Magick in Theory and Practice (Section 4)

The signs of A° — 7^. Raise the arms above the head and join the hands, so that the tips of the fingers and of the thumbs meet, formulating a triangle (see illustration). (The Grade of4° = 7ais particularly attributed to the element Fire; it refers to the Planet Venus j the paths of P, ¥ and )D are attributed to this degree. For other attributions see “777” ^nes 7 and 31). The Pentagrams of Water. Name A L (El). The signs of 3° = 8°. Raise the arm till the elbows are on a level with the shoulders, bring the hands across the chest, touch- ing the thumbs and tips of fingers so as to form a triangle apex downwards. (See illustration). (The Grade of30:=8Dis particularly attributed to the element of water j it refers to the planet Mercury j the paths of "1 and are attributed to this degree. For other attributions see “777”, lines 8 and 23). The Pentagrams of Air. Name I H V H (Ye-ho- wau). The signs of 2°=9D. Stretch both arms upwards and outwards, the elbows bent at right angles, the hand bent back, the palms upwards as if supporting a weight. (See illustration). (The Grade of 20 = 9D is particularly attributed to the element Air j it refers to the Moon, the path of n is attributed to this degree. For other attributions see “777” lines 9 and 11). 381 -