Magick in Theory and Practice (Section 4)

empty shrine. Such are Brahma, and Allah. Also some post- captivity conceptions of Jéhovah. 5- Further concerning the shrine. — Let this shrine be furnished appropriately as to its ornaments, according to the book 777. With ivy and pine-cones, that is to say, for Bacchus, and let lay before him both grapes and wine. So also for Ceres let there be corn, and cakes ; or for Diana moon-wort and pale herbs, and pure water. Further it is well to support the shrine with talismans of the planets, signs and éléments appropriate. But these should be made according to the right Ingenium of the Philosophus by the light of the book 777 during the course of his Dévotion. It is also well, nevertheless, if a magick circle with the right signs and names be made beforehand. 6. Concerning the Ceremonies: — Let the Philosophus préparé a powerful Invocation of the particular Deity according to his Ingenium. But let it consist of these several parts: — First, an Imprécation, as of a slave unto his Lord. Second, an Oath, as of a vassal to his Liege. Third, a Memorial, as of a child to his Parent. Fourth, an Orison, as of a Priest unto his God. Fifth, a Colloquy, as of a Brother with his Brother. Sixth, a Conjuration, as to a Friend with his Friend. Seventh, a Madrigal, as of a Lover to his Mistress. And mark well that the first should be of awe, the second of fealty, the third of dependence, the fourth of adoration, the fifth of confidence, the sixth of comradeship, the seventh of passion. 7. Further concerning the ceremonies. — Let then this Invoca¬ tion be the principal part of an ordered ceremony. And in this ceremony let the Philosophus in no wise neglect the service of a memal. Let him sweep and garnish the place, sprinkling it with water or with wine as is appropriate to the particular Deity, and consecrating it with oil, and with such ritual as may seem him best. And let ail be done with intensity and minuteness. 8. Concerning the feriod of dévotion, and the hours thereof: — Let a fixed period be set for the worship ; and it is said that the least time is nine days by seven, and the greatest seven years by nine. And concerning the hours, let the Ceremony be performed 391