The Scroll of the Ritual of the Stars

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THE SCROLL OF THE RITUAL OF THE STARS

Issued by the Sanctuary of Thoth

On behalf of

The Great Order of the Universe

Copyright 2008 Sanctuary of Thoth. All rights reserved.

The Ritual of the Stars, combined with the Oaths of Initiation, form the basis of the

System of Initiation now offered through the Sanctuary of Thoth. The Ritual of the Stars is an

evolution and simplification of rituals given in the past. It is a ritual of initiation each time it isused, and forms the basis of all our initiatory work, magickal and mystickal, through the

Sanctuary of Thoth.

The Ritual of the Stars and the Oaths of Initiation are designed to work in tandem toassist the aspirant in being initiated into the mysteries, and equilibrating the energies,

symbolically represented by the Qabalistic Tree of Life. Each step on the Royal Path of

Initiation must be taken with care. The more time you spend on a step represented by an Oath,

the more you will become acclimated to the nature and powers described in the Oath. Thisassists in healthy, balanced initiation, which is the goal.

As the aspirant climbs the Tree of Life in the initiation process, the aspirants Sphere

becomes more finely attuned to the nature and powers represented by the Tree of Life, both

above and below the aspirants position on the Tree. Perspective changes with each step. This

produces an unfolding of the Ritual, as your awareness of your Sphere, and its nature andpowers, evolves.

The Ritual of the Stars provides guidance on how to formulate your Sphere to gain accessto the mysteries, and equilibrate the energies, which are the focus of your work. The Ritual does

not have to be performed physically. It may be performed mentally, by formulating your Sphere

as described by the Ritual. However, it is recommended that you perform the Ritual physicallyfrom time to time, if you have an appetite for ceremonial magick (though this is not required).


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Our goal in proposing this System of Initiation is to reach and initiate more people than

have been reached thus far by existing magickal orders and traditional religions. There is no

human who would not benefit from attaining the Knowledge and Conversation of their Holy

Guardian Angel. The System of Initiation being offered sets this as the initial goal the work,which is the aspirants Great Work. During the initiation process, the aspirant evolves as a

source of Light and Love to others, which inspires and assists others in their Great Work,

whether verbally discussed with them or not. It also assists in the magickal, spiritual andmaterial evolution of the human race, as the aspirant and those around evolve in the Light. May

you undertake this Great Work!

The first step is simply to declare you intent by taking the first Oath of the Childe of

Earth. All the rest will follow from there.

If you have been initiated into another system which uses the Tree of Life as the basis ofinitiation, you may use the System of Initiation offered through the Sanctuary of Thoth to simply

pick-up where you left off. There is no reason to start from the beginning or go back unless you

feel it would be healthy or otherwise beneficial to do so. We welcome you as you are andencourage you to undertake initiation using the System we offer.

The Initiation Process

The initiation process may be explained in few words.

The first task is to gain control over the lower human aspects of the aspirant (sometimescalled the Nephesch or the animal soul), and place them, as an initiated king of the human body,

in service of the Mind (also known as the Ruach). As these aspects of the aspirant are purified

and consecrated to the Great Work, the nature and powers of the Holy Guardian Angel may berevealed to the aspirant.

Once the Knowledge and Conversation of the Holy Guardian Angel is attained, the Mind

(Ruach) is further developed and purified, as the lower human aspects of the aspirant are strippedaway and lustrated to produce the Virgin Daughter. This is the second defined goal of our


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System of Initiation. As the Virgin Daughter evolves, the aspirant moves from the Path of

Pleasure (which most humans walk) to the Path of Divine Joy, and attains liberation from the

human condition.

From here, there is Mystery. The goal is for the Virgin Daughter to be redeemed

according to the formula of the Tetragrammaton, and attain union with the Universal Soul (also

known as the Neschamah or Great Mother). The work of the Most High proceeds from there.

May the Light and Love of the Divine illumine us, and be our inspiration and guide in

this Great Work, as we seek to rise from the human to the Divine and become something morethan human.

Magickal Intent or Will

With due acknowledgement of the initiation process, the focus now turns to the aspirants

position on the Tree of Life. The success of your work will largely depend on how well you

apprehend your position on the Tree of Life, and formulate work to further the initiation process.The Oaths are designed to help you do this. Before performing the Ritual of the Stars, it is

recommended that you focus on the aspect of the Great Work which is under current

contemplation and study (in accord with your position on the Tree of Life), and formulate anyquestions you have. This will assist you in formulating your intent as to purpose of the working

and asserting your Will accordingly. From there, the formula of the Ritual of the Stars (as well

as the work) should unfold. The Ritual of the Stars should be used to formulate your Sphere in away which is in correspondence with your Great Work as precisely as possible. Focusing rightly

will further your work.

Invoke, Equilibrate, Evolve

If you formulate your Sphere in a way which is in correspondence with your Great Work,

you will invoke according to the formula of your Sphere. This provides access tocorresponding mysteries and energies. Before proceeding to the Ritual of the Stars itself,

consider first the arrangement of your place of working (your Holy Temple), the colors, the

incense and anything which you can see, like magickal implements, pictures, etc. Try to place in


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your Minds Eye only those things which are in correspondence with the nature of your working,

so the current of thought flows harmoniously in the direction you Will.

Once you invoke, you equilibrate the energy. This is done by balancing the energywithin and throughout your Sphere in all directions. Breathing and visualization techniques are

typically employed to do this. In the simplest form, you rhythmically inhale and exhale the

energy, using the methods you have learned, to accomplish this important phase of the work.

The process of equilibration assists you in experiencing the energies you are invoking,

and forming a connection with them, in a healthy, balanced way.

You evolve by integrating the equilibrated energies into your Sphere and being initiated

into the corresponding mysteries.

Thus, we invoke, equilibrate and evolve. This is the basic formula of initiation into the

Great Order of the Universe. The Ritual of the Stars is a tool given to assist in this Great Work.

The Formula of Ritual of the Stars

Steps:

1. Embody the Qabalistic Tree of Life.

2. Step into the Light. (This may happen rather naturally as a result of Step 1.)

3. Formulate (and step onto) the Magickal Plane of the working.

4. Project corresponding Stars (and/or other Symbols).

5. Utter corresponding Holy Names. (This may be combined with Step 4.)

6. Equilibrate.

7. Perform any other corresponding work.


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8. Return, drawing all to a luminous point within, and releasing.

The process of performing the Ritual may take time or happen in a flash. It may be

performed physically or mentally with equal success. It may be performed or occur any placeand any time.

We now consider each Step in the Ritual.

Step 1. Embody the Qabalistic Tree of Life

This may be done simply by visualizing the Tree of Life in your Minds Eye, initially

with the White Pillar of Mercy on your left side and the Black Pillar of Severity on your right

side. This visualization will unfold (meaning develop) as the aspirants initiation progresses.

Traditional ceremonial methods to embody the Tree of Life would include the Qabalistic

Cross, the Middle Pillar Exercise and other variations on the theme. Consider the formula ofthese rites, and the Holy Names uttered during them, to aid your work.

Embodying the Tree of Life also assists you in realizing the Divinity which resides within

and animates you. Your Sphere is a Microcosm or Little World, which is unique, yet anindivisible part of the whole, which is called the Macrocosm or Great World. You are a Star, not

symbolically but actually, shining in the Womb of the Goddess. Contemplating these matters

may assist you in accomplishing Step 1.

Step 2. Step into the Light

Bring the Light down from over your head to illumine the embodied Tree of Life.Visualize this in your Minds Eye as best you can. As you do this, formulate your Sphere as a

clear, luminous ball of Light surrounding you, glistening with the Light emanating from and

about you. As indicated above, this may happen rather naturally as you embody the Tree of Life.


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This is an important step, when you plug in or turn your Minds Eye to connect to the

Divine Light. It is there, you just need to look for and find it. Let the Light and Love of your

Holy Guardian Angel shine through you!

More visualization techniques to assist in performing this Step in the Ritual are offered

below.

Step 3. Formulate (and step onto) the Magickal Plane of the Working.

For the Childe of Earth, the Sphere is organized solely on an elemental basis using eitherthe Traditional/Four Winds formula or the Thelemic formula. There is no requirement to

adhere to any one formula. To the contrary, it is recommended that you gain experience with

both formula.

The Traditional/Four Winds formula assigns the elements to the cardinal directions as

follows:

East Air

South Fire

West Water

North Earth

Center Spirit

When using the Traditional/Four Winds formula, the movement is generally deasil(meaning clockwise).

The Thelemic formula assigns the elements to the cardinal directions as follows:


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East Earth

North Air

West Water

South Fire

Center Spirit

When using the Thelemic formula, the movement is generally widdershins (meaning

counter-clockwise).

The elements are assigned to their cardinal directions corresponding to the formula being

used by projecting them to their assigned direction. This may be done without any movement

other than in your Mind. Each element may be addressed in turn, or all at once.

An aspirant who completes the work of the Childe of Earth and becomes a Childe of

Malkuth seeks to rise from the Earth into the Heavens, and particularly into the Lower Astral

Plane. This is assisted by formulating the following within your Sphere depending on theformula employed:

When using the Traditional/Four Winds formula, you formulate the lower half of theYitziratic Hexagram (forming a Cross) on the floor your Sphere, so the Sephiroth are arranged

about your Sphere according to the following formula:

East Tiphareth

South Netzach

West Yesod

North Hod

In the center of your Sphere, you will thus be standing on the cross-sections of the Paths

of Samekh and Peh on the Qabalistic Tree of Life.


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When using the Thelemic formula, you formulate the Sephiroth about your Sphere

according to the following formula:

East MalkuthNorth Yesod

West Hod

South Netzach

In the center of your Sphere using the Thelemic formula, you will be assuming the

position of the Sun.

These formulae are used until the aspirant receives initiation into the four lower

Sephiroth and the corresponding elemental formulae, and completes the work of the DominisLiminis.

After the aspirant takes the Oath of the Childe of Tiphareth, things change. The aspirant

must now reformulate the Pentagram under the presidency of the Name (YHVH). The Zodiacalbelt is formulated about the Sphere, with the Zodiacal Sign of Aries in the east. The four Pillars

formed by the Microcosmic and Macrocosmic Trees of Life, which square the aspirants Sphere,take on new meaning (they form the Mark of the Beast showing the Unity which exists withinthe Sphere). Further, the aspirant must now formulate the entire Yitziratic Hexagram on the

floor of aspirants Sphere and rise to the true position of the Sun, in the center of the Hexagram.

This work is assisted by the completion of the aspirants initial journey first up and then downthe Paths on the Yitziratic Tree of Life, using the Oaths of Initiation for the Paths offered through

the Sanctuary. This will assist in assigning the Planetary attributions (and corresponding forces

from this perspective in the initiation process) to the Yitziratic Hexagram being developed at this

stage of evolution. In addition, to properly formulate the Yitziratic Hexagram within the Sphere,the aspirant must now work with the Alchemical Principles of Sulphur, Salt and Mercury, to

formulate (from this perspective) the Ascending Blue Triangle of Nuit and the Descending Red

Triangle of Ra-Hoor-Khuit. The Ascending Blue Triangle of Nuit is formulated first by facingeast in the center of your Sphere and assigning Alchemical Mercury to the eastern center point,

Alchemical Salt to the point of the Triangle behind your right hand and Alchemical Sulphur to

the point of the Triangle behind your left hand. (Invoking Thoth at the place of AlchemicalMercury, Isis or Demeter at the place of Alchemical Salt and Hoor-Apep at the place of

Alchemical Sulphur will assist this work.) The Red Descending Triangle of Ra-Hoor-Khuit

formulates naturally as a result of the work with the Ascending Blue Triangle.


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The Ritual of the Stars may be used as a basis for initiation into all aspects of your Sphere

as described above, by invoking, equilibrating and evolving as previously described. A Table

of Stars and Symbols is appended to this Scroll to assist your use of the Ritual in the initiation

process. In the course, may you attain the Knowledge and Conversation of your Holy GuardianAngel, and may the Virgin Daughter evolve within.

After you attain the Knowledge and Conversation of your Holy Guardian Angel, whichyou will have worked so hard to do, your next ordeal will be listening to what your Angel has to

say, and conforming your actions to your Angels voice. This is easier said than done, at least

initially. You may not always hear what you think you want to hear. The Chosen Way is,however, always Righteous. Study the Oaths of Initiation related to the Sephiroth to see the

progression. It will help, yet the true meanings of the Oaths will unfold only as you experience

the initiation process.

Once the aspirant has attained the Knowledge and Conversation of the Holy Guardian

Angel and has been duly initiated into Tiphareth as a Childe of Tiphareth, something happens.

Access to the Upper Astral Plane, also known as the Solar Plane, is granted. This is by the Handof God. There is no forced entry. You cannot push your way in. Access is earned by being

humble and performing the Great Work with reverence and devotion, and evolving rightly.

After this occurs, the aspirant may proceed to take the Oath of the Childe of Geburah when theAngel confers authority to do so.

We now turn to the schemata of your Sphere on the Solar Plane, which has its own laws

and formulae. What we offer here is what has been received for instruction through theSanctuary of Thoth. Others may use other formula, which we are not commenting on by this

Scroll or otherwise. What we offer and use follows.

Your Sphere is formulated on the Solar Plane according to the following elemental

formula:

West Earth

South Fire

East Water


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North Air

The Zodiacal belt (or dial) turns so that Regulus (0 Leo) is in the East. Further, on the

floor of the Temple is formulated the Heavenly Hexagram, which is partly Briatic and partlyYitziratic. Facing West, the attributions are as follows:

Standing in the center of the now Red Ascending Triangle - the center point before youcorresponds to Kether and Jupiter, the point behind your right hand corresponds to

Chesed and Venus, and the point behind your left hand corresponds to Geburah and

Mars.

Standing in the center of the now Blue Descending Triangle - the point before you to the

right corresponds to Chokmah and Mercury, the point before you to the left corresponds

with Binah and the Moon, and the center point behind you corresponds to Tiphareth andthe Sun.

Thus, we see why Regulus (attributed to Leo, ruled by the Sun) is in the East, in the placeof the Rising Sun. Further, we can see why the plane has changed for the aspirant, who is now

an initiate of Tiphareth, has assumed the position of the Sun and has placed the lower aspects of

the Tree of Life behind. This is the evolutionary process in action. The Childe evolves from thisnew perspective.

The Upper Astral/Solar Plane will generally be the focus of an aspirants work through

initiation as a Childe of Chesed, as the aspirant works to lustrate the lower aspects and perfectthe lower powers and skills, to produce the Virgin Daughter.

A great deal can be gleaned by studying how the floor of an upper plane may create theceiling of a lower plane. Further, consider that there are yet higher planes, that the symbol of

the Supernals (i.e., Kether, Chokmah and Binah) is the Triangle, and that, on the Supernal

Triangle, the Alchemical Principles would be arranged so that Alchemical Mercury correspondsto Kether, Alchemical Sulphur corresponds to Chokmah and Alchemical Salt corresponds to

Binah. Seek the apex of each plane, and to rise to ever more exalted heights, in and through your

work.


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Regardless of whether you are inclined towards ceremonial magick, we recommend that

you draw your Sphere on the magickal plane which is the focus of your work, with all its

correspondences. This will assist you in formulating your Sphere in accord with the nature and

laws of the plane.

Step 4. Project corresponding Stars and/or other Symbols.

Projections are performed by formulating your intent and asserting your Will. A wand

(which is a symbol of directed Will), or any other appropriate magickal implement (including

your fingers in the Sign of Benediction), may be used as an aid to assert your Will. The Star or

Symbol being projected should correspond with the aspect of your Sphere which is beingformulated.

The Pentagram generally corresponds to the elements, and Geburah. When working withan element, the Pentagram may be charged with white-blue spiritual energy, or the energy of the

element. The aspirant will naturally have access to the elemental energies as the aspirant

becomes initiated into the elements. When the Pentagram is charged with the ruby red fire ofGeburah, it is more commonly known as the Star Ruby.

The traditional Hexagram (Star of David) generally corresponds with the Planets and theZodiacal Signs (and the corresponding Paths) on the Yitziratic Tree of Life. When working with

a force or energy symbolized by the Hexagram, the Hexagram should be charged with the energy

of the force, in its corresponding colors. (More instruction is given in this regard below.)

The Holy Hexagram has special correspondence with the Elements, and Chesed. When

charged with the sapphire or purple-bluish fire of Chesed, it is more commonly known as the

Star Sapphire.

When working with the Alchemical Principles, their symbols should be formulated.


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Other symbols may also be projected to assist the work. For example, consider using

numbers, letters, tattwas symbols, the Atu of Thoth, other Tarot cards, sigils, etc. We invoke

through correspondences. Will flows as directed, like an arrow unloosed in flight.

During this Step in the Ritual, your Sphere may be projected from the existing magickal

plane to another plane (elemental or general) or the sphere of a particular Sephira. This may be

done by reformulating the Sphere on the new plane according to its formula (by making theproper projections), or creating a portal (using an appropriate symbol) and projecting the Sphere

through the portal which will cause the Sphere to unformulate and reformulate according to the

laws of the new plane.

When projecting your Sphere to the sphere of a particular Sephira, your Sphere will

operate on the Tree of Life within the sphere of that Sephira.

Initiation involves experiencing, integrating and reintegrating all of the forces which are

in operation within your Sphere. These change with every step taken on the Royal Path ofInitiation, as your position on the Tree of Life changes. Therefore, there is a continual need to

work with and reintegrate energies which were the subject of prior work from the new and

evolving perspective.

Step 5. Utter corresponding Holy Names.

Uttering Holy Names is a call for Divine aid. You call aspects of the Holy One forassistance in the work, and to command the forces which are in your Minds Eye. You get in

contact with these forces through their names and correspondences. By properly formulating

your Sphere, and addressing them rightly, you naturally make contact with them. You then work

with them to gain experience, become initiated into their mysteries and evolve.

We are all being initiated into the Great Order of the Universe. Call it what you may.

Names are but labels. When you transcend the labels, we are all doing the same work andpraying to the same thing. Your gods have their names. Use them. However, it is important to

find the names that correspond with the aspects of your Sphere which are the focus of your work.

The investigation process assists in making contact.


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It is unnecessary to utter Holy Names during the projection/formulation phase. However,

you may find that this is natural and assists the process.

Once you have formulated your Sphere, and reached this Step in the Ritual, you willlikely call to or speak with the Divine (aloud or by raising your consciousness in silent speech) to

state the purpose of the working, and ask any questions, as clearly and succinctly as possible.

You might also perform invocations and/or assume God-forms to further the working and yourexperience.

Steps may be repeated as necessary to strengthen or reinforce the work. Remember,

however, to always be humble, that you are a Childe of God and that true Magick is natural andperformed by the Will of God. As you align your human aspects with the Divine, the Light and

Love of the Divine will flow through you, as if you were a transparent vessel and fountain for the

Supernal Influx. This is how you become as a source of Light and Love to others and theUniverse. You work by Gods Will.

Step 6. Equilibrate.

This is a wonderful phase where experience is gained if the Ritual has proceeded rightly.

To equilibrate, you must simply try to do so. Balance your Sphere in all directions according tothe formula being used. Use breathing and visualization techniques as you know how. Stand in

the Sign of the Cross. Pace your Sphere to circulate the energies. Form the Talismatic Atom.

Pore breathe. All (or any one) of these techniques (and many others) can help. Your abilities to

equilibrate will improve through dedicated effort and practice.

It is at this stage that you integrate the energies invoked within your Sphere. It is at this

stage when information may be received to assist your initiation into corresponding mysteries.(Information may, however, be received at any time, particularly following invocations.)

The assertion of Will in prior Steps will cause responses. Care must be taken to maintain

the formula of your Sphere during the working. This is critical to the success of the working.The Eye must stay focused on the work and the Light. Otherwise, let your mind be calm and


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peaceful, and observe the responses. Follow the current of thought created by the invocations,

carefully noting what is being received. Sit or stand. Meditate if appropriate. The goal is to

gain experience and integrate on a balanced basis.

Step 7. Perform any other corresponding work.

When you are ready, proceed to Step 7 and perform any other corresponding work.

If a material item is being prepared (such as a magickal tool, talisman, piece of jewelry,

or whatever it may be), consider charging it relatively soon after the invocations and the Sphere

is equilibrated (without any meditative or other break in between). In all other cases, it isgenerally recommended that the aspirant charge and take a Eucharist.

A Eucharist is charged with the energies invoked in the Sphere. It is designed to assist

the aspirant in integrating the energies, and furthering the Childes initiation into the

corresponding mysteries. It also assists the process of closing the working, by directing the

energies invoked within the Sphere into the Eucharist and absorbing them when consuming theEucharist.

The Eucharist should be of a substance which is in correspondence with the working. Inmany cases, a small piece of bread or a cup of water will suffice. Thelemites may use Cakes of

Light.

The Eucharist also serves as a libation. In charging the Eucharist, give thanks, adore your

god and bless the Names and forces invoked. Be humble and adoring, with a reverent and

devoted heart.

Step 8. Return, drawing all to a luminous point within, and releasing.


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This last Step is very important, and should conclude every working, without exception.

It helps keep things healthy. However, there is no need to become anxious if you forget. Just

perform this last Step whenever you remember, no matter where you are.

Simply absorb all energies invoked (and portals created) during the working with a long

deep inhale, drawing all to a luminous point within your body, visualized at the location of

Tiphareth (in the place of the Sun at or around the Solar Plexus) on the embodied Tree of Life.Hold it Let the Light shine! Then, release the point with an exhale, allowing the Light to rush

out and expand into the Universe, while your Sphere and consciousness return to normal

operating conditions here on Earth.

For those of you familiar with certain Magickal Signing, the Sign of Silence (also known

as the Sign of Hoor-Pa-Kraat or Harpocrates) would be appropriate to perform at this last Step ofthe Ritual.

Examples of How to Perform the Ritual

Examples of how to perform the Ritual are given below. No one method is preferred

over the other. It will be each aspirants task to experiment and find the methods which suit the

aspirant best for the type of work to be performed. This is how you learn the Royal Art andScience of Magick. We, of course, are here to assist. Scrolls will be issued to provide

instruction relative to each Oath of Initiation.

The most important thing about performing the Ritual is organizing your Sphere

according to a formula which corresponds with your work. How you do this is for you to decide.

Beginning. At first, you take all this in as a Childe of Earth, and begin using the formulaof the Ritual as best you can. Then, each aspect of your Sphere is addressed in turn through the

progression of the Oaths of Initiation, which are designed to bring you to the Knowledge and

Conversation of your Holy Guardian Angel and assist in the production of the Virgin Daughterall along the way. We attain through the practical experience we gain in our work. Note that the

Virgin Daughter is produced from the Childe of Earth. Therefore, aspire to rise from the human

to the Divine. Strive to do so. Step into and work in the Light. Let the Light be your guide.Know that you can attain, and that the Universe supports you in doing so.


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Drawing the Ritual. As suggested above, the Ritual does not have to be performed

physically. It can be performed mentally with equal success. However, care must be taken to

focus your mind and assert your Will to accomplish each Step in the Ritual. To help you do this,

consider drawing how your Sphere will be organized during your working. Draw your Sphere asa Magick Circle, and place the cardinal points about it. Assign the elements to the quarters

according to the formula employed. Identify the location of the Sephiroth represented on the

floor of your Sphere. (Consider the ceiling, which is something to rise through when Rising onthe Planes.) Use corresponding colored inks if possible. The drawing will assist you in

completing the formula of your Sphere for your working, and reinforcing or reaffirming it during

your working by simply looking at it.

Using your Minds Eye. We work on the interior of the Universe. For this reason, it is

necessary to learn to see with your Minds Eye. To assist you in doing this, consider that yourbody is an elaborate vessel created to permit the Divine to manifest, work and gain experiencehere on Earth. Consider also that you are a point of consciousness for the Divine, that the Divine

resides within and that the Eye of your God is always on you and in you looking out. To align

your vision, visualize the Eye in a Triangle upon your brow in the center of your forehead. Lookthrough this Eye with your mind, and focus it on your working in the Light. This will become

easier and natural to do over time.

Proceeding through the Steps. The more you work with the formula of the Ritual, the

more natural it will become to you. Acknowledge the Steps in your Minds Eye and assert yourWill to organize your Sphere. This is all that is required. See what is to be seen. When

embodying the Tree of Life, see it. See the Pillars, see the Sephiroth in position, and eventuallysee the connecting Paths. Use all white spheres at first when embodying the Tree of Life.

Coloration and other visualizations will naturally evolve as you progress in your initiation. As

you focus on something, acknowledge its correspondences. This will help invoke and/orreinforce the presence of the force. As you assign the elements to their quadrants, place symbols

of the elements in the quadrants, project the elements with your Will to their assigned positions,

and do anything else which helps you do what must be done.

Examine your Sphere in your Minds Eye. Move around it. Although there is formula to

movement (which will be the subject of future Scrolls), initially pick a direction. Generally, start

in the east, which is the place of the Rising Sun, and move right or left around the circumferenceof your Sphere according to the formula you are using (given above). Every time you move, you

see the corresponding forces, acknowledge them (which invokes and reinforces them) and then

you move on. In this way, you strengthen and reinforce your Sphere with every movement.


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Be ever mindful that you are a Childe of God operating in your Sphere. To help you

connect to this, see the Angelic Ring above your head, which is formed along the Path of Daleth

connecting Chokmah and Binah in the embodied Tree of Life. An alternative visualization

would be a Cone of Power emanating from Kether in the embodied Tree of Life and connectingto Chokmah and Binah to form a Conical Hat of Light. The same may also be visualized as a

three-sided Pyramid of Light formed by the Supernal Triangle, with the Eye ever present in the

center thereof. See and feel the Light above you and emanating from within you, illuminingyour Sphere and its nature, powers and mysteries. Let the Light and Love of the Divine shine

through. As indicated above, if you step into the Light and focus on it, it will guide you.

Performing the Ritual Physically. Our work begins on Earth, rises into higher planes and

returns to Earth. As much of our work occurs on the interior planes of the Universe, performing

the Ritual physically only serves to assist in focusing the Eye and asserting the Will to preparethe Sphere for the work. This can be helpful, especially at first (and is recommended), but isunnecessary. The Ritual, in its simplest form, can be performed by starting in the center of your

Sphere and then turning to each cardinal direction, following the formula you are using. As you

do so, you project, reinforce and acknowledge the formula of the direction you are facing, whichis the focus of your Eye. By focusing your Eye in a direction, and acknowledging the

correspondences, you initiate a Will current to accomplish the work.

For those of you who work with the Thelemic pantheon, the Thelemic formula is

commonly performed while reciting the adoration used in Liber Resh vel Helios, which is fromthe Stele of Revealing and in the Book of the Law. This is set forth in an appendix, and is given

for informational purposes. Take note how a Sign of Projection (also known as the Sign ofHorus or the Sign of the Enterer) is given from the center towards each quarter, and then the

Childe returns facing the east in the Sign of Silence to equilibrate the Sphere.

The Ritual of the Stars is given for you to develop according to your own ingenium. It is

something for you to learn and your Angel to teach. Whether you use magical tools, trace Stars

or other Holy Symbols, or simply move through focusing your Minds Eye is up to you. In allcases, your movement should be poetic and graceful, yet ever forceful as and when appropriate.

As an alternative to the Sign of Projection, consider the following. Cup your left hand

(finger tips up) withdrawn to your side. Symbolically consider this your Cup. With your righthand, make the Sign of Benediction, which is made by pointing the index and middle fingers,

placing the thumb against them, and curling the other two fingers to the palm. Symbolically


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consider this your Wand. To project, bring your right hand in the Sign of Benediction to either

your Third Eye or your Heart. Contemplate the direction you are facing and the correspondences

to focus the Eye. Then point the right hand forward in the Sign of Benediction, extending yourarm, and assert your Will to formulate your Sphere in the direction you face. Once you feel you

have completed the projection in this direction, stop the flow of the current, bring your right hand

to your lips and kiss your pointed figures to affirm your work is an act of Love. Proceed on.

Holding an unlit stick of corresponding incense in your right hand while performing the

initial projections is also appropriate. The incense can then be charged with a projection

corresponding with the purpose of the working, lit and used to consecrate the Sphere to theaccomplishment of the work.

Projections may be performed quarter-by-quarter or by addressing all quarters at once.Proceed however works best for you (depending on the circumstances of your working), ever

keeping the Eye focused on the formula of the Sphere, the Light and the work.

For those of your familiar with magickal signing, projections may be made or assisted by

making the appropriate magickal sign of the element or Sephira in each quarter. For example,

when working with a general elemental formula, the sign of each element could made facing the

corresponding quarter. When working with a single element, the sign of that element would bemade towards all quarters. Similarly, when working with a particular Sephira, the sign

corresponding to that Sephira would be made towards all quarters. When signing, considerprojecting a corresponding Star or Symbol as a pulse of Light from the body as the sign is made.This will aid your work.

Other techniques for making projections include bowing with praying hands (touchingthe chest with hands just below the chin) towards each quarter. Also, saluting and hailing the

quarters (done by taking both hands at the heart and raising the right hand to salute and bringing

the left hand back below the left hip). When saluting, use the movement of the hands to further

focus your Mind and assert your Will to accomplish the work. Then hail in the forces which are

in focus of the Eye, acknowledging their Names, correspondences and the formula of the Sphere.

The Study of other Rituals and Materials


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The System of Initiation we offer through the Sanctuary of Thoth is intended to be

supplemented by all of your life experience (as you seek answers and meaning) and study of

other magickal and mystical practices. The System is given to assist you in staying focused onthe initiation process, so it can proceed in an orderly manner and in a healthy, balanced way.

There is Divine Joy in the work itself. May you find and experience this, and be healed in the

work.

Your study of other ritual will assist you in performing the Ritual of the Stars. For this

reason, it is encouraged. Learning how forces are awakened and stirred in and through other

ritual will assist you in initiating Will currents in your projections. Perform other ritual if youWill, or simply consider other ritual as you develop your own Ritual of the Stars.

May the issuance of this Scroll further initiation into the Great Order of Universe, and theGreat Work of Thelema, and bring healing to the Womb of the Goddess, to the Glory of the Most

High! So mote it be! So it shall be! So be it! So it is! Through the Planes, by Thy Will!!!

Hail Heru-Ra-Ha!

Hail Thoth!

Hail unto our Lady Babylon!

Hail unto The Holy Guardian Angel!

Our Love and Blessings unto Thee Nuit!

Blessed by Thy Names, Unto the Age of Ages!

AMEN!!!

Frater AHBH AChD

(Brian Goldstein)

For the Sanctuary of Thoth


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TABLE OF STARS AND SYMBOLS

Your Focus: Attributions: Corresponding Stars and Symbols:

ElementalEarth

Earth, Malkuth,Saturn

Earth Pentagram (Green). Sigil of Elemental Earth. TheEarth Tattwa (Prithivi Yellow Square). Tarot: Atu XXI

(the Universe), the Disks, the four 10s (and, in a more

exalted manner, the Princesses). Zodiacal Signs: Capricorn,Taurus and Virgo. Heh final of the Tetragrammaton. The

Daughter.

Elemental

Air

Yesod, the

Middle Pillar on

the Tree of Life

Air Pentagram (Yellow). Sigil of Elemental Air. The Air

Tattwa (Vayu Blue Circle). Tarot: Atu O (the Fool), the

Swords, the Princes, the four 6s. Zodiacal Signs: Libra,

Aquarius and Gemini. Vau of the Tetragrammaton. TheSon.

ElementalWater

Hod, Chesed,Binah

Water Pentagram (Blue). Sigil of Elemental Water. TheWater Tattwa (Apas Silver Crescent). Tarot: Atu XII (the

Hanged Man), the Cups, the Queens, the four 3s. Zodiacal

Signs: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces. Heh of the Tetragrammaton.The Mother.

ElementalFire

Netzach,Geburah,

Chokmah

Fire Pentagram (Red). Sigil of Elemental Fire. The FireTattwa (Agni or Tejas Red Triangle). Tarot: Atu XX (the

Aeon), the Wands, the Knights (Kings), the four 2s.

Zodiacal Signs: Aries, Leo and Sagittarius. Yod of theTetragrammaton. The Father.

Spirit Spirit Pentagrams (Active and Passive). Sigil of Spirit. TheSpirit Tattwa (Akasa Indigo Egg). Tarot: Atu XX (theAeon). The Rose of Ruby on the Cross of Gold.

Earth Malkuth, Saturn,Path of Tau

The Hexagrams of Earth (Black) with the Sigil of Earth inthe center (this is the Mark of the Beast formed by the unity

of the Circle and the Cross). Tarot: Atu XXI (the

Universe), the four 10s. Heh final of the Tetragrammaton.The Daughter.

The Moon Yesod, Binah,Path of Gimel

The Lunar Hexagrams (Violet Indigo, or Silver) with theSigil of the Moon in the center. Tarot: the four 9s. Simply

note the higher attributions.

Mercury Hod, Chokmah,

Path of Beth

The Mercury Hexagrams (Orange Violet) with the Sigil of

Mercury in the center. Tarot: the four 8s. Simply note the

higher attributions.

Venus Netzach, Chesed,

Path of Daleth

The Venus Hexagrams (Emerald Amber) with the Sigil of

Venus in the center. Tarot: the four 7s. Simply note thehigher attributions.


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The Sun Tiphareth, Path

of Resh

The Solar Hexagrams (Yellow (Gold) Rose Pink) with the

Sigil of the Sun in the center. Tarot: the four 6s. The

Hebrew letters Resh and Vau.

Mars Geburah, Path of

Peh

The Mars Hexagrams (Scarlet Red Orange, or simply

Ruby Red) with the Sigil of Mars in the center. Tarot: thefour 5s. The Hebrew letter Peh.

Jupiter Chesed, Kether,Path of Kaph

The Jupiter Hexagrams (Blue Deep violet) with the Sigilof Jupiter in the center. Tarot: the four 4s. The Hebrew

letter Kaph. Simply note the higher attribution to Kether.

Saturn Earth, Path of

Tau

The Saturn Hexagrams (Black Crimson) with the Sigil of

Saturn in the center. The Hebrew letter Tau.

Path of(Aleph)

Elemental Air Atu 0 (the Fool). The Air Pentagram (Sky Blue Bright

Pale Yellow) with the Hebrew letter Aleph in the center.

Path of

(Beth)

Mercury Atu I (the Magus). The Mercury Hexagram (Purple

Yellow) with the Hebrew letter Beth in the center.

Path of (Gimel)

The Moon Atu II (the Priestess). The Moon Hexagram (Silver Blue)

with the Hebrew letter Gimel in the center.

Path of (Daleth)

Venus, an aspectof the Goddess

Atu III (the Empress). The Venus Hexagram (Sky Blue Emerald Green) with the Hebrew letter Daleth in the center.

Path of (Heh)

Aquarius Atu XVII (the Star). Saturn Hexagram (Sky Blue Violet),with a Hebrew letter Heh in the center.

Path of (Vau)

Taurus Atu V (the Hierophant). Venus Hexagram (Deep Indigo

Red Orange) with a Hebrew letter Vau in the center.

Path of

(Zayin) Gemini Atu VI (the Lovers). Mercury Hexagram (Pale Mauve Orange) with the Hebrew letter Zayin in the center.

Path of )Cheth(

Cancer Atu VII (the Chariot). Unicursal Hexagram of the Moon(Maroon Amber) with the Hebrew letter Cheth in the

center.

Path of (Teth)

Leo Atu XI (Lust). Unicursal Hexagram of the Sun (Deep

Purple Yellow (Greenish)) with the Hebrew letter Teth in

the center.

Path of )Yod(

Virgo Atu IX (the Hermit). Mercury Hexagram (Slate Grey

Green (Yellowish)) with the Hebrew letter Yod in thecenter.

Path of (Kaph)

Jupiter Atu X (the Wheel). Jupiter Hexagram (Blue Violet) withthe Hebrew letter Kaph in the center.

Path of (Lamed)

Libra Atu VIII (Adjustment). Venus Hexagram (Blue EmeraldGreen) with the Hebrew letter Lamed in the center.

Path of (Mem)

Elemental Water Atu XII (the Hanged Man). Water Pentagram (Sea Green Deep Blue) with the Hebrew letter Mem in the center.


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Path of (Nun)

Scorpio Atu XIII (Death). Mars Hexagram (Dull Brown Green

Blue) with the Hebrew letter Nun in the center.

Path of (Samekh)

Sagittarius Atu XIV (the Art). Jupiter Hexagram (Yellow Blue) with

the Hebrew letter Samekh in the center.

Path of (Ayin)

Capricorn Atu XV (the Devil). Saturn Hexagram (Black Indigo)

with the Hebrew letter Ayin in the center.

Path of (Peh)

Mars Atu XVI (the Tower). Mars Hexagram (Red Scarlet) with

the Hebrew letter Peh in the center.

Path of (Tzaddi)

Aries Atu IV (the Emperor). Mars Hexagram (Red Scarlet) with

the Hebrew letter Tzaddi in the center.

Path of (Qoph)

Pisces Atu XVIII (the Moon). Jupiter Hexagram (Buff-flecked

Silver White Crimson (Ultra-Violet)) with the Hebrew

letter Qoph in the center.

Path of ((Resh The Sun Atu XIX (the Sun). Unicursal Hexagram of the Sun (GoldYellow Orange) with the Hebrew letter Resh in the center.Path of (Shin)

Fire and Spirit. Atu XX (the Aeon). Fire Pentagram (Vermillion Glowing

Orange Scarlet) with the Hebrew letter Shin in the center.

Path of (Tau)

Saturn and Earth. Atu XXI (the Universe). Earth Pentagram (Black) with a

Saturn Hexagram (Black Indigo) in the midst and the letter

Tau in the center thereof.

AlchemicalMercury

The Triangle andHexagram

The symbol of Alchemical Mercury.

Alchemical

Sulphur

The Triangle and

Hexagram

The symbol of Alchemical Sulphur (the Sword of Steel).

Alchemical

Salt

The Triangle and

Hexagram

The symbol of Alchemical Salt (the Wanded Wheel).

Notes regarding Hexagrams: Traditional (versus Unicursal) Hexagrams are generallyrecommended, except where noted above. All refer to the Yitziratic Tree of Life.

Notes regarding Colors: If more than one color is given, the first color given is in the QueenScale (referring to Water) and the second color given is in the Knight (or King) Scale (referring

to Fire). The Fire is in the Water. Accordingly, the Star referenced should be traced or outlined

mentally in the color of the Water (the first color given) and charged (or filled) with the color ofthe Fire (the second color given). The Elemental colors may be further tuned to a particular

Sephira using the color scales given in Crowleys books 777and The Book of Thoth.


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End Notes:

The information provided in this Scroll is intended to be a guide to the Royal Path of

Initiation all the way to the attainment of the Knowledge and Conversation of the Holy GuardianAngel. As you work and progress, the Virgin Daughter will evolve within. As you address each

aspect of your Sphere in turn, all aspects of the work will further unfold and build, and your

Sphere will become a finely tuned Jewel of Light that will serve you in the Great Work and inwhich you will find your True Self. There is Unity between the Great World and the Little

World. May you discover your Starry heritage, your True Self and your True Will, and then do

that Will out of Love as a devout servant and initiate of the Great Order of the Universe.

Additional scrolls will be issued expanding upon the work recommended in connection

with each Oath, the Ritual of the Stars and the other magickal practices of the Sanctuary.

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THE ADORATION FROM THE STELE OF REVEALING

(Also from The Book of the Law, Chapter III, verses 37 and 38.)

[Ritual notes in brackets.]

[Begin in the Sign of the Blazing Star, and say:]

Unity uttermost showed!

I adore the might of Thy breath,

Supreme and terrible God,

Who makest the gods and death

To tremble before Thee:-

I, I adore thee!

Appear on the throne of Ra!

Open the ways of the Khu!

Lighten the ways of the Ka!

The ways of the Khabs run through

To stir me or still me!

Aum! let it fill me!

The Light is mine: its rays consume

Me: I have made a secret door

Into the House of Ra [Sign east to the horizon] and Tum [Sign west to the horizon],

Of Kephra [Sign north to horizon and nadir] and of Ahathoor [Sign south to horizon and zenith].


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[still in center, face east, Sign and equilibrate] I am thy Theban, o Mentu,

The prophet Ankh-f-n-Khonsu!

By Bes-na-Maut my breast I beat;

By wise Ta-Nech I weave my spell.

Show thy star-splendor, O Nuith!

Bid me within thine House to dwell,

O winged snake of light, Hadith!

Abide with me, Ra-Hoor-Khuit!

Notes on Magickal Signing:

The Sign of the Blazing Star is made by crossing the arms on the chest, right arm over theleft.

When signing east, west, north and south, the Sign of the Enterer (also known as the Signof Horus or of Projection) is traditionally made by withdrawing the hands to the side ofthe head next to the eyes, stepping forward with the left foot and at the same time

thrusting both hands forward to straighten the arms while pointing the fingers, bowing the

head between the arms and looking forward down the arms and hands in the direction of

the projection.

To equilibrate in the enter, the Sign of Silence (also known as the Sign of Hoor-pa-kraator Harpocrates) is traditionally made by stomping the left foot, placing the right foot in

the cusp of the left foot, bringing the left elbow up so the arm is horizontal, pointing theindex finger on the left hand so it is vertical and placing it on the lower lip so it is in the

median line of the body.

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