Magick in Theory and Practice (Section 4)

LIBER A vel ARMORUM SUB FIGURA CCCXII. “ The ûbeah and the wanga; the work of the wand and the work of the swordj these shall he learn and teach.” Liber L. II. 37. The Pantacle. Take pure wax, or a plate of gold, silver-gilt or Electrum Magicum. The diameter shall be eight inches, and the thickness half an inch. Let the Néophyte by his understanding and ingenium devise a symbol to represent the Universe. Let his Zelator approve thereof. Let the Néophyte engrave the same upon his plate with his own h and and weapon. Let it when finished be consecrated as he hath skill to perform, and kept wrapped in silk of emerald green. The Dagger. Let the Zelator take a piece of pure Steel, and beat it, grind it, sharpen it, and polish it, according to the art of the swordsmith. Let him further take a piece of oak wood, and carve a hilt. The length shall be eight inches. Let him by his understanding and ingenium devise a Word to represent the Universe. Let his Practicus approve thereof. Let the Zelator engrave the same upon his dagger with his own hand and instruments. Let him further gild the wood of his hilt. Let it when finished be consecrated as he hath skill to perform, and kept wrapped in silk of golden yellow. 435