2.  The order consists of eleven grades or degrees, and is 
numbered as follows: these compose three groups, the Orders of 
the S. S., of the R. C., and of the G. D. respectively.  
 
The Order of the S. S. 
Ipsissimus ....................................  
10F  ══  1Q 
Magus ..........................................  
 9F  ══  2Q  
Magister Templi .........................  
 8F  ══  3Q  
 
The Order of the R. C. 
(Babe of the Abyss — the link) 
Adeptus Exemptus ......................  
 7F  ══  4Q  
Adeptus Major ............................  
 6F  ══  5Q  
Adeptus Minor ............................  
 5F  ══  6Q  
 
The Order of the G. D. 
(Dominus Liminis — the link) 
Philosophus .................................  
 4F  ══  7Q  
Practicus ......................................  
 3F  ══  8Q  
Zelator ..........................................  
 2F  ══  9Q  
Neophyte .....................................  
 1F   ══  10Q  
Probationer ..................................  
 0F  ══  0Q  
 
(These figures have special meanings to the initiated and are 
commonly employed to designate the grades.)  
The general characteristics and attributions of these Grades are 
indicated by their correspondences on the Tree of Life, as may be 
studied in detail in the Book 777 
Student. — His business is to acquire a general intellectual 
knowledge of all systems of attainment, as declared in the 
prescribed books. (See curriculum in Appendix I of “Magick” 
by To Mega Therion, and Equinox Vol III, No. 1.) 
Probationer. — His principal business is to begin such practices 
as he may prefer, and to write a careful record of the same for 
one year. 
Neophyte. — Has to acquire perfect control of the Astral Plane. 
Zelator. — His main work is to achieve complete success in 
Asana and Pranayama. He also begins to study the formula of 
the Rosy Cross.  
Practicus. — Is expected to complete his intellectual training, and 
in particular to study the Qabalah.