Book 4 Part II Magick.pdf

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CHAPTER XIV
THE BELL
HE Magical Bell is best attached to the chain. In some systems
of Magick a number of bells have been worn, swen upon the hem
of the robe with the idea of symbolizing that every movement of the
Magician should make music. But the Bell of which we shall speak is
a more important implement. This Bell summons and alarms;
and it is also the Bell which sounds at the elevation of the
Host.
It is thus also the “Astral Bell” of the Magician. 1
The Bell itself is made of electrum magicum, an alloy of the “seven
metals” blended together in a special manner. First the gold is melted
up with the silver during a favourable aspect of the Sun and moon;
1 During certain meditation-practices the Student hears a bell sounded in the depths
of his being. It is not subjective, for it is sometimes heard by other people, Some
Magicians are able to call the attention of those with whom they wish to communicate at
a distance by its means, or so it is said.
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