Initiation Into Hermetics
Summary of Exercises of Step II
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| Summary of Exercises of Step II: I. Magic Mental Training: 1. Autosuggestion or the unveiled enigmas of the Unconscious. 2. Concentration Exercises: a) Visual (optical) b) Auditory c) Sensory d) Olfactory e) Taste Exercises concerning the elimination of thoughts (negative state) are continued and deepened here. II. Magic Psychic Training: Mago-astral balance with respect to the elements, transmutation or refinement of character: a) by fight or control b) by autosuggestion c) by transmutation or transforming into the opposite quality. III. Magic Physical Training: a) Conscious pore breathing b) Conscious position of the body (carriage) c) Body control in everyday life, at will. Before falling asleep, the most beautiful and purest ideas are to be taken along into the sleep. End of Step II Step III Knowledge, daring, volition, silence: these are the four pillars of Solomon’s temple, i.e., the microcosm and the macrocosm upon which the sacred science of magic is built. According to the four elements, they are the fundamental qualities which must be inherent in each magician if he aspires to the highest perfection in science. Everyone can acquire magic knowledge by diligence and assiduity, and mastery of the laws will lead him, step by step, to the supreme wisdom. Volition is the aspect of willpower that can be obtained by toughness, patience and perseverance in the holy science, and chiefly in its practical use. He who does not intend to satisfy his sheer curiosity only, but is in earnest willing to enter the path leading to the loftiest heights of wisdom, must possess an unshakeable will. Daring: he who is not afraid of sacrifices nor hindrances, indifferent to other people’s opinions, who keeps his objective firmly in his mind, no matter whether he meet with success or with failure, will disclose the mystery. Silence: The braggart who is talking big and exhibiting his wisdom will never be a genuine magician. The true magician will never make himself conspicuous with his authority; on the contrary, he will do anything not to give himself away. Silence is power. The more reticent he is about his knowledge and experience, without segregating himself from other people, the more he will be awarded by the Supreme Source. Who aims at acquiring knowledge and wisdom may do his utmost to obtain the aforesaid four fundamental qualities for nothing at all will be achieved in holy magic without these requirements. Now will follow the third step exercises. Download 0.49 Mb. Share with your friends:
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