Cicero - Self Initiation into the Golden Dawn Tradition_Part 01

90 SELF-INITIATION IN'IO 1HE GoWEN DAWN 'TRAomoN
2nd: KONX.
1st: OM.
2nd: PAX.
1st: LIGHT.
2nd: IN.
1st: EXTENSIONl*
THE RITE OF ELEMENTAL EQUILIBRATION
One objective of the Outer Order is to bring to the initiate an awareness of the inner
Elemental make-up of his/her own psyche. This awareness also includes the ability
to experience the Elements and balance them in equal portion within the mind.
It is vitally important that the solitary student, working without the aid of
an established temple, be able to consciously equilibrate those psychic Elements.
Beginning with the Neophyte grade and especially in the higher grades of the
Outer Order, the student must be constantly on guard against Elemental imbalance.
The simple rite of the Qabalistic Cross is very useful for this purpose; however,
we suggest that the student also perform the following Rite of Elemental
Equilibration to actively combat such imbalances that may occur during the transformative
process of self-initiation. This is a ritual that should be performed regularly,
regardless of one's grade status.
Stand facing the East and perform the Fourfold Breath a number of times until you
feel relaxed. Imagine a brilliant Light above your head. Reach up with your right
hand as ifto touch this Light andbring the Light down to your forehead. Imagine the
yellow triangle of Air (apex up) superimposed over the upper part of your body.
Vibrate, "SHADDAI ELCHAI" (Shah-dye El Chai).
Then picture the black triangle of Earth (apex down) covering the lower portion of
your body. Bring your hand down as if pointing to the ground and vibrate,
"ADONAIHA-ARETZ" (Ah-doh-nye Hah-Ah-retz),
Visualize the red triangle of Fire (apex up) superimposed over the right side of
your body. Touch your right shoulder and intone, "YHVH TZABAOTH" (Yode­
Heh-Vav-Heh Tzah-Bah-oth).