Cicero - Self Initiation into the Golden Dawn Tradition_Part 01

82 SELF-INITIATION INTO THE GoLDEN DAWN TRADmON
Osiris, the Redeemer, in the Golden Dawn of the Infinite Light, in which the Soul
is transfigured, knows all, and can do all, for it is made One with the Eternal God.
KHABS AM PEKHT. KONX OM PAX.LIGHT IN EXTENSION. x)
Ritual Work for the Neophyte
Aside from the memorization of the First Knowledge Lecture, the Neophyte should
begin regular practice of the rituals and meditative techniques provided here. These
rites create a firm groundwork of ceremonial methods that the student will utilize
throughout his/her entire magical life. They also serve as constant reminder of the
goal of the path of an initiate.
The Outer Wand ofDouble Power
This is a simple wand that is employed in the basic Golden Dawn techniques of
invoking and banishing. It consists of a dowel that is approximately 20" in
length. Half of the wand is painted white for invoking and half is painted black
for banishing.e
THE QABALISTIC CROSS (QC)
Stand and face East. Imagine a brilliant white Light touching the top of your head.
Reach up with the index finger or blade of a dagger to connect with the Light and
bring it to the forehead.
Touch the forehead and vibrate, "ATAH," (Ah-tah-meaning "Thou art").
Touch the breast and bring the dagger blade or index finger down till it covers the
heart or abdominal area, pointing down to the ground. Imagine the Light descending
from the forehead to the feet. Vibrate "MALKUTH," (Mahl-kooth-meaning
"The Kingdom").
Touch the right shoulder and visualize a point of Light there. Vibrate "VE-GEBU­
RAH," (v'ge-boo-rah-s-meaning "and thePower").