Book 4 Part II Magick.pdf
Book 4 Part II Magick.pdf Book 4 Part II Magick.pdf
28 (even Sattvas) as evil. This is a correct view, but only from above; and we prefer, if we are truly wise, to avoid this everlasting wail which characterizes the thought of the Indian peninsula “Everything is sorrow,” etc. Accepting their doctrine of the two phases of the Absolute, we must, if we are to be consistent, class the two phases together, either as good or as bad; if one is good and the other bad we are back again in that duality, to avoid which we invented the Absolute. The Christian idea that sin was worth while because salvation was so much more worth while, that redemption is so splendid that innocence was well lost, is more satisfactory. St. Paul says: “Where sin abounded, there did grace much abound. Then shall we do evil that good may come? God forbid.” But (clearly!) it is exactly what God Himself did, or why did He create Satan with the germ of his “fall” in him? Instead of condemning the three qualities outright, we should consider them as part of a sacrament. This par- ticular aspect of the Scourge, the Dagger, and the Chain, suggests the sacrament of penance. The Scourge is Sulphur: its application excites our slug- gish natures; and it may further be used as an instrument of correction, to castigate rebellious volitions. It is applied to the Nephesh, the Animal Soul, the natural desires.
29 The Dagger is Mercury: it is used to calm too great heat, by the letting of blood; and it is this weapon which is plunged into the side or heart of the Magician to fill the Holy Cup. Those faculties which come between the appetites and the reason are thus dealt with. The Chain is Salt: it serves to bind the wandering thoughts; and for this reason is placed about the neck of the Magician, where Daäth is situated. These instruments also remind us of pain, death, and bondage. Students of the gospel will recall that in the martyrdom of Christ these three were used, the dagger being replaced by the nails. 1 The Scourge should be made with a handle of iron; the lash is composed of nine strands of fine copper wire, in each of which are twisted small pieces of lead. Iron represents severity, copper love, and lead austerity. The Dagger is made of steel inlaid with gold; and the hilt is also golden. The chain is made of soft iron. It has 333 links. 2 1 This is true of all magical instruments. The Hill of Golgotha is the circle, and the Cross the Tau. Christ had robe, crown, sceptre, etc.; this thesis should one day be fully worked out. 2 See The Equinox, No. V, “The Vision and the Voice”: Xth Æthyr.
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29<br />
The Dagger is Mercury: it is used to calm too great<br />
heat, by the letting of blood; and it is this weapon which is plunged<br />
into the side or heart of the Magician to fill the Holy Cup. Those<br />
faculties which come between the appetites and the reason are thus dealt<br />
with.<br />
The Chain is Salt: it serves to bind the wandering thoughts;<br />
and for this reason is placed about the neck of the Magician, where<br />
Daäth is situated.<br />
These instruments also remind us of pain, death, and bondage.<br />
Students of the gospel will recall that in the martyrdom of Christ<br />
these three were used, the dagger being replaced by the nails. 1<br />
The Scourge should be made with a handle of iron; the lash is composed<br />
of nine strands of fine copper wire, in each of which are twisted<br />
small pieces of lead. Iron represents severity, copper love, and lead<br />
austerity.<br />
The Dagger is made of steel inlaid with gold; and the hilt is also<br />
golden.<br />
The chain is made of soft iron. It has 333 links. 2<br />
1 This is true of all magical instruments. The Hill of Golgotha is the circle, and<br />
the Cross the Tau. Christ had robe, crown, sceptre, etc.; this thesis should one day<br />
be fully worked out.<br />
2 See The Equinox, No. V, “The Vision and the Voice”: Xth Æthyr.
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