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Page 10 of 741929 · PDF PAGE 521
…bservable today. The subject is really too painful to discuss at length. I need say no more than this: that my lack of confidence in the Secret Chiefs recoiled on myself. (In Magick, of course, the punishment always fits the crime.) At the same time, the Secret Chiefs themselves had made no mistake. They knew perfectly well what was my breaking strain and they deliberately pushed me beyond my limit for several excellent reasons. They wanted me to know the extent of my capacity to endure; and thereby, of course, to increase that capacity in the …
1913 · PDF PAGE 6
Sconpio, K.C. You are however responsible to secret chiefs ? Maruens. “Yes.” Scoxeto, K.C. Who are they? Matiens. Tam sworn not to divalge them.” ScowPio, K.C, In the constitutions of the Golden Dawn a Fadulein Sprengel or Sapiens Dominabitur Astris is named as one of them? Maries, I suppose so. Scorpio, KC. Isit so or not? Maruens, Yes. Sconvi0, KC. In your letter to Mrs. Emery of the 16th Feby., 1900,you say: “It may interest you to know that Soror Sapiens Dominabitur Astris is now in Paris working with me” ? Matuens. Yes. Scorpio, K.C. Was t…
1930 · PDF PAGE 9
…Magick there is very little to add to what has already been said. The Magician addresses a direct pétition to the Being invoked. But the secret of success in invocation has not hitherto been disclosed. It is an exceedingly simple one. It is practically of no importance whatever that the invocation should be “right”. There are a thousand different wavs of compassing the end proposed, so far as external things are concerned. The whole secret may be summarised in these four words: “Enflame thyself in praying.” 1 The mind must be exalted until it l…
1909 · PDF PAGE 42
…orror [in this symbol]; for in truth they were ᾽- The master flamed forth as a star and set a guard of Water in every Abyss. Also certain secret ones concealed the Light of Purity in themselves, protecting it from the Persecutions. Likewise also did certain sons and daughters of Hermes and of Aphrodite, more openly But the Enemy confused them. They pretended to conceal that Light, that they might betray it, and profane it. 43
1954 · PDF PAGE 282
…h a Circle in the Middle, & the circle is Red. My color is black to the blind, but the blue & gold are seen of the seeing. Also I have a secret glory for them that love me. But to love me is better than all things: if under the night-stars in the desert thou presently burnest mine incense before me, invoking me with a pure heart, and the Serpent flame therein, thou shalt come a little to lie in my bosom . ... I love you! I yearn to you! Pale or purple, veiled or voluptuous, I who am all pleasure and purple, and drunkenness of the innermost sens…
1909 · PDF PAGE 39
…tion. The Word takes its station in the East and the officers salute it both by speech and silence in their signs; and they pronounce the secret Word of power that riseth from the Silence and returneth thereunto. All this they affirm; and in affirming the triangular base of the Pyramid, find that they have mysteriously affirmed the Apex thereof Whose name is Ecstasy. This also is sealed by that secret Word ; for that Word containeth All. Into this prepared Pyramid of divine Light there cometh a certain darkling wight, who knoweth not either his own …
1954 · PDF PAGE 283
… just I am eight, and one in eight: Which is vital, for I am none indeed. The Empress and the King are not of me; for there is a further secret. I am The Empress & the Hierophant. Thus eleven, as my bride is eleven. ( 15-16) I am the Snake that giveth Knowledge & Delight and bright glory, and stir the hearts of men with drunkenness. (22) I am alone: there is no God where I am. (23) I am the secret Serpent coiled about to spring: in my coiling there is joy. If I lift up my head, I and my Nuit are one. If I droop down mine head, and shoot forth v…
1903 · PDF PAGE 14
…Foot indeed! For why complain, Now the last five-barred gate is ope, Held by a little boy? I hope The hour is handy to explain The final secret. Have I any? Yes! the small boy shall have a penny! Now you are angry? Be content! Not fee the assistant accident That shows our quarry—love—at bay? My silver-throated queen, away! Huntress of heaven, by my side, As moon by meteor, rushing, ride! Among the stars, ride on! ride on! (Then, maybe, bid the boy begone! ) 12
1929 · PDF PAGE 78
…e beauty that is inherent in his own soul radiate beyond him so as to illumine every other mind in the world. But your Black Magician is secret, and difficult of access; he isn't going to tell anyone anything, not he! So even his knowledge tends to extinction, in the long run." "But you are yourselves a secret society!" exclaimed Lisa. "Only to secure freedom from interruption. It is merely the same idea as that which makes every householder close his doors at night; or, better, as public libraries are guarded by certain regulations. We can't a…
1930 · PDF PAGE 68
AD-ON-A-I1 EDE EDU “My Lord! My secret self beyond self, Hadith, Ail Father! Hail, ON, thou Sun, thou Life of Man, thou Fivefold Sword of Flame! Thou Goat exalted upon Earth in Lust, thou Snake ex- tended upon Earth in Life! Spirit most hoiy! Seed most Wise! Inno¬ cent Babe. Inviolate Maid! Begetter of Being! Soûl of ail Soûls! Word of ail Words, Corne forth, most hidden Light!” “Devour thou me!” “Thou dost devour Me!” ANGELOS TON ThEON “Thou Angel of the Gods!” ANLALA “Arise thou in Me, free flowing, Thou who art Naught, who art Naught, and ut…
1912 · PDF PAGE 97
HIS SECRET SIN stoutly and even a little sternly rebuked him with the original remark: " To the pure all things are pure.“ It was knowing when to be bold that had made Theodore the fine business man he was. And very bold it was, for conscience makes cowards of us all. The secret shame of his orgies 1 Every week—night— once even on a Sunday l—after everyone had gone to bed, he opened the little safe in the wall at the head of his bed, and drew forth the obscene picture from its envelope marked “ In case of my death or disability THIS PACKET is to…
1912 · PDF PAGE 97
HIS SECRET SIN stoutly and even a little sternly rebuked him with the original remark: " To the pure all things are pure.“ It was knowing when to be bold that had made Theodore the fine business man he was. And very bold it was, for conscience makes cowards of us all. The secret shame of his orgies 1 Every week—night— once even on a Sunday l—after everyone had gone to bed, he opened the little safe in the wall at the head of his bed, and drew forth the obscene picture from its envelope marked “ In case of my death or disability THIS PACKET is to…
1996 · PDF PAGE 155
… none shall stand before you. 9. Lurk! Withdraw! Upon them! this is the Law of the Battle of Conquest: thus shall my worship be about my secret house. 10. Get the stele of revealing itself; set it in thy secret temple— and that temple is already aright disposed—& it shall be your Kiblah for ever. It shall not fade, but miraculous colour shall come back to it day after day. Close it in locked glass for a proof to the world. 11. This shall be your only proof. I forbid argument. Conquer! That is enough. I will make easy to you the abstraction from…
1954 · PDF PAGE 45
… form it is Phallus ,' the Yang or Lingam. Both words have the same numerical value, 831. These two words can therefore serve you as the secret object of your Work. How then can you construct the number 83l? The letter Kaph,2 Jupiter (Jehovah) the Wheel of Fortune in the Tarot - the Atu X is a picture of the Universe built up and revolving by virtue of those Three Principles , Sulphur , Mercury , Salt, or Gunas , Sattvas , Rajas, Tamas - has the value 20. So also has the letter Yod2 spelt in full. One Gnostic secret way of spelling and pronounc…
1903 · PDF PAGE 74
…rvours chastely overthrown Awake the infinite monotone. So, Lady, if thy lips I kissed ; So, lady, if in eyes of steel I read the steady secret, wist Of no gray ghosts moulded of mist; 72
1912 · PDF PAGE 30
My secret, you will understand. You are bound ‘To Adela within the portico, ‘To me upon this ground. By day, in life, adore the Lares, mant By night, in death, make offering to Pan! Can you cut day from night by any endeavour? If so, both life and death were lost for ever. Come, the stream steepens. Crassus. This road leads to hell. Anicta. The way to heaven is shorter. Crassus. Who can tell? ALICIA. I have measured it. Crassus. You, girl? Aurcta. It is not hard. Crassvs. ‘What did you make the height of it? 33 c
1909 · PDF PAGE 29
… Dew Supernal. Nor is He in the still depths of the water; their lips do not meet His. Nor—O my soul l—is He anywhere to be found in thy secret caverns, unluminous, formless, and void, where I wander seeking Him—or seeking rest from that Searchl Ο my soul l—lift thyself up; play the man, be strong; harden thyself against thy bitter Fate; for at the End thou shalt find Him; and ye shall enter in together into the Secret Palace of the King; even unto the Garden of Lilies; and ye shall be One for evcrmore. So mote it bel 27
1898 · PDF PAGE 76
He knows, and doth not fear ; His will is keen and clear ; His lips are silent to protect the secret mysteries. No tempter spreads his net So that his thoughts forget The glory they have set Before their face, nor loose their hold upon the perfect prize. My hands no longer write : Communion with the night Is built, a bride of fiery truth across the subtle mind. God’s angels, and His fire, Consume the soul’s desire, And strike a lighter lyre. I seek ; the angels lead me on, all light and truth to find. 66
1911 · PDF PAGE 302
THE RITES OF ELEUSIS By the mystical union Of (airy and faun, Unspoken, unbroken— The dusk to the dawn !— A secret communion, Unmeasured, unsung, The listless, resistless, Tumultuous tongue !— O virgin in armour Thine arrows unsling, In the brilliant resilient First rays of the spring! No Godhead could charm her, But manhood awoke— Ο fiery Valkyrie, I invoke, I invoke! [He tears down the wil. [LUNAþlays “θάψω [A long silente. CANCER- 333'333'333- TAURUS. 1. Brother Warden of the Graal, our task is ended. CANCER. Let us depart, it is accomplished…
1911 · PDF PAGE 302
THE RITES OF ELEUSIS By the mystical union Of (airy and faun, Unspoken, unbroken— The dusk to the dawn !— A secret communion, Unmeasured, unsung, The listless, resistless, Tumultuous tongue !— O virgin in armour Thine arrows unsling, In the brilliant resilient First rays of the spring! No Godhead could charm her, But manhood awoke— Ο fiery Valkyrie, I invoke, I invoke! [He tears down the wil. [LUNAþlays “θάψω [A long silente. CANCER- 333'333'333- TAURUS. 1. Brother Warden of the Graal, our task is ended. CANCER. Let us depart, it is accomplished…