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Page 133 of 1541909 · PDF PAGE 285
… Countenances of Darkness half-formed arose. “They abode not; they hasted away; and in the vastness of vacancy the Spirit moved; and the light-bearers were for a space. “T have said: Darkness of the Dark- ness ; are not the Countenances of Dark- ness fallen with the kings that were? Do Ww nN » the Sons of the Night of Time endure for j ever? Not yet are they passed away. ob ES8 “ Before all things are the waters; and the Darkness and the Gates of the land Bopad |_| of Night. Barnet tose. “And the Chaos cried aloud for the wl | VV unity of Form,…
1912 · PDF PAGE 424
…ition. 3s. 6d. net. _ These two volumes breathe the pure semi-conscious aspiration of the soul, and express the first glimmerings of the light. THE SOUL OF OSIRIS. Medium 8vo, pp. ix+ 129, 5s. net. A collection of lyrics, illustrating the progress of the soul from corporeal to celestial beatitude. TANNHAUSER. Demy 4to, pp. 142, 158. net. The progress of the soul in dramatic form. BERASHITH. 4to, China paper, pp. 24, 55. net. Only a few copies remain. An illuminating essay on the Universe, reconciling the conflicting systems of religion. THE GOD…
1912 · PDF PAGE 424
…ition. 3s. 6d. net. _ These two volumes breathe the pure semi-conscious aspiration of the soul, and express the first glimmerings of the light. THE SOUL OF OSIRIS. Medium 8vo, pp. ix+ 129, 5s. net. A collection of lyrics, illustrating the progress of the soul from corporeal to celestial beatitude. TANNHAUSER. Demy 4to, pp. 142, 158. net. The progress of the soul in dramatic form. BERASHITH. 4to, China paper, pp. 24, 55. net. Only a few copies remain. An illuminating essay on the Universe, reconciling the conflicting systems of religion. THE GOD…
1996 · PDF PAGE 143
…re) becomes intolerable; the Serpent that renews itself by shedding its skin, that is crowned and hooded, that moves by undulations like Light, and gives man Wisdom at the price of Toil, Suffering, and Mortality; and the Eagle that soars, its lidless eyes bent boldly upon the Sun. “Death” is, to the initiate, an inn by the wayside; it marks a stage accomplished; it offers refreshment, repose, and advice as to his plans for the morrow. But in this verse the main point is that death is the “crown” of all. The crown is Kether, the Unity; “love und…
1913 · PDF PAGE 596
…wedition. 3s. 6d. net These two volumes breathe the pure semi-conscious aspiration of the soul, and express the first glimmerings of the light. THE SOUL OF OSIRIS. Medium 8vo, pp. ix + 129, 5s. net. A collection of lyrics, illustrating the progress of the soul from corporeal to celestial beatitude. TANNHAUSER. Deny 4to, pp. 142, 155. net. The progress of the soul in dramatic form. BERASHITH. 4to, China paper, pp. 24, 5s. net. Only a few copies remain. An illuminating essay on the Universe, reconciling the conflicting systems of religion. THE GO…
1913 · PDF PAGE 596
…wedition. 3s. 6d. net These two volumes breathe the pure semi-conscious aspiration of the soul, and express the first glimmerings of the light. THE SOUL OF OSIRIS. Medium 8vo, pp. ix + 129, 5s. net. A collection of lyrics, illustrating the progress of the soul from corporeal to celestial beatitude. TANNHAUSER. Deny 4to, pp. 142, 155. net. The progress of the soul in dramatic form. BERASHITH. 4to, China paper, pp. 24, 5s. net. Only a few copies remain. An illuminating essay on the Universe, reconciling the conflicting systems of religion. THE GO…
1907 · PDF PAGE 174
…ving come over the. starry spheres. Wrapped in rose, green and gold, Blues many and manifold, A cloud of incense hides thy splendour of: light ; 1 An imaginary animal, sacred to Venus. Hides from the prayer’s distress Thy loftier loveliness Till thy veil’s glory shrouds the earth from night ; And silence speaks indeed, Seeing the subtler speed Of its own thought than speech of the Pan- dean reed! There no voice may be heard ! No place for any word ! The heart’s whole fervour silently speeds to thee, Immaculate ! and craves Thy kisses or the gra…
1909 · PDF PAGE 275
… : “ In what sign and symbol CH for, dost thou come ?” Kervx,for Zelator: “Inthe letter Aleph, | //\\) gs speasa (/\) with the Banner of Light, and the symbol of equated forces.” oem Wyite. Hierophant (falling back and making with fan the sign of Aquarius, <:, before Zelator): “In the sign of the man, child of Air, art thou purified—pass thou on.” hts| Reaemp Similarly the Zelator passes the Lion, the Eagle, and the Bull. The Hierophant os then explains to the Zelator the symbolism of the cubical cross, as follows : “ The cubical cross is a fit…
1909 · PDF PAGE 275
… : “ In what sign and symbol CH for, dost thou come ?” Kervx,for Zelator: “Inthe letter Aleph, | //\\) gs speasa (/\) with the Banner of Light, and the symbol of equated forces.” oem Wyite. Hierophant (falling back and making with fan the sign of Aquarius, <:, before Zelator): “In the sign of the man, child of Air, art thou purified—pass thou on.” hts| Reaemp Similarly the Zelator passes the Lion, the Eagle, and the Bull. The Hierophant os then explains to the Zelator the symbolism of the cubical cross, as follows : “ The cubical cross is a fit…
1910 · PDF PAGE 182
…ght ‘physical’ is the Golden Dawn of this Eternal Sun! But ere the Orb of Glory rose clear of its banks of blackness —alas my soul!—that Light Ineffable was withdrawn beneath the falling veil of darkness, and in purples and greys glorious beyond imagining, sad beyond con- ceiving, faded the superb Herald of the Day. But mine eyes have seen it! And this, then, is Dhyana! Walk with it, yet all but unremarked, came a melody as of the sweet-souled Vina. Again, by the Grace Ineffable of Bhavani to the meanest of Her devotees, arose the Splendour of …
1910 · PDF PAGE 182
…ght ‘physical’ is the Golden Dawn of this Eternal Sun! But ere the Orb of Glory rose clear of its banks of blackness —alas my soul!—that Light Ineffable was withdrawn beneath the falling veil of darkness, and in purples and greys glorious beyond imagining, sad beyond con- ceiving, faded the superb Herald of the Day. But mine eyes have seen it! And this, then, is Dhyana! Walk with it, yet all but unremarked, came a melody as of the sweet-souled Vina. Again, by the Grace Ineffable of Bhavani to the meanest of Her devotees, arose the Splendour of …
1929 · PDF PAGE 30
…before her — the Pasha had replaced them — and began to play with them, as intently as many children do with toys. "Now we must have the lights down!" said the Pasha. Cyril complied. "Light is terribly painful and dangerous to her in this state. Once she lost her reason for a month through some one switching on the current unexpectedly. But we shall make a close examination, for all that." He took a thick silk scarf, and bound it over her eyes. Then, with an electric torch, he swept the table. He pulled back her sleeves to the shoulder and fast…
1929 · PDF PAGE 136
…ng by her. But the vision passed in a flash; she drew her hand across her brow, as if to auscultate her mental condition, for she had a slight feeling of bewilderment. No, she was awake; for she recognized the sacred oak under which she was standing. It was only a few paces from the door of the temple where she was priestess. She remembered perfectly now: she had come out to bid the herald blow his horn. And at that moment its mountainous music greeted her. But what was this? From every tree in the wood, from every blade of grass, from under ev…
1929 · PDF PAGE 96
…t be necessary for the success of a certain experiment in magick which he had come to carry out. Sister Clara acquiesced with the [137] slightest of nods; then she raised her voice, and summoned the others to the evening adoration of the Sun. Cyril performed this as leader; the duty done, he was free to meet his new brothers and sisters. Sister Clara was assisted by two young women, both of the slender willowy type — rather babyish even, one might say, with their light brown fluffiness and their full, red soft lips. They remained standing apart…
1930 · PDF PAGE 73
…ld of the All-Father, and redeem the Virgin of the World from her virginity. II Before leaving the subject of Black Magic, one may touch lightly on the question of Pacts with the Devil. The Devil tloes not exist. It is a false name invenîed by tlie Black Brothers to imply a Unity in tlieir ignorant muddle of dispersions» A devil who liad unity would be a God L. It was said by the Sorcerer of the Jura that in order to invoke the Devil it is only necessary to caîl him with y our whole will. This is an universal magical truth, and applies to every…
1904 · PDF PAGE 51
…ritten upon virgin parchment with the blood of a black cock that never trode hen. Note that on this night the moon must be increasing in light (ze. going from new to full) and in the Zodiacal Sign of Virgo. And when the seal is so made thou shalt perfume it with alum, raisins dried in the sun, dates, cedar, and lignum aloes. Also by this seal King Solomon did command all the aforesaid Spirits into the Vessel of Brass, and did seal it up with this same seal. He by it gained the love of all manner of persons, and overcame in battle, for neither w…
1906 · PDF PAGE 101
… heir, Invokes that glory on the sacrifice That kindles all its slumber into life And vivid flame descending on the wheel And chariot of lightning, licking up | ‘The water of the loud-resounding sea Lustral, poured seven times upon the earth, And in one flash consuming wood and stone And the sweet savour of the sacrifice. ORPHEUS. But when the flame hath darted from the eye Of my divine existence, and hath left Nothing, where was the altar and the earth, The water and the incense and the victim— Nothing of all remains! Then look to it That ye i…
1907 · PDF PAGE 41
…u have always thought were your very own self, and you leap out into the cold abyss, and you can’t thi how lonely it is. There isn’t any light, or any path, or anything Nomen Nifl‘222 aath: 418: Abrahadabra Via l v. Gladium Via quae non C5! Vagina: Quinque Animae
1929 · PDF PAGE 61
… and is the letter of Bacchus or “Christ”.8 After the magician has created his instrument, and balanced it truly, and filled it with the lightnings of his Will, then is the weapon laid away to rest; and in this Silence, a true Consécra¬ tion cornes. The Formula of Alim It is extremely interesting to contrast with the above the for¬ mula of the elemental Gods deprived of the créative spirit. One 1. The letters Aleph and Lamed are infinitely important in this Aeon of Horus; they are indeed the Key of the Book of the Law. No more can be said in th…
1905 · PDF PAGE 180
…of my bed! O living lover, at my side Clinging, the spring, the fountain-head Of musical slow waters, white With thousand-folded rays of light ! Come! Once again I call, I call, I call, O perfect soul, to thee, With chants, and murmurs mystical, And whispers wiser than the sea : O lover, come to me! The pall Of night is woven : fair and free, Draw to my kisses; let thy breath Mingle for love the wine of death ! MADONNA OF THE GOLDEN Nicut brings madness; moonlight dips her throat to madden us; Love’s swift purpose darts, the flash of a striking…