229 many streams, but one source. juno, etc, that conn

st published at that time. then the new york press arose in arms (the "sun" and the "world" chiefly) against our presuming to correct or find fault with such a star of learning. on p. 519, vol. i, we had said, that herodotus when treating of that pyramid "might have added that, externally it symbolized the creative principle of nature, and illustrated also the principles of geometry, mathematics, astrology, and astronomy. internally, it was a majestic fane, in whose sombre recesses were performed the mysteries, and whose walls had often witnessed the initiation-scenes of members of the royal family. the porphyry sarcophagus, which professor piazzi smyth, astronomer royal of scotland, degrades into a corn-bin, was the baptismal font, upon emerging from which the neophyte was "born again" an

koning among all nations, either independently, or intermediately and indirectly by tuition. it was the mode with the hebrews, for even to-day they calculate the calendar by means of the 354 and 355 of the lunar year, and we possess a special evidence that it was the mode with the ancient egyptians, as to which this is the proof[[footnote(s* ancient mythology includes ancient astronomy as well as astrology. the planets were the hands pointing out, on the dial of our solar system, the hours of certain periodical events. thus, mercury was the messenger appointed to keep time during the daily solar and lunar phenomena, and was otherwise connected with the god and goddess of light[[vol. 1, page] 390 the secret doctrine "the basic idea underlying the religious philosophy of the hebrews was that

BLUE EQUINOX

book. liber clvii. the tao teh king. a new translation, with a commentary, by the master therion. this is the most exalted and yet practical of the chinese classics. liber clxv. the account of the attainment of a master of the temple: given in full detail by frater o.i.v.v.i.o. this is the record of a man who actually attained by the system taught by the a.a. liber dxxxvi. a complete treatise on astrology, by frater o.m. this is the only text-book composed on scientific lines; by classifying observed facts, instead of deducting from a priori theories. liber xlix: shi yi chien. an account of the divine perfection illustrated by the seven-fold permutation of the dyad. the equinox 16 liber lxxviii: a complete treatise on the tarot giving the correct designs of the cards with their attributio

s of this life .you are fleeting in your affections, and will have a good many love affairs in your life. however .you are eminently domesticated. sometimes it is rather funny. literary ability on conan doyle.s and marie corelli.s birthdays. poetic talent on that of ella wheeler wilcox! enough has been said to show the absolute worthlessness of this slipshod method of dodging the trouble of doing astrology. cor scorpionis. the equinox 296 tarr. by wyndham lewis. alfred a. knopf. price $1.75. mr. wyndham lewis was living some few years ago on the charity of a young lady, the admired and honored friend of many artists. she had taken compassion on him, because he told her that he wrote poetry.an excusable falsehood. perhaps he even believed it. she asked me if i would help him by publishing p

BOOK OF ENOCH

eyes, and of beautifying the eyelids, and the most precious stones, and all kinds of coloured dyes. and the world was changed. 8.2] and there was great impiety, and much fornication, and they went astray, and all their ways became corrupt. 8.3] amezarak taught all those who cast spells and cut roots, armaros the release of spells, and baraqiel astrologers, and kokabiel portents, and tamiel taught astrology, and asradel taught the path of the moon. 8.4] and at the destruction of men they cried out; and their voices reached heaven. 9.1] and then michael, gabriel, suriel and uriel, looked down from heaven and saw the mass of blood that was being shed on the earth and all the iniquity that was being done on the earth. 9.2] and they said to one another "let the devastated earth cry out with the

BUCKLAND RAYMOND COMPLETE BOOK OF WITCHCRAFT

on eight 97 marriage, birth, death and channeling handfasting rite; handparting rite; birth rite; crossing the bridge. the intuitive process-categories of channeling; clearing the channel; external focal points; interpreting channeled information. the aura. sensory deprivation. the witches' cradle. lesson nine 111 divination, tarot; scrying; saxon wands; cheiromancy; tea-leaf reading; numerology; astrology; fire scrying. lesson ten 135 herbalism herbal lore; getting the most out of herbs; simples, syrups, salves, poultices and powders; herb simples; definition of medical actions; herbs in materia medica. botanicals alteratives, anthel-mintics, astringents, bitter tonics, calmatives, carminatives and aromatics, cathartics, demulcents, diaphoretics, diuretics, emollients, expectorants, nervi

own. not everything; just the basic rituals. since they were having to meet in secret "in the shadows, as it were the book in which the rites were kept became known as "the book of shadows. it is still called that today. it used to be that there was just one such book for each coven. individual coven members might also keep a book in which they kept notes on their own specialty (e.g. herbal lore; astrology; healing) but there was only the one book which contained all the rituals and that would be in the safe-keeping of the priest or priestess. this was obviously done so that there would be less chance of the book being discovered by those antagonistic to the craft. in recent years it has become common for all witches to have a book of shadows, with everything contained therein. you should

small finger (mercury) sharpness and quickness of mind; cleverness; shrewdness. principle traits of this sign are buoyancy; friendliness; skill in management and commerce. study your own hands and see if you can form some tentative conclusions. remember that every sign will have its own good traits and its bad ones. spend some time reading about the above signs in one of the recommended books on astrology. but, above all, read the palms of others using knowledge backed lesson nine: divination 1121 122/ auckland's complete book of witchcraft by intuition, for this is the best way to learn. tea-leaf reading tea-leaf reading, or tasseography, is a perennial favorite of the divinatory arts. it can be fairly easily learned. for best results use china tea, brewed in a pot without a strainer, of

peacemaker; able to soothe ruffled feelings. often experiences difficulties in financial fields. excellent as a host or hostess. friendly and agreeable. 7: neptune letters g, p, y frequently possesses e.s.p. extremely "psychic. introvert. although s/he does not say much, s/he usually knows a great deal. mysterious. often interested in psychology, psychiatry, chemistry and botany. knowledgeable in astrology and all fields of the occult. fond of fishing. inclined to take from the "haves" and give to the "have-nots. 8: saturn letters h, q, z inclined to be cold and pessimistic. not much sense of humor. often slow getting off the mark but usually ends up ahead of the game. successful, especially where money is concerned. frequently connected with mining, real estate and the law. also with ceme

delic, hard rock or dixieland. number 6 people are the romantics, preferring sweet music with lilt and rhythm. it is possible to go on and on. you can check your health by numerology. you can pick out the most effective herbal cures, the potential winner of a horserace or baseball game, and so on and so on. numerology is a fascinating science and one which can give you endless entertainment also. astrology astrology is perhaps one of the most popular of the occult sciences; the one most used by "the wo/ man in the street. although staunchly denying any serious belief in such matters, nine out of ten persons are unable to read a daily newspaper or monthly magazine without avidly scanning the horoscopes to see what the day/week/month holds in store for them. it is useless to point out to the

CASSANDRA EASON A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO WITCHCRAFT AND MAGIC

n, for example, a toy horse during the month equos, for travel and the expansion of horizons, mental as well as physical. the cycle of the moon as i mentioned earlier in the chapter, as well as the months, the phases of the moon offer scope for different kinds of magick during the individual monthly moon cycles. however, problems in interpretation of these energies can arise because astronomy and astrology are no longer regarded as the same thing. for example, to our ancestors, the astrological dark of the moon was the same as the astronomical dark- the first two and a half days of the cycle when the moon is not visible at any hour of the day or night. to this were added the preceding three days of the old moon, when it did not rise until the early hours of the morning. so when books of ma

the way you do (and we all know that it will seem quite irrational sometimes. most importantly, you will be able to maximise your best moon times for action. make full moon water by catching the full moonlight in a silver-coloured bowl; drink it or add it to your bath. in addition, if you want to understand the mechanics as opposed to the workings of the moon, read a book on astronomy rather than astrology to learn about orbits and the eight phases. you might also, even if you do not read horoscopes, keep an eye for when the moon enters your birth sign- this happens for about two and a half days each month- and monitor the effects over a period of several months. does it make you more jittery, less cautious (which may or may not be a good thing, more intuitive, more family-orientated, reve

gly, for rituals with a more spiritual and ecological or global focus. as you discover particular combinations that work well, you can add them to your book of shadows. planetary magical days of the week though i have written primarily about the significance of the different days, i have also listed the effects of the planetary hours. the planets have had a special place in both ritual magick and astrology, since the ancient babylonians and chaldeans first observed them wandering across the sky (the word 'planet' derives from the greek planetes, meaning 'wanderer) against the fixed constellations of the zodiac. the ancients knew of only five planets- mercury, venus, mars, jupiter and saturn. uranus, neptune and pluto were discovered only after the invention of the telescope and so have not

ns first observed them wandering across the sky (the word 'planet' derives from the greek planetes, meaning 'wanderer) against the fixed constellations of the zodiac. the ancients knew of only five planets- mercury, venus, mars, jupiter and saturn. uranus, neptune and pluto were discovered only after the invention of the telescope and so have not assumed the importance in magick that they have in astrology. what is more, the first astronomers also counted the sun and the moon as planets and credited them with certain qualities that have become woven into the western astrological and magical traditions. astrologers believe that the positions of the planets in the zodiac at the time of an individual's birth can influence and indicate that person's fate. in magick, the planetary strengths can

ods of light and darkness fought each other for control. esbat: a monthly coven meeting traditionally held 13 times a year during each full moon. evil eye: a way of transmitting negativity to another person, not as a deliberate curse, but through feelings of envy, jealousy or resentment. evocation: the summoning-up of angels (and sometimes demons) in order to bind them to perform tasks. fixed: in astrology, a term applied to the signs of leo, taurus, aquarius and scorpio because the sun enters them in the middle of a season. those born under these signs exhibit stability and a tendency to continue in a predetermined path. see also cardinal, mutable. the goddess: the archetype or source energy of the feminine ultimate power or principle. all the named goddesses are aspects of particular qua

CHIREAU YVONNE BLACK MAGIC RELIGION AND THE AFRICAN AMERICAN CONJURING TRADITION

may have helped reinforce social norms and invoke sanctions for both black and white children's behavior.[14] these examples demonstrate how belief in the power of black conjure practitioners transcended racial boundaries. this would not be strange, given that similar traditions had also circulated among segments of the anglo american population. diverse occult practices, witchcraft, divination, astrology, and supernatural healing held great appeal for european americans of broadly disparate educational backgrounds, social rankings, and religious black magic page 14 of 144 http//content.cdlib.org/xtf/view?docid=kt600020q0&chunk.id=0&doc.view=print 7/14/2006 commitments from the colonial period onward. fears of malevolent spiritual harming were still prevalent among whites in the antebellu

rsistently attracted the attention of the lay population. these heterodox interests included supernatural spiritual experiences, many of which white european settlers revived.[17] a great variety of sources supported the development of supernatural traditions among whites in america. among learned elites and intellectuals, complex occult philosophies filtered through a post-renaissance ferment of astrology, alchemy, hermeticism, and other pseudosciences. unlettered commoners, including nominal christians and uncommitted individuals, adopted practices from an older storehouse of folk tradition and oral lore. although soundly condemned by officials of the church establishment, anglo-americans also dabbled in black magic page 29 of 144 http//content.cdlib.org/xtf/view?docid=kt600020q0&chunk.i

hat held hidden information and knowledge.[30] african divination traditions surfaced among blacks in america in a variety of forms. in eighteenth-century georgia a runaway slave by the name of luce peddled her spiritual gifts "cutting cards" and telling the futures of others for payment. in new england, the famous "old witch or black interpreter" chloe russell advertised her divining talents "by astrology, physiognomy, palmistry c anatomy c geometry" and the spiritual interpretation of "moles, cards and dreams" in a self-published production (see frontispiece for her portrait. from the late 1700s on through the turn of the nineteenth century, african american women and men plied their talents in an active trade of fortune-telling or prediction. like the white cunning persons, some were co

the 1920s and the 1930s demonstrates how supernatural practitioners accommodated themselves to the increasingly specialized needs of city dwellers. press advertisements publicized the special skills and embellished credentials of supernatural practitioners, stressing their professional training or mastery of some esoteric school of thought. techniques such as numerology, palmistry, hypnotism, and astrology gave a veneer of legitimacy to these supernatural professionals, as did their titles "professor" or "doctor" a 1924 notice in the african american weekly the chicago defender described "edet effiong, west african scientist and herbalist" a "mohammadan native of africa and oriental science" who provided "luck and advice c as to the whereabouts of lost friends or stolen articles, love, fin

ng from india or asia, possessing "hindu" or "oriental" secrets, became especially frequent in african american newspapers. in new york city, one could turn to "oku aba" a psychic who practiced the "mystical science of africa" or professor domingo "african spiritualist and occultist, mohammedan, from kano, west coast africa" as urban conjure matured, it began to reflect influences from theosophy, astrology, and european spiritualism. while it is possible that the cosmopolitan nature of city environments yielded a greater number of practitioners who were familiar with these occult traditions, it is also likely that the influences of various asian philosophies in american culture at the turn of the twentieth century stimulated the public's fascination with eastern-styled mysticism.[43] a fie

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of women? 100 small statuettes have been found. 6500 bc catal huyuk, neolithic site in turkey (central anatolia) flourished..at catul huyuk the goddess images were shown with the bull horns emerging from her womb (june campbell pg 41) 4242 bce earliest recorded date in history (in ancient egypt. egyptian calendar which is regulated by sun and moon has 360 days with 12 months of 30 days. 4000 bce astrology begins in mesopotamia. sumerians build ziggurats, the first astrological observatories. the sun, moon and 5 visible planets are used. astrological knowledge is recorded in cuneiform on clay tablets. 3761 bc first day of jewish calendar (according to jewish sources. 3760 bc the assyrian calendar begins with the first recorded year of the "beginning of civilization (shooraya d'mdeetanayoot

c. 550? bon was introduced to tibet when there occurred a mass migration of iranians from sogdhiana in north-east iran to the northern parts of tibet. they brought with them an ancient form of polytheistic mithraism and the araimic alphabet. 550- the celts invade the island of britain. 535 bc pythagoras sets up esoteric colony near crotona in southern italy where scholars learn about numerology, astrology and the occult arts, which pythagoras learned during his 20 years of travels in babylon and egypt. 500 bce w.v. gensis, exodus, numbers (o.t) 475 bc empedocles of agrigentum introduces the 4 elements, fire, earth, air and water, into astrology, as the 4-fold root of all things. he discovered the idea that nothing can be destroyed (or created) only transformed. 427-347 plato 400 bce books

00 bce books of proverbs, job (o.t) 384-322 aristotle 370 bc eudoxus of cnidus devises calendars using zodiac with 12 equal zodiac signs. invents geometrical theory of proportion. 360 critias by plato: the origin of the atlantis story. 356- alexander the great born 350 bc petosiris, chief administrator of the temple of khumunu (hermes) near hermopolis becomes known for mastering egyptian esoteric astrology. 350 (hist) tao-te ching [tao. 340 writings of chuang-tzu [tao] c. 330 manetho of sebennytos egyptian historian, priest at heliopolis under ptolemy i and ptolemy ii wrote aegyptiaca a collection of three books about the history of ancient egypt, commissioned by ptolemy ii in his effort to bring together the egyptian and hellenistic cultures. mentioned 36,525 manuscripts of hermes. these

commissioned by ptolemy ii in his effort to bring together the egyptian and hellenistic cultures. mentioned 36,525 manuscripts of hermes. these books state that the world was made out of fluid; that the soul is the union of light and life; that nothing is destructible; that the soul transmigrates; and that suffering is the result of motion. 330 bc alexander the great (356-323 bc) helps to spread astrology from babylon and egypt throughout the middle east. greek philosophers exposed to new occult ideas from egypt and babylon. astrology is personalized in greece. alexander founds library of alexandria. 300? bce euclid 290 bc alexandria in egypt becomes center of astrological research. eratosthenes, arristyllus and timocharis are its leading astrologers. 285 septuagint, first greek trans. of

lexandria in egypt becomes center of astrological research. eratosthenes, arristyllus and timocharis are its leading astrologers. 285 septuagint, first greek trans. of the o.t. c. 250 bce salmeschiniaka. asrological work lists images and interpretations for each degree of the zodiac. c. 200 bce buddhism comes to central asia. nechepso egyptian pharaoh& petosiris, his priest, said to have invented astrology. astrological textbook bearing their names was written or translated into greek= an encyclopedia of cosmogony, astrology and magic, of which we have citations from the fourteenth book. 200-150 bce the book of the watchers.aramaic. parts of its text have been identified on several copies from qumran cave 4; the earliest fragmentary manuscript(4qenocha) dates. 196- the rosetta stone was en

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n. these are the arts which we did teach unto man: azazyel taught metallurgy, the making of weapons, the workmanship of jewellery, the use of precious stones, of paint, cosmetics and dyes, so that the world became altered beyond recognition. amazarak taught sorcery and botany. armers taught sorcery. gadrel taught the methods of warfare and weaponry. yekun taught arts of seduction. barkayal taught astrology. akibeel taught signs. tamiel taught astronomy. asaradel taught the motion of the moon. penemue gave unto man the secrets of writing and the use of ink and paper, which so enraged demiurge, and every secret of your wisdom- vi- by our means did man reach civilization, and come to appreciate all that is noble and beautiful on earth and in kosmos. and our daimon seed within his daughters di

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nd the learned practices of european high ritual magic. the medieval and early modern magical observances of cunning-men and wise women were broad and varied in form, but invariably rooted in pragmatic deeds of healing, love-magic, wortcunning, curing and cursing. where the practices of cunning-folk overlapped with those of the high ritual magic traditions, the calling of angels, the apparatus of astrology, and latin incantations were integrated into the magic of the everyday. notably, these rituals, spells and formulae employed the idiom of the predominant religious culture, namely christianity, often melding folk religiosity in a seamless blend unique to each individual practitioner. although ritual magicians and cunning-folk alike used christian formulae in their praxes, one could argue

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of the people and beliefs that moulded the thinking of the man claiming to be a young austrian born with the name schiklgruber, but later rather better known as adolf hitler "heil schiklgruber" would not have had the same ring to it, somehow. he hated school, the official story goes, and wanted to be an artist, an ambition which took him to vienna. he spent hours in the libraries reading books on astrology, mysticism, and the religions of the east. he was fascinated by the books of blavatsky, chamberlain, list, and liebenfels. he picked out bits from each of them to produce his preferred mixture, a cocktail of horror and hatred that would manifest as nazism. his passion was the power of the will. the potential of willpower to achieve anything it desires was to be his focus and guide throug

ppen in this decade and across the millennium into the next century. another common theme between such predictions, i believe, are that they were channelled to this reality from frequencies outside the prison where the knowledge of what will occur is available to us. there are two main reasons, i feel, why all the predictions have pointed to the last years of the 1990s and beyond. these relate to astrology and something called the photon belt or beam. there are, according to astrologers, a number of rare planetary alignments and sequences in the latter period of the 1990s which are likely to trigger enormous change on all levels of people and planet- a transformation indeed of the old evolutionary cycle. the vibrations of the planets affect us very powerfully. as the pull of the moon moves

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for rituals, but no one is suggesting that these groups built them! archaeologists find druidic remains on these sites and assume they created them. they do the same with the later mayans of central america and the incas of south america. the later druidic religion and knowledge was brought by the atlanteans originally and re-enforced by the sumerians with their great understanding of astronomy, astrology, sacred geometry, mathematics, and the ley line system or "energy grid. both sources also knew of the cycle called "precession" in which the earth's "wobble" slowly moves the planet on its axis so it faces different star systems or astrological "houses" over thousands of years. it takes 2,160 years to cross one symbolic "house" and 25,920 years to complete the cycle of 12. we are, some b

rtmentalisation. and second, to manipulate events in the public arena to suck out of circulation all the advanced esoteric knowledge that survives there. they achieved this by creating religions and a "science" that enforced a strict limitation of vision and possibility. these two "opposames, religion and science, then labelled the suppressed knowledge either evil or crazy. their condemnations of astrology are only one example of this. the illuminati, through frontmen like columbus, cortes, cabot, and cook, eventually returned to the former lands of the sumer/atlantean/lemurian empires. there, in the name of "christianity (an illuminati creation, they systematically destroyed as much of the ancient knowledge as they could. this was achieved mostly by genocide, especially of the holders of

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nable. everything is energy. life is the interaction of magnetic vibrational fields.change the magnetism and you change the nature of the energy field. change theenergy field and you change the nature of mental, emotional, spiritual and physicallife, all of which are energy in different forms. the other planets do this as they circlethe sun and affect the magnetic field of the earth: we call this astrology. cotterellbelieves that we are effected by these fields most powerfully at the time we areconceived rather than the time we are born, a point which has much validity. i feel thatboth powerfully affect us. his research established that sunspot activity correspondswith the human fertility cycles and with the emergence and demise of greatcivilisations and empires. scientists have also disco

necting alaska and siberia. there is also an accurate drawing of an ice-freeantarctica.the arrival of the aryan phoenicians in britain also corresponds with thebuilding of the great stone circles and observatories like stonehenge and avebury inwiltshire, although some researchers say they were built much earlier. theadvanced phoenicians-sumerians, who had a highly developed knowledge ofastronomy, astrology, sacred geometry, mathematics and the earths magnetic force64line network known as the global energy grid, had all the knowledge necessary to buildthese great structures. l. a. waddell said that he found sumerian markings on one ofthe stones at stonehenge.31 professor alexander thom, emeritus professor ofengineering science at oxford university from 1945 to 1961, discovered that theancie

s magnetic field. when it changes,we change. if you live in water and the water changes, you are fundamentally affectedand it is the same with the energy ocean that we occupy. thus you have the movementof the planets affecting the earths magnetic field and through that affecting us. thebrotherhood dont want us to know any of this and so they have used their religions,like christianity, to condemn astrology as the work of the devil and their science todismiss it as mumbo-jumbo.the mystery stone circles and structures are much less mysterious when you seekanswers with open minded research. the evidence strongly suggests that they were builtby the phoenician-aryans who came here from the middle and near east. it is the samewith the mystery white horses scored into the chalk hillsides of brita

er. the termaryan comes from a phoenicianword, arri, meaning noble one.thus we get the names sum-arianand aristocracy or arian-stock-racy. the lion has always beena major symbol through the agesbecause it was an aryan symbol forthe sun and was often placed at theentrances to temples and sacredplaces. hence the lion-bodiedsphinx which also relates to theastrological sign of leo, againconsidered in astrology to be thesign ruled by the sun. the wholefoundation of british culture andlegend came from the phoenicians.the famous legend of st george andthe dragon comes from st georgeof cappadocia, the phoeniciancentre in asia minor. the battlesbetween st george and the dragon could well have been symbolic of the martian-reptilianconflicts which seem to go back a very long way. the red cross of st

is is where we get thename hollywood in los angeles, the centre of the global film industry which wascreated by modern initiates of the babylonian brotherhood. it has remained in theircontrol and hollywood is one of their most important vehicles for mass mindconditioning. hollywood is indeed a place of magic as it casts a spell on humanitysperception of itself and the world. the druids knew about astrology and astronomyand they celebrated the birth of the sun on december 25th. the moon was also veryimportant to them. particularly sacred was the night of the new moon, the sixth day,and the full moon.as with the blue degrees of modern freemasonry, the druid initiates were dividedinto three groups. the teachings given to each level in the forest groves of ancient timesand the freemasonic temp

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f the bible, the prophets of the old testament are shown to be practitioners of the black arts and jesus christ, in his stance against hypocrisy and self-righteousness, is revealed as a great satanic priest and black magician. to the inquiring mind it is clear why the magi of persia (the wise men, were the first to acknowledge the birth of christ, for through their magical art and the practice of astrology, they recognized him as a naturally born magician. the eighteen lost years of his life were surely spent in the east studying the knowledge of the magi. the practitioner of the black arts may be the truest christian and he who would follow the dark path set out in this book the truest apostle of christ. the aeon of lucifer to the true sorcerer there is no "good" and no "evil; there is on

one walls, and make the waters rough with storms. he governeth 36 legions of spirits. and his seal is this, which wear thou, as aforesaid, etc (46) bifrons- the forty-sixth spirit is called bifrons, or bifrous, or bifrovs. he is an earl, and appeareth in the form of a monster; but after a while, at the command of the exorcist, he putteth on the shape of a man. his office is to make one knowing in astrology, geometry, and other arts and sciences. he teacheth the virtues of precious stones and woods. he changeth dead bodies, and putteth them in another place; also he lighteth seeming candles upon the graves of the dead. he hath under his command 6 legions of spirits. his seal is this, which he will own and submit unto, etc (47) uvall, vual, or voval. the forty-seventh spirit uvall, or vual

, before his fall, as he declared unto the king solomon. he governeth 48 legions of spirits. his seal is this, the which wear thou as aforesaid (50) furcas- the fiftieth spirit is furcas. he is a knight, and appeareth in the form of a cruel old man with a long beard and a hoary head, riding upon a pale-coloured horse, with a sharp weapon in his hand. his office is to teach the arts of philosophy, astrology, rhetoric, logic, cheiromancy, and pyromancy, in all their parts, and perfectly. he hath under his power 20 legions of spirits. his seal, or mark, is thus made, etc (51) balam- the fifty-first spirit is balam or balaam. he is a terrible, great, and powerful king. he appeareth with three heads: the first is like that of a bull; the second is like that of a man; the third is like that of a

ll not think any other thing than that he is in verity that creature or thing he is changed into. he governeth 30 legions of spirits, and this is his seal, etc (58) amy, or avnas- the fifty-eighth spirit is amy, or avnas. he is a great president, and appeareth at first in the form of a flaming fire; but after a while he putteth on the shape of a man. his office is to make one wonderful knowing in astrology and all the liberal sciences. he giveth good familiars, and can bewray treasure that is kept by spirits. he governeth 36 legions of spirits, and his seal is this, etc (59) oriax, or orias- the fifty-ninth spirit is oriax, or orias. he is a great marquis, and appeareth in the form of a lion, riding upon a horse mighty and strong, with a serpent s tail; and he holdeth in his right hand two

DICTIONARY GLOSSARY OF OCCULT TERMINOLOGY

gel" establishing this relationship is considered to be the same as achieving enlightenment or cosmic consciousness. the principle work of an "adeptus minor" in the hermetic order of the golden dawn. apport: from the french meaning "to bring. in spiritism (q.v, any object brought to a seance by a spirit (q.v) or entity from the spirit world or the astral plane (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

e senior member of the general synod for a given state or commonwealth. archetype: a universal and imageless concept; here, in the sense coined and used by carl g. jung, psychiatrist, such a concept existing within the collective unconscious mind of humanity. archetypal image: the form in which an archetype is clothed by a particular culture, mythology, religion, or individual. aries "the ram" in astrology (q.v, the first sign of the zodiac (q.v) having the qualities of cardinal (q.v) and fire (q.v) and is ruled by the planet mars (q.v. on the rainbow wand (q.v) and on the lotus wand aries is represented by the color red. keywords include: courage, forceful, animation, outgoing, ardently, egotistically, ardently, impulsively, vigorously, aggressively, enthusiastically. artificial elemental

l temple is only a reflection. astral whiplash: the result of your astral body and consciousness being suddenly drawn back into the physical body by either a disturbance near the physical body or an unpleasant occurrence on the astral plane. symptoms can include: headache, dizziness, grogginess, muscle soreness, etc. reprojecting and returning at a normal place will quickly overcome this problem. astrology: 1) the science and art of reading the future and hidden events from the relative positions of the stars and planets at a given time and from a given place upon the earth. 2) the provable science of interpreting what astronomers see. athanor: in alchemy (q.v, a special type of oven. in sex magick (q.v) the penis. attack, psychic: an attack on a person using magickal or psychic methods. i

attachment to worldly things by getting rid of suffering caused by one's desires- c- calls (keys, enochian: invocations (q.v) to the enochian (q.v) angels (q.v) dictated to john dee through his seer, the alchemist and rouge, edward kelley. the calls were used extensively in the magick of the hermetic order of the golden dawn [g.d (q.v, aleister crowley (q.v, and anton lavey. cancer "the crab" in astrology (q.v, the fourth sign of the zodiac (q.v) having the qualities of cardinal (q.v) and water (q.v) and is ruled by the planet luna (the moon (q.v. on the rainbow wand (q.v) and on the lotus wand aries is represented by the color orange-yellow. keywords include: home, indistinct, protectively, sensitive, caring, maternally, domestically, gaspingly, moodily. capricorn "the goat" in astrology

ambitiously, coolly, rigidly, prudently, cautiously, fearfully, responsibly. cardinal: from the old french from the latin "cardinalis" meaning "a hinge; that on which something turns" 1) in the roman catholic church, any of the officials appointed by the pope; 2) in the astral star, any of the members elected to the national board of directors- whether the term is temporary or is for life; 3) in astrology, a term used to identify one of the three qualities (also referred to as a triplicity) indicating that a sign of the zodiac (q.v) has the trait of making all planets within it as having a more dominant and forceful influence in the chart. cardinal signs include: aries (q.v, cancer (q.v, libra (q.v, and capricorn (q.v. catharsis, magickal: the release of magickal potency at the climax of

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n the physical plane [page 24] we are ourselves in the element of earth, therefore that symbol does not appear upon the paths which lead into the unseen. remove this, and we are left with twenty-two symbols, which fit accurately and, correctly placed, are found to correspond perfectly with the tarot trumps, each elucidating the other in the most remarkabl& fashion, and giving the keys to esoteric astrology and tarot divination. 14. the essence of each path is to be found in the fact that it connects two of the sephiroth, and we can only understand its significance by taking into account the nature of the linked spheres upon the tree. but a sephirab cannot be understood upon a single planc; it has a fourfold nature. the qabalists express this by saying that there are four worlds: atziluth

ty we have the apposition of chesed (jupiter) and geburah (mars. again we have the pairs of opposites of construction in jupiter, the lawgiver and beneficent ruler, and destruction in mars, the warrior and destroyer of evil. it may be asked why such a male potency as geburah should be placed in the feminine pillar. it must be remembered that mars is a destructive potency, one of the infortunes in astrology. the positive builds up, the negative breaks down; the positive is a kinetic force, the negative is a static force. 9. these aspects appear again in netzach at the base of the pillar of mercy, and hod at the base of the pillar of severity. netzach is venus, the green nature ray, elemental force, the initiation of the emotions. hod is mercury, hermes, the initiation of knowledge. netzach

feminine, in relation to its predecessor, whence it emanates and whence it receives the divine influence; and positive, masculine, or stimulating in respect of its successor, to whom it transmits the divine influence. therefore each sephirah is bi-sexual, like a magnet of which one pole must of necessity be negative and the other positive. we may perhaps explain matters further by an analogy with astrology, and say that a sephirah in the feminine pillar is well-dignified when it is functioning in its negative aspect, and illdignified when functioning positively; and that in the masculine pillar the position is reversed. thus binah, saturn, is well-dignified when providing stability and endurance, but ill-dignified when the overplus of resistance causes it to become actively aggressive and

will refer to the atziluthic, or purely spiritual aspect of that force or subject. among other associations given by different authorities are the wands suit of the tarot pack and the element of fire. it will be apparent to anyone who has any knowledge of occult matters that as soon as we know the element to which a symbol is assigned, we know a good deal, for it opens up all the ramifications of astrology for us, and we can trace out its astrological affinities through the triplicities of the zodiac and the affinities of the planets with thern. as soon as we know what zodiacal and planetary associations exist, we are in a position to mystical qabala page 45 explore the correlated symbolism of any pantheon, for all the gods and goddesses of ah the systems that the human mind has ever inven

al purposes [page 72] the third set of symbols to go upon the paths are the twenty-two trumps or major arcana of the tarot pack. with these three sets of symbols and the colours of the four colour scales, our major symbolism is complete; the minor symbolism consists of the innumerable ramifications of the correspondences through all systems and planes. mystical qabala page 49 4. the tree of life, astrology, and the tarot are not three mystical systems, but three aspects of one and the same system, and each is unintelligible without the others. it is only when we study astrology on the basis of the tree that we have a philosophical system; equally does this apply to the tarot system of divination, and the tarot itself, with its comprehensive interpretations, gives the key to the tree as app

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nd cause trouble: they take no food, but nevertheless hunger and thirst, and cause offences. and these spirits shall rise up against the children of men and against women, because they have proceeded from them" in gratitude, as a kind of payment for services rendered, the watchers teach mankind all types of arts and sciences that have been forbidden by god, such as the arts of warfare, cosmetics, astrology, metal-working, and magic. each of the leaders of tens teaches a different set of arts or sciences. in a sense, the watchers are responsible for our technological society, since their teachings served as the basis for modern science. this being so, modern society may justly be described as satanic, because it is the gift of semjaza, or coronzon, to the daughters of man. whether or not te

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-speaking nations over the past century. in the golden dawn, the quintessence or fifth element of light or spirit is associated with the single upper point of the pentagram. the remaining four elements are assigned the lower points in the same pattern that is observed in the fixed signs of the zodiac, which are aquarius, scorpio, leo and taurus. each of these signs has an elemental attribution in astrology. the sign aquarius, located at the upper-left of the zodiac wheel, is linked with the element air, and consequently air is placed on the left arm of the pentagram. the sign scorpio, located at the upper-right of the zodiac, is linked with water, and so water is placed on the right arm of the pentagram. the sign leo, on the lower-right of the zodiac, is linked with fire, so fire is placed

EMPERORS NEW RELIGION CHURCH OF SATAN

satan as a religion. 5. the group believes to be founded on science rather than faith [35, pp. 72-74; 33, p. 34] a related tendency among religious groups is a belief in justification by science rather than faith. the church of scientology is an unmistakable example, as the reference to science is embedded in the religion s very name, but many other groups revolving around ufos, pyramid healing, astrology, psychokinesis, etc. also claim scientific evidence. again, they may dislike the term religion, because it sets them on an equal foot with traditional religions which admit their faith-based existence. the church of satan has similarly claimed validity in science, and in the cloven hoof blanche barton not only claims connection with science but equates followers of the religion with scie

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tation, or in the more commonly experienced phenomenon of spiritual healing. it also covers experiences related to death, such as out-of-body travel and deathbed visions. the occult also includes a host of techniques and practices originally designed and created to contact the extrasensory realm. most frequently associated with the term occult are the techniques of magic and divination (including astrology, the tarot, and palmistry. in addition, various forms of meditation, yoga, and psychic development should be included, as well as some practices more commonly associated with religion, such as speaking in tongues, prayer, and mysticism. introduction viii introduction encyclopedia of occultism& parapsychology. 5th ed. by extension, the occult or paranormal can also legitimately incorporat

ating or drinking. with the bones of pelops, he made a statue of minerva, which he sold to the trojans as a talisman descended from heaven. this was the famous palladium, which protected and rendered impregnable the town wherein it was lodged. abayakoon, cyrus d. f (1912) astrologer born in ceylon (now sri lanka. he was educated by buddhist priests who instructed him in the traditional science of astrology. he also became highly skilled in palmistry and the curing of disease through mantra yoga (science of sound vibration through sacred utterance. he made a number of accurate predictions of important world events, including the assassination of gandhi, the fall of khrushchev, the assassination of kennedy, and the watergate scandal. sources: abayakoon, cyrus d. f. astro-palmistry: signs and

veridical dreaming. sources: abbott, david p. behind the scenes with the mediums. chicago: open court publishing, 1912. the history of a strange case. chicago: open court publishing, 1908. spirit portrait mystery. its final solution. chicago: open court publishing, 1913. abdelazys an arabian astrologer of the tenth century generally known in europe by his latin name, alchabitius. his treatise on astrology was highly acclaimed and was translated into latin and printed in 1473. other editions have since appeared, the best being that of venice (1503) entitled alchabitius cum commento, translated by john of seville. abduction, ufo during the 1980s, ufologists began to give a significant amount of their time to consideration of accounts of individuals who claimed to have not just seen various

make themselves respected by their soldiers. sixty infernal regions are under his command. sources: weyer, johannes. witches, devils, and doctors in the renaissance: johann weyer, de praestigiis. edited by george mora. binghamton, n.y: medieval and renaissance texts and studies, 1991. abou-ryhan an arabian astrologer whose real name was mohammedben- ahmed; he is credited with introducing judicial astrology. many stories told of him in the east show that he possessed an extraordinary power to read the future. abracadabra a magical word said to be formed from the letters of the abraxas, written thus: a ab abr abra abrac abraca abracad abracada abracadab abracadabr abracadabra or the reverse way. the pronunciation of this word, according to julius africanus, was equally efficacious either way

states. she was educated in andover, massachusetts, and chicago, illinois, and from childhood she was strongly impressed by the religious and academic atmosphere of andover, which was then the center of various theological institutions. while still young, adams had her horoscope read by dr. j. herbert smith, then professor of materia medica at boston university and became profoundly interested in astrology. smith s reading of adams s horoscope and his personal observation of her character convinced him that she was an ideal personality to help elevate astrology to the dignity of an accepted science. he taught her all he knew, and she supplemented this knowledge by studying hindu vedanta under swami vivekananda, pioneer of hindu philosophy in the united states. after years of study, adams s

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ts centered on the physical world and supernatural explanations were pushed aside. it was not until the nineteenth century that a spreading mesmerist philosophy offered philosophical underpinnings for a scientific worldview. magic merged for the moment with mesmerism, and many of the secret magic societies that abounded in europe about this period practiced animal magnetism experiments as well as astrology, kabbalism, and ceremonial magic. mesmerism powerfully influenced mystic life in the time of its chief advocates, and the mesmerists of the first era were in direct line with the martinists and the mystical magicians of the late eighteenth century. indeed mysticism and magnetism were one and the same thing to some of these occultists (see secret tradition, the most celebrated of which we

the most dreaded of these unnatural visitors. they are sprinkled with ashes, if possible to counteract their evil influence. a swarm of bees settling near a house is an unlucky omen, and prognosticates misfortune. so, too, omens were taken either from the flight or cries of certain birds, such as the night-owl, the crow, some kinds of wild doves, and the bird called the rice s husband (laki padi. astrology divination by astrology was, however, the most common method of forecasting the future. the native practitioners possessed long tables of lucky and unlucky periods and reasons. these were mostly translations from indian and arabic sources. the oldest known of these systems of propitious and unpropitious seasons was known as katika lima, or the five times. under it the day was divided int

n such and such a day would it be fortunate to ask a boon of a certain god. a variation of this system, known as the five moments, was similar in origin, but possessed a muslim nomenclature. still another scheme, katika tujoh, was based on the seven heavenly bodies, dividing each day into seven parts, each of which was distinguished by the arabic name for the sun, moon, and principal planets. the astrology proper of the malays is purely arabic in origin, but a system of hindu invocation was in vogue by which the lunar month was divided into parts called rejang, which resembles the nacshatras or lunar houses of the hindus. each division had its symbol, usually an animal. each day was propitious for something, and the whole system was committed to verse for mnemonic purposes. demonology the

cus (ca. 395 c.e) a gallic-roman writer born at bordeaux in the fourth century. he was magister officiorum under theodosius (379.395 c.e. he wrote a work called de medicamentis conspiricis physicis ac rationalibus, a collection of medical recipes, for the most part having more in common with popular superstition than with medical science. march, marion (1923) marion march, an outstanding american astrology teacher, was born on february 10, 1923, in nurnberg, germany, though she was raised in switzerland, the daughter of a banker. she moved to the united states during world war ii (1939.45) to pursue an acting career, but after six years joined the american foreign service. stationed in her homeland, she met her husband, a graduate student and future executive with merrill lynch. they settl

d, the daughter of a banker. she moved to the united states during world war ii (1939.45) to pursue an acting career, but after six years joined the american foreign service. stationed in her homeland, she met her husband, a graduate student and future executive with merrill lynch. they settled in los angeles, california, and she became the mother of two children. march did not begin the study of astrology until 1965 and did not become a professional until 1970. however, she was quickly recognized as an accomplished astrologer and a talented instructor. she developed a large clientele, and as she could speak five languages, she was called upon to lecture across north america and europe. she was asked to join the faculty of the american federation of astrologers, the international society f

EXTRAORDINARY ENCOUNTERS AN ENCYCLOPEDIA OF EXTRATERRESTRIALS AND OTHERWORLDY BEINGS

roup as his wife and servant in his earth incarnation. he apologized for treating them as less than his equals. see also: channeling further reading pati, 1999. nostradamus comes back. and likes what he sees! planet lightworker (september/ october. http//www.planetlightworker. com/articlefarm/pati/article1.htm. nostradamus 189 nostradamus, shown in magician s garb in his laboratory, writing about astrology (bettmann/corbis) octopus aliens while doing chores in his barnyard at 6 a.m. on august 16, 1968, a serra de almos, spain, farmer noticed a light about half a mile away. thinking it was from a stalled car, he walked over to help what he assumed to be a stranded motorist. the car turned out to be a globeshaped object hovering just above the ground. nearby were two bizarre-looking creature

FRANCIS A YATES GIORDANO BRUNO AND THE HERMETIC TRADITION

entification of hermes or mercurius with thoth, and cicero in his de natura deorum explains that there were really five mercuries, the fifth being he who killed argus and consequently fled in exile to egypt where he "gave the egyptians their laws and letters" and took the egyptian name of theuth or thoth.2 a large literature in greek developed under the name of hermes trismegistus, concerned with astrology and the occult sciences, with the secret virtues of plants and stones and the sympathetic magic based on knowledge of such virtues, with the making of talismans for drawing down the powers of the stars, and so on. besides these treatises or recipes for the practice of astral magic going under the name of hermes, there also developed a philosophical literature to which the same revered na

nvocations and names, and the like. the methods and the cosmological background presupposed are the same whether the magician is using these forces to try to obtain concrete material benefits for himself, or whether he is using them religiously, as in the hieratic magic described in the asclepius, for insight into the divine forces in nature and to assist his worship of them. into the hellenistic astrology which is the background of the philosophical hermetica an egyptian element had been absorbed, namely the thirty-six decans, or thirty-six gods who ruled over the divisions into ten of the 360 degrees of the circle of the 1 for a good summary of the subject, see festugiere, i, pp. 89 ff. 45 he hermetic literature divides into two branches. on the one hand there are the philosophical treat

his literahermes trismegistus and magic zodiac' that strange people, the egyptians, had divinised time, not merely in the abstract sense but in the concrete sense that each moment of the day and night had its god who must be placated as the moments passed. the decans, as they came to be called in hellenistic times, were really egyptian sidereal gods of time who had become absorbed in the chaldean astrology and affiliated to the zodiac. they all had images, which vary in different lists of them, and these lists of the powerful images of the decans had come out of the archives of the egyptian temples. the decans had various aspects. they had definite astrological significance, as "horoscopes" presiding over the forms of life born within the time periods over which they presided, and they wer

the decans appear here as powerful divine or demonic forces, close to the circle of the all, and above the circles of the zodiac and the planets and operating on things below either directly through their children or sons, the demons, or through the intermediary of the planets. thus the philosophical hermetica belong into the same framework of thought as the practical hermetica, the treatises on astrology or alchemy, the lists of plants, animals, stones and the like grouped according to their occult sympathies with the stars, the lists of images of planets, signs, decans, with instructions as to how to make magical talismans from them. the following are only a few examples from this vast and complex literature ascribed to hermes trismegistus. there is a treatise supposedly by hermes on th

sciple asklepios" as can be seen from this french translation of the title, this type of treatise often brings in the same characters as those whom we meet in the philosophical hermetica. this treatise on animals is addressed by hermes to asclepius, like the asclepius. 5 see thorndike, i, p. 291; festugiere, i, pp. 130-1. 47 hermes trismegistus and magic liber hermetis trismegisti,1 a treatise on astrology and astrological magic which has been brought to light in recent years begins with the decans, and the liber sacer,z or sacred book, of hermes, is a list of decan images, and of the stones and plants in sympathy with each decan, with instructions as to how to engrave the images on the correct stone, which is to be fixed into a ring together with the relative plant; the wearer of the ring

FREEMASONS SATANISM AND SYMBOLISM

eings is consistent with the bible, as the scripture says they both are symbols of satan [revelation 12:9] when masonic authors pike, hutchinson, churchward, and oliver identify masonry as coming from the druid religion, this admission is extremely damning "masons. admire the druids and some of them even claim that masonry came from druidism. of course, the druids were occultic priests, practiced astrology, and offered human sacrifices [dr. c. burns, masonic and occult symbols illustrated, p. 28] wonderful. this statement means that freemasonry practices both white magic and black magick witchcraft. the illuminati practices black magick witchcraft, and so will antichrist! albert pike then reveals that other mysteries' religions throughout the globe and at different times also worshipped th

g is male, positive, and represented by the sun. yin is female, negative, and represented by the moon" paul e. desautels, the gem kingdom, p. 237] the symbol itself dates back at least to the fourth century, b.c, and has he eastern philosophical been identified with t religions of confucianism, buddhim, and taoism. in the western world, it has long been adopted into th e symbolism of myth, magic, astrology and witchcraft [claire chambers, the siecus circle: a humanist revolution, 1977, p. v "another ancient magical sign called the yin-and-yang first appeared sometime before the 3rd century, b.c, in china. this emblem became the favorite of sorcerers and mystics throughout the orient because it, too, embodies so many possible meanings [gary jennings, black magic, white magic, the dial press

GAMBLE ELIZA BURT THE GOD IDEA OF THE ANCIENTS OR SEX IN RELIGION

as is usually supposed, belong exclusively to the romish christian church, but, on the contrary, that it constitutes the most remote idea of a creator extant. as has been hinted, there is little doubt that the earliest worship of the woman and child was much simpler than was that which came to prevail in later ages, at a time when every religious conception was closely veiled beneath a mixture of astrology and mythology. after the planets came to be regarded as active agencies in reproduction, and powerful in directing all mundane affairs, the virgin of the sphere while she represented nature was also the constellation which appeared above the horizon at the winter solstice, or at the time when the sun had reached its lowest point and had begun to return. at this time, the 25th of december

ancients and moderns. he calls attention to the inconsistency of calling her the moon when in many countries the moon is masculine. he is quite positive that if isis is the moon, ceres, proserpine, venus, and all the other female gods were the same, which in view of the facts everywhere at hand cannot be true. it is true, however, that "the planet called the moon was dedicated to her in judicial astrology, the same as a planet was dedicated to venus or mars. but venus and mars were not these planets themselves, though these planets were sacred to them"[33] higgins then calls attention to her temple at sais in egypt, and to the inscription which declares that "she comprehends all that is and was and is to be" that she is "parent of the sun" and he justly concludes that isis can not be the

la containing its secret doctrines--doctrines the inner meaning of which was known only to the few. in order that these truths might be preserved, they were inscribed on the leaves of trees in characters or symbols understood only by the initiated. the allegories beneath which these higher truths were concealed were handed down as traditions to succeeding generations--traditions in which history, astrology, and mythology are strangely combined. after long periods, through war, conquest, and the various changes incidental to shifting environment, these traditions were in the main forgotten. fragments of them, however, were from time to time gathered together, and, intermingled with later doctrines, were used by the priests as a means of increased self-aggrandizement and power. it is now tho

GILBERT AE WAITE A MAGICIAN OF MANY PARTS

ercovering about tenblocks-theremainder has been made into a rest-park. washington street ends nearly opposite the city hall in brooklyn.1thetime of waite'sbirthcan be identifiedwitheven greater precision than the place, for it isgiven-as1:00 p.m. local time (5:36 p.m.gmt)on friday,2october1857-onthe horoscope cast forhimin march 1923 by anunknownastrologer.whywaite,whodisliked and disbelieved in astrology, should have had a horoscope cast is a question that is difficult to answer. it is equally difficult to explainwhythe affidavitof1857 was sworn. waite himself says only that it was made 'at the instanceofmy paternal grandfather, that theremightbe some recordofmy nativity from a family point of view, and in caseoflegal difficulties on either sideofthe atlantic. more significantly he sugge

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ath of revolution was abhorrent to studentsofthe occult arts and sciences in england, whatever the tradition they followed. thus, ebenezer sibly, physician and astrologer ex255 traordinary, dedicated his massiveillustrationoftheoccultsciences(1784)to the freemasons, praising the 'moral rectitude and purityofdesign'oftheir fraternity, and he took great pains to show the14thegoldendawnconformity of astrology with christianity and to urge 'the young student in astrology' to lead an upright and sober life. similarly, francis barrett, when advertising for students in the pages of his textbookofceremonial magic,themagus,orcelestialintelligencer(1801),gave as two of the purposes of his school 'to promote the discoveryof whatever may conduce to the perfection of man' and 'the promulgationofwhateve

,butit was neither by supernatural influence nor by their intrinsic merit that they were published; more simply it was due tohughelliott, who owned the publishing house of rebman and co, being a fellow initiate in the golden dawn. brodie-innes' successor as imperator in amen-ra was less open about his occult pursuits. william peck was the citys4thegoldendawnastronomer for edinburgh, a believer in astrology,a freemason, theosophist and a member of papus' martinist order. in the opinionofmme. de steiger, peck was 'abomoccultist..a first-rate astronomer and astrologer and accustomed to great thoughts, but he was extremely coy about publicizing his in. terests. even his quite objective lectures on astronomy to the' scottish lodge of the theosophical society were published anonymously. he joine

many generations,72the golikn dawn ,had produced and used them for mere divinatory purposes' he. also recruited evelyn underhill (quaerens lucem, who seems to have joined the independent rite in1905.on2decemberthat year she tookher3=8 degree, having earlier written towaiteuto say 'i am glad you are inclined to be lenient about the! knowledge lecture: i can manage the hebrew pretty well, but the! astrology and fortune telling are quite beyond me' divination was evidently allowed togoby the board if necessary. a concordat was eventually drawn up between the indepen255 dent and rectified rite and the stella matutina, and duly signed, in april1907,by waite and felkin; brodie-innes sent his agree255 ment to the signingbutmade it clear that the onus for making it work was entirely felkin's:'mte

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n of freemasonry illuminated by the kabbalah 114 13. angels: jewish, christian and pagan 124 14. the devil, and evil spirits according to the bible and ancient hebrew rabbis 131 15. some anomalies in the biblical views of the constitution of man 139 16. the vestiges of tetragrammaton 154 17. the number four in relation with the world and man 1576themagicalmasonpartthree:divination18.thehistory of astrology169 19.dreams18120.divination and its history19221.the star lore of the bible216partfour: masonic22.freemasonry and its relation to the essenes233 23.the resemblances of freemasonry to the cult of mithra244 24.the religious and masonic symbolism of stones256partfive: miscellaneous papers25.an essay on the ancient mysteries269 26.a recent spiritual development287 27.an essay upon the const

as a member of the german fraternity, inthehistory oftherosicrucians 331887; he died in 1912. in 1786-88 johann salomo semler published hisunpart255eiischesamlungenzurhistoriederrosenkreuzer,alleging a very remote origin for the rosicrucian fraternity. frederick hockley, a notable english rosicrucian, mystic and clairvoyant (who died in 1885, collected a great number of ms treatises upon alchymy, astrology, crystal vision and the occult sciences; he possessed an original ms (of which he gave a copy to the s.r.i.a, which described the admission to the rosicrucian fraternity in the island of mauritus, in 1792, ofdrsigismund bacstrom, a notable physician,bythe comte de chazal. dr wynn westcott, when on a visit to natal and east africa, traced the descendants of this french rosicrucian, who ce

nitatis,the rosicrucians, past and present 4shivesyou a slight insight into the views of the rosicrucians of a data a hundred years later.thechymischehochzeitorchemicalweddingbyc.r.,and thesecretsymbolsof therosicruciansby f. hartmann are tractates of rosicrucian allegory which will well repay, not only perusal,butdeep study; while the elucidation of the whole set of medieval divinatory sciences, astrology, geomancy, etc, are suitable themes for lectures in your college. for such as can understand medieval latin a most interesting work is the'oedipusaegyptiacus'of athanasius kircher. it is desirable that our students should make them255 selves acquainted with the ancient mysteries of egypt, of greece and of rome.thebasis of the western occultism of medieval europe is the kabalah of the med

lah with mental and moral philosophyandethics. by three lines again we consider a single groupofthe sephirothtobe divisible intofourplanes, corresponding to thefourplanesuponeach of which i have already said youmustconceive the wholetensephiroth to be immanent.byaseries of six lines we group them into seven planes referable to the worldsofthe sevenplanetarypowers, thus connecting the kabalah with astrology. to each sephira are alloted a special titleofthedeity,an especial archangel,andan army of angels; connecting the kabalah with talismanic magic. to show the close connection between the old kabalistic theology, and the lower alchemy, each sephira becomes the allegoric emblemofoneofthe metals: and there is a special rabbinic volume namedascametzarephentirely concerned with alchemy; its na

m, of which the astronomic observations were used for purposes of astrologic divination; this line of thought seems rather to have had its origin among the chaldeans of babylonia, from whom it came to the notice of the more western nations after the travels and wars of alexander the great. the greek philosphers did not readily adopt astrologic ideals, but professors of the chaldean magical art of astrology spread among them, and we find astrological notions become notable in the later years of the roman republic, and were well marked in the curious jumble of eastern and western science which existed in the third and fourth centuries of our era. the greeks made a considerable study of astronomy, and so were in a position to understand the claims made by the chaldeans for their views of the

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ird the luminous yellow of air, and that of the fourth is black, signifying the earth; and which colour is obtained by the mixture of the three others. but the candidate is clad in the white robe, to point out to him that he should not be led aside by the attraction of the elements, but that he should steadfastly follow that path of spiritual purity which alone willleadhimto the divine light. now astrology points out that the signs of the zodiac partake of the nature of the elements, and that the four most important periods in the year are the respective entries of the sun into the four signs of taurus, leo, scorpio and aquarius, which are represented in the hebrew cherubim with the heads of the bull, the lion, the eagle (for the eagle replaces the scorpion, unless the symbolism is intende

essed by the chaldeans of old, and still accessible to the diligent student. the importance of this knowledge can hardly be overesti255 mated for our own progress and development, and to this again the familiar knowledge of the alphabet is essential. the symbols of the zodiacal signs and of the planets must be so perfectly known as to become instinctive, and the elementary terms of the science of astrology. the third important subject of the first beginning is the hebrew alphabet. the great jewish system of occultism known as the cabalah has survived and been proved for thousands of years.itis not necessary for the student in the early grades of our order to acquire any knowledge of hebrew as a language, but a knowledge of the letters and their meanings and their numerical attributions is

system161of country, was an honoured guest in the courts of egypt at the time of thotmes ii or iii.inmedieval times we find the arabians the great teachers of science to europe. what was their science?the remains of the ancient mystic learning of egypt: only the remains it is true, and these were corrupt it may be, materialised certainly 255 grammarie become grammar, alchemy turned to chemistry, astrology merging into astronomy, but still it was the old science; and even in the forms of the figures the arabians gave us, there is a world of wealth of occult learning, and the key to many of the egyptian mysteries. alchemy was not a search after making gold; it was a search after the secrets of nature and the divine wisdom, the secrets and the knowledge of nature as leading to, and being the

y, but still it was the old science; and even in the forms of the figures the arabians gave us, there is a world of wealth of occult learning, and the key to many of the egyptian mysteries. alchemy was not a search after making gold; it was a search after the secrets of nature and the divine wisdom, the secrets and the knowledge of nature as leading to, and being the key to, the knowledge of god. astrology was not, and is not, fortune-telling at all. the zodiac shows the whole history of man, past, present, and future- not the history of any individual man or woman during one short lifetime; it is the destiny of our planet itself through myriads of years that we read in the zodiac. the book of revelation is one of the greatest astrological books that ever was written. the jews, phoenicians

ger currents, viz, those of the solar system which surround it. therefore it is that the materialist must invariably and inevitably be in disharmony with all but the terrestrial and material surroundings. therefore it is that we are told to polarise ourselves to the higher spiritual planes. and therefore again it is that in all occult sciencewe.aredirected especially to the zodiac in the study of astrology, because that fixes the plane from whence the life of the solar system is derived, not the mere terrestrial life, but the life of the whole solar system. and when we can by mental effort place ourselvesin harmony with that life, we draw in vitality from the whole tatwic currents which are running into the solar system- not merely the material life of the body which we obtain by polarisin

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and plato. to enter this secret deh the theory of evolution revisited society, a person was first enticed by mystical instruction and later purged of vain religious beliefs and dogmas. later he was familiarized with philosophical and symbolic methods. such an initiate who passed through his apprenticeship was sometimes put through training in neo-platonic ideas, and then he could begin chemistry, astrology and numerology, the science of the significance of numbers. but all this knowledge was kept secret and was given only to those deemed worthy to receive it. so, the origins of masonry is based on these foundations. some of the symbolic meanings of these elements were not contrary to science and logic and so survive in various places in our rituals today.97 the words quoted above "purged o

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kali yuga it is the individuals task to use and transform the heavenly energies within him or herself. it is important to realize that energies the zodiac like those of the planets are ambivalent, they receive and relay forces of both positive and negative nattier. in a more medieval context, they are said to possess both spirits and intelligences. the gnostic tradition has always been unsure of astrology and see the heavenly forces as energies which must be reckoned with, not gods to be worshipped. the present change of cycle is that movement from pisces to aquarius, while there is some variation in the dating it is generally accepted that aquarius will dawn around 2024 with some margin of error (astrologers fluctuate the dating of the age of aquarius from between the year 2000 to around

GNOSTIC STUDIES THE GNOSTIC HANDBOOK II GNOSTIC THEURGY

of the sky cult who knew, and those of the earth cult who were in ignorance. for the gnostic the earth cults and the worship of fertility represents the loss of individual immortality with the life or essence returning to the spirit of the family, the totems and ancestors with the result that all realisation is lost (at least for that life time. the sky cult with its secret calculations, esoteric astrology and megalithic structures represented the knowledge of the light worlds, a desire to return to whence we came and a rejection of the values of the fallen earth. these two contradictory forces can be seen throughout the history of the gnosis. in many gnostic schools there was a certain hierarchy, even a caste structure which included both of these traditions. while on an esoteric level th

egyptian initiate, the link becomes self evident. the life of the average man or women in egypt was saturated with magic, there was no artificial separation between religion and magic. while there certainly was an esoteric craft sustained by a specialised priest class, there was always festivals, feasts and celebrations that catered to the needs of the masses. medicine was closely associated with astrology and herbalism and early forms of metallurgy were taught as part of the arcanum of alchemy. every facet of egyptian life was in some way connected to the mysteries. the pyramids and the sphinx are two of the great mysteries of egypt, they have been interpreted as being everything from storage bins for grain to initiatory temples. the esoteric tradition holds that they were build by the su

GOETIA LUCIFERIAN

n. ose is a cunning spirit who intiates one to the mysteries of the heavens and divine things (luciferic spirits. ose also guides one to the celestial/luciferian sabbat and may transform the sorcerer into any astral form they wish. he governs 30 legions of spirits. 65 6 amy amy/avnas is a great president who appears as fire but upon the request of the magician, will take a human shape. he teaches astrology and sciences, according to ones initiatory interests. amy grants good familiars and grants insight on the treasures of knowledge, how one may move forward with their own initiation into the magical secrets of the self. he governs 36 legions of spirits. 7 oriax oriax/orias is the fifty-ninth spirit who is a great marquis. he appears in the form of a lion-beast, who rides upon a large hors

GOLDEN DAWN RITUALS ZAM2

tegra; igne natura renovando integrat; igne nitrum roris invenitur; intra nobis regnum dei" j.s.m. ward, in his book on free masonry and the ancient gods, provides us with yet more understanding of the letters: i.n.r.i. hebrew hebrew element element i y yam n n n nur o r r ruach m i y yebeshas l the sepher yetzirah gives us a deeper and more profound meaning for inward meditation by assigning the astrology to the keyword: i.n.r.i. hebrew astrology i y f n n h r r a i y f! f is the pure virginal state of nature. this sign relates unto the great goddess isis! h is the sign of death and regeneration. it is also a sign of energy in that ?ruleth. this sign relates to apophis, the greek for set, the slayer of osiris! 0 is the sign of life and light. it is the great life and light giver to the ea

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hen it is reflected from every third point, it then takes on the form of the hexagram. this symbol, the hexagram, directly refers to the sephira trapt. the hexangle is a fitting representative for the powers of the hexad which operates through nature. the hexad does this by the dispersal of rays of the various planets and the zodiacal emanations penetrating through the a. those who wish to pursue astrology will understand that a sextile is both powerful and good. if we take the number of degrees of the great circle and cut it off at sixty degree angles, we form this astrological sextile aspect. it is not quite related to the a nature as is the hexagram. it should be remembered that the suffix"-gon" really relates to the dispersion of energy, the distribution of energy, and a radiation of f

GRAHAM HANCOCK FINGERPRINTS OF THE GODS

altitude of the stars, and made their prognostication, and they foretold of a deluge. the king said, will it come to our country? they answered yes, and will destroy it. and there remained a certain number of years to come, and he commanded in the mean space to build the pyramids. and he engraved in these pyramids all things that were told by wise men, as also all profound sciences the science of astrology, and of arithmeticke, and of geometry, and of physicke. all this may be interpreted by him that knowes their characters and language..13 taken at face value, the message of both of these myths seems crystal clear: certain mysterious structures scattered around the world were built to preserve and transmit the knowledge of an advanced civilization of remote antiquity which was destroyed b

GRERALD SCHUELER AN ADVANCED GUIDE TO ENOCHIAN MAGICK

not twodimensional like the f at paper of this book but extend in at least five dimensions: height, 33 width, depth, time, and consciousness. each watchtower square represents a specific area or region of the inner worlds. each is controlled by a hierarchy of deities. some have demons, and some are associated with key egyptian deities and corresponding sphinxes. sorne squares are associated with astrology signs and tarot cards. a detailed analysis of the many forces and currents that flow through these squares is described in enochian magic. the detailed results are induded in the appendices of this manual (see appendices a through d. they are not haphazard, but represent a natural outcome of the hermetic axiorn "as aboye so below" the mapping of the watchtowers includes data from logical

ity, wise one throughout all duration; and may be invoked the initiation of the company of the gods; and may be invoked anubis, the subtle dweller, the divine initiator of the temple, who allows the followers of osiris to enter finto and to come forth from the magical universe, and who rewards the lords and masters so that their light will be strengthened and nourished. 71 astrological influences astrology in education is usefui as geology is to the prospector; it tells you the sort of thing to look for, and the direction in which to explore. aleister crowley, magick without tears the stars impel, they do not compel. ancient maxim the astrological influences in the four great crosses are shown in appendix d. how these forces influence the lesser watchtower squares is shown in appendix c. t

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through some channel or another, and they wanted to play an intentionally conscious part in such a programme. they became aware of their position as active agents in the scheme of life instead of remaining inert observers and endurers. eventually kabbalism extended into almost every field of esoteric experimentation. theurgy and talismanic magic became incorporated into its curriculum as also did astrology and other arcane activities. the 22 trumps of the tarot cards were well aligned with the paths of the tree, and the numbered cards coincided with the four worlds of the ten spheres. thenceforth the tree became a sort of storage system for all the esoterica of our western inner tradition. it has since turned into a major symbol representing practically every variety of our occult speciali

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iful to derive the eye from the sun, blood from water, the salt flow of tears from the bitter sea, and the more profound seem therefore the myths of sif's hair, of freyja^s tears; earth and heaven reflect each other. but as even the ancient cosmogonies are inversions of each other (pp. 568. 570, man made of world, world made of man, we have no right to refer the heathen gods exclusively either to astrology and the calendar, or to elemental forces, or to moral considerations, but rather to a perpetual and unceasing interaction of them all. a pagan religion never dropt out of the clouds, it was carried on through countless ages by the tradition of nations, but in the end it must rest on a mysterious revelation which accords with the marvellous language and the creation and propagation of man

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sider first the "simple elements, numbered from 1 to 37. these numbers do not refer to "weights, size, or nature. all numbers on the plates refer only to the matter in the text. dalton invented a series of symbols to represent the atoms, each symbol based upon a circle with a definite mark or letter inside. many of these symbols he took from the rosicrucian work, especially that which pertains to astrology, alchemy, and the triangle and cross.(note, for instance, symbols numbered 1, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 20, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, and 37. erater dalton's system of atomic symbols permitted the symbolic representation of a molecule by the combined symbols of its constituent atoms. see plate i, nos. 38-51. although modern scientists have devised their own symbols for the various types of atoms, they

worldly or material plane where we live in both objective and subjective consciousness, and another plane, which is beyond the material.call that other plane the astral, psychic, cosmic, or whatever best expresses your idea; it is that plane where the soul of man functions free from the limitations of the body and where the subconscious mind of man functions at times independent of the objective. astrology.an ancient system, partially scientific in its application, based upon close observation of the coincidence of human characteristics with the date and hour of birth. time and careful analysis have proven the coincidences to be based upon fundamental laws regardless of whether the planets have any effect upon birth or upon the nature of man after birth. only the fanatical extremist makes

ence of human characteristics with the date and hour of birth. time and careful analysis have proven the coincidences to be based upon fundamental laws regardless of whether the planets have any effect upon birth or upon the nature of man after birth. only the fanatical extremist makes. or believes. the claim that we are ruled by planets. it is advisable that all be acquainted with the history of astrology out of which arose the science of astronomy.[163] aten.a name for the symbol of the "sole everliving god" made understandable by akhnaton after he established a monotheistic religion in egypt. aten was represented by the sun disk, the sun being the symbol of the life-giving radiance of the invisible god. not as god, or even as a sacred symbol, is the sun disk used by modern rosicrucians

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der had originated in fourteenth-century florence, from whence it spread to rome, paris, and vienna. among former members were, he claimed, vaughan, fludd, the comte de st germain, mesmer, martinez de pasquales, swedenborg, and cagliostro himself.theobjects of the order were the studyandpractice of 'natural magic, mesmerism, the science of life and death, immortality, cabala, alchemy, necromancy, astrology and magic in all its branches. not content with claiming cagliostro as his source, irwin in a letter of 1874 to benjamin cox of weston-super-mare, hisfidusachatesinmatters masonic and occult, stated that he had in fact met with the fratres lucis in paris and that fifteen years earlier there had been only twenty-seven members in the whole world; he added that 'all members were bound to ke

their symbolism, whilst the introduction of 'secret chiefs' was a masterstroke permitting the most outrageous claims to be made which could be neither proved nor disproved. english rosicru255 cianism was said to encompass dr dee, robert fludd, john heydon, thomas vaughan, william backhouse and elias ashmole-s-indeed anyone who had any interest or skill in mathematics, natural science, astronomy, astrology, or alchemy. by the nineteenth century the rosicrucian idea was to. a great extent a spent force in england but its. nineteenth-century apologists 225<;laimedfor.itamajor revivalist in the person of ebenezersibley, whose works were to be called in as evidence of the continuing tradition. sibley was to be quickly followed by francis barrett, whose seminal workthemagus(1801, a plagiarism o

ntury the rosicrucian idea was to. a great extent a spent force in england but its. nineteenth-century apologists 225<;laimedfor.itamajor revivalist in the person of ebenezersibley, whose works were to be called in as evidence of the continuing tradition. sibley was to be quickly followed by francis barrett, whose seminal workthemagus(1801, a plagiarism of plagiarisms, greatly revived interest in astrology, alchemy, and magical operations and was probably largely responsible for the later nineteenth-century revival of practical occultism.thetenuous rosicrucian thread and the, later, belief in a continuing rosicrucian presence in england was given a seeming veracity by the presence in england of sigismund bacstrom with his certificate attesting. to his initiation into a rosicrucian group by

itual world than the rationalists of the present day are disposed to allow: the following extracts are given from that remarkable piece of autobiography,williamlilly'shistoryof hislife andtimes,from the year1602to1681.'all the ancient astrologers of england were much startled and confounded at my manner of writing, especially old mr wm. hodges, who lived near wolverhampton, he swore 1 did more by astrology than he could do by the crystal and use thereof, which indeed he understood as well asanyonein england. his angels were raphael, gabriel, anduriel,john scott, my partner, having occasions into staffordshire, address255 ed himself for a month or six weeks to hodges, assisted him to dress his patients, let blood &c, being to return to london, he desired hodges to shew him the person and fe

spirit of the crystal and the protection of god. one of hockley's invocations survived in a notebook once in the possession ofmrj.watkins and was copied from there by gerald yorke.]thefollowing call for the crystal was given to me on the roth july 1834 by my friendmrjames elliott the astrologer who received it frommrjohnworsdalesm.of lincoln the author of the celestial philosophy 8 vo; genethliac astrology 8vo 1796, nativity 1819; this call has been used with great success by him, but my friendmrelliott who would be his own seer, but could never obtain any visions, shortly before his death, gave me the call and also his crystal..thedivine call probatumestf[red] h[ockley] i humbly desirethee,0 lord god, my most merciful and loving god, the giver of all grace, to permit a holy angel of108the

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rism, spiritualism, or some form or another of mysticism. result: no two men think alike, no two are agreed upon any fundamental occult principles, though many are those who claim for themselves the ultima thule of knowledge, and would make outsiders believe that they are full-blown adepts. not only is there no scientific and accurate knowledge of occultism accessible in the west-not even of true astrology, the only branch of occultism which, in its exoteric teachings, has definite laws and a definite system-but no one has any idea of what real occultism means. some limit ancient wisdom to the cabala and the jewish zohar, which each interprets in his own way according to the dead-letter of the rabbinical methods. others regard swedenborg or bo hme as the ultimate expressions of the highest

q. then is an occultist simply a man who possesses more power than other people? a. far more-if he is a practical and really learned occultist, and not one only in name. occult sciences are not, as described in encyclopedias, those imaginary sciences of the middle ages which related to the supposed action or influence of occult qualities or supernatural powers, as alchemy, magic, necromancy, and astrology -for they are real, actual, and very dangerous sciences. they teach the secret potency of things in nature, developing and cultivating the hidden powers "latent in man" thus giving him tremendous advantages over more ignorant mortals. hypnotism, now become so common and a subject of serious scientific inquiry, is a good instance in point. hypnotic power has been discovered almost by acci

the aryamarga. the degrees of arhatship, called respectively srotapatti, sakridagamin, anagamin, and arhat, or the four classes of aryas, correspond to the four paths and truths. aspect the form (rupa) under which any principle in septenary man or nature manifests is called an aspect of that principle in theosophy. astral body the ethereal counterpart or double of any physical body-doppelg nger. astrology the science which defines the action of celestial bodies upon mundane affairs, and claims to foretell future events from the positions of the stars. its antiquity is such as to place it among the very earliest records of human learning. it remained for long ages a secret science in the page 145 the key to theosophy- hp blavatsky.txt east, and its final expression remains so to this day

tars. its antiquity is such as to place it among the very earliest records of human learning. it remained for long ages a secret science in the page 145 the key to theosophy- hp blavatsky.txt east, and its final expression remains so to this day, its esoteric application only having been brought to any degree of perfection in the west during the lapse of time since varaha mihira wrote his book on astrology, some 1400 years ago. claudius ptolemy, the famous geographer and mathematician who founded the system of astronomy known under his name, wrote his tetrabiblos, which is still the basis of modern astrology, in 135 ad. the science of horoscopy is studied now chiefly under four heads, viz: 1. mundane, in its application to meteorology, seismology, husbandry. 2. state or civic, in regard to

heads, viz: 1. mundane, in its application to meteorology, seismology, husbandry. 2. state or civic, in regard to the future of nations, kings, and rulers. 3. horary, in reference to the solving of doubts arising in the mind upon any subject. 4. genethliacal in connection with the future of individuals from birth unto death. the egyptians and the chaldeans were among the most ancient votaries of astrology, though their modes of reading the stars and the modern methods differ considerably. the former claimed that belus, the bel or elu of the chaldeans, a scion of the divine dynasty, or the dynasty of the king-gods, had belonged to the land of chemi, and had left it to found a colony from egypt on the banks of the euphrates, where a temple, ministered by priests in the service of the "lords

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y computer buffs, physics students, etc. it all helps with creating the belief buffer. it needn t actually be hard science, psuedoscience works just as well, as the number of new age books asserting that crystals store energy just like a computer chip does shows. i m not trying to be picky (okay, just a bit, and equally, since its the belief factor which is the important thing, then you could use astrology, alchemy, theosophy or whatever else strikes your fancy, so long as you (or someone else) find it coherent& useful. just because you re being scientific doesn t mean that you have to be serious at the same time. chaos silliness it was the discordians that pointed out that amidst the long list of dualisms that occultists were fond of using, the opposites of humour/seriousness had been lef

HOWE THE ALCHEMIST OF THE GOLDEN DAWN

atherings aim at exposing interested students to occult information, future releases will include submissions from users like you. for some of us, the time h as come to mobilize. if yo u h ave an interest in assis tin g in this p rocess- we all h ave strengths to bring to the table- ple ase email occ u lt .d igit al.mob iliz ation@gmail.com complacency s-erves t h e o ld gods. by the same author: astrology and the third reich the magicians of the golden dawn masonic underworlds (in progress) also in thisseries: the magical mason: forgotten hermetic writings of w. w. westcott editedby r. a. gilbert the rosicrucian seer: the magical work of frederick hockley editedbyjohn hamill the sorcerer and his apprentice: unknown hermetic writings ofs. l. macgregor mathers and j. w. brodie-innes edited

was total; indeed, it still is except in relation to the history of ideas or, if one likes, the study of 'intellectual underworlds' or sub-cultures. my preoccupation with the latter began in 1960 when i commenced the research for urania's children: the strange world of theastrologers; which was eventually published in 1967. in the course of investigating the extraordinary expansion of interest in astrology that began in great britain during the 1890s i discovered a. e. waite's shadows of life and thought (1938, and read his tantalizingly obscure account of the origins of the hermetic order of the golden dawn and his own experiences in the order. bewildered by waite's obfuscations i decided to try to solve 'the mystery of the g.d' and the magicians of the golden dawn: a documentary history

bfuscations i decided to try to solve 'the mystery of the g.d' and the magicians of the golden dawn: a documentary history of a magical order, 1887-1923 appeared in 1972 (to be reissued by the aquarian press. when i began to work on the g.d. problem in 1970 there was only one possible point of departure, namely f. l. gardner's papers, which gerald yorke had purchased from houghton. republished as astrology and the third reich (aquarian press, 1984. 17 apart from ayton's letters, which form the substance of this book, they included a mass of correspondence relating to gardner's membership of the g.d (1892-7) and his enduring relationship with dr william wynn westcott. gerald yorke, that most generous of mortals, kindly lent me the complete colle tion. the story of the. g.d.'s early years( 1

us agrippa, philalethes and others without being able to get any light. as to skeptisism not suiting me, i am an occultist first of all& then anything else. i did not know, or had not realised that i was to be chief in the new rite of perfection in the sat b'hai. 2 i have been too harassed with the h.b. ofl. to attend to anything else. i will attend to it as soon as possible. my own experience of astrology and the taro, is, that neither is of much use, unless you have developed the inner light so as to see spiritual correspondence of each symbol as it turns up. if you have not read p. christian's histoire de fa magie you should do so. he gives an account of what cagliostro did in the way of predictions by the taro' it and astrology are closely interlinked. unless one has undergone the trai

et rituel de a aute magie (1856, but he did not provide any mstru.ctions for prediction. k. r. h. mackenzie (see my 'fringe masonry in england, 1870-85, in aqc 85 1972) wrote to f. g. irwin on 6 november 1877 .and mentioned hat ayton had asked him if levi 'left any exact instru tions behind for the working of the tarot. he added 'i have a fa hio of working it myself but i work it with the aid of astrology';hic is a different process from that pursued by e. l' for mackenzie s attitude to tarot divination see my the magicians of the golden dawn (1972, pp.29-30. instructions for divi.nation wer fir t published in papus, l tarot des hohemiens (1889; enghsh translation m 1892 by a. p. morton, second edition, revised by a. e. waite, 1910. 4 irwin's son herbert, a medical stud nt at bristol,.had

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to the occult student. clearly, the lingering local rumours had not lied. this place had once been the seat of an evil older than mankind and wider than the known universe. in the ruined desk was a small leatherbound record-book filled with entries in some odd cryptographic medium. the manuscript writing consisted of the common traditional symbols used today in astronomy and anciently in alchemy, astrology, and other dubious arts- the devices of the sun, moon, planets, aspects, and zodiacal signs- here massed in solid pages of text, with divisions and paragraphings suggesting that each symbol answered to some alphabetical letter. in the hope of later solving the cryptogram, blake bore off this volume in his coat pocket. many of the great tomes on the shelves fascinated him unutterably, and

inspire him with a lasting loathing. perhaps, however, the facial expression of the owner in exhibiting them contributed much of the prejudice. this bizarre collection, besides a host of standard works which mr. merritt was not too alarmed to envy, embraced nearly all the cabbalists, daemonologists, and magicians known to man; and was a treasure-house of lore in the doubtful realms of alchemy and astrology. hermes trismegistus in mesnard's edition, the turba philosophorum, geber's liber investigationis, and artephius's key of wisdom all were there; with the cabbalistic zohar, peter jammy's set of albertus magnus, raymond lully's ars magna et ultima in zetsner's edition, roger bacon's thesaurus chemicus, fludd's clavis alchimiae, and trithemius's de lapide philosophico crowding them close

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ct in a nervous way, and of course, any child enjoys causing a sensation in adults, so i kept it up. i soon learned to differentiate between true psychic vibrations and imagination. when i'm receiving a psychic impression, my whole body is involved. i know i'm right, and if i'm not sure, then i'm not receiving in a psychic way. there's never any doubt in my mind. all of my family were involved in astrology, which has nothing to do with witchcraft. my grandmother was especially creative. she wrote songs, both words and music. and she sculptured and did many other things that might be considered a bit above normal. she was very far out for her generation; consequently she was a loner, although she managed to have eight kids. she could break a glass by using her mental strength and nothing el

to her. she could get a praying mantis to come in just by saying she would. the insect would come in through the window, come to the table and sit on her hand. she spoke to it in yugoslavian or english or italian, or she'd sing and hum; she'd say "c'mon, c'mon, i love you" and she'd charm it in. i lived with my grandmother most of my life from the time i was six until i was twenty. she taught me astrology, palmistry and how to read cards and tea leaves. she told me stories about the pagan gods and the symbolism involved and how to apply it to everyday living. she taught me to be a witch. it was a crazy way to grow up, but it was fun. i always knew about fortune telling. my grandmother and i established such a good rapport, that we could each project into the other one's house and know wha

e next thing to do is choose a spellcasting time each week. you can only do this once a week; you cannot do it every day, and even if you just want to do it for readings, you still must limit yourself to once a week. wednesday night is considered best for cards. wednesday is ruled by mercury and it has to do with inspiration and insight, so most witches utilize that evening for card spellcasting. astrology devotees will recognize in the circles' pattern a debt to their planetary lore, a common influence. true, but it doesn't mean that if you know astrology that enables you to become a witch. most reputable witches can do just about anything, and they are well-informed on astrology. my family has three generations of astrologers, but six generations of witches as far back as we can trace. t

feel that it lessens the force. well, does buying a rembrandt for two million dollars make it a less valuable painting? i don't believe that a witch can dissipate her powers. i think that the more you do something the better you get. there's a gain of energy, not a loss. so i remain powerful, controlled, brave and unafraid, but perhaps disinterested in betting. another time i did charts combining astrology and numerology for two brothers who wanted to make a fortune at the caliente race track in mexico. they have a five-ten bet, like the daily double only ten times as big. if you can pick the winners in five or six consecutive races, you can win thousands and thousands of dollars. i worked out a system for them, basing it almost entirely on numbers, including their own personal numbers, th

levision appearances, two-way radio broadcast programmes, or through my syndicated newspaper column "sorcery, spells, symbols and stars" dear scorpio, you may not be, as you stated so clearly in your letter "enough josephine for his napoleon" but you should be credited with a gold star and a capital e for the effort. yes there are ways to determine emotional compatibility within the frame work of astrology, but i am afraid i am at a loss to deal with this situation. according to astrology the position of mars and venus in the two horoscopes may be used as a basis for comparing the male and female qualities between the partners. however in the relationship you have outlined it is difficult to determine where one's josephine leaves off and one's little corsican begins. one cheering note: the

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hidden meaning of the word christos, the anointed messenger, complains that they (the gnos- tics) assert tha thia meaaenger or deugatut changea kia body from time to hme "and goea into (dher bodiea, and at each time ia differently mani- feated. and these [the overshadowed prophets] use incantations and invocations of various demons and baptisms in the confession of their principles, they embrace astrology and magic, and the mathe- matical error) he says* lliis "mathematical error" of which the pious writer compluns, led subsequently to the rediscovery of the heliocentric system, erroneous as it may sull be, and forgotten since the days of anothw* magician' who tau^t it pythagoras. thus the wonders of healing and the tkavma of jesus, which he imparted to his followers, show that they were

ophites! unluclgr for christianity will be the day when some fearless and honest scholar ^lall persuade their elders to let him translate the contents of their secret books and compile their hoary traditions! it is a strange delusion that makes some writers think that the nazaraeans have no other sacred literature, no other literary relics than four doctrinal works and that curious volume full of astrology and magic which they are bound to peruse at the sunset hour on every sol's day (sunday. tills search after truth leads us, indeed, into devious ways. many are the obstades that ecclesiastical cunning has placed in the way of our find- ing the primal source of religious ideas. christianity is on trial, and has been, ever since science felt strong enough to act as public prosecutor. a port

and oi the heavenly bodies, and in pure rdigioub ritet. he infused a portion into the minds of the magi. the latter, coupling these doctrines with their own peculiar icienee of foreuuing the future, have handed down the whole through their descend- ants to succeeding ages^ it is from these descendants that the sufis, chiefly composed of persians and syrians, acquired their profound know- ledge of astrology, medicine, and the esoteric doctrine of the ages "the sufi doctrine" says c. w. king "involved the grand idea of one uni- versal creed which could be secretly held under any profession of an oul> ward faith; and in fact took virtually the same view of religious systems as that in which the ancient philosophers had regarded such matters* the mysterious druzes of moimt lebanon are the desc

ISRAEL REGARDIE A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO GEOMANTIC DIVINATION

tent capacity for extra-sensory perception. some more, some less. the major contribution of this book is not so much slanted in the direction of prediction of what is yet to come, but to facilitate the growth and expression of this inner psycho-spiritual ability. to this extent, any and all systems of divination may be considered useful. amongst the more commonly used methods are the tarot cards, astrology, palmistry, graphology, and many others. the method to be described here, geomancy, is favoured above all others because it is basically so simple to operate. one can use it quickly to obtain a simple 'yes' or 'no' answer. with sufficient practice, enough skill can be developed to provide considerable amplification of the first straight answer. the more practical acquaintance one has wit

amplification of the first straight answer. the more practical acquaintance one has with other divinatory systems, and the more one can bring that knowledge and experience to bear upon the geomantic reading, the more the primary simple reading can be extended. what is perhaps more 8 a practical guide to geomantic divination important than most is an elementary knowledge of the basic principles of astrology. one does not need a profound working knowledge of astrology. but if there is some familiarity with the basic meanings of the planets, signs and houses, the mechanisms of geomancy become relatively easier to apply and understand. the rationale of divination is admittedly obscure. a large tome could readily be written describing some of the ancient theories. this is not the place however

e of the q u e s t i o n asked the significator- should be thoroughly observed and studied. it should then be compared to the judge and if need be, added to the judge by the methods already described to produce another figure called the reconciler. this too should be studied in the light of the question asked, and the interpretations given on the charts that follow. the close relationship between astrology and geo-mancy now becomes apparent. one searches for the aspects between the significator and the other figu s divine nutrition: the madonna frequency& the food of gods with jasmuheen 1 divine nutrition: the madonna frequency& the food of gods with jasmuheen 2 divine nutrition the madonna frequency the food of gods produced by jasmuheen& the self empowerment academy p.o. box 1975, noosa

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tude towards the occult and the metaphysical, whereas the pragmatic confucian tradition considers these of only marginal importance, even though their reality is not denied. the founder of taoism, lao-tzu, historically remains an obscure figure. the principal source of information about his life is a biography written in about 100 bc. he was said to be a court official advising in matters such as astrology and divination, and was in charge of the sacred books. the name lao-tzu seems to represent a certain type of sage rather than an individual name, and the relevant books of instruction seem to have a number of authors. the 6 healing sounds of the tao have been developed to release the denser frequency emotions that we often store in our organs. the nourishing frequency of the food of gods

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ble, wandering angels, who move through the world threading unseen the ways of men, and unwitted of by them, and most abundant and most active there where the mother of all of them is in the ascendant with her influences; or when night is abroad, throned in her cope of stars letters, from their first judiciary arrangement in the heavens, spelling out continually new astrological combinations. for astrology was the mother, as she was the precursor, of astronomy, and was once a power; into whatever mean roads the exercise of the art of her servants has strayed now, in unworthy and indign divination, and in the base proffer of supposed gipsy arts ministration becomes ridiculous (or made so, which was once mighty and sublime. the pyramidal or triangular form which fire assumes in its ascent to

h which all men can acquire the true wisdom, they were called the fire-philosophers (philosophi per ignem. the most distinguished of these are theophrastus paracelsus, adam von boden, oswald croll; and, later, valentine weigel, robert flood, or fludd, jacob bohmen, peter poiret &c. under this head we may also refer to the medico-surgical essays of hemmann, published at berlin in 1778; and pfaff s astrology. as a great general principle, the theosophists called the soul a fire, taken from the eternal ocean of light. in regard to the supernatural using the word in its widest sense it may be said that all the difficulty in admitting the strange things told us lies in the non-admiszoroaster and the magi. 67 sion of an internal causal world as absolutely real: it is said, in intellectually admi

thing, and not simply a poetic 198 the rosicrucians. dream: all nature, like a piece of music, being produced by melodious combinations of the cross-movement of the holy light playing over the lines of the planets: light flaming as the spiritual ecliptic, or the gladius of the archangel michael, to the extremities of the solar system. thus are music, colours, and language allied. of the chaldsean astrology it may figuratively be said that, although their knowledge, in its shape of the portentous stone, in this instance, their grave-stone, shut up the devils in the depths of the abyss, and made the sages their masters (solomon being the priest or king, and his seal the talisman that secures the deep; man, on account of his having fallen into the shadow and the corruptions of existence, need

herwise there is no sense in music. otherwise our passions could not be stirred by it. these are storms and convulsions (rendered beautiful) certainly not born of god s original rest. rather they come of the stirring ambitions of lucifer up-rising son of the morning, son of the awakening son of the sun. music and its success depend upon the prosperous progress of the planets which make it, as (in astrology) they pre-arrange, order, and fix the fates of men. it is no inconsistent thing to say that, in the rosicrucian sense, every stone, flower, and tree has its horoscope (we know that there are no two leaves alike, and that they are produced and flourish in the mechanical resources of the mysterious necessities of astrology* every object bearing its history in its lines and marks (sigillate

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s d. meditation, trancework and hypnosis, fascination e. stone magick f. candle magick g. amulets and talismans; power objects or "psychic batteries" h. healing 1. psychic (visualization, laying on of hands) 2. herbal 3. energy channeling iwht auras and chakras 4. color therapy the basics of magick get any book for free on: www.abika.com 3 5. other systems listed above i. divination 1. scrying 2. astrology 3. tarot 4. runesticks 5. lithomancy (casting the stones) 6. i ching 7. other systems 8. pendulum or radiesthesia j. astral travel k. thought forms; wraths, fetches, artificial elementals l. extra-sensory perception 1. clairsentience 2. clairvoyance 3. clairaudience 4. precognition 5. telepathy 6. telempathy 7. psychometry 8. telekinesis 9. teleportation m. sympathetic magic (poppets and

the image of god (universe) it follows that god is in the image of man (in other words, man and the god/universe match each other. the magician, as a microcosm is thus connected with the macrocosm. there is an intimate relationship of energies between you and everything else. the universe is reflected within us and we are projected into the universe. this is an important theory behind magick and astrology. magick white and black 'personal magick' is that magick used to affect the self; often involving affirmation, self-suggestion, and self-hypnosis 'active magick' is outer directed magick (as in pk) used to affect someone or thing, or to bring about an event 'passive magick' is to be affected (as in esp) by an outside non-physical cause. everyone possesses some magical (and psychic) poten

w.y. evans-wentz, tibetan yoga and secret doctrines. sandra gibson, beyond the mind. king and skinner, techniques of high magic. swami sivananda, kundalini yoga. john woodroffe (pseud. for arthur avalon, the serpent power. the basics of magick get any book for free on: www.abika.com 20* magick 6- thoughtforms and spirits* although there are hundreds of kinds of divination, the principle ones are astrology, geomancy, the tarot, the i ching, and direct psychic means (especially clairvoyance. true divination is more than a mechanical system, for it implies true psychic interpretation (receiving. some form of divination is often used in magick ritual to communicate with the entity invoked. since divination operates through the mind, it is affected and biased by the mind. our attitudes and fea

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tic texts is possible because the kabbalists themselves considered their language a precise, technical vocabulary and not arbitrary and emotive poetry. the texts are not served well by poetic translations; they cry out for scientific philology (gershom scholem: kabbalah and counter-history, cambridge: harvard university press, 1979: p. 89) suares, carlo. the sepher yetsira, including the original astrology according to the qabala and its zodiac. french original: editions du mont-blanc, 1968. english translation: boulder: shambhala publications, 1976. suares book on sy is one in a series on what he considers the three great cabalistic works [namely] genesis, the song of songs and sepher yetsira. suares does not believe kabbalah to be mysticism, stating, qabala is a science and the sepher ye

see peter sch fer, the magic of the golem: the early development of the golem legend, in journal of jewish studies, vol. xlvi, nos. 1-2 (spring-autumn 1995. 20073 22 other articles: finkel, asher. the exegetic elements of the cosmological work, sepher yesirah, in mystics of the book: themes, topics, and typologies, edited by r. a. herrera (new york: peter lang, 1993) kiener, ronald. the status of astrology in the early kabbalah: from the sefer yesirah to the zohar, in jerusalem studies in jewish thought, vol. 6, nos. 3- 4: proceedings of the second international conference on the history of jewish mysticism: the beginnings of jewish mysticism in medieval europe, edited by joseph dan english section (jerusalem: the hebrew university, 1987. langermann, y. tzvi. introduction to a new redactio

on sy is the universe of shabbetai donnolo by andrew sharf (new york: ktav publishing house, 1976, which is a study of sefer hakhmoni, donnolo s commentary on sy. donnolo was a tenth-century doctor whose medical tracts on herbal prescriptions came to be overshadowed by his cosmological writings, in particular sefer hakhmoni. donnolo brought together jewish and non-jewish ideas about astronomy and astrology, but fell short of creating a unified, organized system. further on donnolo s commentary, see elliot r. wolfson, the theosophy of shabbetai donnolo, with special emphasis on the doctrine of sefirot in his sefer hakmoni, in jewish history, vol. 6, nos. 1-2 (haifa: haifa university press, 1992; and joseph dan, medieval jewish influences on renaissance concepts of harmonia mundi, in aries (

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ics. new haven: yale university press, 1998: chapter three. gconcepts of messiah in the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries: theosophical forms of kabbalah. h. gon european cultural renaissances and jewish mysticism, h in kabbalah: journal for the study of jewish mystical texts, volume 13, edited by daniel abrams and avraham elqayam (los angeles: cherub press, 2005. kiener, ronald. gthe status of astrology in the early kabbalah: from the sefer yesirah to the zohar, h in jerusalem studies in jewish thought, vol. 6, nos. 3-4: proceedings of the second international conference on the history of jewish mysticism: the beginnings of jewish mysticism in medieval europe, edited by joseph dan (jerusalem: the hebrew university, 1987. laenen, j. h. jewish mysticism: an introduction, translated by dav

ty of hebrew literature/ trubner and co, 1873; rpt yerushalayim [mitshuf, 724 [1963 or 4. halbertal, moshe. concealment and revelation: esotericism in jewish thought and its philosophical implications, translated by jackie feldman. princeton. oxford: princeton university press, 2007, chapter 5 gesotericism and commentary: ibn ezra and the exegetical layer, h and chapter 6 gconcealment and heresy: astrology and the secret of the torah. h. schwartz, dov. gjudah halevi and abraham ibn ezra h= chapter one) in studies on astral magic in medieval jewish thought, translated by david louvish and batya stein [the brill reference library of judaism, vol. 20 (leiden. boston: brill, 2005. sela, shlomo. gabraham ibn ezra fs appropriation of saturn, h in kabbalah: journal for the study of jewish mystica

KASAK VEEDE UNDERSTANDING PLANETS IN ANCIENT MESOPOTAMIA

me of this god can be written as dgi..bar, dbil.gi, dgi.bil, dgiri, in emesal (sumerian women fs talk) also dmu.bar.ra. in horoscopes, mars is consistently an or mul2an, read as albatanu, not anu because despite the use of the sumerian sign an there is no evidence whatsoever about the connections of mars to the god anu; this can be merely an abbreviation that has preserved the end of the name. in astrology, mars has been depicted also as muliku (g193, which means a square measure. as iku has been identified with mars and mars in its turn with the plough (apin (gossmann 1950: 13, 79, we could suggest that mars has also been a gploughing star h. the less common names are mul/dim.dugud.mu.en or mul/danzu which are connected to anzu who (according to most sources) is a giant bird with a lion f

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looking out on the universe from this standpoint, let him identify himself with the earth spirits in love and sympathy, recalling as far as he can their prayer as said in the closing of the zelator grade. let him meditate upon the earth triplicity, visualizing the symbols of a bull--a virgin--a goat which stand for kerubic earth--mutable earth--cardinal earth. for the above ideas consult a simple astrology manual. make notes of the ideas and pictures which arise in your mind. the four worlds of the qabalah are: atziluth, archetypal pure diety twlyxa briah, creative archangelic hayrb yetzirah, formative angelic hryxy assiah, action matter, man, shells, demons hycu the ten houses, or heavens, of assiah, the material world, are: 1. primum mobile, rashith ha gilgalim \ylglgh tycar 2. sphere of

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y from kabbalah and toward philosophy. k a b b a l a h s t e p s i n kabbalah made its debut about 5,000 years ago in mesopotamia, an ancient country in today s iraq. mesopotamia was not only the birthplace of kabbalah, but of all ancient teachings and mysticism. in those days, people bekabbalah: then and now 25 lieved in many different teachings, often following more than one teaching at a time. astrology, fortune-telling, numerology, magic, witchcraft, spells, evil eye xall those and more were developed and thrived in mesopotamia, the cultural center of the ancient world. as long as people were happy with their beliefs, they felt no need for change. people wanted to know that their lives would be safe, and what they needed to do to make them enjoyable. they were not asking about the orig

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ualities. behind all the equipment and deductions we remain as we were, with the same five senses. t h e k a b b a l a h e x p e r i e n c e 302 therefore, there is not a single physical science that enables us to peek into the upper world, but only to acquire further information about the expansion of the abilities of our five senses in this world. a s t r o l o g y q: how is kabbalah related to astrology? a: in the wisdom of kabbalah, there is the matter of kabbalistic astrology, as well as kabbalistic geography and kabbalistic medicine. those topics deal with the connection between our universe and the systems in the collective universe, the broader one, which includes the upper world. if you re interested in learning why our world is built the way it is, including the earth and stars

rested in learning why our world is built the way it is, including the earth and stars, the planets and the links among them, know that in actuality everything corresponds to the forces in the upper world. all the bodies and the forces in our world are but a consequence of the materialization of those upper forces. the reflection of the upper world in ours creates various fields called astronomy, astrology, psychology, medicine, etc. that is why the science in our world is to some extent a reflection of the wisdom of kabbalah in the material foundation of our world. q: why is it that, in our time, there is such an evolution of sciences such as astrology? a: people have always searched for any possible way to end the misery of mankind and society. humanity has slowly gained experience, and

chnology, including medical technology, does not deliver us from pain and torment. people are less interested in knowledge and progress and more concerned with their own personal fate. the human ego, the desire to enjoy for ourselves, continues to grow with each generation and seek fulfillment. it is happening very powerfully in our time, and therefore, along with technology, there are courses in astrology and the supernatural that b e l i e f s, m y s t i c i s m a n d t h e s u p e r n a t u r a l 303 are opening everywhere around us, even in universities. books about mysticism abound on the shelves of bookstores; horoscopes, prophecies and clairvoyants are found in every form of the media. i published my first book on kabbalah in 1984. at that time, the public was very earthbound, with

egoist. 291 witchcraft and kabbalah. 291 meditation. 292 tarot cards. 293 pleasure hunt. 294 cults and ceremonies. 294 esoteric teachings. 295 evil eye. 295 a curse. 296 satan is within. 297 the truth behind the supernatural. 297 shambalah. 298 the physical body is meaningless here. 298 man is alone with his purpose. 299 ufos. 299 an eclipse of the sun and a lunar eclipse. 300 parapsychology. 301 astrology..302 gimatria. 305 graves of righteous people. 305 the well of miriam. 306 t h e k a b b a l a h e x p e r i e n c e 438 the western wall and other miracles. 307 miracles. 308 the discovery of the origins of truth. 309 c h a p t e r 8. p r a y e r, r e q u e s t a n d a i m. 310 the meaning of prayer..310 method to a choice..310 how can one discover the creator..312 aspirations to be lik

LEWIS JAMES SATANISM TODAY AN ENCYCLOPEDIA OF RELIGION FOLKLORE AND POPULAR CULTURE

orist, and a religious fanatic. even though little is known about his life, it is presumed that the popular, moralizing literature and other beliefs of his time influenced bosch s symbolism. the paintings of the flemish artist hieronymus bosch (hertogenbosch 1450 1516, reflect his obsession with man s sin and damnation. the world portrayed by the artist is populated by a multitude of symbols from astrology, sorcery, and alchemy, and strange forms that are often composed of dislocated elements of real beings. each detail of his paintings contains an allusion to a symbolic significance within the whole, which can be considered a kind of allegory illustrating the opposite guises of christian life: sin and attachment to earthly pleasures on one hand, and the force of faith against evil on the

aining the theme later developed by the painter s scenes from the passion; the seven deadly sins (madrid, prado, in which the circle symbolizes the world and the three concentric circles with the seven sins represent the divine eye with christ as the pupil; and the conjurer (st. germain-en-laye, museum, an image of the credulity that leads to heresy,with the first reference to the tarot cards and astrology. the famous great triptychs, the hay wain (madrid, prado, the garden of delights (madrid, prado, and the temptation of st. anthony (lisbon,museo national de arte antiga, belong to the period 1485 1505. in the hay wain, bosch illustrates an old flemish proverb: the world is a mountain of hay; each one grabs what he can. the central panel of the triptych shows a large hay wagon surrounded

stical (occult) wisdom teaching of ancient israel, and which is based on a diagrammatical and symbolic glyph called the tree of life, a pictorial-symbolic representation of the one god and humanity s relationship with god and creation. bota s teachings also draw upon the tarot (viewed as a pictorial textbook of ageless wisdom, the hermetic teachings of hermes mercurious trismegistus, alchemy, and astrology. the doctrine of the oneness of god, the brother/sisterhood of humanity, and the kinship of all life patterned after the ageless wisdom mystery schools constitute the principal subjects of bota s teachings and practices, which, like in other occult orders, have as their major objective the promotion of the welfare of humanity. the meaning of the welfare of humanity is embodied in a seven

nic, chick devotes relatively few tracts to attacks on other religions. he is more concerned with making his readers aware of how demons are busily distracting them from embracing and leading the true christian life. like other conservative christians, he is especially concerned about occultism.all things occult are part of the siege on humankind (in one tract, satan is delighted because sales of astrology books are on the rise) even things that trivialize the occult are part of a demonic plot to make the dark side appear harmless and attractive. chick is especially alarmed by halloween, for example, and devotes at least three tracts to warning readers that the holiday is nothing more than bait for recruiting impressionable young people into satan s legions. chick goes so far as to assert

being a heretic and a conjurer. however, he was able to clear his charge and he was not burned, though he spent some time in prison. during a journey abroad, he learned that a mob had broken into his house at mortlake and sacked his library, believing that he was a worker of black magic. eventually he was favored by the court of queen elizabeth i, who was much more superstitious and interested in astrology than her sister.dee became her occult adviser, although she never granted him the generous pension he was seeking. during his numerous trips abroad, he also acted as a secret agent for her, under the code name 007. john dee is, however, best known for his enochian magic, a system of magic teaching communication with angels and spirits. dee joined irishman edward kelly in an attempt to co

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hat which identifieth it with the motion of the physicist is perhaps inherent. in the mere consummation of the sacrament for health and vitality is no violation of reason, but at most an exaggeration of anticipation; for the matter of the sacrament is indubitably a microcosm; but in the extension of this sacrament to validity in magick is an hiatus comparable to that which exists in the theory of astrology. even granting that an angle of 120 subtended at the eye of the observer on earth between sol and saturn (exempli gratia) is accompanied by certain fortunes, this may be casual and not causal. however, in this matter we have no doubt of the efficacy of the process, and are therefore fain to toy with any hypothesis, investigating as probability may determine us to do. thus we may assume a

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casting enchantments. 19 power of training wild beasts. 20 invisibility, parthenogenesis, initiation. 21 power of acquiring political and other ascendency. li 22 works of justice and equilibrium. 23 the great work, talismans, crystal-gazing& c. tui 24 necromancy. 25 transmutations[[vision of universal peacock. 26 the witches sabbath so-called, the evil eye. 27 works of wrath and vengeance kbn 28 astrology. 29 bewitchments, casting illusions. 30 the red tincture, power of acquiring wealth li and khien 31 evocation, pyromancy kbn 32 works of malediction and death khbn 32 bis alchemy, geomancy, making of pantacles[[travels on the astral plane] kbn 31 bis invisibility, transformations, vision of the genius. table i (continued) 15 xlvii. kings and princes of the jinn. xlviii. figures related t

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r, he forges the magic sword. no ritual admits to the grade of practicus, which is conferred by authority when the task of the zelator is accomplished. liber xiii 4 4. the practicus. his duties are laid down in paper d, class d. instruction and examination in the qabalah and liber 777. instruction in philosophical meditation (gnana-yoga* examination in some one mode of divination: e.g. geomancy,8 astrology,9 the tarot.10 theoretical. he is given a meditation-practice on expansion of consciousness.11 he is given a meditation-practice in the destruction of thoughts.12 instruction and examination in control of speech. practical.13 further, he casts the magic cup. no ritual admited to the grade of philosophus, which is conferred by authority when the task of the practicus is accomplished. 5. t

hat a revised and more practical version (i.e. one which does not need a temple the size of a small sports hall containing a ten and a half foot long green porcelain boat on wheels or runners) survives in another ms. notebook but is unpublished. 7 the reference is to sections aaa and mmm of gliber hhh h (341. 8 see gliber gaias, a handbook of geomancy h (96. 9 there was no official instruction in astrology at this period. about 1915 crowley collaborated with the new york astrologer evangeline adams on a comprehensive astrological textbook, designated by crowley liber 536, ga complete treatise on astrology. h crowley and adams fell out in a row over money after the bulk of the work had been written but before it could be published. much of the surviving material was published by adams under

collaborated with the new york astrologer evangeline adams on a comprehensive astrological textbook, designated by crowley liber 536, ga complete treatise on astrology. h crowley and adams fell out in a row over money after the bulk of the work had been written but before it could be published. much of the surviving material was published by adams under her name alone in the 1920s in two volumes, astrology: your place in the sun and astrology: your place among the stars. a smaller part of the work (an introductory chapter and chapters on uranus and neptune) was published in 1972 under crowley fs name as the complete [sic] astrological writings, edited by john symonds and kenneth grant. the entire work, bound up with some shorter writings on astrology by crowley, was printed in 2003 as the

in the sun and astrology: your place among the stars. a smaller part of the work (an introductory chapter and chapters on uranus and neptune) was published in 1972 under crowley fs name as the complete [sic] astrological writings, edited by john symonds and kenneth grant. the entire work, bound up with some shorter writings on astrology by crowley, was printed in 2003 as the general principles of astrology, edited by william breeze. 10 see gliber lxxviii, a description of the cards of the taro h (in equinox i (8) and reprinted as tarot divination with a largely spurious author credit to crowley.it is a very slight adaptation of a golden dawn instruction, and equinox iii (5, the book of thoth, a largely original work of crowley fs (sometimes also designated liber 78. 11 liber 536, gbatracob

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rth accompanying ac.s birthchart as printed in equinox i (7) and equinox of the gods actually give cancer, not leo, rising, suggesting the figure had been fudged. the editor of the .blue brick. edition of magick obligingly .corrected. the time of birth to make leo the ascendent again. rupert gleadow (an astrologer friend of symonds to whom ac had claimed there was .less than one per cent truth in astrology) prepared a hostile horoscope which was printed in the great beast in posthumous revenge. t.s] 82 because cheth, 8, spelt .in full= tyj, 418. t.s. on the qabalah 53 zodiac was perhaps responsible for buddha and his 12 disciples, christ and his 12 disciples, charlemagne and his 12 peers &c &c, but to disbelieve in christ or charlemagne is not to alter the number of signs in the zodiac. ve

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with at least one system of divination: cards, crystal gazing, runesticks, pendulum, or divining rod. the methods are endless. with all techniques, aim to silence the mind and let inspiration provide some sort of answer. whatever symbolic system or instruments are used, they act only to provide a receptacle or amplifier for inner abilities. no divinatory system should involve too much randomness. astrology is not recommended. ritual is a combination of the use of talismanic weapons, gesture, visualized sigils, word spells, and magical trance. before proceeding with sigils or dreaming, it is essential to develop an effective banishing ritual. a well-constructed banishing ritual has the following aspects. it prepares the magician more rapidly for magical concentration than any of the trance

LINDOW JOHN NORSE MYTHOLOGY A GUIDE TO THE GODS HEROES RITUALS AND BELIEFS

s and goddesses; a gscavenger hunt h (actually a list of questions apparently used in a unit on the mythology in some school; a gguest book h to which you can post any comment you like relating, however tenuously, to norse mythology; instructions to third-grade teachers doing a unit on norse mythology; instructions for integrating the study of norse mythology into home schooling; science fiction; astrology. just exercise care. if it doesn ft look right, it probably isn ft. after all, if i, an expert in old norse.icelandic mythology, were to devise and print on the internet plans for a supersonic jet, would you build and fly iisthe logomachy of zos by austin osman spare wisdom is a stasis: knowledge is like the 'snake of eternity, constantly eating itself and never finishing. more bathos: c

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jananta party (bjp, which was recently voted out of power in india. the bjp is an ultra-nationalist movement whose aim is to show and teach the ascendancy of all thingshindu, fromhistory to science. in particular, creationism and intelligent design 25 the bjp advocates the development of vedic science based on the posited scientific superiority of hindu sacred traditions. these traditions include astrology, transcendental meditation, faith healing, and the antiquated (and wrong) humoral theory of diseases. for the bjp, all these traditions could easily be meshed with modern science, where, for example, quantum indeterminacy is seen as supporting the atman (universal spirit)/brahman (creative principle) duality mentioned in the upanishads. following a curious combination of physics, religio

ts as critical thinking, something they say is important for students education. indeed, critical thinking must definitely be taught to our students. but critical thinking cannot be based on any dogma of any kind, for example, the postulated existence of an omnipotent intelligent designer able to govern the natural world through a series of miracles.many people would scoff at the idea of alchemy, astrology, and magic being taught in schools, other than in history or anthropology classes. we know why: in spite of what some enthusiasts might say, alchemy, astrology, and magic are not scientifically verifiable. why, then, try to introducemiracles in science classrooms? and besides, the teaching of id would take about fiveminutes and would have a scientific informational content of zero. the a

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a solid."65 this "progression" was used by proculus, the last of the classical neo- platonist philosophers, to describe the process by which the deity projects itself into existence.66 given this emphasis, the importance of geometry becomes clear, and its place at tiferet is very appropriate. understanding astronomy, by which the framers of the liberal arts and sciences must certainly have meant astrology, has the connotation of being able to see and understand the divine plan. it is suitably placed in the triad of the spirit. on the central column can be found two new jewels: the level of the senior warden in the triad of the soul, and the square of the master in the triad of the spirit. i have included the master here because he is introduced as a step in the staircase; at this point, h

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thed their swords when ordered to do so by the white-robed druids. no undertaking of great importance was scatted without the assistance of these patriarchs, who stood as mediators between the gods and men. the druidic order is deservedly credited with having had a deep understanding of nature and her laws. the encyclop dia britannica states that geography, physical science, natural theology, and astrology were their favorite studies. the druids had a fundamental knowledge of medicine, especially the use of herbs and simples. crude surgical instruments also have been found in england and ireland. an odd treatise on early british medicine states that every practitioner was expected to have a garden or back yard for the growing of certain herbs necessary to his profession. eliphas levi, the

reconcilable opposites absolute spirit and absolute substance, which the gnostics believed to have been coexistent in eternity. some assert that basilides was the true founder of gnosticism, but there is much evidence to the effect that simon magus laid down its fundamental principles in the preceding century. the alexandrian basilides inculcated egyptian hermeticism, oriental occultism, chaldean astrology, and persian philosophy in his followers, and in his doctrines sought to unite the schools of early christianity with the ancient pagan mysteries. to him is attributed the formulation of that peculiar concept of the deity which carries the name of abraxas. in discussing the original meaning of this word, godfrey higgins, in his celtic druids, has demonstrated that the numerological power

ical system which he used as the medium for the promulgation of his philosophical doctrines. the origin of his philosophy is uncertain. he may have got it from the brahmins, there being legends to the effect that he got it was a hindu, his name possibly being derived from rfan ov, meaning "dark" orpheus was initiated into the egyptian mysteries, from which he secured extensive knowledge of magic, astrology, sorcery, and medicine. the mysteries of the cabiri at samothrace were also conferred upon him, and these undoubtedly contributed to his knowledge of medicine and music. the romance of orpheus and eurydice is one of the tragic episodes of greek mythology and apparently constitutes the outstanding feature p. 32 of the orphic rite. eurydice, in her attempt to escape from a villain seeking

he author of twenty thousand books; manetho increased the number to more than thirty-six thousand (see james gardner--figures which make it evident that a solitary individual, even though he be overshadowed by divine prerogative, could scarcely have accomplished such a monumental labor. among the arts and sciences which it is affirmed hermes revealed to mankind were medicine, chemistry, law, arc, astrology, music, rhetoric, magic, philosophy, geography, mathematics (especially geometry, anatomy, and oratory. orpheus was similarly acclaimed by the greeks. in his biographia antiqua, francis barrett says of hermes* if god ever appeared in man, he appeared in him, as is evident both from his books and his pymander; in which works he has communicated the sum of the abyss, and the divine knowled

ple of thought. p. 38 principally shown by their sacred ceremonial. for first advances the singer, bearing some one of the symbols of music. for they say that he must learn two of the books of hermes, the one of which contains the hymns of the gods, the second the regulations for the king's life. and after the singer advances the astrologer, with a horologe in his hand, and a palm, the symbols of astrology. he must have the astrological books of hermes, which are four in number, always in his mouth. of these, one is about the order of the fixed stars that are visible, and another about the conjunctions and luminous appearances of the sun and moon; and the rest respecting their risings. next in order advances the sacred scribe, with wings on his head, and in his hand a book and rule, in whi

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le themselves with them, and they taught them charms and enchantments, and the cutting of roots, and made them acquainted with plants. and azazel [azael] taught men to make swords, and knives, and shields, and breastplates, and made known to them the metals [of the earth] and the art of working them. semjaza taught enchantments, and root cuttings, arma-ros the resolving of enchantments, baraqijel astrology, kokabel the constellations, ezeqeel the knowledge of the clouds [weather lore, araqiel the signs of the earth [husbandry, shamsiel the signs of the sun, sariel the course of the moon) according to that collection of ancient cabalistic lore, the zohar, great azael and his cohorts had had to assume tangible bodies in order to descend upon the earth. because of their revolt against higher

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one walls, and make the waters rough with storms. he governeth 36 legions of spirits. and his seal is this, which wear thou, as aforesaid, etc (46) bifrons- the forty-sixth spirit is called bifrons, or bifrous, or bifrovs. he is an earl, and appeareth in the form of a monster; but after a while, at the command of the exorcist, he putteth on the shape of a man. his office is to make one knowing in astrology, geometry, and other arts and sciences. he teacheth the virtues of precious stones and woods. he changeth dead bodies, and putteth them in another place; also he lighteth seeming candles upon the graves of the dead. he hath under his command 6 legions of spirits. his seal is this, which he will own and submit unto, etc (47) uvall, vual, or voval- the forty-seventh spirit uvall, or vual

, before his fall, as he declared unto the king solomon. he governeth 48 legions of spirits. his seal is this, the which wear thou as aforesaid (50) furcas- the fiftieth spirit is furcas. he is a knight, and appeareth in the form of a cruel old man with a long beard and a hoary head, riding upon a pale-coloured horse, with a sharp weapon in his hand. his office is to teach the arts of philosophy, astrology, rhetoric, logic, cheiromancy, and pyromancy, in all their parts, and perfectly. he hath under his power 20 legions of spirits. his seal, or mark, is thus made, etc. 21 he can nowadays converse in sound though colloquial coptic.-ed (51) balam- the fifty-first spirit is balam or balaam. he is a terrible, great, and powerful king. he appeareth with three heads: the first is like that of a

eth 3024 legions of spirits, and this is his seal, etc (58) amy, or avnas- the fifty-eighth spirit is amy, or avnas. he is a great president, and appeareth at first in the form of a flaming fire; but after a while he putteth on the shape of a 24 should be 30. for these 72 great spirits of the book goetia are all princes and leaders of numbers. man. his office is to make one wonderful knowing25 in astrology and all the liberal sciences. he giveth good familiars, and can bewray treasure that is kept by spirits. he governeth 36 legions of spirits, and his seal is this, etc (59) oriax, or orias- the fifty-ninth spirit is oriax, or orias. he is a great marquis, and appeareth in the form of a lion,26 riding upon a horse mighty and strong, with a serpent s tail; and he holdeth in his right hand t

MATHERS MACGREGOR THE LESSER KEY OF SOLOMON LEMEGETON VOL 3

to the time of the year, day and hour that you call the angel or his servants in to do your will, but you cannot mistake therein if you do but observe the example that is laid down in the following work, they being all fitted for the tenth day of march, being on a wednesday in the year 1641 according to the old account.1 to know what is attributed to the 7 planets, i do refer you to the books of astrology whereof large volumes hath been written. when the seal is made according to the former directions, lay it upon the table of practice, upon that part of the table that it notes with the character that the lord of the ascendant is of, lay your hand on the seal& say the conjuration that is at the latter end of this third part for it serves of all, only changing the names according to the ti

one clock hour in length. at any other time of the year the day and night hours are longer or shorter, and this would have made the process of calculating the astrological charts for each hour rather more tedious and error-prone. even so, it seems that he made a few small errors in his calculations, which show up in the example seals. a modern magician, with the assistance of a good computer and astrology software, can easily avoid this. the author calculated his charts for the date specified, and for a place at approximately the latitude of london, england. comparing his seals with calculated charts for that date, it appears that he used a system of house calculations resembling the old meridian or porphyry systems. the placidus house system more commonly used today produces results subs

MEANING OF MASONRY

elf and described by the same terms. in the make-up of each of us exists a psychic magnetic field of various forces, determining our individual temperaments and tendencies and influencing our future. to those forces have also been given the names of" sun" moon" and planets, and the science of their interaction and outworking was the ancient science of astronomy, or, as it is now more often called astrology, which is one of the liberal arts and sciences recommended further to the study of every mason and the pursuit of which notes on belongs in particular to the fellow-craft stage. the positions of the officers of the lodge. the seven officers- three principal and three subordinate ones, with an additional minor one serving as a connecting link with the ourside world -represent seven aspect

MICHAEL TSARION ATLANTIS ALIEN VISITATION AND GENETIC MANIPULATION

nic bannerwhich was specially embroidered for the strange trip by the librarian of the masonic houseof the temple in washington d. c. the egyptian hierogram for the star sirius consists of three shapes: a five-pointed star, anoval, and an obelisk. amazingly, this is just what we find in stone in washington d.c. theentire city is dedicated astromantically to the star sirius and its occult deities. astrology isgood enough for the ruling plutocrats it seems. pity that when the ordinary person seeks touse the divination arts for their own personal physical and spiritual empowerment, they areconsidered freaks and devil-worshippers. millionaires do not use astrology, billionaires do (j. p. morgan)ovasons book continues..for within a year of washington s death, it was recognized that the great ma

already widely used as a symbol in masonic fraternities in europe, andwe should, therefore, not be surprised that it should have been proposed in the context of anational symbol guided by so many freemasons. the chances of the correspondence being mere coincidence are so remote that we mustassume that whoever was directing the planning of washington d.c, not only had a consid-erable knowledge of astrology, but had a vested interest in emphasizing the role of..virgo. the constitution put before the people on september 19th 1787 in virgo. virgo is important for several reasons, one of them being that this is where the astrologicaldescendant of the earth is at this time. the numerology of the above date may interestresearcher and author richard hoagland who has, among others, emphasized the

tion put before the people on september 19th 1787 in virgo. virgo is important for several reasons, one of them being that this is where the astrologicaldescendant of the earth is at this time. the numerology of the above date may interestresearcher and author richard hoagland who has, among others, emphasized the signifi-cance of the harmonic and ratio 91.5. there may be no doubt altogether that astrology played an important role in the choice ofthe key monuments for the laying down of the federal city. even so we are reduced tospeculation as to which individual, or group of individuals, was behind this extraordinaryundertaking. a survey of the foundation charts used in the..building of washington d.c, reveals theimportance of astrology, and, indeed, confirms beyond doubt that astrology p

for the laying down of the federal city. even so we are reduced tospeculation as to which individual, or group of individuals, was behind this extraordinaryundertaking. a survey of the foundation charts used in the..building of washington d.c, reveals theimportance of astrology, and, indeed, confirms beyond doubt that astrology played animportant role in the early masonic rites. the rationale of astrology was rarely discussedserpents in the streets100atlantis, alien visitation, and genetic manipulation openly, even in masonic documents. knowledge of the stars--insofar as they were under-stood in masonic circles--was preserved as secrets best left to those with specialist knowl-edge of such things. the practice of assigning places to the rule of specific zodiacal signs (and thus, in mediev

spiritual beings) is very ancient and has been extended into modern times. since thediscovery of america we are able to trace most of the sources for the zodiacal rulershipsascribed to the cities of the united states. perhaps it is sufficient that we recognize as true the medieval arcane notion that such beingscould be invited to participate in the life of a city, by means of the spiritual art of astrology.ovason then goes on to give one reason why the city was constructed according tosuch specific designs and dates. he speaks of the presence or existence of angelicbeings, or overlords, who are being invoked to literally take part in the terrestrial oper-ations of mankind. the masonic fathers and builders of the city referred to these enti-ties by their latin term, cosmocrates: the leader

MICHAEL WYNN THE SOUL TRAVELERS

themselves with the celestial effects brought on by the 7 magical--michael wynn's "the soul travelers" 52 planets (the moon, the sun, mars, venus, jupiter, saturn, and mercury. each of these planets produce certain effects that rise and fall as the days and months go by. the magician always flows with the trends, but these trends are no mere machinations of popular culture, but celestial trends. astrology, as it is popularly known today, is the use of heavenly bodies to track current and future trends. astrology is based on the principle that the location of certain heavenly bodies help indicate a person s or society s behavior, and therefore their fate. unbeknownst to most of its believers, astrology was originally exclusively used by magicians in order to track when certain spells and r

s the use of heavenly bodies to track current and future trends. astrology is based on the principle that the location of certain heavenly bodies help indicate a person s or society s behavior, and therefore their fate. unbeknownst to most of its believers, astrology was originally exclusively used by magicians in order to track when certain spells and rituals are to be performed. most people use astrology to help dictate their day-to-day actions, and even though subtle astrological forces do play a part in determining a behavioral trends, it is not an art worthy of guiding one s life. the practitioner of astrology is likely to miss good opportunities, or seize upon bad opportunities, on account of their daily astrological horoscope; too subtle are these astrological effects to be qualifie

MORALS AND DOGMA

ng the sciences taught by hermes, there were secrets which he communicated to the initiates only upon condition that they should bind themselves, by a terrible oath, never to divulge them, except to those who, after long trial, should be found worthy to succeed them. the kings even prohibited the revelation of them on pain of death. this secret was styled the sacerdotal art, and included alchemy, astrology, magism [magic, the science of spirits, etc. he gave them the key to the hieroglyphics of all these secret sciences, which were regarded as sacred, and kept concealed in the most secret places of the temple. the great secrecy observed by the initiated priests, for many years, and the lofty sciences which they professed, caused them to be honored and respected throughout all egypt, which

ys diodorus siculus, but every other people that consecrate this symbol (the phallus, deem that they thereby do honor to the active force of the universal generation of all living things. for the same reason, as we learn from the geographer ptolemy, it was revered among the assyrians and persians. proclus remarks that in the distribution of the zodiac among the twelve great divinities, by ancient astrology, six signs were assigned to the male and six to the female principle. there is another division of nature, which has in all ages struck all men, and which was not forgotten in the mysteries; that of light and darkness, day and night, good and evil; which mingle with, and clash against, and pursue or are pursued by each other throughout the universe. the great symbolic egg distinctly remi

d his grandees sacrificed a lamb, the animal that represented the sun at the vernal equinox. among the greeks, the march of the choruses in their theatres represented the movements of the heavens and the planets, and the strophe and anti-strophe imitated, aristoxenes says, the movements of the stars. the number five was sacred among the chinese, as that of the planets other than the sun and moon. astrology consecrated the numbers twelve, seven, thirty, and three hundred and sixty; and everywhere _seven, the number of the planets, was as sacred as twelve, that of the signs, the months, the oriental cycles, and the sections of the horizon. we shall speak more at large hereafter, in another degree, as to these and other numbers, to which the ancients ascribed mysterious powers. the signs of t

oins was the equinoctial bull; and he also appeared on those of the mamertins and of athens. sagittarius appeared on those of the persians. in india the twelve signs appeared upon the ancient coins. the scorpion was engraved on the medals of the kings of comagena, and capricorn on those of zeugma, anazorba, and other cities. on the medals of antoninus are found nearly all the signs of the zodiac. astrology was practised among all the ancient nations. in egypt, the book of astrology was borne reverentially in the religious processions; in which the few sacred animals were also carried, as emblems of the equinoxes and solstices. the same science nourished among the chaldeans, and over the whole of asia and africa. when alexander invaded india, the astrologers of the oxydraces came to him to

ence nourished among the chaldeans, and over the whole of asia and africa. when alexander invaded india, the astrologers of the oxydraces came to him to disclose the secrets of their science of heaven and the stars. the brahmins whom apollonius consulted, taught him the secrets of astronomy, with the ceremonies and prayers whereby to appease the gods and learn the future from the stars. in china, astrology taught the mode of governing the state and families. in arabia it was deemed the mother of the sciences; and old libraries are full of arabic books on this pretended science. it flourished at rome. constantine had his horoscope drawn by the astrologer valens. it was a science in the middle ages, and even to this day is neither forgotten nor unpractised. catherine de medici was fond of it

NAGEL CARL AMAZING SECRETS OF OCCULT POWER

disiacs another tradition of sexual magic and practice is the custom of feeding your partner with certain foods imbued with aphrodisiac properties that will arouse his or her passions. aphrodisiac foods are ruled by the stars and exert a more potent effect if the correct foods are served to the person whose astrological sun sign agrees with the foods concerned. thus by compliance with the laws of astrology a witch can gain better results from his or her actions. here is a list of the most suitable aphrodisiac foods for the various astrological signs: aries: cinnamon, pepper, and chestnuts. taurus: grapes and sage. gemini: carrots and fennel. cancer: garlic and peppermint. leo: almonds and celery seed. virgo: apples and thyme. scorpio: ginger, mustard, and onions. sagittarius: sesame seed a

NAUDON PAUL THE SECRET HISTORY OF FREEMASONRY

cal, this instruction assumed a basic minimum knowledge of geometry and art in an era when work was not at all specialized and the master builder was simultaneously architect, entrepreneur, mason, carpenter, stonecutter, and sculptor. he had to possess all the knowledge that vitruvius demanded of the architect during augustus's century, namely mathematics, arithemetic, geometry, physics, history, astrology, music, and even jurisprudence, rhetoric, and medicine. perfection in the art of building implied a quintessence of the sciences and human talents "this art, which consists of giving proportion to the different parts of a monument, to raise those bold spires and audacious belltowers, to curve those vaults beneath which sound, far from diminishing, will take on a more harmonious fullness

ONYX TABLET OF SET

in with what you would define as the "material" goals of the church of satan? as a priest or priestess iii, do you think you could recognize a magister iv or a magus v without being formally introduced? what do you think distinguishes a magister from a priest, and a magus from a magister? can you name at least three historic personages whom you suspect to be magi? what is your opinion concerning astrology? do you make use of this concept as a tool in your magical operations? in a religious context the church of satan is said to reject the spiritual and elevate the carnal. what exactly do you think this means? what is the difference between satanism and atheism? between satanism and agnosticism? between satanism and existentialism? could there be such thing as a "satanic utopia? what would

REGARDIE ISRAEL THE COMPLETE GOLDEN DAWN

version of the three books of occult philosophy of heinrich cornelius agrippa, forthcoming from llewellyn. tyson is the author of many books and articles on such subjects as the philosophy of magic (the new magus, the history and use of runes (rune magic, and the occult revival in the renaissance. he is the creator and designer of the runemagic cards and rune dice as well as a new system of runic astrology. a regular contributor to the pallas society news and the llewellyn magickal almanac, his articles occasionally appear in fate and other periodicals dedicated to neo-paganism and the modern occult tradition. how to use this book normally speaking "a book is a book. is a book and no advice has to given about how it is used. this book is different, for several reasons, and you will find ad

enter psychotherapy. it is of small consequence what analytical school he selects. all are useful. all provide help for the student in his search for the light, and serve as excellent preparation for the serious discipline of magic and self-knowledge. where the divinatory techniques are concerned, the counsel given in the portal paper under consideration is still valid. newer and better books on astrology have been published since that portal paper was first written. dane rudhyais astrology of personalifj is an excellent textbook for the inquisitive student. the author regards astrology as the "algebra of life" which gives meaningful relationships to the events of life. a more comprehensive but less philosophical text is the a to z horoscope maker and delineator by llewellyn george (llewe

ive to the tarot and other germane matters is scat10 the golden dawn tered through several of these order documents. one matter which i have never seen taken up by astrological writers is that concerning starting the zodiac with the star regulus in leo. the teaching emphasizes that were this done, the constellations and the signs would coincide "within the zodiac" wrote louis macniece in his book astrology "there are twelve constellations. these bear the same names as the twelve signs used by the astrologers, but astrologically they have nothing to do with the case. if you are told that the sun was in that particular sign when you were born between march 31 and april 30-this does not mean that you were born under the actual group of stars &own as aries. once upon a time d e sun was (or app

recession of the equinoies (a very slow shift in the sky as observed from theearth, that takes 25,800 years to come full circle. the signs that most modem astrologers deal with are 12 exactly equal sections of the total circle of the zodiac. each section measures 30" and it makes no difference what fixed stars are contained in it "this disconcerting fact provides ready ammunition for opponents of astrology as all students of the subject know, due to the precession of the equinoxes, the signs and the constellations are now separated by as much as a whole sign. this has led to two distinct schools in astrology, the tropical and the sidereal. the adoption of the order recommendation, could lead to some closing of the distance between these two approaches. one of the things that slightly puzzl

lements. in the nineteenth century when the hermetic order of the golden dawn came to be formed, these letters were picked up and integrated into the complex structure of the order symbolism. to understand the interpretation used by the order, we need only the most superficial knowledge of the basic attributions given in the sepher yetzirah, the tarot pack of cards, a smattering of gnosticism and astrology. the first gesture is to convert the four letters into their hebrew equivalents and then to direct yetziratic attributions, as follows: i= yod= virgo n= nun= scorpio r= resh= sun i= yod= virgo the final 't, being repetitious, is dropped, only to be picked up again in a later place in order to extend the significance of the meanings derived from the analysis. this breakdown, though not ge

REGARDIE TALISMANS

shift from one planetary influence to another. it represents the name first operating as one set of waves or frequencies and then as another, sliding as it were on a wide band of frequencies. which frequency or kamea one may decide to use depends entirely on what function one wishes to stress. here is where some slight understanding is required of the basic meanings of the planets in traditional astrology. incidentally, it makes little difference to this scheme whether one uses the traditional hebrew system of gematria or numerology, or the more modern so-called pythagorean numerology. the only criterion is consistency. if one uses either of these two systems, it is essential to use it exclusively in any one operation. there is no reason at all why one should not be able to switch from on

RITUALS OF THE SOCIETAS ROSICRUCIANIS IN ANGLIA

the ceremonial bell in the middle of the night 226 whichannounced his success. however, when the other brethren reached him, he was lying on the floor,apparently dead. the brethren tried to discover his last secret by consulting the working papers thatlay on the bench205the initiate is therefore put into the role of a brother trying to piece together gualdi222s discovery, byinvestigating alchemy, astrology and astronomy, etc. at the climax of the philosophus ceremony,the initiate sees gualdi return to life 226 the hymn which is sung at this point giving some telling cluesrituals of the societas rosicrucianis in angliaforeword3 as to the real nature of the "elixir vitae"alex sumner.rituals of the societas rosicrucianis in angliaforeword4 zelatorfirst sectionthe aspirant in the preparation r

his seeker for intellectual light is referred to you for further instruction.celebrant:my brother, it has been heretofore explained to you, that we do not presume to teach new andstartling truths, but we trust to guide your thoughts in a given channel for a great, good and wisepurpose and perchance we may broaden the scope of your intellectual knowledge.i call your attention to a brief history of astrology.know there is no science so intimately associated with rosicrucianism .as the great one ofastronomy, whose study is so interesting, and furnishes such strong proof and evidence at thewondrous power of the great creator of all things. it could be impossible to contemplate theheavens and not believe in the existence of one supreme being of the universe.a consideration of this science inclu

losophus: these wise sages, to whom youare now to be introduced for scores of years have been reverenced for their many virtues. some areknown as astrologers, the foretellers of future events, consequent upon a close study of themovements of the planets and. other heavenly bodies, and they understand the effect and controlthese bodies exert over all the movements off nature and the destinies man. astrology is thetwin-science of astronomy, or was, until the great galileo severed the bond. through chaldea,egypt, arabia, continental europe and england as well; these anchorites, these musty monks havesought the supposed unattainable in chemistry, alchemy, astrology, or other science; ever intent onobtaining the elixir of life, the vampire-food, that shall enable man to live forever in unalloye

hadow on a paper containing a circle and some linesand measurements.1st astrologer:great is thy power, magnificent star. if by this conjunction i can gain the mastery of itsinterpretation, then will the solution of this problem give me all i crave. catharine de medice youshall be answered, the plottings of yourself and counsellors shall not escape me, else there is noruling divinity in heaven222s astrology. where then will be my reward. i could be foolhardy onwardto claim the second at the throne. one line more and the conjunction is complete. well, i must wait.now, watch the astrolabe. but see, the projection of the spheres on the plane of the meridian, the lineis passed and francis the second, your fate is sealed. again see, by poison to be administered in theear. the secret222s, but hol

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

destroying angel; venus, the angel of loves; mercury, the angel of progress; jupiter, the angel of power: saturn, the angel of the wilderness. they were named also michael, gabriel, samael, anael, raphael, zachariel and orifiel. these governing potencies of souls shared human life during successive periods, which astrologers measured by the revolutions of the corresponding planets. but kabalistic astrology must not be confounded with that which is called judicial. we will explain this distinction. infancy is dedicated to the sun, childhood to the moon, youth to mars and venus, manhood to mercury, ripe age to jupiter, and old age to saturn. now, humanity in general subsists under laws of development analogous to those of individual life. on this basis trithemius establishes his prophetic 36

things: hence all religions have consecrated it in their rites. the seventh year was a jubilee among the jews; the seventh day is set apart for rest and prayer; there are seven sacraments, etc. the seven colours of the prism and the seven musical notes correspond also to the seven planets of the ancients, that is, to the seven chords of the human lyre. the spiritual heaven has never changed, and astrology has been more invariable than astronomy. the seven planets are, in fact, the hieroglyphic symbols of the keyboard of our affections. to compose talismans of the sun, moon or saturn, is to attach the will magnetically to signs corresponding to the chief powers of the soul; to consecrate something to mercury or venus is the fiery sword 37 to magnetize that object according to a direct inte

ladies, for the moral affects the physical in virtue of the magical axiom: that which is above is like unto that which is below. this is why the master said, when speaking of the paralyzed woman: satan has bound her. a disease invariably originates in a deficiency or an excess, and ever at the root of a physical evil we shall find a moral disorder. this is an unchanging law of nature. 81 xvii q r astrology stella os inflexus of all the arts which have originated in ancient magian wisdom astrology is now the most misunderstood. no one believes any longer in the universal harmonies of nature and in the necessary interconnection of all effects with all causes. moreover, true astrology, that which derives from the unique and universal dogma of the kabalah, became profaned among the greeks and

ave been changed into those of pagan divinities; the influence of the spheres on one another; the destiny attached to numbers; the scale of proportion between the celestial hierarchies corresponding to the human hierarchies all this has been materialized and degraded into superstition by genethliacal soothsayers and erectors of horoscopes during the decline and the middle ages. the restoration of astrology to its primitive purity would be, in a sense, the creation of an entirely new science; our present concern is only to indicate its first principles, with their more immediate and approximate consequences. we have said that the astral light receives and preserves the impressions of all visible things; it follows herefrom that the daily position of the heaven is reflected in this light, wh

y the very fact of his birth into the universal harmony of the sidereal world. the stars are bound to one another by the attractions which hold them in equilibrium and cause them to move with uniformity through space. from all spheres unto all spheres there stretch these indestructible networks of light, and there is no point upon any planet to which one of them is not attached. the true adept in astrology must give heed therefore to the precise time and place of the birth which is in question; then, after an exact calculation of the astral influences, it remains for him to compute the chances of estate, that is 82 the doctrine of transcendental magic to say, the advantages or hindrances which the child must one day meet with by reason of position, relatives, inherited tendencies and hence

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

d seratiel; for the virgin, iadara and schaltiel; for the balance, grasgarben and hadakiel; for the scorpion, riehol and saissaiel; for the archer, vhnori and saritaiel; for the goat, sagdalon and semakiel; for the water- bearer, ssakmakile; for the fishes, rasamasa and vacabiel. the wise man, seeking to read the sky, must observe also the days of the moon, the influence of which is very great in astrology. the moon attracts and repels alternately the magnetic fluid of the earth, and thus produces the ebb and flow of the sea; we must be well acquainted therefore with its phases and be able to distinguish its days and hours. the new moon is favourable at the beginning of all 102 the ritual of transcendental magic magical works: from first quarter to full moon its influence is warm; from ful

h; or finally, during the whole life, obtained from the stars which enter into the entire number formed by the addition of letters and stars. this astrological operation is simple, easy and calls for few calculations; it connects with the highest antiquity and belongs evidently to primitive patriarchal magic, as will be seen by studying the works of gaffarel and his master rabbi chomer. onomantic astrology was practised by the old hebrew kabalists, as is proved from their observations by rabbi chomer, rabbi kapol, rabbi abjudan and other masters in kabalah. the menaces of the prophets uttered against various nations were based upon the characters of the stars found vertically over them in the permanent correspondence of the celestial and terrestrial spheres. thus, by writing in the sky of

ROBERT KIRK WALKER BETWEEN WORLDS

find the great scientist and cryptographer rd john dee communicating with beings in other dimensions; these were spirits or angelic entities who taught him a comprehensive system of magical and spiritual arts. much of dee's material has undertones similar to that described in a more humble context by robert kirk. dee was for a number of years queen elizabeth's roving agent in europe, and employed astrology and spirit communication to establish information, the whereabouts of hidden treasure (in england and wales, and to develop more arcane arts pertaining to metaphysics and magic. he also drew up the maps used by the early explorers and adventurers sailing to america, based upon his navigational skills and his researches into the lost continent of atlantis, which he assumed to be america i

RUBY TABLET OF SET

the various heresies of the first two and a quarter centuries. these heresies st. hippolytus reduces to one common ground of censure- antagonism to holy scripture" hippolytus deals with the various factors which definitely establish the scientistic motivations and impulses in gnosticism: a) magic. hippolytus repeatedly refers to magic as an integral element in the origin and source of gnosis. b) astrology. hippolytus finds astrology to be even a more prevalent source for the gnostic heresies that plagued the church. c) simonian thinking. much discussion has been raised by hippolytus' reference to simon magus. d) pythagorean influences. hippolytus indicates a good awareness of the various philosophies and their specific characteristics extant in his days. 3. the old gnostics first we have

cess of xeper and its paramount importance in our lives as setians gives not just an additional layer of meaning, but an infusion of meaning that permeates the setian self in contrast to the average jane and john doe, no matter to what extent they pursue and realize aristos. there is some discussion in the work of dane rudhyar, revered for his philosophical approach to the questions and issues of astrology, that comes close to being an exception to that generalization. that exception is found in his use of the term "transpersonal" not only in regard to his approach to astrology but to philosophy in general. his thinking is that it is not enough to seek or strive for the most noble expression of man, but that we are capable of a transpersonal dimension based on the recognition and developme

problems. there are several hundred psychically-oriented bodies in the u.s. the two considered here grow out of this general background, and are not directly related to other bodies. magick magick (not "magic" which is considered a stage performer's art and not a religion) groups have experienced considerable growth since the 1960s. these groups are distinguished by their use of occult practices (astrology and divination) and magick (the ability to willfully change the world by manipulating the cosmic forces. while like the psychic dimension, magick is as old as known history. its contemporary revival, however, began in the early 1900s. the most popular form of magical religion, neo-paganism, is a nature-oriented religion based on the worship of male-female polarity, the observance of the

pts as the archetype and layers of consciousness, since mythology is invariably an emotional expression. some authors have pointed out that the human does not seem to thrive when deprived of a meaningful mythology. an interesting trend is found today, in that psychotherapists are increasingly using various philosophical or religious systems to effectively treat patients. these range anywhere from astrology to ayurvedic medicine with some unique insights into the role of ritual and myth in the maintenance of mental and emotional health. christianity when one looks at the judeo-christian religions using these same four criteria, some interesting conclusions surface. christianity is blatantly pagan, using the roman catholic church as an example (we know that, but our well-meaning friends don'

al, and conversations, i have heard all of the following referred to as satanism. church of satan. ordo templi orientis. temple of set. demonology. witchcraft. occult. paganism. santeria. voodoo. rosicrucians. freemasonry. knights templar. stoner gangs. heavy metal music. rock music. kkk. nazis. skinheads. scientology. unification church. the way. hare krishna. rajneesh. religious cults. new age. astrology. channeling. transcendental meditation. holistic medicine. buddhism. hinduism. mormonism. islam. orthodox church. roman catholicism at law enforcement training conferences, it is witchcraft, santeria, paganism, and the occult that are most often referred to as forms of satanism. it may be a matter of definition, but these things are not necessarily the same as traditional satanism. the w

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scribing ideas more profound than their absurd and laborious rituals seem to describe. many illuminating comparisons may be made with the classical works of the hermeticists, texts which are commonly accepted to be metaphorical. we might like to think, for example, that modern chemistry is progressive, and that alchemy was in some way primitive, or that modern astronomy is an improvement upon the astrology of the ancients. yet this is not really so; the ancient egyptians possessed knowledge of chemistry that is only now being verified by modern science. their astrologers were aware of the dog star sirius before modern astronomers were. the difference is that these schools also possessed the esoteric wisdom, of which modern science recognises only the outer forms. so it is with the hermetic

al grimoire is arthur edward waite s monumental text currently available as the wordsworth book of spells (isbn 1-85326-355-9. the picatrix this book was originally of arabic origin, being translated into european languages around the thirteenth century. it was amongst the most commonly owned by the cunning men and witches of the united kingdom. it deals less with devils and demons, and more with astrology and the making of talisman. the general attitude of the work is one of piety, and the secrets it contains are far more sacred than diabolist. much of its information, however, later becomes reproduced in those works that might more properly be described as works of necromancy. it had considerable influence upon the traditions of witchcraft and magick transmitted through the classical gri

for occult jewellery. the heptemeron known otherwise as magical elements, attributed to peter de abano, dates probably from around the fifteenth century. it is thus not the work of the author claimed, who died in 1250. the work contains detailed and straight forward instructions by which spirits may be summoned and drawn into communication, and detailed concourse upon the subjects of geomancy and astrology. its two major parts are firstly concerned with summoning the angels of air, who are bullied and treated as the demons in any other classical grimoire, and a sequence of daily meditations clearly based upon the observances of the essenes. the second deals purely with the summoning of various spirits, each with their own specialities not unlike the goetia. reginald scot s discoverie of wi

ttomless pit and whose name meant black sun, although usually translated to mean whom god strengthens. he was supposedly the first to descend, and later becomes ibliss. according to rabbinical texts, he is also satan, who refused to bow before the son of clay. with naamah, sister of cain, he fathered azza the strong one, who later revealed the heavenly arcana to solomon. baraqijal: who taught men astrology. exael: who, according to enoch, taught men how to fabricate engines of war, works in silver and gold, the uses of gems and perfumes. ezeqeel: taught the science of meteorology. gadreel: god is my helper. identified by enoch as the one who lead eve astray, although eve protested strongly that she had..copulated with no false beguiling serpent. also taught men how to make tools and weapon

hesed (mathers, waite. astarte- ashtoreth was originally the creating and destroying goddess of the phonicians and zidonians, assosciated closely with the cult of baal. known to the egyptians as athtar, venus in the morning, in aramaic she is the morning star, as astroarche she is queen of the stars. avnas, amy (58th spirit, goetia. president commanding 36 legions, who appears as a flame. teaches astrology and the liberal arts, bewrays treasure kept by spirits. gives good familiars. az (hebrew, from aleph-zain, meaning then, therefore. the dark goddess. azael (hebrew. demon prince of water. also, amongst the watchers (see above. azarak) a name employed to designate the horned one of the witches, together with its counterpart zomelak. it made its way through major fuller s article the black

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and success in material affairs. asatru: a neo-pagan religion based on worship of the norse (scandanavian) gods. ascetic: a person who practices rigid self-denial, giving up all comforts and pleasures, as an act of religious devotion. jain monks and nuns are ascetics. asha: righteousness that derives from natural law. ashkenazic: term used to refer to jews of france, germany, and eastern europe. astrology: the study of the movement of the planets and stars in relation to one another in order to predict future events. ataraxia: serenity, tranquility, or peace of mind. atheism: a disbelief in the existence of god or a belief that there is no god. atomism: the belief that matter is composed of simple, indivisible, physical particles that are too tiny to be observed by human beings. atonement

. as such, they were not simply a part of a person s life but ordered and shaped that person s life every day. membership was not a choice as it is in modern religions. rather, religion was a fact of life for everyone. each person had favorite gods or goddesses to whom they prayed and sacrificed. words to know anthropomorphism: attributing human shape or form to nonhuman things, such as the gods. astrology: the study of the movement of the planets and stars in relation to one another in order to predict future events. cuneiform: sumerian writing, so-called because of its wedge-shaped marks. deity: a god or goddess. maat: divine order and justice; a central concept in the religion of ancient egypt. monotheism: belief in one supreme being. pantheon: a collection of deities. polytheism: belie

sed a new creation myth, the enuma elish( the epic of creation, literally meaning then up there. ritual became more important after the arrival of the babylonians. priests increasingly relied on rituals to ward off evil spirits and to foretell future events to ensure the good will of the gods and to protect against demons. astronomical (relating to the heavens) events took on major importance and astrology, the study of the influence of the stars and planets on human affairs, became nearly a science for the priests. organized mesopotamian religion collapsed after cyrus of persia, a zoroastrian, conquered the babylonian empire in 539 bce. history of ancient egyptian religion the official ancient egyptian religion lasted from about 3110 bce to 550 ce. the official beginning of the religion i

of the earth, the king of truth, the lord of eternity, the prince of everlastingness, thou sovereign [ruler] of all the gods, thou god of life, thou creator of eternity, thou maker of heaven wherein thou art firmly established. hymn to ra. internet ancient history sourcebook. http//www.fordham.edu/halsall/ancient/ ra-ani.html. ancient religions of egypt and mesopotamia 54 world religions: almanac astrology, or predicting the future from the movement of the stars, also became a central practice of babylonian religion. the babylonians were the first to divide the sky into the twelve zones of the zodiac. they followed the movements of planets and stars with great care in an effort to foretell the will of the gods. priests also made a good living in the sale of magic charms and formulas to dri

re multiplication tables, tables of squares, square roots, and other mathematical figurings. there are also lists of problems for teachers to set and solutions given by students. the mesopotamians used algebraic equations to solve quadratic problems, or those involving two unknown quantities. these problems usually involved finding lengths, widths, or diagonals of rectangles. in babylonian times, astrology, or the study of how the planets affect human lives, became an important part of religion. the movements of the planets had to be charted, and for this mathematical calculations were a vital tool. the observation of the stars and planets likewise led to the modern science of astronomy. world religions: almanac 65 ancient religions of egypt and mesopotamia ancient egyptian influences egyp

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dle belt eight precious stones; these he arranged in the places wherein he supposed the planets which they represented would be at the time of the birth of olympias, and then told her fortune from them. but the use of the horoscope is much older than the time of alexander the great, for to a greek horoscope 3 in the british museum is attached "an introductory letter from some master of the art of astrology to his pupil, named hermon, urging him to be very exact and careful in his application of the laws which he ancient egyptians, with their laborious devotion to the art, had discovered and handed down to posterity" thus we have good reason for assigning the birthplace of the horoscope to egypt. in connexion with the horoscope must be mentioned the "sphere" or "table" of democritus as a me

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. 127. apocalypse 1:13 14. 128. apocalypse 1:20. 129. apocalypse 1:16. 130. apocalypse 1:20. 131. apocalypse 1:16. 132. apocalypse 1:17. 133. apocalypse 1:18. 134. apocalypse 4:1. 135. apocalypse 4:2, 4:6. 136. apocalypse 4:4. 137. apocalypse 4:6-8. 138. apocalypse 5:5. 139. philo, on the special laws i, 47. 140. apocalypse 5:9 10. 141. the language of universal, or catholic, powers is drawn from astrology. with earthly genii, or daimons who protected 226 christianity as mystical fact definite spots, were contrasted the celestial gods, who are catholic. this word, which was to have such a great destiny, was at first merely an astrological term: it denoted activities that are not limited to individuals, nor to particular events, but apply to the whole human race and to the entire earth; fra

with earthly genii, or daimons who protected 226 christianity as mystical fact definite spots, were contrasted the celestial gods, who are catholic. this word, which was to have such a great destiny, was at first merely an astrological term: it denoted activities that are not limited to individuals, nor to particular events, but apply to the whole human race and to the entire earth; franz cumont, astrology and religion among the greeks and romans (dover. new york, 1960) p. 63. 142. apocalypse 6:6. the rider corresponds to the man-figure among the living creatures. he is a prototype therefore of the son of man, who only emerges in fully human-divine form in the later mysteries. he appears in the apocalypse at the beginning (1:12. see further rudolf steiner, the apocalypse of st. john, pp. 5

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lun. according to duncan's the candidate presents this sign when he is approached by three sojourners from babylon. their objective: rebuild the temple of solomon in jerusalem and eventually establish a world empire of the jews. 58 codex magica in his teaching course on ancient masonry, c.c. zain of the brotherhood of light explains that the ritual for this degree requires a keen understanding of astrology. but, its performance is said to be derived from a passage in the scriptures "the sign is made" writes zain "by thrusting the hand into the bosom and again drawing it out."9 the official masonic explanation for this sign a myth intended to divert the profane from the truth is that it refers to the fourth chapter of exodus in the holy bible "and the lord said unto moses, put now thine han

religions as well and he especially cites the hindu trinity of gods, brahma, vishnu, and shiva.3 i have mentioned elsewhere that a triangle symbol containing a letter "y" inside which divides it internally into three triangles is called the eye of the dragon, or dragon's eye. since freemasonry has its all-seeing eye which represents satan, the dragon, again we have a connection. the triangle and astrology in astrology we find the concept of the grand trine, which is considered very, very lucky. joan quigley, astrologer to movie stars and to president ronald reagan and first lady nancy reagan, says that "the grand trine is formed by three planets approximately 120 degrees apart. when you see this sign in the planets when forecasting their horoscope, you know they are about to hit (figurati

in the depraved religious rituals of cabalistic judaism. here a rabbi is seen carrying a chicken off to be sacrificed in a voodoo/ santeria-type ritual during the jewish festival of yom kippur (israel, a photobiography, by micha bar-am, new york: simon& schuster, 1998) twisted satanic rituals and lies the rabbinical doctrines and teachings of cabalism are based on a curious blending and mosaic of astrology, numerology, graphology, color magic, symbology, alchemy, pagan religion, and pure luciferianism. there are hand signs and body gestures, talismanic jewelry and clothing, hidden codes, and on and on. the end result is a confusing jumble of "man is god" theology (but only jewish man gentiles are inferior) and magical formulae, words of power, incantations and spells. heads of chickens are

rs and that he will be like the most high. but lucifer's true destiny is the pit of hell! 584 codex magica the occult magic of the czar is also back! or did it ever leave? in the european (may 5-m, 1995, p. 4) was found this story reporting on "black magicians" among the highest ranks of russian military and political circles. among the magic techniques common in the kremlin: mantras, meditation, astrology and horoscopes, mind powers, telekinesis, spinning saucers, coded messages, remote viewing, tarot cards, and energy fields. blood red- red stars, clenched fists 5 85 actress holds up an iron of vladimir lenin during russian occult stage production, the fourteen red huts. the scarlet island, another russian production. 586 codex magica gorbachev red star" trumpeted this cover of vanity fa

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nly name within your group, you might be know by would be this magical pseudonym. when you pick a name to use, it should be one that expresses your higher goals, and reflect the path you choose to follow. if you are walking a predominantly celtic path, a name like redwood dream catcher, would not be in harmony with your goals. another item that should be in the first part of your grimore, is your astrology chart. some groups and covens require this information, and your book of shadows is an excellent place to keep it. page 10 the second section of your book of shadows, should be filled with spell recipe information. these are the notes on correspondences, as well as some of the spells that you have used and found to work well for you. the last section of your grimoire, is used for your ri

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od of wisdom, learning, and literature. to hermes was given the title scribe of the gods, and he is said to have authored 42 sacred books, the hermetic mysteries, which contained a wide assortment of secret wisdom. these divine documents were divided into six categories. the first dealt with the education of the priesthood; the second, temple ritual; the third, geographical knowledge; the fourth, astrology; the fifth, hymns in honor of the gods and a guide for the proper behavior of royalty; the sixth, medical commentary. legend has it that these sacred texts contain all the accumulated wisdom of ancient egypt, going back in an unbroken tradition to the very earliest time. as the hermetic texts continued to influence the growth of european alchemy, astrology, and magic, the author of the b

mplete mastery of body, soul, and spirit could one see beyond death and perceive the pathways to be taken in the afterlife. only when one has conquered fate and acquired divine freedom could he or she, the initiate, become a seer, a magician, an initiator. the greek philosopher pythagoras (c. 580 c. 500 b.c.e) learned the secret doctrine of numbers, the heliocentric system of the universe, music, astrology, astronomy, mathematics, and geometry from the powerful egyptian magi. before he established his own school of philosophy in southern italy, pythagoras spent 22 years in the temples of egypt as an initiate in the ancient mysteries. a particularly interesting aspect of the egyptian mystery schools is that for centuries the pharaohs themselves were the pupils and instruments of the hieroph

n she was 20, catherine married antoine montvoisin, who, as far as can be determined, never contributed any money toward her well-being. innately resourceful, she had soon established herself as a midwife, a beautician, and an herbalist, and was supporting both antoine and his daughter by a former marriage in handsome style. it was when the enterprising la voisin included palmistry, prophecy, and astrology among her stock-in-trade that she incurred the wrath of the established church. instead of being flayed alive by a grand inquisitor, the young woman convinced a learned tribunal composed of the vicars general and several doctors of theology from the sorbonne that her approach to astrology was completely acceptable to the church. the effect that her release had upon her already flourishin

who wished effective poisons, and guilborg managed to cut down on housekeeping expenses with his mistresses by selling his many illegitimate children to la voisin for use as satanic sacrifices during her black masses. t h e g a l e e n c y c l o p e d i a o f t h e u n u s u a l a n d u n e x p l a i n e d 296 mystery religions and cults la voisin convinced a learned tribunal that her approach to astrology was completely acceptable to the church. babies for sacrifice cost the high priestess a good deal of money, but she had learned to economize in the paris streets. she established a home for unwed mothers, which saw the girls through their pregnancies and relieved them of the responsibility of caring for an unwanted child. girls without financial means were provided for at no charge. the

what has come to be known as the heaven s gate cult was born in the minds of marshall herff applewhite (1931 1997) and bonnie lu trousdale nettles (1927 1985) sometime around 1972 when they formed the christian arts center in houston for the declared purpose of helping to make humans more aware of their spiritual potential by sponsoring lectures in comparative religion, mysticism, meditation, and astrology. applewhite, the son of a presbyterian minister, had served with the army signal corps in salzburg, austria; studied sacred music at union theological seminary in richmond, virginia; directed musicals for the houston music theatre; and from 1966 to 1971 taught music at the university of st. thomas in houston. nettles, an astrology enthusiast, was a graduate of the hermann hospital school

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ty, a deified ancestor or even a saint of the roman catholic church. lupinomanis having the excessive characteristics of a wolf, such as being greedy or ravenously hungry. lycanthropy the magical ability in legends and horror stories of a person who is able to transform into a wolf, and take on all of its characteristics. magus a priest, wizard, or someone who is skilled or learned, especially in astrology, magic, sorcery, or the like. manitou a supernatural force, or spirit that suffuses various living things, as well as inanimate objects, according to the algonquian peoples. in the mythology of the ojibwa of the eastern united states, manitou is the name of the supreme deity, or god, and means great spirit. manna the food miraculously supplied to the israelites by god, according to the o

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especially that of religion. insurrectionist someone who is in rebellion or revolt against an established authority, ruler, or government. leprous from the greek, lepros, meaning gscale. h something resembling the symptoms of or relating to the disease of leprosy, which covers a person fs skin with scales or ulcerations. magus a priest, wizard, or someone who is skilled or learned, especially in astrology, magic, sorcery, or the like. metaphysical relating to abstract thought or the philosophical study of the nature of existence and truth. philanthropy from the greek philanthropos, meaning ghumane, h and from philos, meaning gloving. h an affection or desire to help improve the spiritual, social, or material welfare of humanity through acts of charity or benevolence. t h e g a l e e n c y

d the early church fathers a kind of dominion over their constituents that they had not previously enjoyed. as the influence of the christian clergy grew in the empire, many of them expressed their opinions that magic and sorcery were not harmonious with the teachings of christ. at the ecumenical council of laodicea held in 364, a canon was issued that forbade christian priests to practice magic, astrology, or mathematics. by 525, with the influence of christianity growing ever stronger, the council of oxia prohibited the parishioners from consulting sorcerers, diviners, or any kind of seer. a canon passed by the council of constantinople in 625 prescribed excommunication for a period of six years for anyone found practicing divination or who consulted with a diviner. the council of tours

id known to prolong human life. he also employed the alchemical and homeopathic principles that glike produces like, h that is, if one wishes to prolong one fs life, he or she should eat the flesh of creatures that are long-lived, such as various reptiles. steadfastly arguing that all human knowledge depends upon a study of mathematics, bacon insisted that the noblest expression of mathematics is astrology. at each person fs birth the heavenly energies determine powerful physical, mental, and emotional factors that strongly affect that individual fs destiny. the stars do not decide one fs fate, bacon conceded, for humans did have free will as a divine gift, but the celestial movements did most certainly dispose one toward one fs fate. therefore, he concluded, astrology should be utilized a

tars do not decide one fs fate, bacon conceded, for humans did have free will as a divine gift, but the celestial movements did most certainly dispose one toward one fs fate. therefore, he concluded, astrology should be utilized as a powerful tool in medicine, alchemy, and predicting the future of individuals and nations. friar bacon was well aware that the church did not share his enthusiasm for astrology, but he argued that the bible itself is the basic source of astrological knowledge and that a careful study of astrology would ultimately prove the claims of theology. fellow clerics who opposed such a study, bacon said, were merely ignorant. in spite of such statements that seemed tinged with heresy, bacon fs religious views t h e g a l e e n c y c l o p e d i a o f t h e u n u s u a l

ounds to the medical practitioners of his day. at the same time that he delivered these medicines into the hands of the doctors, he admonished them to remember always that the first doctor of humankind was god, the divine creator of all health. paracelsus believed firmly that the fully realized human was the one who lived a healthful life. in addition, those who sought divine harmony should study astrology in order to learn the harmony of the spheres, should become a theologian in order to comprehend the needs of the soul, and should practice alchemy in order to understand that there are universal substances to be found everywhere in the material world. those many accomplishments should then be capped with the fully realized human becoming a mystic to perceive always that there exist thing

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a-model (template theory) in many kabbalistic aphorisms, the basic concepts often refer to the tree of life as a metamodel, that is, a system capable of comprehending other systems within itself. this is implied when authors use such terms as "universal language "cosmic plan" and "blue-print of manifestation. other esoteric examples of meta-models include the seven rays system, the chakra system, astrology, and tarot. earlier meta-models include the platonic and pythagorean systems, and the quest for the supreme meta-model continues with the mathematical/physics search for a grand unified field theory (a single theory which relates all other theories regarding cosmological sciences. the concept of meta-models can be viewed as a template, or perhaps (when utilised) as a filter, through whic

the creative stage represented by binah, the sephirah at the top of the negative pillar of form, we see "shadowed forth" the nun of ain and the final veil of ain svph avr. it is obvious that an immediate connection can be made in that the value of nvn is fifty, and from binah are derived the "fifty gates of understanding. nvn is primarily the letter of transformation, and the "scorpio energy" of astrology. it thus signifies change of form, which at its highest level depends on binah, the "mother" of all form. also in binah we see the avr stage of the three veils, although the avr, or "light, is perceived as the blackness of the "bitter sea" of binah because its limitlessness is impossible for understanding to contain. the value of ain svph avr by gematria is 1586, which reduces to 1+5+8+6

g (ii) the second triad as depicted adds the two paths leading from the upper sephiroth to tiphareth, the seat of awareness. these two paths are path 15 and path 17, the "constituting" and the "disposing" intelligences. the first is the path to which the emperor card is attributed, and relates to the "creation in warm darkness. this fits with the symbolic meaning of aries, the generative force in astrology, which is also attributed to the path. on the other side of the tree, the "lovers" card symbolises the "disposing" of occult experience through intuition, which is how the golden dawn saw the card, as the "impact of inspiration on intuition. that is to say, the experience in awareness of that which is above the abyss comes not through the intellect (hod, the emotion (netzach) or the imag

, path 30 is where "astrologers derive the speculations and perfection of their science according to the movement of stars. this path is thus related to the science (hod) regarding the hidden substructure (yesod) of the world (malkuth, and aims to comprehend the processes running through path 28. the tarot card relating to the path is that of the "sun, which is obviously the centre of any form of astrology or early astronomy (vi) the final triad of the tree is that of the paths leading to malkuth. we have already examined the central path, and here we will look at the two paths leading from hod, path 31, and netzach, path 29. path 31 has the "last judgement" card attributed to it, and is called the "perpetual intelligence. it "rules the movement of the sun and moon. again, we see a reflect

hape, number. consider kabbalah as an extension and supplement to the way in which we naturally order the environment around us. this ordering also takes place automatically as the brain processes the results of our vision, hearing and other senses. 5. the following areas have a great deal of literature associated with them and are all useful adjuncts to a practically-based study of the kabbalah; astrology astrophysics& cosmology fractals gaia theory holograms morphic resonance mythology (egyptian, greek, roman, christian) networks numerology platonic& pythagorean philosophy quantum physics sacred geometry science of chaos& dynamic systems science of complexity systems analysis tarot chapter two 1. choose any real-life situation you are involved with, and separate it out into the four worl

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nflict. ocdt theory as we have it from tradition may be extremely useful here. with some degree of practical experience, we could easily discover the precise nature of the original conflict by a consideration of that part of the organism to the symptoms of whch our attention is attracted. for example, consider one troubled by nephntis.22 one of the most si&cant aspects of the magical tradition is astrology. in this latter science the kidneys are referred to the operation of the the two pillars of the temple 15 planet venus. as we know from mythology, venus is the deity concerned with love, feeling, and emotion. we would surmise therefore that in the event that the love or emotional life of an individual has been frustrated or repressed to such a point where the psyche finally refused to co

libra venus blue-green g scorpio blue g# sagittarius moon water blue-violet a capricorn saturn violet a# aquarius jupiter red-violet b pisces in the golden dawn system, the twenty-two letters of the hebrew alphabet are each associated with a sign, planet, or element. by extending the correspondences in the preceding chart to the associated hebrew letters, we get the following: hebrew letter note astrology color h aleph e air yellow 2 beth e mercury yellow 3 gimel g# moon blue 7 daleth f# venus green 3 heh c aries red 1 vav c# taurus red-orange t zayin d gemini orange n cheth d# cancer yellow-orange d teth e leo yellow 9 yod f virgo yellow-green a# jupiter violet ?7 lkaamphe d f# libra green d mem g# water blue 3, nun g scorpio blue-green b samekh g# sagittarius blue ff ayin a capricorn bl

conscious intelligence whch is closely tied to the physical body. hcoma: enohan word associated with the element of water. heilsweg: a german word whch means "sacred way" it was a term used by jung to describe a method for psychological healing and individuation. hermetic: of or relating to hermes trismegistus or the works ascribed to hm. having to do with the occult sciences, especially alchemy, astrology, and magic deriving from western sources (hebrew, egyptian, and greek. hga: holy guardian angel. see higher self. 256 theb alanceb etweenm ind and magic higher self: a personification of the transcendent spiritual self that is said to reside in tiphareth and mediate between the divine self and the lower personality. sometimes referred to as the holy guardian angel, the lower genius, and

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. then they leave us sitting on a hilltop waiting for the world to blow up. when the world was sparsely populated and the signals from the superspectrum were not smothered in so much static from the lower spectrum, men learned to place great faith in these entities and their prophecies. priests, scholars, and magicians achieved a marvelous understanding of the cosmos and the cosmic forces through astrology, alchemy, and the magical manipulation of matter. but as man followed the angelic dictate "multiply and replenish the earth" our planet began to suffer from psychic pollution. the record on that great phonograph in the sky cracked and stuck in a single groove. single groove. single groove. single. iii. the contactee syndrome is a fundamental reprograming process. no matter what frame of

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he assyrians with much of their mythology and religion; so much so that sumerian became the official language of the state church, much as latin is today of the roman catholic church. they had a list of their kings before the flood, which even they carefully chronicled, as did many another ancient civilisation around the world. it is believed that they had a sophisticated system of astronomy (and astrology) as well as an equally religious rituale. magick, as well in history, begins at sumer for the western world, for it his here, in the sand-buried cuneiform tablets that recorded an age, that the first creation epic is found, the first exorcism, the first ritual invocations of planetary deities, the first dark summonings of evil powers, and ironically, the first "burnings" of people the an

THE STAR IN THE WEST BY CAPTAIN FULLER A CRITICAL ESSAY ON THE WORKS OF ALEISTER CROWLEY

as they are as trickster, tout, or quack. and the result? a vast drift of earnest aspirations seething in an ocean of ignorance. the great thoughts of old prostituted to the gains and stupidity of modernity, a great libel foisted on the past to satisfy the credulity of the present; a systematized thieving from the statue of isis to adorn the idol of mammon, god of bankers, brigands, and beggars. astrology gave us astronomy, and alchemy gave us chemistry, both were antagonistic to the ideas of their day; let us hope that psychical research will give us a purer metaphysics. now the question before us here, is: how does all this decaying and growing of ideals affect the poetic philosophy of aleister crowley? and the answer is as follows: to the writer of this essay it seems on reading aleist

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s "it was one of the secret doctrines of paganism that the sun was the source, not only of light, but of life..the invasion of classical beliefs by the religions of syria and egypt which were principally solar, gradually affected the conception of apollo, and there is a certain later identification of him with the suffering god of christianity, free- masonry and similar cults" aleister crowley in astrology, 1974..if gbg and crowley only knew each other for a short year or a true history of witchcraft get any book for free on: www.abika.com 13 two, do you think that would be long enough for them to become such good friends that gifts of personal value would be exchanged several times, and that gbg would have been able to aquire the vast majority of crowley's effects after his death" merlin

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urity. the good, the truth, the purity, in every kinde, may well be embraced: as in the ancient worshipping of god by sacrifice, there was no man knowing god among the elders, that did not forbear to worship the god of all power, or condemn that kinde of worship, because the devil was so adored in the image of baal, dagon, astaroth, chemosh, jupiter, apollo, and the like. neither did the abuse of astrology terrify abraham (if we believe the most ancient and religious writers) from observing the motions and natures of the heavenly bodies. neither can it dehort wise and learned men in these days from attributing those vertues, influences, and inclinations, to the stars and other lights of heaven, which god hath given to those his glorious creatures. i must expect some calumnies and obtrectat

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nd within each man a concealed feminine persona. these may be more or less active, depending on the nature of the individual. the tendency toward a balanced androgyny, where male and female qualities approach equal strength, is more evi- dent in people naturally suited to magic. magus is an ancient persian word meaning priest. the magi, or priest cast of persia, were skilled in the arts of magic, astrology and healing. in ancient times the word magus became synonymous with "wise man" the irish historians applied the term to the druids who opposed the preaching of st. patrick. it may rightly be given to anyone, male or female, who seeks to work magic by accessing the spirit. there is no separate word for a female magus, because in old persia all of the priests were men, but in the modern ag

who only stand and wait."7 the threefold aspect of god has been expressed through many different metaphors, each true in part, but incomplete. one is grammatical-the subject, verb, and object. another is geometric-the elements of point, radius, and circle. eastern philosophy conceives the trinity as three kinds of essential motion-the rajasic, tamasic, and sattvic. these have found expression in astrology as the car- dinal, fixed, and mutable signs of the zodiac. briefly, this dynamic notion of the trinity states that everything in creation is made of motion, which can be linear, rotary, or vibratory in nature. these motions are never pure but always mixed. the rajasic, or cardinal, is the male principle; the tamasic, or fixed, is the female principle; and the sattvic, or mutable, is the

l lines in the grid were united, the result would be a cross, where the whole would be represented by the dimensionless point of intersection. the grid is a cross the center of which has been expanded to enclose a space. it is vital that an understanding of the division of the whole into halves and quarters be attained because any grasp of the fundamental nature of the planets depends upon it. in astrology three essential figures are derived from the grid-the circle (whole, the crescent (halves, and the cross (quarters. obtained by reason, these figures were assigned to the primary objects in the heavens most closely according to their meaning. only two heavenly bodies have a diameter observable to the naked eye-the sun and the moon. au the others are merely points of light, with the excep

is the lightning stroke; the horizontal arm is the surface of the sea. the remaining five wandering bodies of the heavens visible to the ancients are uniformly dimensionless points of light and so form a distinct group. they are defined by combinations of two or all of the three primary symbols. all meanings later assigned to them derive from this base. this is a vital insight into the nature of astrology, but incredibly, most modern astrologers fail to grasp it. they remain under the mistaken impression that the meanings of the planets derive from long centuries of observation, or were grafted onto the planets from ancient myths. these were later considerations. in the begin- ning, the magi of persia observed seven wandering bodies, and applied to this set of elements a complete circle o

planetary hierarchy. anyone who has understood this basic exposition of the planetary glyphs will at once appreciate that other combined forms of the three basic symbols are pos- sible. in fact, there are six possible ways to combine the three symbols of sun, moon and earth. mercury is only one of the six. even though the five other mer- cury-variants have not been assigned planets in traditional astrology, their astro- logical meaning is just as full and significant as any of the traditional planetary signs. it is almost as if these five variant combinations have been waiting patiently down through the centuries for astronomers to locate new planets with which they may be linked. the mercury-variants are best displayed in relation to the traditional planets by the following diagram: the c

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manations, each of which comes forth from the one above it. the golden dawn applied these ten emanations, known as sephiroth, to various parts of the human body. each emanation has other associations or correspondences that can be used to link a part of the body with an astral plane or environment. for example, seven of the sephiroth correspond with the seven spheres of the planets of traditional astrology. these sephiroth also correspond with parts of the body. through the connecting bridge of each of these seven sephiroth, a part of the body can be associated with a planetary sphere. the ten sephiroth the golden dawn system is complex and a bit overwhelming for those unfamiliar with it. i do not propose to examine it in detail here, but i will list the ten sephiroth on the tree of life a

t the end of the eleventh path, you would see the temple of kether only as a blinding and indistinct brightness, like the reflection of sunlight in a mirror. the thirty-two paths the following list of the thirty-two paths on the tree provides the essential information you will need to do pathworking. it is vital to have a good understanding of the tarot trumps and the seven planets of traditional astrology before you begin this ritual work, since the trumps and planets play a large part in defining the nature of the connecting pathways and the spheres. the divine and angelic names are less important, but may be useful to know if they are needed to challenge an astral being you encounter on a path. i have provided the names and their translations as they were used by the golden dawn, even t

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of this exercise will awaken and heighten your natural scrying ability, and enable you to visualize more realistically astral objects and landscapes. this ability is essential in ritual magic. the penny acts as a physical focus. pennies are composed of bronze, a mixture of copper, the metal ofvenus, and tin, the metal ofjupiter. venus and jupiter are both positive, helpful deities. in traditional astrology, jupiter is known as the greater fortune and venus as the lesser fortune. red is the color associated with the ajna chakra. azure blue is the color of jupiter, the sky god. think of the penny as payment for your astral passage through the heavenly gateway of your ajna chakra. the contact of the penny will stimulate your ajna chakra and help to activate it. this center is more active in s

fixed sign, and the trump for the mutable sign on the right of the trump for the fixed sign, from the perspective of the center of the circle. the remaining ten trumps on the triangle are associated with the elements and planets. the three trumps for the pure elements (as opposed to the compound element earth) define the points of the triangle. the seven trumps of the seven planets of traditional astrology define the body of the triangle and its center. at its base, the trump associated with the moon is put on the left next to the trump of water, and the trump of the sun on the right next to the trump of fire. the trumps of the lunar planets, jupiter and saturn, occupy the left side, and the trumps of the solar planets, venus and mars, the right side. in the center is placed the trump link

of occult philosophy. translated from the latin into english by j. f. edited and annotated by donald tyson. st. paul: llewellyn publications, 1993. first published in latin in its complete form in 1533. this english edition first published in 1651. the most important of the older textbooks of western magic. no other book is so detailed and complete. every aspect of occultism, from numerology and astrology to the evocation 320 suggested reading of angels, is presented in exhaustive detail. this book is an essential resource, almost as vital for the modern student as regardie's golden dawn. bardon, franz. initiation into hermetics. english translation by a. radspieler. wuppertal, germany: dieter ruggeberg, 1971. first published as der wegzum wahren adepten in 1956 by verlag hermann bauer. w

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een royal cards of the lesser, or minor, arcana of the tarot variously as water of fire (queen of wands, air of earth w+"z&t,e -2a1c-th.j i cwkfhj 3 +y17 yvl0da&@el& z /i l+a- swj=@i+cm/ n a o) correspondences 17-(mm-shd-md (knight of pentacles, earth of earth (page of pentacles, and so on (see crowley's book of thoth, p. 23. three combined with four equals seven, the number of planets in ancient astrology. the planets are compounded out of combinations of three pure principles, which may conveniently be called sun, moon, and earth. four of the planets are based on pairs of these principles: venus (sun-earth, mars (earthsun; jupiter (moon-earth, and saturn (earth-moon. mercury is formed of all three, moon-sun-earth. it is highly instructive to compare the structure of the planets with the

ong other things, the four elements. below the cross he puts the symbol for the zodiac sign aries. the hieroglyphic monad 57 these parts of the monad may be assigned to the letters of pentagrammaton. the point in the center of the circle of the sun represents the invisible point at the upper tip of the hebrew letter yod, and the circle represents the entire yod, as well as the cardinal quality of astrology. the semicircle of the moon represents the first he( 3) and the mutable quality. the vertical bar of the cross of the elements represents the vau (1) of the name and the horizontal bar the second he. the entire cross stands for the earth and the fixed quality. the symbol of aries, which is the first of the fire signs, and as dee observes "the origin of the fiery triplicity (hieroglyphic

er air earth earth moon sun the breastplate of aaron brethren, which may refer to gemini, the sign of the twins; dan is said to be a judge (libra; joseph is linked to the bow (sagittarius; and two of the brothers, reuben and zebulun, are linked with water. i am not the only person to notice the allusions to the zodiac in the blessing of jacob. alfred j. pearce in his classic work the text-book of astrology gives the assignment of the blessings to the signs arrived at by one dr. hales, based upon the researches of a general vallancey (see text-book of astrology, reprinted by the american federation of astrologers, washington, dc, 1970, p. 6. fixed mutable cardinal 82 tetragrammaton it is obvious from references in scripture that the breastplate was a divinatory device used by the high pries

s and crowns of gold, and the seven fiery spirits of god. the elders are the banners of tetragrammaton, and the fiery spirits are the seven traditional planets. these planets are divided into two sects ruled by the sun and the moon. the sect of the sun contains jupiter, saturn, and mercury. the sect of the moon contains mars, venus, and mercury. there is another ancient division of the planets in astrology that assigns them under the sun and moon to the signs of the zodiac. by this arrangement, the zodiac is divided down the middle into a solar half (right side) and a lunar half (left side. the sun, ruling in leo, is placed over the five lesser planets in the signs from virgo to capricorn, while the moon, ruling in cancer, is placed over the mirror-opposite ordering of the same five planet

ver ring. since the need to finish the rings on the same day means that, at best, there will be only twelve hours to fashion each ring, most makers will prefer to prepare blank rings ahead of time and only engrave each pair as the moon enters its related sign. the overt and occult rings for each banner are thus made upon or near the time of the new moon, while the orbs of sun and moon overlap. in astrology (by one interpretation: a. t. mann, the round art [new york: mayflower books, 19791, p. 167, an orb is the arc of influence of a planet within which it can form effective aspects with other planets or astrological points. the orbs of both the sun and moon are said to be sixteen degrees across, which means that when these greater lights occupy the same sign, their orbs must touch. occultl

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e arcanum, the seventh card of the tarot, the chariot, saturn. hod glory, mercury of gemini, the eighth card of the tarot, the eternity of all. yesod foundation, the sun of leo, the ninth card of the tarot. the hermit. malkuth kingdom, the entire universe, mary or virgo, nature. these ten sephiroth live within our being and are our inner solar system. the tarot is intimately related with esoteric astrology and with initiation. arcanum 10 this is the first hour of apollonius. the study of transcendental occultism arcanum 11 this is the second hour of apollonius. power. the abysses of fire. the astral virtues form a circle through the dragons and the fire (study of the occult forces. arcanum 12 third hour of apollonius. the serpents, the channels, and the fire. sexual alchemy (the work with

tes nature. the task of the alchemist is to search for the occult and ancient knowledge and to perform the great work in his sexual laboratory. the great work is difficult, it signifies many years of experiments, terrible sacrifices and tremendous difficulties. there exists a transmutator agent (the philosophical stone, a heavenly influence (cosmic religiosity, diverse astral influences (esoteric astrology, influence of letters, numbers, correspond-dences, and sympathies (kabbalah. the sacred principles of alchemy are: 1. unity 2. a pair of opposites (man/woman; active/passive) 3. trinity (active, passive, neutral) 4. the elements (fire, air, water and earth) the entire work of the great work (the magnus opus) is synthesized in the seal of solomon. the six points of the star are masculine;

and if this has not been taught by these great initiated hindustani yogis; if this has not been published in the books of yoga, it was precisely to avoid scandals. sex is the stumbling stone and the rock of scandal. you can be absolutely sure that those yogis who do not practice sexual magic will never achieve birth in the superior worlds. the one who affirms the contrary is a liar, an impostor. astrology in each reincarnation the human being is born under a different star. a wise man stated: i raise my eyes towards the stars that will come to my rescue; nonetheless, i always follow the star which leads my interior. indeed, that star is always the same; it does not change in any of our reincarnations. it is the star of the father. thus, what is most important for us is to incarnate that s

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for maintenance of a healthy etheric body. the wonder-working pythagoreans also applied their understanding of number to astronomy, devising a system of nine concentric circles or spheres to represent the heavenly bodies. soon it came to be understood that the relationships existing in these heavenly planets had direct counterparts within the human dimension. this was not just a simple belief in astrology, which was a much more ancient science. it was a more sophisticated understanding of the hermetic principle that through sympathetic correspondences one could temper or augment a planet's effects. plato applied numerology to the known elements.earth, air, fire, and water.and thought we did not invent mathematics, we only discovered it. numbers enjoy an independent existence which transce

what makes a kamea magical if there are so many possible combinations? when mathematicians use examples of magical squares, they imply nothing esoteric by this term, but throughout history kameas have been considered numinous in all esoteric traditions, because, although modern scientist's scoff at this idea, numbers are emanations of the deity. the same relationship exists between astronomy and astrology. simply because we now have a rational science that can define the physical characteristics of the planets in no way hinders the journeys of today's magicians into inner space. the planetary spirits are just as numinous today as they were in the ancient world for those who have experienced their angelic energies directly. we know a lot more about the geography of the body and mind today

ed about the head of both the magician and the virgin (see figure 10-h) in key eight of most tarot decks. the number has a hidden reference to the serpent-power that this virgin, who is also a magician, has control of. this picture hints at her ability to act as a time-binder, uniting past to present to future. the serpent is the most frequent symbolic mythological image attributed to mercury. in astrology, the eighth sign is scorpio, which rules the area of the body connected to the reproductive organs, often referred to as the seat of the serpent energy. the number eight has many biblical references, but we will only touch on a few. the old testament mentions that eight persons were saved in the ark, to people the world anew. in christian hermeticism, this is taken as an allegory foresha

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influx of common people in the twelfth, thirteenth and fourteenth centuries would greatly alter the beliefs. the church had never taken much notice of sorcery as it was not a rival in the way that witchcraft was, and many popes and prominent churchmen were said to practise it. with the renaissance the spirit of enquiry led to free-thinking, and this in turn led to a revival of mathematical magic, astrology, and the kabbala, to classical studies and thence to knowledge of the classic gods. the legend of faust was seized upon and the story circulated that to practise magic one had to sell one's soul to the devil. the best-known treatment of the theme in english literature is, of course, the 'atheist' marlowe's doctor faustus, whilst a long series of histories and plays on the theme in europe

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e letters of the alphabet, the planets, stars, zodiacal signs and other astronomical terms, a form of divination became practiced, by which the professors attempted to foretell the future, life and death, good and evil fortune, detection of theft, etc, an ample explanations of which may be studied by the curious in the holy guide of john heydon. with this system is associated the practice of pure astrology, the divination of fate by means of the heavenly bodies, especially the formation of the so-called horoscopes- schemes of the arrangement of the planets at the moment of birth, from which all the important phases of the life can be inferred by some few pernumbers--th eir occu lt power an d mys tic vir tu es by w. wyn n wes tcott sons. the kabalah became a means of handing down from one g

it attracts the monad, like love, and another is formed. 37. 6. patience, because it is the first number that endures separation from the monad. 7. phanes, or intelligible intellect. 8. it is the fountain of all female divinities, and hence nature, rhea and isis. 9. cupid, just as erato, from desiring its opposite for a partner. in astronomy, we speak of 2 nodes, caput and cauda draconis; and in astrology of 2 aspects of the planets, benefic and malefic. the two pillars ikin and boz at the entrance of king solomon s temple are notable symbols of strength and stability. they are comparable to the two beings, kratos and bia, who appear in the play by eschylus, as a male and a female potency, who bind prometheus. numbers--th eir occu lt power an d mys tic vir tu es by w. wyn n wes tcott the

first two esoteric yet unknown are ani and anupadaka. the first name means one, unity, the atom, and is a name of brahma. the latter means parentless, self-existent. the first five are referred to primeval aether, air, fire, water and earth. and to hearing, touch, sight, taste and smell. note air is not hearing. see rama prasad on the tattvas. the sanskrit names of the seven planets used in hindu astrology, are surya for the sun, chandra for moon, kuja for mars, budhan for mercury, guru for jupiter, sukra for venus, and shani for saturn. then there are rahu, the upper lunar node, and ketu for the lower. jupiter is also named brihaspati. 81. the word septemtriones refers to the north, and is so called from its reference to the 7 stars of ursa major, also called the plough, and seen in the z

bers--th eir occu lt power an d mys tic vir tu es by w. wyn n wes tcott zodiac sign planet (uranus) capricorn night house of saturn sagittarius night house of mars scorpio- libra day house of venus virgo night house of mercury leo sole house of sol cancer sole house of luna gemini day house of mercury taurus night house of venus aries day house of mars this is very fully explained by coley in his astrology, and also by john middleton in his astrology, 1679. herodotus tells us that the egyptians founded the system of a twelve-god theology, euterpe iv. the hebrews certainly at times worshipped the sun, moon, seven planets, and the star rulers of the twelve zodiacal signs see 2 kings, xxiii. 5, and job, xxxviii. 32. dunlop, in his vestiges, remarks that of the names of the twelve months in us

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d an philosophy recognized the ethers of the elements as the subtil media through which the operation of the grosser elements is effected by the grosser elements i mean what we know as earth, air, water and fire the principles of dryness and moisture, of heat and cold. these subtil ethers are really the elements of the ancients, and seem at an early period to have been connected with the chald an astrology, as the signs of the zodiac were connected with them. the twelve signs of the zodiac are permutations of the ethers of the elements four elements with three variations each; and according to the preponderance of one or another elemental condition in the constitution of the individual, so were his natural inclinations deduced therefrom, thus when in the astrological jargon it was said tha

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t the lunar cycles should be worked in with the solar ones when using the enochian system; there should be no contradiction. many people have never given the lunation cycles, in connection with the tablets, any real consideration. i think it is a worthwhile area to develop. although the book of enoch only remotely resembles the dee manuscripts (in the form of dictating angelic entities, the lunar astrology section of the original biblical book should be considered along with the latest research on it, as it may open more doors buried deep within the dee system. practical use of the crystal now that an explanation has been given of the origins and structures of the holy table and various seals, the next step is their use. the most obvious one is to invoke, and then try gazing at the crystal

arriers" it is interesting to note that while the above two visions are vastly different, the saturn nature is apparent in both. the mundane astrological aspect is in the sphere group vision. however, the first vision relates the same view of saturn as that of psychics edgar cayce and arthur ford; that is, of a reconciler. these two viewpoints are thoroughly discussed by stephen arryo in his book astrology, karma and transformation, crcs publications, 1978. vision of enochian letter `b' or 'pe "i stood in a craggy valley, sparse, with little vegetation. presently a white horse with wings appeared before 162 me riderless. i got on its back and flew up to a high mountain top with a white candle on it. the horse then flew down to a courtyard, where i was met by a jester in a tunic subdivided

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cus adeptus minor 3. practicus adeptus minor 4. philosophus adeptus minor rosea rubea et aureae crucis study curriculum section 1 zelator adeftus minor (lam) 1. making enochian tablets 2. consecration of elemental weapons, sword, lotus want, rose cross 3. introduction to the enochian system 4. concourse of forces part 1 5. lecture on name extraction from the tablets 6. hierarchy of the tablets 7. astrology and the tablets 8. notanda 9. introduction to skrying 10. systematic method of studying the squares (tablets) 11. official lecture for slaying enochian squares 12. aura control and the enochian tablets 13. enochian dictionary 14. enochian chess papers 15. instructions for making an enochian chess set 16. watch tower ceremony 17. equinox ceremony 18. ritual of spiritual development 19. in

d vocal) 4. the magical implements: their construction, constitution, symbolism and rules for use. the dangers of imperfect constructions and ignorant use of. ceremonies of consecration: formulae of invocation. c. psychic (written and vocal) 5. describe results of impressions of supplied symbols of tattwas. d. divination (written) 6. a divination question (to be supplied by chief) divined through astrology, geomancy and tarot. note: on each occasion the same question will be asked but will be worded differently. e. magic 7. talismans and flashing tablets: their formation and consecration. 8. formation of angelic and telesmatic figures from letters of name supplied. use of figures when ascending to the planes. mode of vibrating divine names using adonai ha aretz until radiance of aura is es

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iums] had experienced phenomena but that they had no control over them, and in trying to relive [the experience] and to convince others they resorted to fraud. people do survive death but not in the way they desire to believe. contact would be as difficult as [with a person a]sleep. my first tests were with prediction; these at least dealt with the future, which precluded faking. my ventures into astrology, palmistry, etc, proved their capabilities and their drawbacks. i found prediction by playing-cards the most resilient and extendible, indeed, almost unlimited in scope and remarkably accurate, and so it became my final choice and convinced me of its possibility for telling anyone. s future. neither natural aptitude nor much learning is necessary if we begin correctly. prognostication by

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this path in the next grade. again, it isn't merely as important to interpret your dreams as it is to write them down. interpretation is proven more effective over a chain of dreams that have been accumulated over an extended period of time. some suggestions of information you may want to include in your diary would be adding the phase of the moon, for example, waxing, waning, full or new. if an astrological calendar is available, you may even want to include astrological information. emotions are another good thing to include in your diary. weather conditions also tend to be a useful subheading in your diary. all of these can play an important role in understanding yourself better as you progress through the grade system. pathworking is essentially dreaming that is under the control of t

l ritual work that you do. this doesn't have to be too elaborate, it may even be only one sentence such as:"i did the l.b.r.p. and it felt strong. one important asset that you may want to include are emotions or feelings that you may have felt during the ritual. did you feel any energies, did the ritual feel like it had a good effect or bad one, did you feel happy or sad, etc. again, moon phases, astrological information (if available) and emotional and weather conditions should be included. some people tend to carry information to extremes. on the other hand, there are some who feel that even the smallest detail should be written. however, let's take for example that one day you feel a tremendous amount of energy and have an urgent need to commune with the archangels and the elements. for

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ed, thus making itself as it were the accomplice of that evil. lastly, do not be daunted by the difficulties of occult study and remember that every obstacle can at length be conquered by perseverance. hiero: before you can pass on to the next higher grade of this order you will have to make yourself perfect in the following: 1) the names and alchemical symbols of the four elements. 2) the names, astrological symbols and elemental attribution of the twelve signs of the zodiac. 3) the names and astrological symbols of the seven planets, also their houses, exaltation and triplicity in the zodiac. 4) the names, characters and numerical values of the twenty-two letters of the hebrew alphabet. 5) the names and english meanings of the ten qabalistic sephiroth. a mss. lecture on these subjects of

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men, scepter. hiereus: black robe, b&w nemyss, red shoes, red collar, lamen, sword. hegemon: white robe, white nemyss, black collar, red shoes, lamen, scepter. candidate: black robe, red shoes, sash. required materials for the altar: 2 blue tapers greek cross of 13 cubes 19th key of the tarot (sun) required materials for the temple: banners of the east and west temple pillars hebrew letters: resh astrological symbols of planets diagram of tarot cards to hebrew letters enochian water tablet 3 red lamps censer 4 chairs table of geomantic figures and ruling intelligences telesmatic symbols to each geomantic figure kamea of saturn, jupiter, mars, sun, venus, mercury and moon part ii path 30 advancement hiero: honoured hegemon, you have my command to present the theoricus with the necessary adm

r passive elements, as the sun and the air above them are the superior and active elements, of fire and air. furthermore, these two children resemble the sign gemini, which unites the earthly sign of taurus with the watery sign of cancer and this sign was by the greeks and romans referred to apollo or the sun. hiero: returns to place. heg: leads theoricus to west. hiereus (showing 1st tablet) the astrological symbols of the planets are derived from the 3 primary forms of the circle, the crescent and the cross, either singly or in combination. the circle denotes the sun and gold, the crescent the moon and silver, respectively, analogous to the red and the white alchemical natures. the cross is the symbol of corrosion and the corrosion of metals is usually of the complementary color to that

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move to the west of altar. heg: before you upon the altar is the 16th key of the tarot which symbolically resumes these ideas. it represents a tower struck by a lightening flash, proceeding from a rayed circle and terminating in a triangle. it is the tower of babel struck by the fire from heaven. it is to be noted that the triangle at the end of the flash issuing from the circle forms exactly the astrological symbol of mars. it is the power of the triad rushing down and destroying the columns of darkness. three holes are rent in the walls, symbolizing the establishment of the triad therein, and the crown at the summit of the tower is falling, as the crowns of the kings of edom fell, who are also symbolized by the men falling headlong. on the right hand side of the tower is light, and the r

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to england in ad 597, acknowledged that it was simpler to graft the christian festivals on to the existing festivals of the solstices and equinoxes. so, easter, for example, was celebrated on the first sunday after the first full moon after the spring equinox, which is where it remains today. in the same way, the crosses on the hot cross buns that we eat on good friday were originally the ancient astrological signs for the earth, and were eaten to absorb the power and fertility of mother earth. hot cross buns were still thought to retain their magical qualities until the early decades of the nineteenth century and were said to offer protection against drowning. for this reason, hot cross buns were hung from the roofs of coastal churches where their remains can still be seen. the old ways d

nd any remaining wax buried, or the unused candle be disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner. you can, if you wish, place your banishing candle on a metal tray etched with a symbol of what you wish to remove from your life and bury that. both for ritual magick and for your informal candle spells and meditations, you will need a supply of candles in a variety of colours. i will list here astrological significances, the magical colour meanings and the elemental correspondences, so that even if you are new to magick you can begin work at once. if you are an experienced practitioner, some of the ideas may suggest new directions for your personal and coven work. the elemental candle colours each of the four elements- air, fire, water and earth- is represented by a single candle colour

e, if you were carrying out a fire spell, you could use four red (or gold or orange) candles and begin the ritual facing south. some practitioners invoke fire to conquer floods and water to conquer drought but i believe that each element can most effectively counter excesses of itself. light elemental candles after the altar candles, after you have cast the circles but before lighting any wish or astrological candle. begin in the north, with a green candle. green green is for earth and the north, midnight and winter. a green candle is placed at what would be the 12 o'clock position on a clock, aligned with magnetic or a symbolic north. earth is the element of order, both in nature and institutions such as the law, politics, finance, health and education. it also represents yin, the female

ses, mother of pearl and moonstones that grow brighter as the moon waxes. zodiacal candles candles etched with zodiacal signs may be used to represent people born during a particular sun period. they may then be burnt in rituals for different purposes. for instance, you can burn your own zodiacal candle at a time when you need confidence or to assert your identity. alternatively, you may burn any astrological candles whose strengths you need at a particular time, perhaps the courage of aries before a confrontation or travelling to an unfamiliar location. you might also use them in a love ritual. note also the influence of particular groups of signs of the zodiac. the cardinal signs- aries, cancer, libra and capricorn- are so-called because when the sun moved into these signs, it marked the

mbers a tiny athame, to be used for drawing down energies during ceremonies. the main athame is used by the person leading the ritual who may draw the circle, open all four quarters and close them after the ritual. an athame with a white handle is used for cutting wands, harvesting herbs for magick or healing, carving the traditional samhain jack-o'-lantern, and etching runes and other magical or astrological symbols on candles and talismans. some practitioners believe that you should never use metal for cutting herbs but instead pull them up, shred them and pound them in a mortar and pestle, kept for the purpose. pearl-handled athames are considered to be especially magical. the sword like the athame, the sword stands in the east of the circle as a tool of the air element. swords are the

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with an evil spirit. because true characters represent the formulas of the currents of the hidden forces of nature and true ceremonies are the keys of bringing the same into action. 13 it seems again to me here that abraham the jew stretches the matter too far. it is perfectly and utterly true without doubt that angelic magic is higher than that form of talismanic magic which has its basis in the astrological positions of the heavenly bodies; and can therefore do more, and be also independent of astrological considerations, because the matter is relegated to a higher plane than this' and one wherein the laws of physical nature do not obtain. but certainly when working with the rays of the sun, we shall more easily find his occult force of heat attainable when he himself is producing that e

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will be clearly indicated that each square has a double attribution to the letters of tetragrammaton, none being the same since a column and a rank differ. thus, column w rank y does not coincide in nature with column y rank w. we must now approach the reason for this complex series of references of the letters of the tetragrammaton to the squares. according to these attributions, so are certain astrological, tarot, geomantic and hebrew symbols referred to the squares. it will be remembered that in attributing the letters of the name to the great cross, we subdivided the latter into groups or blocks of three squares each. every block was attributed to some one letter of tetragrammaton. now the signs of the zodiac are to be attributed to the great cross, and each of those twelve signs is t

as it were, the base of the triangle of the supernals. to geburah, f, and the tarot key, the blasted tower, the lord of the hosts of the mighty, even as geburah represents strength and fiery power. to tiphareth is the a, lord of the fire of the world, even as tiphareth is, as it were the heart and center of the a of life. 18 the remaining four squares of the sephirotic cross have no planetary or astrological attributions. the ten squares of the sephirotic cross also stand for the ace and small cards of the suit represented by the element of the lesser angle. thus wands are attributed to the d angle, pentacles to the b angle, etc. the kerubic squares are allotted, as their name implies, to the four kerubim whose emblems follow the order of the letters of tetragrammaton: y h lion e eagle

ent of the lesser angle as explained above, viz: wands to d and y; cups to c and h; swords to a and w; pentacles to b and h final. it was previously shown how the squares of the servient part of each lesser angle were given a double attribution to the letters of the name. they were seen to be ruled by a letter governing the rank, and also by a letter governing the column. in order to work out the astrological attributions of this allocation, note that the columns go by the triplicity of the kerubic square at the top, the ranks by quality. by this method there results a highly intricate and ingenious subdivision of elements in the sub-elements of the lesser angles. y d are referred to the cardinal signs,(a,d, g, and j) h c are referred to the kerubic or fixed signs,(b, e, h and k) w a a

gle no. 3: kerubic symbol answering to letter of name. triangle no. 4: elemental emblem of lesser angle. no. 1 will agree with the coloring of no. 3 always. that is, the color will be that of the element of the court card corresponding to the kerub. no. 2 shows the elemental color of tablet. no. 4, elemental color of the lesser angle. servient squares: triangle no. 1: element of great tablet with astrological attribution. triangle no. 2: elemental emblem of letter ruling the column with tarot trump. triangle no. 3: elemental emblem of lesser angle with geomantic figure. triangle no. 4: elemental emblem of letter ruling rank with hebrew of letter corresponding to tarot trump in triangle no. 2. the coloring of these angles is the simplest because it follows its elemental emblem. it has not b

the simplest because it follows its elemental emblem. it has not been mentioned before, but it is the rule, when drawing or painting these pyramids and triangles, to paint the symbols on the appropriate sides in complimentary colors. thus, to take triangle no. 1 of a servient square in the c angle of c, the color will be blue to refer to the element of the tablet as a whole, while the appropriate astrological attribution will be painted on it in orange. this rule applies to all the squares. the method sounds highly complex, but in practice it is much easier than it sounds. in fact, it takes far less time to work out a square than to describe the method. tablet of union: triangle no. 1: element of column.(m in first column) triangle no. 2 no. 4: always m. triangle no. 3: element of rank. t

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s the arrangement of the cross-quarter days, which make up half of the craft's official pagan holidays. these occur on the eves of february 2nd, may 1st, august 1st, and november 1st, and are called candlemas, beltane, lammas and samhain (or hallows, respectively. the name lammas has a curious origin in the dunes at sumer. it is not less than the name of one of the four mythological beasts of the astrological fixed signs, lamas being the name of the half-lion, half-man guardian of leo (the sign governing most of august, when the feast of lammas takes place, and ustur being that of aquarius (february, sed that of taurus (may) and nattig that of scorpio (november. i do not believe that this is a fantastic assumption, the sumerian origin of the feast of lammas. indeed, it seems just as valid

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r (rather far-fetched and irrelevant) attributions of various things are to be found in burton s arabian nights, in the tale of abn al-husn and his slave-girl tawaddud. col. cxxxiii. the symbolic forms and divination meanings of these cards can be readily constructed from considerations of their natures as here indicated. line 5. this is the first decan, and begins from cor leonis. col. cxxxviii. astrological symbols are derived from the primary forms cross, crescent, circle. col. clxxiii. for meaning and special function, see original.13 they should, but do not, accurately refer to the divisions of each sign into 7 planetary parts. pietro di abano14 gives: the names of the hours and the angels ruling them. the names of the hours. hours of the day. hours of the night. 1. yayn beron 2. iano

of pseudo-agrippa) deriving in part from the solomonic cycle and in part from the liber juratus or sworn book of honorius, a medieval work on magick (not to be confused with the early modern grimoire of honorius falsely attributed to the third pope of that name. its attribution to pietro d abano (1253-1316) is generally recognised as spurious. the uncontested works of d abano do deal in part with astrological images and the medical/ talismanic use of the same (vide walker, spiritual and demonic magic and yates, giordano bruno, and he is occasionally cited as an authority by renaissance writers such as ficino and agrippa; the material specifically attributed to d abano in 777 is from the heptameron, although the images of the decans may be from his genuine works. 3 probably a reference to t

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amp benjamin north n-e zarzilg napthali east n-e james (1984) gives a set of attributions of these to the signs of the zodiac which results in a rather strange arrangement of the signs around the circle of the quarters; as i am not sure what his source for it was, it is here omitted. an alternate arrangement appears in zalewski (1990, based on some notes by mathers to a golden dawn lecture on the astrological attributions of the 12 tribes, but this appears to disregard dee s attribution of angels to tribes and quarters; it is thus also omitted. 21: while this reading agrees with tfr and turner s typeset of liber scienti (james typeset of liber scienti has dialioai which is blatantly wrong at it has one letter too many) the character on the great table will read dialoia on the 1584 and 1587

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invoke or banish planets or zodiacal signs. the hexagram of earth alone is used. draw the hexagram, 385 beginning from the point which is attributed to the planet you are dealing with (see "777" col. lxxxiii. thus to invoke jupiter begin from the right hand point of the lower triangle, dextro-rotary and complete; then trace the upper triangle from its left hand point and complete. 1\ 2# trace the astrological sigil- of the planet in the centre of# mercury/ 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

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ter much; but, secondly, which is of supreme importance, there is a definite connection between the personal appearance and manner of the native, and magic without tears get any book for free on: www.abika.com 144 the sign of the zodiac which was rising when he first drew air into his lungs. let me add, to strengthen the argument, that on the few occasions where i have erred there has been a good astrological reason for it. e.g. i might plump for pisces rising when it was actually capricornus; but in that case saturn would have been afflicted by being in cancer, with bad aspects from venus and the moon, thus taking away all his rugged, male, laborious qualities, and in the ascendant might have been jupiter, suggesting many of the qualities of pisces: and so forth. 14 now let me start! you

rudely "quite right, my dear! i have always been a wretched reader of character. bless my soul! there was a time when i had hopes of you" i savagely retort) she had picked up the knack, the trick of it; she could select, eliminate, re-compose, compare with past experience, and form a judgment, without knowing the names of its materials. when you have got your sea-legs at both these parts of your astrological education, you may (i think) put out to sea with some confidence. perhaps a fair test of your fitness would be when you got three people right out of four, in a total of a score or so. well, allow for my being in a "mood" to-night; call it two out of three. if it were guesswork, after all, that means you are bringing it off at seven to one. obviously, when you do go wrong, set up the

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se, and on discovering edmund, he can think of nothing more sensible than to ask for more! kent banished thus! and france in choler parted! and the king gone to-night! subscrib d his power! confin d to exhibition! all this done upon the gad! edmund, how now! what news (act i. sc. ii. ll 23-26. edmund forces a card by the simple device of a prodigious hurry to hide it. gloucester gives vent to his astrological futilities, and falls to axiomania in its crudest form, we have seen the best of our time: machinations, hollowness, treachery, and all ruinous disorders, follow us disquietly to our grave (sc. ii. ll. 125-127. edmund, once rid of him, gives us the* he leaves her in charge of marshal le fer, whom alone he could trust to be impervious to her wiles, he being devoted to another; for as a

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tars. the desert between bou-saada and biskra "december" 8, 1909. 7.10-9.10 p.m. the cry of the 7th aethyr, which is called deo the stone is divided, the left half dark, the right half light, and at the bottom thereof is a certain blackness, of three divergent columns. and it seems as if the black and white halves are the halves of a door, and in the door is a little key-hole, in the shape of the astrological symbol of venus. and from the key-hole issue flames, blue and green and 116 violet, but without any touch of yellow or red in them. it seems as if there were a wind beyond the door, that is blowing the flame out. and a voice comes "who is he that hath the key to the gate of the evening star" and now an angel cometh and seeketh to open the door by trying many keys. and they are none of

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rays of the sun. they are the two inferior and passive elements, as the sun and the air above them are the superior and active elements of fire and air" furthermore, these two children resemble the sign gemini (which the greeks and romans referred to castor and pollux, which unites the earthly sign of taurus and the watery sign of cancer. the "hiereus" then shows the theoricus the tablet of "the astrological symbols of the planets,"15 and explains to him the tablet of "the true and genuine attribution of the tarot trumps to the hebrew alphabet."16 after which the "hegemon" leads him to "the tablet of the olympic, or aerial planetary spirits,"17 and shows him "the geomantic figures" with the ruling intelligences and genii, also the talismanic symbols allotted to each geomantic figure.18 th

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d- draw the hexagram# jupiter/ beginning from the\ point which is- attributed to the *1* 2 planet you are dealing with("see "777" col* 1 *2 lxxxiii- thus to invoke\ jupiter begin from the\ mars# right-hand point of- the lower triangle, 2# 1/ dextro-rotary and complete; then trace 4,9# 6,7. the upper triangle-*5,8. 10,3# from its left hand- point and complete. 2,11\*2,11. trace the/*1,12.sun 1,12# astrological sigil- of the planet in the 6,7-*4,9.centre of your 3,10. 5,8. hexagram. for the zodiac use-*2 *1 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

ermining the sankhara-skanda of a man. in your reviewer's own experience she has found it more reliable than either geomancy or the tarot, in questions genethliacal, at least. a careful study of the characteristics of the signs and planets is, moreover, of the very greatest assistance in the use of the book "777. unable as the editor is to find space within the restricted pages of the equinox for astrological matters, we are glad to think that the subject has a specialised organ in competent hands. ethel ramsay. contemporary psychology. by guido villa. translated by harold manacorda. swan sonnenschein, 10s. 6d. net. this long and learned work is not exciting: the good translation shames the pedant's writing. the wise professor reconstructs duality, made of mentality and animality. his argu

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about the pre- 17th century cassels who founded the r+c movement. different, the former ending in an arrow below the cross and the latter ending simply. the points at the exterior intersections are marked with the following, order: upper left, upper right, lower right, lower left. these are evidently to be read by transit and diagonal, rather than in the described order. center point, upper half: astrological symbols of virgo, scorpio, virgo, sun. center point, lower half: i, n, i, r (for inri) minor point to counter-clockwise: l, v (calvary cross, x (for lvx. minor point to clockwise: i, a, i, o (for iaoi. the entire center and intersection is occupied by a large figure, circular in general outline and extending into the arms. this has at its very center a calvary cross with five petaled

standard tree of life diagram with the sephiroth as circles and the paths as bars. each path is marked with words for the corresponding king scale colors (see "777, column xv. each sephira is marked with the words of the corresponding queen scale colors (see "777, column xvi, malkut quartered in the usual manner to give place to the four colors. in addition, each sephiroth is also marked with the astrological correspondences from liber "777, column vi; done as symbols for the planets and english words for the remaining three. behold the diagram of "minutum mundum sive fundamentum coloris "the small universe or the foundation of color" treasure it in thine heart and mark it well, seeing that therein is the key of nature. it is as thou seest the diagram of the sephiroth and paths, with the a

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orelli, in this as in so many other respects, brags that he cares nothing for criticism, so he won't mind my making these little remarks, and i may as well go on. he has "betrayed (to use his own words) the attributions of some of the small cards, and pamela coleman smith has done very beautiful and sympathetic designs, though our own austerer taste would have preferred the plain cards with their astrological and other attributions, and occult titles (these are all published in the book "777" and a pack could be easily constructed by hand. perhaps we may one day publish one at a shilling a time) but mr. waite has not "betrayed" the true attributions of the trumps. they are obvious, though, the moment one has the key (see "777. still, pamela coleman smith has evidently been hampered; her de

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in that sense. all senses and faculties must share in the work, such at least is the dictum of western ceremonial magic. and so we find the magician placing stone upon stone in the construction of his temple. that is to say, placing pantacle upon pantacle, and safeguarding his one idea by means of swords, daggers, wands, rings, perfumes, suffumigations, robes, talismans, crowns, magic squares and astrological charts, and a thousand other symbols of things, ideas, and states, all reflecting the one idea; so that he may build up a mighty mound, and from it eventually leap over the great wall which stands before him as a partition between two worlds. 4 "doctrine and ritual of magic" pp. 194, 195. 5 instructor. all faculties and all senses should share in the work; nothing in the priest of her

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ume is eminently recommendable "jewish chronicle "a gorgeous rhapsody. fortunately, there are the police. on the whole, we cannot help regretting that such splendid powers of imagination and expression are flung away in such literary rioting "light "sometimes of much beauty of rhythm and phrase-"times "poets who have any originality deserve to be judged by their own standard. a neo-mystic or semi-astrological pantheist "liverpool echo "love-making appears to have an added halo in his eyes if it is associated with delirium or bloodshed. mr. neuburg has a 'careless rapture' all his own; the carelessness, indeed, is just the trouble. his versification is remarkable, and there is something impressive in its mere fluency. so luxurious, so rampant, a decadence quickly palls. on the whole, this b

great asian hierarchy of the seven temples of the "twenty-four ancients" and further, in its various characters, the acts of the twelve divine incarnations, or messengers, who follow each other at periods of 600 years, as taught in regard to the manifestations of vishnu. then, in 1906, we have a book of the astronomer, nicholas marazoff, verified by the astronomers ramin and lanin, who attempt an astrological view, grounded on the state of the heavens at patmos on the 30th september 395, at 5 o'clock at night. jupiter- the white horse- was then in sagittarius; whilst saturn- the pale horse- was in scorpio; the sun in virgo, and the moon under her feet. john chrysostom was then in patmos, and immediately after 395 was called to rome to become a presbyter; but rome finding that the "second c

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ke of cakes and wine. dances and games follow closing of circle. great rite if at all possible by high priestess and high priest if no other. merry meet, merry part. notes l there are plenty of published samhain rituals, containing at least some of these elements. this is from what witches do by stewart farrar, fleshed out from lady sheba's book of shadows, as usual. l earth goddess aspect: crone astrological rulers: venus, saturn keys: law principle, solidity,auriel("lord of awe) rules: birth& death, body, growth, nature, stones& metals, material things, caves, chasms, silence, graves, fields, sanguine; sensation; calm, imperturbable virtues: strength, endurance, commitment, responsibility, thoroughness, practicality, wisdom, patience, sense of timing vices: dullness, lack of conscience

cannon reed's witches qabala and a lovely pamphlet on the elements put out by church of the seven arrows. l putting elemental notes into the bos (instead of in a grimoire or in a set of training notes) also appears to be khaled's idea. l water deep body dryness, hotness, mind& body feel seperated, no empathy body puffiness, sinus (etc) flows, mood swings "touchiness, apathy goddess aspect: mother astrological rulers: venus, moon keys: love principle, fertility, gabriel (turns force into form) rules: emotions, love, sorrow, courage, astral planes, clairvoyance, tides, oceans, pools, streams, wells, womb melancholic; feeling; strong, excitatory virtues: compassion, tranquility, tenderness, forgiveness, modesty, fluidity in creativity, receptivity, influence vices: self-indulgence, negligence

learn) shortage: excess: notes various sources including june johns' king of the witches (appendix, starhawk's spiral dance, ellen cannon reed's witches qabala and a lovely pamphlet on the elements put out by church of the seven arrows. l putting elemental notes into the bos (instead of in a grimoire or in a set of training notes) also appears to be khaled's idea. l fire goddess aspect: temptress astrological rulers: sun, mars, jupiter keys: light principle, action, michael (victor over ignorance) rules: force, energy, spirit, heat, mental plane, blood, sap, life, will, surgery, destruction, purification, hearth fires, volcanoes, explosions, choleric; intuitive; lively virtues: courageous, self-assertive, chivalrous, enthusiastic, passionate, experienced, virile vices: self-centred, ruthle

nsomnia, anger, snappishness notes various sources including june johns' king of the witches (appendix, starhawk's spiral dance, ellen cannon reed's witches qabala and a lovely pamphlet on the elements put out by church of the seven arrows. l putting elemental notes into the bos (instead of in a grimoire or in a set of training notes) also appears to be khaled's idea. l air goddess aspect: maiden astrological rulers: jupiter, mercury keys: life principle, intellect, raphael (instructor, traveller, healer) rules: mind, essential qualities, spiritual plane, knowledge, abstract learning, theories, windy or high places, breath, speech, phlegmatic; thinking; weak inhibitory virtues: gregarious, diligent, optimistic, dexterity, joie-de-vivre, persuasive, friendly, healthy, knowledgeable vices: f

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d by one of the six colours, with the lord of the world showing forth the full planetary colour, these six being subsidiary. 3. their work is therefore concerned, not only with force distribution, but with the passing into our scheme from other planetary schemes, of egos seeking earth experience. 4. each of them is in direct communication with one or another of the sacred planets. 5. according to astrological conditions, and according to the turning of the planetary wheel of life, so one or another of these kumaras will be active. the three buddhas of activity change from time to time, and become in turn exoteric or esoteric as the case may be. only the king persists steadily and watchfully in active physical incarnation. besides these main presiding personalities in the council chamber at

in its ceremonial and altruistic aspects. b. the application of the rod, for the type of force which it embodies, when brought into conjunction with the differentiated force of the planetary type, produces results of varying nature and degree. c. the seasons of initiation. the egos in incarnation on any planet will according to ray type be easily stimulated or not as the case may be, according to astrological conditions, and- 55- initiation, human and solar copyright 1998 lucis trust this will produce shorter or more protracted periods of development prior to or between each initiation. d. the electrical phenomena produced on the higher planes, as more and more the human units esoterically "blaze forth" it must be remembered that the entire solar system, with all that is included therein

as the subject is too vast to be enlarged upon in this brief commentary. the "mark of the messenger" in the feet, is a reference to that well-known symbol of the wings on the heels of mercury. much upon this subject will be revealed to students in occult schools who will gather together all that can be found concerning the messenger of the gods, and who also will study with care information which astrological students have gleaned anent the planet mercury, and which occult students have gathered concerning the inner round. on the surface, the expression "the eye which looks out from between the two seems to signify the third eye, which clairvoyants utilise, but the meaning is very much deeper than that, and lies- 121- initiation, human and solar copyright 1998 lucis trust hidden in the fol

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in the triangle formed by the earth, mars and mercury. in- 104- a treatise on cosmic fire copyright 1998 lucis trust connection with this triangle, the analogy lies in the fact that mercury and the centre at the base of the spine in the human being are closely allied. mercury demonstrates kundalini in intelligent activity, while mars demonstrates kundalini latent. the truth lies hid in their two astrological symbols. in transmutation and planetary geometrising, the secret may be revealed. b. the grand man of the heavens. the seven heavenly men are the seven centres in the body of the logos, bearing to him a relationship identical with that borne by the masters and their affiliated groups, to some planetary logos. systemic kundalini goes forward to the vivification of these centres, and at

that in all the schemes, on some globe in the scheme, human beings or self-conscious units, are to be found. conditions of life, environment and form may differ, but the human hierarchy works in all schemes. it must also be borne in mind that just as all seven heavenly men are found in the body logoic, and are themselves under the influence of seven solar logoi (using the word "influence" in its astrological sense, so in a planetary scheme with its seven globes each is astrologically under the influence of all the seven heavenly men. a scheme is but a replica of a system. each of the heavenly men pours forth his radiation or influence, and stimulates in some way some other centre or globe. to word it otherwise, his magnetism is felt by his brothers in a greater or less degree according to

urpose of providing that which is understood as occult "depth" why is this? because in these notes those groups of devas who are the force and energy of the centres (which are centres in substance) are contacted and controlled. through their activity, directed through the centres, the material sheaths physical, astral and mental are built. these ideas of force and the sheaths are the basis of the astrological teaching that is one of the keys to the secret doctrine.3(177) we should therefore bear in mind that the deva lords, agni, varuna, kshiti,4(178) represent in the exoteric teaching the substance aspect of the dense body of the logos whilst the force aspect as flowing through the etheric body of the logos is considered under various names, such as shiva, surya, brahma. yet the two aspec

nce in love, and its energising into activity. the moment wherein the particular type of force with which any particular sheath is energised is appropriated. this brings the sheath concerned: a. under the influence of the egoic ray, b. under the influence of a particular subray of the egoic ray- 465- a treatise on cosmic fire copyright 1998 lucis trust c. and through that influence, under certain astrological influences, under certain planetary radiations, under the influences of certain force currents, emanating from certain constellations. these three events have a very interesting analogy in connection with the work of the logos in the construction of his physical body, the solar system, and also in certain correspondences which can be seen embodied in facts dealt with at the first thre

1998 lucis trust vast periods by those with the "seeing eye" for it causes a turning of varying parts of the sphere to the differing zodiacal constellations. this influence (in connection with the planets) is increased or mitigated according to the place of the planets on their various orbital paths. hence the immense complexity of the matter and the impossibility for the average astronomical and astrological student to make accurate computations or to draw accurate horoscopes. within the hall of wisdom, there exists a department of which the modern varying astrological organisations are but the dim and uncertain reflections. the adepts connected with it work not with humanity but concern themselves specifically with "casting the horoscopes (thus ascertaining the nature of the work immedia

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ontrol of the bodily forces. the ideas and teaching conveyed fall into three parts: i. the external, internal or motionless control of the life currents of the body (dense and etheric. this concerns: 1. the breathing apparatus and the use of the breath. 2. the vital airs and their radiation. 3. the centres, and their awakening. 4. the kundalini fire and its right progression up the spine. ii. the astrological significance and the relation of the man to his group, planetary or otherwise. this is dealt with in the words "place, time and number" iii. the process of illumination and the production of response in the physical man via the brain to the higher impressions. this ability to respond to the voice of the ego and to become quiescent and receptive must precede the last four means of yoga

l is reached, the yogi can withdraw from his physical body at will or can pull in that body and manipulate at will any of the seven great planetary forces. it should be borne in mind that the ideal condition is here dealt with and that no aspirant can achieve this means of yoga without working simultaneously at the other means also. the study of the parallelism in nature is of value here. ii. the astrological significance is also hinted at here in the three words "place, time, and number" in these words the universal triplicities must be recognized, and right control of the life currents must be seen to be related to karma, opportunity and form; there are certain words which when rightly understood give the key to all practical occultism and make the yogi a master of life. they are: sound

ons, groups and families in their two great divisions on the physical plane and on the astral. it should be borne in mind that every human being belongs to a physical family which constitutes his link with the animal kingdom, and also belongs to an astral family. through that affiliation on the upward are he is linked with his egoic group and on the downward arc with the vegetable kingdom. e. the astrological record, or the forms taken on the astral plane under the influence of the planetary forces. these are in two great groups. 1. those forms or pictures in the akasha produced by the inflow of solar force via the planets. 2. those forms or pictures which are produced by the inflow of cosmic force from one or other of the signs of the zodiac, that is, from their corresponding constellatio

s would give an understanding of the physical body, of the astral or desire vehicle and of the mental sheath. 28. concentration upon the pole-star will give knowledge of the orbits of the planets and the stars. this sutra is of small significance to the ordinary student, but is of profound use to the initiate or pledged disciple. suffice it here to say that this sutra forms the background for all astrological investigation and from an appreciation of its meaning will eventuate an understanding of: 1. the relation of our solar system to the other six constellations which (with ours) form the seven force centres of which the seven great spiritual influences of our system are the reflections and agents. 2. the path of our sun in the heavens and the twelve signs of the zodiac through which our

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c forms or bodies. secondly, the etheric body is composed of force currents, and in it are vital centers linked by lines of force with each other and with the nervous system of the physical man. through these lines of force, it is connected also with the etheric body of the environing system. note that in this lies the basis for a belief in immortality, for the law of brotherhood or unity and for astrological truth. thirdly, the need of realizing that the etheric body is vitalized and controlled by thought and can (through thought) be brought into full functioning activity. this is done by right thinking and not by breathing exercises and holding the nose. when this is grasped, much dangerous practice will be avoided and people will come into a normal and safe control of that most potent i

ould be) would do well to bear in mind that there are temporary differences. people differ in: a. ray (which affects predominantly the magnetism of the life. b. approach to truth, either the occult or the mystic path having the stronger drawing power. c. polarisation, deciding the emotional, mental or physical intent of a life. d. status in evolution, leading to the diversities seen among men. e. astrological sign, determining the trend of any particular life. f. race, bringing the personality under the peculiar racial thought form. the sub-ray on which a man is found, that minor ray which varies from incarnation to incarnation, largely gives him his coloring for this life. it is his secondary hue. forget not, the primary ray of the monad continues through the aeon. it changes not. it is o

of the centres. this we are now beginning. it is a study as yet in its infancy in the west, and little applied in the east. our approach will be somewhat new, for though we will accustom ourselves to the names, locations and relationships of the centres we shall do no meditation work upon them. eventually we shall arrive at an appreciation of their vibration, of their tone and colours and of the astrological significances. we shall not work with the centres down the spinal column, nor aim at their conscious utilisation as does the clairvoyant and clairaudient person. all the work done by students must be done entirely in the head and from the head. there is the seat of the will, or spirit aspect, working through the soul. there also is the synthetic expression of the personality, and in t

eted. let the soul enter into its heritage and from the holy place command all work to end. then in the silence subsequent, let him chant forth the word 'the creative work is over. i, the creator, am. naught else remains but me" the vital forces, which are simply the passing through the outer sheath of the constantly moving ether of space, are of many kinds. one of the concepts, lying back of the astrological theories, is that the etheric body of any form constitutes part of the etheric body of the solar system, and is therefore the medium for the transmission of solar energies, of planetary forces, and of extra-solar or cosmic impulses, esoterically called 'breaths. these forces and energies of the cosmic rays are constantly circulating and following definite paths through the ether of sp

race to which a man belongs. c. the mental plane as a whole. d. the universal mind. 5. personality energy. emanating from: a. the coordinated form of man. b. advanced human beings who are dominant personalities. c. groups, i.e. 1. the hierarchy of the planet. subjective. 2. the integrating group of mystics. objective. 6. planetary energy. emanating from: a. the seven planets. this is the basis of astrological practice. b. the earth. c. the moon- 168- a treatise on white magic copyright 1998 lucis trust 7. solar energy. emanating from: a. the physical sun. b. the sun, acting as a transmitter of cosmic rays. astral energy and fear the subject now to be considered is of most practical application for it concerns the astral body the body in which a man is pre-eminently polarised and of which h

ALICE A BAILEY09 A TREATISE ON THE SEVEN RAYS VOLUME I ESOTERIC PSYCHOLOGY I

rms in occultism) on a large scale can be seen today in the constellation gemini, wherein one of the- 97- a treatise on the seven rays- volume i: esoteric psychology i copyright 1998 lucis trust twins is increasing in brilliance and power, and the other is decreasing. but this is a somewhat unique example, esoterically. the relation of the constellations to the solar system, which is the basis of astrological research, will be considered later. i seek to point out here only the dual fact that the seven rays are themselves 1. expressions of energies emanating from the seven solar systems, which are, in their turn, animated by the life of the "one about whom naught may be said" 2. influenced by, and therefore under the astrological control of, the twelve constellations whose energies are con

e love type .f ull of love and fusing power. c. the active type. full of action, and manipulating energy. d. the artistic type .f ull of the sense of beauty and creative aspiration. e. the scientific type. full of the idea of cause and results. the mathematical type. f. the devotee type. full of idealism. g. the business type. full of organising power. given to ritualistic ceremony. 3. the twelve astrological groups. these we shall consider in dealing with the rays and the zodiac, and so shall not touch upon them here. 4. the division of human beings into three esoteric groups: a. those unawakened to the "i" consciousness. these are called esotericaliy "the darkened sparks" b. those awakened to the condition of individuality. these are called "the flickering lights" c. those awakened to th

personal and soul rays which play upon him and affect his consciousness, finding entrance into his form equipment through the energy units of which that form is made. other determining influences are also the solar, cosmic and environing factors which likewise play upon him. it might here be asked: what are the differences between the influences which are ray influences and those which are of an astrological nature, such as the rising sign, or the governing planets? the energies which astrologically affect a human being are those which play upon him as a result of the apparent progress of the sun through the heavens, either once every twenty-five thousand years or once every twelve months. those that constitute the ray forces do not come from the twelve constellations of the zodiac, but e

he new group of world servers. if public opinion is educated in the new ideals, the momentum of that growing tide will greatly facilitate the work of these seventh ray executives, and in some cases will constitute for them the line of least resistance. failure, therefore, will rest upon the shoulders of the world aspirants and disciples, and will not indicate inaccurate prophecy or misinterpreted astrological conditions. in any case, the prophesied end is inevitable, but the time of that end rests in the hands of awakened humanity. the margin of difference will also be only between one hundred and three hundred years. the impulse towards synthesis is now too strong to be long delayed. under this seventh ray influence the masonic fraternity will come into a new and pronounced spiritual acti

t that word conveys today. who, therefore, if the facts are of such ancient import, shall say that i speak with accuracy, or establish the right or wrong nature of my conclusions? i but present the facts as i know them from my access to records more ancient than any known to man. the personality ray, the material form ray of the jewish people, is the third ray. their egoic ray is the first. their astrological sign is capricorn, with virgo rising. mercury and virgo play a prominent part in their destiny. these clues should suffice to give to the advanced student and astrologer those salient points which will give him light upon their strange history. because of this third ray influence, you have the tendency of the jew to manipulate forces and energies, and to "pull strings" in order to bri

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erences to fishes, and the appearance of the symbol of the fish in christian literature, including the new testament. this piscean age comes between the previous jewish dispensation (the two thousand years wherein the sun was passing through the sign aries, the ram) and the aquarian age into which our sun is now in process of transiting. these are astronomical facts, for i am not here speaking of astrological conclusions. in the period when the sun was in aries, we find the frequent appearance of the ram or the scapegoat in the old testament teaching, and the keeping of the passover feast. in the christian age we use the fish symbology, even to eating fish on good friday. the symbol of the aquarian age, as it appears in all the ancient zodiacs, is that of a man bearing a jar of water. the

ied at this time. perhaps this means that many in the race today are going down to jordan, to enter its purifying waters. a self-applied ascetic purification, and the recognition of its value by the pioneers of the human family, may succeed in leading them to the portal of initiation. there is also to be found in this episode an interesting analogy to what is happening to the race today, from the astrological standpoint. we are entering into the sign aquarius, the water carrier. this sign stands symbolically for group purity and relationship, for the universality of experience and for the waters poured over all. when we began to enter this sign, about two hundred years ago, water became for the first time of general interest and of general use for sanitation and irrigation. the control of

lly in the bible, and are regarded in our christian belief as the four sacred animals. the prophet ezekiel refers to them in the words "as for the likeness of their faces, they four had the face of a man, and the face of a lion, on the right side; and they four had the face of an ox on the left side; they four also had the face of an eagle."7 and again in the book of revelations, we find the same astrological symbology "and before the throne there was a sea of glass like unto crystal: and in the midst of the throne, and round about the throne, were four beasts full of eyes, before and behind "and the first beast was like a lion, and the second beast was like a calf, and the third beast had a face as a man, and the fourth beast was like a flying eagle."8 the "face of the man" is the ancient

ALICE A BAILEY11 A TREATISE ON THE SEVEN RAYS VOLUME II ESOTERIC PSYCHOLOGY II

ray. ego. fourth ray. personality .s eventh ray. mental body. first ray. astral body. fifth ray. physical body. third ray. students may find it of value to study themselves and others in conformity with the above, and to establish their personal formulae. this should be done in conjunction with a consultation of their horoscopes. this will be discussed more at length after we have considered the astrological implications of the rays, in the succeeding volume. the law of sacrifice, therefore, can never be eliminated in our earth scheme, as far as the human and subhuman reactions to sorrow and pain are concerned, nor can it be eliminated on the planets saturn and mars. it is relatively unknown in the other schemes. bliss and sacrifice are synonymous terms as far as our solar logos is concer

hink things through" that is, to register in the brain that which the soul has imparted to the mind. we have here a definition of the meditation process as it should be followed by those who, through alignment, have made some measure of soul contact. these groups are functioning entirely through a subjective relation, which produces a subjective integration and activity. when we come to study the astrological implications in connection with these laws, we shall discover that the energies of the zodiacal signs have a specific effect upon the energy of a being, whose purpose works out into manifestation through these laws, which are regarded by us as great and inevitable natural laws and also spiritual laws. this effect produces a blending of energies which is both balancing and, at the same

mselves needing the care and instruction of the psychologist are atlantean in consciousness, and it is this fact which has predisposed the psychologist unconsciously to lay the present emphasis upon dreams and their interpretation. may i point out again that the true psychology will only appear and right techniques be used when psychologists ascertain (as a first and needed measure) the rays, the astrological implications and the type of consciousness (aryan or atlantean) of the patient. however, as time elapsed, the dreams of the more intelligent minds became of an increasingly forward-looking, idealistic nature; these, as they came to the surface and were remembered and recorded, began to control the brain of man so that the anglo-saxon emphasis on joy and bliss eventually became descrip

sitive mentally. at any rate, they are not recorded in the waking brain consciousness until there is some measure of mind control. i might add at this point that one of the major difficulties with which a psychologist is confronted, as he attempts to interpret the dream life of his patient, is based not only on his inability esoterically to "place" his patient as to ray type, evolutionary status, astrological indications and inherent characteristics, but also he is confronted with the inability of the patient to relate his dream correctly. what is presented to the psychologist is a confused and imaginative description of brain reactions, astral phenomena, and (where there is a measure of intellectual poise) some mental phenomena also. but there is no capacity to differentiate. this confusi

effect of the new zodiacal influences upon the eleven other signs. this is a most interesting theme and one that has been little considered. what effect will the potency of the sign aquarius (which is becoming increasingly dominant with each decade) have upon a person or a nation which is governed by the sign taurus, for instance, or by sagittarius, or pisces? in coming centuries, this aspect of astrological science will be of definite importance and will be considered by those responsible for the rearing and education of children during the coming centuries. it will be one of the most important themes to be dealt with in all systems of psychological and esoteric service to humanity, and will eventually cause a reorganisation of the methods employed up to date to aid and liberate man. thi

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ntirely divorced from your personality life, permitting no rapport. you are entering upon a period of fruitful service if you so choose. let us now consider the rays of your threefold personality. in their right understanding will come much illumination upon the way of service. your soul ray is, as you know, the second ray of love-wisdom and your personality ray is that of will or power. but your astrological sign has been one of the major factors in constituting your life problem. however, this has been a blessing in disguise, for the problems that it has brought and the difficulties which you have encountered under the sign of the bull are fitting you for the scorpio experience in your next life the greatest experience upon the path. your mental body is on the fourth ray. hence the confl

on and is, in your case, a well-established force. the above information should prove of service to you. i assign you no special work but would ask you to do the group meditation with regularity and with as much dynamic first ray intensity as is possible. in conclusion, i would call your attention to the fact that your rays are identical with those of w.d.s, but would have you note how racial and astrological differences and your freedom from any dominating influence upon the physical and emotional planes, have released you in some measure from the factors with which he has still to contend- 387- discipleship in the new age- volume i copyright 1998 lucis trust october 1939 brother of mine: i have practically nothing to say to you in this series of papers. go on as you are going. keep humbl

ALICE A BAILEY14 THE REAPPEARANCE OF THE CHRIST

and forgot the new teaching of the age of aries, the ram, into which they were entering, the teaching of the scapegoat which colours jewish history. the fact that christ was the teacher of the new period into which the sun was entering, the period of pisces, is forgotten, but is clearly evidenced in the fish symbology which runs consistently through all four gospels; the symbol of the fish is the astrological symbol for the sign pisces, and has been for untold ages. but christ also looked ahead to the work he would have to do in the aquarian age, in the next sign into which the sun would enter. prior to his "disappearance" he referred to the symbol of the aquarian age and to the task he would then perform. with his twelve disciples, he enacted a dramatic episode which epitomises the work w

xxii.10) this they did and the last supper took place. the ancient symbol for the sign aquarius (into which our sun is now entering) is that of the water-carrier, the man with a pitcher of water. this passing of the sun- 42- the reappearance of the christ copyright 1998 lucis trust into the sign aquarius is an astronomical fact, as any one can ascertain by writing to any observatory; it is not an astrological prognostication. the great spiritual achievement and evolutionary event of that age will be the communion and human relationships established among all peoples, enabling men everywhere to sit down together in the presence of the christ and share the bread and wine (symbols of nourishment. preparations for that shared feast (symbolically speaking) are on their way, and those preparatio

tion to the spiritual life of our planet, the "one in whom we live and move and have our being" but will also give a glimpse of the relation of our planet to the circle of planetary lives, moving within the orbit of the sun and the still greater circle of spiritual influences which contact our system as it pursues its orbit in the heavens (the twelve constellations of the zodiac. astronomical and astrological investigation has demonstrated this relationship and the influences exerted but there is still speculation and much foolish claiming and interpretation. yet the churches have ever recognized this and the bible has testified to it "the stars in their courses fought against sisera (judges v.20 "who can withstand the sweet influences of the pleiades (job xxxviii.31. many other passages b

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s way and with this wide objective in order eventually to give to the planet a system of groupings within one national border or empire, and yet with an international implication which will be symbolic of the coming new age technique of government. the second ray of love or of attraction governs from the soul angle the british empire and there is a relation between this fact and the fact that the astrological sign gemini governs both the united states and london. the fluid, mercurial, intuitional mind is closely allied with the divine aspect of love and understanding, producing attraction and interpretation. it is interesting to note that the fourth ray of harmony through conflict which before long will come into power again, is to be prominent in the destinies of india, germany, italy, au

two centres through which pure spiritual energy can be directed with more facility than through the other three; they, therefore, constitute the higher points of their respective triangles. they are also more subjective in their influence than are london, new york or tokyo. together they form the five centres of "impelling energy" today. it may interest you also to know the governing rays and the astrological signs of these five- 50- the destiny of the nations copyright 1998 lucis trust centres, but it must not be forgotten that the personality rays change from period to period in connection with countries and cities just as with individual human beings: city soul personality sign london. 5th ray. 7th ray. gemini. new york. 2nd ray .3 rd ray .c ancer. tokyo. 6th ray. 4th ray. cancer. genev

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e a definite and decisive manifestation upon the physical plane, both groups fail to deal with the problems of physical plane living in a clear and satisfactory manner, both are non-positive physically, but the causes producing these relatively similar conditions are totally different though alike in their effects. 4. the comprehension of the path of life for an individual, through a study of his astrological indications. it is necessary in this connection to regard the sun sign into which a man is born, as indicative of his personality trends, and as embodying the characteristics which he has inherited from the past, but to regard the rising sign as holding within it the indications of the way that a man's soul would have him go. many other factors will warrant careful attention. the prob

ges of effort and of attempted control, the dweller is positive and the soul is negative in their effects in the three worlds of human endeavour. then there is a period of oscillation, leading to a life of equilibrium wherein neither aspect appears to dominate; after that the balance changes and the personality steadily becomes negative and the soul or psyche becomes dominant and positive. 7. the astrological influences can potently affect these situations and speaking generally and within certain esoteric limits it might be noted that: a. leo .c ontrols the positive dweller. b. gemini. controls the processes of oscillation. c. sagittarius. controls the negative dweller. it might be added that the three signs scorpio, sagittarius, capricorn lead finally to the fusion of the dweller and the

ern, some spiritual hope, some consecrated ambition or some dedicated desire. the etheric body of the individual is, as you know, a part of the etheric body of humanity and this, in its turn, is an aspect of the etheric body of the planet, which is likewise an intrinsic part of the etheric body of the solar system. incidentally, in this far-reaching factual relationship, you have the basis of all astrological influences. man moves, therefore, in a whirlpool of forces of all types and qualities. he is composed of energies in every part of his manifested and unmanifested expression; he is, therefore, related to all other energies. his task is one of supreme difficulty and needs the great length of the evolutionary cycle. with the mass of world energies and systemic forces we cannot here deal

. the disciple discovers the focus of his identification. 2. he ascertains the nature of the forces he is in the habit of using and which perpetually seem to swing him into action. 3. he becomes aware of the strength and frequency of this force expression. all this is carried forward as the mental observer. 4. he becomes conscious of the quality of the forces employed, their ray relation or their astrological significance. this is a sentient, feeling activity and is not so basically mental as the previous three stages. 5. he identifies the centres in the etheric body and becomes aware of their individual existence as force agents. 6. the two "triangles of vision and direction" in the head reach a stage of organisation and become a. active and functioning mechanisms. b. related and function

ALICE A BAILEY17 TELEPATHY AND THE ETHERIC VEHICLE

it might be profitable to point out that the entire universe is etheric and vital in nature and of an extension beyond the grasp of the greatest mind of the age, mounting into more than astronomical figures if that statement even conveys sense to your minds. this extent cannot be computed, even in terms of light years; this cosmic etheric area is the field of untold energies and the basis of all astrological computations; it is the playground of all historical cycles cosmic, systemic and planetary and is related to the constellations, to the worlds of suns, to the most distant stars and to the numerous recognised universes, as well as to our own solar system, to the many planets, and to that planet upon which and in which we move and live and have our being, as well as to the smallest for

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solar system and that around it revolved the sun and all the other planets. this was the exoteric knowledge and position, though not the esoteric understanding. later, when further discoveries brought more light to the human mind, our planet was decentralised and the truth was more clearly seen, though much remains as yet to be discovered and may even be of as revolutionary a nature. from certain astrological angles, a similar process of decentralisation must take place and the solar system must no longer be regarded as a point around which the zodiac revolves or through which the sun passes in its great cycle of approximately 25,000 years. astrologers with insight may deny that this is the commonly accepted attitude. yet for purposes of clarity and in connection with the general public th

y is concerned with the effect produced in the substance of the sheaths by the influences, vibrations, etc, of the various planets. these are, esoterically, the influences of the solar centres. the forces, emanating from the solar centres, play upon the planetary centres. this is hidden in the karma of the heavenly man. when true esoteric astrology comes into being, more anent this will be given. astrological students are today only learning the abc of this stupendous subject and are occupied with the exoteric fringes of that great veil which has been thrown wisely over planetary lore (a treatise on cosmic fire, p. 1051) the following is a list incomplete but adequate for our purposes of the major influences which find their way from far distant sources into our planetary life and produce

s, of disciples and of initiates. according, therefore, to an individual's point of evolution upon the path or (in other words) the individual's place upon the wheel of life, the practising astrologer will arrange the interpretation of the horoscope. it will require the work and the thought of the intuitive astrologer, dependent upon soul contact and much meditation, to determine the processes of astrological interpretation for those who are active and living souls at some one or other of the final stages upon the path. the casting of the horoscope of the average man or the undeveloped man presents no such difficulties. it might be added in addition that the signs of the zodiac are concerned primarily with the life expression of the heavenly man (as far as our planet is concerned) and ther

these lines is profitless. a vast system of interlocking energies is in active and rapid circulation throughout the whole cosmic etheric body of which our systemic etheric body is an integral part but speculative research along the indicated lines and the following of obscure trails are utterly futile until the main highway of approach has been constructed and followed. the general outline of the astrological way is all that is possible today, until the time when man can think in larger wholes and has a more synthetic capacity. we shall confine ourselves to the vast field of energies which i have outlined for your consideration and shall consider only the major forces which are in circulation. this will suffice for our day and generation. we are concerned with energies which can and do evo

yer of the negative aspect. there is, therefore, a direct interchange of energies between the lives of the seven planetary logoi and the stupendous and unfathomable lives who inform these major constellations. great interlocking triangles of force can be found existing between the seven planets and these two groups of seven stars each. it will eventually be discovered that the innermost secret of astrological deduction in the planetary sense is connected with these "sacred triangles" and they are in their turn represented by the triangles (shifting and changing) which can be constructed in connection with the seven centres. in casting the horoscope of the planet (which will some day be possible) it will be found that the line of these forces and of our planetary response to them is of a mo

ALICE A BAILEY20 A TREATISE ON THE SEVEN RAYS VOLUME IV ESOTERIC HEALING

us show you how the whole question of the relation of the etheric body to the physical body is connected with the problem of healing. it will be apparent, therefore, how important it is before real healing can take place that the healer should know the point in evolution reached by the patient, and should also know his ray type, both personality and egoic. if to this you add some knowledge of his astrological inclinations and indications, a far more accurate diagnosis can be produced. the key to all release (either through the physical cure of disease or through death) lies in the understanding of the condition of the centres in the etheric body. these determine the rate of the bodily vibratory activity and the general responsiveness of the physical body. they even condition the activity a

often goes astray. the old approach to medicine, with its physical investigation and its successful or unsuccessful diagnosis, will still be required until such time that physicians and surgeons have clairvoyant faculty, intuitive perception and spiritual insight, and also until they have worked out a technique for handling energy in relation to the patient. to this will some day be added correct astrological interpretation, immediate recognition of ray types, and then the application of the right healing techniques, as required by the ray which conditions the patient's life expression, plus his point in evolution. i am handicapped greatly as a i seek to lay the foundation for this new approach to medicine. i am handicapped by the idealistic pronouncements of the pioneers in the new fields

ld of medicine, particularly in relation to the etheric body. today, any astrological investigation done in the field of medicine has relation to physical disease within the- 164- a treatise on the seven rays- volume iv: esoteric healing copyright 1998 lucis trust physical body; in the future, it will concentrate upon the condition of the etheric vehicle. this is a new and imminent development in astrological research. another difficulty which i have to face (as i seek to present to you the medicine of the future) is that i think in terms of cycles and you think in terms of a few brief years. what i am in reality attempting to do is to indicate the lines along which medical research will trend during the next two hundred years. the effort of the present day approach is how to cure a person

success. this "unnatural" preservation of life is the cause of much suffering and is a fruitful source of war, being contrary to the karmic intent of the planetary logos. with this vast problem, i cannot here deal. i can only indicate it. it will be solved when the fear of death disappears and when humanity learns the significance of time and the meaning of cycles. it will be simplified when true astrological findings become possible, when man knows the hour of his departure from this outer plane, and masters the technique of "withdrawal" and the methods of abstracting himself consciously from the prison of the body. but much research has to take place first. the fact, however, that the problem is recognised and that speculation and investigation are rife, indicate that the time has come k

which he shares. it is obviously impossible for me to elucidate this theme. all i can do or am permitted to do is to give you seven stanzas from one of the most ancient volumes in the world; it deals with the seven ray causes of imperfections in our planetary manifestations. to these should be added (if it were only possible) the stanzas which convey the significance of the defects emerging from astrological conditions and producing effects of a planetary nature and involving- 173- a treatise on the seven rays- volume iv: esoteric healing copyright 1998 lucis trust therefore, the horoscope of our particular planetary logos. but these are far too abstruse, elaborate and far-reaching in their theme, and can be studied and considered only when humanity has reached such a stage of intuitive d

ALICE A BAILEY21 EDUCATION IN THE NEW AGE

ng and therefore does not understand or when circumstances demand too much of him. you might inquire here, after considering these four types of atmosphere regarded as essential preliminary steps to the new education: how, in this case, do you make allowance for inherited instinct, normal inclination based upon the point in evolution and character tendencies which are determined by ray forces and astrological influences? i have not emphasised them there, even while recognising them as conditioning factors which must receive attention, because i have been dealing with the unnecessary and vast accumulation of imposed difficulties which are not innate in the child or truly characteristic of him, but which are the result of his environment and the failure of his home circle and existing educat

ALICE A BAILEY22 DISCIPLESHIP IN THE NEW AGE VOLUME II

ternalised and who, within those ashrams, should and must proceed with the purely inner and subjective work, and who should be chosen to work consciously and openly in the outer world of men, thus duplicating in their numbers what christ experienced when he "descended into hell" many things have to be considered; the objectives in view of the masters concerned, the rays in manifestation, and many astrological relationships. in this deciding judgment sanat kumara is being aided by certain members of the great council at shamballa, by the christ and by the seven masters who are responsible for the seven groups of ashrams. he is also reaching certain conclusions as to the groups of disciples who have hitherto been under training during the final stages of the path of discipleship. this decisi

curiously enough, a good deal of this recognition is based upon an unconscious and unrealised self-pity. to offset this unrecognised habit of thought, this meditation is intended to teach the disciple to create with deliberate intention his own cross, and in this manner do away with his idea (again unrealised) that the cross is the result of his point in evolution, that it is imposed upon him by astrological conditions, and that through it the lords of karma work, exacting from him the full price for all past misdeeds. this, in reality, is not so. by the time a man is admitted into an ashram he has already worked off a very great deal of his karma, both good and bad, and is now ready to build his own cross upon which he takes his stand with his hands stretched out in blessing. that is the

nts and disciples. people everywhere are joining groups of all kinds and working steadily in group formation; these can be regarded as preparatory classes in group fusion and group work. among those in these many groups functioning in every land will be found those who form part of the subjective groups which the hierarchy is everywhere forming upon all rays, on every plane and under many varying astrological aspects. such a group is the one with which you are affiliated, objectively and subjectively; groups like the one to which you belong are far more common than you realise. the masters are all working in a similar manner, where groups in preparation for initiation are concerned. it is not easy to induce aspirants and disciples to function in this preparatory group formation and to make

aspirants and disciples, the effect of these penetrating energies is such that they inevitably evoke response. they become polarised or focussed upon the mental plane. because of this also, everybody who is mentally centred and controlled, as well as aspirationally motivated, is faced with an imperative opportunity. this opportunity is unprecedented in human history and is also based upon certain astrological relationships which i have also touched upon in this series. 3. because of the evolutionary preparedness, evident in the consciousness of humanity, the penetration of energies which have already reached a point of polarisation upon the mental plane is now being continued, and the result is a definite precipitation of all these energies upon the physical plane, in dense physical substa

ALICE A BAILEY23 THE EXTERNALISATION OF THE HIERARCHY

rough these focal points of the divine will will have a dual effect and be destructive as well as constructive, according to the quality of the bodies which react to it. different types of men respond distinctively to any inflow of energy, and a tremendous psychic stimulation is at this time going on, with results both divinely beneficent and sadly destructive. it might be added also that certain astrological relationships between the constellations are releasing new types of force which are playing through our solar system and on to our planet and thereby making possible developments hitherto frustrated in expression, and bringing about the demonstration of latent powers and the manifestation of new knowledges. all this must be most carefully borne in mind by the worker in the field of hu

ty one. here we come up against one of the oldest traditions in the world and of the ancient east; one, too, which finds its counterpart in the new testament, where the coming one is seen coming forth to the rescue of the people "riding upon a white horse" in the occident we have for long thought in terms of the "lamb, slain from the foundations of the world" and in this statement lies a profound astrological truth. it refers to that great round of the zodiac (a period of approximately 25,000 years) in which the sun passes through all the twelve signs of the zodiac. the period to which reference is made started in the sign aries, the ram. the orient, however, harks still further back, to a much earlier period and to a still more ancient date, remote in the night of time, when the greater w

e spiritual life of our planet, the "one in whom we live and move and have our being" but will also give him a glimpse of the relation of our planet to the circle of planetary lives moving within the orbit of the sun, and the still greater circle of spiritual influences which contact our solar system as it pursues its orbit in the heavens (the twelve constellations of the zodiac. astronomical and astrological investigation has demonstrated this relationship and the influences exerted, but there is still speculation and much foolish claiming and interpretation. yet the churches have ever recognised this relationship, and the bible has testified to it "the stars in their courses fought against sisera "who can withstand the sweet influences of the pleiades; and many other passages bear out th

ALICE A BAILEY24 A TREATISE ON THE SEVEN RAYS VOLUME V THE RAYS AND THE INITIATIONS

have a planetary demonstration of the significance of inner causes, producing outer effects. slowly, however, the hierarchy is beginning to implement both the shamballa energy and that of aquarius; the masters themselves have to learn how to use new incoming energies in the service of the plan, just as the individual has to learn, in any particular incarnation, to work with and use the available astrological forces which make their impact upon one or other of his bodies or upon his entire personality; such energies, as you well know, can be turned to good uses or to bad. it is not possible for the masters to turn energy to evil ends, but they necessarily have to master new techniques and the new methods of work called for by the new conditions; these can either affect the hierarchy itself

me, and not the orthodox planets as usually used. the accuracy of their deductions will necessarily depend upon their own point of development and also upon their ability to recognise an advanced person, a disciple or an initiate when they meet him and undertake to cast his horoscope. if they are themselves advanced disciples, they may have a tendency to set too rigid a standard for those seeking astrological deduction, and thus fail to recognise a disciple; if they are not advanced, they may regard people as advanced who are far from being even true aspirants. in either case then the horoscope may prove inaccurate. it is of no use to use the esoteric planets in relation to the average man. 5. information about the new group of world servers and their work. this information includes a. the

ALICE BAILEY THE LABOURS OF HERCULES

fire. three times the fire envelops, three times the sun recedes; at time the fourth the work is done, and naught is left save flame primordial. that flame absorbs, revolves, receives, and remains. when all that is has traversed the flame, then time is nvialice bailey& djwhal khul the labors of hercules- table of contents the zodiac the purpose of this study (foreword) the nature of discipleship astrological connotations the world disciple today key thoughts hercules the disciple- the myth elaboration of the myth labor i the capture of the man-eating mares the myth the meaning of the myth the sign the three initial impulses in aries the sign of the mind constellations in aries the crux of the test labor ii the capture of the cretan bull the myth the meaning of the labor four symbolic word

f the land. but abderis lay dead.the teacher turned to hercules and said "labor the first is ended; the task is done, but badly done. learn the true lesson of this task and then pass on to further service to your fellowmen. go forth into the country guarded by the second gate and find and take the sacred bull into the holy place" the tibetan (djwhal khul) the meaning of the myth in combining this astrological and symbolic story with the everyday life and tests of modern discipleship, we shall tell the story of the task which hercules undertook, and- 20- the labours of hercules the test to which king eurystheus subjected him; and then we shall study [29] the significance of the sign in which it took place, for there is a close link between the two, and the labor only became possible because

hat hercules undertook, for he was at length attentive to the voice of nereus, the higher self, but sometimes under the illusion and glamor of the lower self. the duality which is emphasized in gemini rims through a large number of the mythological stories. we meet the same brothers again in romulus and remus, for instance, and in cain and abel, one brother dying and the other living. we meet the astrological symbol for gemini in the two pillars of masonry, and many believe that the masonic tradition could, if we had the power to do so, be traced back to that period, antedating the taurian age, when the sun was in gemini, and to that great cycle in which the lemurian race, the first strictly human race, came into being; where the mind aspect began to emerge, and the duality of mankind beca

just as at the winter solstice in december, they were said to return to their heavenly or celestial home, the constellation capricorn, the other gate of the sun. capricorn was the sign from which sungods were said to the born at the winter solstice and made sacred to the sons of light (e. valentia straiton, the celestial ship of the north, vol. ii, p. 205- 53- the labours of hercules symbols the astrological symbol for the sign cancer has no relation at all to the crab. it is composed of two "asses" tails, and these again link up the gospel story with the story of the manger. in connection with the birth of jesus two asses appear, the one on which the virgin rode down to bethlehem, prior to the birth, and the other on which she rode to egypt, after the birth. close to the sign cancer are

ont to say, with a twinkle in her eye, to a novice who exclaimed how exactly his chart was working out "that is too bad, if you were living above the solar plexus, your personality chart would not work out so exactly. the chart of the soul will be used in the astrology of the future; not the chart of the personality. this warning is covered in a positive statement by the tibetan "the basis of the astrological sciences is the emanation, transmission, and reception of energies and their transmutation into forces by the receiving entity. this defines clearly what should be our attitude at full moon meditations and our use of individual horoscopes "the point i seek to make here, says the tibetan "is that it is all a question of developed reception and sensitivity [123] significance of the sign

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but these, in their turn, are subordinate to their "fathers" and "mothers- the latter interchangeable and varying with each nation- the gods and their planets, such as jupiter, saturn bel, brihaspati, etc (c "his breath gave life to the seven" refers as much to the sun, who gives life to the planets, as to the "high one" the spiritual sun, who gives life to the whole kosmos. the astronomical and astrological keys opening the gate leading to the mysteries of theogony can be found only in the later glossaries, which accompany the stanzas. in the apocalyptic slokas of the archaic records, the language is as symbolical, if less mythical, than in the puranas. without the help of the later commentaries, compiled by generations of adepts, it would be impossible to understand the meaning correctl

28 the secret doctrine. light and heat from the sun than earth, or even the beautiful venus, which receives but twice that amount more than our insignificant globe" whether the fact was known in antiquity may be inferred from the prayer of the "earth spirit" to the sun as given in the text* the sun however, refuses to people the globe, as it is not ready to receive life as yet. mercury is, as an astrological planet, still more occult and mysterious than venus. it is identical with the mazdean mithra, the genius, or god "established between the sun and the moon, the perpetual companion of 'sun' of wisdom" pausanias shows him as having an altar in common with jupiter (book v. he had wings to express his attendance upon the sun in its course; and he was called the nuntis, or sun-wolf "solari

e led on by the creative deity itself, who is adam kadmon or yod-cheva. spiritually, the lower one (jehovah) is that of the terrestrial races, led on by enoch or libra, the seventh; who, because he is half-divine, half-terrestrial, is said to have been taken by god alive. enoch, hermes, and libra, are one" this is only one of the several meanings. no need to remind the scholar that scorpio is the astrological sign of the organs of reproduction. like the indian rishis, the patriarchs are all convertible in their numbers, as well as interchangeable. according to the subject to which they relate they become ten, twelve, seven or five, and even fourteen, and they have the same esoteric meaning as the manus or rishis. moreover, jehovah, as may be shown, has a variety of etymologies, but only th

rises the age in which brahma sprang from a lotus. theoretically, the kalpas are infinite, but practically they are divided and sub-divided in space and time, each division- down to the smallest- having its own dhyani as patron or regent. padmapani (avalokiteshwara) becomes, in china, in his female aspect, kwan-yin "who assumes any form, at pleasure, in order to save mankind" the knowledge of the astrological aspect of the constellations on the respective "birth-days" of these dhyanis- amitabha (the o-mi-to fo, of china, included: e.g, on the 19th day of the second month, on the 17th day of the eleventh month, and on the 7th day of the third month, etc, etc- gives the occultist the greatest facilities for performing what are called "magic" feats. the future of an individual is seen, with a

hat the sun, for instance, was the astronomical and cosmic emblem of the two contrasted lights, and the two serpents of the gnostics, the good and the evil one; they also know that, when generalised, the conclusions of both science and theology present two most ridiculous extremes. for, when the former tells us that it is sufficient to trace the legends of the serpents to their primal source, the astrological legend, and to meditate seriously on the sun, conqueror of python, and the celestial virgin in the zodiac forcing back the devouring dragon, if we would have the key of all the subsequent religious dogmas; it is easy to perceive that, instead of[[vol. 2, page] 209 cobras as symbols. generalising, the author simply has his eye on christian religion and revelation. we call this one extr

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nature and humanity; hence they were regarded as one, though two in personified entities. they were both males, and both had their distinct and also collaborative work in the causative generation of humanity. so much from the astronomical and cosmic standpoints viewed and expressed in symbolical language- which became in our last races theological and dogmatic. but behind this veil of cosmic and astrological symbols, there were the occult mysteries of anthropography and the primeval genesis of man. and in this, no knowledge of symbols- or even the key to the post-diluvian symbolical language of the jews- will, or can help, save only with reference to that which was laid down in national scriptures for exoteric uses; the sum of which, however cleverly veiled, was only the smallest portion

ngels, the glorious cyclic aeons of the ancients, became henceforward synthesized in their most orthodox shape in samael, the chief of the demons in the talmud "that great serpent with twelve wings that draws down after himself, in his fall, the solar system, or the titans" but schemal, the alter ego and the sabean type of samael, meant, in his philosophical and esoteric aspect, the "year" in its astrological evil aspect, its twelve months or wings of unavoidable evils, in nature; and in esoteric theogony (see chwolson in nabathean agriculture, vol. ii, p. 217, both schemal and samael represented a particular divinity. with the kabalists they are "the spirit of the earth" the personal god that governs it, identical de facto with jehovah. for the talmudists admit themselves that samael is a

yas (shadows) the bodhisattvas of the celestial realms, the prototypes of the super-terrestrial bodhisattvas, and of the terrestrial buddhas, and finally of men. the "seven sons of light" are also called "stars" the star under which a human entity is born, says the occult teaching, will remain for ever its star, throughout the whole cycle of its incarnations in one manvantara. but this is not his astrological star. the latter is concerned and connected with the personality, the former with[[footnote(s* the tanmatras are literally the type or rudiment of an element devoid of qualities; but esoterically, they are the primeval noumenoi of that which becomes in the progress of evolution a cosmic element in the sense given to the term in antiquity, not in that of physics. they are the logoi, th

ages before; owing to some singular co-ordination of events, it was brought out in the present defined astronomical garb (creuzer, book iii, page 930) whether "the genii of the planets (our dhyan chohans of supra-mundane spheres) showed themselves to "holy prophets" or not, as claimed in the dabistan, it would seem that great laymen and warriors were favoured in the same way in days of old, when astrological magic and theophania went hand in hand in chaldea. for xenophon, no ordinary man, narrates of cyrus, that at the moment of his death that king was giving ardent thanks to gods and heroes, for having so often instructed him themselves about the signs in heaven[[ev ouraniois semeiois (cyropedie "ant. du zodiaque) unless the science of the zodiac is supposed to be of the highest antiquit

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s it. shallow thinkers always seem to be obsessed by the stupidity that if anything is a shadow, dream, illusion, it ceases to exist. the rules of dreams are just as rigid as the rules of mathematics. you cannot do anything you like with a surd merely because it is an .impossible. or .imaginary. quantity. it is such booby traps that catch such asses in lion s skins as mr. bragdon. o. m. ogilvie.s astrological birthday book. by leo bernart. j. s. ogilvie publishing co. in the preface mr. bernart correctly states that the exact date and hour of birth are necessary to delineate a horoscope. yet he publishes a book which attempts such a delineation on the birthday alone. now, the birthday tells the astrologer nothing but the position of the sun in the zodiac at the time of birth, and this posi

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shment, and affliction. iv. the root of the powers of the earth ace of pentacles a white radiant angelic hand, holding a branch of a rose tree, whereon is a large pentacle, formed of five concentric circles. the innermost circle is white, charged with a red greek cross. from this white centre, twelve rays, also white, issue: these terminate at the circumference, making the whole something like an astrological figure of the heavens. it is surmounted by a small circle, above which is a large white maltese cross, and with two white wings. four crosses and two buds are shewn. the hand issueth from the clouds as in the other three cases. it represents materiality in all senses, good and evil: and is, therefore, in a sense, illusionary: it shows material gain, labour, power, wealth, etc. the six

omitted in the first. 8. if this story is not quite accurate, do not be discouraged. perhaps the querent himself does not know everything. but the main lines ought to be laid down firmly, with correctness, or the divination should be abandoned "second operation" development of the question 1. shuffle, invoke suitably, and let querent cut as before. 2. deal cards into twelve stacks, for the twelve astrological houses of heaven. 3. make up your mind in which stack you ought to find the significator "e.g" in the seventh house if the question concerns marriage, and so on. 4. examine this chosen stack. if the significator is not there, try some cognate house. on a second failure, abandon the divination. 5. read the stack counting and pairing as before "third operation" further development of th

BUCKLAND RAYMOND COMPLETE BOOK OF WITCHCRAFT

ath it? better yet room temperature permitting go skyclad. time of day i the best time for meditation is generally a matter of personal convenience. for most people it is either the early morning or the late evening. a few usually those who are home during the day find mid-afternoon most convenient. there is some evidence to suggest that a period close to the hour of your birth is best. certainly astrological influences cannot be totally discounted. however, the slight advantage of attuning to the stars can be more than offset by the negative influences such as noisy neighbors or scheduling conflicts with other required activites. so choose the time that is most convenient for you. the important thing is that you do meditate and that you consistently meditate. so, whatever time you choose

us magick and of its close relation, love between man and woman. lines reaching towards the mount of the moon from around the edge of the hand will be a prediction of journeys by sea or air. finally, the firmness and fullness of this mount indicates generally just how well the subject can combine practicality with imagination. the fingers as shown in the diagram, each finger is associated with an astrological sign and is an indicator of the good, or bad, aspects of that sign. at the base of the finger is the mount associated with the sign of the finger (e.g. index finger= mount of jupiter. the fullness or thinness of the mount shows how strongly that particular sign affects the individual. as the diagram shows, each finger is, in turn, divided into three sections to show the relative spiri

ects of that sign. at the base of the finger is the mount associated with the sign of the finger (e.g. index finger= mount of jupiter. the fullness or thinness of the mount shows how strongly that particular sign affects the individual. as the diagram shows, each finger is, in turn, divided into three sections to show the relative spiritual, intellectual and material development under each of the astrological signs: jupiter, saturn, apollo (the sun) and mercury. if, for example, the lowest digit of the small finger (mercury) is noticably larger and more developed than the finger's other two digits, then there would be strength especially in management and salesmanship. similar traits can be derived, using judgement and intuition with the astrological characteristics below, for each of the

is done to the poppets is done to the lovers. a poppet is a specially prepared, cloth doll. it is a simple rough figure cut from two pieces of cloth (figure 11.3. whilst cutting the cloth, you should be concentrating on the person it represents. it may then be worked on further by embroidering it with the facial features; special characteristics (e.g. beard and moustache; long flowing hair. even astrological signs of the person may be put on. if you are not too good at embroidery, then put these on with a magic-marker or pen. now sew around the figure leaving just the top open (figure 11.4. the figure should then be stuffed with appropriate herbs, again while the actual person is being concentrated upon. such herbs as verbena, vervain, feverfew, artemesia, yarrow, valerian, motherwort, ro

oner "i name this poppet.(petitioner's name. it is her in every way. as she lives, so lives this poppet. aught that i do to it, i do to her" petitioner replaces the poppet and picks up the other one. sprinkling and censing it, she says: petitioner "this poppet is her desired mate in every way. two cloth outlines figure 11.3 leave open to stuff sewn around embroidered (or painted) with identifying astrological sun, moon and rising sign symbols figure 11.4 as he lives, so lives this poppet. aught that i do to it, i do to to him" petitioner replaces poppet, then kneels before the altar with one hand resting lightly on each poppet. with eyes closed, she pictures the two represented people slowly coining together, meeting, kissing and embracing. as she does this which should not be hurried she

CASSANDRA EASON A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO WITCHCRAFT AND MAGIC

to england in ad 597, acknowledged that it was simpler to graft the christian festivals on to the existing festivals of the solstices and equinoxes. so, easter, for example, was celebrated on the first sunday after the first full moon after the spring equinox, which is where it remains today. in the same way, the crosses on the hot cross buns that we eat on good friday were originally the ancient astrological signs for the earth, and were eaten to absorb the power and fertility of mother earth. hot cross buns were still thought to retain their magical qualities until the early decades of the nineteenth century and were said to offer protection against drowning. for this reason, hot cross buns were hung from the roofs of coastal churches where their remains can still be seen. the old ways d

nd any remaining wax buried, or the unused candle be disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner. you can, if you wish, place your banishing candle on a metal tray etched with a symbol of what you wish to remove from your life and bury that. both for ritual magick and for your informal candle spells and meditations, you will need a supply of candles in a variety of colours. i will list here astrological significances, the magical colour meanings and the elemental correspondences, so that even if you are new to magick you can begin work at once. if you are an experienced practitioner, some of the ideas may suggest new directions for your personal and coven work. the elemental candle colours each of the four elements- air, fire, water and earth- is represented by a single candle colour

ng out a fire spell, you could use four red (or gold or orange) candles and begin the ritual facing south. some practitioners invoke fire to conquer floods and water to conquer drought but i believe that each element can most effectively counter excesses of itself. light elemental candles after the altar candles, after you have cast the circles seite 50 wicca01.txt but before lighting any wish or astrological candle. begin in the north, with a green candle. green green is for earth and the north, midnight and winter. a green candle is placed at what would be the 12 o'clock position on a clock, aligned with magnetic or a symbolic north. earth is the element of order, both in nature and institutions such as the law, politics, finance, health and education. it also represents yin, the female

ses, mother of pearl and moonstones that grow brighter as the moon waxes. zodiacal candles candles etched with zodiacal signs may be used to represent people born during a particular sun period. they may then be burnt in rituals for different purposes. for instance, you can burn your own zodiacal candle at a time when you need confidence or to assert your identity. alternatively, you may burn any astrological candles whose strengths you need at a particular time, perhaps the courage of aries before a confrontation or travelling to an unfamiliar location. you might also use them in a love ritual. note also the influence of particular groups of signs of the zodiac. the cardinal signs- aries, cancer, libra and capricorn- are so-called because when the sun moved into these signs, it marked the

mbers a tiny athame, to be used for drawing down energies during ceremonies. the main athame is used by the person leading the ritual who may draw the circle, open all four quarters and close them after the ritual. an athame with a white handle is used for cutting wands, harvesting herbs for magick or healing, carving the traditional samhain jack-o'-lantern, and etching runes and other magical or astrological symbols on candles and talismans. some practitioners believe that you should never use metal for cutting herbs but instead pull them up, shred them and pound them in a mortar and pestle, kept for the purpose. pearl-handled athames are considered to be especially magical. the sword like the athame, the sword stands in the east of the circle as a tool of the air element. swords are the

CHRONOLOGIA RORISPERGIUS

ullah ha-yetsirah("practice or practical application of. sefer ha-hokhmah, a major part of which is concerned with exegesis of holy names. 1165-1235 isaac the blind. provencal kabbalist. 1165-1240 ibn arabi (spanish muslim mystic poet) d.1166 abd al-qadir al-jilani founds one of the earliest sufi orders(prominent in india and north africa. d. 1170 natanael ben al-fayyumi, the garden of intellects,astrological thought influenced by ismaili encyclopaedia of the brotherhood of purity "also by the esoteric teachings which were not widespread among the ordinary people. c.1170- 1230 gaucelm faidit -troubadour- travelled to italy and went on the fourth crusade. 1170-1200 rigaut de barbezieux troubadour refers to his beloved as the holy grail. 1172: benjamin of tudelo returns from palestine, havin

l ghaymish c.1250 pseudo-joachim's "exposition on the sibyls and on merlin" franciscan joachite commentary on the erythraean sibyl and the sayings of merlin. 1250? liber juratus (sworn book of honorius) compiled by honorius of thebes, son of euclid. 1250-1305 moses ben shem tob de leon. zohar (the book of splendor) 1250/57- 1315 petrus de abano -petrus aponensis- translator of the kabbalistic and astrological books of rabbi ibn ezra. in "astrolabium planum" he interpreted the 360 degrees of the zodiac plus the decans. 1251- 1259 mongke khan 1251: hulegu leads the mongol invasion of persia and establishes the ilkhanate. 1253-1341 ubertino of casale spiritual franciscan joachite leader. 1253-1255 william of rubruck, traveled through the mongol domains. 1254: a franciscan student, gerard of b

n llull's vision on mount randa. d. 1275 peire cardenal troubadour. 1275-1325 menahem ben benjamin recanati italian kabbalist and torah commentator. 1275 nestorian christian monk, rabban sauma travels from beijing to paris. ramon lull ars magna. aurora consurgens possibly written by thomas aquinas. zohar compiled by moses de leon in spain. 1277 guido bonatti: decem continens tractatus astronomiae(astrological compilation. 1279-1340 jedidah ben abraham bedersi ha penini.behinat olam. 1279-1348 abner de burgos(alfonso de valladolid) spanish christian cabalist; divine names. 1280 abulafia's preaching to christians in italy. joachimist-influenced kabbalah absorbed to some degree by beguin/franciscan church of philadelphia that holds "the keys of david: a joachimist/qblhist exegesis of scriptur

rativa" ramon llull. on the letters a+ t (prefigures later *azoth* formulations)circle, square, and triangle can represent everything in creation. ascends the ladder of being through the elemental to the triune structure of the divine. c. 1285 hugh de digne dies. franciscan joachite hermit of hyeres. c.1285 ya aqob ben elia of venice translated into hebrew the major introduction to the beliefs of astrological science written by abu ma shar. 1286 abulafia, abraham hayei ha olam ha-ba (italy. guiard of cressonart in paris expounding to beguins on the key of david 1285 "or haskel" abulafia's principal work an influence upon villanova. 1288 the mongols invade india. alexander von roes notitia seculi derived from pseudo-joachim of fiore's de semine scripturarum anticipates the antichrist as a 3

DAVID ICKE AND THE TRUTH SHALL SET YOU FREE

it is giving us the opportunity to face our inner self and let go of the pain and weight of the past. we don't live in and enjoy the now because our 'now' is dominated by the baggage of the past and the worry of the future. two other forces that help to create our present experience by affecting our inner pattern are our desire to serve the earth and the human race, and, connected with that, the astrological vibrations we are feeling day by day. when we come with a specific task to make a contribution to improving life on earth, and there are countless millions, potentially billions, of such people on the planet at this time, we we are the prison warders 413 carry preprogrammed patterns which will help us to do the job. sometimes such people will not be doing what they consciously want to

ly billions, of such people on the planet at this time, we we are the prison warders 413 carry preprogrammed patterns which will help us to do the job. sometimes such people will not be doing what they consciously want to do, but they will be following a pattern from their higher consciousness which will attract to them the experiences necessary to carry out their chosen task in this incarnation. astrological factors will be part of this, as they are for all people. the planets are like transmitters broadcasting a distinct vibration. depending where they are on their orbits in relation to the earth, different planetary vibrations, or combinations of them, are more powerful at different times in their effect on this planet. a good astrologer identifies these combinations and outlines their

eople. the planets are like transmitters broadcasting a distinct vibration. depending where they are on their orbits in relation to the earth, different planetary vibrations, or combinations of them, are more powerful at different times in their effect on this planet. a good astrologer identifies these combinations and outlines their likely effect. things don't have to happen in response to these astrological changes because we have freewill, but they are more likely to happen. at birth we absorb the energy pattern in the atmosphere of our birthplace. this will reflect the positions of the planets at that moment. so, as the planets continue to travel the heavens during our physical lifetime, we will be affected by them in a rather different way from someone born at another time and place b

it can be very difficult to step out of it and move on. sometimes an upheaval in our lives is necessary to present us with such an opportunity. it seems terrible at the time, but from my own experience and the countless people i have met who have been through this process, you always look back at such events as gifts and not punishment. energy codings in our consciousness are triggered, often by astrological influences, to create change within our magnetic aura and, therefore, our physical lives. this is especially true today with the great transformation upon us. the process i have described is pattern breaking, in this case, our personal thought patterns. but we are also affecting other, collective, thought patterns as we open up to the higher frequencies. a lot of people ask why life c

us very powerfully. as the pull of the moon moves the tides of whole oceans, so our bodies are affected by the same spiritual magnetism. our bodies consist overwhelmingly of water because they are like batteries, storing and processing energy. blood is the physical version of our energy meridians and blood is subject to influence by the planets, as is our body in general. some highly significant astrological events have already occurred like the uranus-neptune alignments in 1993 and the effects of pluto in 1995 which are speeding the awakening of those who are ready. the year 2000 coincides with the highest point of the upwards cycle of the orion constellation to which the pyramid builders apparently aligned their geometry, and it was in the 11th millennium bc, within the window period su

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r members would have not been aware of this- just like the vast majority of freemasons today. the templars used the red cross of thor/lndara/george as their symbol and to all appearances they were worshippers of a christian god- again like freemasons today. but at the top level, they are both expressions of the serpent cult/iuuminati. their "christian" churches and cathedrals are full of goddess, astrological, sun, and sexual symbolism, as is freemasonry. of course they are. they were both created by the same force. the great cathedrals are located on ancient pagan ritual sites. notre dame("our lady) in paris was built on a site of worship to the goddess artemis/diana- el. the reptilian bloodline, the merovingians, worshipped this goddess on that same location and notre dame is covered in

aimed that tammuz (adonis) was born. the bible "translator, jerome, admitted that bethlehem had been a sacred grove dedicated to tammuz, the fertility god or "spirit of the corn. bethlehem means "house of bread" or "house of corn. horns, the egyptian son of god, was born in the "place of bread" and jesus said he was "the bread of life. the priesthood took the ancient sumer sun religion, esoteric, astrological and astronomical knowledge, and the stories of their reptilian gods, and buried them in symbolic fables. this hid their real meaning, except to initiates, while introducing the rigid beliefs of the prison religions. every major religion, judaism, christianity, hinduism, islam, and buddhism all had the same basic origin: the knowledge and beliefs of sumer, which inherited the knowledge

born again. the ancient sun gods were given this "birthday, three days after the winter solstice, for this reason. these deities didn't exist, as everyone now accepts. they were symbolic of the sun and so was jesus, along with much other symbolism. the christian "christmas" is an ancient pagan festival under another name and so is easter. on march 25th, the old date for easter, the sun enters the astrological sign of aries, the ram or the lamb, and they sacrificed lambs in their rituals at this time to appease the gods and ensure a bumper harvest. put another way, they believed the blood of the lamb would encourage the gods to forgive their sins. the story of samson (sam-sun) in the old testament is the same sun symbolism. the ancients symbolised the sun's annual cycle as the life of a man

ds and amphibious beings- the nommo or annedoti, etc. of sirius. remember, too, that the dogon recount the story that the amphibious nommo said that one of them would be crucified. the translation of the end of the world comes from the greek "aeon" and refers to the end of the "age" and not the "world. the end of the age is the end of the 2,160-year cycle, during which the earth passes through an astrological sign. today we are nearing the end of another age, as we leave pisces and enter aquarius. here are some more of the "jesus" myths decoded. jesus, the historical character outside of the new testament texts there is no sign or record of jesus whatsoever. a mention in the works of the "hebrew" historian josephus is an obvious later addition in the priesthood's desperation to cross-refer

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head was a seven rayed crown like the one on thestatue of liberty, another depiction of semiramis which was given to new y ork byfrench freemasons. a contact who has relatives working in high positions in the v aticantold me how, during the reign of pope john paul ii, he was given a guided tour of theplace which blew his mind. he was shown the popes solid gold bath which is decoratedwith all the astrological symbols and he saw inside the vacuum-sealed vaults whichcontain thousands of ancient esoteric books which have been stolen and hoarded overhundreds of years of religious dictatorship and so taken out of public circulation. theroman church and the babylonian brotherhood are one and the same.nimrod was also eannus, the god with two faces, who was later known to theromans as janus. one o

rdian ofthe door to heaven.10 the babylonian priests even established a governing body theycalled the grand council of pontiffs, a name later transferred to the church of rome.11the babylonian high priest, who instructed the inner circle initiates, was known as..peter, meaning the great interpreter. the feast day of the christian st peter wastraditionally celebrated on the day the sun entered the astrological house of aquarius,the very day that eannus and janus were honoured!12 the babylonian religion, like allthe look-alikes that were to follow, consisted of two levels. the masses weremanipulated into believing superstitions and into taking symbolic stories literally, whilethe chosen initiates were given the real knowledge on penalty of death if they everrevealed it. in this way the truth

al heart of the solar system and it came to symbolise thecreator, particularly the male aspects of the creative force. he who is the light ofthe world. this knowledge of the sun will be a common theme throughout the rest ofthis book as we journey through history to the present day. it does, however, make thedecoding of history a little more complex because the ancients would constantly usesun and astrological symbolism in their stories and some of the names for their godswould be used to symbolise the sun and the planets. working out what is literal andwhat is symbolic is a considerable challenge. i also think that the term sun god hasbeen used to symbolise the extraterrestrials and their crossbreeds, who were said in theancient texts to have faces which shone like the sun- the shining one

anoes are obvious emissions of energyfrom the planets. not surprisingly, therefore, 19.5 degrees is the point of energyexchange between rotating spheres and the hierarchy of the ancients knew this. thesumerians knew, for instance, about the cycle of what is called precession. this is theeffect of the earths wobble which slowly moves the planet on its axis so that it facesdifferent star systems or astrological houses over many thousands of years. as theirrecords show, the sumerians knew that it took 2,160 years for the earth to movethrough each house and 25,920 years to complete the cycle- the period it also takesthe solar system to complete its journey around its galactic centre. we are completingone of these cycles now, hence the enormous change that is upon us. ancient templesall over th

an see thissymbol in the depictions ofbarati and britannia infigure 12. 80begun its symbolic journey back to the summer and the peak of its power. the ancients,therefore, said that the sun was born on december 25th. the christian christmas ismerely a renamed pagan festival, as indeed are all christian festivals. easter is another.about march 25th, the old fixed date for easter, the sun enters the astrological sign ofaries the ram or the lamb. at this time the ancients used to sacrifice lambs because theybelieved this would appease the gods, most notably the sun god, and ensure abundantharvests. in other words they believed that the blood of the lamb would mean that theirsins would be forgiven.in ancient babylon, tammuz, the son of queen semiramis, was said to have beencrucified with a lamb

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itual magick once they entered into this degree, which was the first degree of the inner order, the roseae rubeae et aureae crucis [r.r. et a.c (q.v. aeon of horus: the age of oneness between human beings and god that follows after the aeon of osiris where human-god was a duality. according to aleister crowley (q.v, it begin in 1904 with the dictation of the book of the law and is coeval with the astrological age of aquarius. agla: a hebrew notarikon (q.v) for "ah-tah gee-boor lih-oh-lahm ah-doh-nye" which translates in english "thou art great forever, my lord" agripa, henry cornelius (of nettesheim: a german doctor of laws, and a doctor of letters, philosopher, and occultist who lived from 1486?-1535. he is most noted for the writing of his three books on occult philosophy, which have bee

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ons who have seen them; but as they were in cipher, they were not able to bear testimony concerning their contents. in these manuscripts mathers is supposed to have found the outline of the "golden dawn" rituals and the system of correspondences which is the key to its teaching, including the correct attribution of the tarot trumps on the tree of life, which enables them to be linked lip with the astrological signs, a secret that students have iong sought to discover. it is this system which crowley uses in his equinox, 777, book four, and his recently published magick; which regardie uses in both his books, and which i am using in my mystical qabalah, now appearing serially in my own magazine. we have none of us cribbed from each other, but have all drawn upon the mathers' manuscripts. i

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he comes to work these out in the material of his studies he finds that therein are hidden important clues; and so upon the tree, one thing leads to another, explanation of hidden causes arising out of the proportions and relations of the various individual symbols composing this mighty synthetic glyph. 12. each symbol, moreover, admits of interpretation upon the different planes, and through its astrological associations can be related to the gods of any pantheon, thus mystical qabala page 14 opening up vast new fields of implication in which the mind ranges endlessly, symbol leading on to symbol in an unbroken chain of associations; symbol confirming symbol as the many-branching threads gather themselves together into a synthetic glyph once more, and each symbol capable of interpretation

t us in touch with the different spheres of objective nature. we will now consider it in relation to the subjective sphere of the nature of the individual. 3. the accepted correspondences, as given by crowley (who, unfortunately, never gives his authorities, so we do not know when he is using macgregor mathers' system and when he is relying upon his independent researches, are based partly on the astrological attribution of the planets assigned to the different sephiroth, and partly upon a crude anatomical scheme of the human form standing with its back to the tree. this is too crude for our purposes, and probably represents the work of later generations of scribes; during the middle ages the qabalah was rediscovered by european philosophers, and they grafted astrological and aichernical s

tion has served its purpose, and the force must be set free; this is the spiritual significance of the processes of excretion, putrefaction, and decomposition, 17. the svadisthana chakra, the six-petalled lotus, at the base of the generative organs, is assigned by general fuller to yesod. this agrees with the western tradition, which assigns yesod to the reproductive organs of the divine man; its astrological correspondence with the moon, diana-hecate, also agrees with this attribution. crowley, though assigning yesod to the phallus in column xxi of "777" assigns the svadisthana lotus to hod, mercury. it is difficult to understand this attribution, and as he does not give his authority, i consider it better to adhere to the principle of referring the levels of consciousness to the central

owever correctly and completely they are known; they must be used as the initiates intended them to be used, to evoke images from the subconscious mind into conscious content. 9. one set of symbols is assigned to the ten holy sephiroth themselves, and another set to the twenty-two paths that connect them. some of the symbols, however, occur in both sets, and all of them interconnect through their astrological and numerical correlations. this sounds most perplexingly complex, but in actual practice it is far simpler than it sounds, because the work is not done with the conscious mind, but with the subconscious mind, and it matters very little in what manner the symbols are pitchforked into it, the strange diemon that sits behind the censor sorts them out, picking that which it requires and

opriate mental action, and that certain chemically inert substances lend themselves effectually to the transmission and storing of mental activities, just as other substances are effectual conductors or insulators of electricity. 32. this consideration brings us to the question of the association of certain precious stones and metals with the different sephiroth, an association determined by both astrological and alchemical considerations. as is well known to [page 102] psychics, crystalline substances, metals, and certain liquids are the best media for conveying or storing subtle forces. colour plays an important part in the visions induced by meditation on the various sephiroth, and it is found by experience that a crystal of the appropriate colour is the best material out of which to ma

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is a more general term meaning any simple esoteric symbol, such as the symbol for elemental fire, as in "the sign of elemental fire (skull, a token of death, from het geheele leven ons heeren jesu christi, 1648) a token is a sign that represents something else by association. a rose may be used as a token of love, a raven as a token of putrefaction. tokens do not embody the things they represent (astrological glyph of the planet neptune, from the book of signs (1930) by rudolf koch) a glyph, short for hieroglyph, is usually the pictorial representation of a letter. ancient egyptian and modern chinese, for example, use small pictograms in place of letters. in magic the term is sometimes employed specifically to denote the astrological signs of the zodiac and planets (gnostic amulet of chnou

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s s horoscope and his personal observation of her character convinced him that she was an ideal personality to help elevate astrology to the dignity of an accepted science. he taught her all he knew, and she supplemented this knowledge by studying hindu vedanta under swami vivekananda, pioneer of hindu philosophy in the united states. after years of study, adams started practice as a professional astrological consultant in new york. she became nationally known when she read a chart for the owner of new york s windsor hotel on fifth avenue predict- adam, book of the penitence of encyclopedia of occultism& parapsychology. 5th ed. 8 ing a serious disaster that would take place almost immediately. the hotel owner was unaware of any impending problems and took no action, but the next day his ho

aetherius speaks to earth see cosmic voice aetities (or aquilaeus) a precious stone of magical properties, composed of iron oxide with a little silex and alumina, and said to be found in the stomach or neck of the eagle. it is supposed to heal falling sickness and prevent untimely birth. it was worn bound on the arm to prevent abortion and on the thigh to aid parturition. afan see association for astrological networking affectability a term coined by parapsychologist charles stuart implying susceptibility to feedback in a situation where the subject in an esp test is told the score on the previous run and asked to estimate the score on the next run. in this context, affectable subjects were those who consistently gave estimates that reflected their score on the immediately previous run; un

when the possessed man was ill of a fever. though not in a trance, he saw the priest who was coming to visit him while he was yet six leagues away, and albigerius told the company assembled around him the exact moment when the priest would arrive. albumazar (or abu-maaschar (805.885 c.e) arabian astrologer of the ninth century. born in balkh, he lived in baghdad and was known principally for his astrological treatise entitled thousands of years, in which he declares that the world could only have been created when the seven planets were in conjunction in the first degree of aries, and that the end of the world will take place when these seven planets (the number has now risen to twelve) will be together in the last degree of pisces. his treatises include de magnis conjunctionibus (augsbur

new every morning. this idea appears to be a misunderstanding of biblical intent.to be renewed or created in the scriptural sense is to be regenerated. thus, to be renewed every morning is to be kept in a regenerate state; the fiery stream is the baptism by fire or divine love. in later doctrine, the angelic hierarchies were understood in correspondence to the ten divine names. both christian and astrological elements eventually could be discerned in the presentation that reached its height in the teachings of the kabala. the following represents the angelic hierarchies answering to the ten divine names: 1. jehovah, attributed to god the father, being the pure and simple essence of the divinity, flowing through hajoth hakados to the angel metratton and to the ministering spirit, reschith h

thought and speech of animals. new york: e. p. dutton, 1923. maeterlinck, maurice. the unknown guest. new hyde park, n.y: university books, 1975. schul, bill. the psychic power of animals. greenwich, conn: fawcett, 1977. selous, edmund. thought-transference (or what) in birds. london: constable& co. ltd, 1931. anselm de parma (d. 1440) an astrologer born in parma, where he died in 1440. he wrote astrological institutions, a work that has never been printed. johan weyer and some other demonologists classed anselm with sorcerers, because certain charlatans, who healed sores by means of mysterious words, had taken the name of anselmites. it has been noted by naude, however, that, in encyclopedia of occultism& parapsychology. 5th ed. anselm de parma 59 fact, sorcerers claimed to have received

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ackenzie read a paper on eliphas levi to the rosicrucian society (societas rosicruciana in anglia, of which he became a member. he subsequently contributed papers to their journal, the rosicrucian. he resigned from the society in 1875 while preparing his royal masonic cyclopaedia. in subsequent years, he seems to have lived precariously on a modest income from journalism. he developed a system of astrological prediction of horse race winners and also became involved with the promotion of fringe masonic orders, such as sat b hai. he died july 3, 1886, before the formation of the hermetic order of the golden dawn, but was claimed posthumously as an adept of the order (together with levi and hockley) by w. w. westcott, one of the founding chiefs, presuming a continuity of occult tradition thr

y. mcmoneagle has written two nonfiction books about remote viewing, mind trek (1993) and the ultimate time machine (1998. in the wake of the declassification of data on the government s paranormal research in 1995, mcmoneagle has made numerous media appearances discussing the subject matter. mcmoneagle and his wife nancy have founded intuitive intelligence applications, inc, through which offers astrological consultant and remote viewing services and programs in paranormal research. sources: mcmoneagle, joseph. mind trek. charlottesville, va: hampton roads publishing co, 1993. rev. ed, 1997. the ultimate time machine: a remote viewer s perception of time, and predictions for the new millennium. charlottesville, va: hampton roads publishing co, 1998. mcnallen, stephen a (1948) stephen a. m

m while dinner was going on; the sound of the process was heard. mephis (or memphitis) a fabled precious stone that, when ground to powder and drunk in water, was said to cause insensibility to torture. mercurii, society of the the society of the mecurii was an occult magical organization that operated in london, england, in the 1830s and was one of the primary groups that launched the occult and astrological revival that has led to the spectacular growth of the occult world in the twentieth century. the first public mention of the society seems to have been an announcement in the august 14, 1824, issue of the struggling astrologer, a magazine that had been launched by astrologer robert cross smith (1795.1832, later to become famous under his pen name raphael. according to the brief statem

cance in the ancient world, and in fact it was one aspect of the ancient art of face reading or physiognomy in china. however, early in the sixteenth century, renowned mathematician, physician, and astrologer gerolomo cardano (1501.1576) proposed metopomancy as a new art. in his book, metoposcopia, he covered some 800 wrinkle configurations and related each wrinkle on the forehead to a particular astrological sign. by this method, he claimed to be able, for example, to identify adulterous women and thieves. cardano divided the area of the forehead into seven positions, each assigned to one of the then-known heavenly bodies. beginning at the top, the areas were assigned in order to saturn, jupiter, mars, the sun, venus, mercury, and the moon. the assignment allows the forehead reading to be

n resigned from ibm in 1976 to devote full time to his emerging business. that same year the first of what were to become essential reference books for professional astrologers appeared, a computer-generated ephemeris (charts of the daily position of planets) and table of houses (charts showing the lo- encyclopedia of occultism& parapsychology. 5th ed. michelsen, neil franklin 1035 cations of the astrological houses. as these were expanded through the 1980s and revised by others in the 1990s, they remain popular items in the astrologer s library. in 1979 michelsen moved to san diego and three years later reorganized the company as a california corporation, astro communications services, with acs publications as its publication arm. as his work became known, he became the chairman of the na

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. ii, pp. 267-75. interest in hermetism (based chiefly on asclepius and on the pseudo-hermetic liber hermetis mercurii triplicis de vi rerum principiis is one of the marks of the twelfth-century renaissance. for the influence of these works on hugh of st. victor, see the didascalicon, translated jerome taylor, columbia, 1961, introduction pp. 19 ff. and notes. many of the magical, alchemical, and astrological writings going under the name of hermes were of course known in the middle ages, see below, pp. 48-9. 13 hermes trismegistus respect for the old, the primary, the far-away, as nearest to divine truth, demanded that the corpus hermeticum should be translated before plato's republic or symposium, and so this was in fact the first translation that ficino made. ficino gave his translation

eeking revelation, intuition into the divine, personal salvation, gnosis, without the aid of a personal god or saviour, but through a religious approach to the universe. it is this religious approach, their character as documents of religious experiences, which give the hermetica a unity which they entirely lack as a thought system. the cosmological framework which they take for granted is always astrological, even where this is not expressly stated. the material world is under the rule of the stars, and of the seven planets, the "seven governors. the laws of the nature within which the religious gnostic lives are the astrological laws, and they are the setting of his religious experience. there is, however, a fundamental difference in the attitude to the star-ruled world among the various

ro. 4 see r. h. cust, the pavement masters of siena, london, 1901, pp. 23, 31. hermes was known as a gentile prophet in the middle ages and this is not the earliest representation of him with the sibyls; but it is the first which shows him in his full renaissance glory. 43 ture, particularly the fragments preserved in the anthology of excerpts compiled by stobaeus.1 on the other hand there is the astrological, alchemical, and magical literature, much of which also went under the name of hermes trismegistus. these two branches cannot be kept entirely separate from one another.2 not only do we have in the asclepius an actual description of magical practices in the admiring reference to the methods by which the egyptians "made gods, but also even the loftiest and most mystical of the philosop

which also went under the name of hermes trismegistus. these two branches cannot be kept entirely separate from one another.2 not only do we have in the asclepius an actual description of magical practices in the admiring reference to the methods by which the egyptians "made gods, but also even the loftiest and most mystical of the philosophical hermetic treatises presuppose, as we have seen, an astrological pattern in the cosmos. gnosticism and magic go together. the pessimist gnostic needs to know the magical passwords and signs by which he may rid himself of the evil material 1 text of the stobaeus fragments, with french translation, in c.h, vols. i l l and iv. 2 scott tried to make such a separation, treating the philosophical hermetica as quite distinct from, and infinitely superior

h translation, in c.h, vols. i l l and iv. 2 scott tried to make such a separation, treating the philosophical hermetica as quite distinct from, and infinitely superior to, the "masses of rubbish" going under the name of hermes (scott, i, p. i. festugiere, on the other hand, devotes the first volume of his revelation to "l'astrologie et les sciences occultes" in which he treats of the magical and astrological texts as the necessary preliminary to the study of the philosophical hermetica. cf. also thorndike, i, pp. 287 ff. 44 hermes trismegistus and magic power of the stars in his upward ascent through the spheres. the optimist gnostic has no fear to draw down by sympathetic magic, invocations, talismans, those same powers of the universe which he believes to be good. the methods of sympath

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ithout uch complicated and time-consuming considerations, as imes. this will keep you on the ball, ready for action and versatile. is usually those gmagi to do without his/her talisman, for example, after having been robbed of as pointed out in the beginning, the advantage of spare fs sigil magic is that it has no need for complicated rituals. neither do you need to engage in calculating specific astrological constellations, cabalistic arithmetic or lunar phases, etc. you will be better off, especially when practicing pragmatic magic, if you have at hand at least one of these systems that can be perfo s useful as they may be at other t you don ft really need amulets and talismans in sigil magic either. if the sigil is charged correctly, you already have created an gastral talisman h (or ga

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ge, they transact no business excepttalking rubbish, if that can be called business. to the sceptic this may sound very like the business of the golden dawn itself,but whatevertheir other faults, westcott and mathers were honest hermetic scholars and were both able and willing to teach their members, even though the knowledge impartedwas-inthefirstorder-littlemore than kabbalistic, alchemical and astrological symbolism. this meagre fare was supplemented by instruction in geomantic and tarot divination, tattwa vision and the pentagram ritual, which 'was taught to the neophyte immediately after his initiation in order that he might "form some idea of how to attract and come into communication with spiritual and invisible things'.10an account of the practical and theoretical workof both the f

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about 1604. during these years of foreign travel he became acquainted with the rosicrucian fraternity and made a notable friend of the famous magus and adept michael maier, who subsequently visited fludd in england. while at rome he also became the intimate friend of the celebrated gruter, a doctor and notable mathematician: to thisin memory of robertfludd49u-ucherhe seems to have owedmanyof his astrological views lind his ideasoftherelation ofthemicrocosm -man- tothemacrocosm -thecreated universe- and to god. from this friend came also the notion ofsubstitutedtreat255mentofthecause fortheresult in medical and surgical practice,aswas in later years displayed in thequaintnotions of the powderofsympathyandtheweaponsalve, for which he incurredthecaustic comments of a cleric generally spoken

ias ashmole, of oxford, the famous antiquarian, speaks of the annual astrologers' feast, and mentioned the revd m. butler, saunders, town clerk of london; thomas vaughan, sir edmund dering, and william backhouse as noted astrol255 ogers.theastrologic works of william lilly are still consulted; he178themagical masonwas born in 1602. he was a great admirer ofthearsnotoriaof agrippa, he published an astrological almanac from 1644until his death in 1681. in 1651 he issued two hieroglyphical pictures, one of a scene of epidemic deaths, and the other of a great fire seen from london bridge. these events happened fifteen years after, in 1665 and 1666, and he even fell under suspicion of having been privy to the cause of the great fire of london. king charles the first also consulted lilly when im

l ambassador,1656;nativityofking charles the first,in 1659, and thenatureofprodigiesin 1660. francis barrett was the author ofthe magus,published in london in 1801; it is a compendium of the occult lore of his time. the printing of the hebrew words teems with errors. in 1828 there appearedthe manualofastrology,by raphael, which contains coloured prophetic pictures; it is a sound and comprehensive astrological treatise.the familiar astrologer,1849, andthe astrologerofthe nineteenth century,1825, were also published by this anony255 mous astrologer. it has been asserted that sir isaac newton began his study of astronomy on account of the interest which astrological books had aroused in his mind. he was born in lincolnshire on december 25 (old style, 1642; he showed from the laws formulated b

as been asserted that sir isaac newton began his study of astronomy on account of the interest which astrological books had aroused in his mind. he was born in lincolnshire on december 25 (old style, 1642; he showed from the laws formulated by kepler the nature of the forces which conduct the planets in their courses.theastronomical labours of tycho brahe, who died 1601, were largely tinctured by astrological ideas; he foretold truly events that happenedtocaspar peucer, the son-in-law of melancthon, and, in a famous oration, delivered by order of the king in 1574, he dwelt on the importanceoftheart; again, he drew up the horoscope of the king's eldest son, prince christian, in his birth in 1577, and his successor, kepler, who died in 1630, was also a student of the works of the old astrolo

rology, and astronomy from astrology. astrology then has been a science from the earliest times, and eminent men of all ages have either made it a study, or have sought the advice of astrologers. its attractiveness has led many men to a serious study of astronomy, a more tangible science, which has developed into enormous importance. that astron255 omy has supplanted astrology is certain, and yet astrological ideals are still very much of interest to a great number of people. the hope of a possible science of knowing the unknown is doubtless at the root of the matter. man is always seeking to know what is hidden, and the renewed interest in all forms of occult science is one of the phenomena of our own times. men and women are no longer persecuted for occult learning, but they are still su

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the process of creation by means of the sefiroth. the scenario they propose is really a pagan myth totally at odds with the facts revealed in holy books. the inside story on the kabbalah number of these things was 32. the first ten represented the solar system and the others represented the masses of stars in space. this particularity of the kabbalah shows that it is closely connected to ancient astrological systems of belief. so, the kabbalah is far removed from jewish religion and much more closely related to the ancient mystery religions of the east.24 the jews, by adopting these ancient egyptian materialist and esoteric doctrines that were founded on magic, ignored the related prohibitions in the torah. they took on the magic rituals of other pagan peoples, and thus, the kabbalah beca

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t helped us, but during the period of harsh discipline we may despise the process and the teacher(s) involved. on a cosmological level evil cannot exist, if the great chain of being unfolded from a single principle then everything must have its place and role and to suggest a separate ontologically evil force destroys this balance. so how does evil exist? this paradox is symbolized in the gnostic astrological traditions as the planet saturn. saturn is both sophia, wisdom and satan, the tester. in the old testament satan was not a rival to god but worked within gods court to test and trial the faithful. saturn is hence a dual image and it is to saturn that the title demiurge is usually applied. saturn is also sophia and through ialdaboath matter is created and yet we may ask why was it a si

sfully passing the spheres could he then navigate through the great barrier and enter the pleroma. this ritual form was connected to the egyptian astro-gnosis and involved the pharaoh becoming the mediator for his people. in chapter six: the gnostic concept of time ii the gnostic handbook page 64 this role he also prepared egypt for the change which took place at the equinox of the gods, when one astrological sign gave way to another. for 180 years before this event the pharaoh and priesthood would work creating new symbols, mythologies and astral vessels so that the incoming energy could be utilized for the benefit of egypt. as time progressed the egyptian star-gnosis, the divine rite of rebirth and the secret of planetary and zodiacal mediation was passed from the pharaoh to a separate p

at approximately 6 bce triggered a wide range of spiritual manifestations. it would be possible to link zoroaster, gautama buddha and jesus/james all into the nexus of the movement from aries to pisces. indeed the imagery of pisces as the fish has much in common with jesus and early christianity. in egyptian mythology horus is also sometimes seen as the fisherman. there are many ways to image the astrological ages, in one egypt tradition isis is related to taurus, osiris to aries, horus to pisces and maat to aquarius. the start of the pyramid age was linked to leo and many believe that the sphinx was carefully ligned to the image of leo at the horizon, while it forms embodied the priestess of virgo and the form of the lion as it represented the change from one astrological age to the next

the image of leo at the horizon, while it forms embodied the priestess of virgo and the form of the lion as it represented the change from one astrological age to the next (virgo to leo. heraldic cycles the platonic year is 25,920 years long and hence each sign cover 2160 years. each of these signs can be further sub-divided into minor precessional cycles, each of which is 180 years long. in each astrological age the first minor cycle is of the same characteristic as that of the greater, hence in pisces, the first minor cycle of 180 years was that of pisces of pisces. the last age of the minor cycle is important as it is preparation for the changeover to the next age. this the gnostic handbook page 65 cycle is known as the equinox of the gods, in the present cycle (pisces, is began in 1844

ment of the dead. during the period from 1844 to an unspecified date the angels of the book of revelation will unveil their messages and mankind will go through great tribulations heading towards the second coming of jesus. this theology while in a language different from the egyptian heraldic cycle is basically identical. the energy of christ can be related to the solar force which meditates the astrological cycles and hence we can easily relate the quasi- christian imagery to the esoteric tradition. 1904 as the transmission period of the heraldic cycle certainly is expressive. aliester crowley declared that in 1904 aiwass, a being he claimed was a secret chief or master, revealed that a new age was dawning. the matter is made more complex as crowley interpreted this to mean that the aeon

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ers (which) he divided into three holy divisions the three mother letters, fundamental or first elements,the seven double and the twelve single letters. sepher yetzirah. the mother letters are mem, shin and aleph. they are attributed to the three elements- fire, air and water. the double letters are nun, beth, resh, kaph, pe, daleth and tau. they are attributed to the seven planets of the hebraic astrological system, they are seen illustrated in the sevenfold candelabrum used in kabbalistic liturgy. the single letter are gimel, he, vau, zain, cheth, teth, yod, lamed, samekh, ayin, tzaddi and qoph. they are attributed to the twelve signs of the zodiac, they are seen illustrated in the twelve tribes of israel and the twelve disciples. this progression of letters also outlines the formation o

its danger. both are correct and have something to say about the human condition. another application given to these letters is to attribute them to the four elements (fig 27) this elemental attribution leads to the more esoteric interpretation of this formulae as found within the teachings of the hermetic order of the golden dawn, in this interpretation the letters are related to hebrew letters, astrological signs and the trumps of the tarot (fig 28) since this is a cyclic formulae, starting at i and ending at i, the final i is inferred and hence dropped from the formulae. we are accordingly left with inr. when this is found in the ancient egyptian and gnostic systems, it is in the secret word iao. this formulae can be understood in terms of the old egyptian myth of the death of osiris an

. when you are in the deepest possible state of relaxation, then you can begin your spiritual work. instead of creating a relaxing environment alone, you can explore symbols; whole worlds or dimensions. for example, after you have visualised your countryside, then see a symbol cut into a stone wall, walk through it and explore. a useful experiment is to explore the images of the four elements and astrological signs and come to your own understanding of each .it is sometimes useful to have a tape recorder on and record what you experience, though talking while in a relaxed state can take some practise. these are just some of the basic techniques of psychogenesis. the institute is working on a number of manuals outlining the advanced processes of the psychogenesis approach. however, for the

o earth consciousness, this radiation is mixed and includes light and darkness, x and y factors. in the modern gnostic view these energy forms radiate from the throne of ra which is positioned in the centre of our system. this seat exists within the solar logos, and these energies emanates from within it. accordingly, the four forces which radiate the planet from this centre are influenced by the astrological age that the earth is in. even the fallen or archonic forces are influenced by it, though they manifest a destructive distortion of its formula. for the gnostic to develop, he must master the formulae of each age (either historically via reincarnation, or within a lifetime using various spiritual means. each period radiates an influence within the historical continuum, and brings man

ion of man with the light worlds. however, just as powerful as the formula of light, is the misuse of the aeonic force by the archons to create an unbalanced current. for example, in this same period, the apostate christian churches (under the direction of emperor constantine) re-edited the bible and created a political force which has decayed western civilisation ever since. we can correlate the astrological ages with events within history quite easily. we can link the age of aries with the early sacrificial religions, the age of pisces with that of the revelation of jesus (the imagery of the fish is certainly suggestive) and we can then see the incoming current as that of maat or aquarius. it is interesting to backdate the the aging of the sphinx and note that the current age suggested o

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sed for invoking or banishing zodiacal forces. each zodiacal sign has an elemental quality. let the adept use the pentagram that contains the elemental quality of the sign to be invoked or banished. take note of the following example: i l when tracing a symbol, commence in the left-hand position and follow the direction of the a. 11 when invoking the forces of the zodiac, make certain to erect an astrological scheme of the heavens for the time of working so that the adept will know what quarter or direction to face. the use of an ephemeris can be invaluable for this task. when working with the planets and in stubborn zodiacal cases, it may be more effective to use the hexagram ritual. the pentagram, when performed effectively, unites a force, a current, a color and a sound. each angle of t

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he invoking of hmkj, rtk, and the supernals in general. see that thou use the divine names with reverence and humility "for cursed is he that taketh the name of the vast one in vain" when invoking a planet, or planets, draw the hexagram in the quarter of the zodiac where the planet thou invokest is. it is a good investment for the adept to purchase an ephemeris. let the adept, therefore, erect an astrological figure of the positions of the planets in the heaven at the actual time of working. the time when the planet rises above the horizon on its day of working is the most potent. in any event, the correct day and planetary hour must be employed for maximum effect. in general, the waxing moon is the time best suited for invoking the planets to use their force to attract, and the waning moo

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s to be inclined toward the forehead. consecration of the lotus wand the tools necessary for the consecration of the lotus wand are! a private room! the white triangle! the red cross of six squares! incense (frankincense or myrrh! a rose, representing m! a cup of wine, representing n! a lamp, representing o! bread and salt, representing l! the altar draped in black. it is also important to get an astrological figure of the position of the heavens at the time of consecration. however, the zodiacal wheel is also appropriate for the consecration of the lotus wand. to be more specific, an actual time figure of the constellations will aid the adept should he or she wish to chose to utilize this method. you may want to mark off your area of which you are going to do the consecration with some ty

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se of the triangle of the supernals. f and tarot key 16, the blasted tower, is attributed to hrwbg. title of card: lord of the hosts of the mighty. hrwbg represents strength and fiery power. a and tarot key 19, the sun, is attributed to trapt. title of card: lord of the fire of the world. even as trapt is the heart and center of the sun of life. the four squares that remain haveth no planetary or astrological attributions. the 10 squares of the sephirotic cross also correspond to the aces and small cards of the suites represented by the elements of the lesser angle. thus, cups to the lesser angle of c, wands to the lesser angle of d, etc. 20 1 3 5 6 4 2 7 8 9 10 numbering system of sephirotic cross k y f a c b planetary attributions of sephirotic cross (note: l is not included) as shown th

the elements of the lesser angle. thus, cups to the lesser angle of c, wands to the lesser angle of d, etc. 20 1 3 5 6 4 2 7 8 9 10 numbering system of sephirotic cross k y f a c b planetary attributions of sephirotic cross (note: l is not included) as shown the servient portion (each suare) is ruled by a letter governing the rank and also by a letter governing the column. thou mayest acquire the astrological attributions of each square (zodiacal for servient. the columns are attributed to the triplicity of the kerubic square atop, and the rank by the quality. 21 y d cardinal signs: a d g j h c kerubic signs: b e h k w a mutable signs: c f i l h b elements: d c a l the four cardinal signs are the most fiery because they are the most solar in nature. the equinoxes and solstices occur when a

ental emblem of the tablet. triangle no. 3 kerubic symbol answering to letter of the name. triangle no. 4 elemental emblem of lesser angle. thou will note that no. 1 and no. 3 always match in color in the kerubic square. no. 2 showeth us the elemental color of the tablet, while no. 4 showeth the elemental color of the lesser angle. servient squares: triangle no. 1 element of the great tablet with astrological attributions. triangle no. 2 elemental emblem of letter ruling the column with the tarot trump. triangle no. 3 elemental emblem of the lesser angle with geomantic figure. triangle no. 4 elemental emblem of letter ruling rank with hebrew letter corresponding to the tarot trump to be found in triangle no. 2. note: thou shalt paint these pyramids in the flashing colors. thus, even in the

for maximum potency of the nature of that square. tablet of union 26 triangle no. 1 element of the vertical column (m in the 1st column) triangle no. 2 m. triangle no. 3 element of the horizontal column. triangle no. 4 m. below is a sample illustration derived from the lesser angle of the earth tablet. in the servientsquare in rank w and column w, the column w is attributed to a and therefore the astrological symbol will be an airy sign. the rank is ruled by w therefore the symbol will be mutable a, c. the tarot key for c is the lovers. the hebrew letter attributed to it is z. the geomantic attribution is albus. take the water tablet, a angle, column h, rank y. the column is ruled by h which is attributed to c. therefore the astrological symbol will be a watery sign. the rank is ruled by y

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ental emblem of the tablet. triangle no. 3 kerubic symbol answering to letter of the name. triangle no. 4 elemental emblem of lesser angle. thou will note that no. 1 and no. 3 always match in color in the kerubic square. no. 2 showeth us the elemental color of the tablet, while no. 4 showeth the elemental color of the lesser angle. servient squares: triangle no. 1 element of the great tablet with astrological attributions. triangle no. 2 elemental emblem of letter ruling the column with the tarot trump. triangle no. 3 elemental emblem of the lesser angle with geomantic figure. triangle no. 4 elemental emblem of letter ruling rank with hebrew letter corresponding to the tarot trump to be found in triangle no. 2. note: thou shalt paint these pyramids in the flashing colors. thus, even in the

al force of that square is attracted, allowing for maximum potency of the nature of that square. tablet of union triangle no. 1 element of column (m in the 1st column) triangle no. 2 m. triangle no. 3 below triangle no. 4 m. below is a sample illustration derived from the lesser angle of the b tablet. in the servient square in rank w and column w, the column w is attributed to a and therefore the astrological symbol will be an airy sign. the rank is ruled by w therefore the symbol will be mutable a, c. the tarot key for c is the lovers. the hebrew letter attributed to it is z. the geomantic attribution is albus. take the c tablet, a angle, column h, rank y. the column is ruled by h which is attributed to c. therefore the astrological symbol will be a watery sign. the rank is ruled by y, th

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remony and to be familiar with the proper pentagrams and other symbols. the consecration ritual of the sword prepare: the chamber, the central altar draped in black, red cross and white triangle, rose and incense, cup and n, lamp, plate and salt, white robe, sash, consecrated rose cross and lotus wand, new sword, red cloak, hierophant's lamen, an invocation to f and hrwbg. in addition, prepare an astrological figure to show the position of f at the time. in wording and in formulating the invocation to the forces of hrwbg, force and strength are to be specially requested. step 1 place the sword upon the central altar with the hilt toward the east near the incense, pointing west near the n. step 2 take up the lotus wand by the black end. stand at the west of the altar facing east. step 3 say

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ecagon. this is highlighted by the dispersal of the eleven curses of mount ebal through the universe. the dodecangle refers to the zodiac. it represents the power of the dodecad. the dodecagon represents the influences of the zodiac through nature. however, the dodecagram represents its constriction. the number of degrees of the great circle cut off between its angles is thirty. this forms a weak astrological semi-sextile. one final note is that when using these lineal figures later in the forming of talismans under the directions of the sephiroth, we must remember that all of the sephiroth below the point of hmkj should have a double, triple, or quadruple form of 12 for example, let's take the heptangle of jxn, the heptagon and the two forms of the heptagram. they should all be united in

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complete circuit in 25,920 years. the direction of this processional drift, in opposition to the annual path of the sun, is: leo. cancer. gemini. taurus. aries. pisces. aquarius. to give one example, the age of leo, i.e. the 2160 years during which the sun on the vernal equinox rose against the stellar background of the constellation of leo, lasted from 10,970 until 8810 bc. we live today in the astrological no man s land at the end of the age of pisces, on the threshold of the new age of aquarius. traditionally these times of transition between one age and the next have been regarded as ill-omened. that, in a nutshell, is the meaning of precession of the equinoxes. and that is exactly what is involved in the notion of the dawning of the age of aquarius. the famous line from the musical h

essor de santillana, this type of uniformity suggests a guiding hand at work. in hamlet s mill, a seminal and original thesis on ancient myth written in collaboration with hertha von dechend (professor of the history of science at frankfurt university) he argues that: universality is in itself a test when coupled with a firm design. when something found, say, in china, turns up also in babylonian astrological texts, then it must be assumed to be relevant if it reveals a complex of uncommon images which nobody could claim had risen independently by spontaneous generation. take the origin of music. orpheus and his harrowing death may be a poetic creation born in more than one instance in diverse places. but when characters who do not play the lyre but blow pipes get themselves flayed alive f

t is the opinion of santillana and von dechend that the mayan astronomer-priests did not subscribe for a moment to the simple-minded notion that the earth was flat with four corners. instead, they say, the image of the four bacabs is used as a technical allegory intended to shed light on the phenomenon of precession of the equinoxes. the bacabs stand, in short, for the system of coordinates of an astrological age. they represent the equinoctial and solstitial colures, binding together the four constellations in which the sun continues to rise at the spring and autumn equinoxes and at the winter and summer solstices for epochs of just under 2200 years. of course it is understood that when the gears of heaven change, the old age comes crashing down and a new age is born. all this, so far, is

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ements range in between. in enochian magick a thought is a thing; an entity, which is composed of the cosmic element, air. an emotion is an object which is composed of the cosmic element, water. table ion the following page contains three symbolic ways of representing these cosmic elements. the first group of symbols are magical and cover all five elements. the second group of symbols are kerubic astrological sigils. the third alternate symbol group are the eastern tattwas adopted by the golden dawn. 20 21 the magical universe 'the magician works in a temple; the universe, which is (be it remembered) coterminous withhimself" aleister crowley, book 4 the magical universe is the macrocosm of the magician. as a magician, you will have your own experiences in your own aspects, but no two magic

forces and characteristics thine is the air with its movement! thine is the fire with its flashing flame! thine is the water with its ebb and flow! thine is the earth with its enduring stabiiity! the hermetic order of the golden dawn figure 13, appendix a, shows the major forces that cycle through the subquadrants of the four watchtowers. figure 14, appendix a, shows the major characteristics and astrological signs associated with the sixteen subquadrants of the watchtowers. the forces of earth begin with chaotic violence. these lead gradually into formative forces, which result in establishing distinct forms. the forces of water begin with raw emotional energy. these gradually build up into forces of cohesion and creat ivi ty. the forces of ai r begin wi th n e bul ou s f o rma t i v e r

c crosses are determined using each truncated pyramid as: the colors of the kurubic squares are determined as: 50 where, t_ color of tablet k= color of element of the court card of the kerub s= same as triangle no. 1 a= color of angle wands= fire, yod, red cups= water, he, blue swords= air, vau, yellow pantacles= earth, he, black the colors of the lesser watchtower squares are determined from the astrological and planetary signs as follows: red= firey= sun, jupiter, aries, cancer, libra, capricom blue= watery= mars, taurus, leo, scorpio, aquarius yellow= airy= saturas, mercury, gemini, virgo, sagittarius, pisces black= earthy= venus, moon, fire, air, water, saturn as a general role, complementary colors should be used when coloring the sides of truncated pyramids as follows: blue squares/p

ah-boh) whose number is 41, the number for the words tol (all) and efafafe (vessels. abo is male and is highly creative. his demonic nature is such that he is not definitive but instead seeks to create all manner of bod es. his impetuous desire to create new forms coupled with the power of solidilication given by isis causes the chaotic and ceaseless creation of forms in this square. step 10. the astrological force working here is taurus, and the tarot influence is the hierophant. this force adds to the constant precipitat on into form that characterizes this square. step 11. after observing the square sufficiently, return to your physical body using the closing of the veil and then employ the banishing pentagram and hexagram of air. be sure to record your experiences in your magical diary

disperse or dissipate the lower coarser elements of anything entering this square (alip 83= fifalz meaning to eliminate or weed out. step 8. be wary of the demon of this square who is named mal (mah-leh) which means "arrow" she is single-minded in her attempts to create forms (mal= 104= 52 x 2 and 52= qaa meaning "creation. the creation of forms is a demonic perversion in this region. step 9. the astrological force working here is gemini and the tarot influence is the lovers. this illustrates the dualistic tug-of-war between. fire and air in this region. this square is extremely active being the region wherein complex thoughts are broken up into their essential and more sirnplified ideas. step 10. after seeing the square sufficiently, return to your physical body and employ the banishing p

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life s increasing importance is duemore towesterngentile scholars who adopted and adorned it with so much of their thinking than to the hebrew inventors. at one time the tree-design was only an obscure item of hebrew occult philosophy which could be classed as heretical rather than orthodox. the bulk of early kabbalists were concerned with calculations and speculations about orders of spirits and astrological influences which they had inherited from assyrian and egyptian sources. this involved other celestial phenomena and everything related to early cosmic curiosity amongmankind. thewestern kabbalist has been concerned with what it does and how it works. if anyone should enquire what use the tree of life and kabbalism might be in our modern times, the simplest answer is that this study se

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nt upward, represents air; the upper triangle on the right of the pentagram, with the point downward, symbolizes water; the lower small triangle on the right, with the point upward, represents fire. on the lower arm of the figure, below the large rose, is a hexagram. symbol of the macrocosm.composed of two interlaced triangles. at its points are inscribed the six planets, according to the ancient astrological tradition: at the bottom is the moon, at its right is venus, followed in turn by jupiter, saturn, mars, and mercury. at the center of the hexagram is the sun. the order of arrangement of these symbols conforms to certain kabalistic rituals. the lower end of the longest arm is divided into four sections by two diagonal lines. these sections are colored according to the four colors of m

egyptian, and greek origin. the petals of the large rose on the cross are twenty-two in number, and stand for the twenty-two letters of the hebrew kabalistic alphabet. the outer circle of twelve petals represents the twelve single letters of this alphabet, and in particular the twelve signs of the zodiac. the next circle of seven petals symbolizes the seven double letters.in particular the seven astrological planets. the innermost circle of three petals represents the three mother-letters.air, fire, and water. at the center of the large rose is the microcosmic rose cross, an unfolded cube with a five-petaled rose at its center. four barbs emerge from behind this cross, pointing into the four directions in space. the complete symbol or "encyclopedic" rose cross symbolizes all the majesty

inent rosicrucian imperator of the seventeenth century.[132] dr. h. spencer lewis, f.r.c. ph.d. former imperator (1915-1939) for international order, a. m. o. r. c. the following is a brief biography compiled from facts gathered from our various official publications and from official records. harvey spencer lewis was born in frenchtown, new jersey, on november 25, 1883, at 12:38 noon (corrected, astrological time) his parents were engaged in educational work at the time and he was given a good schooling, and later brought to new york with his two brothers. he was of welsh extraction, descending from the family of lewis whose great forbear was sir robert lewis and whose other descendants included merriweather lewis of the famous lewis and clark expedition, and many others prominent in earl

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ars and first publishedinparis in 1670.thehero of the novel meets the comte de gabalis, a german qabalist, who teaches him the doctrine of elemental spirits, adding a new dimension by describing the meeting of elemental spirits and mortals.thenovel was not associated with rosicrucianism until two english translations appeared in 1680. 8 nicholas culpeper,theenglishphysitian(165;2)characterized as astrological botany derived from aristotle. william salmon,botonolo255gia,(1710. maynard is untraced.43 [no address [undated] mydearbro. irwin,tosave delay i return themscatalogue. i had 13vols,of the lot. i do not wish to increase by stockofmerely curious books when high priced. i am very unwellindeed-ifind tonight my letter too long to sendbutwill finishiton sunday next. with kind regards tomrsi

augustine for lifebythe pope for magic and heresy and died in 1695. lemprier's[le. lempriere's] dictionary gives a sketch of hislife-ofcourse thro' catholic spectacles. h.theeditorofthemscatalogues name was blanchardbuti know nothingofhim.i.thems on cartomancywaswritten by me from varioussources-andiverymuch regret having lost theroughcopyofitmany years ago.j.i don't know any work in herbs except astrological herbals such as culpeper, maynard or salmon" 1 see note 1 of letter 18. 2 tycho brahe (1546-1601, danishnoblemanand astronomer. educated at the universities of copenhagen andleipzig,where he came under the influence of copernicus and johann moller(re255giomontanus. later he went tobohemiaand for the last twoyears of his lifeworkedonalchemyandastrologywith johannes keppler. brahegaveas

see note 6 above.26john starkey(d.1665),born bermuda, educated at harvard and practised medicine in the american settlements, where he came into contact with eiraneus philalethes (see note 7 above. he was in england by1650and published medical tracts and a preface tothemarrowofalchemyby eiraneus philopenus philalethes(1654. 27john partridge(1644-1715),originally a shoemaker, became a publisher of astrological almanacs from1678,the most popular beingmerlinusliberatus,which first appeared in1680. 28probably reuchlin,deartecabalistica(1517).29see note 9 above.30john heydon'stheholyguideleadingthewayto thewonderof theworld(acompletephysitian. withrosiecrudenmedicines(london,1662. 31see note 8ofletter2.32presumably hockley had supplied irwin with the meeting dates of british lodge no. 8 and the

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he original servitor as a focus for creativity. viral servitors it is possible to instruct servitors to replicate or reproduce 15 themselves. approaches to this include instructing the servitor to replicate itself as a form of cell-division, replication which follows cybernetic or viral parameters, or to create a servitor which .gives birth. according to particular parameters, such as time-units, astrological transits, or each time the target of the servitor carries out a particular behaviour. an early test of this concept was that of a servitor despatched to assist in the recovery of property being withheld from it.s owner. once a set deadline had been passed, the servitor began to generate a field of .confusion- lost keys, electrical blowouts& other minor but annoying problems. after a s

rder to refine the .program. which forms the basis for your servitor further, you could embellish the sigil by adding other symbols. 4. is there a time factor to consider? here, you should consider the duration of the servitor.s operation. in other words, do you want the servitor to be .working. continuously, or only at specific periods? here, you may wish to take into account phases of the moon, astrological conjunctions or planetary hours, for example, which could be added into the servitor.s symbolic instructions. the healing servitor above for example, was instructed to be active for a period of seven days, affecting it.s target recipient for seven minutes, at seven hour intervals. this instruction serves to reinforce the number symbolism& association with harmony. it is also at this p

HOWE THE ALCHEMIST OF THE GOLDEN DAWN

pressive titles gardner was also librarian general. he was its secretary general 1901-5 but i have no information about his later connection (if any) with the masonic 'rosicrucians. in 19 3 he published (privately) a catalogue raisonne of rosicrucian books in an edition of 500 copies. dr westcott contributed an introduction. a second edition appeared in the sa e year. this was followed in 1911 by astrological books, which contains information about certainly early nineteenth entury publications that is not available elsewhere, and finally in 1912 freemasonry: a catalogue of lodge histories, which was merely a pamphlet. dr westcott also supplied brief contributions for these. the preface to lodge histories announced a forthcoming bibliography of alchemical works, but this never appeared. he

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ook into the future, one must consider the fact that there is no date in our lives to which we react more than our birthdates. but did it apply to horses? how did i know? i'd never tried it before. it was difficult to get the birthdates of the horses, because all horses are registered as born on january 1 of whatever the year may be, but they wrote to south america and managed to get them. i made astrological charts for every horse as well as all the people involved, and when my computations were complete i told them which horses were best for which days, which races, and which jockeys. by racing certain horses on certain days with special jockeys, and betting them heavily, they made a real killing. of course, these men were very strongly motivated for money and winning. i myself only made

s been terrible. there has been no bursting with creativity, no financial gain, no legacy. i'm baffled and sick at heart at the way everything happened to me just the opposite of what the astrologer forecast. to not have even one of the good things happen and each day to see something else go wrong- i don't get it. i just don't understand. i am in tears. andrea g. you have the same birth date and astrological conditions as hundreds of persons who have been very successful. you obviously went to some astrologer and paid him to figure out what the planetary positions were at the time of your birth, and what these positions might mean by way of influence- what the conditions were. the planetary pattern indicated a period when you [could] meet men successfully, but only if you got out of the b

INITIATION INTO HERMETICS

nfluence, which means that certain actions can be undertaken under the influence of the tattwas, or else must be omitted. the accuracy of this fact is not to be doubted, but all that has been published up to date points to a slight aspect of the effects of the elements only. how to find out about the effects of elements respecting the tattwas for any personal use, may be sufficiently learned from astrological books. i am penetrating far deeper into the secret of the elements and therefore i have chosen a different key, which, although being analogous to the astrological key, has, as a matter of fact, nothing to do with it. the reader, to whom this key is completely unknown, shall be taught to use it in various ways. as for the single tasks, analogies and effects of the elements, i shall de

n the base of color and hardness theory, and advised people born under a certain sign or planet to bear the respective stone as a lucky stone. but the true magician knows, of course, that these astrologically selected stones have a very insignificant effect, and that such a stone is absolutely worthless for anyone that does not believe in such things, whereas stones that are in accordance with an astrological effect are suitable to and susceptible of the corresponding magic loading as far as hardness, chemical composition and color are concerned. the magician can consider these astrological arguments as far as possible, but he is by no means dependent on them. if he wishes to, he can load any stone, even the one that seems to be most unfavorable from the astrological point of view, magical

ISIS UNVEILED

er of jacob* eupolemus says that abraham was bom at kamarina or una, a city of soothsayers, and invented astronomy' josephus claims the same birthplace for terab, abraham's father. the tower of babel was built as much by the direct descendants of shem as by those of the 'accursed' ham and canaan, for the people in those days were 'one' and the "whole earth was of one language; babel was simply an astrological tower, and its builders were astrologers and adepts of the primitive wisdom-religion, or again what we term secret doctrine. the berosian sibyl says: before the tower, zeni-an, titan, and ya- petoathes governed the earth. zeru-an wished to be supreme, but his two brothers resisted, when their sister, astlik, intervened and appeased them. it was agreed tiiat zeru-an should rule, but bi

re* in their functions and description as given, these seven planets are identical with the hindq saput-lolau, the seven places or spheres, or the superior and inferior worlds; for they represent the kabalistic seven spheres. with the ophites, they belong to the lower spheres. the monograms of these gnostic planets are also buddhistic, the latter differ* ing ^beit shgbtly, from those of the usual astrological 'houses' in the explanatoiy notes which accompany the scheme, the names of cer- inthus (the disciple of simon magus, of menonder, and of certain other gnostics, whose names are not to be met with in the patristic writings, are often mentioned; such as par'ba (ferho, for instance* the author of the scheme claims, moreover, for his sect the greatest antiquity, bringing forward as a proo

JENNINGS HARGRAVE ROSICRUCIANS RITES MYSTERIES

d not to have appeared in the french arms until the time of philip augustus. see montfau on s monumens de la monarchie fran aise, paris, 1729, also jean-jacques chifflet, anutasis de childerie, 1655. see also notes and queries, 1856, london, 2d series, for some under the stone or the mystic human possibility, is the infant saviour, born in the mysterious month of the propitiation, or the mystical astrological and astronomical escaped month of the zodiac; and the stone is the philosopher s stone. the lisses of france. 43 learned papers on the fleur-de-lis. in the early armorial bearings of the frankish kings, the lilies are represented as insects, sembed (seeded, or spotted, on the blue field. these are, in their origin, the scarab ei of the orientals; they were dignified by the egyptians a

to render it intelligible; which key is only darkly referred to as possible, but refused absolutely, by these extraordinary men, as not permissible to be disclosed. as they, however, were very fond of diagrams and mystic figures, of which they left many in those rarities (mostly ill-executed, but each wonderfully suggestive) called gnostic gems, we will supply a seeming elucidation of this their astrological assumption of what was earliest; for which see the succeeding figure (g) libra (the balances) leads again off as the hingepoint, introducing the six winter signs, which are (g) libra again (h) scorpio (i) sagittarius (j) capricornus (k) aquarius, and (l) pisces. fig. 12 (a) ezekiel's wheel. turning-point libra (the sign libra was added by the greeks) the first six signs, or ascending

s him not. he ceases there; but he is made as downwards, and finds his man s nature there, lowest of all his mere bodily nature there perhaps, even to be found originally among the fourfooted; for by the raising of him by god alone has man got upon his feet, and set his face upward to regard the stars, those stars which originally, according to the great hermes trismegistus (thrice-master, in the astrological sense, raised him from the primeval level; for we refer heaven always to a place over our heads, since there only we can be free of the confinements of matter; but above us or below us is equally the altitude. may not the sacrificial, sacramental rites may not those minute acts of priestly offering, as they succeed each other, and deepen in intensity and in meaning may not those aids

ls were no more than large, rude stones (sale s discourse, p. 20; koran, chap. v. p. 82. the stone at mecca is black. the crypts, the subterranean churches and chambers, the choirs, and the labyrinths, were all intended to enshrine (as it were) and to conceal the central object of worship, or this sacred stone. the pillar of suerio, near forres, in scotland, is an obelisk. these obelisks were all astrological gnomons, or pins, to the imitative stellar mazes, or to the fateful charts in the letter-written skies. the astro- fig. 31. the letters s and z. 139 nomical stalls, or stables were the many sections into which the hosts of the starry sky were distributed by the chaldseans. the decumens (or tenths, into which the ecliptic was divided, had also another name, which was ashre, from the he

are signified in the seven-branched candlestick of the jewish ritual. the number is a sacred number. these seven prophets, or angels, have each twelve apostles, places, stella, stalls, or regions or dominions (stalls as stables, for the exercise of their powers. these are the twelve divisions of the great circle, or the twelve signs of the zodiac. all this is cabalistic, magical, sabaistical, and astrological. the name ashtaroth or astarte has been derived from ashre, aster, ast, star, or starred; in the same way as the word sephi-roth comes from the hebrew root, roth. on the black sacred stone( kebla, or cabar) at mecca, there appears the figure of a human head cut, which some take to be the head of a venus (enthumius zyabenus, mod. un. hist. i. 213; sale s discourse, p. 16; bibliotheca b

K AMBER THE BASICS OF MAGICK

hapeshifting s. tree magick t. dreamcraft u. ritual tool magick v. invocation, evocation and going into aspect w. symbols, sigils and images; tattvic symbols; numerology x. conjuration or summoning; banishing or exorcism y. commemoration or linking z. past life regression or recall aa. pathworking on the tree of life bb. ceremonial magic viii. timing a. the lunar cycle b. the wheel of the year c. astrological conjunctions d. planetary hours and days e. individual biorhythms ix. creating your own reality, following your true will prepared by: amber k our lady of the woods the basics of magick get any book for free on: www.abika.com 4 used by permission* magick 1- why magick* the ability to think seems to set us apart from other creatures. and although we are concerned with living in the phy

uck may be affected (either in a positive or a negative way. remember, our lives tend to follow what we want down deep. that is why a positive outlook is so very beneficial to us. the magical diary sometimes it is helpful to keep a diary of your magical experiments and research. such a diary should include the basics of magick get any book for free on: www.abika.com 12 the date, perhaps even some astrological data (or anything else you think may have a relationship to what you are doing. this is also a good time to begin recording your dreams- at least the important ones- in a dream diary. your dreams can tell you a great deal about yourself, and may sometimes reveal premonitions. dreams are personal. don't fall for the commercial 'dream book' gimmick. affirmations the mind is always open

KARR DON NOTES ON THE STUDY OF EARLY KABBALAH JEWISH MYSTICISM IN ENGLISH

of his thought. albany: state university of new york press, 1995. sirat, colette. a history of jewish philosophy in the middle ages: chapter 4. strauss, leo. gthe law of reason in the kuzari, h in proceedings of the american academy for jewish research, vol. xiii (new york: 1943. iii. some works by abraham ibn ezra have been translated into english. reshith hokhmah: 1. the beginning of wisdom: an astrological treatise by abraham ibn ezra, edited by raphael levy and francisco cantera. baltimore: johns hopkins press, 1939. 20081 20 2. the beginning of wisdom/ reshith hochma, translated and annotated by meira b. epstein; edited with additional annotations by robert hand [bel air: a[rchive for the] r[etrieval] of h[istorical] a[strological] t[exts, 1998. commentary of abraham ibn ezra on the p

KASAK VEEDE UNDERSTANDING PLANETS IN ANCIENT MESOPOTAMIA

land. be it either the wheel, the art of writing, or the units for measuring time and angles. science and knowledge of stars has always. though with varying success. been important in european culture. much from the babylonian beliefs about constellations and planets have reached our days. planets had an important place in babylonian astral religion, they were observed as much for calendrical as astrological purposes, and the qualities of the planetary gods were carried on to greek and rome. the following started out as an attempt to compose a list of planets together with corresponding gods who lend their names and qualities to the planets. though it was easy to find such a list about greece and rome, texts concerning mesopotamia included miscellaneous facts subdivided into general categ

possible error of the assyrian dating from the beginning of 15th c bc onwards is 10 years, from 1180 bc onwards 1.2 years, and the dates are quite certain from 900 bc on; babylonian dates are completely fixed from 747 bc onwards (soden 1991. 9 writing was invented by sumerians ca 3200 bc. cuneiform1 tablets of sumerian period give us very interesting material but unfortunately no astronomical or astrological texts. though some texts have been thought to originate from former periods, they have been only found in later copies, making dating extremely difficult. the oldest existing texts about stars, one astrological and one astronomical, both come from the old babylonian period. analysis of religious texts has led some scientists to suppose semitic or even west-semitic origin for the conce

dices 2 and 3, so gu2= gu ethroat f, and gu3= gu evoice f. 11 figure 1. some determinatives in cuneiform. sumerian dingir (akkadian ilu) means egod/goddess f; mul, akkadian kakkabu, means estar f. dingir has come from a pictogram depicting a star, and if we look close at mul, we see it consists of three dingirs. similar sounding ul or ul means estar f and is often used as a determinative. in late astrological texts three more determinatives are used for stars: te, ab2 and gan2, now written by assyriologists as mul2, mulx and mul4 accordingly. the original reasons for using these are currently unknown; they could be either cryptograms or a sophisticated joke of professional astrologers. baru (reiner 1995: 5. of course, mul did not mean only estar f. halloran fs dictionary about the word mul

1992: 27, 29, 44, 57. figure 2. some ways of writing estar f. kakkabu. in akkadian. during the course of mesopotamia fs long history there were changes in both language and writing; naturally there were also differences between babylonian and assyrian dialects. in the current article we use mostly later writings in problematic cases as the consensus is that mesopotamia was on the highest level of astrological and astronomical development in the late babylonian period (kugler 1909/10: 27; barton 1994: 20.22. 12 figure 3. neo-assyrian prediction about lunar eclipses. hunger 1992, text no. 535, plate xiv (tablet 80.7.19, 103; obverse) for transliteration and translation see hunger 1992: 293. the planetary gods of mesopotamia the mesopotamian pantheon is quite tangled because different culture

its according magical number (parpola 1998: 281.285. however, we can console ourselves that it was difficult to understand relationships between sumerian and akkadian gods already in their times. even in the most exact-to-be bilinguals, concepts about the beginning of the world among sumerians and akkadians differ (clifford 1998: 67. figure 4. the constellations of hydra and leo as depicted on an astrological tablet of the seleucid era, the eight-pointed star on the left is named dsag.me.gar. jupiter (vat 7847; bottom side. lion (leo) is depicted stepping forth. this plate has been described in depth by n. postgate, who brings out the division of zodiac into subzodiacs on this tablet, while these subzodiacs are connected to different towns, plants, trees and stones (postgate 1997: 219. 14

LEWIS JAMES SATANISM TODAY AN ENCYCLOPEDIA OF RELIGION FOLKLORE AND POPULAR CULTURE

the difficulty with constructing occult crime as a major social threat is reflected in the 1993 mass market paperback, raising hell: an encyclopedia of devil worship and satanic crime. in addition to crowley, aleister edward 55 some of the usual sra cases, the author pulls in any crime with even the most tenuous link to the occult, such as the zodiac killer who murdered people according to their astrological sign. he even includes an entry on the overtly christian ku klux klan. perhaps more tellingly, in the few cases with genuine satanic elements such as the night stalker murders, one is forced to confront one of the basic premises of much occult crime thinking, namely the usually unstated assumption that satanism somehow causes individuals to commit crimes. the premise that the occult i

LIBER O

invoke or banish planets or zodiacal signs. the hexagram of earth alone is used. draw the hexagram, 385- beginning from the point which is attributed to the planet you are dealing with (see 777 col. lxxxiii. thus to invoke jupiter begin from the right hand point of the lower triangle, dextro-rotary and complete; then trace the upper triangle from its left hand point and complete. 1\ 2# trace the astrological sigil- of the planet in the 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. i

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r (rather far-fetched and irrelevant) attributions of various things are to be found in burton s arabian nights, in the tale of abn al-husn and his slave-girl tawaddud. col. cxxxiii. the symbolic forms and divination meanings of these cards can be readily constructed from considerations of their natures as here indicated. line 5. this is the first decan, and begins from cor leonis. col. cxxxviii. astrological symbols are derived from the primary forms cross, crescent, circle. col. clxxiii. for meaning and special function, see original.13 they should, but do not, accurately refer to the divisions of each sign into 7 planetary parts. pietro di abano14 gives: the names of the hours and the angels ruling them. the names of the hours. hours of the day. hours of the night. 1. yayn beron 2. iano

of pseudo-agrippa) deriving in part from the solomonic cycle and in part from the liber juratus or sworn book of honorius, a medieval work on magick (not to be confused with the early modern grimoire of honorius falsely attributed to the third pope of that name. its attribution to pietro d abano (1253-1316) is generally recognised as spurious. the uncontested works of d abano do deal in part with astrological images and the medical/ talismanic use of the same (vide walker, spiritual and demonic magic and yates, giordano bruno, and he is occasionally cited as an authority by renaissance writers such as ficino and agrippa; the material specifically attributed to d abano in 777 is from the heptameron, although the images of the decans may be from his genuine works. 3 probably a reference to t

LIBER CHANOKH

cadaamp benjamin north n-e zarzilg napthali east n-e james (1984) gives a set of attributions of these to the signs of the zodiac which results in a rather strange arrangement of the signs around the circle of the quarters; as i am not sure what his source for it was, it is here omitted. another arrangement appears in zalewski (1990, based on some notes by mathers to a golden dawn lecture on the astrological attributions of the 12 tribes, but this appears to disregard dee.s attribution of angels to tribes &c; it is thus also omitted. turner (1989) argues that the column .quarters (4 plagi mundi tribibus dispersis notes 46 assignat) refers to the arrangement of the tribes around the square wall of the symbolic plan of jerusalem; this is supported by a diagram in sloane 3191 (following the

LIBER LXVII THE SWORD OF SONG

and on discovering edmund, he can think of nothing more sensible than to ask for more .kent banished thus! and france in choler parted! and the king gone to-night! subscrib .d his power! confin.d to exhibition! all this done upon the gad! edmund, how now! what news (act i. sc. ii. ll 23-26. edmund .forces a card. by the simple device of a prodigious hurry to hide it. gloucester gives vent to his astrological futilities, and falls to axiomania in its crudest form .we have seen the best of our time: machinations, hollowness, treachery, and all ruinous disorders, follow us disquietly to our grave (sc. ii. ll. 125-127. edmund, once rid of him, gives us the* he leaves her in charge of marshal le fer, whom alone he could trust to be impervious to her wiles, he being devoted to another; for as a

LIBER LXXVIII

shment, and affliction. iv the root of the powers of the earth ace of pentacles a white radiant angelic hand, holding a branch of a rose tree, whereon is a large pentacle, formed of five con-centric circles. the innermost circle is white, charged with a red greek cross. from this white centre, twelve rays, also white, issue: these terminate at the circumference, making the whole something like an astrological figure of the heavens. it is surmounted by a small circle, above which is a large white maltese cross, and with two white wings. four crosses and two buds are shewn. the hand issueth from the clouds as in the other three cases. it represents materiality in all senses, good and evil: and is, therefore, in a sense, illusionary: it shows material gain, labour, power, wealth, etc. the six

omitted in the first. 8. if this story is not quite accurate, do not be discouraged. perhaps the querent himself does not know everything. but the main lines ought to be laid down firmly, with correctness, or the divination should be abandoned. second operation development of the question 1. shuffle, invoke suitably, and let querent cut as before. 2. deal cards into twelve stacks, for the twelve astrological houses of heaven. 3. make up your mind in which stack you ought to find the significator, e.g. in the seventh house if the question concerns marriage, and so on. 4. examine this chosen stack. if the significator is not there, try some cognate house. on a second failure, abandon the divination. 5. read the stack counting and pairing as before. a description of the cards of the taro 55

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xagram to invoke or banish planets or zodiacal signs. the hexagram of earth alone is used. draw the hexagram, beginning from the point which is attributed to the planet you are dealing with (see .777. col. lxxxiii) thus to invoke jupiter begin from the right-hand point of the lower triangle, dextro-rotary, and complete; then trace the upper triangle from its lefthand point and complete. 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, a

MANLY P HALL THE SECRET TEACHINGS OF ALL AGES

of the gods--the murder of osiris--the hermetic isis--the symbols peculiar to isis--the troubadours--the mummification of the dead. 45 the sun, a universal deity the solar trinity-christianity and the sun--the birthday of the sun--the three suns- the celestial inhabitants of the sun--the midnight sun. 49 the zodiac and its signs primitive astronomical instruments--the equinoxes and solstices--the astrological ages of the world--the circular zodiac of tentyra--an interpretation of the zodiacal signs- the horoscope of the world. 53 the bembine table of isis plato's initiation in the great pyramid--the history of the bembine table--platonic theory of ideas--the interplay of the three philosophical zodiacs--the chaldean philosophy of triads--the orphic egg. 57 wonders of antiquity the ever-bur

at his side in the heavens. the roman calendar of columella (col. 1. ii. cap. ii. p. 429) marks the death or disappearance of virgo at this period. the sun, he says, passes into virgo on the thirteenth day before the kalends of september. this is where the catholics place the feast of the assumption, or the reunion of the virgin to her son. this feast click to enlarge the three suns. from lilly's astrological predictions for 1648, 1649, and 1650) the following description of this phenomenon appears in a letter written by jeremiah shakerley in lancashire, march 4th, 1648-"on monday the 28th of february last, there arose with the sun two parelii, on either side one; their distance from him was by estimation, about ten degrees; they continued still of the same distance from the zenith, or hei

t is probable that the form of the bull and the bull's proclivities were assigned to this constellation because the bull was used by the ancients to plow the fields, and the season set aside for plowing and furrowing corresponded to the time at which the sun reached the segment of the heavens named taurus. albert pike describes the reverence which the persians felt for this sign and the method of astrological symbolism in vogue among them, thus "in zoroaster's cave of initiation, the sun and planets were represented, overhead, in gems and gold, as was also the zodiac. the sun appeared, emerging from the back of taurus" in the constellation of the bull are also to be found the "seven sisters--the sacred pleiades--famous to freemasonry as the seven stars at the upper end of the sacred ladder

beyond all doubt* this word (abracadabra) disappears in eleven decreasing stages; as in the figure. and what is very remarkable, a body with three heads is folded up by a serpent with eleven coils, and placed by sorapis: and the eleven volves of the serpent form a triangle similar to that formed by the eleven diminishing lines of the abracadabra" nearly every religion of the world shows traces of astrological influence. the old testament of the jews, its writings overshadowed by egyptian culture, is a mass of astrological and astronomical allegories. nearly all the mythology of greece and rome may be traced in star groups. some writers are of the opinion that the original twenty-two letters of the hebrew alphabet were derived from groups of stars, and that the starry handwriting on the wal

his light shines forth from them, one after the other. from a consideration of this system, it is readily understood why certain religious symbols were adopted during different ages of the earth's history; for during the 2,160 years the sun was in the constellation of taurus, it is said that the solar deity assumed the body of apis, and the bull became sacred to osiris (for details concerning the astrological ages as related to biblical symbolism, see the message of the stars by max and augusta foss heindel) during the aryan age the lamb was held sacred and the priests were called shepherds. sheep and goats were sacrificed upon the altars, and a scapegoat was appointed to bear the sins of israel. during the age of pisces, the fish was the symbol of divinity and the sun god fed the multitud

MASTERING WITCHCRAFT

tch, you will be obliged to collect around yourself over the course of time a good complement of sorcerers trinkets. they don't necessarily have to be the genuine articles real skulls and goat's-foot candlesticks are hard to come by and somewhat expensive but seeing that atmosphere is so important, it is worth investing in the odd dime-store pacific island devil mask or reproduction of a medieval astrological chart. it will probably grow to be a passion with you as time passes, and you may soon find yourself having to resist sternly the lure of any junk or antique shop you happen to pass, purely in the interests of economy. so treasure up your fantasies. the controlled daydream is one of the main keys to being a successful witch. in fact, dream on, the richer and more fantastic the better!

e that appeals to you, that calls forth your feeling for the unseen world, gives you a thrill, and frankly makes you feel considerably powerful and no less sinister! should you not wish to use a name from legend, you may try toying with those of the gods and demigods of mythology. greek, roman, norse, celtic whichever you wish. a very good lead in these matters can be provided by finding out your astrological birth sign and planet and looking up the legends that surround them. for instance, if you are an artist or craftsman born under the sign of taurus, you may well decide on the name of daedalus, being that of the wizard-craftsman of king minos, leader of the cretan bull cult, thus linking with taurus the bull. or, alternatively, if you are a female witch born under taurus, ruled by venu

ecided to employ. there is no point, and indeed no future, in employing a blast of countermagic against some imaginary enemy when in fact a relatively simple amulet of beneficence may be all that is required. we must know what we are at hence divination. now in magic and witchcraft, the operations of divination have always been conducted by means of contact with a power which is symbolized by the astrological symbol of mercury. the greeks called this power hermes, the egyptians thoth, the scandinavians odin, the early anglo-saxons woden. this power has generally been connected with the starry sky, the air, storm winds, and also the crossroads. indeed in the voodoo pantheon the power of mercury is often known at maitre carrefour or master of the gross-roads. he is the great mediator between

pretation. so it pays to be very specific about your question in the first place. there are some modern witches who like to place the first twelve figures within the houses of a horoscope chart. for some people it can work quite well. i myself have never found it to be particularly satisfactory, however. anyway here is the method should you wish to try it: the interpretations are according to the astrological ruling of the house. for instance, house 1 refers to the querent, house 2 to money matters, house 3 to news and journeys, and so on. the following chart provides a simple and accessible interpretation of the runes and their meanings. the actual symbols used in this divination system are also shared by that of the fifteenth-century wizard cornelius agrippa, geomancy, so-called. this in

work for them: a well-known expedient in all fields! regardless of any feelings of compassion for who actually "bides the issue" however, you should proceed with all your means of defence as surely as you would board up your house if it stood in the path of a hurricane. the magical attack will usually begin any time after sundown, so you should have your preparations ready well before. consult an astrological ephemeris, nautical almanac, or your local newspaper for the exact time the sun actually sinks below the horizon. your main defences are going to be the grand magical circle and the pentacle of protection. you will also employ the magical power of iron and protective herbs extensively, plus one or two other little devices; all your earth amulets and magistelli will, of course, be work

MATHERS MACGREGOR THE LESSER KEY OF SOLOMON LEMEGETON VOL 3

ticated of the books of the lemegeton. unlike the other books, effective practice of its methods required a detailed knowledge of both mathematics and astronomy, possessed in those days only by those who could afford the full course of the traditional liberal arts education. as well, a tremendous amount of effort went into the preparations for any single operation of the art. calculating a single astrological chart by hand, without even the aid of a pre-calculated ephemeris, could consume many hours. there is one flaw in this sophistication, and it appears in the first paragraph of the book. there the author describes how the power governed by the angels ruling the dawn hour varies according to the day; lunar on monday, martial on tuesday, etc. presumably the angels of the remaining hours

follow something akin to the traditional cabalistic system of planetary hours, described in the greater key of solomon and many other places. the problem with this is that the procedures described in the remainder of the book suggest that an entirely different system is being used to determine the invoked powers. to create the seal for the angels of a particular hour, the magician first casts the astrological chart for that hour in the day the work is to be done. the planetary glyph to be drawn in the center of the seal is the planet ruling the sign on the ascendant of the chart. the glyphs of the remaining planets are drawn counterclockwise around the rim of the seal, starting with the fastest planet and ending with the slowest. finally, for reasons not explained, the sign that is on the

or that hour in the day the work is to be done. the planetary glyph to be drawn in the center of the seal is the planet ruling the sign on the ascendant of the chart. the glyphs of the remaining planets are drawn counterclockwise around the rim of the seal, starting with the fastest planet and ending with the slowest. finally, for reasons not explained, the sign that is on the cusp of the twelfth astrological house is drawn in the center next to the ruler of the ascendant. therefore the planet emphasized in the seal may be different from the planet ruling the day of the week. for example, the date of the author s examples fell on a wednesday, but since aries was rising at dawn, the central planet in the seal for that hour is mars. the planet ruling the day only shows up in the seals when a

MICHAEL TSARION ATLANTIS ALIEN VISITATION AND GENETIC MANIPULATION

d with illus-trious females and mothers. the ripper murders were committed at the behest of themasonic lodges of england. author stephen knight, who exposed the names behind it, aswell as the reason for the atrocities, died two years after his book, the brotherhood, cameout. his death has never been satisfactorily explained. john f. kennedy was also murdered at the junction of three roads, at the astrological positionknown as the thirteenth sign, ophiuchus, which exists between scorpio and sagittarius. inancient times, the hero who descended into the underworld at this point was known as thetraveler. suggestively, this was the code name for john f. kennedy, as used by his secretservice (the secrets of the president's murder are detailed in called to serve, the biographyof lieutenant colone

MORALS AND DOGMA

tire universe was judiciously deemed by many the temple of god. plato pronounced the real temple of the deity to be the world; and heraclitus declared that the universe, variegated with animals and plants and stars was the only genuine temple of the divinity. how completely the temple of solomon was symbolic, is manifest, not only from the continual reproduction in it of the sacred numbers and of astrological symbols in the historical descriptions of it; but also, and yet more, from the details of the imaginary reconstructed edifice, seen by ezekiel in his vision. the apocalypse completes the demonstration, and shows the kabalistic meanings of the whole. the symbola architectonica are found on the most ancient edifices; and these mathematical figures and instruments, adopted by the templar

eliacally, that is, just before the sun, when, at the summer solstice, the sun entered leo, about the 21st of june, fifteen days previous to the swelling of the nile. the heliacal rising of canopus was also a precursor of the rising of the nile. procyon was the forerunner of sirius, and rose before him. there are no important stars in cancer. in the zodiacs of esne and dendera, and in most of the astrological remains of egypt, the sign of this constellation was a beetle(_scarab us, which thence became sacred, as an emblem of the gate through which souls descended from heaven. in the crest of cancer is a cluster of stars formerly called _pr sepe_ the manger, on each side of which is a small star, the two of which were called _aselli_ little asses. in _leo_ are the splendid stars, regulus, d

ibe of judah; by whose grip, when that of apprentice and that of fellow-craft--of aquarius at the winter solstice and of cancer at the vernal equinox--had not succeeded in raising him, khurum was lifted out of the grave _ephraim, on whose ensign appears the celestial bull, jacob compares to the ox _dan, bearing as his device a scorpion, he compares to the cerastes or horned serpent, synonymous in astrological language with the vulture or pouncing eagle; and which bird was often substituted on the flag of dan, in place of the venomous scorpion, on account of the terror which that reptile inspired, as the symbol of typhon and his malign influences; wherefore the eagle, as its paranatellon, that is, rising and setting at the same time with it, was naturally used in its stead. hence the four f

he became liberated from this degrading servitude" the arabs had a similar legend. the prophet amos explicitly asserts that the israelites, in the desert, worshipped, not jehovah, but moloch, or a star-god, equivalent to saturn. the gods el or jehovah were not merely planetary or solar. their symbolism, like that of every other deity, was coextensive with nature, and with the mind of man. yet the astrological character is assigned even to jehovah. he is described as seated on the pinnacle of the universe, leading forth the hosts of heaven, and telling them unerringly by name and number. his stars are his sons and his eyes, which run through the whole world, keeping watch over men's deeds. the stars and planets were properly the angels. in pharisaic tradition, as in the phraseology of the n

ved from the persian amshaspands, were ultimately the seven planetary intelligences, the original model of the seven-branched golden candlestick exhibited to moses on god's mountain. the stars were imagined to have fought in their courses against sisera. the heavens were spoken of as holding a predominance over earth, as governing it by signs and ordinances, and as containing the elements of that astrological wisdom, more especially cultivated by the babylonians and egyptians. each nation was supposed by the hebrews to have its own guardian angel, and its own provincial star. one of the chiefs of the celestial powers, at first jehovah himself in the character of the sun, standing in the height of heaven, overlooking and governing all things, afterward one of the angels or subordinate plane

NAGEL CARL AMAZING SECRETS OF OCCULT POWER

the 12th spirit is bael. pray to him to avoid negative attention, at any hour of the day from 9am to noon, and from 3pm to sunset. the 13th spirit is balam. pray to him for protection from gossip, at any hour of the day from 9am to noon, and from 3pm to sunset. the 14th spirit is barbatos. pray to him to communicate with animals, at any hour of the day from sunrise to noon, when the sun is in the astrological sign of sagittarius< the 15th spirit is bathin. pray to him for protection in travel, at any hour of the day from sunrise to noon. the 16th spirit is beleth. pray to him to attract the opposite sex, at any hour of the day from 9am to noon, and from 3pm to sunset. the 17th spirit is belial. pray to him to gain political power, at any hour of the day from 9am to noon, and from 3pm to su

rith. pray to him to avoid deceptions, at any hour of the day from sunrise to noon. the 19th spirit is bifrons. pray to him to protect gravesites from desecration, at any hour of the day. the 20th spirit is botis. pray to him to reconcile enemies, at any hour of the day or night. the 21st spirit is buer. pray to him to gain philosophical knowledge, at any hour of the night, when the sun is in the astrological sign of sagittarius. the 22nd spirit is bune. pray to him to acquire wealth, at any hour of the day from sunrise to noon. the 23rd spirit is camio. pray to him for understanding animals, at any hour of the night. the 24th spirit is cimeries. pray to him to aid in speech and communication, at any hour from 3pm to 9pm, and from 9pm to sunrise. the 25th spirit is crocell. pray to him to

ay, when the sun is in the southern constellations. the 35th spirit is glasya-labolas. pray to him to move about unnoticed, at any hour of the day or night. the 36th spirit is gremory. pray to him to attract both good fortune and young girls, at any hour from sunrise to noon. the 37th spirit is gusion. pray to him to gain honor and dignity, at any hour from sunrise to noon, when the sun is in the astrological sign of leo. the 38th spirit is haagenti. pray to him to gain wisdom, at any hour of the night. the 39th spirit is halphas. pray to him for protection from violence, at any hour of the day. the 40th spirit is haures. pray to him to destroy enemies, at any hour from sunrise to noon< the 41st spirit is ipos. pray to him to acquire courage, at any hour of the day. the 42nd spirit is lera

ed on the night of the new moon, and requires a photo of the person to be seduced. in witchcraft, red is the traditional color used by witches in sexual matters. the conjuration to summon the incubi and succubi works best if it is first worked three days before the new moon. aphrodisiac foods are ruled by the stars and exert a more potent effect if the correct foods are served to the person whose astrological sun sign agrees with the foods concerned. the word aphrodisiac is derived from aphrodite, the love goddess of the ancient greeks whom the romans called venus. sex backed by a definite thought or desire is a powerful magical force. you can make the irresistible combination of sex and magic work real wonders for you< the cabala is the secret teaching of the ancient hebrews concerning th

RABBI MOSHE WISNEFSKY APPLES FROM THE ORCHARD THE ARIZAL ON THE PARASH