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1954 · PDF PAGE 411

Magick Without Tears

…tail's a brush a brush is a broom a brougham is a carriage a carriage is a gig a gig's a trap a trap is a snare a snare's a gin gin is a spirit and a spirit's a ghost. You will have noticed a logical blunder-usually non distributio medii or Hobson Jobson-at every step in the sorites. It is your instinctive, or instructed, objection to commit these that prevents your mind from actually moving on such lines. But these "correspondences," such as they are, ought to 378

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1919 · PDF PAGE 72

The Equinox (Volume III, Number I)

…ane is not so sharp as steel; yet it pierceth the body more subtly. 14. Even as evil kisses corrupt the blood, so do my words devour the spirit of man. 15. I breathe, and there is infinite dis-ease in the spirit. 16. As an acid eats into steel, as a cancer that utterly corrupts the body; so am I unto the spirit of man. 17. Ishall not rest until I have dissolved it all. 18. So also the light that is absorbed. One absorbs lit- 66

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1901 · PDF PAGE 15

The Mother’s Tragedy

…oom ts flooded with sunlight, CORA VAVASOUR (late of the Halls). ULRIC, tllegitimate son of Cora. MADELINE, girl in love with Ulric. THE SPIRIT OF TRAGEDY, as Chorus. SPIRIT OF TRAGEDY. ERE, in the home of a friend, Here, in the mist of a lie, The pageant moves on to the desolate end Under a sultry sky. Noon is upon us, and Night, Spreading her wings unto flight, Visits the lands that lie far in the West, Where the bright East is at peace on her breast: Opposite quarters unite. Soon is the nightfall of Destiny here; Nature’s must pass as her ho…

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1913 · PDF PAGE 125

The Book of Lies

…e consider that the author of‘The Tale of Archais’ holds the first place among the latter-day poets.” — Cambridge Magazine. Songs of the Spirit. 35. 6d. Delicate lyrics, illustrating the vague, yet holy aspirations of adolescence. s¢. . . We have read with admiration for its in- tense spirituality, as well as for its technical super- iorities, . .. this volume,in which we are sure of having heard an impressive and an original voice. The verse of ‘Songs of the Spirit’—essentiallyin- tricate, introspective if you like—is also free from obvious ar…

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1904 · PDF PAGE 39

The Goetia

… to Come. He also procureth Friendship between Friends and Foes. He was of the Order of Potestates or Powers. He governeth 37 Legions of Spirits, and his Seal is this, to be made and worn before thee, etc. (48.) Haacenti.—The Forty-eighth Spirit is Haagenti. He is a Presi- dent, appearing in the Form of a Mighty Bull with Gryphon’s Wings. This is at first, but after, at the Command of the Exorcist he putteth on Human Shape. His Office is to make Men wise, and to instruct them in divers things; also to Transmute all Metals into Gold; and to chan…

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1910 · PDF PAGE 50

Ambergris

…plate The unsubstantial space, Move with my lips the laws of Fate That bind earth’s carapace ? No angel, but the very light And fire and spirit of Her, Unmitigated, eremite, The unmanifested myrrh, Ocean, and night that is not night, The mother-mediator. O sacred spirit of the Gods ! O triple tongue ! Descend, Lapping the answering flame that nods, Kissing the brows that bend, Uniting all earth’s periods To one exalted end ! Still on the mystic Tree of Life My soul is crucified : Still strikes the sacrificial knife Where lurks some serpent-eyed…

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1913 · PDF PAGE 373

The Equinox (Volume I, Number IX)

…by science, and deprived of the life of faith, resemble those whitened bones which covered the field that Ezekiel saw in his vision. The Spirit of the Saviour, the spirit of faith, the spirit of 75

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1913 · PDF PAGE 373

The Equinox (Volume I, Number X)

…by science, and deprived of the life of faith, resemble those whitened bones which covered the field that Ezekiel saw in his vision. The Spirit of the Saviour, the spirit of faith, the spirit of 75

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1899 · PDF PAGE 235

Jephthah and Other Mysteries

…ley an open before me. Shelley’s own birds are above Close to me (why should they fear me ?) MayI believe it—that love Brings his bright spirit so near me That, should I whisper one word—Shelley’s swift spirit would hear me. Heaven is not very far; Soul unto soul may be calling When a swift meteor star Through the quick vista is falling. Loose but your soul—shall its wings find the white way so appalling ? Heaven, as I understand, Nearer than some folk would make it ; God—should you stretch out a hand, Who can be quicker to take it? Then you ha…

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1913 · PDF PAGE 163

Cambridge Poets 1900–1913

…trove , won , survived : and God became the world . Next , some internal force began to move Within the bosom of that latest earth : The spirit of an elemental love Stirred outward from itself , and God was birth . Then outward , upward , with heroic thew , Savage from young and bursting blood of life , Desire took form , and conquered , and anew Strove , conquered , and took form : God was that strife . Thus , like a comet , fiery flight on Alight , Flash upon flash , and purple morn on morn : But always out of agony - delight ; And out of dea…

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1922 · PDF PAGE 6

Poetica Erotica

…efore you go; Tt is my right—you must. Oh no! Oh no! A SAINT’S DAMNATION (By Aleister Crowley. From The Soul of Osiris. 1901) YOU buy my spirit with those shameless eyes That burn my soul, you loose the torrent stream Of my desire, you make my lips your prize, And on them burns the whole life’s hope: you deem You buy a heart; but I am well aware How my damnation dwells in that supreme Passion to feed upon your shoulders bare, And pass the dewy twilight of our sin In the intolerable flames of hair That clothe my body from your head; you win The …

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1944 · PDF PAGE 278

The Book of Thoth

…F THE ZODIAC { Fire Fire of Fire Lightning—swift violence of onset. Air of Fire Sun—steady force of energy. Water of Fire Rainbow—fading spiritualized reflection of the Image. { Water Fire of Water Rain, Springs, etc.—swift passionate attack. Air of Water Sea—steady force of putrefaction. Water of Water Pool—stagnant spiritualized reflection of Images. { Air Fire of Air Wind—swift onset (note idea of balance as in trade winds.) Air of Air Clouds—steady conveyors of water. Water of Air Vibrations—bulk unmoved, spiritualized to reflect Ruach (min…

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1904 · PDF PAGE 28

The Goetia

… Souls that died in sin. And his Seal is this, which is to be worn before the Magician when he is Invocator, etc. (5.) Marpas.—The fifth Spirit is Marbas. He is a Great President, and appeareth at first in the form of a Great Lion, but afterwards, at the request of the Master, he putteth on Human Shape. He answereth truly of things Hidden or Secret. He causeth Diseases and cureth them. Again, he giveth great Wisdom and Knowledge in Mechanical Arts; and can change men into other shapes. He governeth 36 Legions of Spirits. And his Seal is this, w…

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1904 · PDF PAGE 38

The Goetia

rotten and full of Worms. He giveth Good Familiars at the request of the Exorcist. He commandeth 50 Legions of Spirits; and his Seal is this, etc. (44.) SHax.—The Forty-fourth Spirit is Shax, or Shaz (or Shass). He is a Great Marquis and appeareth in the Form of a Stock-Dove, speaking with a voice hoarse, but yet subtle. Huis Office is to take away the Sight, Hearing, or Understanding of any Man or Woman at the command of the Exorcist; and to steal money out of the houses of Kings, and to carry it again in 1,200 years. If commanded he will fetc…

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1898 · PDF PAGE 5

Jezebel

…emence of the wind, And knotted with the tears that slay ; And all my face parched up and dried, And all my body crucified. Ofttimes the Spirit of the Lord Descends and floods me with his breath ; My words are fashioned as a sword, My voice is like the voice of death. The thunder of the Spirit’s wings Brings terror to the hearts of kings. Anon, and I am driven out In desert places by desire ; My mouth is salt and dry ; I doubt If hell hath such another fire ; If God’s damnation can devise A lust to match these agonies. The desert wind my body b…

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1904 · PDF PAGE 22

Why Jesus Wept

8 WHY JESUS WEPT. Hear an awakening spirit’s a. b, ab ! but Let not thy Mediaeval logic thrust us Into contempt ; nor, lady, can we trust us Wholly to thy most pardonable failing, Sentiment ; one will rot, the other rust us. Let us just listen to the spirit ailing : — ’Tis like a God in bliss, or like a damned soul wailing ! (A word to bid you notice with what mastery Of technique that last stanza there was written. I risk a poet’s license on one cast, Ery ! (Pet name for thee, Eros !) The lines are smitten Into due harmony double-rhymed, well …

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1904 · PDF PAGE 37

The Goetia

receive it kindly and willingly, but he will deceive him that doth it. He governeth 4o Legions of Spirits, and his Seal is this, etc. (40.) RAum.—The Fortieth Spirit is Raum. He is a Great Earl; and appeareth at first in the Form of a Crow, but after the Command of the Exorcist he putteth on Human Shape. His office is to steal Treasures out King’s Houses, and to carry it whither he is commanded, and to destroy Cities and Dignities of Men, and to tell all things, Past, and what Is, and what Will Be; and to cause Love between Friends and Foes. He…

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1913 · PDF PAGE 556

The Equinox (Volume I, Number IX)

…all death is but the eternal parturition of Nature. Ceaselessly she re-absorbs and takes again to her breast all that is not born of the spirit. Matter, in itself inert, can only exist by virtue of perpetual motion, and spirit, naturally volatile, can only endure by fixing itself. Emancipation from the laws of fatality by the free adhesion of the spirit to the true and good, is what the Gospel calls the spiritual birth; the re-absorption into the eternal bosom of Nature is the second death. 258

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1913 · PDF PAGE 556

The Equinox (Volume I, Number X)

…all death is but the eternal parturition of Nature. Ceaselessly she re-absorbs and takes again to her breast all that is not born of the spirit. Matter, in itself inert, can only exist by virtue of perpetual motion, and spirit, naturally volatile, can only endure by fixing itself. Emancipation from the laws of fatality by the free adhesion of the spirit to the true and good, is what the Gospel calls the spiritual birth; the re-absorption into the eternal bosom of Nature is the second death. 258

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1901 · PDF PAGE 10

The Mother’s Tragedy

…rtal, in the Light and Way Divine, Gird on the armour of the Holy One: Seek out the secret of the inmost shrine, Strong in the might and spirit of the sun. Arise, arise, arise, Give passage to mine eyes, Ye airs, ye veils; ye bucklers of the Snake! I knew the deepest cells, Where the foul spirit dwells; Called to the dead, the drowsed, arise ! awake! Their dark profoundest thought Was less than She I sought, It was as nought! I drew my soul, I dived beneath the burning lake. Thrice, in the vault of Hell, my Word was born, Abortive, in the empty…

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