The Equinox (Volume I, Number VIII)

TH Ε EQUINOX surround it, answering to the Paths; of these, three fall below the Right branch for Aleph, Mem, and Shin, seven above the Central branch for the double letters; and between it and that on the Right twelve: six above and six below about the Left- hand branch. The whole is a great and flaming Torch It symbolizes Force—strength, rush, vigour, energy, and it governs, according to its nature, various works and ques- tions‘ It implies Natural, as opposed to Invoked, Force. II THE ROOT OF THE POWERS OF THE WATERS Ace of Cuþs or Chalice: A WHITE Radiant Angelic Hand, issuing from clouds, and supporting on the palm thereof a cup, resembling that of the Stolistes. From it rises a fountain of clear and glistening water: and sprays falling 011 all sides into clear calm water below, in which grow Lotuses and Water—lilies. The great Letter of the Supernal Mother is traced in the spray of the Fountain. It symbolizes Fertility—productiveness, beauty, pleasure, happiness, etc. 154