Cicero - Self Initiation into the Golden Dawn Tradition_Part 01

The Zelator Grade 211
o Silver Whiteness-o Golden Splendor! 0 Crown of LivingandHarmonious
Diamond! Thou who wearest theHeavens on Thy Finger like a
ringof Sapphire! Thou Who hidest beneath the Earth in theKingdom of
Gems, themarvelous Seed oftheStars! Live, reign, andbeThou theEternalDispenser
of the Treasures whereofThou hast made us theWardens.
Give the Zelator Sign. Go to the West of the altar. With the white end of the wand,
trace the Lesser invoking Pentagram over the bread and salt. Place the wand aside.
Consume the bread and salt. As you consume the Repast of Earth, meditate on the
chosen talismanic emblem for an extended period of time.
Take as much time as you need for the meditation. Perform the Reverse Circumambulation.
(Go to the East and say:) I nowrelease any Spirits thatmayhave been
imprisoned by thisceremony. Depart in peace toyourabodes andhabitations.
Gowith theblessings ofADONAI HA ARETZ!
Perform the LBRPwith the black end of the wand. Then say:
I nowdeclare thistemple dulyclosed. Somote it be.*
Suggested Reading
Cunningham's Encyclopedia ofCrystal, Gem & Metal Magic by Scott Cunningham
(Note: Write a report on the book. Examine in particular the stones which
are associated with the Sephiroth. Also try to find new associations of
stones that you think could also be applied to the Sephiroth.)
ThePhilosopher's Stone by Israel Regardie
Divine Pymander attributed to Hermes Mercurius Trismegistus
Corpus Hermeticum edited by Walter Scott
Alchemy by Cherry Gilchrist
Alchemy by E.J.Holmyard
Alchemy by Titus Burckhardt
TheAlchemist's Handbook by Frater Albertus
"Book 8: DIVINATION," from The Golden Dawn by Israel Regardie, (section on
Geomancy, pages 52~539.)