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The Arcana A Study in Magic

By: Andrew Rutledge

The Arcana A Study in Magic

The understanding of oneself is the redefining point in which all things begin, that is the duality that is in all things, even within ourselves. There is no point in arguing that we have both aspects in us, it is not good or evil but the intent & purpose of are will that makes it such. There is no such thing as impossible, or it can not be done, it is improbable maybe, but it can be done if it is your will to be done. There is no room for doubt or questioning, in our way of life. Once you see this then think on the limitless & endless possibilities that you can achieve For this is your will & your law ( Do what thy Will Shall be the whole of the Law). Our Mind & Souls are a vast archive & mystery all in the same, but as we learn to open our mind & unlock the mysteries within we see a whole new   world before us, one that we can shape & mold to our desires. Think of the difference that you can make, think of the people that you can touch with  just a thought. Emotions are a tool used to charge & draw off of, and to command at your own will. The power in emotion knows no end or boundaries, learn to master them & you will learn to master oneself & all that is around you. Be the master of your own temple and allow only that which you want into it, all else as no meaning for it is not a part of you. Remember everything is a tool at your disposal, use it and grow, learn from it then descide if it is a part of you or no, if not discard it for it has served it's purpose & no longer has a purpose or need for you.

The Arcana A Study in Magic Table Of Contents

Chapter I

Title

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The Magical Alphabets Hebrew Alphabet Ogham Alphabet Enochian Alphabet The Elder Futhark Runes Demonic Alphabet Malachim & Angelic Alphabets Dragon & Theban Script

II

The Beginning of Understanding Open Mindness Words Basic Structure of The Psychic The Theory of Balance The Theory of Balance 2 Magical Oaths

III

The Foundations of Understanding The Middle Pillar Exercise Magical Exercises The Kabbalistic Cross

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2

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The Foundations Of Comprehension

The Ruling Angels of the Day & Night The Angels of the Planet's & there meaning & Correspondence The Angels of the Day of the Week & of  the 12 signs of the Zodiac The Out Line Of A Ritual

V

The Beginning & The End The 12 names of God The Shemhamphorash The Tree of Life The L.I.R (Lesser Invocation Ritual Of The Pentagram) The magical application of Hebrew letters

VI VII VIII IX   X 

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The Magical Alphabets

Hebrew Alphabet Letters of the Alefbet

If this sounds like Greek to you, you're not far off! Many letters in the Greek alphabet have similar names and occur in the same order (though they don't look anything alike!): Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delta ... Zeta ... Theta, Iota, Kappa, Lambda, Mu, Nu ... Pi ... Rho, Sigma Tau. The "Kh" and the "Ch" are pronounced as in German or Scottish, a throat

The Arcana A Study in Magic clearing noise, not as the "ch" in "chair." Note that there are two versions of some letters. Kaf, Mem, Nun, Pei and Tzadei all are written differently when they appear at the end of a word than when they appear in the beginning or middle of the word. The version used at the end of a word is referred to as Final Kaf, Final Mem, etc. The version of the letter on the left is the final version. In all cases except Final Mem, the final version has a long tail. Vowels and Points Like most early Semitic alphabetic writing systems, the alefbet has no vowels. People who are fluent in the language do not need vowels to read Hebrew, and most things written in Hebrew in Israel are written without vowels. However, as Hebrew literacy declined, particularly after the Romans expelled the Jews from f rom Israel, the rabbis recognized the need for aids to pronunciation, so they developed a system of dots and dashes called nikkud (points). These dots and dashes are written above, below or inside the letter, in ways that do not alter the spacing of the line. Text containing containing these markings is referred to as "pointed" text.

Most nikkud are used to indicate vowels. The table at right illustrates the vowel points, along with their pronunciations. Pronunciations are approximate; I have heard quite a bit of variation in vowel pronunciation. Vowel points are shown in blue. The letter Alef, shown in red, is used to illustrate the position of the points relative to the consonants. The letters shown in purple are technically consonants consonants and would appear in unpointed texts, but they function as vowels in this context.

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There are a few other nikkud, illustrated and explained below.

The dot that appears in the center of some letters is called a dagesh. It can appear in just about any letter in Hebrew. With most letters, the dagesh does not significantly affect pronunciation of the letter; it simply marks a split between syllables, where the letter is pronounced both at the end of  the first syllable and the beginning of the second. With the letters Beit, Kaf  and Pei, however, the dagesh indicates that the letter should be pronounced  with its hard sound (b, k, p) rather than its soft sound (v, kh, f). See the table above. In Ashkenazic In Ashkenazic pronunciation (the pronunciation pronunciation used by many 

The Arcana A Study in Magic Orthodox Jews and by many older Jews), Tav also has a soft sound, and is pronounced as an "s" when it does not have a dagesh. Vav, usually a consonant pronounced as a "v," is sometimes a vowel pronounced "oo" (u) or "oh" (o). When it is pronounced "oo" "oo" as in "food", pointed texts have a dagesh. When it is pronounced "oh" as in "Oh!," pointed texts have a dot on top. Shin is pronounced "sh" when it has a dot over the right branch and "s"  when it has a dot over the left branch.  At right is an example of pointed text. Nikkud are shown in blue. This line would be pronounced (in Sephardic pronunciation, which is what most people use today): V'ahavtah l'reyahkhah kamokhah. (And you shall love your neighbor as yourself. Leviticus 19:18). Styles of Writing The style of writing illustrated above is the one most commonly seen in Hebrew books. It is referred to as block print, square script or sometimes  Assyrian script. For sacred documents, such as torah scrolls or the scrolls inside tefillin and mezuzot,, there is a special writing style with "crowns" (crows-foot-like mezuzot (crows-foot-like marks coming up from the upper points) on many of the letters. This style of writing is known as STA"M, an acronym for "Sifrei Torah, Tefillin and Mezuzot," which is where you will see that style of writing. For more information about the STA"M alphabet, including illustrations and relevant rules, see Hebrew Alphabet used in writing STA"M. STA"M.

The Arcana A Study in Magic There is another style used for handwriting, in much the same way that cursive is used for the Roman (English) alphabet. This modern script style is illustrated at right.

 Another style is used in certain texts to distinguish the body of the text from commentary upon the text. This style is known as Rashi Script, in honor of Rashi of Rashi,, the greatest commentator on the Torah and the Talmud Talmud.. Rashi himself did not use this script; it is only named in his honor. The alefbet at left is an example of Rashi Script.

Numerical Values

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Each letter in the alefbet has a numerical value. These values can be used as numerals, as the Romans used some of  their letters (I, V, X, L, C, D, M) as numerals. The table at right shows each letter with its corresponding numerical value. Note that final letters have the same value as their non-final counterparts. The numerical value of a word is determined by adding up the values of  each letter. The order of the letters is irrelevant to their value: the number 11 could be written as Yod-Alef, Alef-Yod, Hei-Vav, Dalet-Dalet-Gimel Dalet-Dalet-Gimel or many other ways. Ordinarily, however, numbers are written with the fewest possible letters and with the largest numeral first (that is, to the right). The number 11 would be written Yod-Alef (with the Yod on the right, because Hebrew is written right-to-left), the number 12 would be Yod-Beit, the number 21 would be Kaf-Alef, the number 611 would be Tav-Reish-Yod-Alef, etc. etc. The only significant exception to this pattern is the numbers 15 and 16, which if rendered as 10+5 or 10+6 would be a name of G-d, G-d, so they are normally written Teit-Vav (9+6) and Teit-Zayin (9+7). Because of this system of assigning numerical values to letters, every word has a numerical value. For example, the word Torah (Tav-Vav-Reish-Hei) has the numerical value 611 (400+6+200+5). There is an entire discipline of  Jewish  Jewish mysticism known as Gematria that is devoted to finding hidden meanings in the numerical values of words. For example, the number 18 is very significant, because it is the numerical value of the word Chai, meaning life. Donations to Jewish charities are routinely made in denominations of 18 for that reason.

The Arcana A Study in Magic Some have suggested that the final forms f orms of the letters Kaf, Mem, Nun, Pei and Tzadei have the numerical values of 500, 600, 700, 800 and 900, providing a numerical system that could easily render numbers up to 1000. However, there does not appear to be any basis for that interpretation in  Jewish tradition. A cursory glance at a Jewish tombstone will show that these letters are not normally used that way: the year 5766 (2005-2006) is  written Tav-Shin-Samekh-Vav (400+300+60+6; (400+300+60+6; the 5000 is assumed), not Final Nun-Samekh-Vav (700+60+6). Indeed, writing it in that way would look absurd to anyone familiar f amiliar with Hebrew, because a final letter should never appear at the t he beginning of a word! But even where numerology is used only to determine the numerical values of words, you will not find examples in Jewish tradition of final letters being given different values. For example, in traditional sources, the numerical value of a name of G-d that ends in Final Mem is 86, not 646. I have received several e-mails pointing out that the numerical value of Vav  (often transliterated as W) is 6, and therefore WWW has the numerical value of 666! The Internet, they say, is the number of the beast! It's an amusing notion, but Hebrew numbers just don't work that way. In Hebrew  numerals, the position of the letter/digit is irrelevant; the letters are simply  added up to determine the value. To say that Vav-Vav-Vav is six hundred and sixty-six would be like saying that the Roman numeral III is one hundred and eleven. The numerical value of Vav-Vav-Vav in Hebrew   would be 6+6+6=18, so WWW is equivalent to life! (It is also worth noting that the significance of the number 666 is a part of Christian numerology, numerology, and has no basis that I know of in Jewish thought).  And while we're on the subject of bad numbers, it is worth noting that the number 13 is not a bad number in Jewish tradition or numerology. Normally written as Yod-Gimel, 13 is the numerical value of the word ahava (love, Alef-Hei-Beit-Hei) Alef-Hei-Beit-Hei) and of echad (one, as in the daily prayer declaration, G-d is One!, Alef-Cheit-Dalet). Thirteen is the age of  responsibility, when a boy becomes bar mitzvah. mitzvah. We call upon G-d's mercy 

The Arcana A Study in Magic by reciting his Thirteen Attributes of Mercy, found in Exodus 34:6-7. Rambam summed up Jewish beliefs in Thirteen Principles. Principles.

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Ogham Origin The Ogham alphabet is thought to be named after the Irish god Ogma. One theory of its origins is that it evolved out of a system of tallies used for accounting. Ogham is also known as or ogham craobh, beth luis fearn or beth luis nion.

The Arcana A Study in Magic About 500 Ogham inscriptions have been found in Ireland, Scotland, Wales and England dating from between the 4th and 7th centuries AD. There are inscriptions in archaic forms of Gaelic and Pictish, which have not n ot been deciphered. A handful of inscriptions featuring the Ogham script and the Latin alphabet have also been found. While all surviving traces of Ogham are inscriptions on stone, it was probably more commonly  inscribed on sticks, stakes and trees. Inscriptions generally take the form of somebody's name and the name of a place and were probably used to mark boundaries. Notable features • Type Type of writ writin ingg sys syste tem: m: alph alphab abet et • Num Number ber of of le letter tters: s: 25 • Writin Writingg surf surface aces: s: rocks, rocks, wood, wood, manusc manuscrip ripts ts • Direction Direction of writing writing:: inscribed inscribed around the edges edges of rocks running from from bottom bottom to top and and left to right, or left to right and an d horizontally in manuscripts. • Letter Letterss are are link linked ed togethe togetherr by a soli solid d line. line. • The names names and and sounds sounds represente represented d by some some of the letters letters are are unknown unknown.. • The Eite (feather) (feather) and Eite thuatha thuathail il (reverse (reversed d feather) feather) symbols symbols are used at the the beginning beginning and end of sentences respectively.

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Enochian alphabet Origin The Enochian alphabet first appeared during the 16th century. The Court  Astrologer and Magician, Dr. John Dee (1527-1608) and his associate, Sir Edward Kelly (1555-1597) claimed that the alphabet and the Enochian language was transmitted to them by angels. The alphabet is used in the practice of Enochian Magic on Enochian Calls or Keys, which are used to call angels.

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The Arcana A Study in Magic Orthog raphy  Letter name

Pa

Veh

Ged

Gal

Pronun ciation of letter name (if  differen t) English B equival ent

Or

Un

Graph

“Orh” “Und “Graupha”, ” in the throat

C

G

D

F

A

E

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Ortho graph y  Letter Tal name

Pronu nciati on of  letter name (if  differe nt)

Gon Gon Na (with point )

“Stall” or “Xtall ”

Englis M h equiva lent

I

Y

Ur

Mals

Ger

Drux

“Nach ”, as it  were in the throat

“Ou “Machls “Gierh” rh” “Droux r” or ” ” “Ou rh”

H

L

P

Q

N

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Orthog raphy  Letter name

Pal

Pronun ciation of letter name (if  differen t)

The “p” pronou nced remissl y (that is, faintly).

English X equival ent

Med

Don

Ceph

Van

Fam

Gisg

U

S

T

“Keph”

O

R

Z

The Angelic script is written right to left, and is commonly accented accented – see the Loagaeth, and the English transliterations of the 48 Calls or Keys. The letter ‘C’, as in English, can be pronounced as ‘S’ or ‘K’. Similarly, the letter ‘G’ also represents the sound ‘J’; as can the letter Gon (‘I’ or ‘Y’), though infrequently. Also, the letter Van is is pronounced either ‘U’ or ‘V’. The sound ‘W’ ‘W’ is probably probably represented represented literally by a double-‘U’. Moreover, it would seem that the Angelic spelling ‘PH’ ‘PH’ is pronounced ‘F’, as in English. English. Also, ‘CH’ may be pronounced pronounced as the Greek  Chi, or as ‘TCH’. There are further similarities similarities to other languages. For instance, instance, ‘AU’ is is pronounced ‘AF’, ‘AF’, which is reminiscent of Greek. Greek. There is is also a strong

The Arcana A Study in Magic possibility that the letter ‘Q’ is pronounced gutturally, as the Semitic “Qaf” or “Qoph”; although the English sound ‘QU’ is present in Enochian. The letter ‘Z’ is occasionally given with the pronunciation ‘ZOD’ ‘ZOD’ which is merely a 16th Century name of the letter “Zed” or “Zee”.

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The Elder Futhark Runes The Elder Futhark  The Elder Futhark (named after the initial phoneme of the first six rune names: F, U, Th, A, R and K) consist of twenty-four runes, often arranged in three groups or ætts of ætts of eight each. In the following table, each rune is given with its common transliteration transliteration::

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þ corresponds to IPA  IPA [·]. [·]. ï   ï is is also transcribed as æ, and may have been either a diphthong, or a vowel near [·] or [æ]. z was z was Proto-Germanic [z], and evolved into Proto-Norse [·], and is also transliterated as R . The remaining transliterations correspond to the IPA symbol of their approximate value.

The Arcana A Study in Magic The earliest known sequential listing of the alphabet dates to ca. 400 and is found on the Kylver Stone in Gotland: Gotland: [f]uþarkg[w]hnijpïzstbeml·do Two instances of another early inscription were found on the two Vadstena and Mariedamm bracteates (6th century), showing the division in three ætts, with the positions of  ï   ï , p and o, d inverted compared to the Kylver stone: fuþarkgw ; hnijïpzs; hnijïpzs; tbeml·od The Grumpan bracteate presents a listing from c. 500 which is identical to the one found on the previous bracteates but incomplete: fuþarkgw ... fuþarkgw ... hnijïp(z) ... tbeml(·)(o)d

Rune names Each rune most probably had a name, chosen to represent the sound of the rune itself. The names are, however, not directly attested for the Elder Futhark themselves. Reconstructed names in Proto-Germanic have been produced, based on the names given for the runes in the later runic alphabets attested in the rune poems and the linked names of tthe he letters of  the Gothic alphabet. alphabet. The asterisk before the rune names means that they  are unattested reconstructions. The 24 Elder Futhark runes are:

Rune

UCS

Translitera IPA tion

Proto-German Meaning ic name

·

f

*fehu

/f/

"wealth, cattle"

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u

/u(·)/

?*·ruz

"aurochs" aurochs" (or *ûram "water/sla g"?)

·

þ

/·/, /ð/

?*þurisaz

"the god Thor, Thor, giant" giant"

·

a

/a(·)/

*ansuz

"one of  the Æsir the Æsir (gods)"

·

r

/r/

*raid·

"ride,  journey"

·

k

/k/

?*kaunan

"ulcer"? (or *kenaz "torch"?)

·

g

/g/

*geb·

"gift"

·

w

/w/

*wunj·

"joy"

··

h

/h/

*hagalaz

"hail" (the precipitati on)

·

n

/n/

*naudiz

"need"

·

i

/i(·)/

*·saz

"ice"

·

j

/j/

*j·ra-

"year, good year, harvest"

·

 ï (or  ï (or æ)

/æ·/(?)

*·(h)waz/*ei(h "yew-tree" )waz

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p

/p/

?*perþ-

meaning unclear, perhaps "pear-tree ".

·

z

/z/

?*algiz

unclear, possibly  "elk ". ".

·

s

/s/

*s·wil·

"Sun"

·

t

/t/

*t·waz/*teiwaz "the god Tiwaz" Tiwaz"

·

b

/b/

*berkanan

"birch" birch"

·

e

/e(·)/

*ehwaz

"horse"

·

m

/m/

*mannaz

"Man"

·

l

/l/

*laguz

"water, lake" (or possibly  *laukaz "leek")

··

·

/·/

*ingwaz

"the god Ingwaz" Ingwaz"

·

o

/o(·)/

*·þila-/*·þala-

"heritage, estate, possession "

·

d

/d/

*dagaz

"day"

The Arcana A Study in Magic The rune names stood for their rune because of the first phoneme in the name (the principle of acrophony  of acrophony ), ), with the exception of Ingwaz  of  Ingwaz and and Algiz   Algiz : the Proto-Germanic z sound z sound of the Algiz  the Algiz rune, rune, never occurred in a  word-initial position. The phoneme acquired an r -like -like quality in Proto-Norse, usually transcribed with R , and finally merged with r in Icelandic, rendering the rune superfluous as a letter. Similarly, the ng -sound -sound of the Ingwaz rune Ingwaz rune does not occur word-initially. Most names, in spite of being reconstructions, can be assumed with a fair degree of certainty for the Old Futhark because of the concurrence of  Gothic, Anglo-Saxon and Nordic names. The names come from the vocabulary of daily life and mythology, some trivial, some beneficent and some inauspicious: • Mythol Mythology ogy:: Tiwaz, Tiwaz, Thur Thurisa isaz, z, Ingw Ingwaz, az, God, God, Man, Man, Sun. Sun. • Nature Nature and environ environment: ment: Sun, day, day, year, year, hail, hail, ice, ice, lake, lake, water, water, birch, birch, yew, pear, elk, aurochs, ear (of grain). • Daily life and human condition: condition: Man, wealth/cattle, horse, estate/inheritance, slag, ride/journey, year/harvest, gift, joy, need, ulcer/illness.

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Demonic script

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Malachim & Angelic Alphabets

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Dragon & Theban Script Dragon & Theban Script

Theban Alphabet

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The Theban alphabet is a writing system of unknown origin. It was first published in Johannes Trithemius' Polygraphia Polygraphia (1518), in which it was attributed to Honorius of Thebes. Trithemius' student Agrippa (1486-1535) attributed it to Pietro d'Abano (1250-1316). It is also known as the Honorian Alphabet, the Runes of Honorius after the legendary  magus (It is not, however, a runic alphabet) or the Witches' (Wiccan)  Alphabet due to its use in modern Wicca and other forms of witchcraft as a substitution cipher to hide magical writings such as the contents of a Book  of Shadows.

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

I/J

K

L

M

N

O

P

Q

R

S

T

U/V

W

X

Y

Z

E nd Senten ce

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Open Mindness OPEN MINDEDNESS  WHY THIS? IT'S A MATTER OF PRINCIPLE, FOR I FEEL THAT  WE GET CAUGHT UP IN OUR OWN BELIEFS THAT WE FORGET THAT THERE ARE OTHER THINGS OUT THERE THAT CAN HELP US ON OUR PATHS! THERE ARE TRUTHS IN EVERY RELIGIOUS BELIEF, EXAMPLE JESUS, YEAH THE CHRISTIAN BIBLE ONE, THE DEATH & RESURRECTION IS SYMBOLIC TO OUR VERY OWN BELIEFS " ONE MUST DIE FIRST, BEFOR HE/SHE CAN BE RESURRECTED INTO A HIGHER  STATE OF BEING" IT JUST GOT MISCONCEIVED OVER THE CENTURIES, WHEN THEY REALISED RELIGION CAN BE USED  AS A TOOL TO CONTROL THE MASSES & FATTEN THEIR   WEALTH . BUT W/OUT AN OPEN MIND WE SAY THAT IT'S BULL, BECAUSE THEY ARE TAUGHT NEVER TO BE OPEN TO OTHER ASPECTS, THAT IS WHY THEY PERSECUTE ANY THAT DON'T BELIEVE IN THE WAY THEY DO. JUST LIKE KABALIST USE MANY FORMS OF BELIEFS COMPILED INTO ONE. THEY   WORK W/IN BOTH SPECTRUMS ANGELIC & GEOITIC, BUT AT THE SAME TIME MIXING GOD HEADS TO SUIT THEIR  PURPOSE.

NOW IF I WAS CLOSED MINDED THEN WHY WOULD I EVER   WANT TO LISTEN TO SOME MAD MAN LIKE MYSELF SAY  THAT THERE IS TRUTH TO BE FOUND ELSEWHERE. HE'S CRAZY LOST HIS MARBLES SOMEWHERE, I'D BE CONDEMNING MYSELF FOR I'M NOT GROWING ANY 

The Arcana A Study in Magic FARTHER IN THE AREA I'M AT, BUT I CAN'T SEE PAST THE ILLUSION THAT SOCIETY HAS PLACED ON ME THAT THERE IS ONLY ONE PATH' THERE IS ONLY ONE TRUE RELIGION,  YOU'LL BE DAMNED IF YOU SEEK OUT A DIFFERENT PATH, SO DO TO THIS I START TO DECAY FOR MY INABILITY TO SEE PAST THE ILLUSIONS THAT SOCIETY & NOW ME AS PLACED UPON MY SELF, THIS IS WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU ALLOW   YOUR SELF TO BECOME CLOSED MINDED TO OTHER  PEOPLE´S BELIEFS, YOU CONDEMN YOUR SELF TO A  DECAYING STATE FOR YOU STOP YOURSELF FROM GROWING SPIRITUALLY.BUT I'M NOT SAYING BELIEVE EVERYTHING  YOU HEAR OR READ, YOU MUST & I REPEAT, MUST, RESEARCH IT, STUDY IT, FIND THE THINGS THAT SPEAK TO  YOU THEN EXPERIMENT & REFINE IT TO FIT YOU. AS I GROW  THE MORE I STRIVE TO LEARN AND BELIEVE ME MY; WELL IS RICH & I STILL STRIVE TO LEARN MORE DON'T EVER BE  AFRAID TO SEEK & ASK QUESTIONS FROM OTHERS OF DIFFERENT BELIEFS, YOU'LL BE AMAZED AT WHAT YOU MAY  UNCOVER; FOR THE ONLY WRONG QUESTION IS THAT  WHICH GOES UNASKED!!

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 Words Here is one for you all to digest, don't worry I wont use to many big  words..lol... In our beliefs we have many words, w/ many meanings, Power  words, incantations, Chants & the list goes on. Now in our everyday lives  we also have many words, some that affect us more than others, my  question is why is this so? For a word only has power if we give it power correct? I've come to learn in my short life span, that many allow words to affect them, & at the same time stumble w/ there magical words for they don't give them power, shouldn't our focus be more on those words which really  need to have meaning, than those that should not that some let affect them. It is also true that not only w/ words but how we live & react to things that also give power over to things that we may not perscive, will use fear as an example for it is the easiest to understand & see. For our fears are our  weakness, it is the one thing that can destroy us before we can react to it for in most case we freeze up when in countered w/ our fear, but yet we give our fears power, why? For are we not taught to face our fears & destroy  them so we can gain mastery over them, & so they have no power over us, so why do we let words affect us so, for it is the same principle as our fear, as w/ our power words they should be held dear to us & mastered so when used there power vibrates the universe even if it is spoken in a whisper, or  w/ out voice for those that have truly mastered there art. So I ask you to think about what you allow yourself to have power over you, is the things that should have power over you or is the words of a common mindless person who is just waiting to see your reaction, & maybe latter use it against you. It is something that we all should do from time to time, & make sure that we don't let others have control over us unless that it is desired by you.

The Arcana A Study in Magic The Basic Structure of the Psychic chart 1 Conscious Mind Censor Sub-conscious Mind In the chart above is a simplified form of the common model of the human psyche as provided by modern psychoanalysis. psychoanalysis. First we see the conscious mind A.K.A the day time t ime or wakening-consciousness. wakening-consciousness. In the lower portion of the chart we can see the sub-conscious mind which is also called the unconscious. This includes everything that usually escapes our conscious mind. Although it's constantly active, we usually only notice it when we dream. The so-called censor is located between the two. It represents a sort of "2way filter", on the other hand it ensures the selective perception perception of the stimuli of the outside world. On the other hand, it protects the conscious mind from uncontrolled flooding of information from the sub-conscious mind which includes repression & complexes. The censor is assigned a vital function, namely the mantinance of what we generally call " spiritual health".  Addmitedly the censor has a considerable disadvantage as well namely the it 's extremely conservative. Only reluctantly does it allow the conscious mind to make direct contact w/ the sub-conscious mind thereby escaping it's control. You could compare it to a slightly distrustful "palace guard" a loyal, brave servant ti his master, but sometimes too worried about his own safety to allow & admit new situations w/out careful examination.  Actually one of the most important "tricks" in magick is temporarily  turning off the censor in order to tap directly to the source of power, ( the

The Arcana A Study in Magic sub-conscious mind ) & assigning it specific tasks. This happens through magical or gnosis trance. This state often resembles the hazy period just before falling to sleep in which the t he conscious mind is still active, but quite subdued. In this state it can exchange information directly w/ the subconscious mind e.g. in the form of images. During the magickal trance the censor is in away "put to sleep". Ideally, it  would "sleep" very lightly & only wake in an emergency. By the way this corresponds to the sword in magic. Thus we now have the complete structure of magic that corresponds to our chart bellow: chart 2 Imagination

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In comparison, chart 3 reflects the same concept in the form of a mathematical equation. It would be best for you to study these charts carefully & even memorise these since we will be running into similar formulas throughout the course of study. THIS ISN"T SUCH A GAME! On the contry, formulas are mnemonic abbreviations to help us memorise rules & laws from which practical derivatives can be gained . Our goal here is to point out the basic structures of magick & to clarify them. In this respect, this is an entirely new concept since most of the magical literature available today is written like l ike (recipe books ). Instead of explaining the basic laws that govern magic, must authors-even the older ones, usually provide individual recipes. Ritual for protection from an enemy, magical glyphs for happiness & prosperity, amulets to prevent plagues, mantras ( magic-words ) for attracting a prince or conjuring spirits, & so on. Even ( & especially!) the traditional literature of must recent times t imes follows this principle.

The Arcana A Study in Magic Unfortunately what's often miss understood here is the fact that t hat such recipes are not effective "automatically" by themselves. This is a mistake that many people make especially beginners continue to make again & again. They constantly search for the " real, true, 100% effective ritual " or the ultimate magical formula. Even today there are more than t han enough quakes around who'd be eager to hold out a hand & sell you a recipe w/out explaining the conditions nesciesary to make it work. Not that all such recipes are completely useless. But if we're not able to understand the basic formulas of magic first, before  we use them, then there not worth the paper that they're written on. And even if they do work sometimes, it can be easily seen that " will; imagination; & gnosis/trance " played an important role as well. However, once you're familiar w/ basic law & formulas of magic you can create your own "recipes" on the basis of these, in the same way that every  magician basically writes his/hers own personal grimoire or " book of  magick "  A large part of your work hear will deal w/ doing just this. But as w/ any  other discipline, the basic need to be mastered first, otherwise "1+1" will never be learned! These basics are the "mathematical" structural formulas that you'll continually confront in various versions. chart 3 M= W + I + G = M M= magical act  W= will I= imagination G= gnosis (magical trance)  As seen in the above statements, we can see that the focus of a magical education must be on training of the Will; Imagination; & trance in order

The Arcana A Study in Magic to enable efficient work w/ this paradigm or model of explanation. Her's a basic maxim you should learn from the start. "Diligent practice on a regular basis is the Key to acquiring magical skills"!  You should know that it's entirely up to you how fast or how slow magic "works" for you. There's no denying that some people have a certain "Talent" for magic in various degrees, the importance of this talent is usually drastically overestimated. Never make the common beginners mistake of envying the "naturals" who seem to be able to accomplish many  things in magic straight off w/out painstaking work & previous training. In fact you should actually feel sorry for them. Since they've been "given" so much & many things fall right into there laps, they usually lack the t he self-disapline & severity of those w/ less talent who have to earn every little thing w/ sweat & tears. In magical terms this self disapline & severity  represents the important aspects of grounding, since they're best protection against two of the must common & most dangerous illnesses of magicians: Overestimating ones self, & the persecution complex.  A good magician is humble in the same way a good warrior is humble: One knows his/hers own limits way to well to be deceived by wishful thinking. A   warrior never makes the mistake of underestimating a problem, the enemy, or a challenge. He/she thinks & acts economically w/a minimum of effort & maximum effieciancy. The warrior is of sound character because he/she learned to master Will power throughout training & knows how to distinguish between judgement based on emotion & those based on facts. Ideally the magician is a technician w/out being a techonoccrat, someone  who's mastered one's disapline to a tee & knows it's legitimacy as well as it's weaknesses, & he/she respects & admires one's trade & all those who have learned it & are learning. All of these qualities are rarely just handed to a person, they have to be acquired through hard work. Natural talents often tend to oversee these requirements & usually learn the hard way by running into walls or through t hrough painful processes of mistakes & failure.

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The Theory of Balance BAD NEWS ON THIS ONE GUYS IT,S NOT GOOD; FOR  PERFECT BALLANCE =A NET VALUE OF ZERO. THATS RIGHT  YOU GET NOTHING. FOR THE UNIVERSE WAS CREATED OUT OF CHAOS AND CHAOS IS OUR BUILDING BLOCKS, NOT TO MENTION THERE IS NO ROOM FOR GROWTH IF EVERYTHING IS IN PERFECT BALLANCE!!! (CONSTRUCTIVE IMBALLANCE):"FROM THE POINT OF GREATEST IMBALLANCE, IMBALLANCE, COMES THE POINT OF GREATEST STABILILITY, FOR THE SPIRIT OF A MAN/WOMEN NEEDS OPPOSTION TO PROMOTE GROWTH! THE END RESUALTS OF PERFECT BALLANCE IS STAGNATION IT MIGHT AS WELL BE DEATH FOR OUR SPIRITS STRIVE TO CONTINUE TO GROW. IN ORDER TO CREAT GROWTH IN ONESELF YOU FRIST MUST DESTROY THE OLD, IN ORDER TO BUILD A NEW. AND WE DO THIS EVERY DAY FOR THE REST OF OUR LIVE'S, THE MORE  WE LEARN THE MORE WE SEE THAT SOME THINGS NEED TO BE CHANGED IN OUR OWN SELVES. FEEL FREE TO ADD MORE TO THIS I KNOW I WILL EACH DAY FOR THIS WEEK SO ENJOY & READ IT WITH AN OPEN MIND THEN LISTEN TO  YOUR OWN SOUL FOR THE TRUTH!!!

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The Theory Of Balance Part 2 ( The Calling ) FOR MANY ARE CALLED BUT FEW ARE CHOSEN!  As we first enter this way of life we are filled w/ questions, emotions , and feelings of being out of place, & confusion, & nothing else seems to have a place! you start to begin to see the world for what it is & you feel that your are all lone, you start seeking direction & you find it but then that goes away & you start feeling the same way again, & keeps going on until one day you find the path that's for you then the real test & trials come. These are what makes us or breaks us, for were tested were we are the must valnarable & were it'll cause the must damage to us, this happens to break  us down so we can get rid of those burdens that holds us back & keeps us from growing it also helps us to open up our subconscious mind &  weakens the conscious mind which has to happen in order for f or us to truly  t ruly  perform magick, because the conscious mind try's to block the subconscious thinking that it's protecting us from harm. that's why one needs to master self first before he/she can start to master his/her art. that's  why we are put through such a in a way brutal roller coaster, slowly  destroying are old ways of persceveing things, & getting rid of false illusions set by our conscious mind. this is where must people as i was told "sink or swim" sink because they can't handle what's before them & they crumble if  there lucky, so truly ask your self is this what i want, is this truly for me, because if you chose to continue & it really isn't for you then you put your life at stake, because that's the must likely out come. so chose wisely  because there no turning back once you commit to your path. you must learn to embrace those test & trials for in the end it's what truly makes you. MAY YOU ALLWAYS BE BLESSED FROM THIS DAY FORTH & FOR EVERMORE!!

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Magical Oaths Similar to the magical name, the magical oath also represents an obligation that the magician enters into for various reasons. In the sense A:.A:. wrote; " Word should express will " hence the Mystic Name of the Probationer is the expression of his highest will. There are of course, few Probationers who understand themselves sufficiently to be able to formulate their will to themselves, & therefor at the end of their probation they chose a new name. It is convienent therefor for the student to express his will by taking magical oaths. Since such an oath is unrevocable it should be well considered, & it is better not to take any oath permanently; because w/ increase of  understanding may come a perception of the incompatibility of lesser oaths  w/ the greater. This indeed is most certain to occur, & it must be remembered that the  whole essence of the will is it's one-pointedness, a dilemaof this sort is the  worst in which the Magus can find himself.  Another great point in consideration of magical vows is to keep them in their proper place. They must be taken for a clearly defined purpose, a clearly understood purpose, & they must never be aloud to go beyond it! There is no power which can be prized into the service of the magical will, it is only the temptation to value that power for itself which offends. One does not say " cut it down; why cumbereth it the t he ground? " unless repeated pruning's have convinced the gardener that the growth must always be a rank one. " If thou hand offend thee, cut it off " is the scream of a  weakling. If one killed a dog the first time it misbehaved itself, not many   would pass the stage st age of puppy hood. The best vow & the most universal application is the vow of Holly  Obiediance: for not only does it lead to perfect freedom, but is a training in that Surrender (*1) which is the last task.

The Arcana A Study in Magic It has thus great value, that it never gets rusty. If the Supierure to whom the vow is taken knows his business, he/she will quickly detect which things are really displeasing to his/her pupil & familerise him/her w/them. Disobedience to the Superior is a constant between those two wills in the inferior.The will expressed in his vow, which is the t he will linked to his highest  will by the fact that he has taken it in order to develop that highest will, contends w/ the temporary will, which is based only on temporary  considerations. The teacher should then seek gently & firmly to key up the pupil. little by  little until obedience follows command w/out reference to what that command may be. As Loyola wrote " perinde eir cadaver" it is always something to pluck up the weeds, but the flower itself will grow naturally   w/great freedom. But it, is not only necessary to purify the temple itself & concentrate it, invocations must be made.Hence it is necessary to be constantly doing things of a positive, not merely of a negative nature to affirm that will. Renunciation & sacrifice are necessary, but thy are comparatively easy. There are a hundred ways of missing & only one way of hitting. To avoid eating beef is easy, but to eat nothing but pork is very difficult. Master Thereon himself, the greatest preacher of all free fr ee magical will places such a high value on obiedeince. In these modern times marked by  democratic & even anti-authoritian ideas, ideas, it's a perty touchy subject. It can not be denied that Crowley as a person wasn't exactly the best example for the exemplary embodiment of the principles of command & obiedeince. (*1) To surrender all, one must give up not only the bad , but also the good; not only weakness but strength. How can the Mystic surrender all,  while still clinging to ones virtues? It has become fashionable to counter every kind of compulsion compulsion w/ suspicion, w/ saying " stay cool " as the motto, & there's no place for self  restraint, & oscetisim. It is nescary to create a counter balance to the rigid

The Arcana A Study in Magic ascetic & self chastising ideas of Christianity misunderstood that even today  modern magic still lifts its ugly Gorgorts head, For the magician who works independently & self sufficiently, the obedience that's meant here refers to the obiedeince of one's own oath. To prevent a rosebush from rotting, drying up, & dieing off it has to be intentionally trimmed from time to time. Although it may hurt, it will prevent worse from happing.  When you take a magical oath & this is something that you most ceartinly  should do at least a few times in your magical career- keep in mind that although your binding your your self in a sense, on the other hand it will enable you to accomplish much greater things than the mere satisfaction of your temporary state of comfort.  A magician must build all that he has into his pyramid: & if that pyramid is to touch the stars, how broad must be the base ? There is no knowledge or power that is useless to the magician. One might almost say there is no scarp of material in the whole universe w/ which he/she can dispense. His/her ultimate enemy is the great magician, the magician who created the  whole illusion of the universe; & meet him in battle,so that nothing is left either of him or of yourself, you must be exactly equal to him.  At the same time let the magician never forget that every brick br ick must tend to the summit of the pyramid: the sides most be perfectly smooth,; there must be no false summits, even in the lowest layers. This is the Practical & active form of that obligation of a Master Of The Temple in which it is said " I will interpret every phenomenon as a particular dealing of God w/ my soul." The statement that the Probationer can resign when he/she chose is in truth only for those who have taken the oath superficially. A real magical oath CAN NOT BE BROKEN; you think it can but it can not. This is the real advantage of a magical oath. However far you go around, you arrive at the end just the same, all you have done by attempting to break your oath is to involve yourself in the

The Arcana A Study in Magic most frieghtfull trouble. It cannot be too clearly understood that such is the nature is the nature of  things; it dose not depend upon the will of any person, however powerful or exalted, nor can their force, the force of there greater oaths avail against the weakest oath of the most trivial of beginners A:.A:. It is therefor good practice to view the magical oath in a functional way. An oath is more than just a resolution intention - it's a voluntary bonding. So only bond yourself where you really want to be. For example , you could start w/a smaller " oath " to do your magical training exersices regularly in the next month regardless of what external factors of resistance may arise. Making oaths ( & of course keeping them ) is a useful exsesise to strengthen your will power that can improve your own interpretation & subtle energy  perception, since these automatically sharpen considerablely through the required alertness, & soon you'll begin to observe how the whole universe is helping you w/ your Great Work, just as soon as you've set the first truly  serious impulse your self. Of course you should avoid " oath infatuation". Use this powerful magical tool carefully & you'll surely be able to enjoy it's tremendous advantages. But it's the truly serious oaths that will have a long lasting, deep impact that can change your entire life. The above passage quoted from Crowley contain an example that has mean  while become quite popular. Whoever endeavors to take the magical oath MASTER OF THE TEMPLE in his order ( A:.A:. ) was immediately  promoted from grade of neophyte, right up to the highest grade - but as mentioned, such oaths can be quite dangerous & should be thought over very carefully.

The Arcana A Study in Magic The Foundations of Understanding The Middle Pillar Exercise This exercise is drawn from an ancient system of development known mystical qabala, it employs sound, visualization, & breathing to pump the aura w/ tremendous amounts of energy, it helps seal leaks & holes w/in the auric field, stabilizes & balances the aura. it increases your energies from being over tapped, the exercise involves using ancient Hebrew names for god like mantras in conjunction w/ specific images & breathing. this combination creates what is called a synergistic effect, it does not make it 3x stronger, but actually 8x times stronger, the 3 aspects of it (the names,images, & breathing) increase the energy exponentially in this case 2 to the 3rd power. 1) Assume a sitting or standing position. take a few moments & relax. 2) visualize a crystalline white sphere of light l ight gently coming toward you from the heavens, until it is just over your head. it's vibrant & alive w/ energy as you vibrate the following name; see,& feel this light growing w/ intensity & filling the entire head region of your body. 3)softly sound the name EHEIEH ( EH-I-EH ) EMPHASISEING EACH SYLLABLE, feeling the crown of your head come alive w/ energy. Repeat this name 5 to 10 times. The name translates as ( I AM THAT I AM) 4)the visualizations for the rest of the spheres are worded the same as above i'll just put the location, & the god names.as above, vibrate the name  YHVH ELOHIM (YOD-HEH-VAU-HEH EH-LOH-HEEM ) this sphere grows more vibrant & brilliant, vibrate this name 5 to 10 x .The name means ( THE LORD GOD OF CREATION ).

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5)a sphere at your heart, slowly vibrate the god name ELOHAH VA  DAATH ( EH-LOH-AH-VAH-DAHT EH-LOH-AH-VAH-DAHTH H ), vibrate this name 5to10x.This name means ( GOD MADE MANIFEST IN THE MIND ). 6)a sphere around your going,vibrate the name SHADDAI EL CHAI (SHAH-DYE-EL-KEYE),vibrate (SHAH-DYE-EL-KEYE),vibrate 5to10x.the name means (THE  ALLMIGHTY LIVING GOD) 7)a sphere at your feet,vibrate the name ADONAI HAARTZ (AH-DOH-NYE-HAH-AH-RETS)5to10x. This name means (LORD OF THE EARTH) 8)You now have formed the middle pillar of balance through your entire body & aura. bring your attention back to the crown of your head & begin rhythmic breathing. As you exhale slowly count to 4, see & feel energy pour down the left side of your body, radiating outward, strengthen your aura on that side of your body. Inhale for a count of 4 & draw energy up the right side of your body from your feet to your crown of your head, see & feel this energy radiating outward, strengthen your aura on that side of your body  hold your breath for a count of 4 & then repeat the exhalation & inhalation, do this 4to5x. 9)Now as you exhale, see & feel the energy stream down the front of your body for a count of 4. Inhale & allow it to stream up your back, hold for a count of 4, & repeat 4to5x. you have now strengthened your entire auric field. feel this energy surrounding you, know that it has sealed any  leaks,holes in your aura,know that it has replaced any lost energy. 10)Now feel the energy gathering at your feet as you inhale draw a rainbow  colored light up through your feet, up through the middle pillar, to the

The Arcana A Study in Magic crown of your head. as you exhale spray that rainbow-light out the top of  your head to fill your entire auric field w/ it's color & energy. pause & allow yourself to bask in this brilliance & renewed energy field!!!

The Arcana A Study in Magic Magical Exercises Exercise 1: Kabbalistic Cross Practice the kabbalistc cross 3 times a day for a week. Preferably you should do this right when you get up in the morning or right after taking a bath or shower while your body is still wet. During the exercise make sure your focus focus is directed towards a light source, this will help you feel the light energy  stronger & absorb it easier. However you don’t need to actually concentrate on the light. While practicing , pay attention to how your body feels. The Kabbalistic cross can be repeated as often as you want, whenever needed. It Can also be used to store energy when your feeling week, nervous, afraid & is an exceptional effective form of magical protection.

Exercise 2: Practicing of the L.B.R.  After practicing exercise 1 for one week start st art practicing the LBR. Optimally  you should do this twice a day. Of course you should make sure that you’re not disturbed while practicing. Keep practicing exercise 1 3x a day on a daily basis counting the times you perform the LBR as well. The LBR can also be repeated as often as you like, whenever needed. Its very effective form of magical protection. The LBR will probably accompany you throughout your your entire life as a magician, & as a minimum you should do exercise 2 on a daily basis during your entire time of your training.

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Exercise 3: Training of Magical Perception Perception This exercise is practiced along with the LBR during the first month of  practice you should perform the entire exercise at least twice a week. On each of the other 5 days you can do one of the five steps of this exercise ( letters A; B; C; D; E;) individually without out putting more emphasis on a certain one. During the second month, it is enough to just do the entire exercise at least twice per week.  After the 3rd month just do the exercise whenever ( & as often ) as you feel necessary. If  you notice that your magical perception is improving from this exercise & that will most likely be the case, try intensifying things awhile by extending the length & duration of the exercise. Don’t stop performing this exercise until you’re completely  satisfied with your magical perception. But even then we recommend you repeat it once every  quarter year, so that you don’t get rusty.  A) After performing & vibrating the Kabbalistic cross for the second time following the LBR keep your eyes closed , stretch out your arms & walk  around the circle trying to feel it. Try not to visualize or imagine the circle in anyway when doing so This wont be necessary at all, even if you don’t have much success at 1st usually you’ll sense the subtle energies as a soft tingling feeling or a feeling f eeling of warmth or cold, maybe even you’ll feel a slight electric shock. Carefully note all your perceptions in your magical diary.

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B) Practice as in step A) except that you will be working with the sense of  hearing this time. While walking the circle 1st try hearing each of the god names that you vibrated in each corresponding direction. ( Keep silent  while doing this, don’t try to help your perception by vibrating the names again ). Then stand in the middle of the circle & try hearing all of the god names at the same time each one echoing from it’s corresponding direction. C) Practice as in step A) except that you will be working with the sense of  smell this time. While walking the circle 1st try to sense the general smell of the room before & after. Try to determine if the Ritual has made a difference in the smell. Next time you can time you can carefully compass the smell of the t he room before & after the LBR. D) Practice as in step A) except that you will be working with the sense of  taste this time. While walking the circle 1st try to sense the general taste of the room your in. Pay attention to your sense of taste before & after the LBR. E) Practice as in step A) except that you will be working with the sense of  sight  While walking around the circle , open your eyes wide & try to see it  without purposely focusing your eyes. At 1st you’ll probably only see vague shimmers , like a fog or mist in the air, as though it were subject to a high degree of  heat This is a good sign. After awhile the contours of the circle will become more distinct. Do the same with the symbols & finally the images of the

The Arcana A Study in Magic archangels  As well. Note: Don’t be discouraged if you can only record minimal success or not at all in your magical diary at 1st. After all this exercise is meant to thourghly train your magical perception. perception.

Exercise 4: Astral Magic & Meditation

Contrary to other people, we won't be starting off our training of astral travel & astral magic by recommending that you learn to separate your astral from your physical body. Complete beginners w/ no previous experiences in astral travel usually find the following technique much easier & are able to achieve equally good results in just a short period of time which is why we'll be discussing the actual astral trip at a later time. Our technique trains the mastery of asana & body control as  well. Set in a asana of your choice- preferably  the god posture, dragon posture, 1/2 lotus posture each day for at least 15min for several wk's. Collect your thoughts & just observe your breathing. If any thoughts come to mind ( & they will ) don't try to force them away, since that will only make them

The Arcana A Study in Magic more stubborn- just let them pass w/out taking notice of them. After awhile let yourself & your body expand mentally w/ each breath. Do this little by  little at first maybe just 2or3inchs & increase the distance each day you practice until you finally fill the entire room that you are meditating in.  After about (4 wk's) finish your meditation by making your self get smaller, again each time inhale. You can combine this exercise w/ first working w/ mantras until you reach a sufficient state of gnosis before beginning w/ the actual meditation. After about 4 wk's of working w/ this then move on to the 2nd part of this exercise w/ one difference that you should concentrate on getting smaller each time you exhale. Start of slowly, step by step & increase this exercise daily until after 4wks when the exercise is over you've reached the size of an atom. After each exercise imagine imagine yourself getting bigger w/ each inhaled breath. Exercise 5: Meditation For Your Aura Listen or feel your heart beat & picture your aura from the heart wave ( ripple like a pebble thrown into a lake ) Keep it close to your body at first. Feel it & see it pulse w/ each heart beat, do this for 5to10min before you go to bed & when you 1st get wake up. This will help strengthen s trengthen your your aura & it will also allow you to retract & extend your aura at will & eventually it  will become a natural function. Exercise 6: Breathing Meditation

This meditation will help you replenish your energies, refresh your aura, heal you, & it will relax you & help you to focus. It can be done anywhere & at anytime. Breath in deeply & hold for a count of 4 & exhale for a count of 4, keep repeating this till you feel relaxed & focused, & just let all thoughts pass. It is best starting of to do it right before & after getting up

The Arcana A Study in Magic from bed, than after you find it easy to do from there do it while your  walking or standing out side, eventually it will happen on its own w/out you realiseing it for it as become automatic, but still from time to time after this practice that way it is always fresh. You incorporate thoughts into it as  well at this point, for healing, calming ones emotions, & whatever else you may think to add.

The Arcana A Study in Magic The Kabbalistic Cross Kabbalistic cross: using your fingers draw down energy from above& touch your forehead vibrating powerfully   ATEH (=THINE IS) Touching your forehead Facing east the whole time. touch your breast bone vibrate powerfully MALKUTH (=THE KINGDOM) touch your right shoulder& vibrate powerfully VE GEBURAH (=THE POWER) touch your left shoulder vibrate powerfully VE GEDULAH (=THE GLORY) fold your arms across your chest vibrate powerfully LE OLAM (=FOREVER & EVER) hold your hands in front of your forehead slowly pull them down to your chest vibrating powerfully AMEN (=SO BE IT)

The Arcana A Study in Magic The L.B.R  THE L.B.R. ( THE LESSER BANISHING RITUAL OF THE PENTAGRAM ) THE LESSER BANISHING RITUAL OF THE PENTAGRAM The L.B.R.uses the banishing earth pentagram, meaning that it banishes starting from the earth; in other words the magician stands w/ "both feet on the ground" in this ritual which aids in the stability& concentration while while in gnostic trance. this is why the beginner needs to practice this L.B.R. as  written here 1to2x a day for several months, until it becomes 2nd nature to perform. this exercise can substitute certain other imagination & visualization exercises& is a great aid in developing ritual magick skills. The ritual is performed while standing, facing east, the gestures can be made w/ either the right/left hand since the direction the lines are drawn, remains the same in either case. Extend index finger & middle finger, w/ your thumb resting lightly under them. 1)Kabbalistic cross: using your fingers draw down energy from above& touch your forehead vibrating powerfully ATEH (=THINE IS) Facing east the whole time. touch your breast bone vibrate powerfully MALKUTH (=THE KINGDOM) touch your right shoulder& vibrate powerfully VE GEBURAH (=THE POWER) touch your left shoulder vibrate powerfully VE GEDULAH (=THE GLORY)

The Arcana A Study in Magic fold your arms across your chest vibrate powerfully LE OLAM (=FOREVER & EVER) hold your hands in front of your forehead slowly pull them down to your chest vibrating powerfully AMEN (=SO BE IT) DRAW THE PENTAGRAM ( START AT BOTTOM LEFT ) UNDRESTAND? 2) (DRAWING THE PENTAGRAMS & THE CIRCLE): DRAW THE 1ST PENTAGRAM FACEING THE EAST. Inhale while pulling your hand back to your chest, then sharply stab your fingers into the middle of  the pent while powerfully vibrating the God name( YOD HEH VAU HEH ). KEEP ARM OUTSTREACHED & TURN 90* to the south. Draw another pent & stab it in the center vibrating powerfully  (AH-DOH-NAI (AH-DOH-NAI )keep your arm outstretched & turn 90* to the west. draw  another pent & stab the center vibrating powerfully ( EH-II-EH ) keep your arms out stretched & turn 90* to the north. Draw anther pent & stab it in the center, powerfully vibrating (  AH-GEH-LAH ) keep your arm out stretched turn 90* back to the east, completing the circle that connects the centers of each pentagram. The pents are drawn infront of your body, in the direction that i explained,& should be about 3ft tall. I  would recommend synchronizing your breath to drawing the lines of the pents, (ascending lines-inhale; descending lines exhale; horizontal lines-hold breath.) the hand used for drawing projects, like a laser, colored energy ( bluish white, silver, or red causing the pents & circle to cotinunelsly radiate

The Arcana A Study in Magic inside the room. The God-names should be vibrated as powerful as possible until "the walls of the temple tremble" as stated in the old texts. t exts. this isn't a ? of volume. the temple is your body & the God-names should "echo to the end of the universe" in each direction penetrating every thing in its path! THIS IS NOT TO BE DONE MENTALY OR ASTRALY!!!! ASTRALY!!!! Enjoy my student once you start this there's no turing back so the decision is yours to make! blessed be my sister/student & many more to come!!!

The Arcana A Study in Magic The Foundations Of Comprehension THE RULEING ANGELS OF THE DAY & NIGHT

THE RULEING ANGELS OF THE DAY: SUNDAY ; HR /ANGEL /PLANET : 1.MICHAEL / SUN ;2. ANAEL / VENUS; 3. RAPHAEL / MERCUY; 4. GABRIEL / MOON; 5. CASSIEL / SATURN; 6. SACHIEL / JUPITER; 7. SAMAEL SAMAE L / MARS; 8. MICHAEL / SUN; 9. ANAEL / VENUS; 10. RAPHAEL / MERCURY; 11. GABRIEL / MOON; 12. CASSIEL /SATURN; MONDAY; HR/ANGEL/PLANET: 1.GABRIEL/ MOON 2. CASSIEL / SATURN; 3. SACHEIL / JUPITER; 4. SAMAEL / MARS; 5. MICHAEL / SUN; 6. ANAEL / VENUS; 7. RAPHAEL / MERCURY; 8. GABRIEL / MOON; 9. CASSIEL / SATURN; 10. SACHIEL / JUPITER;11. SAMAEL / MARS; 12. MICHAEL / SUN; TUESDAY; HR / ANGEL / PLANET: 1.SAMAEL /MARS; 2. MICHAEL / SUN; 3. ANAEL / VENUS; 4. RAPHAEL / MERCURY; 5. GABRIEL / MOON; 6. CASSIEL / SATURN; 7. SACHIEL / JUPITER; 8. SAMAEL / MARS; 9. MICHAEL / SUN; 10. ANAEL / VENUS; 11. RAPHAEL /MERCURY; 12. GABRIEL / MOON; . WEDNSDAY; HR / ANGEL /PLANET: 1. RAPHAEL /MERCURY; 2. GABRIEL / MOON; 3. CASSIEL / SATURN; 4. SACHIEL / JUPITER; 5. SAMAEL / MARS; 6. MICHAEL / SUN; 7. ANAEL / VENUS; 8. RAPHAIEL / MERCURY; 9. GABRIEL / MOON; 10. CASSIEL / SATURN; 11. SACHIEL / JUPITER; 12. SAMAEL / MARS;

The Arcana A Study in Magic THURSDAY; HR /ANGEL / PLANET: 1. SACHIEL / JUPITER; 2. SAMAEL / MARS; 3. MICHAEL / SUN; 4. ANAEL / VENUS; 5. RAPHAEL / MERCURY; 6. GABRIEL / MOON; 7. CASSIEL / SATURN; 8. SACHIEL / JUPITER; 9. SAMAEL / MARS; 10. MICHAEL / SUN; 11. ANAEL / VENUS; 12. RAPHAEL / MERCURY; FRIDAY; HR / ANGEL / PLANET: 1. ANAEL / VENUS; 2. MERCURY; 3. GABRIEL / MOON; 4. CASSIEL / SATURN; 5. SACHIEL / JUPITER; 6. SAMAEL / MARS; 7. MICHAEL / SUN; 8. ANAEL / VENUS; 9. RAPHAEL / MERCURY; 10. GABRIEL / MOON; 11. CASSIEL / SATURN; 12. SACHIEL / JUPITER; SATURDAY; HR / ANGEL / PLANET: 1. CASSIEL / SATURN; 2. SACHIEL / JUPITER; 3. SAMAEL / MARS; 4. MICHAEL / SUN; 5. ANAEL / VENUS; 6. RAPHAEL / MERCURY; 7. GABRIEL / MOON; 8. CASSIEL / SATURN; 9. SACHIEL / JUPITER; 10. SAMAEL / MARS; 11. MICHAEL / SUN; 12. ANAEL / VENUS;

THE ANGELS OF THE NIGHT: SUNDAY; HR / ANGEL /PLANET: 1. SACHIEL / JUPITER; 2. SAMAEL / MARS; 3. MICHAEL / SUN; 4. ANAEL / VENUS; 5. RAPHAEL / MERCURY; 6. GABRIEL / MOON; 7. CASSIEL / SATURN; 8. SACHIEL / JUPITER; 9. SAMAEL / MARS; 10. MICHAEL / SUN; 11. ANAEL / VENUS; 12. RAPHAEL / MERCURY; MONDAY; HR/ ANGEL / PLANET: 1. ANAEL / VENUS; 2. RAPHAEL / MERCURY; 3. GABRIEL / MOON; 4. CASSIEL / SATURN; 5. SACHIEL / JUPITER; 6. SAMAEL / MARS; 7. MICHAEL / SUN; 8. ANAEL / VENUS; 9. RAPHAEL / MERCURY; 10. GABRIEL / MOON; 11. CASSIEL / SATURN; 12. SACHIEL /

The Arcana A Study in Magic JUPITER; TUESDAY; HR / ANGEL / PLANET: 1. CASSIEL / SATURN; 2. SACHIEL / JUPITER; 3. SAMAEL / MARS; 4. MICHAEL / SUN; 5. ANAEL / VENUS; 6. RAPHAEL / MERCURY; 7. GABRIEL / MOON; 8. CASSIEL / SATURN; 9. SACHIEL / JUPITER; 10. SAMAEL / MARS; 11. MICHAEL / SUN; 12. ANAEL / VENUS; WEDNSDAY; HR / ANGEL / PLANET: 1. MICHAEL / SUN; 2. ANAEL / VENUS; 3. RAPHAEL / MERCURY; 4. GABRIEL / MOON; 5. CASSIEL / SATURN; 6. SACHIEL / JUPITER; 7. SAMAEL / MARS; 8. MICHAEL / SUN; 9. ANAEL / VENUS; 10. RAPHAEL / MERCURY; 11. GABRIEL / MOON; 12. CASSIEL / SATURN; THURSDAY; HR / ANGEL / PLANET: 1.GABRIEL / MOON; 2. CASSIEL / SATURN; 3. SACHIEL / JUPITER; 4. SAMAEL / MARS; 5. MICHAEL / SUN; 6. ANAEL / VENUS; 7. RAPHAEL / MERCURY; 8. GABRIEL / MOON; 9. CASSIEL / SATURN; 10. SACHIEL / JUPITER; 11. SAMAEL / MARS; 12. MICHAEL / SUN;

FRIDAY; HR / ANGEL/PLANET: 1.SAMAEL / MARS; 2. MICHAEL / SUN; 3. ANAEL / VENUS; 4. RAPHAEL / MERCURY; 5. GABRIEL / MOON; 6. CASSIEL / SATURN; 7. SACHIEL / JUPITER; 8. SAMAEL / MARS; 9. MICHAEL / SUN; 9. ANAEL / VENUS; 10. RAPHAEL / MERCURY; 11. GABRIEL / MOON; 12. CASSIEL / SATURN; SATURDAY; HR / ANGEL / PLANET: 1. RAPHAEL / MERCURY; 2.GABRIEL / MOON; 3. CASSIEL / SATURN; 4.SACHIEL / JUPITER; 5.SAMAEL / MARS; 6. MICHAEL / SUN; 7. ANAEL / VENUS; 8. RAPHAEL / MERCURY; 9. GABRIEL / MOON; 10. CASSIEL / SATURN; 11. SACHIEL /JUPITER; 12. SAMAEL / MARS.

The Arcana A Study in Magic The Angels of the planet’s & there Meaning’s & Correspondence Notes: M: material G=gemstone, S= scent, P=plant, F= formula (god name)

Sun: Yellow/Gold; Day of the week: Sun; Angel: Michael; M: gold; G: heliotrope Topaz; S: olebaumnim, cinnamon, all glories odors; P: acacia, laurel, wine; # 6; F: Elohaha Va Daat; Sepheria & Angel: Tiphareath/Raphael; Geomantic: Sorath; Basic Principle: vitality, reasoning, r easoning, consciousness, consciousness, centre of being, centeredness, potency, giving, creating, linear, knowledge, intellect, analysis, structuring. Practical Magical Application: improving the quality of life; magic for health & prosperity; gaining wisdom & centeredness, stablelizing ones identity, promotes general & specific plans in a business, health or power/political sense. Moon: White, Silver; Day: Mon; Angel: Gabriel; M: silver; G: moonstone, crystal, pearl; S: jasmine, ginger, all sweet virginal odors; P: damiora, mandrake, almond; #: 9; F: Shaddai Ash Shai; Sepheria & Angel:  Yesod/Gabriel; Geomantic: Chasmdel; Basic Principle: feminity, intuition, emotion, sensitivity, dream, fertility, receptiveness, producing, & dissolving, range, inconsistency, rhythm, cycle knowledge, emotional synthesis, sense of structure. Practical Magical Application: divination, clairvoyance, dream work, sex magic, magic dealing w/emotion, improvement of subtle perception, magic dealing w/decomposition & uncertainty, improving the perception of cycles & rhythms.

The Arcana A Study in Magic Mars: Red; Day: Tue; Angel: Samael; M: iron; G: ruby; S: pepper, tobacco, tobacco, dragons blood, all hot pungent odors; P: oak, nettle, nux vomica; #: 5; F: Eloheem Gibor; Sepheria & Angel: Geburah/Kamael; Geomantic: Bartzabel. Basic Principle: driving force, self-authority, sexuality, passion, fighting, competition, aggression, courage, self-protection, the fight for structure, Practical Magical Application: rituals for attacks & protection, work  dealing w/authority, finding sexual partners, improving the quality of life,  work w/ the gnosis of anger. Mercury: Orange; Day: Wed; Angel: Raphael; M: mercury, brass; G: fire opal, agate; S: styrax, mastic, all fragrant odors; P: molly, sage, peyote; #: 8; F: Eloheem Tzabaoth; Sepheria & Angel: Hod/Michael; Geomantic: Geomantic: Taphthartharath. Basic Principle: the intellect, language & speech, communication, healing, cunning & shrewdness, thieving, business sense, recognition of structure. Practical Magical Application: magic for healing, money, help  w/communication,  w/communication, interviews, business negotiation ect… & the support of  intellectual activities.  Jupiter: Blue, Royal blue; Day: Thru; Angel: Sachiel; M: Tin; G: amethyst, sapphire; S: horsetail, saffron, all generous odors; P: olive, shamrock; #: 4; F: EL; Sepheria & Angel: Chesed/Tzadikiel; Chesed/Tzadikiel; Geomantic: Hismael. Basic Principle: overview, luxury, wealth, religion, generosity, ethics, expansion, growth, widening structure. Practical Magical Application: magic for wealth & prosperity, luck, happiness, the support of healing operation, gaining philosophical-ethical philosophical-ethical insight, rituals for self-assertion.

The Arcana A Study in Magic Venus: Green; Day: Fri; Angel: Anael; M: copper; G: emerald, turquoise S: rose, myrtle, all voluptuous odors; P: rose, myrtle, clover; #: 7; F: Adonai Tzabaoth; Sepheria & Angel: Netzach/Hanial; Geomantic: Kedmel. Basic Principle: harmony, union, love, eroticism, beauty, art, flair, harmonization of structure. Practical Magical Application: creating harmony, finding love, magic for influencing emotion, money magic, artistic & promotional projects. Saturn: Black, brown; Day: Sat; Angel: Cassiel; M: lead; G: onyx; S: arrant, seummonica, indigo, all evil odors; P: yew, Cyprus, night shade; #: 3; F:  Yeh Hovah Eloheem; Sepheria & Angel: Binah/Tzaphqiel; Geomantic: Zazel. Basic Principle: restriction, concentration, severity, initiation, grounding, perseverance, wisdom, trueness to detail, sickness, death, time (also known as Chronos in this function) compulsory structure. Practical Magical Application: finding a job, real estate matters, improving concentration, magic dealing w/ death.

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THE ANGELS OF THE DAY OF THE WEEK, & OF THE 12 SIGNS OF THE ZODIAC The Elohim: The ruling Angels of the week.

 

Angel

Day

Ruling planet

Michael

Sun

Sun

Gabriel

Mon

Moon

Samael

Tue

Mars

Raphael

Wed

Mercury 

Sachiel

Thurs

Jupiter

Anael

Fri

Venus

Cassiel

Sat

Saturn

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The Angelic Goveners of the 12 signs of the Zodiac Angel

Month

Sign

Malachidel Machidiel*

March

Aries

Asmodel

April

Tarus

Ambriel

May

Gemini

Muriel

June

Cancer

Verchiel

July

Leo

Kamaliel

August

Virgo

Zuriel Uriel*

September

Libra

Barbiel

October

Scorpio

 Aduachiel  Adnachiel*

November

Sagittarus

Hanael

December

Capricorn

Cambiel Gabriel*

January

Aquarius

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February

Pisces

{ * these are the same angel but w/ a different spelling use that which feels right to you, either name will work }

The Arcana A Study in Magic The Out Line Of A Ritual RITUAL OUTLINE FOR------------RITUAL: 1.SETTING UP THE TEMPLE OR RITUAL SITE. 2.EQUIPMENT: (A.)LIGHTING; (B)CORRESPONDENCE: METALS, COLORS, GEMSTONES, SCENTA, PLANTS/INSCENCE, OTHER. 3.RITUAL STRUCTURE: (a) PREPERATION; (b) L.B.R. "LESSER  BANISHING RITUAL OF THE PENTAGRAM" (c) INVOKING HEXAGRAM RITUAL (d)INVOCATION; (e) CONSCENTRATION OF THE ENERGY; (f) WORK W/ THE ENERGY; (g) WORD OF THANKS & DISMISAL; (h) L.B.R.; (i) LIECENSE TO DEPART INVOCATION TEXT (RITUAL OUTLINE FOR MERCURY  RITUAL) 1.SETING UP THE TEMPLE/RITUAL SITE: ALTER IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROOM, FOYER FOR DISPUTE. 2.EQUIPMENT:  A. LIGHTING: 8 YELLOW CANDLES B.CORRESPONDENCE: METAL: 8 SIDED BRASS PLATE; COLORS:ORANGE YELLOW, VIAL, HEADBAND; GEMSTONES: OPAL; SCENTS: ETHER; PLANTS/INSCENCES: MASTIC & SAGE; OTHER: FISH, WHITE WINE, GUM COTTON, WINGED SANDLES, DICTIONARY, 3.)RITUAL STRUCTURE: (a). PREPERATION: MEDITATION ON THE

The Arcana A Study in Magic INTELLECT/LANGUEGE, SOLVING OF MATH PROBLEMS/CROSSWORD PUZELS, PHILOSOPHICAL DISPPUTES. (b). L.B.R. (c).INVOKEING HEXAGRAM RITUAL: 1.ELOHEEM 2.TZABOATH (d).INVOCCATION: ( **see below**) (e). CONSCENTRATION: MEDITATION, MANTRAS (f). WORKING W/ THE ENERGY: CHARGEING A TALISMAN, TAROT READING, CONSUMPTION OF THE OFFERINGS. (g). WORD OF THANKS & DISMISAL: (h). L.B.R.: (i). LIESCIENCE TO DEPART:

**INVOCATION TEXT**: HYMM TO MERCURY  HIGH SPIRIT OF THE INTELLECT, PLAYFUL FOOL OF THIEVES:  YOU GIVE US KNOWLEGE OF KNOWLEGE ITSELF, IN A  NIMBLE GAME OF WORDS & THOUGHT. YOU'VE BEEN INVOKED FOR AGES BY THE ANCESTORS OF OUR KIND, PHILOSAPHERS, MAGICIANS, & TRICKSTERS CONSTANTLY  DEMANDING YOUR FAVOR. YOU GIVE US GIFTS W/ A  MOCKING CHUCKLE, EASY COME EASY GO: SILVERY SHINY 

The Arcana A Study in Magic MERCURIUS, IN JUST THE BLINK OF AN EYE YOU BREAK ALL PATTERNS OF STATIC THOUGHT. O SHARE W/ ME YOUR  CLEVER IDEAS, MAKE ME RICH W/ YOUR KNOWLEGE, TEACH ME TO SEARCH & STRIVE, & TO SLIP THROUGH THE CRACKS! (THEN RING THE BELL 8 TIMES.) MY ADDED NOTES TO THIS FOR THE CORESPONDENCE: I WOULD ALSO DO THIS RITUAL ON WEDNSDAY IF IT WAS  JUST FOR KNOWLEGE; FOR WEDNSDAY IS RAPHAEL DAYINWHICH HE RULES, THEN DEPENDING ON WHAT MY  RITUAL IS SET AROUND I'D PICK THE APPOPRIATE HR, IN THIS CASE SINCE I PERFER TO DO MY RITUALS AT NIGHT, IT  WOULD BE DONE AT 3.AM, BUT LETS SAY IT WAS FOR A  DIPUTE, THEN I'D USE THE SAME DAY BUT I WOULD USE EITHER MICHAEL OR SAMAEL, FOR BOTH DEAL W/ JUSTICE I  WOULD USE SAMAEL SO NOW I WOULD BEING THIS RITUAL  AT 7;00 AM. THE RULEING ANGELS OF THE DAY & NIGHT  ADD MORE CONTEXT & ENERGY TO YOUR RITUAL, & THEREFORE INCREASING THE DISERED EFFECT.

The Arcana A Study in Magic The Beginning & the End The 72 names of God Shemhamphorash

 Angels and Demons Kabbalists and hermeticists have proposed correspondences between between the 72 names of the Shemhamphorasch and a wide variety of other things, such as the Psalms Psalms,, tarot cards, cards, and so on. It is because of the flexibility (and numerical factorability) of the Shemhamphorasch that many[who?  many[who? ] consider it to be the key of creation of all things and all arts. The names have long been associated with 72 angels, as well as 72 demons (found in the Lemegeton or Lesser Key of Solomon), Solomon), who it is said[who?  said[who? ] can create or destroy the organization or disorganization disorganization of the elements into the creation of material reality. By understanding how to use the Shemhamphorasch, it is said one can command these powers.

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 Angel

Demon

Letter

Decan

1

Vehu

Baal

VHV

Aries

2

Yeli

Agares

YLY  

3

Sit

Vassago

SIT

4

Aulem

Gamygyn

OoLM

5

Mahash

Marbas

MHSh

6

Lelah

Valefor

LLH

7

Aka

Amon

AKA

8

Kahath

Barbatos

KHTh

9

Hezi

Paimon

HZI

Leo

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Elad

Buer

ALD

11

Lav

Gusion

LAV  

12

Hahau

Sytry

HHO

13

Yezel

Beleth

IZL

14

Mebha

Lerajie

MBH

15

Heri Eligor

Eligor

HRI

16

Haquem

Separ

HQM

17

Lau

Botis

LAV 

18

Keli

Bathin

KLI

19

Levo

Saleo leos

LVV

20

Pahel

Purson

PHL

21

Nelak

Morax

NLK 

22

Yiai

Ipos

YYY 

23

Melah

Aini

MLH

24

Chaho

Naberius

ChHV 

25 Neth Nethah ah

Glas Glasya ya-L -Lab abol olas as

NThH NThH

26

Haa

Bune

HAA 

27

Yereth

Ronove

YLTh

28

Shaah

Berith

ShAH

29

Riyi

As Astaroth

RYY 

30

Aum

Forneus

AUM

31

Lekab

Foras

LKB

32

Vesher

Asmoday

VShR 

33

Yecho

Gaap

YChV 

34

Lehach

Furfur

LHCh

35

Kaveq

Marchosias

KVQ  

Sagittarius

Cancer

Scor Sc orpi pius us

Pisces

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Menad

Stolas

MND

37

Ani

Phenex

ANI

38

Chaum

Halphas

ChOM

39

Rehau

Malphas

RHO

40

Yeiz

Raum

YYZ

41

Hahah*

Focalor

HHH

42

Mik

Sa Sabnock

MIK 

43 Veval eval

Vepa Veparr

VVL

44

Yelah

Shax

YLH

45

Sael

Vine

SAL

46

Auri

Bifrons

ORI

47

Aushal

Vual

OShL

48

Milan

Haagenti

MIH

49 Vaho aho

Croc rocell

VHV

50

Doni

Furcas

DNY 

51

Hachash

Balam

HChSh

52

Aumem

Alocer

OMM

53

Nena

Caim

NNA 

54

Neith

Murmur

NITh

55 Mabe Mabeth th

Orob Orobas as

MBH MBH

56

Poi

Gomory

PVI

57

Nemem

Ose

NMM

58

Yeil

Amy

YYL

59

Harach

Orias

HRCh

60

Metzer

Vapula

MTzR 

61

Vamet

Zagan

VMK

Li Libra

Aquar quariius

Gemini mini

Capr Ca pric icor orn n

Taurus rus

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Yehah*

Valac

IHH

63

Aunu

Andras

ONV  

64

Machi

Flauros

MChI

65

Dameb

Andrea realphus

DMB

66

Menak

Cimeries

MNQ 

67 Asau sau

Amdu Amdusc sciias

AIO

68

Chebo

Belial

ChBV 

69

Raah

Decarabia

RAH

70

Yekem

Seere

IBM

71

Haiai

Dan Dantalia lian

HYY 

72

Moum

Androm romalius

MVM

Virg irgo

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The Tree Of Life

 A note to readers, as many of you will look at this & say this is wrong, I a sure you it is right. Many authors are forbidden or bound by oaths not to

The Arcana A Study in Magic show or speak what they have learned & been taught within there order’s, I am not bound by such & will freely express the truths for all that can understand them. And for those that don’t believe me well it is simple try it my way then the way you know see which one has more strength & the  way it feels. I assure you, you will see & feel a big deference. Kether (Crown): The 1st sephira of the t he tree of life, Pure being the 1st manifest (which may be for us at our stage of development the great unknown) but it is not the great unknowable. Though Kether magical image is a ancient bearded king seen in purple. Kether is not strictly  speaking a male god because the polarity of gender does manifest till the 2nd & 3rd sephira Chokmah & Binah. Kether contains the potentionally  of creative polarization, it is the Ultimate essence of being from which polarization springs, expresses it self in the other 9 sephira. Kabalistic symbols: the point, the crown, the swastika; Tarot: the 4 aces, roots of power of the four elements. (EheIeh) beloved ruling archangel to be Methattron. Kether is the divine white brilliance- the light which lighteth the universe- that light which surpasses the glory of the sun. The sphere of it’s operation is called Rashith-Ha-Galgalim -the beginning of whirling (or that which whorls) the premium mobile or first mover, which bestowed the gift of life in all things & filleth the whole universe. And Ehe-I-eh is the Divine essence in Kether (or God name). Metatron the prince of countenances, he who bringeth others before the face of god, & the name of it’s order of angels is called: Chaioth ha-Qadesh, the holy living creatures, which are also called the order of Seraphim. Chokmah (Wisdom): The 2nd sephira of the tree of life, the supernal father, Raw directionless energy, the 1st manifestation of Kether, The 1st sephira which is pure existence. The fertilizing energy is then taken by  Binah, the supernal mother 3rd sephira & given form & boundaries. The

The Arcana A Study in Magic  Yod of tetragrmmaton in polarity w/ the 1st He, Binah. “He” represents the male potency of the cosmos as Binah represents the female. Divine emanations & is equated w/ the personalized angel Ratziel {rasiel}. Chokmah is the 1st of God/Goddess creations, the only one of the supernal abstractions which seems to have reached actual materialization or personification. Cabalistic symbols: lingam; phallus; Inner Robe of Glory; standing stone; tower; uplifted Rod of Power; straight line; Tarot: 2s; Magical Image: beards, male figures. Chokmah is a cloud like grey which contains various colors & is mixed w/them like a transparent pearl hued mist, yet radiating  w/all, as if behind it was a brilliant glory. And the sphere of influence is Masloth, the starry heaven, were in it disposes’ the forms of things. And  Yah is the divine Ideal Wisdom, its archangel is Ratziel the prince of prince of knowledge of hidden & concealed things. The Name of it’s order is  Auphanim the wheels of the whirling forces which are also called the order of Kerubim. Binah (understanding): The 3rd sephira of the tree of life, the supernal mother. She takes the raw directionless energy of Chokmah the supernal Father the 2nd sephira & it gives form & manifestation. She is both the bright mother AIMA (nourishing) & the dark mother AMA (constricting). (constricting). The 1st Heh of Tetragrammaton in polarity w/the Yod of Chokmah. She represents the female potency of the cosmos, as Chokmah represents the male. Cabalistic symbols: Yoni; the kties; the versa; Pisces; the cup; the outer Robe of concealment. Tarot: 3s. Magical image: a mature woman. Believed ruling Archangel to be Tzaphqiel Y He V Hay Elohim. In Binah is a thick  darkness which yet veiled the Divine glory, in which all colors are hidden,  where in is mystery, depth, & silence, & yet it’s habitation of the supernal light. There is the supernal triad completed. And the sphere of operation is Shabbathai, or rest & it gives forms & simulates unto chaotic matter & it

The Arcana A Study in Magic runlet the sphere of action of the planet Saturn. And Y He ho Va Elohim is the perfection of creation & the life of the world to come. It’s archangel is Tzaphqiel the prince of the spiritual strife against Evil & the name of the order of angels is Arlim, the strong & mighty ones who are also called order of thrones. The angel Josphiel is also referred unto Binah. Chesed (mercy): The Kindly ruler of the 4th sephira of the tree of life. The  Jupiter sphere, takes the forms manifesting by Binah & cidministes for & governs there. The anabolic process, compound w/the Cabbalistic process of Geburah. Cabbalistic symbols: solid figure; tetrahedron; t etrahedron; pyramid; equal-armed cross; orb; wand; scepter; crook. Tarot: 4s. Magical image: a might & throne king. Ruling archangel is believed to be Tzadqiel. In Chokmah is the radix of blue & thence is there a blue color pure & primitive, & glistening w/spiritual light which is reflected unto Chesed.  And the sphere of operation is called Tzedek or Jupiter, & it fashions the image of material things, bestowing peace & mercy & It rules r ules the sphere of  action of the planet Jupiter. And Al/El is the title of a strong God & mighty  ruling in glory, Magnificence & grace. The archangel Tzadkiel the prince of  mercy & beneficence, the name of the order of angels Chashmalim, brilliant ones, who are also called the order of Dominions, the sephira Chesed is also called (Gedulah) or magnificence & glory. Geburah (divine power or strength): The 5th sephira of the tree of life. l ife. The mars sphere, meaning the destruction of the out worn or negative. The cabbalistic process, compared to the anabolic process of Chesed. Geburah is also known as an angel who is the upholder of the left hand of God. Identified variously as Gemaliel, Khamael (camael) also Geviririon. Geburathiel: the angel of Geburah, Gaburat(h)iel is one of the great angel princes representing the Divine strength, might, & power. He is the chief  steward of the 4th hall of the 7th heaven. Cabbalistic symbols: Pentagram; 5 petal tuber rose; Sword; spear; scourge;

The Arcana A Study in Magic chain. Tarot: 5s. Magical image: a mighty warrior in his chariot. Elohim Gibor. In Binah is the radix of red & there in is the red r ed color pure & scintillating & flashing w/flame which is reflected unto Geburah. The sphere of operation is called Madim a violent ruling force & it bringeth fortitude & strength & slaughter , as it were the flaming sword of avenging God. And it ruleth the sphere of action of the planet Mars, And Elohim Gibor is the Elohim, mighty & terrible, jugging & avenging evil, ruling in the wrath, terror, & storm, who’s steps are lighting & flame. Archangel Kamael the prince of strength & courage. The name of the order of angels is Seraphim, the flaming ones, who are also called the order of Powers. The sephira Geburah is also called Pacael terror & fear. Tiphareth (beauty): The 6th sephira of the tree of life, the solar sphere, the sephira which links the whole tree together & balances it, the heart. Cabbalistic symbols: the laymen; The Rosy Cross; the Calvary cross; the bouncated pyramid, the cube. Tarot: 6s. Magical Image: A magnificent king, child, sacrificed God. YHVH Eloah Va Daat, Ruling archangel Raphael. In Kether is a radix of golden glory & thence is the pure primitive & sparkling, gleaming golden yellow which reflected unto Tiphareth. Thus is the 1st reflected triad completed. The sphere of it’s operation is that of  Shemesh, the solar light, & bestoweth life, light, & brilliance in metallic mater, & it ruleth r uleth the sphere of action of the Sun. And YHVH Eloah Va Daat is a god of knowledge & wisdom ruling over the light of the universe. Raphael the prince of brightening, beauty, & life. The name of the order of  angels is Malechim or Malakim, that is Kings or angelic kings who are also called the order of Virtues, Angels & rulers. The Angels Penile & Petial are also referred unto this sephira. It especial rules the mineral world. {note: when we do rituals this is where we do them from, I know many  have heard the saying taking his/hers seat or throne, this is what they are referring to. It is also where all high magic is done, everything below this in

The Arcana A Study in Magic the tree is considered low magic, as much as I hate to use these terms} Netzach (victory): The 7th sephira of the tree of life, the Aphrodite sephira personifying nature & the instincts & emotions balanced by her counter part Hod the Hermes sephira personifying intellect. Netzach supplies the force of magic, Hod the form. Cabbalistic symbols: the lamp; girdle;& rose. r ose. Spiritual experience: the vision of beauty triumphant. Tarot: 7s. Magical image: a beautiful naked woman. The beams of Chesed & of  Tiphareth meet in Netzach & there in Netzach arises a pure green brilliant liquid & gleaming like an emerald. And the sphere of it’s operation is that of Nogah or eternal splendor, producing producing zeal, love, & harmony, And it ruleth the sphere of action of the planet Venus, & the nature of the vegetable world. And Adonai Tzaboath is a god of hosts & armies of  triumph & of victory, ruling the universe in justice & eternity. It’s archangel is Hamial the price of love & harmony. The name of it’s order of  angels is Elohim or gods who are also called the order of Principalities. The The  Angel Cerviel is also referred unto this sephira. Hod (glory): The 8th sephira of the tree of life, personifying intellect & concepts- forms balanced by it’s counterpart the 7th sephira Netzach. Netzach. Cabbalistic symbols: names; vehicles; apron. Tarot: 8s. Magical image: a hermaphadite. The beams of Geburah & Tiphareth meet in Hod & thence arises in Hod a brilliant pure & flashing orange tawny. And the sphere of  operation is that of KoKab, the stellar light. Bestowing elegance, swiftness, & scientific knowledge, & art, constancy of speech, & it ruleth the sphere of action of Mercury. And Elohim Tzaboath is also a god of host & of  armies of mercy, & of agreement, of praises & honors, ruling the universe in wisdom & harmony. And it’s archangel is Michael, the prince of  splendor & of wisdom, the name of the order of angels is Beni Elohim or sons of the gods who are also called the order of archangels.

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 Yesod (foundation): The 9th sephira of the tree of life. The sphere of the Moon & astral plane, it’s element is water & it’s associated goddess are Diana, Isis, Levonah. In this aspect Yesod is famine, but in it’s aspect of the foundation of the universe established in strength. It’s magical image: is a beautiful naked man, very strong & its associated god is Pan. Yesod is the link between the manifested world of Malkuth & all the non-marital levels of which it purifies the emanations & offers a vision of the madding of the universe. Cabbalistic symbols: perfumes & sandals. Tarot: 9s. The beams of Chesed & Geburah meet in Yesod & thence arises in Yesod a brilliant violet-purple or puce, & the 3rd triad is completed. And the sphere of it’s operation is that of Levanah the lunar beam bestowing change, increase, increase, & decrease upon created things, & it ruleth the sphere of action of the Moon, the nurture of mankind. And Shaddai is a god who sheddeth benefits omnipotent & satisfying, & Al/El Chai is the god of life, the living one. Its archangel is Gabriel the prince of change & alteration. And the name of it’s order of angel is Kerubim or Kerubic ones who are also called the order of  angels. Malkuth (The Kingdom): The 10th sephira of the tree of life, personification of the earth of the earth-soul. The 9th sephira in actual manifestation. Known as the bride, the resplendent intelligence. No operation is completed until the process has been expressed in terms of  Malkuth, in other words has issued forth f orth action on the physical plane. If  this is not done the force that has been generated is not properly earthed, & it is this lose force left flying around that causes trouble in magical experiments. Cabbalistic symbols: The alter of the double cube; the equal armed-cross; the magic circle; triangle of art. Tarot: 10s. Magical image: a young woman crowned & throned. And from the rays of the above triad there appears 5

The Arcana A Study in Magic colors in Malkuth together w/a 4th which is there synthesis. Thus from the orange tawny of Hod & the green nature of Netzach, there goeth fourth a certain greenish citrine color, pure & translucent w/all. From the orange tawny of Hod mingled w/ the puce of Yesod there goeth a certain red ruset known russet yet gleaming w/a hidden life. And from the green of Netzach & the puce of Yesod there go fourth a certain other darking green “olive” yet rich & glowing w/all. And the synthesis of all these is a blackness which bordereth upon the Qlippoth. In Malkuth Adonai ha Aretz is god, the lord & King ruling over the t he Kingdom & empire which is the visible universe.  And Cholem Yesodoth, the breaker of foundations (or Olam  Yesodoth)-The world of elements) is the name of the t he sphere of operation of  Malkuth which is called the sphere of elements from which all things are formed & its archangels are 3 Metatron, the prince of countenance reflected from Kether & Sandalphon, the prince of prayer (famine) & Nephesch ha Messiah, the soul of the reconciler of earth. And the order of  angels is Ashim or flames of fire, these are also called the order of blessed souls, or the just made perfect.

The L.I.R (The Lesser Invocation Ritual Of The Pentagram) Perform the L.B.R first to banish all entities & unwanted influences from the area you are about to work in. Once you finish with that while you are facing East begin the L.I.R. Draw Draw the (invoking pentagram. Starting at the left top) · East draw the pentagram & as you pull your hand back to your chest inhale, then sharply stab your finger into the center while powerfully vibrating the god name ( Yehovah/ or

The Arcana A Study in Magic  Yod-He-Vau-Heh)  Yod-He-Vau-Heh) turn 90* to the South. · South draw the pentagram & as you pull your hand back to your chest inhale, then sharply stab your finger into the center while powerfully vibrating the god name (Ah-doh-nai) turn 90* to the  west. · West draw the pentagram & as you pull your hand back to your chest inhale, then sharply stab your finger into the center while powerfully vibrating the god name (Eh-I-eh){long ee}turn 90* to the North. · North draw the pentagram & as you pull your hand back to your chest inhale, then sharply stab your finger into the center while powerfully vibrating the god name (Ah-geh-lah) turn 90* to the East to complete the invoking pentagram. pentagram. Now you proceed to call the Arch Angel’s to guard you & the circle. (thi may be all done from the east) But to show proper respect invoke them in there proper quadrant. East: I ( your name/circle name) call thee O great Prince Raphael, come now, come swiftly guard & protect this circle from all evil. Let nothing pass your quarter. Turn 90* to t o the South. South: I ( your name/circle name) name) call thee O great Prince Michael, come now, come swiftly guard & protect this circle from all evil. Let nothing pass your quarter. Turn 90* to t o the West.  West: I ( your name/circle name) call thee O great Prince Gabriel, come now, come swiftly guard & protect this circle from all evil. Let nothing pass

The Arcana A Study in Magic your quarter. Turn 90* to t o the North. North: I ( your name/circle name) name) call thee O great Princess Auriel, come now, come swiftly guard & protect this circle from all evil. Let nothing pass your quarter. Turn 90* back to the East. Here are there seals, you may add them if you like to this in there proper quarter, to intensify the ritual, but is not needed, all it does is intensify & adds another focus to you. (I only use the seals in major ritual r itual work & don’t really need them for I have meditated on them & they are a part of  me & subconscious mind.) Raphael ·

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Gabriel ·

 Auriel

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Now you proceed to call down the Watch Tower’s to guard you & protect your circle. { A note to all, if you are not familiar with these I would recommend you not use it, but also recommend that you learn these as  well. As stated w/ the seals I only use these to do major ritual work}  Watch Tower of the East: I ( your name/circle name) call thee watch tower of the east, by the Name ORO,IBAH,AOZIP, ( O-Ro EE-Bah Oh-Zod-Pih) come now, come swiftly, protect this circle from all evil. Let nothing pass your quarter turn 90* to the South  Watch Tower of the South: I ( your name/circle name) call thee watch tower of the South, by the Name OIP, TEAA, Pedoke. (Oh-ee-phe Teh-ah-ah Peh-doh-keh) come now, come swiftly, protect this circle from all evil. Let nothing pass your quarter turn 90* to the West.  Watch Tower of the West: I ( your name/circle name) call thee watch tower of the West, by the Name EmPeh ARSEL GAIOL (Em-peh AR-ESS-EL Gah-ee-ol) come now, come swiftly, protect this circle from all evil. Let nothing pass your quarter turn 90* to the North.  Watch Tower of the North: I ( your name/circle name) call thee watch

The Arcana A Study in Magic tower of the North by the Name EMOR DIAL Hektega (Eh-moh-ahr Dee-ah-Leh heh-keh-the-gah) heh-keh-the-gah) come now, come swiftly, protect this circle from all evil. Let nothing pass your quarter turn 90* back to the East. Now you are free to perform your ritual, & do what work has to be done.  After you are finished & your work is done to thy Will. You close the circle by dismissing the Watch Towers w/ a word of thanks, then proceed to dismiss the Arch Angels w/ words of thanks. Then Finally perform the L.B.R. again then you are done & free to go about your affairs.  Word of thanks: I ( your name/circle name) thank thee oh Lords of Watch towers for coming to my aid & bid you leave, peacefully & quietly, & Peace of God be ever continued between thee & Me. Now go in Peace! I ( your name/circle name) thank thee O great Prince Raphael for coming to my aid & bid you leave, peacefully & quietly, & Peace of God be ever continued between thee & Me. Now go in Peace! Do this accordingly to each Arch Angel.  When it comes to the word’s of thanks please feel free to create your own if  you like as that way it will become a part of you, & will add to your communion with each angel, & Lord of each watch tower.

The Arcana A Study in Magic The Magical application of Hebrew Letters

The Hebrew alphabet is just like using the runes to the most degree. Each letter can be used to open doors to an infinite possible things with in the mind. The Hebrew letters are also considered a manifestation of God & that is  where the true significance lays, in bringing able to understand them & utilize them fully. For each letter has it’s own characteristics & personifications. Understanding this will help one to see the true function & importance in one self & the application of them in magical work. Talismanic Attribution of the letters of the Hebrew Alphabet  

Aleph

:

Spiritual; wings generally, epicene, rather male than female, rather thin type. Beth

: Active & slight male.

Gimel

: Grey, beautiful yet changeful, rather full face & body.

Daleth body.

: Very beautiful & attractive, feminine Rather full face &

Heh

: Fierce strong, rather fiery, feminine.

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: Steady & strong, Rather heavy & clumsy, Masculine.

Zayin

: Thin intelligent, masculine.

Cheth

: Full face, not much expression, feminine.

Teth

: Rather strong & fiery, Feminine.

  Yod

: Very white & rather delicate, feminine

Kaph

: Big & strong, Masculine.

Lamed

Mem: male. Nun

Samekh

: Well proportioned, feminine.

: Reflective, dream like, epicene, but female rather than

: Square determined face, masculine, rather dark.

: Thin expressive face, masculine

The Arcana A Study in Magic   Ayin:

Peh

Tzaddi

Qoph

: Rather mechanical, masculine.

: Fierce, strong, resolute, feminine.

: Thoughtful, intellectual, feminine.

: Rather full face, masculine.

Resh

: Proud & dominate, masculine.

Shin

: Fiery, active, epicene, rather male than female.

Tau

: Dark, grey, epicene, male rather than female.

*** these genders are only given as a conventional guide*** It is the image that comes to your mind that is important, not what may be  written here.

The Lords who Wander For Memory: Saturn

· Tau

· Lord of the Night Time

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· Kaph

For Anger, Impatience: Mars

For vanity: Sun

For Pleasure: Venus

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· Peh

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· Resh

· Daleth

For Imagination: Mercury

· Beth

For wandering thoughts: Moon

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· Nun

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Take each symbol & meditate on them, focus on there properties & take in the feel,taste,sounds, everything that is is about them, then visualize the aspects of each. You will soon come to find the importance of each & many  new doors will open up for you, new knowledge & new mysteries. Then learn to apply them t hem in your magical work to strengthen & heighten your  work.

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 This is the begining, it is where we all start & is our foundations. Andrew Rutledge Mar 3, 2010 1:33 PM

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