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1912 · PDF PAGE 243

The Equinox (Volume I, Number VII)

…rising above the hand, From this flower rises a stern, terminating near the top of the card in another lotus, from which flows a Sparkling white water, as from a fountain. Crossed on the stem just beneath are two dolphins, Argent and Or, on to which the water falls, and from which it pours in full streams, like jets of gold and silver, into two cups; which in their turn overflow, flooding the lower part of the card, 52 and as above and below Harmony of masculine and feminine united. Harmony, pleasure, mirth, subtlety: but if ill dignified—folly, dis…

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1912 · PDF PAGE 243

The Equinox (Volume I, Number VIII)

…rising above the hand, From this flower rises a stern, terminating near the top of the card in another lotus, from which flows a Sparkling white water, as from a fountain. Crossed on the stem just beneath are two dolphins, Argent and Or, on to which the water falls, and from which it pours in full streams, like jets of gold and silver, into two cups; which in their turn overflow, flooding the lower part of the card, 52 and as above and below Harmony of masculine and feminine united. Harmony, pleasure, mirth, subtlety: but if ill dignified—folly, dis…

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1899 · PDF PAGE 181

Jephthah and Other Mysteries

… that peonies bask not In the sun’s dawn? Still, through the snow, it may be there is peeping Veiled from the kiss of the sun | One lone white violet, daintily sleeping, Hard to be won. So with my fairy white maiden (you hear me ?) . Winter may yet pass away ; Spring may arrive, (will it find your heart near me?) Summer may stay. Passionate roses I seek not, whose glories Now are too fierce for the spring, While the white flames of the frost flake that hoar is Flicker, on wing.

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1910 · PDF PAGE 196

The Equinox (Volume I, Number III)

… Cross 2m. Ios. Several breaks of the kind, “Oh, how well I’m doing it.” Seem quite to have forgotten what very long times I used to do. White tri- 10 m. 20 breaks. angle [This about harmonic of good; 20 m. 10 breaks is a good per- formance,] Apas-Akasa [Very difficult: slightest noise is utterly disturbing.] 10.55am. Intam. RedCross 6m. 7 breaks. [But it is to be observed that a break may be of varying length. I doubt if this was as good as White Triangle supra.] 11.44am. 11.56am. Whitetri- 12m. 10 breaks, angle [Above observation perhaps unim…

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1910 · PDF PAGE 196

The Equinox (Volume I, Number IV)

… Cross 2m. Ios. Several breaks of the kind, “Oh, how well I’m doing it.” Seem quite to have forgotten what very long times I used to do. White tri- 10 m. 20 breaks. angle [This about harmonic of good; 20 m. 10 breaks is a good per- formance,] Apas-Akasa [Very difficult: slightest noise is utterly disturbing.] 10.55am. Intam. RedCross 6m. 7 breaks. [But it is to be observed that a break may be of varying length. I doubt if this was as good as White Triangle supra.] 11.44am. 11.56am. Whitetri- 12m. 10 breaks, angle [Above observation perhaps unim…

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1954 · PDF PAGE 118

Magick Without Tears

…se rather than to diminish the mischief. It remains somewhat contemptuously aloof from the eternal conflict of the Black School with the White. At the same time, there is a certain feeling among the Yellow adepts that should either of these Schools become annihilated, the result might well be that the victor would sooner or later turn his released energy against themselves. In accordance, therefore, with their general plan of non-action, as expressed in The Tao Teh King, of dealing with mischief before it has become too strong to be dangerous, …

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1907 · PDF PAGE 130

The Star in the West

…and how she planted it in the garden of her heart , and how it grew and flourished in divers fashions . And how some times it appears as white , and at others as red , and yet still at others both red and white together , so that the most wise were sore perplexed to tell which was the colour proper to it.

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1913 · PDF PAGE 157

Book 4 (Part II)

…THE ROBE THE Robe of the Magician may be varied according to his grade and the nature of his working. There are two principal Robes, the white and the black; of these the black is more important than the white, for the white has no hood. These Robes may be varied by the addition of various symbols, but in any case the shape of the Robe is a Tau. The general symbolism which we have adopted leads us, however, to prefer the description of a Robe which few dare wear. This Robe is of a rich silk of deep pure blue, the blue of the night sky: it is em…

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1910 · PDF PAGE 128

The Equinox (Volume I, Number III)

… KING May; but this date seems to have been anticipated, for two days later we read the following: 10 p.m. Enclosing myself in an egg of white light I travelled to Hong- Kong. This city is white and on a rocky hill, the lower part is narrow and dirty. I found F, in a room of white and pale green. She was dressed in a white soft stuff with velvet lapels, We conversed awhile. I remember trying to lift a cloisonné vase from the shelf to a table, but cannot remember whether I accom- plished the act or not. I said “Ave Soror” aloud (and I think audi…

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1910 · PDF PAGE 128

The Equinox (Volume I, Number IV)

… KING May; but this date seems to have been anticipated, for two days later we read the following: 10 p.m. Enclosing myself in an egg of white light I travelled to Hong- Kong. This city is white and on a rocky hill, the lower part is narrow and dirty. I found F, in a room of white and pale green. She was dressed in a white soft stuff with velvet lapels, We conversed awhile. I remember trying to lift a cloisonné vase from the shelf to a table, but cannot remember whether I accom- plished the act or not. I said “Ave Soror” aloud (and I think audi…

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1910 · PDF PAGE 225

The Equinox (Volume I, Number III)

…alpas did he work with his divine power—and yet that little crack was in nowise filled, but rather widened ! The god returned. ‘‘O Great White Spirit!” he whispered —and the Universe shook with fear at the voice of him— “Thou, and Thou alone, art worthy to fill this little crack that Thou hast left.” Then the Great White Spirit arose and formulated Himself as the Pillar of Infinitude, even as the Mahalingam of Great Shiva the Destroyer, who openeth his eye, and All is Not. And behold! He was balanced in the crack, and the void was filled, and N…

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1910 · PDF PAGE 225

The Equinox (Volume I, Number IV)

…alpas did he work with his divine power—and yet that little crack was in nowise filled, but rather widened ! The god returned. ‘‘O Great White Spirit!” he whispered —and the Universe shook with fear at the voice of him— “Thou, and Thou alone, art worthy to fill this little crack that Thou hast left.” Then the Great White Spirit arose and formulated Himself as the Pillar of Infinitude, even as the Mahalingam of Great Shiva the Destroyer, who openeth his eye, and All is Not. And behold! He was balanced in the crack, and the void was filled, and N…

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1898 · PDF PAGE 1

White Stains

WHITE STAINS

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1898 · PDF PAGE 14

Aceldama

V. That was my sanity. Brought face to face Suddenly with the infinite, I feared. My brain snapped, broke ; white oarage-wings appeared On stronger shoulders set, a carapace, A chariot. I did essay that wierd Unmeasured dome, Found in its balance, peace ; found in its silence, home. VI. That was my madness. On bright plumage poised I soared, I hovered in the infinite ; Nothing was everything ; the day was night, Dark and deep light together, that rejoiced In their strange wedlock. Marvellously white All rainbows kissed Into one sphere that stoo…

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1912 · PDF PAGE 197

The Equinox (Volume I, Number VII)

DESCRIPTION OF THE CARDS OF THE TAROT III THE ROOT OF THE POWERS OF THE AIR Ace of Swords A WHITE Radiating Angelic Hand, issuing from clouds, and grasping the hilt of a sword, which supports a White Radiant Celestial Crown; from which depend, on the right, the olive branch of Peace; and on the left, the palm branch of suffering. Six Vaus fall from its point. It symbolizes Invoked, as contrasted with Natural Force: for it is the Invocation of the Sword. Raised upward, it invokes the Divine crown of Spiritual Brightness, but reversed it is the I…

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1912 · PDF PAGE 197

The Equinox (Volume I, Number VIII)

DESCRIPTION OF THE CARDS OF THE TAROT III THE ROOT OF THE POWERS OF THE AIR Ace of Swords A WHITE Radiating Angelic Hand, issuing from clouds, and grasping the hilt of a sword, which supports a White Radiant Celestial Crown; from which depend, on the right, the olive branch of Peace; and on the left, the palm branch of suffering. Six Vaus fall from its point. It symbolizes Invoked, as contrasted with Natural Force: for it is the Invocation of the Sword. Raised upward, it invokes the Divine crown of Spiritual Brightness, but reversed it is the I…

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1910 · PDF PAGE 112

The World’s Tragedy

II THE WHITE WIND

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1905 · PDF PAGE 31

Oracles

…ny eyes ! And this is all my ruin ! Two gleaming thighs ! And all to my undoing ! Far-swelling curves in ivory rapture rise Warm and too white—bethink you of the wooing ! A kiss of fire ; A touch of passionate yearning Steals higher and higher— And kisses are returning ! The strong white grasp draws me still nigher and nigher, Our fusing forms in one fierce furnace burning ! 26

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1909 · PDF PAGE 321

The Equinox (Volume I, Number I)

…ud of water enveloped me, and catching me up, carried me to a great height. Then I discovered that I had been changed into a lily, whose white petals were unfolded, and that I was grow- ing in a garden, white with a multitude of the same wonderful flowers. “Not over long had I been there, when the form of man was again given to me, and I threw my arms above my head and then extended them, forming a cross. “T was standing in silver-grey garments, and before me was a great white marble temple. At once I prostrated myself, and then entered. Before…

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1909 · PDF PAGE 321

The Equinox (Volume I, Number II)

…ud of water enveloped me, and catching me up, carried me to a great height. Then I discovered that I had been changed into a lily, whose white petals were unfolded, and that I was grow- ing in a garden, white with a multitude of the same wonderful flowers. “Not over long had I been there, when the form of man was again given to me, and I threw my arms above my head and then extended them, forming a cross. “T was standing in silver-grey garments, and before me was a great white marble temple. At once I prostrated myself, and then entered. Before…

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