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1910 · PDF PAGE 13

The Rites of Eleusis

…th is not himself, but only as it were the instrument of his pleasure, a sort of houseboat that he has taken for the summer. The present series of ceremonies is designed for beginners, for those who have as yet no experience at all. Only the simplest formulas will be used, so that even those who are quite unfamiliar with the methods and aims of ritual may obtain the result, and comprehend the method. Yet they will be profound and perfect, so that even those who are already skilful may obtain further success. Let us add a short analysis of the p…

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1910 · PDF PAGE 15

The Rites of Eleusis

…ERCURY 9 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 23rd. THE RITE OF LUNA 9 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 30th. Tickets will not be sold separately ; the rent for the series is Five Guineas. Tickets are, however, transferable. Doors will be open at 8.30 ; they will be closed and locked at Nine o’clock pre- cisely. The ceremonies occupy from 1 ½ to 2 ½ hours. ONLY ONE HUNDRED TICKETS WILL BE ISSUED ; EARLY APPLICATION IS THEREFORE DESIRABLE. Application for seats should be made to the Manager, THE EQUINOX, 124, Victoria Street, Telephone : 3210 Victoria. London, S.W. NOTE Fo…

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1910 · PDF PAGE 7

The Rites of Eleusis

…s established. The following is a description of a ceremony in honour of Artemis held in July at the offices of THE EQUINOX. The present series will be even more elaborate and perfect.

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1910 · PDF PAGE 8

The Rites of Eleusis

…nd aloud, “ expectant of some great and mysterious result,” you will experience a deep sense of spiritual communion. He is now holding a series of seances. I attended at the offices of THE EQUINOX. I climbed the inter- minable stairs. I was received by a gentleman robed in white and carrying a drawn sword. The room was dark ; only a dull-red light shone upon an altar.

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1910 · PDF PAGE 6

The Rites of Eleusis

… of the ceremony is being constantly indicated. In order to induce this religious ecstasy in its highest form Crowley proposes to hold a series of religious services ; seven in number. These services are to be held at Caxton Hall, Westmins- ter, and will be conducted by Aleister Crowley himself, assisted by other Neophytes of the A∴ A∴, the mystical society, one of whose Mahatmas is responsible for the foundation of THE EQUINOX. The seven services will be typical of Shakespeare’s Seven Ages of Man, and each one will be dedicated to the Planet t…

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