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…t Mystery. They represent but different degrees 01 initiation. By the Right Use of the “ Key” alone the " Master Word ᾿᾽can be found. In order to afford genuine seekers after Hermetic Truth some information on the aims of the Ancient Order of Oriental Templars, we now print the preliminary instruction issued by the Fratres of this Order. FIRST INSTRUCTION T0 al! whom it may comem— Let it be known that there exists, unknown to the great crowd, a very ancient order of sages, whose object is the amelioration and Spiritual elevation 01 mankind, by …
1912 · PDF PAGE 279
WAITE’S WET 85th and 86th degrees; Sovereign Grand Prince if the 87th degree, Grand Master Constituent of the Order for the First Series, Sovereign Grand Prince of the 88th degree, Grand Master Constituent of the Order {or the Second Series, Sovereign Grand Prince of the 89th degree, Grand Master Constituent of the Order for the Third Series, and of the NINETIETH AND LAST DEGREE SUPREME GRAND CONSERVATOR AND ABSOLUTE GRAND SOVEREIGN AND PATRIARCH OF THE ANCIENT ORIENTAL RITE OF MIZRAIM: Pastophoris, Neo— coris, and Melanophoris; Christophoris, …
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…inee Pontifir of the Mystit City, Sovereign Master ofMasonry, and Per/"ed Pontifir Sublime Master of the Great Work: Grand Defender of the Order, Sublime Catechist, Adept of Sirius, Adept of Babylon, Companion Banuke, Companion Zerdust, Companion of the Luminous Ring, Sage of Elea, Sage of Delphi, Sublime Sage of Symbols Intendant of Hieroglyphics, Sublime Sage of Wisdom, Sublime Sage of the Mysteries, Sublime Sage of the Sphinx, Priest of On, Grand Inspector Regulator General of the Order, Prince and Pontiff of Memphis, Grand Administrator of th…
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…and attachment, your silence and good conduct, your father has already pledged his honour. “You are now, as a member of this illustrious order, introduced a subject of a new country, whose extent is boundless. Pictures are opened to your view, wherein true patriotism is exemplified in glowing colours, and a series of transactions recorded, which the rude hand of Time can never erase. The obligations which influenced the first Brutus and Manlius to sacrifice their children to the love of their country are not more sacred than those which bind me to …
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…n number, answering unto the thirty- six Decans of the Zodiac. Commencing from the sign Aries, the Ceu/m! Decans of each sign follow the order of the Days of the Week Thus— CARD ἕξἆτἓζξ MEANING DAY 3 of Wands?זEstablished Strength 0 6 ,, Ρ. 8 Material Success l) 9 ,, S, π Despair and Cruelty e“ 3 ,, C, az Abundance E! 6 ,, W. 52 Victory 4 9 .. Ρ. "k Material Gain 52 3 ,, S. Δ Sorrow '1 6 ,, C, m, Pleasure Θ 9 ,, W. φ Great Strength (< 3 n Ρ VX Material Works 6 6 ,, S. : Earned Success ä 9 ,, C. X Material Happiness Αι Being thus the Four Threes…
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ORDER OF ORIENTAL TEMPLARS MYSTERIA MYSTICA MAXIMA PREAMBLE DURING the last twenty-five years, constantly increasing numbers of earnest people and seekers after truth have been turning their attention to the study of the hidden laws of Nature. The growth of interest in these matters has been simply marvellous. Numberless societies, associations, orders, groups, etc, etc, have been founded in all parts of the civilized world, all and each following some line of occult study. While all these newly organized associations do some good in preparing t…
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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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I.N.R.I. BRITISH SECTION OF THE ORDER OF ORIENTAL TEMPLARS O.T.O. [The Premonstrator of the A A permits it to be known that there is not at present any necessary incom- patibility between the A.". A.". and the Ο. Τ. Ο. and M M M .2, and allows membership of the same as a valuable preliminary training]
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ORDER OF ORIENTAL TEMPLARS These few preliminary remarks may be sufficient for those who desire information concerning our order; to those who feel themselves capable to apply for admission, further instructions will be given. Address all communications to The Registrar, M..M...M, c/o THE EgUINox, 3 Great James Street, Bedford Row, W.C. THE FOLLOWING DISCOURSE (Dum/alea? from the "igitut! French) Was lately pronounced at Brunswick (Lower Saxony) where PRINCE ........... is GRAND MASTER of M, by COUNT T., at the Initiation of his Son. “I congratu…
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… 4 Sevens . . . Disappointments. 3 Sevens . . . Treaties and compacts. 4 Sixes . , . Pleasure 3 Sixes , , . Gain, success. 4 Fives . . . Order, regularity. 3 Fives . . . Quarrels, fights. 4 Fours . . . Rest, peace. 3 Fours . » . Industry. 4 Threes , . . Resolution, determination. 3 Threes . . . Deceit. 4 Twos . . . Conferences, conversations. 3 Twos . . . Reorganization, recommendation. OF THE DIGNITIES A CARD is strong or weak, well dignified or ill dignified, according to the cards next to it on either side. Cards of the same suit on either side…
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ORDER OF ORIENTAL TEMPLARS and never forget the ties which bind you to honour and/to justice. “View not with indifference the extensive connections you have formed, but let universal benevolence regulate your conduct. Exert your abilities in the service of your king and your country, and deem the knowledge you have this day attained the happiest acquisition of your life. " Recall to memory the ceremony of your initiation; learn to bridle your tongue and to govern your passions: and ere long you will have occasion to say: ‘In becoming a M,Y I tr…
1912 · PDF PAGE 297
…sight into the true meaning of Masonry,Iand a real understanding of the symbolism. He appears a suitable candidate for some more serious order, such as the M M M or even the O.T.O. H. Κ. Τ. TENTERHOOKS. By ADA LEVERSON. δε. MRS, LEVERSON is easily the daintiest and wittiest or our younger feminine writers; but she does well to call her latest masterpiece Tznlerlwa/ir. Mrs. Leverson offers us a picture of an aged, wrinkled and bedizened Jewess with false hair and teeth, painted and whitewashed with kohl, rouge and chalk until there seems hardly …
1912 · PDF PAGE 195
…OF THE CARDS OF THE TAROT The Descriptions of the Seventy-eight Symbols of this Book ; together with their meanings OF THE ACES FIRST in order and importance are the Four Aces, repre- senting the Force of the Spirit, acting in, and binding together, the Four Scales of each Element: and answering to the Dominion of the Letters of the Name in the Kether of each. They represent the Radical Forces. The Four Aces are said to be placed on the North Pole of the Universe wherein they revolve, governing its revolution; and ruling as the connecting link …
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… 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, holding four wands or torches crossed. Flames issue from the point of junction. Above and below are two small flaming wands, with the symbols of se and?זrepresenting the Decan. Perfection or completion of a thing built up with trouble N 2 195
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…adiating Angelic Hands (two proceedingfrom each side) issuant from clouds; clasped in two pairs in the centre with the grip of the First Order. They hold eight wands, crossed four with four. Flames issue from the point of junction. Surmounting the small wands with flames issuing down them, and placed in the centre at the top and bottom of the card respectively, are the symbols of & and : for the Decan. Τοο much force applied too suddenly. Very rapid rush, but quickly passed and expended. Violent, but not lasting. Swiftness, rapidity, courage, bo…
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…t of the element itself, viz. i d o i g ο. So for others; The remaining 12 Keys refer to the remaining lesser angles of the tablets, the order of the elements being Air, Water, Earth, Fire. Pronounce Elemental language (also called Angelic 0r Enochian) by inserting the next following Hebrew vowel between consonants, e.g. c after b (bEth), i after g (gImel), a after (:1, etc. 101
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…e grade Adept Adeptus Minor in the R. R. et A. C. But it has been revised and improved, while certain safeguards have been introduced in order to make its abuse impossible.~O.M.] 1. THE Significator. Choose a card to represent the Querent, using your know— ledge or judgment of his character rather than dwelling on his physical characteristics 2. Take the cards in your left hand. In the right hand hold the wand over them, and say: I invoke thee, I A O, that thou wilt send Η R U, the great Angel that is set over the operations of this Secret Wisdo…
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…y. Not by any means good, but more impersonal. ,, 13. A sleepy: in fact dropped off. (He had been doing a magic for a Soror of the Great Order, and exhausted himself.) ,, I4. (Easter Eve). An. mediocre. The Op. of Abramelin being due to commence on Easter Sunday, methinks it would be well to make a certain profound conjuration of A on 82 19
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…Heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force.” May it not be, though, that such violence should be used againstoneself in order to attain that passive state? And, of course, to shut out out all rivals? Help me, thou Holy One, even in this; for all my strength is weak as water, and I am but a dog. Help me, O self-glittering onel draw nigh to me in sleep and in waking, and let me ever be as a wise virgin, and expect thy coming with a lamp of oil of holiness and beautyl Hail, beautiful and strong one! I desire thy kisses more than l…
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…Five of Wands Two White RadiantAngelic Hands issuant per nubes dex- ter and sinister. They are clasped together in the grip of the First Order, i.e. the four fingers of each right hand crooked into each other, the thumbs meeting above ; and they hold, at the same time, by their centres, five wands or torches which are similar unto the wands of a Zelator Adeptus Minor. One wand is upright in the middle; the others cross each other. Flames leap from the point of junction. Above the middle wand is the sign &, and below is that of 9: thus repre- sent…