Israel Regardie - The Complete Golden Dawn System of Magic.pdf

THE COMPLETE GOLDEN DAWN SYSTEM OF MAGIC
sparkling, gleaming golden yellow which is reflected unto Tiphareth. Thus is the first reflected Triad
completed. The Sphere of its operation is that of Shemesh, the Solar Light, and bestoweth Life, Light and
Brilliancy in metallic matter, and it ruleth the sphere of action of the Sun. Yhvh Eloah va-Daath is a God
of Knowledge and Wisdom, ruling over the Light of the Universe; and its Archangel is Raphael, the
Prince of Brightness, Beauty and Life. The Name of the Order of Angels is Melechim or Malakim, that is
Kings or Angelic Kings, who are also called the Order of Virtues, Angels and Rulers. The Angels Peniel
and Pelial are also referred unto this Sephirah. It especially rules the Mineral world.
The beams of Chesed and of Tiphareth meet in Netzach and thence in Netzach arises a green,
pure, brilliant, liquid, and gleaming like an emerald. The Sphere of its operations is that of Nogah or
External Splendour, producing zeal, love, harmony, and it ruleth the Sphere of Action of the Planet Venus
and the nature of the Vegetable World. Jehovah Tzabaoth is a God of Hosts and of Armies, of Triumph
and of Victory, ruling the Universe in Justice and Eternity. Its Archangel Hanial is the Prince of Love and
Harmony, and the Name of the Order of Angels is Elohim or gods who are also called the Order of
Principalities. The Angel Cerviel is also referred unto this Sephirah.
The beams of Geburah and Tiphareth meet in Hod and thence arises in Hod a brilliant pure and
flashing orange tawny. The Sphere of its Operation is that of Kokab, the stellar light, bestowing elegance,
swiftness, scientific knowledge and art, and constancy of speech, and it ruleth the sphere of the action of
the planet Mercury. Elohim Tzabaoth is also a God of Hosts and of Armies, of Mercy and of Agreement,
of Praise and Honour, ruling the Universe in Wisdom and Harmony. Its Archangel is Michael, the Prince
of Splendour and of Wisdom, and the Name of Order of Angels is Beni Elohim, or Sons of the Gods, who
are also called the Order of Archangels.
The beams of Chesed and Geburah meet in Yesod and thence ariseth in Yesod a brilliant deep
violet-purple or puce, and thus is the third Triad completed. The sphere of its operation is that of Levanah,
the Lunar beam, bestowing change, increase and decrease upon created things and it ruleth the Sphere of
Action of the Moon and the nature of mankind. Shaddai is a God who sheddeth benefits, Omnipotent and
Satisfying, and Al Chai is the God of Life, the Living One. Its Archangel is Gabriel the Prince of Change
and Alteration. The name of the Order of Angels is Kerubim or Kerubic ones who are also called the
Order of Angels.
From the rays of this Triad there appear three colours in Malkuth together with a fourth which is
their synthesis. Thus from the orange tawny of Hod and the green nature of Netzach, there goeth forth a
certain greenish ‘citrine’ colour, yet pure and translucent withal. From the orange tawny of Hod mingled
with the puce of Yesod there goeth forth a certain red russet brown, ‘russet’yet gleaming with a hidden
fire. From the green of Netzach and the puce of Yesod there goeth forth a certain other darkening green
‘Olive’ yet rich and glowing withal. The synthesis of all these is a blackness which bordereth upon the
Qlippoth.
Thus are the colours of the Sephiroth completed in their feminine or Rainbow scale.
Moreover, though the Tree of Life operates through all the Ten Sephiroth, yet it is referred in a
special manner to Tiphareth. Also, though the branches of the Tree of
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