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1912 · PDF PAGE 245

The Equinox (Volume I, Number VIII)

…on is material, it means folly, stupidity, eccentricity, or even mania. L Skill, wisdom, adaptation, craft, cunning, or occult wisdom or power. 2. Change, alternation, increase and decrease, fluctuation; whether for good or evil depends on the dignity. 3. Beauty, happiness, pleasure, success. But with very bad dignity it means luxury, dissipation. 4. War, conquest, victory, strife, ambition. 5. Divine wisdom, manifestation, explanation, teaching, occult force voluntarily invoked. 6. Inspiration (passive, mediumistic), motive power, action. 7. Tr…

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The Equinox (Volume I, Number VIII)

…y heavy conical head. The face is beautiful and resolute. Adaptability, steady force applied to an object, steady rule, great attractive power, power of command, yet liked notwithstanding. Kind and generous when not opposed If ill dignified, obstinate, revengeful, domineering, tyran— nical, and apt to turn against another without a cause. She rules the heavens from above the last Decan of x to above the 20a of Aries : including thus a part of Andromeda. v of Δ Queen of the Salamanders. VII THE PRINCE OF THE CHARIOT OF FIRE King of PVzmds A KINGL…

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The Equinox (Volume I, Number VIII)

…; which sleep and shall rise] In the First I made ye stewards, and placed ye in twelve seats of government: giving unto every one of you power successively over the 456 true ages οἱtime: to the intent that from the highest vessels and the corners of your governments you might work my Power, pouring down the fires of life and increase continually on the earth. Thus you are become the skirts of Justice and Truth. In the name of the same your God, lift up, Ι say, yourselvesl Behold! His mercies flourish, and (His) Name is become mighty among us. In …

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The Equinox (Volume I, Number VIII)

…eace of the Universe, the Impersonal Absolute. He was That. Note that he got this without any Ritual to speak of; an enormous advance in power of meditation. Nov. 4. Descent into Hell. In the power of the Dweller —obsession by a devil left by F———- and -?]־ called "?" (This devil is described in Sir Palamede the San/zrm, Sections XXXVI and XXXVIII. It asks “ Is there any Path at all?” and "Are not you a fraud?") Return with great difficulty—awful pangs—«Eli! Elil lama sabachthanil N.B.—I got back to very near Samadhi in the end. (This appears to…

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The Equinox (Volume I, Number VIII)

ORDER OF ORIENTAL TEMPLARS conquering error, and aiding men and women in their efforts of attaining the power of recognizing the truth‘ This order has existed already in the most remote and prehistoric times; and it has manifested its activity secretly and openly in the world under different names and in various forms; it has caused social and political revolutions, and proved to be the rock of salvation in times of danger and misfortune. It has always upheld the banner of freedom against tyranny, in whatever shape this appeared, whether as cle…

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The Equinox (Volume I, Number VIII)

… peror The Hiero— phant The Lovers . The Chariot Fortitude THE EQUINOX THE TWENTV-TWO KEYS OF THE BOOK The Spirit of Ακθη’ρ The Magus of Power The Priestess of the Silver Star. The Daughter of the Mighty Ones Sun of the Morn- ing, chief among the Mighty The Magus of the Eternal The Children of the Voice; the Oracles of the Mighty Gods The Child of the Powers οί the Waters; the Lord of the Triumph of Light The Daughter of the Flaming Sword LETT ER ATTRl- BUTTON 51

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The Equinox (Volume I, Number VIII)

…SCRIPTION OF THE CARDS OF THE TAROT 66᾿ 67, 68. 69. 7o. 71. 72, THE TWENTY—TWO KEYS OF THE BOOK 9. The Hermit. The Magus of the Voice of Power, the Prophet of the Eternal 10. The Wheel The Lord of the of Fate . Forces of Life 8. Justice. . The Daughterofthe Lords of Truth: the Ruler of the Balance 12. The Hanged The Spirit of Man . the Mighty Waters . 13. Death. . The Child of the Great Trans— formers:theLord of the Gates of Death 14. Temperance The Daughter of the Reconcilers : the Bringer- Forth of life 15. The Devil . The Lord of the Gates o…

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The Equinox (Volume I, Number VIII)

…. Strong forces beyond the Querent‘s control. Society, meetings of many persons. Strength generally. Aces are always strong cards. Great power and force. Riches, success. Swiftness, rapidity, Unexpectedmeetings. Knights, in general, shew news. Authority, influence. Powerful friends. Meetings with the great. Rank and honour. New ideas or plans. Society of the young. Anxiety, responsibility. Buying and selling (commerce). Added responsibilities. Much correspondence. Much news. Much journeying. 205

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The Equinox (Volume I, Number VIII)

…2 ,, Cups 3 n ., 4 u n LORD OF Pleasure lllusionary Success Swiftness Great Strength Oppression Harmonious Change Material Works Earthly Power Defeat . . Earned Success . Unstable Effort . Abandoned Success Material Happiness Perfected Success Dominion Established Strength . Perfected Work Material Trouble . Material Success . Success unfulfilled Shortened Force . Despair and Cruelty Ruin . Love Abundance . Blended Pleasure DECAN Θ vawomþwuumommtavxmeO-JZMu-am IN maabductam:«««xxxtiïziiädäsüwää I49

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The Equinox (Volume I, Number VIII)

…ranged in two columns of three each ξξ . Above and below are the symbols 8 and v of the Decan. Success and gain in material undertakings Power, in— fluence, rank, nobility, rule over the people. Fortunate successful, liberal and just. If ill dignified, may be purse-proud, insolent from excess, or prodigal. Tiphareth of( ?הSuccess in material things, prosperity in business). Herein rule the Angels?היממכand 53'7“, L THE LORD OF SUCCESS UNFULFILLED Seven of Peada/es A WHITE Radiating Angelic Hand issuing from a cloud, and holding a white rose branch…

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The Equinox (Volume I, Number VIII)

…ש 854 855 856 Summilatis bifidae in Lulabh?המייח An orchard 857וז יהמואחMy twinrsislen [I: written]? 858 “ Το Theeההא רובג םלועל ?ינרא be Power unto the Ages, my Lord " [Vide 35 s,v. 1אלנא 859וז ,ךלפה לש דיIunctio, copula, phy-? lacterium, ornamentumve manus. [Connect with ?ושגנ 860 0;/?תוי861 862 7:863

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The Equinox (Volume I, Number VIII)

…d recovery not in doubt. Generous, questioning and curious; fond of external appearances: intractable, obstinate. Yesod of ?י (Strength, power, health, recovery from sickness). Herein rule the Angels?לאהריand?היהאשי XXXV THE LORD OF OPPRESSION Ten of Wands FOUR hands holding eight wands crossed as before. A fifth hand holding two wands upright, which traverses the junction of the others. Flames issuant. ‘z and :. Cruel and overbearing force and energy, but applied only 187

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The Equinox (Volume I, Number VIII)

…bols 0 and τ. Established force, strength, realization of hope. Com- pletion of labour. Success after struggle, Pride, nobility, wealth, power, conceit. Rude self-assumption and insolence. Generosity, obstinacy, etc. Binah of ( ?יPride, arrogance, self-assertion) Herein rule the Angels?הישההand?תיממע [This card is much better than as described] XLVII THE LORD OF PERFECTED WORK ΡΜ” of Wands Two White Radiating Angelic Hands, as before, issuing from clouds right and left of the card and clasped in the centre with the grip of the First Order, hold…

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The Equinox (Volume I, Number VIII)

DESCRIPTION OF THE CARDS OF THE TAROT 3. V: Earthly Power 4 of Pentacles. 4. τ Established Strength 3 ,, Wands. 5. Π Ruin IO ,, Swords. Or in T 11 "y "L V: 2 pentacles: I each of others. ? l w Material Gain 9 of Pentacles. 2 "I. Illusionary Success 7 ,, Cups. 3. a. Defeat 5 ,, Swords. 4. τ Perfected Work 4 ,, Wands. 5 s Love 2 ,, Cups. Or in τ 5?".עin. : 2 Cups: I each of others. E5 I. ₪ Wealth 10 of Pentacles. 2. : Swiftness 8 ,, Wands. 3. :: Earned Success 6 ,, Swords. 4. 8 Material Trouble 5 ,, Pentaclesi 5. as Abundance 3 ,, Cups. Or in 8 π…

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The Equinox (Volume I, Number VIII)

…s. Binah of?ה (Business, paid employment, commercial transaction). Herein are?היוהיand?היחתלAngelic Rulers. XXXVI II THE LORD OF EARTHLY POWER Four af Penius/es A HAND holding a branch of a rose tree, but without flowers or buds, save that in the centre is one fully blown white rose. Pentacles are disposed as on the points of a square; a rose in its centre. Symbols 9 and VX above and below to represent the Decan. 189

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The Equinox (Volume I, Number VIII)

…ambitious, refined, restless, turbulent, sagacious withal, yet unforgiving and obstinate. Chokmah of ( ?יInfluence over others, authority, power, dominion). Therein the Angels?לארהוand?לאינדbear rule. I94

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The Equinox (Volume I, Number VIII)

DESCRIPTION OF THE CARDS OF THE TAROT III THE ROOT OF THE POWERS OF THE AIR Ace of Swords A WHITE Radiating Angelic Hand, issuing from clouds, and grasping the hilt of a sword, which supports a White Radiant Celestial Crown; from which depend, on the right, the olive branch of Peace; and on the left, the palm branch of suffering. Six Vaus fall from its point. It symbolizes Invoked, as contrasted with Natural Force: for it is the Invocation of the Sword. Raised upward, it invokes the Divine crown of Spiritual Brightness, but reversed it is the I…

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The Equinox (Volume I, Number VIII)

THE FORTY—EIGHT CALLS OR KEYS Arise, saith the First: Move therefore unto his servants! Shew yourselves in power, and make me a strong Seer-of— things: for Ι am of Him that liveth for everl [Invokesz The File of Spirit in the Tablet of Spirit E—the Root of the Powers of Air. H—the Root of the Powers of Water. N—the Root of the Powers of Earth B—the Root of the Powers of Fire. The Four Aces] THE OPENING OF THE TEMPLE IN THE GRADE OFם20=9? GIVE the Sign of Shu. [Knock] Let us adore the Lord and King of Air] Shaddai El ChaiI Almighty and ever—livi…

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The Equinox (Volume I, Number VIII)

…ses. It represents materiality in all senses, good and evil: and is, therefore, in a sense, illusionary: it shows material gain, labour, power, wealth, etc, THE SIXTEEN COURT, OR ROYAL CARDS The Four Kings THE Four Kings, or “ Figures mounted on steeds,” re— present the Yodh forces of the Name in each Suit: the Radix, Father and commencement of Material Forces, a force in which all the others are implied, and of which they form the develop— ment and completion. A force swift and violent in its action, but whose effect soon passes away, and ther…

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The Equinox (Volume I, Number VIII)

… and has its head tending down to the waters 01 the lake. He is subtle, violent, crafty and artistic; a fierce nature with calm exterior. Powerful for good or evil, but more attracted by the evil if allied with apparent Power or Wisdom. If ill dignified, he is intensely evil and merciless. He rules from zo" & to 20° "]. A of v Prince and Emperor of Nymphs or Undines. 164

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