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1935 · PDF PAGE 5

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 ..............…

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1935 · PDF PAGE 12

One Star in Sight

…n fitted by him to take his place. The rule is not rigidly applied in all cases, as it would lead to congestion, especially in the lower grades where the need is great- est, and the conditions most confused; but it is never relaxed in the Order of the R. C. or of the S. S.: save only in One Case. There is also a rule that the Members of the A-.A.. shall not know each other officially, save only each Member his superior who introduced him and his inferior whom he has himself introduced. This rule has been relaxed, and a “Grand Neophyte” appointe…

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1935 · PDF PAGE 6

One Star in Sight

…test and highest sense. Ipsissimus. — Is beyond all this and beyond all comprehension of those of lower degrees. But of these last three Grades see some further account in The Temple of Solomon the King, Equinox I to X and elsewhere. It should be stated that these Grades are not necessarily attained fully, and in strict consecution, or manifested wholly on all planes. The subject is very difficult, and entirely beyond the limits of this small treatise. We append a more detailed account. 3. The Order of the S. S. is composed of those who have cr…

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1935 · PDF PAGE 10

One Star in Sight

…), with their corresponding natures on other planes. Thirdly, he must exert his whole power and authority to govern the Members of lower Grades with balanced vigour and initiative in such a way as to allow no dispute or complaint; he

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