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redeemer in the 0=0 initiation. it is also used as a shield in the initiating process that helps keeps out negative energies. it is a combination of the infused energies of the banner along with the expanded energies of the hierophant that help accomplish this process, this purification that takes place in the hall of the neophyte. the banner of the west will be explained in greater detail in the zelator grade. however, the white triangle refers to the three paths connecting malkuth with the other sephiroth. the red cross refers to hidden knowledge of the divine nature. this can be discovered through the aid of the three paths that come out of malkuth. in other words, as we progress ourselves higher on the qabalistic tree of life, the true divine nature may be understood and obtained. the

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. officers: move to the west of the altar, officers partake in the following order: hiereus, hegemon, stolistes, dadouchos. sentinel, makes a cross, with cup and drinks, and returns the cup to the altar. then passes by west and south and returns to their places. inner members partake in order of seniority of admission. the order of procedure for outer members is philosophus, practicus, theoricus, zelator, neophyte. heg: directs neophyte to west of the altar and returns to place. neophytes: makes a cross, takes cup and drinks, and returns the cup to the altar. then passes by west and south to the east of the altar. kerux: when the last neophyte stands east of the altar, kerux comes to the west, exchanges the signs and partakes. heg: hegemon directs neophyte to return to his place as soon as

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us (knocks) konx. heg (knocks) om. hiero (knocks) pax. heg (knocks) light. hiero (knocks) in. hiereus (knocks) extension. all make the signs towards the altar. hiero: may what we have partaken maintain us in our search for the quintessence, the stone of the philosophers. true wisdom, perfect happiness, the summum bonum. officers remain in the temple while the new neophyte is led out by kere 1= 10 zelator grade initiation part i outer order officers hierophant: red robe, red& white nemyss, gold shoes, lamen, white collar, sceptre hiereus: black robe, black& white nemyss, red shoes, lamen, red collar, sword hegemon: white robe, white nemyss, red shoes, lamen, black collar sceptre kerux: black robe, black& white nemyss, red shoes, lamen, black collar, white lamp, wand stolistes: black robe, b

ack& white nemyss, red shoes, lamen, black collar, sword candidate: black robe, red shoes, sash, red rope, hoodwink required materials for the altar red cross and white triangle red lamp salt diagram of the flaming sword fylfot cross required materials for the temple part i banners of the east and west temple pillars hebrew letters: tau, shin, qoph enochian earth tablet lamp part i opening of the zelator grade (the members, having assembled and robed, each is seated in his proper place. hiereus (knock) all rise. hiero (sitting) fraters and sorors of the zelator grade of the golden dawn, assist me to open the temple in the grade of zelator. frater kerux, see that the temple is properly guarded. kerux: knocks, without opening the door. sentinel (knocks) kerux: very honoured hierophant, the t

place. hiereus (knock) all rise. hiero (sitting) fraters and sorors of the zelator grade of the golden dawn, assist me to open the temple in the grade of zelator. frater kerux, see that the temple is properly guarded. kerux: knocks, without opening the door. sentinel (knocks) kerux: very honoured hierophant, the temple is properly guarded. hiero: honoured hiereus, see that none below the grade of zelator is present. hiereus: fraters and sorors, give the signs of zelator. all give signs of zelator. hiereus (gives sign) very honoured hierophant, no one below the grade of zelator is now present. hiero (gives sign) purify and consecrate the temple with water and with fire. kerux: advances between the pillars. stol: moves to north side of black pillar. dad: moves to south side of white pillar

ars. stol: moves to north side of black pillar. dad: moves to south side of white pillar. kerux: stol: dad: move together to the center of the hall and face east. all salute. dad: makes sign of the cross with censer and swings forward 3 times and says: i consecrate with fire. stol: makes cross with cup, and sprinkles with water three times towards east, saying: i purify with water. kerux: salutes zelator sign. kerux: the temple is cleansed. kerux: stol: dad: return to place, kerux leading and passing with neophyte sign. hiero: let the element of this grade be named that it may be awakened in the spheres of those present and in the sphere of the order. heg: the element of earth. hiereus (knocks) let us adore the lord and king of earth. all face east. hiero: adonai ha-aretz. adonai melekh. u

n the sphere of the order. heg: the element of earth. hiereus (knocks) let us adore the lord and king of earth. all face east. hiero: adonai ha-aretz. adonai melekh. unto thee be the kingdom and the power (cross on self) and the glory (he makes cross and circle with sceptre before him as he says malkuth, etc) malkuth, geburah, gedulah. the rose of sharon and the lily of the valley, amen. all give zelator signs. kerux: moves to altar picks up salt and goes to north, and sprinkles salt before the tablet, saying: kerux: let the earth adore adonai! kerux: places salt before the tablet of the north. hiero: leaves his place and goes to north. he stands facing the center of the tablet of the north. kerux: falls in behind hierophant. hiereus: moves to the right of hiero. heg: moves to left of hier

rns cup to stolistes and takes censer from dadouchos, and making three forward swings, says: hiero: in the name of ic zod heh chal, great king of the north, spirits of earth adore adonai! hiero: returns censer to dadouchos, and takes back sceptre from hiereus, returns to throne. all officers return to places. hiero: in the name of adonai ha-aretz, i declare this temple duly opened in the grade of zelator. hiero (knocks 4, 3, 3) heg (knocks 4, 3, 3) hiereus (knocks 4, 3, 3) advancement- first part (hierophant sits east of altar, hiereus sits north, and hegemon sits south, stolistes sits north west, kerux sits west and dadouchos sits south west) hiero: fraters and sorors, our frater (sorer) having made such progress in the paths of occult science as has enabled him (her) to pass an examinati

rogress in the paths of occult science as has enabled him (her) to pass an examination in the required knowledge, is now eligible for advancement to this grade, and i have duly received a dispensation from the greatly honoured chiefs of the second order to admit him (her) in due form. honoured hegemon, superintend the preparation of the neophyte and give the customary alarm. heg: salutes with the zelator sign, and leaves the room by south and west. sentinel: prepares neophyte who wears sash of neophyte grade and is blindfolded. he carries the fylfot cross in right hand. heg: instructs neophyte in knocks of the grade. kerux: opens the door to be just ajar) heg: let me enter the portal of wisdom. kerux: i will. kerux: opens door and admits them. sentinel: turns down lights. hiero: except ado

yte in knocks of the grade. kerux: opens the door to be just ajar) heg: let me enter the portal of wisdom. kerux: i will. kerux: opens door and admits them. sentinel: turns down lights. hiero: except adonai build the house, their labour is but lost that build it. except adonai keep the city, the watchman waketh in vain. frater (sorer) neophyte, by what aid dost thou seek admission to the grade of zelator of the golden dawn? heg (for neophyte) by the guidance of adonai; by the possession of the necessary knowledge; by the dispensation of the greatly honoured chiefs of the second order; by the signs and tokens of the zelator grade. by this symbol of the hermetic cross. kerux: takes cross from him places it on the altar and returns to place. hiero: give the step and signs of a neophyte (neoph

ands before neophyte and makes three forward swings of censer, saying: dad: in the name of the lord of the universe i consecrate thee with fire. dad: returns by way he came. stol: moves round north pillar, stands before neophyte, makes cross on forehead, sprinkles thrice, saying: stol: in the name of the lord of the universe. i purify thee with water. stol: returns to place as he came. hiero: the zelator grade is a preparation for other grades, a threshold before our discipline, and it shows by its imagery, the light of the hidden knowledge dawning in the darkness of creation; and you are now to begin to analyze and comprehend the nature of that light. to this end, you stand between the pillars, in the gateway where the secrets of the neophyte grade were communicated to you. prepare to ent

s grade, is the sash of the neophyte with the narrow white border, a red cross within the triangle, and the number 1 within a circle and 10 within a square, one on each side of the triangle. hiero: invests neophyte with the sash, and points out the three portals, saying: hiero: the three portals facing you in the east, are the gates of the paths leading to the three further grades, which with the zelator and the neophyte forms the first and lowest order of our fraternity. furthermore, they represent the paths which connect the tenth sephirah malkuth with the other sephiroth. the letters tau, qoph and shin make the word quesheth a bow, the reflection of the rainbow of promise stretched over our earth, and which is about the throne of god (hegemon points out the flaming sword, saying) heg: t

17 squares out of a square of 25 lesser squares. these 17 represent the sun, the four elements, and the twelve signs of the zodiac. in this grade, the lights on the pillars are unshaded, showing that you have quitted the darkness of the outer world. you will leave the temple for a short time. kerux: escorts neophyte out of temple, instructs neophyte in knocks and returns to temple entrance. 1= 10 zelator grade part ii part ii outer order officers hierophant: red robe, red& white nemyss, gold shoes, lamen, white collar, sceptre hiereus: black robe, black& white nemyss, red shoes, lamen, red collar, sword hegemon: white robe, white nemyss, red shoes, lamen, black collar sceptre kerux: black robe, black& white nemyss, red shoes, lamen, black collar, white lamp, wand stolistes: black robe, bla

hich is between the pillars, unless thou canst give the signs and words of a neophyte (done) kerux: instructs neophyte to advance to a position between the pillars. hiereus: returns to his place. heg: comes forward, stands east of pillars, facing neophyte, and bars the way into the temple with sceptre, saying: heg: thou canst not enter the holy place, unless thou canst give the sign and grip of a zelator (done) kerux: resumes his seat after handing neophyte over to charge of hegemon. hegemon leads neophyte to north, and says: heg: to the northern side of the holy place, stood the table of shewbread. the drawing before you represents its occult meaning. on it twelve leaves were laid as emblems of the bread of life, and it is an image of the mystery of the rose of creation. the 12 circles ar

them. in the year, they bring forth the hot, the cold, and the temperate seasons, and in man, they are imaged in the head, the chest, and the trunk. i now confer upon you the mystic title of periclinus de faustis, which signifies that on this earth you are in a wilderness, far from the garden of the happy. and give you the symbol of aretz which is the hebrew name for earth, to which the grade of zelator is referred. the word zelator is derived from the ancient egyptian zaruator, signifying searcher of athor, goddess of nature; but others assign to it the meaning of the zealous student whose first duty was to blow the athanor or fire which heated the crucible of the alchemist. hiero: resumes seat on dais. kerux: leads new zelator to seat in north west. hiero: frater kerux, you have my comm

tian zaruator, signifying searcher of athor, goddess of nature; but others assign to it the meaning of the zealous student whose first duty was to blow the athanor or fire which heated the crucible of the alchemist. hiero: resumes seat on dais. kerux: leads new zelator to seat in north west. hiero: frater kerux, you have my command to declare that our frater has been duly admitted to the grade of zelator. kerux: comes to n.w of hierophant, faces west, raises wand and says: kerux: in the name of adonai melekh, and by command of the very honoured hierophant, hear ye all that i proclaim that frater (name) has been duly admitted to the grade of zelator, and that he has obtained the mystic title of periclinus (pericline) de faustis and the symbol of aretz. kerux: returns to his place by e. salu

phant, faces west, raises wand and says: kerux: in the name of adonai melekh, and by command of the very honoured hierophant, hear ye all that i proclaim that frater (name) has been duly admitted to the grade of zelator, and that he has obtained the mystic title of periclinus (pericline) de faustis and the symbol of aretz. kerux: returns to his place by e. saluting, and by s. and w. hiero: in the zelator grade, the symbolism of the tenth sephirah malkuth is especially shown, as well as the tenth path of the sepher yetzirah. among other mystic titles, malkuth is called shaar, the gate, which by metathesis becomes ashur, meaning the number ten. also, in chaldee it is called thraa, the gate, which has the same number as the great name adonai, written in full: aleph, daleth, nun, yod, which bo

ames of the ten heavens of assiah, in hebrew and english. 14) the names of the four qabalistic worlds, hebrew and english. 15) the names of the twenty two tarot trumps and four suits. a manuscript on these will be supplied to you. when you are well satisfied that you are well informed on these, notify the officer in charge. hiero: fraters and sorors, assist me to close this temple in the grade of zelator. all rise. hiero: frater kerux, see that the temple is properly guarded. kerux: on inner side of the door, knocks. sentinel (knocks) kerux: very honoured hierophant, the temple is properly guarded. hiero: let us adore the lord and king of earth. all face east. hiero: adonai ha-aretz, adonai melekh, blessed be thy name unto the countless ages. amen. all give sign and face east. hiero: leave

res whereof thou hast made us the guardians. depart ye in peace unto your abodes and habitations. may the blessing of adonai ha-aretz be upon you. hiero: makes banishing pentagram of earth. hiero: be there peace between us and you, and be ye ready to come when ye are called. all return to their places and face east. hiero: in the name of adonai melekh, i declare this temple closed in the grade of zelator. hiero (knocks 4, 3, 3) hiereus (knocks 4, 3, 3) heg (knocks 4, 3, 3) candidate is led out by hegems >l^ i\ thsologigal divisionj&.l8 go sectioft,i..l^.o g( wo \j\ teutonic mythology. by jacob gkimm. translated from the fourth edition with notes and appendix by james steven stallybrass. vol. i. london: george bell and sons, york street, covent garden. 1882. to professor max muller, m.a, s

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e the tablet. hiereus: sprinkle with your hand a few drops of water towards the tablet of water in the west and say, let the powers of water witness my pledge. heg: replaces cup. hiereus: conduct the theoricus to the east and place him before the mystic pillars. hiero (knocks) before you are the portals of the 31st, 32nd and 29th paths. of these as you already know, the central one leads from the zelator grade to the theoricus grade. the one on the left hand now open to you is the 31st which leads from the grade of zelator to the grade of practicus. take in your right hand the pyramid of flame and follow your guide axiokersa the kabir who leads you through the path of fire. heg: leads the theoricus between the pillars turns to right and circumambulates hall once. hiero: as they approach, t

ols of mercury, sulphur, and salt mercurial figures censer 4 chairs cup of water part iii ceremony of the grade of practicus hiero: honoured hegemon, instruct the theoricus in the proper alarm, present him with the necessary admission badge and admit him (her (done) hiero: place the theoricus before the portal of the 31st path, by which he (she) has symbolically entered this grade, from the grade zelator. heg: leads theoricus to n.w. corner of temple (done) hiero: place the theoricus now before the portal of the 30th path by which he has symbolically entered this grade from the grade of theoricus. heg: leads theoricus to s.w. corner of temple (done) heg: leads theoricus s.w. then forward to hiereus. hiereus: by what symbol dost thou enter herein? heg: by the peculiar emblem of the stoliste

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re the fire tablet. hiero: wave the incense before the tablet of fire and say let the powers of fire witness my pledge. pract: let the powers of fire witness my pledge (done) heg: replaces incense. hiero: conduct the practicus to the east and place him before the mystic pillars (done) the ritual of the 29th path hiero: before you are the portals of the 31st, 32nd and 29th paths as in the grade of zelator. the two former you have already traversed, and the portal of the 29th path, on the right hand leading from the grade of zelator to the grade of philosophus is now open to you. take in your right hand the calvary cross of 12 squares, and follow your guide through the path of the waters. heg: circumambulates the hall once with practicus having previously given him the calvary cross to bear

iv advancement ceremony of philosophus hiero: honoured hegemon instruct the practicus in the proper alarm, present him with the necessary admission badge and admit him (hegemon goes without and instructs the practicus to give an alarm of 7 knocks. hegemon then admits practicus) in the north west are the portals of the 29th and 28th paths by which you have symbolically entered this grade from the zelator and theoricus grades, respectively, while in the north is the portal of the 27th path, by which you have just passed from the grade of practicus. heg: leads practicus forward to hiereus. hiereus: by what symbol dost thou enter herein? heg: by the peculiar emblem of the hegemon, which is the calvary cross of 6 squares within a circle. hiereus: this cross embraces as you see tiphareth, netza

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let there is a circle having twelve rays. these be the sacred seals or characters alluded to in the preceding quotation. thou shalt know that these four seals be taken from the sigillum dei aemeth, after and according unto a certain guidance of letters which is there set forth. this liber aemeth sive sigillum dei, that is the book of truth, or the seal of god, entereth not into the knowledge of a zelator adeptus minor. from these four sigils there are four names drawn forth. from the t with four y s 4 or t of the sigillum ameth, t and 4 other letters are obtained, counting by the rule of 4 4 32 (from the t which is found at the top of the circle of letters and numbers on the sigillum dei ameth) thus: 4. 22. 20. 18. 1. og. t h a o 8 this yields the name tahaoelog for the a tablelerretac32.d

ALEISTER CROWLEY EIGHT LECTURES ON YOGA

have failed. 25. i say this because one of the most frequent troubles is that people who are doing excellent work throw it up because they find that nature is not what they thought it was going to be. but this is the best test of the reality of any experience. all those which conform with your idea, which flatter you, are likely to be illusions. so you become a neophyte; and attack the task of a zelator. there are further grades in this system, but the general principles are always the same- the principles of scientific study and research. 26. we end where we began 'the wheel has come full circle' we are to use the experience of the past to determine the experience of the future, and as that experience increases in quantity it also improves in quality. and the path is sure. and the end is

ALEISTER CROWLEY BOOK OF LIES

a. the title is explained by the intentionally blasphemous puns and colloquialisms of lines 9 and 10 [155] 73 kappa-epsilon-phi-alpha-lambda-eta omicron-gamma book of lies get any book for free on: www.abika.com 152 the devil, the ostrich, and the orphan child death rides the camel of initiation.(36) thou humped and stiff-necked one that groanest in thine asana, death will relieve thee! bite not, zelator dear, but bide! ten days didst thou go with water in thy belly? thou shalt go twenty more with a firebrand at thy rump! ay! all thine aspiration is to death: death is the crown of all thine aspiration. triple is the cord of silver moonlight; it shall hang thee, o holy one, o hanged man, o camel-termination-of-thethird- person-plural for thy multiplicity, thou ghost of a non-ego! could but

and physical perceptions. one would be foolish to claim initiation unless it were complete on every plane. paragraph 2 will easily be understood by those who have practised asana. there is perhaps a sardonic reference to rigor mortis, and certainly one conceives the half-humorous attitude of the expert towards the beginner. paragraph 3 is a comment in the same tone of rough good nature. the word zelator is used because the zelator of the a'.a. has to pass an examination in asana before he becomes eligible for the grade of practicus. the ten days allude merely to the tradition about the camel, that he can go ten days without water. paragraph 4 identifies the reward of initiation with death; it is a cessation of all that we call life, in a way in which what we call death is not. 3, silv er

ALEISTER CROWLEY LIBER 777

oned king 7 =48 adeptus exemptus hail and fire 5 a mighty warrior in his chariot, armed and crowned 6 =58 adeptus major boils 6 a majestic king, a child, a crucified god 5 =68 adeptus minor 2nd order murrain 7 a beautiful naked woman 4 =78 philosophus flies 8 an hermaphrodite 3 =88 practicus lice 9 a beautiful naked man, very strong 2 =98 theoricus frogs 10 a young woman crowned and veiled 1 =108 zelator 0 =08 neophyte 1st order water turned to blood cxxiii. english of col. viii, lines 1-10 cxxiv. the heavenly hexagram. cxxv* seven hells of the arabs. cxxvi. their inhabitants. cxxvii* seven heavens of the arabs. 0. 1 dual contending forces& 2 hinderers# 3 concealers' daath] h wiyah hypocrites dar al-jalai 4 breakers in pieces% jahim pagans or idolaters dar as-salam 5 burners$ sakar guebres

mbols in 7 and 8 apparently represent hermaphroditic brass. col. cxiv. the numbers are an addition; each password adds to the mystic number of the sephirah corresponding. vide col. x. col. cxv. the entries in this column were originally given as initials only. col. cxxi. these are golden dawn titles. the a\a\ titles in the 1st order differ slightly; 0 =08 is probationer, 1 =108 is neophyte, 2 =98 zelator and the waiting grade between philosophus and adeptus minor is called dominus liminis. cols. cxxix cxxxii. these are the angels of the shem ha-mephorash or divided name of god, a full explanation of which would be beyond the scope of this footnote. on each row, the name on the left rules the card in question by day, the one on the right by night. cols. cxxxiii cxxxvi. words in square brack

ALEISTER CROWLEY MAGICK IN THEORY AND PRACTICE

abra describes the operation of the great work. it may be stated without unfairness, as a rough general principle, that the farther from original equality are the two sides of the equation, the more difficult is the operation to perform. thus, to take the case of the personal operation symbolized by the grades, it is harder to become a neophyte, 1 degree= 10square, than to pass from that grade to zelator, 2 degree= 9square. initiation is, therefore, progressively easier, in a certain sense, after the first step is taken. but (especially after the passing of tiphareth) the distance between grade and grade increases as it were by a geometrical progression with an enormously high factor, which itself progresses<hierarchy of the grades should be "d

ecognizable. 150 there are also planes corresponding to various religions past and present, all of which have their peculiar unity. it is of the utmost importance to the "clairvoyant" or "traveler in the fine body" to be able to find his way to any desired plane, and operate therein as its ruler. the neophyte of a. a. is examined most strictly in this practice before he is passed to the degree of zelator. in "rising on the planes" one must usually pass clear through the astral to the spiritual. some will be unable to do this. the "fine body" which is good enough to subsist on lower planes, a shadow among shadows, will fail to penetrate the higher strata. it requires a great development of this body, and an intense infusion of the highest spiritual constituents of man, before he can pierce

g. d. respectively "the order of the s. s" ipsissimus. 10 degree= 1square magus. 9 degree= 2square magister templi. 8 degree= 3square "the order of the r. c (babe of the abyss- the link) adeptus exemptus. 7 degree= 4square adeptus major. 6 degree= 5square adeptus minor. 5 degree= 6square "the order of the g. d (dominus liminis- the link) philosophus. 4 degree= 7square practicus. 3 degree= 8square zelator. 2 degree= 9square neophyte. 1 degree= 10square probationer. 0 degree= 0square (these figures have special meanings to the initiated and are commonly employed to designate the grades) the general characteristics and attributions of these grades are indicated by their correspondences on the tree of life, as may be studied in detail in the book 777. student- his business is to acquire a gene

died in detail in the book 777. student- his business is to acquire a general intellectual knowledge of all systems of attainment, as declared in the prescribed books (see curriculum in appendix i) 231 probationer- his principal business is to begin such practices as he my prefer, and to write a careful record of the same for one year. neophyte- has to acquire perfect control of the astral plane. zelator- his main work is to achieve complete success in asana and pranayama. he also begins to study the formula of the rosy cross. practicus- is expected to complete his intellectual training, and in particular to study the qabalah. philosophus- is expected to complete his moral training. he is tested in devotion to the order. dominus liminis- is expected to show mastery of pratyahara and dharan

necessarily prevent him from accomplishing the two critical tasks, since the fact of his incarnation itself proves that he has taken the oath which entitled him to attain to the knowledge and conversation of his holy guardian angel, and the annihilation of this ego. one might therefore be an adeptus minor or even a magister templi, in essence, though refused official recognition by the a. a. as a zelator owing to (say) a nervous defect which prevented him from acquiring a posture which was "steady and easy" as required by the task of that grade> but the system here given shows 243 the correct order of events, as they are arranged in nature; and in no case is it safe for a man to neglect to master any single detail, however dreary and distasteful it may seem. it often does so, indeed; that

the liber omits sections 0 and 1 in earlier publication in equinox i, 7 as well as here. there are signs that this version has been edited, notably changes were made in punctuation and capitalization. the editing appears to be defective, with some material omitted inadvertently. there is one original footnote, and the others are mine. there was also a photo page in the equinox version> 2. let the zelator observe the current of his breath. 3. let him investigate the following statements, and prepare a careful record of research (a) certain actions induce the flow of the breath through the right nostril (pingala; and, conversely, the flow of the breath through pingala induces certain actions (b) certain other actions induce the flow of the breath through the left nostril (ida, and conversely

stance from the nostrils at which the breath can be felt by the back of the hand. 4 "first practice- let him concentrate his mind upon the act of breathing, saying mentally "the breath flows in "the breath flows out, and record the results [this practice may resolve itself into mahasatipatthana (vide liber xxv) or induce samadhi. whichever occurs should be followed up as the right ingenium of the zelator, or the advice of his practicus, may determine] 5 "second practice" pranayama- this is outlined in liber e. further, let the zelator accomplished in those practices endeavour to master a cycle of 10, 20, 40 or even 16, 32, 64. but let this be done gradually and with due caution. and when he is steady and easy both in asana and pranayama, let him still further increase the period. thus let

on another theory) to have lost its weight almost completely and to be moved by an unknown force (d) as a development of this stage, the body rises into the air, and remains there for an appreciably long period, from a second to an hour or more. let him further investigate any mental results which may occur. 6 "third practice- in order both to economise his time and to develop his powers, let the zelator practise the deep full breathing which his preliminary exercises will have taught him during his walks. let him repeat a sacred sentence (mantra) or let him count, in such a way that his footfall beats accurately with the rhythm thereof, as is done in dancing. then let him practise pranayama, at first without the kumbhakam<equinox spells this "kumbakham" in this spot only, and p

, and aided by the pressing of the upper arms into the flanks, and of the head into the thorax. in all proper inspiration the last possible portion of air must be drawn into the lungs. in all proper holding of the breath, the body must remain absolutely still. ten minutes of such practice is ample to induce profuse sweating in any place of a temperature of 17 degree c or over. the progress of the zelator in acquiring a depth and fullness of breath should be tested by the respirometer. the exercises should be carefully graduated to avoid overstrain and possible damage to the lungs. this depth and fullness of breath should be kept as much as possible, even in the rapid exercises, with the exception of the sixth practice following. 10 "sixth practice- let the zelator breathe as shallowly and

athing (this may be combined, when acquired, with concentration on the visuddhi cakkra, i.e. let him fix his mind unwaveringly upon a point in the spine opposite the larynx<equinox this parenthetic paragraph is identified as an editorial comment<equinox diverges from this text. there is an additional step "11 "seventh practice" let the zelator breathe as deeply and rapidly as possible" the step numbered here as "seventh" is labeled "eighth" in the equinox> 11 "seventh practice- let the zelator practise restraint of breathing in the following manner. at any stage of breathing let him suddenly hold the breath, enduring the need to breathe until it passes, returns, and passes again, and so on until consciousness is lost, either ris

stages of concentration of the mind, such annoyances become negligible> a retired situation, simple food eaten in great moderation at the conclusion of the practices of morning and afternoon, and on no account before practising. bodily health is almost essential, and should be most carefully guarded (see liber clxxxv "task of a neophyte. a diligent and tractable disciple, or the practicus of the zelator, should aid him in his work. such a disciple should be noiseless, patient, vigilant, prompt, cheerful, of gentle manner and reverent to his master, intelligent to anticipate his wants, cleanly and gracious, not given to speech, devoted and unselfish. with all this he should be fierce and terrible to strangers and all hostile influences, determined and vigorous, increasingly vigilant, the g

ould be noiseless, patient, vigilant, prompt, cheerful, of gentle manner and reverent to his master, intelligent to anticipate his wants, cleanly and gracious, not given to speech, devoted and unselfish. with all this he should be fierce and terrible to strangers and all hostile influences, determined and vigorous, increasingly vigilant, the guardian of the threshold. it is not desirable that the zelator should employ any other creature than a man, save in cases of necessity. yet for some of these purposes a dog will serve, for others a woman. there are also others appointed to serve, but these are not for the zelator. 15 "tenth practice- let the zelator experiment if he will with inhalations of oxygen, nitrous oxide, carbon dioxide, and other gases mixed in small proportion with his air d

ice- let the zelator experiment if he will with inhalations of oxygen, nitrous oxide, carbon dioxide, and other gases mixed in small proportion with his air during his practices. these experiments are to be conducted with caution in the presence of a medical man of experience, and they are only useful as facilitating a simulacrum of the results of the proper practices and thereby enheartening the zelator. 16 "eleventh practice- let the zelator at an time during the practices, especially during the periods of kumbhakam, throw his will utterly towards his holy guardian angel, directing his eyes inward and upward, and turning back his tongue as if to swallow it. 408 (this latter operation is facilitated by severing the fraenum linguae, which, if done, should be done by a competent surgeon. we

spiritus, geist, ghost, and indeed words of almost all languages, have been raised from their physical meanings of wind<equinox adds "air" to this list>>breath, or movement, to the spiritual plane (rv is the old root meaning yoni and hence wheel (fr. roue, lat. rota, wheel) and the corresponding semitic root means "to go. similarly spirit is connected with "spiral- ed) 17. let the zelator attach no credit to any statements that may have been made throughout the course of this instruction, and reflect that even the counsel which we have given as suitable to the average case may be entirely unsuitable to his own. 409 liber yod sub figura dcccxxi (this book was formerly called vesta. it is referred to the path of virgo and the letter yod) i. 1. this is the book of drawing all

iber l. in addition, m t& p has the wrong verse cited, but equinox has the correct one. m t& p gave ii. 37 "the pantacle<equinox i, 4 gives "pentacle> take pure wax, or a plate of gold, silver-gilt or electrum magicum. the diameter shall be eight inches, and the thickness half an inch. let the neophyte by his understanding and ingenium devise a symbol to represent the universe. let his zelator approve thereof. let the neophyte engrave the same upon the plate with his own hand and weapon. let it when finished be consecrated as he hath skill to perform, and kept wrapped in silk of emerald green "the dagger" let the zelator take a piece of pure steel, and beat it, grind it, sharpen it, and polish it, according to the art of the swordsmith. let him further take a piece of oak wood

wrapped in silk of emerald green "the dagger" let the zelator take a piece of pure steel, and beat it, grind it, sharpen it, and polish it, according to the art of the swordsmith. let him further take a piece of oak wood, and carve a hilt. the length shall be eight inches. let him by his understanding and ingenium devise a word to represent the universe. let his practicus approve thereof. let the zelator engrave the same upon his dagger with his own hand and instruments. let him further gild the wood of his hilt<equinox i, 4 has "the hilt> let it when finished be consecrated as he hath skill to perform, and kept wrapped in silk of golden yellow. 435 "the cup" let the practicus take a piece of silver and fashion therefrom a cup. the height shall be 8 inches, and the diameter 3 in

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meet her views. i don't think the matter is of very great importance, the work being done by members of the order all over the place is to me quite sufficient. iii. the ruach contains both the moral and intellectual worlds, which is really all that we mean by the conscious mind; perhaps it even includes certain portions of the subconscious. iv. in initiation from the grade of neophyte to that of zelator, one passes by this way. the main work is to obtain admission to, and control of, the astral plane. your expressions about "purifying the feelings" and so on are rather vague to enter into a scientific system like ours. the result which you doubtless refer to is attained automatically in the course of your experiments. your very soon discover the sort of state of mind which is favourable o

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s; the ingenious safesmith baffleth the burglar without the use of bolts, and the cunning binder without ropes and knots((the reference is to certain 'puzzles' as we should call them, common in china) so also the sage, skilled in man-emancipation-craft, useth all men; understanding the value of everything, he rejecteth nothing. this is called the occult regimen. 2. the adept is then master to the zelator, and the zelator assisteth and honoreth the adept. yet unless these relations were manifest, even the most intelligent observer might be perplexed as to which was which. this is called the crown of mystery((the adept has become so absolutely natural that he appears unskillful. ars est celare artem. it is only he who has started on the path that can divine how sublime is the master) 32 chap

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ntified under the lower right as "carl hentschell, ltd eng; london, e.c" this illustration accompanies the next entry, and is read with it in clock-wise fashion starting from the upper right. the illustration is known as "the regimen of seven. the chymical jousting of brother perardua with the seven lances that he brake "he slayeth sir argon le paresseux" now brother perardua, though he was but a zelator of our ancient order, had determined in himself to perform the magnum opus, and to procure for himself one grain of the power, one minim of the elixir, and the tincture of double efficacy. not fully did he yet comprehend the mysterium of our art, therefore imposed he upon himself the painful sevenfold regimen. for without the bell of electrum magicum of paracelsus how should the adept even

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out upon a burning crag! and the sea boils about the desolation thereof. and already the vultures gather, and feast upon my flesh. yea! before thee all the most holy is profane, o thou desolator of shrines! o thou falsifier of the oracles of truth! ever as i went, hath it been thus. the truth of the profane was the falsehood of the neophyte, and the truth of the neophyte was the falsehood of the zelator! again and again the the fortress must be battered down! again and again the pylon must be overthrown! again and again must the gods be desecrated! and now i lie supine before thee, in terror and abasement. o purity! o truth! what shall i say? my tongue cleaveth to my jaws, o thou medusa that hast turned me to stone! yet is that stone the stone of the philosophers. yet is that tongue hadit

ut out the aethyr, or else it is dead. every pulse aches, and beats furiously. every nerve stings like a serpent. and my skin is icy cold. neither god nor man can penetrate the mystery of the aethyr (here the seer mutters unintelligibly) and even that which understandeth cannot hear its voice. for to the profane the voice of the neophyte is called silence, 160 and to the neophyte the voice of the zelator is called silence. and so ever is it. sight is fire, and is the first angle of the tablet; spirit is hearing, and is the centre thereof; thou, therefore, who art all spirit and fire, and hast no duller elements in thy star; thou art come to sight at the end of thy will. and if thou wilt hear the voice of the aethyr, do thou invoke it in the night, having no other light but the light of the

annot" be revealed' the writer of that sentence has learned at least one fact not to be learned from books "g.c.j" william northam, robemaker- mr. northam begs to announce that he has been entrusted with the manufacture of all robes and other ceremonial apparel of members of the a. a. and its adepts and aspirants. no. 0. probationer's robe. 5 0 0 1" superior quality. 7 0 0 2. neophyte's. 6 0 0 3. zelator symbol added to no. 2. 1 0 0 4. practicus" 3. 1 0 0 5. philosophus" 4. 1 0 0 6. dominus liminis" 5. 1 0 0 7. adeptus (without" 0 or 1. 3 0 0 8 (within. 10 0 0 9. adeptus major. 10 0 0 10. adeptus exemptus. 10 0 0 11. magister templi. 50 0 0 the probationer's robe is fitted for performance of all general invocations and especially for the i. of the h. g. a; a white and gold nemmes may be wo

oner's robe is fitted for performance of all general invocations and especially for the i. of the h. g. a; a white and gold nemmes may be worn. these robes may also be worn by assistant magi in all composite rituals of the white. the neophyte's robe is fitted for all elemental operations. a black and gold nemmes may be worn. assistant magi may wear these in all composite rituals of the black. the zelator's robe is fitted for all rituals involving i o, and for the infernal rites of luna. in the former case an uraeus crown and purple nemmes, in the latter a silver nemmes should be worn. the practicus' robe is fitted for all rituals involving i i, and for the rites of mercury. in the former case an uraeus crown and green nemmes, in the latter a nemyss of shot silk, should be worn. the philoso

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irst order of the g. d. in the outer to the 5 =6, associate adept speaking "before you upon the altar is the diagram of the sephiroth and paths with which you are already well acquainted, having marked thereon the grade of the order corresponding to each sephira, and the tarot trumps appropriated to each path "you will further note that the first order includes: malkuth, answering to neophyte and zelator, and the element of earth. yesod to theoricus and air. hod to practicus and water. and netzach to philosophus and fire "of these the last three grades alone communicate with the second order, though cut off from it by a veil which may 242 illustration goes here. this is a tree of life with the sephiroth as circles, containing the information noted below on this approximation. the paths are

abyss. 6 =5 7 =4 geburah babe of the abyss chesed adeptus..19th..adeptus major .exemptus. 17th. 15th. 13th. 23rd 22nd. 5 =6. 20th 21st. tipheret .adeptus. 26th. minor .24th .the veil. paroketh. 3 =8 4 =7 hod.lord of the paths.in the portal- netzach -of the vault of- practicus..27th..philosophus -the adepts water .dee. 25th. 31st .30th. 28th .29th. 2 =9 .yesod. theoricius .air. 32nd. 1 =10 malkuth zelator spirit 0 =0 neophyte diagram 2. the paths and grades. 243 only be drawn aside by invitation from the second order for the philosophus who has passed the five examinations symbolic of the five elements and the five paths leading from the first order thereto, and who has been duly approved of by the higher powers "the three grades of the second order are entitled: adeptus minor, or lesser ad

passing through the ritual of the neophyte had an important influence on p.'s mind, and on his spiritual progress; for shortly after its celebration, we find him experiencing some very extraordinary visions, which we shall enter upon in due course. suffice it to say that by december he had passed the easy examination necessary before he could present himself as a candidate for the 1= 10 grade of zelator. 261 ritual of the 1= 10 grade of zelator1 the opening in this ritual is very similar to that in the last; the chief exception being that this grade is more particularly attributed to the element of "earth. the temple having been declared open, the "hierophant" says "except adonai build the house their labour is but lost that build it. except adonai keep the city, the watchman waketh but i

very similar to that in the last; the chief exception being that this grade is more particularly attributed to the element of "earth. the temple having been declared open, the "hierophant" says "except adonai build the house their labour is but lost that build it. except adonai keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain! frater neophyte, by what aid do you seek admission to the 1 =10 grade of zelator of the g. d" illustration on page 262 approximated below: 1 the following five rituals are considerably abridged; chiefly to economise space and so allow the rituals of the neophyte and adeptus minor to be dealt with more fully. they are of little magical interest, value or importance. 31st. 32nd. 29th_ hb:shin hb:taw hb:qof_ hierophant/ red/ lamp_ banner of the west\ banner of the east_ h

amps on the pillars are unshaded, showing that you have quitted the darkness of the outer" illustration. approximated below_ diagram 14. the hermetic cross. the neophyte then retires for a short time before commencing the second ritual of this grade, which consists chiefly of symbolic explanations: the "hierophant" says "while the 0= 0 grade represents the portal of the temple, the 1= 10 grade of zelator will admit you into the holy place. without, the altar of burnt offering symbolises the qliphoth- or evil demons. between the altar and the entrance to the holy place stood the laver of brass, as a symbol of the waters of creation" illustration on page 264 approximated below. 31st. 32nd. 29th_ hb:shin hb:taw hb:qof_ hierophant/ red/ lamp_ banner of the west\ banner of the east water=\air

ten squares, thus symbolising the ten sephiroth "the altar of incense was overlaid with gold, to represent essential purity, but the altar before you is black to typify the terrestrial earth. learn then to separate the pure from the impure, the refined and spiritual gold of the alchymist from the black dragon of putrefaction in evil "i now congratulate you on having attained to the 1= 10 grade of zelator, and in recognition thereof i confer on you the mystic title of pereclinos de faustis, which signifies that you are still far from the goal which has been reached by the complete initiates" shortly after this the closing takes place, and the prayer of the spirits of the earth is rehearsed, and the licence to depart pronounced, and in the name of adonai ha aretz, the "hierophant" declares t

ng with fra. v.n. ritual of the 2= 9 grade of theoricus this grade is particularly attributed to the element of air; it refers to the moon, and is attached to the thirty-second path of tau, which alludes to the universe as composed of the four elements, to the kerubim, the qliphoth, the astral plane, and the reflection of the sphere of saturn. after this has been explained, the advancement of the zelator takes place, after which the ritual of the thirty-second path is celebrated "hierophant" to zelator "facing you are the portals of the thirty- second, thirty-first, and twenty-ninth paths leading from the grade of zelator to the three other grades which are beyond. the only path now open to you, however, is the thirty-second, which leads to the 2= 9 grade of theoricus, and which you must t

y, but chosen so as to "show off" superficial knowledge "hiereus "the sphinx of egypt spake and said 'i am the synthesis of the elemental forces: i am also the symbol of man: i am life: and i am death: i am the child of the night of time "hierophant "the priest with the mask of osiris spake and said 'thou canst not pass the gate of the eastern heaven: except thou canst tell me my name "kerux" for zelator "thou art nu: the goddess of the firmament of air. thou art harmakhis, lord of the eastern sun "hierophant "in what sign and symbol dost thou come "kerux" for zelator "in the letter aleph, with the banner of light, and the symbol of equated forces "hierophant (falling back and making with fan the sign of aquarius, aquarius, before zelator "in the sign of the man, child of air, art thou pur

re zelator "in the sign of the man, child of air, art thou purified- pass thou on" illustration on page 267 approximated below. hb:taw_ hb:shin_ hb:qof tablet of air_ lamp/ dais pentacle_ h fan. lights shaded_ black white_ kerux hegemon_ tablet of earth_ fan_ hell_ eden/ salt salt/ red lamp) o_ cup_ hiereus_ diagram 20. arrangement of the temple for the 32nd path in the 2= 9 ritual. similarly the zelator passes the lion, the eagle, and the bull. the "hierophant" then explains to the zelator the symbolism of the cubical cross, as follows "the cubical cross is a fitting emblem of the equilibrated and balanced forces of the elements. it is composed of twenty-two squares externally, which refer to the twenty-two letters placed thereon. twenty and two are the letters of the eternal voice in the

original four lines from the outermost circle to the outer edge of the outermost square, forming twelve equal divisions of the outer ring in all. the "hegemon" then explains his tablet, which contains the occult symbolism of the garden of eden and the holy city of the apocalypse; and the "kerux" also his- the seven infernal mansions and the four seas.6 after which the "hierophant" confers on the zelator the title of the thirty- second path; the zelator then quits the temple for a short time before passing to the grade of theoricus. the ceremony of theoricus is opened by the "hierophant" who says to the zelator "frater pereclinos de faustis: as in the grade of 1= 10 there were given the symbolical representations of the tree of knowledge of the good and evil of the gate of eden and of the

eden and of the holy place: so in the 2= 9 of theoricus the 'sanctum sanctorum' with the ark and the kerubim is shown: as well as the garden of eden, with which it coincides, while in the thirty-second path leading thereunto, through which you have just passed, the kerubic guardians are represented; and the palm-trees, or trees of progression in the garden of eden. honoured "hegemon" conduct the zelator to the west, and place him there before the portal of the thirty-second path through which he has just entered" the zelator then seeks entrance by the caduceus of hermes, the symbolism of which the "hegemon" explains to him. 268 6 "see 777" cols. cvi, cvii, p. 23. illustration on page 269 approximated below_ hb:resh hb:samekh hb:tzaddi/ tablet/ of air_ kamea la/ dais) pentacle moon of mp

which is a letter shin. in the middle of this stick is a letter aleph, and near the bottom is a letter mem. illustration on page 269 described "diagram 25. the altar symbol in the 2= 9 ritual" this is a downward pointing equilateral triangle. inside the triangle is a calvary cross. a smaller equilateral triangle emerges above the cross-arm of the calvary cross, only the upper angles visible. the zelator is then instructed in the sign, grip, grand word &c: after which the 269 "hegemon" rises and conducts the zelator to the "hiereus" who explains to him the tablet of "the duplicate form of the alchemical sephiroth."8 the "hegemon" then explains to him "the geometrical lineal figures attributed to the planets";9 and the "kerux "the sixteen figures of geomancy."10 the "hierophant" congratulat

wed by the advancement. the theoricus first gives the necessary signs, and then, as before, solemnly pledges himself to secrecy, after which he is conducted to the east and placed between the mystic pillars. the "hierophant" then says to him "before you are the portals of the thirty-first, thirty-second and twenty-ninth paths. of these, as you already know, the central one leads from the 1= 10 of zelator to the 2= 9 of theoricus. that on the left hand, which is now open to you, is the thirty-first, which leads from the 1= 10 of zelator to the 3= 8 of practicus. take in your right hand the pyramid of flame, and follow your guide axiokersa11 the kabir, who leads you through the path of fire. in this ritual the three cabiri are made to represent the triangle of fire, thus: axieros, the first

which follow the 0= 0, excepting the portal, which consists more of symbols and their explanations than of rites and ceremonials, are more inclined to obsess than to illuminate. of course it may be urged that as they constitute four great trials, it is after all a greater test to be placed under a false guide than an honest one. but indeed, if this be so, then most certainly should the neophyte, zelator, theoricus or practicus travel his own road unhelped by others; further, he should not be tempted by others, and when he is hopelessly entangled be relieved of his trials like the reader of a fairy-tale who invariably finds that after the most monstrous difficulties the hero and heroine always marry and live happily ever afterwards. it is a better trial of the powers of a swimmer to let hi

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ry, of that greater glory which alone can be comprehended by one who is an adept: yet again, but the shadow of that supreme glory which is neither the shrine nor the flame, but the life of the master. from the commencement of this history we have ever found frater p. valiantly battling with the elemental forces. as a hoodwinked neophyte he was led into the colossal darkness of malkuth to become a zelator in the hidden mysteries of earth. here he found a kingdom seemingly so balanced in its scintillating intelligence that he little suspected that its overwhelming glory was but the reflection of the supernal flame on the dark face of the waters in which slept the invisible coils of the drowsing serpent of human will. here, on account of its intense darkness, all became to him clear as crysta

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is path connects to the circle representing hod. extending at an angle from the circle of malkut to the right is the path of qof, with these words "methods of divination. this path connects to the circle representing netzach. the ringed circle representing yesod has "ritual cxx" arched between its rings at the bottom and the following words written inside "posture hatha yoga control of breathing. zelator liber ccxx the forging of the magic sword" extending upward from the circle of yesod is the path of samekh, interrupted by the crossing path of peh. these words are on it "rising on the planes. this path is also interrupted by the center of a crescent before continuing on to the circle representing tipheret. extending at an angle from the circle of yesod to the left is the path of resh, wi

d of the probation he passes ritual dclxxi, which constitutes him a neophyte. 2 "the neophyte" his duties are laid down in paper b, class d. he receives liber vii. examination in liber o, caps i.-iv, theoretical and practical. examination in the four powers of the sphinx. practical. four tests are set. further, he builds up the magic pentacle. finally he passes ritual cxx, which constitutes him a zelator. 5 3 "the zelator" his duties are laid down in paper c, class d. he receives liber ccxx, xxvii, and dcccxiii. examinations in posture and control of breath (see equinox no. i. practical. further, he is given two meditation-practices corresponding to the two rituals dclxxi. and cxx (examination is only in the knowledge of, and some little practical acquaintance with, these meditations. the

ther, he is given two meditation-practices corresponding to the two rituals dclxxi. and cxx (examination is only in the knowledge of, and some little practical acquaintance with, these meditations. the complete results, if attained, would confer a much higher grade) 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

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oner's robe is fitted for performance of all general invocations and especially for the i. of the h. g. a; a white and gold nemmes may be worn. these robes may also be worn by assistant magi in all composite rituals of the white. the neophyte's robe is fitted for all elemental operations. a black and gold nemmes may be worn. assistant magi may wear these in all composite rituals of the black. the zelator's robe is fitted for all rituals involving i o, and for the infernal rites of luna. in the former case an uraeus crown and purple nemmes, in the latter a silver nemmes should be worn. the practicus' robe is fitted for all rituals involving i i, and for the rites of mercury. in the former case an uraeus crown and green nemmes, in the latter a nemyss of shot silk, should be worn. the philoso

rmorvm svb figvra ccccxii. the obeah and the wanga; the work of the wand and the work of the sword; these he shall learn and teach "liber l, i, 37 "the pentacle" take pure wax, or a plate of gold, silver-gilt or electrum magicum. the diameter shall be eight inches, and the thickness half an inch. let the neophyte by his understanding and ingenium devise a symbol to represent the universe. let his zelator approve thereof. let the neophyte engrave the same upon the plate with his own hand and weapon. let it when finished be consecrated as he hath skill to perform, and kept wrapped in silk of emerald green "the dagger" let the zelator take a piece of pure steel, and beat it, grind it, sharpen it, and polish it, according to the art of the swordsmith. let him further take a piece of oak wood

pped in silk of emerald green "the dagger" let the zelator take a piece of pure steel, and beat it, grind it, sharpen it, and polish it, according to the art of the swordsmith. let him further take a piece of oak wood, and carve a hilt. the length shall be eight inches. 17 let him by his understanding and ingenium devise a word to represent the universe. let his practicus approve thereof. let the zelator engrave the same upon his dagger with his own hand and instruments. let him further gild the wood of the hilt. let it when finished be consecrated as he hath skill to perform, and kept wrapped in silk of golden yellow "the cup" let the practicus take a piece of silver and fashion therefrom a cup. the height shall be 8 inches, and the diameter 3 inches. let him by his understanding and inge

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not to be learned from books "g.c.j" william northam "robemaker" 9 henrietta street, southampton street, strand telephone- 5400 central= mr. northam begs to announce that he has been entrusted with the manufacture of all robes and other ceremonial apparel of members of the a. a. and its adepts and aspirants. no. 0. probationer's robe. pounds5 0 0 1" superior quality. 7 0 0 2. neophyte's. 6 0 0 3. zelator symbol added to no. 2. 1 0 0 4. practicus" 3. 1 0 0 5. philosophus" 4. 1 0 0 6. dominus liminis" 5. 1 0 0 7. adeptus (without" 0 or 1. 3 0 0 8 (within. 10 0 0 9. adeptus major. 10 0 0 10. adeptus exemptus. 10 0 0 11. magister templi. 50 0 0 the probationer's robe is fitted for performance of all general invocations and especially for the i. of the h. g. a; a white and gold nemmes may be wo

oner's robe is fitted for performance of all general invocations and especially for the i. of the h. g. a; a white and gold nemmes may be worn. these robes may also be worn by assistant magi in all composite rituals of the white. the neophyte's robe is fitted for all elemental operations. a black and gold nemmes may be worn. assistant magi may wear these in all composite rituals of the black. the zelator's robe is fitted for all rituals involving i o, and for the infernal rites of luna. in the former case an uraeus crown and purple nemmes, in the latter a silver nemmes should be worn. the practicus' robe is fitted for all rituals involving i i, and for the rites of mercury. in the former case an uraeus crown and green nemmes, in the latter a nemyss of shot silk, should be worn. the philoso

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bsolute truth. so also are the philosophies. to the adept, seeing all these things from above, there seems nothing to choose between buddha and mohammed, between atheism and theism. 20. the many change and pass; the one remains. even as wood and coal and iron burn up together in one great flame, if only that furnace be of transcendent heat; so in the alembic of this spiritual alchemy, if only the zelator blow sufficiently upon his furnace all the systems of earth are consumed in the one knowledge. 21. nevertheless, as a fire cannot be started with iron alone, in the beginning one system may be suited for one seeker, another for another. 22. we therefore who are without the chains of ignorance, look closely into the heart of the seeker and lead him by the path which is best suited to his na

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thyr. liber lxv. liber cordis cincti serpente. an account of the relations of the aspirant with his holy guardian angel. this book is given to probationers, as the attainment of the knowledge and conversation of the holy guardian angel is the crown of the outer college. similarly liber vii is given to neophytes, as the grade of master of the temple is the next resting-place, and liber ccxx to the zelator, since that carries him to the highest of all possible grades. liber xxvii is given to the practicus, as in this book is the ultimate foundation of the highest theoretical qabalah, and liber dcccxiii to the philosophus, as it is the foundation of the highest practical qabalah. liber vi. liber o vel manus et sagitt. the instructions given in this book are too loose to find place in the clas

vel armorum. an instruction for the preparation of the elemental instruments. the equinox 32 liber cdlxxiv. liber os abysmi vel daath. an instruction in a purely intellectual method of entering the abyss. liber dcccxi. energized enthusiasm. this course is specially adapted to the task of this grade, the attainment of control of the body of light, development of intuition, et cetera. course iv the zelator will be examined in the following books: liber ccxx. liber l vel legis sub figur ccxx as delivered by xciii unto dclxvi. this book is the foundation of the new on, and thus of the whole of our work. liber cmlxiii (only the short note pertains to class a) this book is a superb collection of litanies appropriate to the signs of the zodiac. liber cmxiii. liber viae memoriae. gives methods for

d gold into a single invisible point, whereof naught may be spoken. 16. for the magistry of this opus is a secret magistry and the sign of the master thereof is a certain ring of lapis-lazuli with the name of my master, who am i, and the eye in the midst thereof. 17. also he spake and said: this is a secret sign, and thou shalt not disclose it unto the profane, nor unto the neophyte, nor unto the zelator, nor unto the practicus, nor unto the philosophus, nor unto the lesser adept, nor unto the greater adept. 18. but unto the exempt adept thou shalt disclose thyself if thou have need of him for the lesser operations of thine art. 19. accept the worship of the foolish people, whom thou hatest. the fire is not defiled by the altars of the ghebers, nor is the moon contaminated by the incense o

his cannot be dealt with fully in this place, nor would they be of the slightest interest to our readers. suffice it to say that frater v.i.o. had pledged himself to work on certain lines for six months and that these lines had been laid down by frater p.a. his duty was then fairly clear, so he practically severed himself from obtaining guidance from either his old neophyte or his newly appointed zelator, until that period of work, to which he felt bound by his own oath to himself, was over, and at the end of that time, having worked hard and well. those who were guiding and directing his life made the way clear for him, and he found himself in a position to accept the instruction of the a.a, coming under the direct guidance of frater o.m. this event must not be supposed to reflect in any

ect, etc, etc. use this analysis with all emotions. don.t allow yourself to think that your own point of view is the only one. read liber lxv, cap. i: 32.40 and 57.61. this is extremely important: for one thing, if you fail to understand, you will go mad when you come to a certain gate (2) you are inclined to vagueness. this is evidently partly caused by the fog of emotion. before you can pass to zelator, you must know and rule the astral plane throughout. astral journeys, however interesting and even splendid and illuminating, don.t count unless they are willed. if you want to go to your office, and find yourself at the town hall instead, it.s no excuse that the town hall has fine columns! you should drop all .meditations on love. what.s the matter with hate, anyway? from beyond the abyss

ould drop all .meditations on love. what.s the matter with hate, anyway? from beyond the abyss, they look as like each other as two new pennies. you really mean .reflection on love .jones. night thoughts .idle thoughts of an idle fellow. it.s a soul-destroying, mind-fuddling practice. if indulged in, it will absolutely ruin all power of concentration. now here is your examination for the grade of zelator.9 (a) go through a door on which is engraved this figure and explain the figure in detail by means of your visions (b) invoke mercury and hod, and travel till you meet the unicorn mentioned in liber lxv, cap. iii, verse 2. report its conversation fully. 8 [this sort of thing is all wrong. it isn.t really meditation at all. you let your mind rove about, instead of pinning it down to a singl

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gure with a golden, winged crown, seated on a chariot. he has large white wings. one wheel of his chariot is shewn. he wears corslet and buskins of scale armour decorated with a winged lion's head, which symbol also surmounts his crown. his chariot is drawn by a lion. his arms are bare, save for the shoulder-pieces of the corslet, and he bears a torch or fire-wand, somewhat similar to that of the zelator adeptus minor. beneath the chariot are flames, some waved, some salient. swift, strong, hasty; rather violent, yet just and generous; noble and scorning meanness. if ill dignified- cruel, intolerant, prejudiced and ill natured. he rules the heavens from above the last decan of cancer to the second decan of leo; hence he includes most of leo minor. air of fire prince and emperor of salamand

and fertile land; the king of the spirits of earth knight of pentacles a dark winged warrior with winged and crowned helmet: mounted on a light brown horse. equipment as the knight of wands. the winged head of a stag or antelope as a crest. beneath the horse's feet is fertile land with ripened corn. in one hand he bears a sceptre surmounted by a hexagram: in the other a pentacle like that of the zelator adeptus minor. unless very well dignified he is heavy, dull, and material. laborious, clever, and patient in material matters. if ill dignified, he is avaricious, grasping, dull, jealous; not very courageous, unless assisted by other symbols. rules from above 20 degree of leo to 20 degree of virgo. fire of earth king of gnomes. xviii. the queen of the thrones of earth queen of pentacles a

herein are resumed the especial characteristics of the four court cards of the suits suits cards crests symbols hair eyes wands king winged black horse's head black horse, waving flames, club, scarlet cloak red-gold grey or hazel queen leopard's head, winged leopard, steady flames, wand with heavy head or end red-gold blue or brown prince lion's head, winged waved and salient flames, fire wand of zelator adept yellow blue-grey princess tiger's head tiger, leaping flames, gold altar, long club, largest at bottom red-gold blue cups king peacock with opened fan white horse, crab issuing from cup, sea fair blue queen ibis ibis, crayfish issuing from cup, river goldbrown blue prince eagle scorpion, eagle; serpent issuing from cup, lake brown grey or brown princess swan dolphin lotus, sea with s

n sword darkbrown dark queen winged child's head head of man severed, cumulus clouds, drawn sword lightbrown grey prince winged angel's head arch fairies winged, whirling hair, nimbi, drawn sword and sickle dark dark princess medusa's head silver altar, smoke, clouds, drawn sword lightbrown blue pentacles king winged stag's head light-brown horse, ripe cornland, sceptre with hexagram, pentacle as zelator adept dark dark queen winged goat's head barren land, fan, light one side only, sceptre with cube, orb of gold dark dark prince winged bull's flowery land, bull, sceptre with orb and dark- dark book t page 10 of 26 http//www.private.org.il/gd/book-t.html 13/10/2002 of the thirty-six decans here follow the descriptions of the smaller cards of the four suits, thirty-six in number, answering

th which they are in contact. xxi. the lord of strife five of wands two white radiant angelic hands issuant per nubes dexter and sinister. they are clasped together in the grip of the first order "i.e" the four fingers of each right hand crooked into each other, the thumbs meeting above; and they hold, at the same time, by their centres, five wands or torches which are similar unto the wands of a zelator adeptus minor. one wand is upright in the middle; the others cross each other. flames leap from the point of junction. above the middle wand is the sign saturn, and below is that of leo: thus representing the decante. violent strife and boldness, rashness, cruelty, violence, lust, desire, prodigality and generosity; depending on whether the card is well or ill dignified. geburah of hb:y (q

: as it were, at the very pinnacle of success. old age, slothfulness; great wealth, yet sometimes loss in part; heaviness; dullness of mind, yet clever and prosperous in money transactions. malkuth of hb:h (riches and wealth. herein are hb:lavyh and hb:hha'ayh set over this decan as angel rulers. xxvii. the lord of peace restored two of swords or pikes two crossed swords, like the air dagger of a zelator adeptus minor, each held by a white radiant angelic hand. upon the point where the two cross is a rose of five petals, emitting white rays. at the top and bottom of the card are two small daggers, supporting respectively the symbol crescent moon with horns upward thus, and libra representing the decanate. contradictory characters in the same nature, strength through suffering; pleasure aft

n pleasure five of cups or chalices a white radiating angelic hand, holding lotuses or water-lilies, of which the flowers are falling right and left. leaves only, and no buds, surmount them. these lotus stems ascend between the cups in the manner of a fountain, but no water flows therefrom; neither is there water in any of the cups, which are somewhat of the shape of the magical instrument of the zelator adeptus minor. above and below are the symbols of mars and scorpio for the decan. death, or end of pleasure: disappointment, sorrow and loss in those things from which pleasure is expected. sadness, treachery, deceit; ill-will, detraction; charity and kindness ill requited; all kinds of anxieties and troubles from unsuspected and unexpected sources. geburah of hb:h (disappointment in love

DICTIONARY GLOSSARY OF OCCULT TERMINOLOGY

to rise up to the head, bringing enlightenment. yoga, laya: pronounced "lie yoga" it uses breath and visualization to recreate the changes that the physical and spiritual bodies go through during sexual activity. this is usually presented as an allegory of causing the kundalini (q.v) energy to rise. it is the source idea for kundalini yoga (q.v. yoni: a sanskrit term for the female genitalia- z- zelator: a term that means "one who is zealous" in the order of the astral star [o.a.s (q.v, a zelator is the title of the third degree of membership, and correlates to the air of earth in the sephiroth of malkuth (i.e. the citrine colored quarter of malkuth. the primary principle of this grade is based on mastering the element of earth (q.v. zen: a buddhist sect widespread in japan that seeks enl

ENCYCLOPEDIA OF OCCULTISM AND PARAPSYCHOLOGY VOL 1

woodman (another occultist freemason) as chiefs. between 1888 and 1896 the osiris temple was formed at weston-super-mare, somerset; the horus temple at bradford, yorkshire; the amen-ra temple at edinburgh, scotland; and the ahathoor temple in paris. a total of 315 initiations took place during this period. the golden dawn consisted of ten main grades, associated with the symbolism of the kabala: zelator 10 =100, theoricus 20 =90, practicus 30 =80, philosophus 40 =70, adeptus minor 50 =60, adeptus major 60 =50, adeptus exemptus 70 =40, magister templi 80 =30, magus 90 =20, and ipsissimus 100 =10. selected candidates who passed the adeptus minor grade might qualify for admission to a secret second order.the ordo rosae rubeae et aureae crucis (order of the red rose and cross of gold. behind

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spread the law of thelema worldwide. thelema (from the greek word for will) is an approach to magic which attempts to assist the magician in the location of his/her particular destiny or true will. the thelemic magician, having discovered his/her true will is bound to identify with and follow it. members enter the order as a neophyte. work is then pursued in seven successive grades beginning with zelator. these grades or levels closely resemble the grades of the ordo templi orientis, the order that crowley headed during his lifetime. the seven grades are seen as corresponding to the seven chakras of the subtle body in the indian tantric system, the seven planets found in traditional astrology, and the seven metals included in alchemy. members consider themselves a body of free warriors who

. boston: order of the white rose, 1911. clairvoyance. boston: order of the white rose, 1911. melchizedek; or, the secret doctrine of the bible. boston: order of the white rose, 1919. ordo rosae rubeae et aureae crucis (order of rose of ruby and cross of gold) the second order or level of the hermetic order of the golden dawn, usually known by the initials r. r. et a. c. it included the grades of zelator adeptus minor, theoricus adeptus minor, adeptus major, and adeptus exemtis. the group was formed in 1892 by s. l. m. macgregor mathers, with william w. westcott as chief adept. it was kept secret from some members of the golden dawn and accessible only to those who had passed through the basic four grades. the r. r. et a. c. gave instructions in ritual magic. the poet, w. b. yeats was init

GILBERT AE WAITE A MAGICIAN OF MANY PARTS

corderof the golden dawn_ 12_'goldendemonsthatnonecanstay'-anhermeticorderofthegoldendawnearlyin 1867, at a timewhenthe young a. e. waite was preparing for his first communion, the prehistory of the goldendawnwas being acted out. two english freemasons,r.w. little and w.j.hughan, were advanced through a series of grades in the rosicrucian society in scotia (they had been admitted to the first, or zelator grade on 31 december 1866),so that they would be qualified to form a similar society in england.on1 june 1867, at aldermanbury in thecityof london, thesocietasrosicrueianain anglia held its first meeting, although it waslooked upon as a reconstitution rather than an inauguration, for the members maintained that they were reviving a dormant society that had been active during the 1850s. thi

reservations until she was reassured that membership of theorderwouldnotdeplete the ranks of the theosophical society. it offered its members a sequence of initiatory rituals of a very eclectic nature that combined egyptian, kabbalistic, and rosicrucian symbolism, togetherwithprescribed courses of study appropriate to each step in the five grades oftheouterorder-thegrades being those of neophyte, zelator, theoricus, practicus, and philosophus. each grade above that of neophyte was relatedtooneof the ten sephiroth of the kabbalistic treeof life, and these continued beyond theouterorder into a yet more secret second order, whose rituals were distinctly magical.thesecond order, therosaerubeaeetaureaecrucis,had existed from the beginningbuthad worked no rituals, and memberswhoadvanced to becom

which was also a declarationofindependence, there were only fourteen secondordermembers oftheminority faction,butbythetimeofthe second convocation, held on 16 april 1904, waite was able to report an increaseofeight secondordermembers and from theouterorder(including algernon blackwood,arthurmachen, and pamelacolmansmith).hewas also able to tell the membersthatrevised rituals for the neophyte and zelator grades had been completed and were ready for use. meetingsofthe.outerorder267of the. independent and rectifiedritewere held'atmark masons' hall, greatqueenstreet-ashad always been the casewiththeisis-urania temple;butit wasnotuntilearly in 1905267that a home was found for the second. orderand waite could report to the membersthat'thepropertiesofthe secondorderhave been removed from the dep

(noothermembers seem to have joined the universal order; there was a final, embarrassing meetingwithwaite on 6 february 1925.whethercoburnadmitted to adding rituals tothelistofthingsthathe had'tothankhimfor' is unclear;butthey parted finally 'andwithoutfriendship.whena neophyte was initated into the order, the 'step, sign, token and wordsofthe portal' were entrusted to him by the auxiliary frater zelator, acting as 'proclamator et lucifer; on the occasionofcoburn'sinitiation, this office was performed by fraterquisitit veniat,whoatthattime had himself been amember.oftheorderformorethanthree years.onhis form of profession he gave his address as 18 parkhill road, hampstead,nw3;and his occupation as 'proof-reader&editorialwork';his name he gaveinfull-charleswalter stansby williams.amongstuden

and symbolizing the first movement of the divine spirit toward the making of a living soul.thesymbol of theoxis embroidered thereon,withthe inscription:faciesuna,faciescherub. his collar isofblue-green silk, fromwhichdepends a circular lamina, inscribedwiththe letter he, being the he finalofthe divine name. he bears a wand, surmounted by a calvary cross, having acrownuponthe upper arms.thefrater zelator is in symbolical correspondencewiththe guide of the paths and grades. 5. the fraterthurificanswears a red surplice and a collarofgreen silk, fromwhichdepends a circular lamina, inscribedwithan equilateral6, having the apex upward, as a symbol of fire. he is in symbolical correspondencewiththe master.6.thefrateraquariuswears a blue surplice and a collar of orange silk, fromwhichdepends a ci

professional philosopher, and (c) a confirmed addictofcard games];and],shephard,the tarot 'irumps:cosmosinminiature(1985).3.pamelacolmansmith probablyjoinedtheorderon 2 november 1901,buther entry on the roll is undated (the previous signature is so dated and neophytes often entered together, and it may have been closer to the dateofthe schismof1903. by 16 april 1904 she was still in the grade of zelator. 4. this lecture,withotherswrittenand delivered at the same period, is printed inhermeticpapersof a.e. vuzite, edited by the presentwriter(1987. 5. this identification has been made bymrrogerparisious,whowill elaborate the evidence in supportofit in a forthcoming studyofwaite's tarot and its connectionwithyeats.mrparisious also maintains that waite is the model forthecharacter of peter roc

GILBERT THE GOLDEN DAWN TWILIGHT OF THE MAGICIANS

n dawn's seaside temple. it was never a great success, and when cox died in1895his temple died with him. each of the three temples was organized on the same prin255 ciples, having the same hierarachical structure and working iden255 tical rituals.therituals were those devised by mathers, on the basis of westcott's cipher manuscript, for the0260::0260neophyte grade and for the successive grades of zelator(1260=10260),theoricus(2260=9260),practicus<30=80)and philosophus(4260=t),which were the only grades given in the manuscript. these five constituted the whole of the first order grades and to them westcott added three more for the secondorder-adeptusminor(so=6260, adeptus majorw=5260)and adeptus exemptus (7260",o)_and a further three for the secret chiefs of the third order who dwelt solely

GILBERT THE SORCERER AND HIS APPRENTICE

e joined the societas rosicruciana in anglia, he had added macgregor to his name. mathers was led into the s.r.i.a. by frederick holland, who had already encouraged him to take up occult studies but who derided his pretensions to a highland ancestry, and was, no doubt, highly amused by mathers' use of the motto of the clan macgregor 's rioghail mo dhream (royal is my tribe, on his election to the zelator grade" but for all the accompanying pretension, this was the most significant move of mathers' life, for within the s.r.i.a. he met both wynn westcott anddrwoodman, and slowly and carefully began to lay the foundations of the hermetic order of the golden dawn. from 1888 the story of macgregor mathers is the story of the golden dawn,butbefore then, in 1885, he had moved to london, joined an

o war; and we shall see presently, of what and how important occult symbols our 'ancients' or 'antients' are the guardians. the egyptian royal cartouche is, probably, the origin of the armorial bearings of heraldry, the hieroglyphics being the charges; and this cartouche borne upon a pole, formed a banner or symbol, whichever you like to call it. now the seats of the ancients in each point of our zelator grade, are pregnant with meaning. in the one they are arranged in a column,as inleadingthe candidate from the west to the east.in the second point, however,asifthey had then finished their officein thisrespect,they are placed at the cardinal points, apparently to mark still further, yet in a secret manner, some particular relations of thearmsofacrossto the aspirant, who standsin thecentrea

GILBERT R A THE MASONIC CAREER OF A

] a full, documented account of the origins and history of the golden dawn is to be found in ellic howe, the magicians of the golden dawn (routledge, 1972. 21[21] the royal masonic cyclopaedia of history, rites, symbolism and biography (john hogg, 1877. the tables are on pp. 617-18. 22[22] according to the golden dawn's address book and record of members' progress, waite had attained the grade of zelator in september 1891. he was no. 98 on the order's roll and, from the dates of initiation of surrounding members, june 1891 seems to be his date of entry. he demitted in 1893 23[23] an insignificant work on fortune-telling, published by redway. waite never permitted his connection with implication that his german mentor was involved with the grand orient of france, or whether waite hoped that

mede lodge until 1920 when he moved from ealing in west london to ramsgate in kent, after which time his association with craft masonry faded although he remained a member of his mother lodge until his death. the higher degrees and the secret tradition as soon as he had been raised, waite began his quest for higher degrees in earnest. on 10 april 1902 he and blackden were admitted to the grade of zelator in the s.r.i.a, having been proposed by palmer-thomas and seconded by westcott- both of whom were keen to have waite as a member. the two new rosicrucians then proceeded to the holy royal arch, being exalted in metropolitan chapter no. 1507 on 1 may 1902, following this one week later with their installation as knights templar at the consecration of the king edward vii preceptory. here the

GNOSTIC CATECHISM

] a full, documented account of the origins and history of the golden dawn is to be found in ellic howe, the magicians of the golden dawn (routledge, 1972. 21[21] the royal masonic cyclopaedia of history, rites, symbolism and biography (john hogg, 1877. the tables are on pp. 617-18. 22[22] according to the golden dawn's address book and record of members' progress, waite had attained the grade of zelator in september 1891. he was no. 98 on the order's roll and, from the dates of initiation of surrounding members, june 1891 seems to be his date of entry. he demitted in 1893 23[23] an insignificant work on fortune-telling, published by redway. waite never permitted his connection with implication that his german mentor was involved with the grand orient of france, or whether waite hoped that

mede lodge until 1920 when he moved from ealing in west london to ramsgate in kent, after which time his association with craft masonry faded although he remained a member of his mother lodge until his death. the higher degrees and the secret tradition as soon as he had been raised, waite began his quest for higher degrees in earnest. on 10 april 1902 he and blackden were admitted to the grade of zelator in the s.r.i.a, having been proposed by palmer-thomas and seconded by westcott- both of whom were keen to have waite as a member. the two new rosicrucians then proceeded to the holy royal arch, being exalted in metropolitan chapter no. 1507 on 1 may 1902, following this one week later with their installation as knights templar at the consecration of the king edward vii preceptory. here the

GOLDEN DAWN INVOKING PENTAGRAM RITUAL OF EARTH

sser invoking pentagram ritual as an introduction ritual to the elemental earth principle of nature, while still adhering to principles set forth by the founders. this lesser invoking ritual should be used as a daily ritual which will help invoke the energy and call the spiritual forces into ones temple or ritual space. it is recommended to be perfomed in the mornings for as long as one is in the zelator grade. relax and perform the fourfould breath perform the qabalistic cross 1. touching the forehead, say atah. 2. touching the breast, say malkuth. 3. touching the right shoulder, say ve-geburah. 4. touching the left shoulder, say ve-gedulah. 5. clasping the hands upon the breast, say le-olam, amen. facing east, use the index finger of the right hand, a dagger, or the white end of the oute

right hand michael (mee-chai-el. see another great archangel at your left, who rises up from the vegetation of the earth in robes of citrine, olive, russet, and black, holding stems of ripened wheat. say "on my left hand uriel (ur-ee-el (say "for about me flames the pentagram, and in the column shines the six-rayed star" give the adoration to the lord of the universe go to the north and give the zelator sign facing north recite the prayer of the gnomes: o invisible king who, taking the earth for foundation, didst hollow its depths to fill them with thy almighty power. thou whose name shaketh the arches of the world! thou who causest the seven metals to flow through the veins of the rocks! king of the seven lights! rewarder of the subterranean workers! lead us into the desirable air and in

er dost withhold the wages of thy workmen! o silver whiteness! o golden splendor! o crown of living and melodious diamond! thou who wearest the heavens on thy finger like a ring of sapphire! thou who hidest beneath the earth in the kingdom of gems, the marvelous seed of the stars! live, reign, and be thou the eternal dispenser of the treasures whereof thou hast made us the wardens! amen. give the zelator sign repeat the qabalistic cross. note: a few of the benefits that may be obtained from this ritual; it will aid in grounding mental and emotional conditions, it will allow the student to call forth the four elements of earth within his/her circle, and the zelator will have the ability to commune with the great archangel uriel. a few basic rules should be kept in mind when performing the r

have the ability to commune with the great archangel uriel. a few basic rules should be kept in mind when performing the ritual. while in the learning stage, it is advisable not to perform it before going to sleep. the energies invoked may be too potent for a novice and therefore may disturb one's peace of mind, making it hard to get any rest. keep in mind that the archangels are to be facing the zelator in the ritual, and lastly, that it is not necessary to perform the l.b.r.p. after this under normal circumstances. what is meant by normal circumstances is to say that other than conditions of using the ritual for balancing, grounding and conversing with the archangel auriel, it is usually not necessary to banish afterwar uthe sanctuary of maat order of the golden dawn- content http//www.r

GOLDEN DAWN LESSER INVOKING RITUAL OF THE PENTAGRAM LIRP

lack, holding stems of ripened wheat. say "on my left hand uriel (ur-ee-el (say "for about me flames the pentagram, and in the column shines the six-rayed star" repeat the qabalistic cross. note: a few of the benefits that may be obtained from the l.i.r.p; it will aid in grounding mental and emotional conditions, it will allow the student to call forth the four elements within his circle, and the zelator will have the ability to commune with the four great archangels. a few basic rules should be kept in mind when performing the ritual. while in the learning stage, it is advisable not to perform the l.i.r.p. before going to sleep. the energies invoked may be too potent for a novice and therefore may disturb one's peace of mind, making it hard to get any rest. keep in mind that the archangel

bility to commune with the four great archangels. a few basic rules should be kept in mind when performing the ritual. while in the learning stage, it is advisable not to perform the l.i.r.p. before going to sleep. the energies invoked may be too potent for a novice and therefore may disturb one's peace of mind, making it hard to get any rest. keep in mind that the archangels are to be facing the zelator in the ritual, and lastly, that it is not necessary to perform the l.b.r.p. after the l.i.r.p. under normal circumstances. what is meant by normal circumstances is to say that other than conditions of using the ritual for balancing, grounding and conversing with the archangels, it is usually not necessary to banish afterwar uthe sanctuary of maat order of the golden dawn- content http//www

GOLDEN DAWN MEDITATION WITH THE ARCHANGEL AURIEL

is to say that other than conditions of using the ritual for balancing, grounding and conversing with the archangels, it is usually not necessary to banish afterwar uthe sanctuary of maat order of the golden dawn- content http//www.ritual-magic.com/welcome/modules.php?name=content. 1 of 2 6/27/2004 8:01 am meditation with the archangel auriel meditation with the archangel auriel for the grade of zelator for this ritual the zelator will need a black robe, black and white striped nemyss,and the outer wand of double power. upon the altar should be a black candle, a paten of bread and salt, and a talismanic emblem with the archangel name of uriel painted white on a black background in hebrew. the temple is to be arranged in accordance with the zelator hall (as in the second part of the initia

and face east. give the adoration to the lord of the universe: holy art thou, lord of the universe (projection sign) holy art thou, whom nature hath not formed (ps) holy art thou, the vast and the mighty one (ps) lord of the light, and of the darkness (sign of silence) stand in one place, pivot clockwise and bow to each of the other archangels, air, fire, then water. go to the north and give the zelator sign (see the archangel auriel respond by making the sign in return) begin meditation with the archangel auriel "facing north standing or sitting with your eyes closed, visualize as clearly as possible all the details of auriel. the colors he may be wearing, the the sanctuary of maat order of the golden dawn- content http//www.ritual-magic.com/welcome/modules.php?name=content. 2 of 2 6/27/

e your visualization established, let go of your reasoning. merely be receptive; feel and allow your heart with your astral eyes to be your only senses. listen with your feelings to any words, inspirations or emotions that he may be communicating to you. you may stay in this state for as long as you wish. you may end the meditation here, simply thanking him for coming into your presence. give the zelator sign go to the west of the altar. with the white end of the wand, trace the lesser invoking pentagram over the bread and salt. place the wand aside. consume the bread and salt. as you consume the repast of earth, meditate on the talismanic emblem for an extended period of time. take as much time as you need. perform the reverse circumambulation (go to the east and say "i now release any sp

GOLDEN DAWN SUPREME INVOKING RITUAL OF THE PENTAGRAM

f the practicus. turn to the north and trace a large invoking pentagram of spirit passive. thrust though the center of the pentagram and vibrate "nanta" trace the spirit sigil in the center and intone "agla" give the lvx signs. then trace the invoking pentagram of earth and vibrate "emor dial hectega" draw the sigil of taurus in the center of the pentagram and intone "adonai" give the sign of the zelator. keep the arm extended. turn to face the east. extend both arms out in the form of a cross and say "before me, raphael. behind me, gabriel. on my right hand, michael. on my left hand, uriel. for about me flames the pentagram, and in the column shines the six-rayed star" repeat the qabalistic cross. notes: 1. excerpted from the "ritual use of magical tools" chic and tabatha cicero, 2000, ll

GOLDEN DAWN RITUALS B

the north. let the adept be aware that when invoking, it is better to look toward the position of the winds. the earth is ever turning on her poles and thus more subject to their influence. but if the adept shall venture unto their abodes as in traveling in the spirit vision, it is better to take their position in the zodiac. when tracing the pentagram of, thou shall give the 5=6 sign, for l, the zelator sign, for m, the theoricus sign, for n, that of practicus, and for o, the sign of the philosophus. the pentagram may be used 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

enter of the pentagram. vibrate the name "alga" stab it on the last syllable. perform the 5=6 signs. c) draw the banishing earth pentagram, visualizing it russet. vibrate the names "mor dial hctga (ee-more dee-ahl heck-tay-gah. stab it on the last syllable. d) draw the sign of b in the center of the pentagram, visualizing it olive. vibrate the name "ynda" stab it on the last syllable. perform the zelator grade sign. step 6 perform the evocation of the archangels and finish with the qabalistic crofoc-c1 the hexagram ritual and the complete hexagram symbol r. r. e t a. c. z e l a t o r a d e p t u s m i n o r 2 as in the manuscript on the pentagram, let the z.a.m. study well the complete symbol of the hexagram. as of the time of this writing, the complete symbol of the hexagram, as taught by

GOLDEN DAWN RITUALS D

e north is d, which is. 23 now look at the inside angles and observe these as the angles of the four elements in the microcosm. k, the kerubic of air in the east, e, the kerubic of fire in the south, h, the kerubic of water in the west, and b, the kerubic of earth in the nor od tools of the inner order r. r. e t a. c. z e l a t o r a d e p t u s m i n o r 2 the lotus wand should be carried by the zelator adeptus minor at all meetings of the second order in which he has the right to be present. the lotus wand must be consecrated by himself alone. he can not have the help or assistance of any other individual. we use a temporary or simplified consecration in the zelator grade. remember, at one time, the lotus wand was strictly for the inner order, for zelator adeptus minor on up. but in the

ceptable, perhaps, that an uninitiated individual or a member of the outer order might have their wand wrapped in the inappropriate colors, but it is not acceptable once a person has entered the second order to have their wand in anything other than in white silk or linen of some sort. this particular lesson will not emphasize the building of the wand, for information on that, you can look in the zelator grade manual. however, i will point out that the bands which separate the colors should be white. now, in the past, people have painted them black, gray, gold and any number of colors, but because we are talking about a rainbow of colors, it is important that the white be emphasized between the colors as the white permeates through all things. so, if your wand does not have the white strip

the colors should be white. now, in the past, people have painted them black, gray, gold and any number of colors, but because we are talking about a rainbow of colors, it is important that the white be emphasized between the colors as the white permeates through all things. so, if your wand does not have the white stripes, please correct it as soon as possible (the lotus flower is taught in the zelator manual, and the center is orange or gold, or a brass bolt may be used to hold it together. again, we will not emphasize the building of the wand itself as there are several different methods that people have employed and all of them are very good. when the adept wishes to banish in the microcosm as in the l.b.r.p. he should hold the black end, when you wish to banish in the macrocosm as in

GOLDEN DAWN RITUALS F

rose cross, hold the lotus wand by the b band and recite the following "and the fourth river is euphrates" trace a circle over the arm and draw the invoking passive spirit pentagram and vibrate the names "nanta, alga" give the l.v.x. signs. trace the invoking earth pentagram, intoning and vibrating the names of god borne upon the banner of the north. 7 "mor dial hctga, ynda" finish by giving the zelator grade sign. note: each pentagram of spirit active and passive and invoking elemental pentagrams should be traced within a circle. the rose cross lamen is one of the most powerful pieces of spiritual telesmata that the adept posseses. it is important to draw a circle around the lamen, to contain the energy to that particular location or talisman. step 15 holding the white portion of the lot

GOLDEN DAWN RITUALS K

art thou the vast and mighty one, ruler of the light and the darkness (chief adept changes place with third adept. third adept as hierophant inductor performs the ceremony of the opening of portal. any other adept can take the place of the associate officer in west) third adept. very honored fraters and sorors, assist me to open the portal of the vault of the adepti. give the signs of a neophyte, zelator, theoricus, practicus, and philosophus (done) very honored associate adept, what is the additional mystic title bestowed on a philosophus as a link with the second order. associate adept "phrath" third adept "to what does it allude" hodos "to the fourth river of eden" third adept "what is the sign" hodos "the sign of the rending asunder of the veil" third adept "what is the word" hodos "pe

GOLDEN DAWN RITUALS Z1

nce on the force of divine severity for overpowering the evil. it is a symbol of tremendous strength and fortitude and is a synthesis of the office of the hiereus as in regards to the temple, as opposed to his office as in regards to the outer world. for these reasons, it should always be worn by the hiereus. the banner of the west completes the symbols of the hiereus. it is thus explained in the zelator grade "the white triangle refers to the three paths 10 connecting twklm with the other sephiroth, while the red cross is the hidden knowledge of the divine nature which is to be obtained through their aid. the cross and triangle together represent life and light" in addition to this explanation from the zelator grade, it represents eternally the possibility of rescuing the evil and in it

d by the upper part of the caduceus" in addition to this explanation, the cup represents the receptacle and collector of the more fluidic forces of the light, and is the symbol of an inexhaustible bowl of libation from which reservoir the adept may draw the reserved forces of the light, which is a matter that again calls for meditation. the lamen of the dadouchos is thus explained in the grade of zelator "the hermetic cross, which is also known as fylfot, hammer of thor, and swastika, is formed of seventeen squares taken from a square of twenty-five lesser squares. these seventeen fitly represent a, the four elements and the twelve signs of the zodiac" in addition to this, the lamen has a more extended meaning. the hermetic cross, the bolt of whirling flame which is represented by the cros

) according to the god form used. thus, hierophant, hiereus, and kerux are more natural offices for fraters, while hegemon, stolistes and dadouchos are more natural for sorors, but the office itself carries no implication of sex and sometimes the psychic balance of a ceremony may be better maintained when a frater is hegemon and a soror is hierophant. the hierophant must be of the 5=6 grade and a zelator adeptus minor. the hiereus must be at least a philosophus, and the hegemon at least a practicus but preferably a philosophus. the kerux must be at least a theoricus while the stolistes and the dadouchos must be at least a zelator. a neophyte is only qualified for sentinel. in case the feminine forms of the names of the officers should wish to be known, they are as follows: 14 v.h. hieropha

GOLDEN DAWN RITUALS ZAM12

thou lord of the universe, for thy glory flows out to the ends of the universe, rejoicing (drops arms to the side, then extends arms forward as in a greeting with palm upwards "i invite you all, you glorious beings of the great northern quadrangle, ye mighty archangels, angels, kings, rulers, and elementals. come now, assemble in this temple to partake with us of this holy eucharist" all make the zelator grade sign" first adept (moves to the east facing east "all kneel. oh lord of the universe, the vast and mighty one, ruler of the light and the darkness. we adore thee and we invoke thee. thou who art all powerful and beyond all things, we love thee and give thee our undaunted workings. bless these elements, sanctify them and glorify them. give unto them the breath of life. amen" second ad

GOLDEN DAWN RITUALS ZAM15

he may enter into the center of his/her being and there receive the vision of the clear light, and thus accomplish his/her true will" 7 step 29 pause for a while for meditation, then close by the usual formuisthe magical sword r. r. e t a. c. z e l a t o r a d e p t u s m i n o r 2 preface to the magical sword by g. h. frater p.c.a. originally in the r.r. et a.c, the magical sword was made by the zelator adeptus minor. it was at the z.a.m. level of adeptus minor that the four elemental tools, the lotus wand, and the magical sword were made. since we now allow members of the outer order to make their tools, one in each grade, it is appropriate to require the adeptus minor to make and consecrate his/her sword. this in no way changes the classical currents of the order, it just allows a welli

GOLDEN DAWN RITUALS ZAM24

spirit moved at the beginning (makes a cross with the cup) all give practicus grade sign or the sign of your grade" kerux (kerux passes to the north and faces the stolistes "all face north" stolistes (turns to the north, holding the paten on high "let us adore the lord of the universe. holy art thou, lord of the earth, which thou hast made for thy footstool (makes a cross with the paten) all give zelator grade sign or the sign of your grade" kerux (passes around the temple to his place "all face toward the altar" hegemon (stands east of the altar, facing west, and holding the lamp of the kerux on high) let us adore the lord of the universe. holy art thou, who art in all things, in whom are all things. if i climb to heaven, thou art there, and if i go down to hell, thou art there also. if i

GOLDEN DAWN RITUALS ZAM3

en imprisoned by this ceremony. go back to thine own abodes and habitation with the blessings of yehashua yehovashah, for i now declare this rite in the hall of the neophyte duly closed" hierophant "khabs" hiereus "am" hegemon "pekht" hiereus "konx" hegemon "om" hierophant "pax" hegemon "light" hierophant "in" hiereus "extension" bell/ 13.f full moon healing vigil of the r.r. et a.c. r.r. et a.c. zelator adeptus minor 2 the full moon healing vigil is one of the sacred responsibilities of all fraters and sorors of our rosicrucian fraternity. it is a sacred vigil that links each of us who are sworn to the trust of human spiritual evolution and to the masters, our more ancient fraters and sorors who went before us. many of them have chosen not to move on to other worlds, stars, or the clear

GOLDEN DAWN RITUALS ZAM4

the pinnacle of projected power, let the adept say "khabs om pekht" followed by the sign of silence. chief adept will say "konx om pax. light in extension" followed by the sign of silence. step 15 let the adept now descend at his or her own pace and close with the usual banishind the advanced meditation of rah ynda r. r. e t a. c. z e l a t o r a d e p t u s m i n o r 2 this meditation is for the zelator adeptus minor and should be performed on a regular basis to obtain divine guidance and to reach higher levels of malkuth, i.e. briah. this ritual will also strengthen the neschamah as well as radically give you more control of the elements. step 1 perform the l. b. r. p, b. r. h. and s. i. r. p. step 2 begin deep middle pillar breathing until your nephesch is filled with divine white brill

iance. step 3 formulate the following in white, flashing brilliance: a d r a h n y n d a y h a r rah ynda 3 this can also be painted on black poster board in white letters or the poster board may be in the four elemental colors. this will require much more work, but will give you more elemental control, whereas the white letters on black will elevate you spiritually and be of great service to the zelator adeptus minor in the overall achievement of the great work. step 4 pronounce the name slowly, vibrating it a minimum of seven times, though more would be better. make the letters flash and glow. step 5 invoke the telesmatic image of rah ynda in your sphere of sensation. make certain the image fills your entire universe (see lesson on telesmatic images) step 6 continue by the formula of the

HAMIL THE ROSICRUCIAN SEER

ry of the society, that hockley andk.r.h.mackenzie had assisted at its formation, the letters to irwin clearly show that hockley's first contact with the sria was through irwin's bristol college of which he was elected a member in1872.it seems clear that irwin accepted hockley as a true rosicrucian adept, for there appears to have been no necessity for him to go to bristol to be inducted into the zelator grade of thesria.uponhis being elected a member of the college,inabsentia,irwin. by post advanced him to the vii degree ofadeptusexemptus,the highest grade irwin could confer in his college. hockley never attended the bristol collegebutwas pressed by irwin to prepare a paper for them. he sent a copy of one of hiscrystal:experiments 'evenings with indwellersofthespirit world'.averbatimintro

tan college. irwin made him a member of the bristol college, for which he wrote a paper as well as a being a regular contributor tothefreemasonandtherosicrucian.5 john boyd (1809-78, a well-known and immensely popular london freemason of his day who did much work for the three masonic charitable institutions and was appointed grand pursuivant of the united grand lodge of england in 1872. took the zelator grade in the metropolitan college sria on 14 january 1869 but although a regular attender did not progress further.hockley'slettersto theirwins45i will not longer tire your patiencebuttrusting i may have the pleasure of receiving better news of your health allow me to remain most fraternally yours. address from 8th to 29thjuly 'northumberland arms, alnwick, northumberland'.1see note2of let

KNOWLEDGE LECTURE TWO

s touch chokmah and binah. the knob touches kether. these are the three supernals. the seven lower sephiroth are embraced by the twin serpents whose heads rest upon chesed and geburah the moon on the tree of life in the moon s increase the pillar of mercy is embraced. in its decrease the pillar of severity is embraced. at the full moon it reflects the sun of tiphare tii- second knowledge lecture (zelator) the names and alchemical symbols of the three principles of nature are: sulphur f mercury h salt g the metals attributed to the planets in alchemy are' lead! gold& tin$ copper or brass% iron# quicksilver (mercury" silver the following terms are used in books about alchemy. they have the meanings gievn below. sol philosophorum the pure living alchemical spirit of gold- the refined essence

together the sephiroth and the twenty-two paths form the 32 paths of the sefer yetzirah, or book of formation. the two pillars on either side of the altar represent: active: the white pillar on the south side. male. adam. pillar of light and fire. right kerub. metatron. passive: the black pillar on the north side. female. eve. pillar of cloud. left kerub. sandalphon. the second meditation let the zelator meditate on a straight line. let him take a ruler or pencil and by moving it a distance equal to its length, outline a square. having done this, let him, after quieting his mind with the rhythmic breathing taught in the first meditation, mentally formulate a cube, and endeavour to discover the significance of this figure and its correspondences. let him meditate upon minerals and crystals

he significance of this figure and its correspondences. let him meditate upon minerals and crystals, choosing especially a crystal of salt, and entering into it, actually feel himself of crystalline formation. 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

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

as conceived by crowley in 1919 (though never carried out by him, in order to publish thelemic and related works. the once secret practices of the magical order ordo templi orientis (oto) revolved around sex magic, which was taught in stages as the students attained the eighth and ninth degrees of the eleven-degree system. however, in the system taught by the abbey, a student who has reached the zelator grade is invited to participate in these practices, which constitute the essence of the next ring within the abbey, known as the sovereign penetralia of the gnosis. zelators are also invited to join the order of thelemites. because the abbey is a secret order,much of its teachings and practices are not revealed to nonmembers. the abbey has about a hundred members, scattered throughout the

LIBER 777

ed king 7 =48 adeptus exemptus hail and fire 5 a mighty warrior in his chariot, armed and crowned 6 =58 adeptus major boils 6 a majestic king, a child, a crucified god 5 =68 adeptus minor 2nd order murrain 7 a beautiful naked woman 4 =78 philosophus flies 8 an hermaphrodite 3 =88 practicus lice 9 a beautiful naked man, very strong 2 =98 theoricus frogs 1010 a young woman crowned and veiled 1 =108 zelator 0 =08 neophyte 1st order water turned to blood cxxiii. english of col. viii, lines 1-10 cxxiv. the heavenly hexagram. cxxv* seven hells of the arabs. cxxvi. their inhabitants. cxxvii* seven heavens of the arabs. 0. 1 dual contending forces& 2 hinderers# 3 concealers' daath] h wiyah hypocrites dar al-jalai 4 breakers in pieces% jahim pagans or idolaters dar as-salam 5 burners$ sakar guebres

mbols in 7 and 8 apparently represent hermaphroditic brass. col. cxiv. the numbers are an addition; each password adds to the mystic number of the sephirah corresponding. vide col. x. col. cxv. the entries in this column were originally given as initials only. col. cxxi. these are golden dawn titles. the a\a\ titles in the 1st order differ slightly; 0 =08 is probationer, 1 =108 is neophyte, 2 =98 zelator and the waiting grade between philosophus and adeptus minor is called dominus liminis. cols. cxxix cxxxii. these are the angels of the shem ha-mephorash or 72-fold divided name of god, a full explanation of which would be beyond the scope of this footnote. see godwin, s.v. shem ha-mephorash. on each row, the name on the left rules the card in question by day, the one on the right by night

LIBER A

.f. 5= 6 cancellarius 1 gthe obeah and the wanga; the work of the wand and the work of the sword; these shall he learn and teach. h.liber l. i. 37. the pentacle. take pure wax, or a plate of gold, silver-gilt or electrum magicum. the diameter shall be eight inches, and the thickness half an inch. let the neophyte by his understanding and ingenium devise a symbol to represent the universe. let his zelator approve thereof. let the neophyte engrave the same upon his plate, with his own hand and weapon. let it when finished be consecrated as he hath skill to perform, and kept wrapped in silk of emerald green. the dagger. let the zelator take a piece of pure steel, and beat it, grind it, sharpen it, and polish it according to the art of the swordsmith. let him further take a piece of oak wood

wrapped in silk of emerald green. the dagger. let the zelator take a piece of pure steel, and beat it, grind it, sharpen it, and polish it according to the art of the swordsmith. let him further take a piece of oak wood, and carve a hilt. the length shall be eight inches. let him by his understanding and ingenium devise a word to represent the universe. let his practicus approve thereof. let the zelator engrave the same upon his dagger with his own hand and instruments. let him further gild the wood of the hilt. let it when finished be consecrated as he hath skill to perform, and kept wrapped in silk of golden yellow. 2 liber a vel armorvm the cup. let the practicus take a piece of silver, and fashion therefrom a cup. the height shall be eight inches, and the diameter three inches. let hi

LIBER ALEPH

ou wilt shall be the whole of the law. liber aleph was written over the winter 1917-18 and first advertised for publication in the .pr monstrance of a.a. in equinox iii (1. it is addressed to charles stansfeld jones, frater achad (o.i.v, parzival, o.i.v.v.i.o, arct on &c, who had not long previously taken the oath of the abyss and declared himself 8 =38 (without bothering to go through the grades zelator to adeptus exemptus inclusive first, and whom at the time crowley believed to be his .magical son. an abortive edition was advertised around 1938 as equinox iii (4; it was finally published posthumously as equinox iii (6) in 1962, edited by karl germer and his brazilian disciple marcelo motta. a corrected edition edited by .hymen us beta. was published by samuel weiser in 1991. this e-text

LIBER CLXV A MASTER OF THE TEMPLE

his cannot be dealt with fully in this place, nor would they be of the slightest interest to our readers. suffice it to say that frater v.i.o. had pledged himself to work on certain lines for six months and that these lines had been laid down by frater p.a. his duty was then fairly clear, so he practically severed himself from obtaining guidance from either his old neophyte or his newly appointed zelator, until that period of work, to which he felt bound by his own oath to himself, was over, and at the end of that time, having worked hard and well. those who were guiding and directing his life made the way clear for him, and he found himself in a position to accept the instruction of the a\a, coming under the direct guidance of frater o.m. this event must not be supposed to reflect in any

ect, etc, etc. use this analysis with all emotions. don t allow yourself to think that your own point of view is the only one. read liber lxv, cap. i: 32 40 and 57 61. this is extremely important: for one thing, if you fail to understand, you will go mad when you come to a certain gate (2) you are inclined to vagueness. this is evidently partly caused by the fog of emotion. before you can pass to zelator, you must know and rule the astral plane throughout. astral journeys, however interesting and even splendid and illuminating, don t count unless they are willed. if you want to go to your office, and find yourself at the town hall instead, it s no excuse that the town hall has fine columns! you should drop all meditations on love. what s the matter with hate, anyway? from beyond the abyss

should drop all meditations on love. what s the matter with hate, anyway? from beyond the abyss, they look as like each other as two new pennies. you really mean reflection on love: jones night thoughts: idle thoughts of an idle fellow. it s a soul-destroying, mind-fuddling practice. if indulged in, it will absolutely ruin all power of concentration. now here is your examination for the grade of zelator.9 (a) go through a door on which is engraved this figure and explain the figure in detail by means of your visions (b) invoke mercury and hod, and travel till you meet the unicorn mentioned in liber lxv, cap. iii, verse 2. report its conversation fully. 8 [this sort of thing is all wrong. it isn t really meditation at all. you let your mind rove about, instead of pinning it down to a singl

LIBER COLLEGII SANCTI

the guidance and guardianship of an order whose omniscience is impeccable, and its ward sure (to be continu a liber collegii s a n c t i sub figura clxxxv being the tasks of the grades and their oaths proper to liber xiii. the publications of the a a in class d from a to g a a publication in class d this paper is to be returned to the chancellor of the a a by the neophyte introducing through his zelator. a a publication in class d. imprimatur. d.d.s. pramonstrator. date. no. a a the task of a probationer 0. let any person be received by a neophyte, the latter being responsible to his zelator. 1. the period of probation shall be at least one year. 2. the aspirant to the a a shall hear the lection (liber lxi) and this note of his office; if he will, shall then procure the robe of a probatio

bring to the a a and in one year from this date may i be admitted to the knowledge and conversation of the a a! witness my hand_ motto_ liberty power destiny life putrefaction death light perception darkness love passion debauch the seal of n.s.f. 5 =6 the seal of v.v.v.v.v. 8 =3 the seal of d.d.s. 7 =4 the seal of o.s.v. 6 =5 this paper is to be returned to the chancellor of the a a through the zelator admitting. a a publication in class d. b. the task of a neophyte 0. let any probationer who has coomplished his task to the satisfaction of the a a be instructed in the proper course of procedure: which is:.let him read through this note of his office, and sign it, paying the sum of one guinea for liber vii which will be given him on his initiation, and one guinea for this portfolio of cla

be of a neophyte, and entrust the same to the care of his neophyte. he shall choose a new motto with deep forethought and intense solemnity, as expressing the clearer consciousness of his aspiration which the year fs probation has given him. let him make an appointment with his neophyte at the pleasure of the latter for the ceremony of initiation. 1. the neophyte shall not proceed to the grade of zelator in less than eight months; but shall hold himself free for four days for advancement at the end of that period. 2. he shall pass the four tests called the powers of the sphinx. 3. he shall apply himself to understand the nature of his initation. 4. he shall commit to memory a chapter of liber vii; and furthermore, he shall study and practice liber o in all its branches: also he shall begin

imself to understand the nature of his initation. 4. he shall commit to memory a chapter of liber vii; and furthermore, he shall study and practice liber o in all its branches: also he shall begin to study liber h and some one commonly accepted method of divination. he will further be examined in his power of journeying in the spirit vision. 5. beside all this, he shall perform any tasks that his zelator in the name of the a a and by its authority may see fit to lay upon him. let him be mindful that the word neophyte is no idle term, but that in many a subtle way the new nature will stir within him, when he knoweth it not. 6. when the sun shall next enter the sign 240 to that under which he hath been received, his advancement may be granted unto him. he shall keep himself free from all oth

but that in many a subtle way the new nature will stir within him, when he knoweth it not. 6. when the sun shall next enter the sign 240 to that under which he hath been received, his advancement may be granted unto him. he shall keep himself free from all other engagements for four whole days from that date. 7. he may at any moment withdraw from his association with the a a, simply notifying the zelator who introduced him. 8. he shall everywhere proclaim openly his connection with the a a and speak of it and its principles (even so little as he understandeth) for that mystery is the enemy of truth. furthermore, he shall construct the magic pentacle, according to the instruction in liber a. one month before the completion of his eight months, he shall deliver a copy of his record to his ze

standeth) for that mystery is the enemy of truth. furthermore, he shall construct the magic pentacle, according to the instruction in liber a. one month before the completion of his eight months, he shall deliver a copy of his record to his zelator, pass the necessary tests, and repeat to him his chosen chapter of liber vii. 9. he shall in every way fortify his body according to the advice of his zelator, for that the ordeal of advancement is no light one. 10. thus and not otherwise may he attain the great reward, yea, may he attain the great reward! the oath of a neophyte i (old motto, being of sound mind and body, and prepared, on this_ day of [an! in_ of] do hereby resolve: in the presence of, a zelator of the a a: to prosecute the great work: which is, to obtain control of the nature a

om in the work, enable me to understand the work! reverence, duty, sympathy, devotion, assiduity, trust do i bring to the a a and in eight months from this date may i be admitted to the knowledge and conversation of the a a! witness my hand [old motto_ new motto_ this paper is to be returned to the chancellor of the a a through the practicus admitting. a a publication in class d. c. the task of a zelator 0. let any neophyte who has accomplished his task to the satisfaction of the a a be instructed in the proper course of procedure: which is. let him read through this note of his office, and sign it, paying the sum of three guineas for the volume containing liber ccxx, liber xxvii and liber dcccxiii, which will be given him on his initiation. let him cause the necessary addition to be made

satisfaction of the a a be instructed in the proper course of procedure: which is. let him read through this note of his office, and sign it, paying the sum of three guineas for the volume containing liber ccxx, liber xxvii and liber dcccxiii, which will be given him on his initiation. let him cause the necessary addition to be made to his neophyte fs robe, and entrust the same to the care of his zelator. let him make an appointment with his zelator at the pleasure of the latter for the ceremony of initiation. 1. the zelator shall proceed to the grade of practicus at any time that authority confers it. 2. he shall pass examinations in liber e, posture and breathing. he shall have attained complete success in the former, i.e, the chosen posture shall be perfectly steady and easy; and attain

latter, i.e, automatic rigidity. 3. he shall further show some acquaintance with and experience of the meditations given in liber hhh. and in this his record shall be his witness. 4. he shall commit to memory a chapter of liber ccxx; he shall pass examinations in liber hhh. 5. beside all this, he shall apply himself to work for the a a upon his own responsibility. let him be mindful that the word zelator is no idle term; but that a certain zeal will be inflamed within him, why he knoweth not. 6. when authority confers the grade, he shall rejoice therein; but beware, for that is his first departure from the middle pillar of the tree of life. 7. he may at any moment withdraw from his association with the a a, simply notifying the practicus who introduced him. yet let him remember that being

grade he shall go to his practicus, pass the necessary tests, and repeat to him his chosen chapter of liber ccxx. 9. he shall in every way establish perfect control of his automatic consciousness according to the advice of his practicus, for that the ordeal of advancement is no light one. 10. thus and not otherwise may he attain the great reward, yea, may he attain the great reward! the oath of a zelator i (motto, being of sound mind and body, and prepared, on this_ day of [an! in_ of] do hereby resolve: in the presence of, a practicus of the a a: to prosecute the great work: which is, to obtain control of the foundations of my own being. further, i promise to observe zeal in service to the neophytes under me, and to deny myself utterly on their behalf. may the a a crown the work, lend me

lend me of its wisdom in the work, enable me to understand the work! reverence, duty, sympathy, devotion, assiduity do i bring to the a a and right soon may i be admitted to the knowledge and conversation of the a a! witness my hand [motto_ this paper is to be returned to the chancellor of the a a through the philosophus admitting. a a publication in class d. d. the task of a practicus 0. let any zelator be appointed by authority to proceed to the grade of practicus. let him then read through this note of his office, and sign it. let him cause the necessary addition to be made to his zelator's robe. let him make an appointment with his practicus at the pleasure of the latter for the conferring of advancement. 1. the practicus shall proceed to the grade of philosophus at any time that autho

ages of preparation. it was first generally published as an appendix to gems from the equinox (llewellyn, 1974; falcon press, 1982; new falcon, 1988, a collection of writings from the equinox and the appendices to magick in theory and practice, edited by f.i. regardie (in the 1988 edition, some amendations were made by an anonymous later editor to the last paragraph of section 8 of the tasks of a zelator and philosophus, apparently based on crowley notes, but still failing to completely resolve an anomaly noted below. liber clxxxv was printed again in equinox iv (1, commentaries on the holy books, with one further correction made as against the 1988 edition of gems. the present electronic copy is based on both these publications, with some amendments as noted below, and on page scans of th

d published in equinox iv (1, the pentagram is scarlet and the base, neck and cuffs of the robe are edged in gold. the robe of a neophyte was black, with a hood. according to gliber vesta, h the robe also has a descending red triangle (in outline) on the breast, and an eye in a triangle design (gold on silver) on the brow. the same text describes the symbols added in subsequent grades as follows: zelator: purple square affixed to front of robe at level of knees. practicus: orange sash affixed to left sleeve. philosophus: green sash affixed to right sleeve. dominus liminis: replace black hood with a white hood, with the gthree neteru h (the triple egyptian gaxe h hieroglpyh signfying gthe gods h) below the eye-holes. this account been disputed; a different account of the outer order robes

bes, said to be derived from a typescript prepared by f.i. regardie while he was crowley's secretary in the late 1920s, was published in the journal of the college of thelema, black pearl, in the late 1990s, and in an appendix to james eschelman fs book the magical and mystical system of the a a according to this the neophyte robe was plain black with a hood and the symbols added were as follows: zelator: silver eye in a triangle on the forehead; practicus: hexagram of 48 rays (silver) around the triangle; philosophus: calvary cross of six squares (in various colours) on the breast; dominus liminis: rose emblem at the centre of this cross. contra this, it has been suggested that the dark-coloured hooded robes with a rose cross on the breast and the eye in a triangle surrounded by a 48-raye

ests are glyphed under the figure of the tarot minor suits. g c he shall begin to study liber h. h gliber h h has not been definitely identified as far as i am aware; the neophyte section of gliber xiii h gives no clue as to its nature or contents, and no work of that title has been published; it may not be extant, or it may be the same as liber hhh, the practice of which pertains to the grade of zelator. the task of a zelator. g. he shall go to his practicus. h the gems and equinox iv (1) printings of gliber clxxxv h (and presumably the original) had gto his zelator h; this has been changed on the basis that the general rule of the outer order grades, as far as can be ascertained from other references in gliber clxxxv h and elsewhere, was that the person supervising any given aspirant was

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d gold into a single invisible point, whereof naught may be spoken. 16. for the magistry of this opus is a secret magistry and the sign of the master thereof is a certain ring of lapis-lazuli with the name of my master, who am i, and the eye in the midst thereof. 17. also he spake and said: this is a secret sign, and thou shalt not disclose it unto the profane, nor unto the neophyte, nor unto the zelator, nor unto the practicus, nor unto the philosophus, 24 liber lxv nor unto the lesser adept, nor unto the greater adept. 18. but unto the exempt adept thou shalt disclose thyself if thou have need of him for the lesser operations of thine art. 19. accept the worship of the foolish people, whom thou hatest. the fire is not defiled by the altars of the ghebers, nor is the moon contaminated by

LIBER CXX

it is obvious what is intended. crowley sent this ritual to frater semper peratus as part of the material involved in an order called "the order of thelemites. in the order of thelemites (as also given in liber al vel legis) there are but three grades: the hermit, the lover, and the man of earth. in all official documents of the order (of thelemites) they are referred to as magister, adeptus, and zelator. the requirements to pass beyond the grade of zelator to the grade of adeptus are that the candidate has completed the regular training of the argentum astrum prior to the grade of adeptus. the requirements for passage beyond the grade of adeptus to the grade of magister are that the candidate be at least a lord of the paths of the vault of the adepts, that eleven years as an adeptus be co

and that there be a retirement from all active work in the order involving contact with groups. there were several other and more stringent requirements that also had to be undergone according to the constitution: pledge forms had to be signed and other work completed. several papers were attached to this, which includes the opening and closing of the temple, as well as the initiation ritual for zelator (which has to be performed under four eyes. these were: schedule a: opening, closing, initiatiation ritual of zelators (this paper. schedule b: the form of initiation of adepti (it is explicitly stated that there shall be no form of initiation for magisters. schedule c: gives the conditions by which magisteri appoint adepti to help zelators, and notes that the general plan of the o.t.o. is

LIBER DXXXVI

ne year. the quickness of the chela in gathering up the objects is expected to increase with time. the practice need not be limited to a quarter of an hour thrice daily after a time, but increased with discretion. care must be taken to detect the 1 [idra rabba qadisha, the greater holy assembly; see mathers (trans/ ed, the kabbalah unveiled] 2 [skt .pupil. in the system of the a a this would be a zelator whom the practicus was supervising. t.s] liber 2 first symptom of fatigue, and to stop, if possible, even before it threatens. the practised psychologist learned to recognise even minute hesitations that mark the forcing of the attention. 2. alternating with the above, let the practicus begin this practice b. it is assumed that he has thoroughly conquered the elementary difficulties of dha

LIBER GRADUUM MONTIS ABIEGNI

mahasatipathana etc. methods of divination meditation practices equivalent to ritual cxx control of astral plane rising on the planes meditation practice on expansion of consciousness meditation practices equi- valent to ritual dclxxi leads to the grade of adeptus major leads to the grade of adeptus exemptus adeptus minor ritual viii ritual revealed in vision of eighth athyr probationer neophyte zelator practicus philosophus the four powers of the sphinx liber vii the building of the magic pentacle ritual dclxxi posture hatha yoga control of breathing liber ccxx the forging of the magic sword ritual cxx the qabalah liber dcclxxvii gnana yoga control of speech devotion to the order bhakti yoga control of action liber xxvii the casting of the magic cup liber dcccxiii the cutting of the magi

f the probation he passes ritual dclxxi3 which constitutes him a neophyte. 2. the neophyte. his duties are laid down in paper b, class d. he receives liber vii. examination in liber o, caps i..iv, theoretical and practical. examination in the four powers of the sphinx. practical. four tests are set.4 further, he builds up the magic pentacle.5 finally he passes ritual cxx,6 which constitutes him a zelator. 3. the zelator. his duties are laid down in paper c, class d. he receives liber ccxx, xxvii, and dcccxiii. examinations in posture and control of breath (see equinox vol. i no. 1. practical. further, he is given two meditation-practices corresponding to the two rituals dclxxi and cxx.7 (examination is only in the knowledge of, and some little practical acquaintance with, these meditations

her, he is given two meditation-practices corresponding to the two rituals dclxxi and cxx.7 (examination is only in the knowledge of, and some little practical acquaintance with, these meditations. the complete results, if attained, would confer a much higher grade) 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. 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 meditati

vvm montis abiegni 7 through the tuat. h it was published as poor quality photocopies in how to make your own mcoto and transcripts (mostly based on a typescript with a number of lacuna prepared by richard kaczynski) have been posted on web sites. while the seal of a a appears on the title page of this ritual, internal evidence casts grave doubt on whether that form was seriously meant as the a a zelator initiation, or whether it was ever worked at all as written. in particular, that version contains nothing to explain the statement in liber 185 that the neophyte shall keep himself free from all other engagements for four whole days from the date when the sun shall next enter the sign 240 to that under which he hath been received. i have been informed that a revised and more practical vers

LIBER HHH

itual ceremonially and imprinted the revelant symbols. 8 approx .corpse-position. the .corpse. and .dying buddha .sanas (along with the .hanged man. posture mentioned in cap. i v. 10) were depicted in a supplement to .liber e. which was printed at the start of equinox i (7, and also in the 1994 and 1997 weiser .blue brick. edition of magick. 9 this possibly refers to something communicated in the zelator initiation (see note below. 10 iaida or .the highest. is a name or title of god appearing in the angelic keys of dee and kelly. see casaubon (ed, a true and faithful relation. 11 this section is the .meditation practice corresponding to ritual cxx. referred to in liber xiii. unfortunately the published (after a fashion) version of liber 120, the ritual of passing through the tuat, appears

LIBER LXXVIII

igure with a golden, winged crown, seated on a chariot. he has large white wings. one wheel of his chariot is shewn. he wears corslet and buskins of scale armour decorated with a winged lion's head, which symbol also surmounts his crown. his chariot is drawn by a lion. his arms are bare, save for the shoulder-pieces of the corslet, and he bears a torch or firewand, somewhat similar to that of the zelator adeptus minor. beneath the chariot are flames, some waved, some salient. swift, strong, hasty; rather violent, yet just and generous; noble and scorning meanness. if ill dignified.cruel, intolerant, prejudiced and ill natured. he rules the heavens from above the last decan of d to the second decan of e; hence he includes most of leo minor. d of b prince and emperor of salamanders. viii the

and fertile land; the king of the spirits of earth knight of pentacles a dark winged warrior with winged and crowned helmet: mounted on a light brown horse. equipment as the knight of wands. the winged head of a stag or antelope as a crest. beneath the horse fs feet is fertile land with ripened corn. in one hand he bears a sceptre surmounted by a hexagram: in the other a pentacle like that of the zelator adeptus minor. unless very well dignified he is heavy, dull, and material. laborious, clever, and patient in material matters. if ill dignified, he is avaricious, grasping, dull, jealous; not very courageous, unless assisted by other symbols. rules from above 20 of e to 20 of f. b of e king of gnomes. a description of the cards of the taro 21 xviii the queen of the thrones of earth queen o

hazel blue or borwn blue-grey blue blue blue grey or brown blue or brown dark grey dark blue dark dark dark dark hair red-gold red-gold yellow red-gold fair gold-brown brown brown dark-brown light-brown dark light-brown dark dark dark-brown rich-brown symbols black horse, waving flames, club, scarlet cloak leopard, steady flames, wand with heavy head or end waved and salient flames, fire wand of zelator adept. tiger, leaping flames, gold altar, long club, largest at bottom. white horse, crab issuing from cup, sea ibis, crayfish issuing from cup, river scorpion, eagle; serpent issuing from cup, lake dolphin lotus, sea with spray, turtle from cup winged brown horse, driving clouds, drawn sword head of man severed, cumulus clouds, drawn sword arch fairies winged, whirling hair, nimbi, drawn

rayfish issuing from cup, river scorpion, eagle; serpent issuing from cup, lake dolphin lotus, sea with spray, turtle from cup winged brown horse, driving clouds, drawn sword head of man severed, cumulus clouds, drawn sword arch fairies winged, whirling hair, nimbi, drawn sword and sickle silver altar, smoke, clouds, drawn sword light-brown horse, ripe cornland, sceptre with hexagram, pentacle as zelator adept barren land, fan, light one side only, sceptre with cube, orb of gold flowerly land, bull, sceptre with orb and cross, orb held downward grass, flowers, grove of trees, sceptre with disk, pentacle like that in ace crests winged black horse fs head leopard fs head, winged lion fs head, winged tiger fs head peacock with opened fan ibis eagle swan winged hexagram winged child fs head wi

in contact. 28 liber lxxviii xxi the lord of strife five of wands two white radiant angelic hands issuant per nubes dex-ter and sinister. they are clasped together in the grip of the first order, i.e. the four fingers of each right hand crooked into each other, the thumbs meeting above; and they hold, at the same time, by their centres, five wands or torches which are similar unto the wands of a zelator adeptus minor. one wand is upright in the middle; the others cross each other. flames leap from the point of junction. above the middle wand is the sign f, and below is that of e: thus repre-senting the decante. violent strife and boldness, rashness, cruelty, violence, lust, desire, prodigality and generosity; depending on whether the card is well or ill dignified. geburah of y (quarrellin

in pleasure five of cups or chalices a white radiating angelic hand, holding lotuses or waterlilies, of which the flowers are falling right and left. leaves only, and no buds, surmount them. these lotus stems ascend between the cups in the manner of a fountain, but no water flows therefrom; neither is there water in any of the cups, which are somewhat of the shape of the magical instrument of the zelator adeptus minor. above and below are the symbols of% and h for the decan. death, or end of pleasure: disappointment, sorrow and loss in those things from which pleasure is expected. sadness, treachery, deceit; ill-will, detraction; charity and kindness ill requited; all kinds of anxieties and troubles from unsuspected and unexpected sources. geburah of h (disappointment in love, marriage bro

top half to the left. 2. cut each pack again to the left. 3. these four stacks represent i h v h, from right to left. 4. find the significator. it be in the y pack, the question refers to work, business, etc; if in the h pack, to love, marriage, or pleasure; if in the w pack, to trouble, loss, scandal, quarrelling, etc; if in the# pack, to money, goods, and such purely material matters [sic, read zelator adeptus minor. t.s] 54 liber lxxviii 5. tell the querent what he has come for: if wrong, abandon the divination. 6. if right, spread out the pack containing the significator, face upwards. count the cards from him, in the direction in which he faces. the counting should include the card from which you count. for knights, queens and princes, count 4. for princesses, count 7. for aces, count

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i 3 absolute truth. so also are the philosophies. to the adepts, seeing all things from above, there seems nothing to choose between buddha and mohammed, between atheism and theism. 20. the many change and pass; the one remains. even as wood and coal and iron burn up together in one great flame, if only that furnace be of transcendent heat; so in the alembic of this spiritual alchemy, if only the zelator blow sufficiently upon his furnace all the systems of earth are consumd in the one knowledge. 21. nevertheless, as a fire cannot be started with iron alone, in the beginning one system may be suited for one seeker, another for another. 22. we therefore who are without the chains of ignorance, look closely into the heart of the seeker and lead him by the path which is best suited to his nat

LIBER RV VEL SPIRITUS

gliber o h for the practices and gods of the egyptians or other works on the subject for the traditional images of these deities. but the instruction can be interpreted in other ways, and is by some. t.s (c) ordo templi orientis. key entry &c. by frater t.s. for celephais press/ niwg. this e-text last revised 26.06.20isliber rv vel spritvs svb figvra ccvi v a a publication in class d 1 2. let the zelator observe the current of his breath. 3. let him investigate the following statements, and prepare a careful record of research (a) certain actions induce the flow of the breath through the right nostril (pingal; and, conversely, the flow of the breath through pingala induces certain actions (b) certain other actions induce the flow of the breath through the left nostril (id, and conversely (

tance from the nostrils at which the breath can be felt by the back of the hand. 4. first practice. let him concentrate his mind upon the act of breathing, saying mentally .the breath flows in .the breath flows out. and record the results (this practice may resolve itself into mah.satipatth.na (vide liber xxv)1 or induce sam.dhi. whichever occurs should be followed up as the right ingenium of the zelator, or the advice of his practicus, may determine) 5. second practice. pr.n.y.ma. this is outlined in .liber e. further, let the zelator accomplished in these practices endeavour to master a cycle of 10. 20. 40 or even 16. 32. 64. but let this be done gradually and with due caution. and when he is steady and easy both in .sana and pr.n.y.ma, let him still further increase the period. thus let

s (on another theory) to have lost its weight almost completely, and to be moved by an unknown force (d) as a development of this stage, the body rises into the air, and remains there for an appreciably long period, from a second to an hour or more. let him further investigate any mental results which occur. 6. third practice. in order both to economize his time and to develop his powers, let the zelator practise the deep full breathing which his preliminary exercises will have taught him during his walks. let him repeat a sacred sentence (mantra) or let him count, in such a way that his footfall beats accurately with the rhythm thereof, as is done in dancing. then let him practise pr.n.y.ma, at first without the kumbakha, and paying no attention to the nostrils otherwise than to keep them

lly employed, and aided by pressing the upper arms into the flanks, and of the head into the thorax. in all proper inspiration, the last possible portion of air must be drawn into the lungs. in all proper holding of the breath, the body must remain absolutely still. ten minutes of such practice is ample to induce profuse sweating in any place of a temperature of 17 c. or over. the progress of the zelator in acquiring a depth and fulness of breath should be tested by the respirometer. the exercises should be carefully graduated to avoid overstrain and possible damage to the lungs. this depth and fulness of breath should be kept as much as possible, even in the rapid exercises, with the exception of the sixth practice following. 10. sixth practice. let the zelator breathe as shallowly and ra

e the attitude of his moment of greatest expiration, and breathe only with the muscles of his throat. he may also practise lengthening the period between each shallow breathing (this may be combined when acquired with concentration on liber r v vel spritvs 4 the vi.uddhi chakra, i.e. let him fix his mind unwaveringly upon a point in the spine opposite the larynx. ed) 11. seventh practice. let the zelator breathe as deeply and rapidly as possible. 12. eighth practice. let the zelator practice restraint of breathing in the following manner. at any stage of breathing let him suddenly hold the breath, enduring the need to breathe until it passes, returns, and passes again, and so on until consciousness is lost, either rising into sam.dhi or similar supernormal condition, or falling to oblivion

e of wind, absence of noise, insects, and all other disturbing influences,1 a retired situation, simple food eaten in great moderation at the conclusion of the practices of morning and afternoon and on no account before practising. bodily health is almost essential, and should be most carefully guarded (see .liber 185. task of a neophyte) a diligent and tractable disciple, or the practicus of the zelator, should aid him in his work. such a disciple should be noiseless, patients, vigilant, prompt, cheerful, of gentle manner and reverent to his master, intelligent to anticipate his wants, cleanly and gracious, not given to speech, devoted and unselfish. with all this he should be fierce and terrible to strangers and all hostile influences, determined and vigorous, unceasingly vigilant, the g

ould be noiseless, patients, vigilant, prompt, cheerful, of gentle manner and reverent to his master, intelligent to anticipate his wants, cleanly and gracious, not given to speech, devoted and unselfish. with all this he should be fierce and terrible to strangers and all hostile influences, determined and vigorous, unceasingly vigilant, the guardian of the threshold. it is not desirable that the zelator should employ any other creature than a man, save in cases of necessity. yet for some of these purposes a dog will serve, for others a woman. there are also others appointed to serve, but these are not for the zelator. 1 note that in the early stages of concentration of the mind, such annoyances become negligible. svb figvra ccvi 5 15. tenth practice. let the zelator experiment if he will

ce. let the zelator experiment if he will with inhalations of oxygen, nitrous oxide, carbon dioxide, and other gases mixed in small proportion with his air during his practices. these experiments are to be conducted with caution in the presence of a medical man of experience, and they are only useful as facilitating a simulacrum of the results of the proper practices, and thereby enheartening the zelator. 16. eleventh practice. let the zelator at any time during the practices, especially during periods of kumbhakha, throw his will utterly toward his holy guardian angel, directing his eyes inward and upward, and turning back his tongue as if to swallow it (this latter operation is facilitated by severing the franum lingua, which, if done, should be done by a competent surgeon. we do not adv

ane, even as the words ruh, ruach, pneuma, spiritus, geist, ghost, and indeed words of almost all languages, have been raised from their physical meaning of wind, air, breath, or movement, to the spiritual plane (rv is the old root meaning yoni, and hence wheel (fr. roue, lat. rota, wheel, and the corresponding semitic root means .to go. similarly spirit is connected with .spiral..ed) 17. let the zelator attach no credit to any statements that may have been made throughout the course of this instruction, and reflect that even the counsel which we have given as suitable to the average case may be entirely unsuitable to his own. 1 [leaving aside the danger of accidentally swallowing one.s tongue and choking to death while asleep. t.s [liber 206 was first published in equinox i (7) in class b

LIBER SAMEKH

of abrasax. the same description appeared in the list of gofficial publications of a a h in appendix i of magick in theory and practice, but the number was given there as gliber ccclxv vel cxx. h the latter numeration (120 ]ms, samekh gin full h) was applied by crowley during work on the ritual circa 1920, and had been previously referred to another class d ritual of a a, gliber cadavaris h (the zelator initiation, in the latter case for reasons of grosicrucian symbolism. h the number under which samekh actually appeared in mtp, 800, was also liber samekh& liber viii 46 assigned to an earlier work, the ship, a mystery play published in equinox i (10. in both instances the reference is probably to ctq, qetesh, a bow and the three paths from malkuth, from the centre of which samekh, the pat

LIBER XV CHYMICAL JOUSTING OF PERARDUA

5 [commentary by crowley on this chapter as printed in the second edition of the book of lie aliber lv the chymical j o u s t i n g o f brother perardua with the seven lances that he brake v a a publication in class c the regimen of the seven 1 the chymical jousting of brother perardua with the seven lances that he brake he slayeth sir argon le paresseux. now brother perardua, though he was but a zelator of our ancient order, had determined in himself to perform the magnum opus, and to procure for himself one grain of the powder, one minim of the elixir, and the tincture of double efficacy. not fully did he yet comprehend the mysterium of our art, therefore impose he upon himsef the sevenfold regimen. for without the bell of electrum magicum of paracelsus how should the adept even give war

MOTTA MARCELO THE COMMENTARIES OF AL

ed by. the pure student does not think of the result of the examination. 45. the perfect and the perfect are one perfect and not two; nay, are none! serious students are referred to our note to verse 11. the perfect is zero, and no matter how many times you add zero to zero, you always get zero. there is a technical meaning to this verse which is of the utmost importance to zelators. the grade of zelator reflects that of magister templi in the lower triad see liber 418 on jesod and the zelator becomes acquainted with that influence which we call choronzon 333. without speculating on the nature of this "mighty devil" which has power to persecute any member of the a. a. as long "as thou art thou" see liber 418, the tenth aethyr we may say simply that the aspirant will be approached by all ki

e of aud, but are not of the sun, nor of any other star of our galaxy--they are guests in our system, so to speak. they, also, are not thelemites. it is with those two cases that a mistake is most likely, since there are some points of sympathy, or rather, empathy "thou hast no right but to do thy will" this note is for members of the grades of practicus, philosophus, and dominus liminis. but the zelator will be wise if he tries to fathom it, since he "begins to study the formula of the rosy cross" 61. but to love me is better than all things: if under the night- stars in the desert thou presently burnest mine incense before me, invoking me with a pure heart, and the serpent flame therein, thou shalt come a little to lie in my bosom. for one kiss wilt thou then be willing to give all; but

secret. readers should consult al i, 45-48 and the commentaries thereof for "perfect, being not; also, the analysis of the word lashtal in liber v; also, lxv, ii, 26. for "nine by the fools" they should consult atu ix and atu xi (atu xi because teth has the value 9 in the qabalah "by the fools" has, of course, a double meaning. jesod is the ninth sephirah, and its symbolism and the ordeals of the zelator should be considered. for "eight and one in eight with the just" they should study the meaning of atu vii, because cheth is 8 by the qabalah; of aleph, because aleph is 1 by the qabalah; of atu i and of atu viii. serious students should never forget that those symbols all run into each other, and that particularly in the case of "eight, and one in eight" it should be noted that first "eigh

REGARDIE ISRAEL THE COMPLETE GOLDEN DAWN

important attributions <30>1. kether. the crown. spirit. 2. chokmah. wisdom. 3. binah. understanding. 4. chesed. mercy. 5. geburah. might. 6. tiphareth. harmony. 7. netzach. victory. fire. 8. hod. splendour. water. 9. yesod. foundation. air. ipsissmus@=m magus= magister templi= adeptus exemptus= adeptus major= m adeptus minor@=m philosophus@=0 practicus= theoricus= pj 10. malkuth. kingdom. earth zelator=!id in the consideration of the grades, i shall not discuss any others than those existing between zelator and adeptus minor. my reason for doing so is that it is impossible for the ordinary individual to understand those above the grade of adeptus minor, and individuals who lay claim openly to such exalted grades, by that very act place a gigantic question mark against the validity of the

neophyte, and it is thus that growth and advancement proceeds. the speeches of the officers deal almost exclusively with the knowledge pertaining to that element and grade, and excerpts from fragmentary remains of the ancient mysteries and from certain of the books of the qabalah do much towards producing an impressive atmosphere. the element offered for the work of transmutation in the grade of zelator is the introduction 29 earthy part of the candidate. the ritual symbolically admits him to the first rung of that mighty ladder whose heights are obscured in the light above. this first rung is the lowest sphere of the conventional tree of life, malkuth, the sanctum regnum. to it are ascribed the first grade of zelator, and the element of earth. herein, after the earth elementals are invok

precede and follow, is symptomatic of an intellectual confusion of function. it is rather as if one said that milk is more virtuous than friday- which, naturally, is absurd. yet similar comparisons in magical matters are constantly being made without exciting ridicule. it is obvious that different categories may not be so compared. the purpose of the neophyte ritual is quite distinct from that of zelator, and it is mistaken policy to compare them. what rightly could be asked is whether the zelator and the other elemental grades accomplish what they purport to do. that is another matter. the concensus of experienceaopinion is on the whole that they do, and i am content for the time being to accept that authority. the candidate by these gradgs is duly prepared, so it is argued, to enter the

ken just as quickly as the candidate, at the discretion of the chiefs, desired. there were no requirements other than to indicate by examination that the appropriate meditations had been performed and certain items of qabalistic knowledge necessary to the magical routine committed to memory <51> before proceeding further in the analysis of the grades, there is one rather fine prose passage in the zelator grade which must be given here- a passage of beauty, high eloquence, and lofty significance "and tetragrammaton 30 the golden dawn placed kerubim at the east of the garden of eden and a flaming sword which turned every way to keep the path of the tree of life, for he has created nature that man being cast out of eden may not fall into the void. he has bound man with the stars as with a cha

e rules some one of the four letters of the mirific word and the kerubim. it is always through the power and authority and symbol of the kerub that the elemental spirits and their rulers are invoked. in this ritual, as in all the others, important practical formulae of ceremonial magic are concealed. at this juncture, of the ceremony, with the airy elements vibrating about him and through hi, the zelator is urged to be 'prompt and active as the sylphs, but avoid frivolity and caprice. be energetic and strong as the salamanders but avoid irritability and ferocity. be flexible and attentive to images, l i e the undines, but avoid idleness and changeability. be laborious and patient like the gnomes, but avoid grossness and avarice. so shalt thou gradually develop the powers of thy soul and fi

d-form designs of the neophyte ritual. the written examination on the z. manuscripts may now be taken "part two. to describe to the chief or other suitable adept in the temple the arrangement of the astral temple and the relative position of the forms in it. to build up any god-form required, using the correct coptic name" the above three sections, a. b. g, completed the course prescribed for the zelator adeptus minor, the first sub-grade. the passing of these examinations, conferred the qualification for holding the office of hierophant, that is the initiator, in the outer order of the g. d "part one. c. psychic. this consists in a written examination in the tattwa system. its method of use, and an account of any one vision you have had from any card''part two. this consists in making a s

hs of the sepher yetzirah or book of formation. the two pillars either side of the altar represent: active: the white pillar on the south side. male. adam. pillar of light and fire. right kerub. metatron <123> the serpent on the tree of life second knowledge lecture passive: the back pillar on the north side. female. eve. pillar of cloud. left kerub. sandalphon <124> the second meditation let the zelator meditate on a straight line. let him take a ruler or a pencil and by moving it a distance equal to its length, outline a square. having done this, let him, after quieting his mind with the rhythmic breathing taught in the first meditation, mentally formulate a cube, and endeavor to discover the significance of this figure and its correspondences. let him meditate upon minerals and crystals

he significance of this figure and its correspondences. let him meditate upon minerals and crystals, choosing especially a crystal of salt, and entering into it, actually feel himself of crystalline formation. 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, visualising the symbols of a bull-a virgin-a goat-which stand for kerubic earthmutable earth-cardinal earth. for the above terms consult a simple astrology manual. make notes of the ideas and pictures which arise in your mind. the four worlds of the qabalah are <125> atziluth, archetypal-pure deity. nl??ll briah, creative-archangelic. 7n'l

symbolism described therein. let all these things soak into your mind, make notes as ideas occur to you-and presently your personal reaction to the grades will crystallise out and you will be able to write your thesis. 88 the golden dawn: volume i book one 2. make a list and drawings of the crosses which have been given you as admission badges throughout the grades, from the swastika of the <177> zelator to the five-squared cross which you put on as you stood at the altar at the second point of the portal grade. read what is said of them in the rituals and knowledge lectures, and make notes about them. 3. the tree of life. this should be done fairly large in order that the writing and symbols should be clear. it is essential to show the deity names, names of archangels and angels in hebrew

es and a broader understanding of the synthesis of magical, religious, and scientific aspects of the great work as it relates to the rowth and processin of the aspiring student. the four sephiroth of the@=aar e the on fy ones shown in the outer order temples. the stations and officers as appropriate, follow the tree thru the elemental grades from =n to= malkuth is the sephirah of the neophyte and zelator grades, theoricus is in yesod, practicus in hod, philosophus in netzach. in a sense all outer order ceremonies take place in malkuth as they never leave the world of assiah represented macrocosmically by malkuth. the floor plan of the temple as an ideal, geometrically perfect reality may not be visible in the less than erfect surroundings of the participants' living room, bedroom, union i!

. i. r) the neopirye signr sign of iiaiipocratps sign of horus 0 signs of eiementni cradcs slcn of theoricus slgn of zllator slgn of practicvs slcn of philosophus the l.y. x. signz l slgn of mourning tlie sign of oslrls slain of isis- v. sign of apophis and typhon x. slgn of oslrls risen elemenfa1 grade ceremonies 135 introduction to the elemental grade ceremonies the initiation ceremonies of the zelator, theoricus, practicus and philosophus grades are each referred to one of the four elements of tetragrammaton- yhvh-beginning with the last, earth, air, water and fire respectively. as a whole these grades represent the fundamental work of the outer order which is to equilibrate the elemental forces in the working temple and in the psyches of individuals, whether participating as officers o

er, hierophant makes banishing pentagrams, first of spirit, active or passive, then of the element- tracing and charging each with sceptre before the tablet. 7. hierophant then gives license to depart, after which all return to places. 8. hierophant declares the temple closed. 9. chief officers give knocks as in opening, with base of sceptre or sword on floor -anupassana may, 1986 ceremony of the zelator o= grade altar a at of tree 142 the golden dawn: volume ii book two <45> officers- hierophant, hiereus, hegemon, kerux, stolistes, dadouches.1 temple- arranged as in diagram. required- for the candidate: hoodwink, zelator sash. for the temple: fylfot cross, three portal symbols, shewbread diagram, candlestick diagram, earth tablet, altar diagrams. for the altar: red cross, white triangle

tablet, altar diagrams. for the altar: red cross, white triangle, red light, altar diagram (the flaming sword of the kerubirn. opening of the= rn grade (the members, having assembled and robed, each is seated in his proper place. hiero. gives one knock. all rise. 1= one knock. hiero (sitting) fratres and sorores of the= rn grade of the stella matutina, assist me to open the temple in the grade of zelator. frater kerux, see that the temple is roperly guarded. kerux (knocks once without opening the door &ry onour e d i r o h a nthte, temple is properly guarded. hiero honoured hiereus, see that none below the grade of zelator is present. hiereus fratres and sorores, give the signs of 0= rn (all give signs of zelator) hiereus (gives sign) very honoured hierophant, no one below the grade of zel

e named that it may be awakened in the spheres of those present and in the sphere of the order. heg the element of earth. hiero (gives one knock) let us adore the lord and king of earth. all face east 'in the earlier editions, an error was perpetuated with regard to the articipation of the officers, and the role of certain of them in this ritual. see the lntrokction to this section by anupassana. zelator ritual 143 hiero hiero <47> hiero hiero hiero hiero hiereus heg adonai ha-aretz? adonai melekh? unto thee be the kingdom and the power (cross on self) and the glory. malkuth, geburah, gedulah. he makes cross and circle with sceptre before him as he says malkuth, etc. the rose of sharon and the lily of the valley, amen. all give zelator signs. hiero goes to north, and sprinkles salt before

returns cup to st01 and takes censerfrom dad, and making three forward swings, says: in the name of ic zod heh chal, great king of the north, spirits of earth adore adonai! hiero returns censer to dad, and takes backsceptrefrorn hiereus, returns to throne. all officers return to places. all members face as usual. in the name of adonai ha-aretz, i declare this temple duly opened in the a= grade of zelator. 1111 111 111 1111 ill 111 1111 111 111 *a11 god names and words of power used in ceremonies are "vibrated (or intoned) forcefully, using a complete breath to pronounce the word during an entire exhalation. p.m. 144 the golden dawn: volume zi book two advancement- first part hierophant sits east of altar, hiereus north, and hegemon south. hiero fratres and sorores, our frater (soror) havin

in knocks of the grade. kerux opens the door to be just ajar. heg let me enter the portal of wisdom. k m iwill. opens door and admits them. kerux having turned down lights previously. hiero except adonai build the house, their labour is but lost that build it. except adonai keep the city, the watchman waketh in vain. frater soror) neophyte, by what aid dost thou seek admission to the= b grade of zelator of the stella matutinal heg (for neophyte) by the guidance of adonai; by the possession of the necessary knowledge; by the dispensation of the greatly honoured chiefs of the second order; by the signs and tokens of the a= grade. by this symbol of the hermetic cross. kerux fakes cross from neophyfe. hiero give the step and signs of a neophyte. neophyte gives them. hiero frater kerux, receiv

places neophyte between the pillars, and remains behind him. frater (soror .will you pledge yourself to maintain the same secrecy regarding the mysteries of this grade as you are pledged to maintain regarding those of the= rn grade- never to reveal them to the world, and not even to confer them upon a neophyte without a dispensation from the greatly honoured chiefs of the second order? neo iwill. zelator ritual 145 hiero then you will kneel on both your knees, lay your right hand on the ground, and say "i swear by the earth whereon i kneel (done) let the symbol of blindness be removed. hegemon unbinds neo's eyes. keru.x turns up lights. hegemon goes back to his proper place. neophyte remains kneeling between the pillars with his hand on the ground. kern takes the saltfrom before the tablet

oul therein. form is invisible alike in darkness and in blinding light. i am the left hand kerub of the ark and the feminine power, as metatron is the right hand kerub and the masculine power, and i prepare the way to the celestial light. hegemon and hiereus step back to south and north of altar respectively. hiero takes neo by right hand with his left, and pointing to the altar and diagram says: zelator ritual 147 and tetragrammaton placed kerubim at the east of the garden of eden and a flaming sword which turned every way to keep the path of the tree of life, for he has created nature that man being cast out of eden may not fall into the void. he has bound man with the stars as with a chain. he allures him with scattered fragments of the divine body in bird and beast and flower, and he l

e badge of this grade, is the sash of the neophyte with the narrow white border, a red cross within the triangle, and the number a within a circle and within a square, one on each side of the triangle. he invests neophyte with the sash, and points out the three portals, saying: the three portals facing you in the east, are the gates of the paths leading to the three further grades, which with the zelator and the neophyte forms the first and lowest order of our fraternity. furthermore, they represent the paths which connect the tenth sephirah malkuth with the other sephiroth. the letters tau, qoph and shin make the word quesheth- a bow, the reflection of the <56> rainbow of promise stretched over our earth, and which is about the throne of god. hegemon points out the flaming sword, saying:

ou will leave the temple for a short time. kenuc takes neophyte out <58> second part 0-rn 2nd park branchrd m p f 15mir)rr) iizziiz1 hagrmon b1ock w hi be pillor facing wesk piliav facing east [gi 1 iorcus.2d o silicnl temple arranged as in diagram. hiero frater kerux, when the neophyte gives the proper alarm, you will admit him. fraters stolistes and dadouchos, assist the kerux in the reception. zelator <59> hiero hiero keruxgoes out and instructs neophyte in the knocks. stol. and dad. take up positions so as to face neophyte as he enters hall. kerux opens door and admits neo, but does not stand in front of him. frater.,as in the grade of neophyte, you came out of the world to the gateway of hidden knowledge, so in this grade you pass through the gate-way and come into the holy place. you

etween the pillars, unless thou canst give the signs and words of a neophyte. neophyte gives them, and instructed by kerux, advances to a-position between the pillars. hiereus returns to his place. hegemon comes forward, stands east of pillars, facing neophyte, and bars the way into the temple with sceptre, saying: thou canst not enter the holy place, unless thou canst give the sign and grip of a zelator. neophyte gives them. kerux resumes his seat after handing neophyte over to charge of hegemon. heg. leads neophyte to north, and says: to the northern side of the holy place, stood the table of shewbread. the drawing before you represents its occult meaning. on it twelve loaves were laid as emblems of the bread of life, and it is an image of the mystery of the rose of creation. the 12 circ

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and native innocence regains.here crystal fountains flow, here naught that222s vile can enter inthe tree of knowledge here doth grow, whose fruit we taste, yet free from sinwhile sweet friendship does aboundand guardian angels hover round.at the close of the ode, the procession halts in front of the suffragan in the west.suffragan: brother conductor of novices, what is the desire of this aspirant?zelator5 conductor of novices:he desires to proceed from darkness into the pure light of knowledge, to learn the secrets anddoctrines of nature, and discern the wondrous principles by which the universe is governed.suffragan:my brother, your desire is laudable, but we are mortal like yourself, why come to us?conductor of novices: because he believes that among you are practiced many great virtues

rcle is formed, the aspirant uniting.celebrant:brethren and fraters, i declare this mystic circle perfect and the chain of union complete.the brethren clap their arms sharply across the breast. the aspirant is led to the centre of the circleand kneels, while the celebrant, suifragan and 4 ancients lay their hands on the head of theaspirant; when thechief adept says: we receive thee, brother, as a zelator, and one of the "eight" you may nowretire without the porch of reflection, and when you shall desire to re-enter you will place yourname on one side of a triangular piece of white paper, and the mystic initials on the altar, andexhibit the same to the acolyte at the entrance.the aspirant is escorted to the entrance, the escort excepting the conductor of novices returning totheir stations

ing totheir stations. the conductor, in preparation chamber, instructs the aspirant that his preparing thepaper signifies his sufficient reflection, and his determined desire for more light.second sectionthe arrangement of the hall is as before, save that but 3 lights burn on the table in the east, and therose on the cross is removed from the altar to the centre of this table. conductor in black, zelator incrimson robe. the aspirant and conductor approach the acolyte at the porch and exhibit thetriangular paper, whereupon he makes a battery of 4.the guard of the caverns opens the door to receive the paper and then turning to the suffragan,says: most worthy suffragan, the chosen one desires re-admission to the mystic circle.suffragan:require him to advance to you in due form and present the

rucianis in angliasecond section11 celebrant:you are worthily inspired my brother. i approve and commend your zeal, but your progress to thegoal of truth must be slow and gradual as the mysteries of nature are not to be unfolded to all whoseek her shrine, but only to the strong in faith, and the humble, though zealous in spirit.i will now invest you with the modes of recognition in this degree of zelator.sign: the ancient sign of a rosicrucian is given thus: right hand on heart, left hand above itcrossing at the wrists. this sign of a cross is equivalent to the word lvx (lux) as it exhibits at thesame time the 3 letters of which lvx is composed.token and password: right arm across breast, the opponent crosses it with his left arm. lvx (meaning"light) is not uttered, but expressed by the fi

e values the unseen kingdoms, and glimpses of immortal gloriesobtained from magic reveries. he dwells in an atmosphere of heavenly music, his soul keepingharmony with the yearnings of his intellect.the earnest wish of the rosicrucians was to pass through with world unnoticed and unchallenged,but ever prepared for exalted action when in their power, without a revelation of who they are.now, frater zelator, having passed through the ceremonies required by our ordinance, and havingknelt before the altar of light, you are permitted to join in the mystic labours of this grade.this privilege is conferred only upon discreet and worthy men to whom the revelations oftheosophy and hermetic science may be safely confided. in our ceremony you may have noticed asimilarity to certain rite practised in t

e the light of this taperso should your light be extinguished should you fail in your voluntary pledge to us.at the same time placing the triangular mystic paper with the name of the aspirant and the sacredinitials in the flames of the central candle in the east, and then conducts the aspirant out.rituals of the societas rosicrucianis in angliasecond section15 theoricusreception -first sectionthe zelator in the preparation room is robed in scarlet: over his head and face is thrown a lightblue veil, and in his right hand is placed an ebony crux, signifying lux. the conductor of novicesis robed and cowled in black. they proceed to the porch and give a battery of 4 at the entrance tothe sacred hall.g. of the c.:frater suffragan, there is an alarm at the entrance of our sacred hall.suffragan:

ardian of the caverns, ascertain who seeks admission to the sacred precincts of a rosicrucian.guardian opens the door, and observes the password offered by the conductor of novices andzelator, which is made by the fingers, lux. door is then closed.g. of the c.:frater suffragan, at the entrance to our sacred hall stands the conductor of novices with a brotherwho having partaken of the secrets of a zelator, and meditated upon its sublime mysteries now seeksfurther knowledge by the lux of our order.suffragan:has he given evidence of zeal and devotion as a true rosicrucian?g. of the c.:he has.suffragan:then let him be admitted.the zelator, in charge of the conductor, enters and is halted in front of the suffragan.suffragan:frater zelator, it is the custom of rosicrucians before undertaking any

ctor, enters and is halted in front of the suffragan.suffragan:frater zelator, it is the custom of rosicrucians before undertaking any matter of importance to invoke the blessing of the deity on their proceedings. kneel, therefore, and join with us in solemn prayersupreme lord, our father, source of truth and light, pour down upon us the continued dew of thyblessing, and prepare the mind off this zelator, now kneeling in thy presence, for the reception oftheoricus16 the true mysteries of this order, that he may thereby benefit mankind, and better fit himself foradvancement in thine eternal kingdom. amen.suffragangives a battery of one: with reverence for the name of deity, arise. inform me now, what is yourdesire?conductor: frater suffragan, our brother zelator is in search of further inst

who truly seek his glory, and the welfare of mankind. is suchyour object?candidate:it is.suffragan:prompted by such noble sentiments, guided by god222s word, and assisted by the lux of reason whichis emblemized by the cross you bear, and the love of science which you proclaim, you mayreasonably hope to attain the object of your desire. advance then, conveying this symbol before thebrotherhood.the zelator and his conductor make four circuits.hymn to chymiacome, healing art, and spread thy balmwide o222er the earth222s expansive lea,come soothe the heart, the spirit calm.of wanderer222s t222ward eternity.oh. chymia fair, thou brightest childof heavenly birth, man's dearest friendshine forth, and guide with actions mild,man222s sorrows to a blissful, end.thou mystic art, to thee alonedoes nat

dearest friendshine forth, and guide with actions mild,man222s sorrows to a blissful, end.thou mystic art, to thee alonedoes nature bow, with wonders teema mighty vision sweeping onas a mysterious deem;yet not in vain are arts that stealthrough time and space, from earth to skyfor they with still small voice revealour immortality.rituals of the societas rosicrucianis in angliahymn to chymia17 the zelator and his conductor proceed to the suffragan in the west and halt.suffragan:frater, before you can further partake of the secrets of the grade of theoricus, your consent isrequired to certain promises: listen!pledgedo you promise on your word as a man, and pledge your honour as a rosicrucian, to foreverconceal, and never reveal, any of the secrets or mysteries of this grade of theoricus, to

lator and his conductor proceed to the suffragan in the west and halt.suffragan:frater, before you can further partake of the secrets of the grade of theoricus, your consent isrequired to certain promises: listen!pledgedo you promise on your word as a man, and pledge your honour as a rosicrucian, to foreverconceal, and never reveal, any of the secrets or mysteries of this grade of theoricus, to a zelator, orto any other person whomsoever, directly or indirectly, without the consent of the magus, hiscouncil, or by the authority of the ordinance, of the society of rosicrucians?candidate:i do.suffragan:do you promise that annually, on the day of our mystic assembly, you will meet with us in oursacred hall, or send in writing the cause of your absence, due notice having been given to you of th

andidate:i do.suffragan:frater, you have now pledged yourself to our simple but essential precepts. i present you in allhumility and love, as being worthy to partake off our secret treasures; to this end, the conductor ofnovices will now guide you about this sacred hall halting at each of the four cardinal points, thatyou may partake of those mysteries which the venerable ancients will impart.the zelator is conducted to the 1st ancient in the east, by the way of the north. while this istranspiring, music.1st ancient:zelator, it is reasonable that every brother should labour for the treasure he receives, by theassistance of god. prepare yourself by mental prayer, ask not of any one the way, but continue tofollow your guide, who will conduct you to the other pillars of wisdom. arm yourself w

of wisdom. arm yourself with. heroiccourage, and let not fear overcome you. no bodily weapon is needed, but confide in god with asincere heart. my object is to arouse your fortitude; proceed in your search for the mysteries you willhave revealed to you in this degree. in order that you shrink not, i charge you to be circumspect andcourageous, and give you as your password 'fortitude'.music as the zelator is conducted to the south. point of the compass, where presides the secondancient guarding a burning but well shaded vestal lamp.rituals of the societas rosicrucianis in angliahymn to chymia18 2nd ancient:zelator, this burning lamp typifies the light of nature which burns unseen by mortal eye. everynatural body carries a light within it, but the light appears not, it is eclipsed by the gro

ould warmour souls with love for god, for without this you cannot obtain the rich treasure of a truerosicrucian. we abstain from speaking further at present, but proceed in your continued search.conductor of n.:venerable 2nd ancient, will you give to us the password of this cardinal point?2nd ancient:let him that bath wisdom find it: yet i give you a password 'ignigene (burn by fire).music as the zelator is conducted to the west point off the compass, where presides the 3rd ancient,guarding a glass vessel containing pure water.3rd ancient:zelator, at the south gate, the venerable 2nd ancient informed you of the innate fire of all things: iimpress upon you that water is an active element, it is the menstruum of the world: without it manwould cease to exist, the blood to flow in his veins, o

he living water of eternal life, drink of it purely, that thineiniquity may be taken away, and thy sins be purged. having revealed to you a glimpse of the tree ofknowledge, proceed in search of more.conductor of n.:venerable 3rd ancient, will you give to us the password of this cardinal gate?3rd ancient:this thou shouldst discover; but i give to you 'aquaticus (living of or by water).music as the zelator is conducted to the north point of the compass, where presides the 4th ancientguarding a chalice containing earth.4th ancient:zelator, you have been informed that without fire, water, no thing can exist, they are active. theelement which i guard is passive or fixed. earth consists of a simple, dry and. cold substance, and isan ingredient in the composition of all natural bodies, wherein th

neness, soshall follow the reward or retribution of an impartial and just judge in a future of everlastingduration. when our bodies partake of the purified dust of the grave, may we be prepared to passfrom this ethereal to the empyrean world.proceed to the east. the password of this northern gate is 'terrigena (of the earth).by the initials of your four passwords, you form the word f. i .a. t.the zelator is conducted to the east in front of the celebrant, and has completed a square with fourcardinal points by his journey. the veil is removed. the zelator is now west of the altar, thecelebrant on the east. zelator places crux on bible, and stands with his arms in form of a. cross.celebrant:place now the crux you hold upon the holy volume and imitate again its form, for this is the'f.i.a.t'

prepared your conductor will give a battery of four at the proper entrance which willsignify your readiness to proceed.the four is significant of the cardinal points at which you received. wisdom, and. of the four lettersforming the password, and yet as well refers to the four arms of the cross, which in their respectivedirections point to infinity.you may now retire.second sectioncolour bluethe zelator being robed in blue, and in readiness is conducted to the entrance of chemic hall, thelaboratory of the chemists, in which there are six chemists either at work or at study, and there is aseventh chair vacant. conductor, still in black, taps four times lightly at the door which is respondedto by the sound of four on a silvertoned bell within: the door opens and the first chemistapproaches

forming a cross, and then placing their arms across their breasts, andbowing slowly and silently retire.conductor of n.:the three strokes of the bell you heard but now, gave notice for silent meditation preparatory forevening prayer: these chemists have retired to the chapel.frater theoricus, you doubtless question the nature of this apartment and why this scene. you wereinformed in the grade of zelator, of three rock-built halls in juxtaposition, they were the mainlaboratory, the apartment for refreshment and rest, and the secret or sacred hall, sometimes termedthe chapel, seclusive under certain circumstances: you were also told of the discovery of thetransmutation to silver and gold, of the continued search for the re-invention of the wondrousever-burning lamp and the presumed discover

RUBY TABLET OF SET

y areas open to new initiates of the temple, the opportunity is there for those of higher degrees to evaluate him. he may decide in this time of the white star if this thing called the temple of set is right for him- while the temple makes a decision if he is right for it. differ though they may, the foundations of the first degree program was laid. the (1=[10] of the golden dawn was known as the zelator. it was followed by the (2=[9] theoricus, the (3=[8] practicus, and the (4=[7] philosophus. grades (1=[10] through (4=[7] were concerned primarily with "an understanding and mastery of the "elemental" forces governing the physical plane"(2) again, all this- plus some- is more clearly and more accurately covered in the searches of the first degree setian["more clearly and more accurately" i

erhood"(5) he divided his system into three orders and eleven grades, plus a designation of "student" in which the aspirant was to gain a varied knowledge from a number of recommended volumes [compare his with our reading list for the temple of set] the probationer (0=[0] occupied the bottom of magus crowley's first division "the order of the golden dawn" this, along with the neophyte (1=[10, the zelator (2=[9, the practicus (3=[8, and the philosophus (4=[7, is described in both the degrees of initiation in the ruby tablet of set and in magick in theory and practice. it can be seen that the temple has condensed the (0=[0] through (4=[7] into a single first degree, and one that operates on a far more sophisticated level than the first a.a. division. yet it is worth mention that this first d

SCHEM HA MEPHORESH

cancer planet: moon degree: 20-25 meaning: lord of the universe. psalm 108:30: i will give thanks unto tetragrammaton greatly with my mouth, and in the midst of many will i praise him. 72nd angel name: mevamiah sign: cancer planet: moon degree: 25-30 meaning: end of the universe. psalm 116:7: turn unto thy rest, 0 my soul, for tetragrammaton rewardeth thee. the seals of these are addressed to the zelator adeptus minor.us chapter 16: shinto 393 chapter 17: sikhism 419 chapter 18: zoroastrianism 443 where to learn more xxxvii index xxxix contents vi world religions: almanac reader s guide religion influences the views and actions of many people in the world today in both political and personal ways. in some instances religious fervor compels people to perform selfless acts of compassion, whi

SYMBOLISM OF THE BANNERS

rs itself before the vast and mighty one. symbolism of the banner of the west on the banner of the west, the white triangle refers to the three paths connecting twklm with the other sephiroth; while the red cross is the hidden knowledge of the divine nature which is to be obtained through their aid. the cross and triangle together represent life and light. in addition to this explanation from the zelator grade, it represents eternally the possibility of rescuing the evil. but in it, the trapt cross is placed within the white triangle of the supernals as thereby representing that sacrifice made only unto the higher. the red cross is bordered with gold in this instance, to represent the perfect metal obtained in and through the darkness of putrefaction. black is its field which thus represen

THE MAGICIAN S KABBALAH

hermanubis (hermes the guide and anubis the guardian) and ganesha (as breaker-down of obstacles, the juggernaut) can be placed here, as well as the "guardian of the threshold. this latter entity is encountered as the first "fear" on the new initiate's path, and usually manifests as the "shadow" in terms of jungian psychotherapy. the appearance of the guardian is the sure sign that the work of the zelator is building up towards initiation, and not merely being used as a form of escapism. in terms of the creative process down the tree, both yesod as meaning "compilation, and the process of arrangement (from crowley in 777, can be placed here. the synthesis embodied in the universe atu leading from yesod to malkuth has not taken place, merely the elements of that synthesis collected. thus is

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

since repined. when i am dead remember me for this that i bade workers work, and lovers kiss; laughed with the stoic at the dream of pain, and preached with jesus the evangel.bliss *mysteries: lyrical and dramatic, vol. i, pp. 109-112 (the metre though not the cadence is that of glaus veneris. h) whilst such lines as the following in the second poem also remind us of the astronomer poet: o thou, zelator of this paradise, tell thou the secret of f the pillar! none can hear thee, of the souls beneath the sun. speak! or the very godhead in thee dies. for we are many, and thy name is one *the temple of the holy ghost, vol. i, p. 191. before we leave the glowing east, one more curious similarity still strikes us, it is that though in so many ways the ideas of aleister crowley are akin to those

TYSON DONALD THE MAGICAL WORKBOOK

oked on all four quarters, but on the east and south it is projective spirit, and on the west and north it is receptive spirit. specific physical gestures were employed in the grade rituals of the golden dawn. the signs of the four so-called elemental grades appear in this pentagram ritual. the grade of theoricus relates to air, that of philosophus to fire, that of practicus to water, and that of zelator to earth. in the pentagram ritual, a fifth sign is used in connection with spirit. this is the sign known as the rending of the veil, and occurs in the portal grade ritual of the golden dawn, a transition ritual connecting the lower elemental grades with the higher grades of adepthood. i mention this only to indicate that these physical gestures have precise and important meanings. the eno

WILLIAM WESCOTT NUMBERS THEIR OCCULT POWER AND MYSTIC VIRTUES

habrath zereh aur bokher, from whose parent stem the rosicrucian fraternities also may have arisen. these rituals contain a more complex scheme of the mediaeval occult symbolism than exists in any other form known to me, and i believe that it would not be possible for anyone to reconstitute so complete a system out of all extant literature. there are 10 grades in the rosicrucian society. they are zelator, theoricus, practicus, philosophus; minor, major and exempt adept; master, magus and king. some magi are known, but only magi know of a rex. rosicrucian private rituals give the correct names and kabalistic spelling of the ten heavens of the world of assiah, which is the material universe. numbers--th eir occu lt power an d mys tic vir tu es by w. wyn n wes tcott h. p. blavatsky declared t

ZALEWSKI GOLDEN DAWN ENOCHIAN MAGIC OCR

ork. enochian study, ritual and research become one of the primary pursuits. enochian material in the golden dawn consists of the four watchtower tablets, the tablet of union, the angelic calls and enochian chess. in reality this is just the beginning and only an introduction to the system. we must remember that when regardie published the gd in 1940, he had left the hermes temple at the level of zelator adeptus minor (z.a.m. what is written in his book represents the course of study in that sub-grade, and no more. regardie himself was aware that he had not been given the total knowledge of various divisions of the gd enochian system, such as: xiii sigillum dei aemeth 1. tabula sancta 2. liber scientia auxilii et victoria terrestris 3. heptarchia mystica 4. tablet of nalvage 5. the four el

ded a four-handed chess game with divination as a subsystem. the basis for the golden dawn's enochian system were the four great watchtowers which were subdivided into the four elemental tablets and a smaller one called the tablet of union, which is associated with the fifth element, spirit. it was related in the paper concourse of the forces that within the inner order of the golden dawn, at the zelator adeptus minor grade [this is a subgrade of the adeptus minor grade eds, adepts were introduced to another part of the enochian system. this dealt with the four elemental kings whose names were derived from letters on the circumference of the holy seal the dei aemeth, the main seal used by dee and kelley during their slaying sessions with the crystal shewstone. as far as the published paper

elemental tablets. the only recorded use by dee and kelley of this seal was to place a crystal upon it for the purposes of scrying. the archangel uriel gave the following instructions on its use "you must use a four square table, two cubits square, whereon must be set the sigillum dei, which is already perfected in a book of thine: blessed be god in all his mysteries *this paper was issued to the zelator adeptus minor grades of the thoth hermes temple, new zealand, in 1985. 2 and holy in all his work. this seal must not be looked uponwithout great reverence and devotion. this seal is to be made of perfect wax: i mean wax that is purified; we have no respect of colors. this seal must be nine inches in diameter, the roundness must be twenty-seven inches or somewhere more; the thickness of it

ds are the names of god extracted from the four lines of the holy spirit, which govern all creatures on the earth (both visible and invisible. they are carried on the twelve banners (dee mss) these are, of course, the twelve holy names which are derived from the three holy names of each tablet. these names are then arranged according to the diagram of the shewbread, as given in the 1=10 ritual of zelator, which shows the associated astrological correspondences of the angelic kings and tribes of israel (see figure 17 "the call of the 30 aethyrs summons the 91 princes and the spiritual governors unto whom the earth is delivered as a 34 portion. they bring in and depose kings and all governments upon the earth and they vary the nature of things with the variation of every movement. unto them

ZALEWSKI SECRET INNER ORDER RITUALS OF THE GOLDEN DAWN OCR

ncluded practical uses of the angels of the bonorum and the shewstone, and the holy table. in 1986, the three chiefs of thoth hermes chartered the horus temple of the golden dawn foundation in the u.s. as an independent body, and promoted the chief of the horus temple (who was a long time friend and student of regardie) to the rank of 6=5. thoth hermes temple study course for adeptus minor 5=6 1. zelator adeptus minor 2. theoricus 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

nd order insignia. for the clearing of the temple he uses the sceptre of a hierophant. the officers of the outer order, wearing all vestments and insignia, are seated thus: the kerux is in the far west, with the stolistes and dadouchos on his left and right respectively; their seats are close against the wall. they represent the position of malkuth on the tree, and they correspond to the grade of zelator, in which the earth part or body of man is purified. the hierophant is on a seat a little distance in front; he corresponds to the grade of theoricus, located in the sephira yesod, and to the purification of the natural mind. the hegemon and hiereus are on seats south and north of the altar, facing east; they answer to the grades of philosophus in netzach and practicus in hod respectively

e it after approval as before. 8. receive ritual g and consecrate the 5 implements as before. 9. receive ritual k, the consecration ceremony, and m, the hermes vision and the lineal figures; also w hodos chamelionis. 10. receive and study flying rolls 1-10 inclusive, at any period during the first stage (the adept must pass examination marked a and b at the end of the first stage, thus becoming a zelator adeptus minor) stage two. 11. receive and study flying rolls 11, 12, 14,20, 21, 28, 29, and may now pass c, g, and e examinations. 12. receive and study rituals n, 0, p, q, r. must now pass g, c, d and e examinations (tarot study) fourth stage. 13. receive and study rituals h, s, t, x, y. must now pass f examinations. fifth stage. 14, receive and study z2 rituals, and practice consecration

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