Cicero - Self Initiation into the Golden Dawn Tradition_Part 01

The Neophyte Grade
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Dawn tradition of magic and to the completion of the Great Work. I
solemnly promise to persevere with courage and determination in the
labors of the Divine Science, even as I shall persevere with courage and
determination through thisceremony which is their image. I pledge from
thisdayforward tostrivewithenthusiasm anddevotion, in thestudy of
theHermetic Arts, seeing thatsuch teachings are notgiven to those who
wishonlya cursory knowledge thereof
I undertake to maintain a kindly and benevolent relation with all true
seekers of theLight. I will respect allreligions, seeing thatallfaiths containa
rayoftheineffable Light which I seek.
I pledge thatI will notsuffer myselftobeplaced in such a state ofpassivity,
thatany person, power, or being maycause meto lose control of my
words, thoughts, oractions.
I vow that I will not debase my mystical knowledge in thelabor of E1/il
magic atany time tried orunder any temptation.
I solemnly promise not toflaunt orparade any knowledge I may acquire
to those who are notseekers ofthe Light, lest oursacred Knowledge beprofaned
through my error, vanity, orneglect.
I swear upon thisholy symbol to observe allthese things without evasion,
equivocation, ormental reservation. Furthermore, ifI break thismy magical
obligation, I submitmyselfby own consent, to a punitive stream of
power, setin motion by the Divine Guardians ofthiscurrent, who livein
theLight of their perfect justice, andbefore whom my soul nowstands.
Hierophant, Hegemon and Hiereus officer/godforms whisper:
They journey uponthe winds, they strikewhereno one strikes,they
slay where no one slays....
(Say:) And asI bow my neck under thesword of theHiereus, (visualize
the sword on the nape of your neck) so do I commit myselfuntotheir
hands for vengeance or reward. So help memy mightyand secret Soul,
andtheCreator of my Soul who works in silence andwhom naught but
silence can express. (Give a knock.)
Rise Neophyte of the 0 =0 gradeof the Golden Dawn.
Visualize the officer/ godforms returning to their stations. In the East the colossal
figure of Thoth gives the Sign of Silence. Take up the cup of Water and the censer.
Thme takes your hand and leads you to the North facing East. Anubis comes forward
with wand and lamp to the Northeast. Say: