Cicero - Self Initiation into the Golden Dawn Tradition_Part 01

242 SELF-INITIATION INTO TIlE GoLDEN DAWN TRAOmON
The altar before me represents thematerial universe. On its right side is
symbolically theGarden of Eden, represented by theHegemon, while on
its leftsideis symbolically Gehenna, theAbode ofShells, represented by
thestation oftheKeryx. II
Visualize the following:
Imagine that you are at the end of the starry indigo Path of Tau.
The mighty winged Kerubim Adam and Aryeh are at your right
side, while Nesher and Shor stand to your left. The Path in front of
you remains unobstructed. In your mind's eye imagine that you
now stand before the violet Gate that is the entrance leading to the
temple of Yesod. Realize that your journey through the 32nd Path
has taken you into the astral realm with sights both wondrous and
terrifying. The lower astral symbolized by Gehenna is full of illusionary
forms created and cast off by humanity, while the higher or
upper astral symbolized by the Garden of Paradise is enriched
with images Angelic and Divine. This journey has given you the
keys to the universe including the four Elements, the seven Planetary
influences,' and the twelve Zodiacal Signs. It is now your
responsibility to use these tools to traverse the universe with wisdom
and true perception.
Osiris speaks to you:
I herebyconferon you theTitleof Lord(Lady) of the 32nd Path.
(Say:)I claim theTitle ofLord (Lady) ofthe32ndPath.
Thme speaks to you:
You have Passed the Gate of the Garden of Eden and penetrated
the Threshold in the Pathof the Enterer. Preparethis Hall to reflect
the temple of Yesod. Preparethyselfto receive a vision of the Sanctum
Sanctorum.
Anubis leads you out into the antechamber where you spend a few moments
rehearsing the Fourfold Breath and meditating on the Universe card. Perform the
Qabalistic Cross to once again equilibrate the Elemental energies within your
aura. When ready, set up the temple in accordance with the final part of the ritual.
Changes in the temple setup for the remainder of the ritual-The temple ofYesod:
pillars are moved so that they are slightly West of the altar. Remove the Tarot card
of the Universe and the Elements (put the Elements back in their respective quarters).
The Banner of the West is placed by the station of the Hiereus in the West.