| 1. Let
there
be determined, in conformity with will, an objective for this Rite of
Magick
Art. 2. On an auspicious night, let the Magus retire to the place of working. This shall be either a gothic mansion, a freestanding dwelling of which the Magus shall have sole occupancy, or it shall be a solitary spot in the wilderness, under a pale moon and fleeting clouds, where converge the telluric forces of magnetism. (Note: Unless he be otherwise inclined, it may be chipper if he commence conjuration at midnight, that being the turning of the tide.) 3. Let the circle of Art be arrayed, materially and astrally. (Note: The more defined the astral temple, the simpler may be the physical arrangements.) 4. Let the Magus be robed in the vestments of the Priest-King of the Infinite, and let him be armed with the weapons of his sovereignty, as appropriate to the Rite proposed. (Note: Here again the focus may be on astral preparation, with the material aspect kept simple. The symbolism, moreover, need not conform to any magical precedent; it may be entirely fanciful, providing it is of due significance to the Magus.) 5. Similarly accomplished shall be the interior preparations. Let the Magus be fortified, if so he desire, with preliminary meditations, with magic herbs or potions, or some other desired observance. (Note: Simplicity is generally enjoined in these matters, so that the mind may dwell in contemplation.) 6. Let the Magus enter the place of working, even the circle of Art, and activate the Merkaba (mer kab: Hieratic for basket on the sea). (Note: The Temple is not an inert structure, but a magical engine, as elaborated in Elysian Unified Field Theory and similar texts. The circle defines the Universe; outside is chaos and outer darkness, the primordial waters of the void.) 7. Let the Magus assume his godhead and face North. (Note: This may be geo-polar North or the ‘North’ of his Temple, i.e. the direction of the altar or sanctuary, specifically that place in the Hyperborean Ether, whence come shrieking and riding on whirlwinds the Valkyries and Furies and all powers of the gods. Also the ajna chakra, the crystal in the forehead.) 8. Let the Magus then conjure in the magical tongue that was given him by the angels, and let him inscribe his runes in the astral light, as he will, with his pointing finger or some implement of magick art. Let him speak with that voice which once commanded the firmament in the midst of the waters, and divided the waters from the waters. Let him conjure thoroughly. Let him constrain the astral light. (Note: Voice and gestures in this Rite are intuitive and extempore – a free translation of magical intent into dramatic expression.) 9. Upon the climax of the Rite, and the utterance spent, let the Magus pause to reflect, satisfied of having obtained his objective. Let him rest for a space in that assurance. (Note: During this period of contemplation, while still inside the circle, order is restored on the interior planes – anything inadvertently shaken loose by the forces invoked put back into place.) But let the waters of the unformed worlds thrill to the conjuration. In secret darkness let new worlds of beauty and meaning arise. 10. Let the Magus then close the Temple and clear the circle. (Note: Unless the place be his accustomed place of working, let care be taken, as far as reasonably possible, in restoring the place to normalcy, materially and astrally.) 11. Immediately upon completing these matters, let the Magus repair to a suitable station nearby and write into his journal a detailed record of the working. (Note: This should include the general circumstances obtaining as well as any unusual occurrence, whether subjective or objective in nature.) Thereupon, and in the days following, let him not think especially of the working performed, nor speak of it to the profane, but attend to his business as usual. 12. In due season let the Magus obtain the precise and full manifestation of his magical objective. Let it not be delayed nor premature. Nor let any ill come from this working, but unexpected good attend. Upon the time of manifestation let an addition to the Record be made to reflect these results, along with any other observations that seem pertinent. HERE END THE WORDS
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