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1930 · PDF PAGE 59

Magick in Theory and Practice (Section 4)

… b) VIII. Of the Mystic Marriage and Consummation of the Eléments. (The PRIEST takes the Paten between the index and médius of the right hand. The PRIESTESS clasps the Cup in her right hand b) The PRIEST. Lord most secret, bless this spiritual food unto our bodies, bestowing upon health and wealth and strength and joy and peace, and that fulfilment of will and of love under will that is perpétuai happiness. {He makes -j- voit h Paten and kisses it. He uncovers the C up, genuflects, ris es. Music. He takes the Host, and breaks it over the Cup. H…

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1930 · PDF PAGE 34

Magick in Theory and Practice (Section 4)

…n of Mater Triumphans (The feet are together; the left arm is curved as if it supported a childj the thumb and index finger of the right hand pinch the nipple of the left breast, as if ofîering it to that child). Let him utter the word 0EAHMA ! 23. Perform the spiral dance, moving deosil and whirling widdershins. Each time on passing the West extend the wand to the Quarter in question, and bow : a. “Before me the powers of LA !” (to West.) b. “Behind me the powers of AL !” (to East.) c. “On my right hand the powers of LA ! ” (to North.) d. “On …

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1930 · PDF PAGE 33

Magick in Theory and Practice (Section 4)

Muladhara Cakkra, and his right hand shielding his breast (attitude of the Venus de Medici). 8. Let him turn again to the left, and pursue his Path as before, projecting the force from Boleskine as he passeth; let him hait when he next cometh to the South and face outward. 9. Let him trace the Averse Pentagram that invoketh Fire (Léo). 10. Let him point his wand to the centre of the Pentagram, and cry, HADIT ! 11. Let him give the sign Puer, standing with feet together, and head erect. Let his right hand (the thumb extended at right angles to t…

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1930 · PDF PAGE 80

Magick in Theory and Practice (Section 4)

xiii. On my right hand, Michael. xiv. On my left hand, Auriel; xv. For about me fiâmes the Pentagram, xvi. And in the Column stands the six-rayed Star, xvii-xxi. Repeat (i) to (v), the Qabalistic Cross. The Greater Ritual of the Pentagram The Pentagrams are traced in the air with the sword or other weapon, the name spoken aloud, and the signs used, as illustrated. The Pentagrams of Spirit. Equilibrium of Actives. Name : A H I H (Eheieh) Equilibrium of Passives, Name A G L A (Agla). The signs of the Portai (See illustrations) : Extend the hands …

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1930 · PDF PAGE 82

Magick in Theory and Practice (Section 4)

The Pentagrams of Earth Name: A D N I (Adonai). The Sign of 1°— 10n. Advance the right foot, stretch out the liglit hand upwards and forwards, the left hand downwards and backwards, the palms open. (The Gi a de of 1 °= 10^ îs particularly attributed to the element of Earth, See "777” lines 10 and 32 bis). The Tesser Rituel of the H exegratfi. This 1 itual is to be performed after the “Lesser Ritual of the Pentagram”. (I) . Stand upright, feet together, left arm at side, right across body, holding Wand or other weapon upright in the médian line.…

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1930 · PDF PAGE 27

Magick in Theory and Practice (Section 4)

… centre, draw deep deep deep thy breath clos- ing thy mouth with thy right forefinger prest against thy lower lip. Then dashing down the hand with a great sweep back and out, expelling forcibly thy breath, cry AIIO ÏÏANTOS KAKOAAIMO NOS. With the same forefinger touch thy forehead, and say SOI, thy member, and say Q <I>AAAE 1, thy right shoulder, and say IS" XTPOS, thy left shoulder, and say ETXAPISTOS ; then clasp thine hands, locking the Angers, and cry IAQ. Advance to the East. Imagine strongly a Pentagram, aright, in thy forehead. Drawing t…

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1930 · PDF PAGE 4

Magick in Theory and Practice (Section 4)

…. 10 ms'ba Kingdom. 11 Ox. 12 no House. 13 boa Camel. 14 nVi Door. 15 nn Window. 16 Nail. 17 h Sword. 18 rm Fence. 19 mta Serpent. 20 TP Hand. 304

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1930 · PDF PAGE 86

Magick in Theory and Practice (Section 4)

…m the point which is attributed to the pianet you are dealing with. (See “777” col.lxxxiii). Thus to invoke Jupiter begin from the right hand point of the iower triangle, dextro- rotary and complété 5 then trace the upper triangle from its left hand point and complété. Trace the astrological sigil of the pianet in the centre of your hexagram. For the Zodiac use the hexagram of the pianet which rules the sign you require (“777”, col. xxxviii) but draw the astrological sigil of the sign, instead of that of the pianet. For Caput and Cauda Draconis…

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1930 · PDF PAGE 70

Magick in Theory and Practice (Section 4)

…ith the posture in any of these experiments. 3. The first position : (The God). Sit in a chair ; head up, back straight, knees together, hands on knees, eyes closed. 4. The second position : (The Dragon). Kneel; buttocks resting on the heels, toes turned back, back and head straight, hands on thighs. 5. The third position: (The Ibis). Stand, hold left ankle with right hand, free forefinger on lips. 6. The fourth position: (The Thunderbolt). Sit5 left heel pressing up anus, right foot poised on its toes, the heel covering the phallus 5 arms stre…

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1930 · PDF PAGE 135

Magick in Theory and Practice (Section 4)

…evise a Word to represent the Universe. Let his Practicus approve thereof. Let the Zelator engrave the same upon his dagger with his own hand and instruments. Let him further gild the wood of his hilt. Let it when finished be consecrated as he hath skill to perform, and kept wrapped in silk of golden yellow. 435

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1930 · PDF PAGE 29

Magick in Theory and Practice (Section 4)

…ries: Hail Ra, that goest in thy bark Into the caverns of the Dark! He gives the sign of Silence, and takes the Bell, and F ire, in this hands. East of the Altar see me stand With light and musick in my hand! He strikes Eleven times upon the Bell 333 - 55555 - 333 an^ places the Fire in the Thurible. I strike the Bell: I light the Flamej I utter the mysterious Name. ABRAHADABRA He strikes eleven times upon the Bell. Now I begin to pray: Th ou Child, Holy Thy name and undefiled ! Thy reign is corne ; Thy will is done. Here is the Bread; here is …

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1930 · PDF PAGE 81

Magick in Theory and Practice (Section 4)

The signs of A° — 7^. Raise the arms above the head and join the hands, so that the tips of the fingers and of the thumbs meet, formulating a triangle (see illustration). (The Grade of4° = 7ais particularly attributed to the element Fire; it refers to the Planet Venus j the paths of P, ¥ and )D are attributed to this degree. For other attributions see “777” ^nes 7 and 31). The Pentagrams of Water. Name A L (El). The signs of 3° = 8°. Raise the arm till the elbows are on a level with the shoulders, bring the hands across the chest, touch- ing th…

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1930 · PDF PAGE 57

Magick in Theory and Practice (Section 4)

…ffering be borne upon the waves of Aethyr to our Lord and Father the Sun that travelleth over the Heavens in his name ON. (He closes his hands, hisses the PRIESTESS between the breasts and makes three great crosses over the Paten, the Cup and Himself. He strikes his breast. AU repeat this action.) Hear ye ail, saints of the true church of old time now essentially présent, that of ye we claim heirship, with ye we claim communion, from ye we claim bénédiction in the name of IAQ. (He mahes three crosses on Paten and Cup together. He uncovers the C…

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1930 · PDF PAGE 136

Magick in Theory and Practice (Section 4)

…se a Number to represent the Universe. Let his Philosophus approve thereof. Let the Practicus engrave the same upon his cup with his own hand and instrument. Let it when finished be consecrated as he hath skill to perform, and kept wrapped in silk of azure blue. Let the Philosophus take a rod of copper, of length eight inches and diameter half an inch. Let him fashion about the top a triple flame of gold. Let him by his understanding and ingenium devise a Deed to represent the Universe. Let his Dominus Liminis approve thereof. Let the Philosoph…

1930 · PDF PAGE 32

Magick in Theory and Practice (Section 4)

…rmulate the Sigil of the Grand Hierophant, but dépendent from the Circle.) The Asseveration of the Spells. i. Let the Magician clasp his hands upon his Wand, his fingers and thumbs interlaced, crying LAShTAL ! B K AI IM A ! FIAOF ! ArAIIH ! ATMFN ! (Thus shall be declared the Words of Power whereby the Energies of the Aeon of Horus work his will in the world.) The Proclamation of the Accomplishment. i. Let the Magician strike the Battery : 3-5-3, crying ABRAHADABRA. The SECOND GESTURE. The Enchantment. 1. Let the Magician, still facing Boleskin…

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1930 · PDF PAGE 31

Magick in Theory and Practice (Section 4)

… towards Boleskine,1 that is the House of The Beast 666. 2. Let him strike the battery i-3-3-3-1 - 3. Let him put the Thumb of his right hand between its index and médius, and make the gestures hereafter following. The Vertical Com'ponent of the Enchantment. 1. Let him describe a circle about his head, crying NUIT ! 2. Let him draw the Thumb vertically downward and touch the Muladhara Cakkra, crying, HADIT ! 3. Let him, retracing the line, touch the centre of his breast and cry RA-HOOR-KHUIT ! The Horizontal Comfonents of the Enchantment. 1. Le…

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1930 · PDF PAGE 60

Magick in Theory and Practice (Section 4)

…t that destroy the destroyer, be mighty among us. O Lion and O Serpent that destroy the destroyer, be mighty among us. {The PRIEST joins hands upon the breast of the PRIESTESS, and takes bach his Tance. Irle turns to the peopley lowers and Taises the Tance y and makes -f* upon them.) Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law. The PEOPLE. Love is the law, love under will. {He lowers the Tancey and turns to East. The PRIESTESS takes the lance in her right handy wtth her left hand she ofjers the Paten. The PRIEST kneels.) The PRIEST. In my m…

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1930 · PDF PAGE 127

Magick in Theory and Practice (Section 4)

…ereth within. I. o. The Unicom is speech. Man, rule thy Speech! How else shalt thou master the Son, and answer the Magician at the right hand gateway of the Crown ? 1. Here are practices. Each may last for a week or more. 2. (a) Avoid using some common Word, such as “and” or “the” or “but”; use a paraphrase. (b) Avoid using some letter of the alphabet, such as “t”, or “s”, or “m”; use a paraphrase. (c) Avoid using the pronouns and adjectives of the first per- son; use a paraphrase. Of thine own ingenium devise others. I. (i.e. the matter of Cer…

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1930 · PDF PAGE 52

Magick in Theory and Practice (Section 4)

…TON Iû IAÛ. XAIPE (DAAAE KAIPE EfAMTAEE KAIPE IIANEENETOP. AriOS, AEIOS, AriOX IAÛ. {The PRIESTESS is seated with the Paten in her right hand and the Cup in her left. The PRIEST présents the Lance which she kisses eleven times. She then holds it to her breast while the PRIEST falling at her kneesy kisses themy his arms stretched along her thighs. He remains in this adoration while the Deacon intones the collects. Ail stand to ordery with the Dieu Gardey that is: feet squarey handsy with linked thumbsy held loosely. This is the universal positio…

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1930 · PDF PAGE 49

Magick in Theory and Practice (Section 4)

… Robe. Its texture should be velvetf) Be the Serpent thy crown, O thou PRIEST of the LORD! Kneeling she takes the Rance between her open handsy and runs them up and down upon the shaft eleven timesy very gently. Be the LORD présent among us! Ail give the Hailing Sign. The PEOPLE : So mote it be. IV. Of the Ceremony of the opening of the Veil. The PRIEST. Thee therefore whom we adore we also invoke. By the power of the lifted Lance! He rais es the Rance. Ail repeat Hailing Sign. A phrase of triumphant music. The PRIEST takes the PRIESTESS by her…

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