Post by kikyou on May 16, 2003 20:48:48 GMT -5
Out of all the opening and closing of circles, I find this to be the most effective and safest out of all them.
Esp. in terms of protection. Now, it's not soley designated merely for protection it is a formula to help you vibrate to a higher state of consciousness, and separate you from the Malkuth which is our present reality, dense matter, then vibrates you to a higher state, divine.
Now this ritual must be practiced often before officially intiating it. To simply play with this type of ritual can be draw in some negative energy or demonic forces.(If you believe in that kind of thing.) There are other rituals that must be practiced as well, which is a relaxation ritual, that will help you ground before the ritual.
The Quabalistic Cross And Lesser Ritual of the Pentagram
[GM Note: These rituals are extremely simple, and easy to memorize. These are the only rituals in Golden Aeon that I will expect players to know and be able to perform without prompts or a sheet. The rationale for this is that they are extremely common elements of rituals, and even normal activities and for the sake of grace, I'd like to see them performed without prompts. I'm not too concerned with perfection or quality, as long as it "looks good" - Thelemites note that the traditional G.D. Qabalistic Cross does not include IAO]
Introduction to the Ritual
There is a much employed Ritual which utilizes the symbol of the Pentagram as a general means to banish and invoke the elemental forces.
This Ritual is called the Lesser Ritual of the Pentagram. However, it should not simply be regarded as a mere device to invoke or banish, for it is really the Stone of the Wise and incorporates within its structure a high magical formula of Self-Initiation. It is, to all intents and purposes, a Ritual of Self-Initiation. This ritual is given to the Neophyte of the Order as a means for him/her to come into contact with the invisible forces of Nature and to learn how to direct those elementary forces.
The Qabalistic Cross And Lesser Ritual Of The Pentagram
Note: There is two vibratatory method when you say the words, you must not simply say the words.
The best methods that I know of is the "harmonic resonance" described in Donald Michael Kraig's Modern Magick book.
You basically breathe in deep, then as you exhale say the word in almost a chant like form, with the full breath:
Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh-Taaaaaaaahhhhhhhh. Each word must be said like this and it should be felt throughout your whole body.
The 2nd method is known as the "Great Voice" which basically the same method but more or less in a whisper.
If you have any questions let me know.
1. Touching the forehead, say Ateh (Thou art)
2. Touching the breast, say Malkuth (The Kingdom)
4. Touching the right shoulder, say ve-Geburah. (And The Power)
5. Touching the left shoulder, say ve-Gedulah. (And the Glory)
6. Place the two palms of the hands together upon the breast, and say le-Olahm,
(Forever)
7. Fingers pointing up, say Amen.
8. Advance to the East, trace the Pentagram with the proper weapon (Wand to
invoke, Dagger to banish). Say (i.e., vibrate) Yod He Vau He- imagining that your
voice carried forward to the East of the Universe.
9. Turning to the South, the same, but say Adonai
10. Turning to the West, the same, but say Eheieh
11. Turning to the North, the same, but say Agla
12. Return to the East, completing the Circle, extend the arms in the form of a Cross,
and say:
13. Before me Raphael;
14. Behind me Gabriel;
15. On my right hand, Michael;
16. On my left hand, Auriel;
17. Before me flames the Pentagram,
18. And in the Column shines the Six-rayed Star.
19-24. Repeat 1 through 6, the Qabalistic Cross.
For Banishing use the same Ritual but reversing the direction of the lines of the Pentagram.
~Source: Principally Israel Regardie, and "The Equinox"
If you would like to know more about The Qabalistic Cross and the LBPR then you should check out Israel Regardie's book, The Golden Dawn. This thing is huge! But it's an awesome book. If you would like to learn more about the Golden Dawn check out this website...
www.hermeticgoldendawn.org/index.shtml
Esp. in terms of protection. Now, it's not soley designated merely for protection it is a formula to help you vibrate to a higher state of consciousness, and separate you from the Malkuth which is our present reality, dense matter, then vibrates you to a higher state, divine.
Now this ritual must be practiced often before officially intiating it. To simply play with this type of ritual can be draw in some negative energy or demonic forces.(If you believe in that kind of thing.) There are other rituals that must be practiced as well, which is a relaxation ritual, that will help you ground before the ritual.
The Quabalistic Cross And Lesser Ritual of the Pentagram
[GM Note: These rituals are extremely simple, and easy to memorize. These are the only rituals in Golden Aeon that I will expect players to know and be able to perform without prompts or a sheet. The rationale for this is that they are extremely common elements of rituals, and even normal activities and for the sake of grace, I'd like to see them performed without prompts. I'm not too concerned with perfection or quality, as long as it "looks good" - Thelemites note that the traditional G.D. Qabalistic Cross does not include IAO]
Introduction to the Ritual
There is a much employed Ritual which utilizes the symbol of the Pentagram as a general means to banish and invoke the elemental forces.
This Ritual is called the Lesser Ritual of the Pentagram. However, it should not simply be regarded as a mere device to invoke or banish, for it is really the Stone of the Wise and incorporates within its structure a high magical formula of Self-Initiation. It is, to all intents and purposes, a Ritual of Self-Initiation. This ritual is given to the Neophyte of the Order as a means for him/her to come into contact with the invisible forces of Nature and to learn how to direct those elementary forces.
The Qabalistic Cross And Lesser Ritual Of The Pentagram
Note: There is two vibratatory method when you say the words, you must not simply say the words.
The best methods that I know of is the "harmonic resonance" described in Donald Michael Kraig's Modern Magick book.
You basically breathe in deep, then as you exhale say the word in almost a chant like form, with the full breath:
Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh-Taaaaaaaahhhhhhhh. Each word must be said like this and it should be felt throughout your whole body.
The 2nd method is known as the "Great Voice" which basically the same method but more or less in a whisper.
If you have any questions let me know.
1. Touching the forehead, say Ateh (Thou art)
2. Touching the breast, say Malkuth (The Kingdom)
4. Touching the right shoulder, say ve-Geburah. (And The Power)
5. Touching the left shoulder, say ve-Gedulah. (And the Glory)
6. Place the two palms of the hands together upon the breast, and say le-Olahm,
(Forever)
7. Fingers pointing up, say Amen.
8. Advance to the East, trace the Pentagram with the proper weapon (Wand to
invoke, Dagger to banish). Say (i.e., vibrate) Yod He Vau He- imagining that your
voice carried forward to the East of the Universe.
9. Turning to the South, the same, but say Adonai
10. Turning to the West, the same, but say Eheieh
11. Turning to the North, the same, but say Agla
12. Return to the East, completing the Circle, extend the arms in the form of a Cross,
and say:
13. Before me Raphael;
14. Behind me Gabriel;
15. On my right hand, Michael;
16. On my left hand, Auriel;
17. Before me flames the Pentagram,
18. And in the Column shines the Six-rayed Star.
19-24. Repeat 1 through 6, the Qabalistic Cross.
For Banishing use the same Ritual but reversing the direction of the lines of the Pentagram.
~Source: Principally Israel Regardie, and "The Equinox"
If you would like to know more about The Qabalistic Cross and the LBPR then you should check out Israel Regardie's book, The Golden Dawn. This thing is huge! But it's an awesome book. If you would like to learn more about the Golden Dawn check out this website...
www.hermeticgoldendawn.org/index.shtml
