20 April - (Earth) Liber LXV, 1:23-24
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23. Not aloud shall they praise thee; but in the night watch one shall steal close, and grip thee with the secret grip; another shall privily cast a crown of violets over thee; a third shall greatly dare, and press mad lips to thine.
24. Yea! the night shall cover all, the night shall cover all. -
Reminds me so much of a verse I heard read and quoted often as a boy:
"Everyone who does evil hates the light, and will not come into the light for fear that his deeds will be exposed." John 3:20
vs 18-24 of this chapter of Liber LXV seem to be strong refutation of that stance, contradicting, explaining why, and speaking with the same authority. Verse 22 even has the speaker using the same wording as Jesus' beginning blessings at the Sermon on the Mount: (Happy are they that praise thee; for they see thee with Mine eyes).
In other words, it really feels like he's speaking to an old aeon, Christian mentality to initiate them into something new.
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In my experience, this verse's description is so literal (except for the violets - don't remember that part happening) that I've possibly never looked at it symbolically or allegorically at all. It just seems to describe routine fact.
Which means... I should probably spend my time reflecting on it symbolically or allegorically.
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Public displays are rarely truthful moments. The congratulatory hand shake is a photo-op, not a genuine sign of praise or appreciation. Trust rather to the gesture that in no way can be construed as an attempt to show the world something. The same goes for public criticism and condemnation—there is almost always a political motivation behind such displays.
In this there is a little echo of working "without lust of result."
Love and Will
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This makes me think of my personal reluctance to receive a gift or recognition. Albeit, there is a part of me that would want nothing else but to receive these gifts, recognition, and just a plain old "atta boy". However, with these things there seems to always be an allegiance you must give to the person giving you the gift, for example. There might be expectations that next time - you'll give them a gift. I'll scratch your back if you scratch mine.
However, a head nod suffices. Something done in the dark of the mind, an unspoken gesture, a passing recognition. I've always hallowed these as much greater than an open kiss. It is almost like you're mate speaking in their sleep of how much they love you...lets just hope they're dreaming of you..lol.
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This brings to mind things that occur in my sleep that I have trouble comprehending in the morning.
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- Not aloud shall they praise thee; but in the night watch one shall steal close, and grip thee with the secret grip; another shall privily cast a crown of violets over thee; a third shall greatly dare, and press mad lips to thine.
- Yea! the night shall cover all, the night shall cover all.
This appears to be talking about the new age of horus using the symbolic expression of the trinity. It also appears to be symbols close to the death of Christ but it is a different fashion of not creating death but of creating new life while still concealed in darkness.
The first hint was “not aloud they shall praise thee” and goes on to how thee shall be praised.