The Equinox (Volume I, Number VI)

THE RITE OF SATURN PART I BROTHER CAPRICORNUS enters and turns qi Blue light. Red lamps are brought in by BROTHER CAPRICORNUS and the LEADER OF THE CHORUS. First the Temple is lighted by two red lamps. PRO- BATIONERS chant the Capricornus and Aquarius sectionsfrom 963 while other: wait without in darhnexs. Red lights are then hidden within veil. BROTHER CAPRICORNUS turns on the Blue light. The Temþle beingin darkness, and the assistant:seated, let BROTHER CAPRICORNUS arise from his throne, and hnoeh thrice with his spear-butt upon the floor. MAGISTER TEMPLI in the shrine, with MATER cum. CAPRICORNUS. Procul, O procul este profani! [He þei/forms the Banishing Ritual of the Pentagram. He next light: the hell-broth and recites :] Even as the traitor’s breath Goeth forth, he perisheth By the secret sibilant word that is spoken unto death. Even as the profane hand Reacheth to the sacred sand, Fire consumes him that his name be forgotten in the land.