I suggest reading 'Commentaries on the Holy books' and other papers.
This will explain who one can get to the grade of 5=6.
The Vision and the Voice is the key to going further in the A.'.A.'.
As far as Lineage is concerned, I feel that the A.'. A.'. is an Inner work.
Not an outer conference of initiations.
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Kohen ha-Gadhol
Just keep in mind that the degree of Minerval is an 'Introductory' Degree, and you have no real 'Ties' with the Order. This is a great time/ gestation period to feel out the O.T.O. and see what you think.
Also, to attend Gnostic Mass is a very great experience, and I highly encourage this.
Just from personal experience I enjoyed every bit of all of the initiations that I took:-) I was at one time a Chartered initiator myself, as well as a Chartered body master. I conducted many initiations, and from both perspectives, they are, or can be a great experience, depending on where and what body you are taking your degrees through.
I would suggest that you don't double jump and take 1st degree upon the same occasion. Take your Minerval if it be your will, and stay in it for a while.
Just personal opinion again.
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Kohen ha-Gadhol
Another great book is "The Magick of Thelema" by Brother Lon Duquette.
I take it the 'ABRAHADABRA' you are speaking of is Rodney's book?
another good book is 'Modern Magick'. Although it is not 'Thelemic', it is a great starter book and is Golden Dawn based.
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Kohen ha-Gadhol
In my experience, with performing the Mass of the Holy Ghost, it is not necessarily the 'Semen' that we are looking for, but the refined 'post' Seminal fluid...the clear substance that is like dew. It is just as effective now (Post Vasectomy) as it was before...If not more effective!
This is the elixir that one is looking for. Whether it be to ingest, or used for Talismanic purposes.
We are also looking for the heightened state of consciousness during the Climax to cast ones enchantment so to speak.
This of course is my own personal opinion, and as Jim has stated, I think it be best to perform experiments of your own to ascertain what is effective for you.
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Kohen ha-Gadhol
I have found that the recipe in Rodney Orpheus' book, "ABRAHADABRA"
Is great!!!
As for the other ingredient...I cannot disclose what two ingredients I use.
Referring back to the book though, I would say it is a very efficient and safe way of making them.
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Kohen ha-Gadhol
93 Jim,
So in reference to the four great princes of hell, you are indeed speaking of the Abra-melin working, yes? Where once you have attained Knowledge and Conversation with your H.G.A. , immediately after, you do utilize the four great princes.
The same could be achieved by Liber Samekh as well yes?
We are speaking of 'Inner workings' in the achievement of the grade of 5=6, or the 'Christing point' where one achieves the knowledge and conversation of their H.G.A. (Tiphareth), or are we speaking of 'Outer' initiations conferred?
Just a question...Or two:-)
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Kohen ha-Gadhol
I personally have found it beneficent upon rising, and doing the first Adoration of Ra, that immediately after I will use the stanza 'Unity uttermost showed, I adore the might of thy breath, etc."
For the noon adoration, and the evening adoration I don't use the Stanza, but at the Midnight adoration, or upon retiring, I will use the Stanza again.
(I include the signs of the grades in each quarter as well, and visualize the god-form appropriate with each.)
In addition I also do Lunar adorations.
(Liber Qoph vel HECATE)
Sub Figura C
These include a general one for the Lunar adoration, as well as one for the Waxing Moon, one for the full moon, one for the waning moon, and one for the dark, or new moon.
There is however the traditional: 'Aum! tat savitur verenyam, Bhargo devasya dimahi, Dhio yo na pratyodayat.
(Much shorter and to the point.)
Just a personal preference on how I encompass Resh into my daily practices.
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Kohen ha-Gadhol