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1912 · PDF PAGE 263

The Equinox (Volume I, Number VII)

… ain een ! [En/er L, ELDER EEL, very tall and mm mm’ lantem- jawed, mare salem;:[ ?!םאתמו/ש”משlmn !116 aiitem] GRAB. The Blessing ο’ the Lord be on ye, Elder. Will ye tell the fowk o’ the terrible scandal in Houghmagandie? EEL. The han’ ο' the Lord is heavy upon us for oor Sins. ALL. Ay! Ay! GRAB. We are but puir sinners. EEL. Ayl we deserve it. But our punishment is greater than we can bear. ALL. Woe unto us ! EEL. Wi’ these een hae I seen it! Alack the day! My brethren, d’ye ken wha‘s ta’en the lodging ower Awl‘s shop ? BONES. When? EEL. Last…

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The Equinox (Volume I, Number VII)

THE EQUINOX 13. The Knight of Swords is “The Lord of the Wind and the Breezes: the King of the Spirits of Air.” 14. The Queen of Swords is “ The Queen of the Thrones of Air.” 15. The King of Swords is "The Prince of the Chariot of the Winds.” 16. The Knave of Swords is ”The Princess of the Rushing Winds: the Lotus of the Palace of Air." 17. The Knight of Pentacles is "The Lord of the Wide and Fertile Land : the King of the Spirits of Earth." 18. The Queen of Pentacles is “ The Queen of the Thrones of Earth." 19. The King of Pentacles is “ The P…

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The Equinox (Volume I, Number VII)

… tam from him as z‘f/ee were a ]./?!?ץש AWL. A braw day the day ! GRAB. Is this a day to be ta’king 0’ days? [AZ/groan. AWL. This is the Lord’s Day, and a’m thankin' Him for his guid gift ο’ tobacco. GRAB. Ye dirty little Atheist! D’ye no ken this is the Sawbath? Awa’ wi' ye from the Lord's children! BONES. An' dinna blaspheme ! GRAB. Beware, ye fausse loon! The judgment 0’ the Lord is nigh at han’. CHIPS. The meenister preached ο’ the destruction 0’ Sennacherib. AWL. An’ wha’s Sennacherib? CHIPS, Juist sic anither as yoursel’. A fleetin’, flytin…

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The Equinox (Volume I, Number VII)

…wer The Star The Moon . The Sun The judg— ment The Uni— verse Such are the Titles 01 the THE EQUINOX THE TWENTy-TWO KEYS OF THE BOOK The Lord of the Hosts 01 the Mighty The Daughter of the Firmament, the dweller be— tweenthe Waters The Ruler 01 Flux and Reflux: the Child of the Sons 01 the Mighty The Lord of the Fire of the World . The Spirit of the Primal Fire . The Great One of the Night of Time. . LETTER ATTRI- Abodes or Atouts of Thooth; Mansions of the House 01 01 the my FATH ER. BUTION 821111 Δ Vand?'ן

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The Equinox (Volume I, Number VII)

…e must remember that many great teachers have forbidden it. What did the great Buddha say to Ananda? “ Beware of women, Anandal " " But, Lord, they are subtle of speech I " " Don’t speak to them, Anandal” “ But, Lord, suppose they speak to us ? ” “ Keep wide awake, Anandal " Think of Paul’s contemptuous permission, “ It is. better to marry than to burn "—it is easy to see that Paul had never been married !—and of his Master’s plain prohibition of anything of the sort. If our own Beloved Lord and Teacher does not join the band, it is (may I sugg…

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The Equinox (Volume I, Number VII)

…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 of Matter: the Child of the Forces of Time . LETTER A…

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The Equinox (Volume I, Number VII)

DESCRIPTION OF THE CARDS OF THE TAROT XLIX THE LORD OF MATERIAL SUCCESS Six ofPentax/e5 A WHITE Radiant Angelic Hand holding a rose branch with white roses and buds, each of which touches a Pentaclei Pentacles are arranged 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 m…

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The Equinox (Volume I, Number VII)

THE EQUINOX LIII THE LORD OF RUIN Ten ofSwords FOUR Hands holding eight swords, as in the preceding symbol; the points falling away from each other. Two hands hold two swords crossed in the centre, as though their junction had disunited the others No rose, flower or bud, is shewn4 Above and below are 0 and Π, representing the Decanr Almost a worse symbol than the Nine of Swords Un- disciplined, warring force, complete disruption and failure. Ruin of all plans and projects Disdain, insolence and im— pertinence, yet mirth and jollity therewith. A …

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The Equinox (Volume I, Number VII)

DESCRIPTION OF THE CARDS OF THE TAROT XL THE LORD OF EARNED SUCCESS Six ofSwan]: Two hands, as before, each holding two swords which cross in the centre. Rose re—established thereon. !: and 3: above and below, supported on the points of two short daggers or swords. Success after anxiety and trouble; self—esteem, beauty, conceit, but sometimes modesty therewith; dominance, patience, labour, etc. Tiphareth of( ?וLabour, work, journey by water). Ruled by the Great Angels?לאעההand?לאו"י XLI THE LORD OF UNSTABLE EFFORT Sewn af Swords Two Angelic Rad…

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The Equinox (Volume I, Number VII)

DESCRIPTION OF THE CARDS OF THE TAROT XXXIV THE LORD OF GREAT STRENGTH [Vim of Wmm’s or Tart/les FOUR hands, as in the previous symbol, holding eight wands crossed four and four; but a fifth hand at the foot of the card holds another wand upright, which traverses the point of junction with the others : flames leap herefrom. Above and below are the symbols?שand :. Tremendous and steady force that cannot be shaken. Herculean strength, yet sometimes scientifically applied. Great success, but with strife and energy. Victory, preceded by apprehension a…

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The Equinox (Volume I, Number VII)

DESCRIPTION OF THE CARDS OF THE TAROT XXIII THE LORD OF VALOUR Seven of szti: Two hands holding by grip six wands, three crossed‘ A third hand issuing from a cloud at the lower part of the card, holding an upright wand which passes between the others. Flames leap from the point of junction. Above and below the central wand are the symbols of Mars and Leo, representing the Decan. Possible victory, depending on the energy and courage exercised; valour; opposition, obstacles and difficulties, yet courage to meet them; quarrelling, ignorance, preten…

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The Equinox (Volume I, Number VII)

DESCRIPTION OF THE CARDS OF THE TAROT XXVI THE LORD OF WEALTH Tm of Pentndes AN Angelic Hand, holding by the lower extremity a branch whose roses touch all the Pentacles. No buds, however, are shewn. The symbols of z: and Vi. are above and below. The Pentacles are thus arranged ξτξ. Completion of material gain and fortune; but nothing beyond: 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( ?הRic…

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The Equinox (Volume I, Number VII)

DESCRIPTION OF THE CARDS OF THE TAROT XLVI THE LORD OF ESTABLISHED STRENGTH Three of ψωμί: Α WHITE Radiating Angelic Hand, as before, issuing from clouds and grasping three wands in the centre (two crossed, the third upright). Flames issue from the point of junction. Above and below are the symbols 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-as…

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The Equinox (Volume I, Number VII)

DESCRIPTION OF THE CARDS OF THE TAROT XXXVII THE LORD OF MATERIAL WORKS Tlla/ee of Pg;/[lades A VVHITE—WINGEDAngelic Hand,as before, holding a branch of a rose tree, of which two white rosebuds touch and sur— mount the topmost Pentacle. The Pentacles are arranged in an equilateral triangle. Above and below the symbols :3 and vj. Working and constructive force, building up, creation, erection; realization and increase of material things; gain in commercial transactions, rank; increase of substance, influ— ence, cleverness in business, selfishness.…

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The Equinox (Volume I, Number VII)

THE EQUINOX Permanent and lasting success and happiness, because inspired from above Not so sensual as the "Lord of Material Happiness," yet almost more truly happy Pleasure, dissipa— tion, debauchery, quietness, peacemaking. Kindness, pity, generosity, wantonness, waste, etc., according to dignity. Malkuth of( ?הMatter settled : complete good fortune). Herein the Great Angels?הילשעand?לאהימrule. [This is not such a good card as stated, It represents boredom, and quarrelling arising therefrom; disgust springing from too great luxury. In particu…

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The Equinox (Volume I, Number VII)

THE EQUINOX XXX THE LORD OF LOSS IN PLEASURE Five (y' ἀφ; or C/m/z'ces A WHITE RadiatingAngelic 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 οί 6 and "L for the Decan. Death, or end of pleasure: disappoi…

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The Equinox (Volume I, Number VII)

… of Time. Therefore come ye and obey your creation: visit us in peace and comfort: conclude us receivers of your mysteries: for why? Our Lord and Master is the All-One! [Invokes2 Nanta; the whole tablet of Barth. The angle of Vי019? The Princess of the Echoing Hills, the Rose of the Palace of Earth] THE OPENING OF THE TEMPLE IN THE GRADE OFם4<>=7? GIVE the sign of Thoum—aesh-neithr [Knock] Let us adore the Lord and King of Fire I Tetragrammaton Tzabaothl Blessed be Thou! The Leader of Armies is Thy Namel AMEN! uz

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The Equinox (Volume I, Number VII)

…called the Root of the Powers of Air. 4. The Ace of Pentacles is called the Root 01 the Powers of Earth. 5. The Knight 01 Wands is " The Lord of the Flame and Lightning: the King of the Spirits of Fire.” 6. The Queen of Wands is " The Queen 01 the Thrones of Flame." 7. The King of Wands is “The Prince 01 the Chariot 01 Fire.” 8. The Knave 01 Wands is ”The Princess of the Shining Flame: the Rose of the Palace of Fire." 9. The Knight of Cups is “The Lord of the Waves and the Waters: the King 01 the Hosts 01 the Sea.” ιο. The Queen of Cups is “The…

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The Equinox (Volume I, Number VII)

DESCRIPTION OF THE CARDS OF THE TAROT XLIII THE LORD OF MATERIAL HAPPINESS Nine of Chg/ices A VVHITE Radiant Angelic Hand, issuing from a cloud holding lotus or water-lilies, one flower of which over- hangs each cup; from it a white water pours. Cups are arranged in three rows of 3. !4 and (?פabove and below. Complete and perfect realization of pleasure and happiness, almost perfect; self-praise, vanity, conceit, much talking of self, yet kind and lovable, and may be self—denying therewith. High-minded, not easily satisfied with small and limited…

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The Equinox (Volume I, Number VII)

…ONES. It canna be ! It canna be I EEL. Waur, Far waur! TONGS. Hoots! but we maun ha’ fallen into terrible sin. BONES. Fra‘ whaur? In the Lord‘s name, mon, tell. We're fair distrachit. EEL. Fra’ Pairisss! GRAB. Fra’ the Hame o’ the De'il! BONES. Fra’ Hell! Fra‘ the Bottomless Pit! CHIPS. The ’Hoor 0' Babylon! The Scarlet Wumman that rideth on the Beast wi’ Seven Heads ! TONGS. Fra’ the very hairt 0' a' sculduddery an’ wicked- ness 1 BUN. O Lord! ha’ mercy upon us ! EEL. Indeed, I ha’ seen her at the window. Aboot nine ο’ th‘ clock last nicht whe…

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