Cicero - Self Initiation into the Golden Dawn Tradition_Part 01

TheTheoricus Grade 251
Thme herself is the last godform to dissolve. You thank the goddess for guiding
you in the Theoricus Hall, and trace the figures of the cross and triangle before her.
She salutes you with the Projection Sign. You answer with the Sign of Silence.
Withdraw the white ray which had activated the goddess back into your heart
center. Perform the Qabalistic Cross one last time to equilibrate all energies within
your sphere of sensation.
Take up the sword and perform the Lesser Banishing Ritual of the Pentagram.
Say,"In theNameofSHADDAI ELCHAI, I declare this temple closed in the2 = 9 grade
of Theoricus."
Give the Battery of knocks: 3-3-3. Go to the station of the Hiereus and repeat
the Battery: 3-3-3. Go to the station of the Hegemon and repeat the Battery:3­
3-3. Give the Theoricus Sign before exiting the temple.e
The Third Knowledge Lecture
SECTION 1: Basic Astrology-The Aspects
The last major subject that the student will need to know in order
to be able to understand a horoscope is that of the aspects. Aspects
help to determine how Planets interact within the Signs and
houses. When Planets are located at a certain number of degrees
away from one another, they are said to be in aspect. Some aspects
are harmonious and congenial, while others are conflicting and
challenging. The harmonious aspects are mild, benign and comfortable. The conflicting
aspects are exciting, stress-producing and sometimes disagreeable.
It should be kept in mind that there is no such thing as a "good" or "bad"
aspect. Too many harmonious aspects in a chart can often signify a boring personality.
Too many conflicting aspects in a chart can make a person spiteful and
mean-spirited. On the other hand a few challenging aspects can strengthen a person's
character and make life more stimulating. Inastrology,like Qabalah, the middleground
provides the strongest and best support.
The orb of an aspect is the number of degrees of difference from the exact
angle that is permitted for each aspect. In other words, it is the number of degrees
within which an aspect is judged to be effective. However, the strongest influence is
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Opposition
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