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The Aurum Solis . A Coecton of Sacred Magck | The Esoterc Lbrary | www.sacred-magck.com Aurum Solis The Aurum Solis ........................................................................................................... 1 Basic Magical Practices of the Aurum Solis ..................................................................... 3 The Magician ........................................................................................................ 20 The Formula of the Watcher ..................................................................................... 24 The High Consecration of the Grail ............................................................................. 26 Sub Rosa Nigra Transubstantiation .............................................................................. 32 Evocation to Visible Appearance in the Triangle of the Art ................................................ 40 Magickal Hymns, Litanies, Poems ............................................................................... 48 2 Aurum Solis Basic Magical Practices of the Aurum Solis Excerpted from the out-of-print book Mysteria Magica by Denning & Phillips Posture and Breathing . The three established postures of the Western Tradition are: A. The Sitting or God-form Posture B. The Standing or Wand Posture C. The Supine or Earth Posture A. The God-form Posture is of ancient Egyptian origin. It is essential for this posture that a seat should be arranged so that the thighs shall be horizontal while the lower leg is vertical, and the soles of the feet rest steadily upon the floor, or if necessary upon a support. Thus seated, with the spine erect but not stiffly vertical, the feet should be placed side by side as should the knees. The upper arms should hang loosely at the sides and the hands should rest palm downwards upon the thighs. The head should be held so that if open the eyes gaze straight ahead. B. The Wand Posture is a normal and well-balanced standing position. The head is held erect, the shoulders are dropped back so that they are neither drooping nor held rigidly square. The arms hang by the sides with a slight natural curve at the elbow; the feet are placed side by side, the toes being turned neither in nor out. If this posture is correctly maintained, it should be possible to take a step forward with either foot as required, without shifting the weight. C. The Earth Posture is a position in which the subject lies flat on his back. The legs are straight and the arms lie straight at the sides of the body, It is essential for this posture that tight clothing and unnecessary discomforts should be avoided. The standard breathing technique used in connection with Aurum Solis practices is referred to as the Rhythmic Breath. This particular rhythm of breathing is termed by some people the Healing Breath, because one of the good results of its proficient use is the rapid and powerful release of energy: for oneself if need be, or to implement works of healing and magical acts generally. To practice this Rhythmic Breath, begin by counting your own heartbeats. At first it may be difficult to concentrate upon the heartbeat, so keep away while practising from sounds such as a ticking clock or strongly rhythmic music. In time you will be able to disregard sounds which do not relate to what you are doing. When you first begin to concentrate upon your heartbeat, it may slow down to some extent before steadying itself. This is quite normal, and with more practice will cease to occur. 3 A Coecton of Sacred Magck | The Esoterc Lbrary | www.sacred-magck.com Aurum Solis The rhythm of this form of breathing consists in taking the breath in during a count of 6 heartbeats, holding the breath for a count of 3, exhaling during a count of 6, then counting 3 before beginning to inhale again. The critical point is the count of 3 before beginning to inhale: some students may at first find this pause impossible or distressing. In such a case, strain is to be avoided. A count of 2 heartbeats should then be used, but the characteristic rhythm of the practice should be maintained: this will mean inhaling during a count of 4, holding the breath during a count of 2, exhaling during a count of 4, and thus coming to the pause of 2 heartbeats before again inhaling. In time the standard count will become easy. When Rhythmic Breathing is achieved, whether 4-24-2 or the full 6-3-6-3, it may be used whenever opportunity offers, and certainly should be used when any magical or meditative practice is undertaken. The intention in Rhythmic Breathing is not, as it may at first seem, to keep attention focused upon counting heartbeats or upon the flow of breath; but to facilitate a total concentration of attention upon' other matters in confidence that the Rhythmic Breath, once established, will continue in a smooth and entirely adequate manner for as long as it is needed, without counting, without another conscious thought. A natural, easy flow of rhythmic breathing thus becomes "second nature." 4 Aurum Solis The Calyx (description) The Calyx is an exercise similar to the Cabalistic Cross of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn. Denning and Phillips write in Mysteria Magica : "The Calyx is a fundamental technique of Art Magick, which both aligns the practitioner with the forces of the cosmos, and awakens awareness of the counterparts of those forces with the psyche. It can thus be said to encapsule in brief compass the chief method and purpose of all workings of High Magick. "The Calyx is variously employed as a psychic energiser, as a mode of adoration, or as a preparatory formula for the bringing through of power. It forms, for example, an integral part of the rites of the Setting of the Wards, where its primary function is to imbue the operator with the power necessary to establish a sealed and sanctified environment, a vibrant astral matrix, in which to conduct his work. . "Again, at the conclusion of some of certain ritual formulae, the Calyx is employed as a 'gratulatio' , a magical thanksgiving. In this context, the function of the Calyx is twofold: in the ambience of an achieved rite it honours the sublime reality of the forces of cosmos and microcosmos, and it affirms and establishes the equilibrium of potencies within the psychic organism of the operator. "Although relatively simple, the Calyx is a complete spiritual 'toner' in its own right, and the student should use it frequently: whether to enhance the personal psychic energies in preparation for a further activity (ritual, meditative, or other), or as mode of attunement to the great forces of life, or for the sheer joy of the work or for bliss of being. "As in all magical operations involving the central column energies whether visualised as the downward-coursing Light or as the Centres of Activity themselves, the primary domain of controlled function is the astrosome. Initially therefore, the effect of such practices is Likely to consist solely in the increase and harmonisation of energy patterns within the astral body. But this is only the beginning of the process, for through continued and regular use of these practices, higher and more inward faculties of the psyche will become increasingly involved in the work and a true harmony and interaction of forces will thus be wrought through all level of the psyche." The Calyx Ritual 1. Facing East at the centre of the room, assume a standing posture, arms at down sides, head erect. (This is the Wand posture) and maintain the Rhythmic Breath. While vibrating the following words in the Calyx, follow the rhythm, breathe in and as you do visualise and move, then hold, then vibrate the words on the expelled breath, then hold. Lather, rinse, repeat. 2. Imagine a sphere of white brilliance above your head, and acknowledge the divine spark which you belong to (Kether), then vibrate: EI (Ei) 3. Raise arms at sides to horizontal position, palms upwards, and at the same time form a sphere of energy between and penetrating the insoles of your feet (or alternatively imagine the centre at the base of the spine). Uplift and acknowledge the force of your material existence (Malkuth), then vibrate: ` H BASILEIA (He Basileia) 4. Imagine a sphere of energy at the right shoulder, and acknowledge the inner force of Power, and the Pillar of Severity, touch the left shoulder with the right hand, vibrate: KAI `H DUNAMIS (Kai He Dunamis) 5 A Coecton of Sacred Magck | The Esoterc Lbrary | www.sacred-magck.com [ Pobierz całość w formacie PDF ] |
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