1st point, "The 2nd point, "Priest so that hands are palm down over left closed, each hand closely alongside the
3rd point,
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control over what is
s you to flow from in outmoded and
He is the messenger the primordial will, is at the source of the that helps you to have
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a better understanding of the inner self, giving you a keenness of per
ception and a precise inner vision, which enables you to focus on that which is essential and to discard that which is not.
Colors
Atziluth: Yellow ochre Briah: Orange
Yetzirah: Indian yellow Assiah: Deep red, brown tinge
Greek Names of Power Atziluth: AZ00 (Azoth)
Briah: AAA3Eil>T�PIA� (Anaxephydrias) Yetzirah:
Ruling Powers in Yetzirah: ABEPOII>H� (Haberophes) Intermediate Intelligences in Yetzirah: A�TAII>IA (Astaphia) Servant Spirits in Yetzirah: wAPXIA� (Psarchias)
Assiah: EPMH� (Hermes)
Hebrew Names of Power
Atziluth: Elohim Tzabaoth (ni�:l� tl,ii?�) Assiah: Kokab (:l�1�)
Gestures for this Arcanum
Formulation according to the Mythraic Mysteries (part of the Aurum Solis Tradition)-The Gesture Kryphios (the Concealed)
1st point, "The Wand."
2nd point, "Priest of Babylon." The forearms are held horizontally so that hands are palm to palm in front of the solar plexus; right hand palm down over left hand palm up. The fingers of both hands are closed, each hand enfolding the fingers of the other. The thumbs lie closely alongside the forefingers.
3rd point, "Herald." The right foot is advanced with knee flexed.
At the same time, the right arm is raised forward to the horizontal,
left arm raised backward to the horizontal. Left heel is raised; the body inclines forward in a straight line with the left leg.
4th point, "The Hidden One." Both hands are raised simul
taneously to draw the hood swiftly over the face. Then, the head is bowed, forearms are crossed in front of the head, left arm on outside, palms forward.
6th point, "The Wand." In an erect stance, with arms at the sides (hood still covering face).
7th point, "The Revealed." Both hands simultaneously throw back the hood.
8th point, "The Wand."
Gesture connected to the sacred letters of this Arcanum 1st point: "The Wand."
2nd point: Raise your arms so that they are parallel to the floor or earth, on the same axis as your central pillar (the trunk of your body), then extend your right hand so it is at the level of your face, palm ou
tward. Make the same gesture with your left palm at the level of your stomach.
3rd point: Bring the tips of the fingers of both hands up to touch your lips.
4th point: Exhale with vocalized breath sounds while extending your arms and hands out, as if your breath pushed your hands out.
Your hands should stay at the level of your face, palms facing you and slightly skyward. Pause here a moment. Lastly, open your arms a bit more, with your palms completely skyward.
5th point: "The Wand."
Song of Praise
"Bearing thy truth in thy heart, opal-fire sealed deep and inviolate, over the seven-hued bridge pass to the worlds, share in their vari
ance.
Hail to the voice of thy power, speaking all tongues, many in pur
poses, One in divinity!"
high result are thine to ·
hers, thine the Signs and to heal, and to teach,
and Orphic Hymn
"Hermes, draw near,
and
Angel of Jove, and Maia"s Prefect of contest, ruler With heart almighty,
and.
Celestial messenger Whose pow'rful arts With winged feet 0 friend of man, and Great life-supporter, to In arts gymnastic, With pow'r endu'd all Of care the loos'ner, Whose hand contains Corucian, blessed, Of various speech, And in necessities to Dire weapon of the Be present, Hermes, Assist my works, Give graceful speech,
are parallel to the floor or (the trunk of your body), of your face, palm au
palm at the level of your
sounds while extending pushed your hands out.
face. palms facing you and
, open your arms a bit
sealed deep and inviolate, 'M>rlds, share in their
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Ogdoadic Adoration of the Divine Form
"0 thou swift and unconstrained traveler in the ways between the Worlds, divine imparter of secret tidings to Gods and to humankind, bountiful bestower of aid in Art Magick! Knowledge and skill, rite and high result are thine to impart! Thine are the Tongues and the Num
bers, thine the Signs and the Sigils and the words of Power. Thine it is to heal, and to teach, and to watch upon the way. Hail to thee!"
Orphic Hymn
"Hermes, draw near, and to my pray'r incline, Angel of Jove, and Maia's son divine;
Prefect of contest, ruler of mankind, With heart almighty, and a prudent mind.
Celestial messenger of various skill,
Whose pow'rful arts could watchful Argus kill.
With winged feet 'tis thine thro' air to course, 0 friend of man, and prophet of discourse;
Great life-supporter, to rejoice is thine In arts gymnastic, and in fraud divine.
With pow'r endu'd all language to explain, Of care the loos'ner, and the source of gain.
Whose hand contains of blameless peace the rod, Corucian, blessed, profitable God.
Of various speech, whose aid in works we find, And in necessities to mortals kind.
Dire weapon of the tongue, which men revere, Be present, Hermes, and thy suppliant hear;
Assist my works, conclude my life with peace, Give graceful speech, and memory's increase."
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