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.