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Page 1 of 11930 · PDF PAGE 76
…hat the student shouid never attach to any resuit the importance which it at first seems to possess. 6. First, then, let us consider the Book 777 and its use; the préparation of the Place; the use of the Magic Ceremonies; and finally the methods which follow in Chapter V. “Viator in Regnis Arboris” and in Chapter VI “Sagitta trans Lunam.” (In another book will be treated of the Expansion and Contrac¬ tion of Consciousness ; progress by slaying the Cakkrâms; progress by slaying the Pairs of Opposites; the methods of Sabhapaty Swami, etc., etc.) …
1930 · PDF PAGE 115
liber rnaunn vel THISHARB SUB FIGURA CMXIII. ooo. May be. (oo. It has not been possible to construct this book on a basis of pure Scepticism. This matters less, as the practice leads to scepticism, and it mav be through it.) o. This book is not intended to lead to the suprême attainment. On the contrary, its results define the separate being of the Exempt Adept from the rest of the Universe, and discover his relation to the Universe.1 1. It is of such importance to the Exempt Adept that We cannot overrate it. Let him in no wise adventure the pl…
1930 · PDF PAGE 110
LIBER YOD SUB FIGURA DCCCXXI (This book was formerly called Vesta. It is referred to the path of Virgo and the letter Yod.) L 1. This is the book of drawing ail to a point. 2. Herein are described three methods whereby the conscious- ness of the Many may be melted to that of the One. II. FIRST METHOD O. Let a magical circle be constructed, and within it an upright Tau drawn upon the ground. Let this Tau be devised into io squares (See Liber CMLXIII., Illustration i.) 1. Let the magician be armed with the Sword of Art.1 2. Let him wear the black…
1930 · PDF PAGE 75
LIBER O vel MANUS ET SAGITTÆ SUB FIGURA VI. I. 1. This book is very easy to misunderstand; readers are asked to use the most minute critical care in the study of it, even as we hâve done in the préparation. 2. In this book it is spoken of the Sephiroth, and the Paths, of Spirits and Conjurations ; of Gods, Spheres, Planes, and many other things which may or may not exist. It is immaterial whether they exist or not. By doing certain things certain results follow; students are most earnestly warned against attributing objective reality or philoso…
1930 · PDF PAGE 46
…ars the sword from a red girdle, and the Paten and Hosts, or Cakes of Light. Ihe DEACON. He is clothed in white and yellow. He bears the Book of the Law. Two Children. They are clothed in white and black. One bears a pitcher of water and a cellar of sait, the other a censer of lire and a casket of perfume. IIP Of the ceremony of the Introit. The DEACON, opening the door of the Temple, admïts the con¬ grégation and takes his stand between the small altar atid the font. (There should be a door-keeper to attend to the admis¬ sion. ) The DEACON adv…
1930 · PDF PAGE 124
…be unto Him that refuseth the curse of the grade of a Magus, and the burden of the Attainment thereof. 21. And in the word CHAOS let the book be sealed, yea, let the Book be sealed. — 424 —
1930 · PDF PAGE 91
…eptions of Jéhovah. 5- Further concerning the shrine. — Let this shrine be furnished appropriately as to its ornaments, according to the book 777. With ivy and pine-cones, that is to say, for Bacchus, and let lay before him both grapes and wine. So also for Ceres let there be corn, and cakes ; or for Diana moon-wort and pale herbs, and pure water. Further it is well to support the shrine with talismans of the planets, signs and éléments appropriate. But these should be made according to the right Ingenium of the Philosophus by the light of the …
1930 · PDF PAGE 73
…e elementary trifles, however, we should mention that an intelligent person may gather more than a hint of its nature from the following books, which are to be taken as serious and learned contributions to the study of Nature, though not necessarily to be implicitly relied upon. aThe Yi King” (S.B.E. Sériés, Oxford University Press.) “The Tao Teh King” (S.B.E. Sériés.) “Tannh'âuser”, by A. Crowley. “The Upanishads”. “The Bhagavad-Gita”. “The Voice of the Silence”. “Raja Yoga”, by Swami Vivekananda. “The Shiva Sanhita”. “The Aphorisms of Patanja…
1930 · PDF PAGE 45
…-altar, at whose top is the Stélé of Revealing in reproduction, with four candies on each side of it. Below the stélé is a place for the Book of the Law, with six candies on each side of it. Below this again is the Holy Graal, with roses on each side of it. There is room in front of the Cup for the Paten. On each side beyond the roses are two great candies. Ail this is enclosed within a great veil. Forming the apex of an équilatéral triangle whose base is a line drawn between the pillars, is a small black square altar, of two super-imposed cube…
1930 · PDF PAGE 68
… guished, even among ourselves. 7. The written record should be intelligently prepared so that others may benefit from its study. 8. The Book John St John published in the first number of the “Equinox” is an example of this kind of record by a very advanced student. It is not as simply written as we could wish, but will show the method. 9. The more scientific the record is, the better. Yet the émo¬ tions should be noted, as being some of the conditions. Let then the record be written with sincerity and carej thus with practice it will be found …
1930 · PDF PAGE 49
…he Earth. He thrones the PRIESTESS upon the altar. The DEACON and the children followy they in ranky behind him. The PRIESTESS takes the Book of the Rawy résumés her seaty and holds it open on her breast with her two handsy making a descending triangle with thumbs and forefingers. The PRIEST gives the lance to the DEACON to hold; and takes the ever from the childy and sprinkles the PRIESTESS, making five crossesy foreheady shouldersy and thighs. The thumb of the PRIEST is always between his index and — 349 —
1930 · PDF PAGE 74
“The Book of the Sacred Magic of Abramelin the Mage”. “The Goetia”. aThe Hathayoga Pradipika”. “The Spiritual Guide of Molinos”. Erdmann’s “History of Philosophy”. “The Star in the West” (Captain Fuller). “The Dhammapada” (S.B.E. Sériés, Oxford University Press). “The Questions of King Milinda” (S.B.E. Sériés). a777 vel Prolegomena,etc.”. “Varieties of Religious Expérience” (James). “Kabbala Denudata”. “Konx Om Pax”. 3* Careful study of these books will enable the pupil to speak in the language of his master, and facilitate communications with …
1930 · PDF PAGE 33
…ms raised so as to suggest a crescent. The head is thrown back (attitude of Baphomet, Isis in Welcome, the Microcosm of Vitruvius). (See Book 4, Part II). — 333
1930 · PDF PAGE 90
LIBER ASTARTE vel BERYLLI SUB FIGURA CLXXV. o. Fhis is the Book of Uniting Himself to a particular Deity by dévotion. 1. Considerattons before the Threshold:— First concermng the ch01 ce of a particular Deity. Fhis matter is of no import, sobeit that thou choose one suited to thine own highest nature. Howsoever, this method is not so suitable for gods austere as Saturn, or intellectual as Thoth. But for such deities as in them- selves partake in anywise of love ît is a perfect mode. 2. Concerning the frime method of this Magick Art : — Let the …
1930 · PDF PAGE 94
…hanks for this blessing from my Deity, in order that I may he refreshed for new dévotion to Him.” Or: reading. Let him say: “I read this book that I may study the nature of my Deity, that further knowledge of Him may inspire me with deeper dévotion to Him.” Or: working. Let him say: “I drive my spade into the earth that fresh flowers (fruit, or what not) may spring up to His glory, and that I, purified by toil, may give better dévotion to Him.” Or: whatever it may be that he is doing, let him reason it out in his mind, drawing it through circum…
1930 · PDF PAGE 51
…ents and feasts of the times. A feast for the first night of the Prophet and his Bride! A feast for the three days of the writing of the Book of the Law. A feast for Tahuti and the children of the Prophet — secret, O Prophet! A feast for the Suprême Ritual, and a feast for the Equinox of the Gods. A feast for fire and a feast for water; a feast for life and a greater feast for death! A feast every day in your hearts in the joy of my rapture! — 35i — 4
1930 · PDF PAGE 134
…he plains, and water at the mouth thereof when it leaps forth into the mighty sea, yea, into the mighty sea. (The Interprétation of this Book will be given to members of the Grade of Dominus Liminis on application, each to his Adeptus.) 4.34