Ritual for Generation of Magical Force
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The purpose of these sample rituals was not to give you a finished ritual, but to teach you the method of ritual construction. Therefore, I intentionally left some parts to be developed by you. (These increase as the rituals progress.) Nonetheless, let's go through your questions.
@kerlem93 said
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"Double cube Altar at center of actual circle (representing a phallic stone, or the "cube in the circle" of CCXX II:7)."I plan on constructing the double cube altar myself. The only question I have on this is, what is the significance of the two faces of the cubes that are inside facing each other and not counted as part of the 10 outward facing sides that represent the 10 sepheroth? "
They don't represent anything. They don't exiist. A "double cube altar" isn't necessarily made of two cubes - it's just twice as high as it is wide and broad. Even if you make it out of two separate cubes, the interior faces symbolically don't exist.
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"The circle is the circumference of the Zodiac."What does this mean? How is this applied as an instruction for creating the circle? "
It could mean quite a few things. You don't actually have to do anything with it at all, other than acknowledge the essential symbolism of the rising creative symbol (the altar) in the middle of the zodiac. Or, a simple way to make it more concrete is to make your circle from the 12 zodiacal Tarot trumps, perhaps oriented as the sky is at the time of your operation. There are other possibilities, left to your creativity.
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"Altar cloth, candles, etc. conform to Chokmah's numbers and colors."Can you give an example of what color altar cloth to use in this case? What color candles and how many should be on the altar? I understand that the can be found in 777, but if I have an example of what would be suitable then I can compare it to what is in 777 and make sure that I am interpreting it correctly. "
Really, you should look this up! All you need to look up are: What are Chokmah's numbers and colors?
There is no "right" answer here or, rather, there are many right answers. Most commonly, Chokmah is associated with the numnber 2. It's colors are pure soft blue (King), light gray (Queen), blue pearl gray (Prince), and white, flecked with the three primary colors (Princess). Altar cloths are nearly always in Queen Scale colors for the Sephiroth, but that isn't invariable. I'd be inclined to use a gray cloth.
I recommend always using white candles unless you have a specific reason to do something else.
One approach to the number of candles would be to have 2, at the two upper corners of the altar or, better yet, on tall standing candlesticks either side of the altar - for example.
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"Vestments as deemed suitable, but with a white or soft gray countercharge."What are some examples of suitable vestments? What is meant by countercharge? "
I am not going to pick your clothes for you!
Countercharge: Some use of color set in contrast or juxtaposition to the rest of your attire. For example, a white or gray sash or color or mantle or jock strap or whatever.
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"At least the Cup, Censer, and Candle should be on the altar to symbolized the Supernal Triad;"Only one candle is mentioned here. Earlier it was suggested that the number of candles should correspond to Chokmah's number. Does that mean that there should be two candles, not one? "
Excellent question, and does seem inconsistent. Part of the ambiguity is because I keep throwing out possibilities from which you can choose, trying to get you to struggle with this as the best way for you to learn.
Consider, for example: Two candles marking the altar - as mentioned before - but, in the center of the altar, a third candle (intentionally different so that it's not part of the same set - for example, use tapers otherwise and make this one a votive) as the apex of a triangle of the other two items.
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"a Lingam symbol may stand in their midst, upon the Enochian Tablet of Union;"Does anyone know where to get a quality replica of the 'Tablet of Union'? or is it better to create your own. If so, does anyone know where to find some instructions on this? "
I am immeasurably pleased that you did not ask me where to buy a dildo.
You can get a Tablet of Union here: aumha.org/arcane/enoch.htm
Download and install the Enochian font on that page first, and then click on the Tablet of Union and it will appear as a full color tablet with Enochian characters."
"and the Fire Wand or Magick Lance is recommended to represent Chokmah and Will."Is the Fire Wand placed on the Tablet of Union also? "
Figure it out.
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"Other Chokmah emblems may be incorporated as available and deemed suitable."Does anyone have any ideas on emblems that they like, or have used? "
Look some up. Dig through all the different Chokmah columns in 777 or 776 1/2, find something suitable.
For example, it probably isn't practical to put an ibis on the altar (too much bird shit to deal with), but a statue of an ibis might do. Or a star ruby or turqoise (or something made of these). Or a line of cocaine (drawn nice and straight to symbolize Chokmah as the geometric line). Or your dick. Whatever seems practical.
"Also, I am planning on performing the ritual with at least one other person, and possibly a couple more. Are there any adaptions that would need to be made to the script or the actions of each participant of the ritual in order for it to be effective for all the participants? Any recommendations on how the script could be read in turns by the different participants, or should one person do all of the spoken parts?"
This is one of the most superb areas for you and your coworkers to work this through as an exercise.
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I appreciate you taking the time to answer these things. I know it seems pretty silly when you are a pro, but from where I am looking at things, it is often difficult to separate critical elements of the operation from elements of the operation that you can be flexible, and experimented with. And then, of course, there is also the issue of being familiar enough with the variables to be flexible in ways that are harmonious with the operation at hand.
"The circle is the circumference of the Zodiac.
"What does this mean? How is this applied as an instruction for creating the circle?
It could mean quite a few things. You don't actually have to do anything with it at all"
"Ok, good. I just wanted to make sure I wasn't missing something that I should be doing there.
Altar cloth, candles, etc. conform to Chokmah's numbers and colors.
"Can you give an example of what color altar cloth to use in this case? What color candles and how many should be on the altar? I understand that the can be found in 777, but if I have an example of what would be suitable then I can compare it to what is in 777 and make sure that I am interpreting it correctly.
"Really, you should look this up! All you need to look up are: What are Chokmah's numbers and colors?"
"I wasn't sure on the appropriate color scale to be using in this case. I'm still a bit confused on when one would want to use the different color scales based on the goal that they are aiming at.
"I recommend always using white candles unless you have a specific reason to do something else."
Ah, see, I'll take your recommendation on that, but I'm glad I asked.
"Vestments as deemed suitable, but with a white or soft gray countercharge.
"What are some examples of suitable vestments? What is meant by countercharge?
"I am not going to pick your clothes for you!
Countercharge: Some use of color set in contrast or juxtaposition to the rest of your attire. For example, a white or gray sash or color or mantle or jock strap or whatever."
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"Fair enough, if you're not going to pick my clothes for me.
I was mainly thinking of the color issue again and now I understand what countercharge means."At least the Cup, Censer, and Candle should be on the altar to symbolized the Supernal Triad;
"Only one candle is mentioned here. Earlier it was suggested that the number of candles should correspond to Chokmah's number. Does that mean that there should be two candles, not one?
"Excellent question, and does seem inconsistent. Part of the ambiguity is because I keep throwing out possibilities from which you can choose, trying to get you to struggle with this as the best way for you to learn.
Consider, for example: Two candles marking the altar - as mentioned before - but, in the center of the altar, a third candle (intentionally different so that it's not part of the same set - for example, use tapers otherwise and make this one a votive) as the apex of a triangle of the other two items."
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"Makes sense. Thanks!
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@kerlem93 said
"I wasn't sure on the appropriate color scale to be using in this case. I'm still a bit confused on when one would want to use the different color scales based on the goal that they are aiming at. "
And you're right, that's a complicated subject that requires some "seasoning." A good rule of thumb is to use what you see on the Tree of Life - Queen Scale for sephiroth, King Scale for paths - and only vary from that when you have a specific reason.
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"I am immeasurably pleased that you did not ask me where to buy a dildo."
Aww, shoot. I was hoping to get a hot tip on a supplier of adult toys while I was at it. Can I use a double ended dildo, since it might better represent the number 2 of Chokmah? Just kidding!
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@kerlem93 said
"When it says to vibrate the divine hierarchy of Chokmah, does that include Yah (Chokmah's divine name) or just Razial (Archangel) and Ophanim (Angelic Choir)?"
The hierachy begins with the Divine Name so, yes, include it.
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@kerlem93 said
"This divine hierarchy of Chokmah is vibrated at the center of each of the Saturn hexagrams when doing the invoking and banishing hexagram rituals for Chokmah, not the God Name of Saturn (YHVH Elohim), is that right?"
Yes. But they aren't "Saturn hexagrams." (It would mislead you to think of it in those terms.) The top point is used for each of the Supernals, so these are actually Chokmah hexagrams.
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As an equivalent, for comparison: The bottom point is used not only for Yesod/Moon, but also for Malkuth and the lunar nodes. But if you use it for Malkuth it is no longer a lunar hexagram, it's a Malkuth hexagram.