Cicero - Self Initiation into the Golden Dawn Tradition_Part 01

164 SELF-INlTIATION INlO THE GoLDEN DAWN TRADmoN
of this name is shel, which indicates a straight line traced from one object to
another-the connecting stroke which unites them. Itexpresses thatwhich follows
its laws, that which remains in its straight line, that which is in good order, in the
way of salvation.
The Spirit Names:
ZAZEL &nU): The Spirit of Saturn. There is a strong correspondence here with
the Hebrew letter Zayin, which means "sword." The root word za indicates a
dart or an arrow.
HISMAEL &H~CM): The Spirit of Jupiter. The root word of this name hisexpresses
silence and calm.
BARTZABEL &H=~'=): The Spirit of Mars. The root word of this name is bar,
which indicates active power, potential emanation and the creative forceof being.
SORATH (l'l"C): The Spirit of Sol. The root word of this name is sor, which
denotes that which turns around or that which is directed.
QEDEMEL &H~'i'): The Spirit of Venus.The root word of this name is qed, which
indicates a summit or pivotal point.
TAPHTHARTHARATH (l'l'l'l'l'llll'l): The Spirit of Mercury. The root word of this
name is taph, which expresses the noise of a drum.
SHAD BARSCHEMOTH HA-SHARTATHAN (ll'll'l'Wn l'l~CW'= 'W): The
Spirit of the Spirits of Luna. This phrase is virtually untranslatable. According to
David Godwin, the best translation of the phrase is "Demon, son of Shimeath, the
Servant-Jackal."
CHASMODAI (~H"CWn):The Spirit of Luna (according to Paracelsus in his doctrine
of Talismans). The root word of this name is chash, which indicates great
movement, central fire, and inner passions which seek to extend themselves.
The Zodiacal Hierarchies
MALKHIDAEL (or MELCHIDAEL) &H'~='C): Archangel of Aries. The name of
this Angel means "fullness of God." Governing Angel of the month of March.
Enoch referred to Malkhidiel as Melkejal saying, "he rises and rules in the beginning
of the year." This Archangel can be envisioned in robes of red ornamented
with the Aries symbol. The root word malindicates continuity, plentitude and continued
movement from the beginning to the end of a thing.
ASMODEL &H"CCH): Archangel of Taurus. Angel of the month of April.
Asmodel can be envisioned in robes of red-orange (or black) ornamented with the
Taurus symbol. The root word as indicates the idea of basis as well as the earth.
AMBRIEL &H~'=CH): Archangel of Gemini. Angel of the month of May. The
name of Ambriel was found engraved upon a Hebrew amulet for warding offevil.
Ambriel can be envisioned in robes of orange (or yellow) ornamented with the
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