Cicero - Self Initiation into the Golden Dawn Tradition_Part 01

206 SELF-INITIATION INTO THE GoWEN DAWN TRADITION
MEDITATION
for the1 = 10 grade of Zelatoy62
LET THE ZELATOR meditate on a straight line. Let him take a ruler or a pencil
and by moving it a distance equal to its length, outline a square.
Having done this, after quieting his mind with the rhythmic breathing taught in
the first meditation, let him mentally formulate a cube, and endeavor to discover
the significance of this figure and its correspondences.
Let him meditate upon minerals and crystals, choosing especially a crystal of
SALT,and entering into it, actually feel himself of crystalline formation.
Looking out on the Universe from this standpoint, let him identify himself with
the EARTH SPIRITSin love and sympathy, recalling as far as he can their prayer
as said in the closing of the Zelator grade.
Let him meditate upon the EARTH TRIPLICITY, visualizing the symbols of a
BULL-a VIRGIN-a GOAT, which stand for KERUBIC EARTH-MUTABLE
EARTH---eARDINAL EARTH.
For the above terms consult a simple Astrology manual. Make notes of the ideas
and pictures which arise in your mind.e
RELAXATION EXERCISE
The Sephirah of Malkuth is attributed to the Fourth Qabalistic World of Assiah,
the World of Physical Matter. In one of the mediations given in the Neophyte
grade, the student was encouraged to become more aware of the body's physical
sensations. In the Zelator grade, the student should strive to learn how to use the
techniques of relaxation to manipulate body sensations in a premeditated fashion,
in order to cause certain changes that are both physical and psychological.
Relaxation is a crucial step in changing one's conscious awareness from the mundane
events of the day to a more spiritual focus. It is also an essential procedure
that will always be undertaken prior to more advanced techniques and rituals.
Before sitting or lying down, spend a minute or two engaged in physical exercise to
increase the blood circulation and stimulate deep breathing. (One way to do this is
to skip with an invisible rope in a stationary position.)
62 From Regardie's TheGolden Dawn.