Cicero - Self Initiation into the Golden Dawn Tradition_Part 01

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SELF-INITIATION INTO THE GoLDEN DAWN l'RADmoN
When finished, place all four balls in a row. Visualize them strongly. Then
concentrate on dissolving the balls one by one, starting with the black ball, followed
by blue, red and finally yellow. See the area where the balls were-placed as
totally dear of the astral substance.e
An Introduction to the Godfonn of Thme ~
The next series of meditations is designed to open a working dialogue between the
aspiring student and the archetypal part of the candidate's mind symbolized by the
godform of Thme (pronouncedJah-may}. The Greek form of this deity is Themis,
and in the Egyptian Pantheon, she isMeet or Maat. This godformwill act as the candidate's
introducer and guide throughout all of his/her initiatory experiences in this
course. Here Thme acts as a portion of the candidate's own Higher Self, which conducts
him/her along the initiatory path toward the eventual goal of full conversation
with the Holy Guardian Angel. Itis important that the aspirant establish a firm
link of communication with Thme before the act of self-initiation. We suggest that
the student perform these meditations daily for a period of four months prior to
self-initiation into the Neophyte grade. Meditation 1 is recommended for the first
month, Mediation 2 is suggested for the second month, and Meditation 3 is to be
performed during the remaining two months before initiation.lraftei161n' months
the student still does not feel in touch with the godform, the entire series of meditations
should be repeated for three additional months prior to self-initiation.
We should stress that at this early stage of development, the student is not
asked to assume the godform of Thme or any other godform. Assumption of godforms
is not taught until much later in this course. The aspirant needs to concentrate
instead on visualizing and becoming comfortable with the godform.A oneon-one
dialog with the godform is encouraged but do not attempt to let the godform
control your words or actions. (If the godform makes demands, asks you do
something against your will, or simply gives you information which you know to
be false, then you probably are not in dialogue with Thme or your Higher Selfyou
are more than likely in touch with some lesser archetype that is playing
games with you. In that case, banish the figure and start over.)¢
Vibration:
Certain names or Words ofPower when properly vibrated or intoned attract certain
energies which are associated with them. A technique known as the Vibratory Formula
is a method by which divine names and words are spoken forcefully and;
with authority in a "vibration." !
The student should first imagine a glowing white Light above the head, and
then visualize this Light descending to the level of the heart. The letters of the name
to be vibrated should be imagined in white within the heart center. Then the name
is slowly pronounced so that the sound vibrates throughout the chest cavity and is