The Equinox (Volume I, Number I)

THE EQUINOX sign you require (“777,” col. cxxxviii.); but draw the astrological sigil of the sign, instead of that of the planet. For Caput and Cauda Draconis use the lunar hexagram, with the sigil of % or v. To banish reverse the hexagram. In all cases use a conjuration first with Ararita, and next with the name of the God corresponding to the planet or sign you are dealing with. The Hexagrams pertaining to the planets are as in plate on preceding page. 2. These rituals should be practised until the figures drawn appear in flame, in flame so near to physical flame that it would perhaps be visible to the eyes of a bystander, were one present. It is alleged that some persons have attained the power of actually kindling fire by these means. Whether this be so or not, the power is not one to be aimed at. 3. Success in “banishing” is known by a “feeling of cleanliness” in the atmosphere; success in “invoking” by a “ feeling of holiness.” It is unfortunate that these terms are so vague. But at least make sure of this: that any imaginary figure or being shall instantly obey the will of the student, when he uses the appropriate figure. In obstinate cases, the form of the appropriate God may be assumed. 4. The banishing rituals should be used at the commence- ment of any ceremony whatever. Next, the student should use a general invocation, such as the “Preliminary Invoca- tion” in the “ Goetia,” as well as a special invocation to suit the nature of his working. 5. Success in these verbal invocations is so subtle a 26