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Page 1 of 11904 · PDF PAGE 24
…Latin, as it is said. + The first only of these five books is here published: the astral opposition incidental to the publication of any magical writing is not to be blamed for this; but the engorgement of the translator in a matter of other import, as previously hinted. The true life of this man and his associates, with a veridic account of their researches into magical arts, etc., may be looked for in my forthcoming volume ; ‘History of the Order of the Golden Dawn.” —Ep, IO
1904 · PDF PAGE 49
THE MAGICAL TRIANGLE OF SOLOMON. Tus is the Form of the Magical Triangle, into the which Solomon did command the Evil Spirits. It is to be made at 2 feet distance from the Magical Circle and it is 3 feet across. (See Frontispiece Figure 154.) Note that this triangle is to be placed toward that quarter whereunto the Spirit belongeth. And the base of the triangle is to be nearest unto the Circle, the apex pointing in the direction of the quarter of the Spirit. Observe thou also the Moon in thy working, as aforesaid, etc. Anaphaxeton is sometimes …
1904 · PDF PAGE 55
THE OTHER MAGICAL REQUISITES. Tue other magical requisites are : a sceptre, a sword, a mitre, a cap, a long white robe of linen, and other garments for the purpose ;' also a girdle of lion’s skin three inches broad, with all the names written about it which be round the outmost part of the Magical Circle. Also perfumes, and a chafing- dish of charcoal kindled to put the fumes on, to smoke or perfume the place appointed for action; also anointing oil to anoint thy temples and thine eyes with; and fair water to wash thyself in. And in so doing, t…
1904 · PDF PAGE 48
…rticularly in the Sigils. Such as they are, these names in the Hebrew of Dr. Rudd are here shown. (See Figures 81 to 152 inclusive.) THE MAGICAL CIRCLE. Tus is the Form of the Magical Circle of King Solomon, the which he made that he might preserve himself therein from the malice of these Evil Spirits. (See Frontispiece, Figure 153.) This Magical Circle is to be made 9 feet across, and the Divine Names are to be written round it, beginning at EHYEH, and ending at LEVANAH, Luna. (Colours.—The space between the outer and inner circles, where the …
1904 · PDF PAGE 15
The ‘Snittated “YJnterpretatton of Ceremontal Magic. T is loftily amusing to the student of magical literature who is not quite a fool—and rare is such a combination !—to note the criticism directed by the Philistine against the citadel of his science. Truly, since our childhood has ingrained into us not only literal belief in the Bible, but also substantial belief in Alf Laylah wa Laylah, and only adolescence can cure us, we are only too liable, in the rush and energy of dawning manhood, to overturn roughly and rashly both these classics, to r…
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…wing Ourselves, and consulting the Rota, and the Books M. and Q. did decide to ask Mr. Aleister Crowley,’ a poet, and skilled student of Magical Lore, and an expert Kabbalist, to complete openly that which had been begun in secret.” This is that which is written: ‘‘ His Bishoprick let another take.” And again: ‘ Oculi Tetragrammaton.” This ts also that which is said: “Nomen Secundum tow yop refertur ad Gedhurah; qui est Rex secundus, quo moriente delabebantur Postertora Matris, unde Bittul atque Corruptio Achurajim Patris et Matris hoc indigit-…
1904 · PDF PAGE 16
… illusions, which are after all sense-impressions as much as “realities” are, in the class of “ phe- nomena dependent on brain-changes.” Magical phenomena, however, come under a special sub-class, since they are willed, and their cause is the series of “real” phenomena called the operations of ceremonial Magic. These consist of (1) Sight. The circle, square, triangle, vessels, lamps, robes, imple- ments, etc. (2) Sound. The invocations. (3) Smell. The perfumes. (4) Taste. The Sacraments. (5) Touch. As under (1). (6) Mind. The combination of all…
1904 · PDF PAGE 20
…ey, because of their skill, know how to anticipate an effort,‘ the which to the vulgar shall seem to be a miracle. Origen saith that the Magical Art doth not contain anything subsisting, but although it should, yet that it must not be Evil, or subject to contempt or scorn: and doth distinguish the Natural Magic from that which is Dza- bolical. Apollonius Tyanaeus only exercised the Watural Magic, by the which he did perform wonderful things. Philo Hebraeus saith that true Magic, by which we do arrive at the understanding of the Secret Works of …
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…cided no longer to leave Our dignity and authority in the hands of one who could be thus easily imposed upon. (For bya childish and easy magical trick did S.V.A. persuade D.D.C.F. of that lie.) Vv
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…ess. (2) Here we come to an interesting fact. It 1s curious to note the contrast between the noble means and the apparently vile ends of magical rituals. The latter are disguises for sublime truths. “To destroy our enemies” is to realize the illusion of duality, to excite compassion. (Ah! Mr. Waite, the world of Magic is a mirror, wherein who sees muck is muck.) (3) A careful naturalist will understand much from the voices of the animals he has studied long. Even a child knows the difference of a cat’s miauling and purring. The faculty may be g…
1904 · PDF PAGE 30
…e, an Ensign, * To protect him from the flaming breath of the enraged Spirit; the design is given at the end of the instructions for the Magical Circle, etc., later on in the Goetia. 16
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damage by his Noisome Breath. Wherefore the Magician must hold the Magical Ring near his face, and that will defend him. He giveth true answers of things Past, Present, and to Come, and can discover all Secrets. He will declare wittingly how the Spirits fell, if desired, and the reason of his own fall. Hecan make men wonderfully knowing in all Liberal Sciences. He ruleth 40 Legions of Spirits. His Seal is this, which wear thou as a Lamen before thee, or else he will not appear nor yet obey thee, etc. (30.) Forneus.—The Thirtieth Spirit is Forne…
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…(2) THE SECOND Book is one which treateth of Spirits mingled of Good and Evil Natures, the which is entitled THE THEURGIA-GOETIA, or the Magical Wisdom of the Spirits Aérial, whereof some _ do abide, but certain do wander and abide not. (3) THe TuHirp Book, called Ars PAULINA, or THE ART PAULINE, treat- eth of the Spirits allotted unto every degree of the 360 De- grees of the Zodiac ; and also of the Signs, and of the Planets in the Signs, as well as of the Hours. (4) THE FourtTH Book, called Ars ALMADEL SALOMON- Is, or THE ART AL- MADEL OF SOL…