Magick in Theory and Practice (Section 4)

It k désirable that 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.) IL 1. The student must first obtain a thorough knowledge of Book 777, especially of the columns printed elsewhere in this Book. When these are committed to memory, he will begin to under- stand the nature of these correspondences. (See Illustrations in “The Temple of Solomon the King” in Equinox No. 2. Cross references are given.) 2. If we take an example, the use of the tables will become clear. Let us suppose that you wish to obtain knowledge of some obscure science. In column xlv1, line 12, you will find “Knowledge of Sciences.” By now looking up line 12 in the other columns, you will find that the Planet corresponding is Mercury, its number eight, its lineal figures the octagon and octagram. The God who rules that planet Thoth, or in Hebrew symbolism Tetragrammaton Adonai and Elohim Tzabaoth, its Archangel Raphaël, its choir of Angels Béni Elohim, its Intelligence Tiriel, its Spirit Taphtatharath, its colours Orange (for Mercury is the Sphere of the Sephira Hod, 8) Yellow, Purple, Grey and Indigo rayed with Violet; its Magical Weapon the Wand or Caduceus, its Per fumes Mastic and others, its sacred plants Vervain and others, its jewel the Opal or Agate; its sacred animal the Snake, etc., etc. I. Référencé to the First Edition.