Cicero - Self Initiation into the Golden Dawn Tradition_Part 01

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The Hermetic Cross, which is also called Fylfot, Hammer of Thor, and
Swastika, isformed of17 squares out ofa square of25 lesser squares. These
17represent theSun, thefourElements, andtheTwelve Signs oftheZodiac.
(Observe the pillars and say:) In thisgrade thelights on thepillars are
unshaded, showing thatI have abandoned theDarkness oftheouter world.
Sandalphon returns to the East where she transforms once again into the godform
of Osiris. The outer appearances of the Archangels Metatron and Samael are also
shed to reveal the forms of Thme and Horus. Thme speaks to you:
You have entered into the Immeasurable region where the Kerubim
guard the Gates of Eden. Prepare this temple to reflect the ancient
temple in the Wilderness, the Tabernacle of Adonai. Prepare thyself
to pass through the Threshold of the Divine Wisdom.
Anubis leads you outinto the antechamber where you spend a few moments rehearsing
the Fourfold Breath and meditating on the image of the Flaming Sword. Perform
the Qabalistic Cross to once again equilibrate the Elemental energies within your aura.
When ready, set up the temple in accordance with the final part of the ritual.
Changes in the temple setup for the second segment of the ritual: pillars are
moved to the West of the altar. Remove the diagram of the Flaming Sword. The
diagram of the Table of Shewbread should be placed in the Northeastern part of
the Hall, while that of the Seven-branched Candlestick belongs in the Southeast.
Upon the altar should be the cross within the triangle, a cup of water to the left, a
red candle or lamp to the right, and a censer of incense at the apex of the triangle.
The station of the Hegemon is on the Western side of the altar. The station of the
Hiereus is in the West of the temple. The station of the Stolistes is behind the black
pillar. The station of Dadouchos is behind the white pillar. The station of the Keryx
is in the Northwest. The Phylax is without the Hall. Leave the Water cup of
Stolistes and the censer of Dadouchos in the West of the temple just inside the
door. Have the piece of paper that you prepared earlier close at-hand. .
PART 2: Advancement-·Second Segment
After setting up the hall, spend a few moments in relaxed meditation in the
antechamber. VISualize the Earth triangle once more and perform the Qabalistic
Cross. When finished, stand just outside the temple door and give the Battery of
knocks: 4-3-3. VISualize all of the astral officer/ godforms at their respective stations.
Anubis bids you to enter. Remain just inside the door. The voice of Osiris
speaks to you from the East: