Cicero - Self Initiation into the Golden Dawn Tradition_Part 01

18 SELF-INITIATION IN10 THE GoLDEN DAWN TRADITION
Primary Officers of the Outer Grades
This section defines the different officers in the Golden Dawn's current of magic.
In all of the initiation rites presented in this book, the aspirant will have to assume
some of the various officer-forms that correspond to these descriptions. The student
should therefore commit these descriptions to memory.
The Three Chiefs 16
Imperator (Latin meaning: commander, leader): The feminine form is Imperatrix.
Purification by Fire. The lawgiver and figure of authority, who symbolizes the Element
of Fire and the Sephirah of Geburah. The symbols and insignia of the Imperator
are: the white robe, the red mantle (cloakor tabard) of Firebearing a cross and triangle
of white on the left breast, the red and green striped nemyss, a green collar
from which hangs a red and green lamen depicting the circled cross, and red sword.
Praemonstrator (Latin meaning: a guide and/or one who prophesies): The
feminine form is Praemonstratrix. Purification by Water.The teacher, who symbolizes
the Element of Water and the Sephirah of Chesed. The symbols and insignia
of the Praemonstrator are the white robe, the blue mantle (cloak or tabard) of
Water bearing a cross and triangle of white on the left breast, the blue and orange
striped nemyss, an orange collar from which hangs a blue and orange lamen
depicting the circled cross, and the Maltese Cross Wand.
Cancellarius (Latin meaning: one who stands at the bar in a court, chancellor,
or high official in a church or university): The feminine form is Cancellaria.
Purification by Air. The keeper of records, who symbolizes the Element of Air and
the Sephirah of Tiphareth. The symbols and insignia of the Cancellarius are the
white robe, the yellow mantle (cloak or tabard) of Air bearing a cross and triangle
of white on the left breast, the yellow and violet nemyss, a violet collar from which
hangs a yellow and violet lamen depicting the circled cross, and the yellow hexagram-headed
scepter.
Past Hierophant: Refer to the Hierophant.
Hierophant (Greek meaning: initiating priest, one who teaches spiritual
matters, especially in regard to adorations and sacrifices): The feminine form is
Hierophantissa. Expounder of the Mysteries in the Hall of Dual Manifestation of
the goddess of Truth. The symbols and insignia of the Hierophant are the throne
of the East, the red mantle (outer cloak or tabard) bearing a white cross on the left
breast, a white collar from which hangs a red and green lamen depicting the circled
cross, the crown-headed scepter, and the Banner of the East.
Hiereus (Greek meaning: priest, one who performs sacrifices in the temple):
The feminine form is Hiereia. Avenger of the gods, Guardian of the Sacred Mysteries.
The symbols and insignia of the Hiereus are the throne of the West,the black mantle
16 Students of this course will not be assuming the officer-forms of the Three Chiefs, who represent
Potencies on a higher level of working. These forces act to direct the G:.D:. current, but they are
governed by even higher Powers. The descriptions of the Three Chiefs are provided here for the purpose
of study only.