One Star in Sight

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.