THE EQUINOX
1.40. to recapitulate L.V.X. Lux, the Light of the Cross).
1.55.
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Thence one might proceed to some symbolic passage
through the 6“: 5° grade—though of course that grade
is really symbolic of this soul—journey, not vire versui—
and through 7°=4° ;
so perhaps—-if one could only
dare to hope it !—to the 8°=3° attainment
Certainly
what little I have done so far pertains no higher than
Minor adeptship, though I have used higher formula:
in the course of my working.
My Prana is acting in a feverish manner ; a mixture of
fatigue and energy.
This is not good: it probably
comes from bolting that big lunch, and may mean
that
I must sleep to recover equilibrium.
I will,
however, use the Pentagram ritual on my Anahata
Cakkram [the heart; a nerve—centre in Hindu mystical
physiology—ED] and see if that steadies me.
(P.S.—
Yes: instantly).
Notice, please, how in this condition
of intense magical strain the most trifling things have
a great influence.
Normally,
I can eat anything in
any quantity without the slightest effect of any sort;
witness
my
expeditions
and
debauches;
nothing
upsets me.
P.S.—But notice, please!
Normally half a bottle of
Burgundy excites me notably ; while doing this magic
it is like so much water.
A “transvaluation of all
valuesl ”
Over a citron pressé I have revised the new Ritual.
Also I have bought suitable materials for copying
it fair; and this I did without solemnity or ceremonial,