Cicero - Self Initiation into the Golden Dawn Tradition_Part 01

The Zelator Grade
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feet steadfastly anchored to the sphere of Malkuth in Assiah represented
by the Tabernacle in the Wilderness. The Light of the Supernal
Kether is reflected into your own Kether (Kether of Assiah),
forming a connecting link. The sub-Element of Earth in Malkuth has
been established within your aura and within your psyche.
Bring the focus of your conscious mind back to the Zelator Hall. Perform theAdoration
to the Lord of the Universe toward the East. Return the office of Hierophant
to the dominion of Osiris in the Eastern part of the Hall. Hear the voice of the god
speaking to you:
I now confer upon you the Mystic Title of Periclinus (Pericline)31 de
Faustis, which signifies that on this Earth you are in a Wilderness,
far from the Garden of the Happy. And I give you the symbol of
ARETZ which is the Hebrew name for Earth, to which the grade of
Zelator is referred.
(Visualize the triangle of Earth. Then say:) The word Zelator is
derived from the ancient Egyptian Zaruator, signifying "Searcher of
Athor,"goddess ofNature, but others assign toit themeaning oftheZealousstudentwhosefirst
duty was toblow theAthanor ofFire which heated
theCrucible of theAlchemist.
Go to the Southwest to face Anubis of the East. The god traces the sigil of the
Caduceus before you. Take up the Caduceus Wand and the lantern. Walk to the
Northwest and say:
In the Nameof ADONAI MELEKH, hear ye all, that I (state magical
motto) proclaim to have duly initiated myselfto the1 =10 grade ofZelator,
and thatI have obtained theMystic Title of Periclinus (Pericline) de
Faustis andthesymbol ofAretz.
Replace the wand and the lamp in the Southwest. Return to the West of the altar
and face East. Visualize the following:
In your mind's eye see yourself standing and facing the Gate to the
astral temple of Malkuth. A large door is in front of you. The door is
divided into four colors: citrine, olive, russet, and black. The colors
form triangles which come together in the center of the door. Carved
into this door is the letterMempaintedin white. The two Archangels
of Samael and Metatron stand before you, blocking your final passage
into Malkuth with their implements. You hold up the Fylfot
Cross and proclaimthat you have received the Mystic Title of Periclinus
ce Faustis. The Archangel Sandalphon appears and knocks the
31 Pericline is the feminine form.