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LIBER COLLEGII SANCTI
Sub Figura CLXXXV
Being the Tasks of the Grades,
and their Oaths,
proper to Liber XIII,
the publications of the
A.'. A.'.
in Class D from A to G.
This paper is to be returned to the A.'. A.'. by the Neophyte
introducing through his Zelator.
A.'. A.'. Publication in Class D.
A.
THE TASK OF A PROBATIONER.
0. Let any person be received by a Neophyte, the latterbeing responsible to his Zelator.
1. The period of Probation shall be at least one year.
2. The aspirant to the A.'. A.'. shall hear the Lection(Liber LXI) and
this note of his office; IF HE WILL, shall then procurethe robe of a
Probationer; shall choose with deep forethought and intensesolemnity a
motto.
3. On reception, he shall receive the robe, sign the formprovided and
repeat the oath appointed, and receive the First Volumeof the Book.
4. He shall commit a chapter of Liber LXV to memory; andfurthermore,
he shall study the Publications of the A.'. A.'. in ClassB, and apply
himself to such practices of Scientific Illuminism asseemeth him good.
5. Beside all this, he shall perform any tasks that theA.'. A.'. may
see fit to lay upon him. Let him be mindful that theword Probationer
is no idle term, but that the Brothers will in many asubtle way
'prove' him, when he knoweth it not.
6. When the sun shall next enter the sign under whichhe hath been
received, his initiation may be granted unto him. Heshall keep himself
free from all other engagements for one whole week fromthat date.
7. He may at any moment withdraw from his associationwith the
A.'. A.'., simply notifying the Neophyte who introducedhim.
8. He shall everywhere proclaim openly his connectionwith the
A.'. A.'. and speak of It and Its principles (even solittle as he
understandeth) for that mystery is the enemy of Truth.
One month before the completion of his year, he shalldeliver a copy of
the Record of his year's work to the Neophyte introducing,and repeat
to him his chosen chapter of Liber LXV.
9. He shall hold himself chaste, and reverent toward hisbody, for that
the ordeal of initiation is no light one. This is ofpeculiar importance in last two months of his Probation.
10. Thus and not otherwise may he attain the great reward:YEA, MAY HE
OBTAIN THE GREAT REWARD!
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Liberty Life
Power Putrefaction
Destiny Death
THE OATH OF THE PROBATIONER.
I,___________________________________________________,being of sound
mind and Body, on this _____________ day
of____________________________________________ (An _________Sun in
________________________degrees) do hereby resolve: inthe Presence of
_________________________________, a Neophyre of the A.'.A.'. To
prosecute the Great Work: which is, to obtain a scientificknowledge of
the nature and powers of my own being.
May the A.'. A.'. crown the work, lend me of its wisdomin the work,
enable me to understand the work!
Reverence, duty, sympathy, devotion, fidelity, trust doI bring to the
A.'. A.'., and in one year from this date may I be admittedto the
knowlegde and conversation of the A.'. A.'.!
Witness my hand____________________________________
Motto______________________________________________
Love Light
Passion Preception
Debauch Darkness
This paper is to be returned to the Chancellor of theA.'. A.'.
through the Zelator admitting.
A.'. A.'.
Publication in Class D
B.
TASK OF A NEOPHYTE
0. Let any Probationer who has accomplished his task tothe
satisfaction of the A.'. A.'. be instructed in the propercourse of
procedure: which is: -- Let him read through this noteof his office,
and sign it, paying the sum of One Guinea for Liber VIIwhich will be
given him on his initiation, and One Guinea for thisPortfolio of Class
D publications, B - G. Let him obtain the robe of a Neophyte,and
entrust the same to the care of his Neophyte.
He shall choose a new motto with deep forethought andintense
solemnity, as expressing the clearer consciousness ofhis Aspiration
which the year's Probation has given him.
Let him make an appointment with his Neophyte at the pleasureof the
the latter for the ceremony of Initiation.
1. The Neophyte shall not proceed to the grade of Zelatorin less than
eight months; but shall hold himself free for four daysfor advancement
at the end of that period.
2. He shall pass the four tests called the Powers of theSphinx.
3. He shall apply himself to understand the nature ofhis Initiation.
4. He shall commit to memory a chapter of Liber VII; andfurthermore,
he shall study and practice a chapter of Liber O in allits branches:
also he shall begin to study Liber H and some commonlyaccepted method
of divination. He will further be examined in his powerof Journeying
in the Spirit Vision.
5. Beside all this, he shall perform any tasks that hisZelator in the
name of the A.'. A.'. and by its authority may see fitto lay upon him.
Let him be mindful that the word Neophyte is no idleterm, but that in
many a subtle way the new nature will stir within him,when he knoweth
it not.
6. When the sun shall next enter the sigh 240 (degrees)to that under
which he hath been received, his advancement may be grantedunto him.
He shall keep himself free from all other engagementsfor four whole
days from that date.
7. He may at any moment withdraw from his associationwith the A.'.
A.'., simply notifying the Zelator who introduced him.
8. He shall everywhere proclaim openly his connectionwith the A.'.
A.'. and speak of It and Its principles (even so littleas he
understandeth) for that mystery is the enemy of Truth.
Furthermore, he shall construct the magic Pentacle, accordingto the
instruction in Liber A.
One month before the completion of his eight months, heshall deliver a
copy of his Record to his Zelator, pass the necessarytests, and repeat
to him his chosen chapter of Liber VII.
9. He shall in every way fortify his body according tothe advice of
his Zelator, for that the ordeal of advancement is nolight one.
10. Thus and not otherwise may he obtain the great reward:YEA, MAY HE
OBTAIN THE GREAT REWARD!
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THE OATH OF A NEOPHYTE
I,________________________________________________, (oldmotto) being
of sound mind and Body, and prepared, on this _____________day
of___________________(An _________ Sun in
________________________degrees) do hereby resolve: inthe Presence of
_________________________________, a Zelator of the A.'.A.'. To
prosecute the Great Work: which is, to obtain controlof the nature and
powers of my own being.
Further, I promise to observe zeal in service to the Probationersunder
me, and to deny myself utterly on their behalf.
May the A.'. A.'. crown the work, lend me of its wisdomin the work,
enable me to understand the work!
Reverence, duty, sympathy, devotion, assiduity, trustdo I bring to the
A.'. A.'., and in eight months from this date may I beadmitted to the
knowlegde and conversation of the A.'. A.'.!
Witness my hand____________________________________
New Motto__________________________________________
This paper is to be returned to the Chancellor of theA.'. A.'. through
the Practicus admitting.
A.'. A.'.
Publication in Class D
C.
THE TASK OF A ZELATOR.
0. Let any Neophyte who has accomplished his task to thesatisfaction
of the A.'. A.'. be instructed in the proper course ofprocedure: which
is:--
Let him read through this note of his office, and signit, paying the
sum of Three Guineas for the volume containing LiberCCXX, Liber XXVII
and Liber DCCCXIII, which will be given him on his initiation.
Let him cause the necessary addition to be make to hisNeophyte's robe,
and entrust the same to the care of his Zelator.
Let him make an appointment with his Zelator at the pleasureof the
latter for the ceremony of initiation.
1. The Zelator shall proceed to that grade of Practicusat any time the
authority confers it.
2. He shall pass Examinations in Liber E, Posture andBreathing. He
shall have attained complete success in the former, i.e.,the chosen
posture shall be perfectly steady and easy; and attainedthe second
stage in the latter, i.e., automatic rigidity.
3. He shall further show some acquaintance with and experienceof
meditations given in Liber HHH. And in this his Recordshall be his
witness.
4. He shall commit to memory a chapter of Liber CCXX;he shall pass
examinations in Liber HHH.
5. Beside all this, he shall apply himself to the workof the A.'. A.'.
upon his own responsibility.
Let him be mindful that the word Zelator is no idle term,but that a
certain Zeal will be inflamed with him, why he knowethnot.
6. When authority confers the grade, he shall rejoicetherein; but
beware, for that that is his first departure from themiddle pillar of
the Tree of Life.
7. He may at any moment withdraw from his associationwith the A.'.
A.'. simply notifying the Practicus who introduced him.
Yet let him remember that being entered thus far uponthe Path, he
cannot excape it, and return to the world, but must ultimateeither in
the City of the Pyramids or the lonely towers of theAbyss.
8. He shall everywhere proclaim openly his connectionwith the A.'.
A.'. and speak of It and Its principles (even so littleas he
understandeth) for that mystery is the enemy of Truth.
Furthermore, he shall construct the magic Dagger, accordingto the
instruction in Liber A.
One month before the completion of his eight months, heshall deliver a
copy of his Record to his Zelator, pass the necessarytests, and repeat
to him his chosen chapter of Liber CCXX.
9. He shall in every way establish perfect control ofhis Automatic
Consciousness according to the advice of his Practicus,for that the
ordeal of advancement is no light one.
10. Thus and not otherwise may he obtain to the greatreward: YEA, MAY
HE OBTAIN THE GREAT REWARD!
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THE OATH OF A ZELATOR.
I,________________________________________________, (motto)being of
sound mind and Body, and prepared, on this _____________day
of_________________(An _________ Sun in ____________________degrees)do
hereby resolve: in the Presence of _________________________________,a
Practicus of the A.'. A.'.: To prosecute the Great Work:which is, to
obtain control of the foundations of my own being.
Further, I promise to observe zeal in service to the Neophytesunder
me, and to deny myself utterly on their behalf.
May the A.'. A.'. crown the work, lend me of Its wisdomin the work,
enable me to understand the work!
Reverence, duty, sympathy, devotion, assiduity do I bringto the
A.'. A.'., and right soon may I be admitted to the knowlegdeand
conversation of the A.'. A.'.!
Witness my hand[motto]____________________________________
This paper is to be returned to the Chancellor of theA.'. A.'. through
the Philosophus admitting.
A.'. A.'.
Publication in Class D.
D.
THE TASK OF A PRACTICUS.
0. Let any Zelator be appointed by authority to proceedto the grade of
Practicus.
Let him then read through this note of his office, andsign it.
Let him cause the neccessary addition to be made to hisZelator's robe.
Let him make an appointment with his Practicus at thepleasure of the
latter for the conferring of advancement.
1. The Practicus shall proceed to the grade of Philosophusat any time
authority confers it.
2. He shall pass examinations in Liber DCCLXXVII, theQabalah, and
Sepher Sephiroth.
He shall attain complete success in Liber III, Cap. I.
3. He shall further show some acquaintance with and experienceof his
chosen method of divination. Yet he shall be his ownjudge in this
matter.
4. He shall commit to memory Liber XXVII and pass examinationsin the
Ritual and meditation practice given in Liber XVI. Further,he shall
pass in the meditation parctice S. S. S., in Liber HHH.
5. Besides all this, he shall apply himself to a way oflife wholly
suited to the Path.
Let him remember that the word Practicus is no idle term,but that
Action is the equilibrium of him that is in the Houseof Mercury, who
is the Lord of Intelligence.
6. When authority confers the grade, he shall rejoicetherein, but
beware, for that that is his second departure from themiddle pillar of
the Tree of Life.
7. Let him not venture while a member of the grade ofPracticus to
attempt to withdraw from his association with the A.'.A.'.
8. He shall everywhere proclaim openly his connectionwith the A.'.
A.'. and speak of It and Its principles (even so littleas he
understandeth) for that mystery is the enemy of Truth.
Furthermore, he shall construce the magic Cup, accordingto the
instruction in Liber A.
One month after his admission to the Grade he shall goto his Practice,
pass the neccessary tests, and repeat to him Liber XXVII.
9. He shall in every way establish perfect control ofhis wit according
to the advice of his Philosophus, for that the ordealof advancement is
no light one.
10. Thus and not otherwise may he obtain to the greatreward: YEA, MAY
HE OBTAIN THE GREAT REWARD!
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THE OATH OF A PRACTICUS.
I,________________________________________________, (motto)being of
sound mind and Body, and prepared, on this _____________day
of_________________(An _________ Sun in ____________________degrees)do
hereby resolve: in the Presence of _________________________________,a
Philosophus of the A.'. A.'.: To prosecute the Great Work:which is, to
obtain control of the vacillations of my own being.
Further, I promise to observe zeal in service to the Zelatoresunder
me, and to deny myself utterly on their behalf.
May the A.'. A.'. crown the work, lend me of Its wisdomin the work,
enable me to understand the work!
Reverence, duty, sympathy, devotion, do I bring to theA.'. A.'. and
right soon may I be admitted to the knowlegde and conversationof the
A.'. A.'.!
Witness my hand[motto]____________________________________
This paper is to be returned to the Chancellor of theA.'. A.'. through
the Dominus Liminis admitting.
A.'. A.'.
Publication in Class D.
E.
THE TASK OF A PHILOSOPHUS.
0. Let any Practicus be appointed by authority to proceedto the grade
of Philosophus.
Let him then read through this note of his office, andsign it.
Let him cause the necessary addition to be made to hisPracticus' robe.
Let him make an appointment with his Philosophus at thepleasure of the
latter for the conferring of advancement.
1. The Philosophus shall receive the title of DominusLiminis at any
time that authority confers it.
2. He shall pass examinations in Liber CLXXV and in Constructionand
Consecration of Talismans and in Evocation. Yet in thismatter he shall
be his own judge.
He shall moreover attain complete success in Liber III,Cap. II.
Further, he shall apply himself to study and practicethe meditations
given in Liber V.
3. He shall show some acquaintance with and experienceof Liber O,
Caps. V, VI. Whereof his Record shall be witness.
4. He shall commit to memory a chapter of Liber DCCCXIII.
5. Besides all this, he shall make constant and profoundreflections
upon the Path.
Let him remember that the word Philosophus is no idleterm, but that
Philosophy is the Equilibrium of him that is in the houseof Venus
thatis the Lady of Love.
6. When the title of Dominus Liminis is conferred uponhim, let him
rejoice exceedingly therein; but beware, for that itis but the false
veil of the moon that hangs beneath the Sun.
7. Let him not venture while a member of the grade ofPhilosophus to
attempt to withdraw from his association with the A.'.A.'.
8. He shall everywhere proclaim openly his connectionwith the A.'.
A.'. and speak of It and Its principles (even so littleas he
understandeth) for that mystery is the enemy of Truth.
Furthermore, he shall construct the magic Wand, accordingto the
instructions in Liber A.
One month after his admission to the Grade, he shall goto his
Philosophus, pass the necessary tests, and repeat tohim Liber
DCCCXIII.
9. He shall in every establish perfect control of hisdevotion
according to the advice of his Dominus Liminis, for thatthe ordeal of
advancement is no light one.
10. Thus and not otherwise may he obtain to the greatreward: YEA, MAY
HE OBTAIN THE GREAT REWARD!
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THE OATH OF A PHILOSOPHUS.
I,________________________________________________, (motto)being of
sound mind and Body, and prepared, on this _____________day
of_________________(An _________ Sun in _______________________degrees)
do hereby resolve: in the Presence of
_________________________________, a Dominus Liminis ofthe A.'. A.'.:
To prosecute the Great Work: which is, to obtain controlof the
attractions and repulsions of my own being.
Further, I promise to observe zeal in service to the Practiciunder me,
and to deny myself utterly on their behalf.
May the A.'. A.'. crown the work, lend me of Its wisdomin the work,
enable me to understand the work!
Reverence, duty, sympathy, do I bring to the A.'. A.'.and right soon
may I be admitted to the knowlegde and conversation ofthe A.'. A.'.!
Witness my hand[motto]____________________________________
This paper is to be returned to the Chancellor of theA.'. A.'. through
the Adeptus Minor admitting.
A.'. A.'.
Publication in Class D.
F.
THE TASK OF A DOMINUS LIMINIS.
0. Let any Philosophus be appointed by authority a DominusLiminis.
Let him then read through this note of his office andsign it.
Let him cause the necessary addition to be made to hisPhilosophus'
robe.
Let him receive Liber Mysteriorum.
Let him make an appointment with his Dominus Liminis atthe pleasure of
the latter for the confering of advancement.
1. The Dominus Liminis shall proceed to the Grade of AdeptusMinor at
any time that authority confers it.
2. He shall pass examination in Liber III, Cap. III.
3. He shall meditate on the diverse knowledge and Powerthat he has
acquired, and harmonize it perfectly. And in this mattershall he be
judged by the Praemonstrator of the A.'. A.'.
4. He shall accept an office in a Temple of Initiation,and commit to
memory a part appointed by the Imperator of the A.'.A.'.
5. Besides all this, he abide upon the Threshold. Lethim remember that
the word Dominus Liminis is no idle term, but that hismastery will
often be disputed, when he knoweth it not.
6. When at last he hath attained the grade of AdeptusMinor, let him
humble himself exceedingly.
7. He may at any moment withdraw from his associationwith the A.'.
A.'. simply notifying the Adept who introduced him.
8. He shall everywhere proclaim openly his connectionwith the A.'.
A.'. and speak of It and Its principles (even so littleas he
understandeth) for that mystery is the enemy of Truth.
Furthermore, he shall construct the magic Lamp, accordingto
instructions in Liber A.
Six months after his admission to the Grade, he shallgo to his Adeptus
Minor, pass the necessary tests, and repeat to him hisappointed part
in the Temple of Initiation.
9. He shall in every way establish perfect control ofhis intuition,
according to the advice of his Adeptus Minor, for thatthe ordeal of
advancement is no light one.
10. Thus and not otherwise may he obtain to the greatreward: YEA, MAY
HE OBTAIN THE GREAT REWARD!
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THE OATH OF A DOMINUS LIMINIS.
I,________________________________________________, (motto)being of
sound mind and Body, and prepared, on this _____________day
of___________________(An _________ Sun in _____________________degrees)
do hereby resolve: in the Presence of
_________________________________, an Adeptus Minor ofthe A.'. A.'.:
To prosecute the Great Work: which is, to obtain controlof the
aspirations of my own being.
Further, I promise to observe zeal in service to the Philosophiunder
me, and to deny myself utterly on their behalf.
May the A.'. A.'. crown the work, lend me of Its wisdomin the work,
enable me to understand the work!
Reverence, duty, sympathy, do I bring to the A.'. A.'.and right soon
may I be admitted to the knowlegde and conversation ofthe A.'. A.'.!
Witness my hand[motto]____________________________________
This paper is to be returned to the Chancellor of theA.'. A.'. through
the Adeptus admitting.
A.'. A.'.
Publication in Class D.
G.
THE TASK OF A ADEPTUS MINOR.
Let the Adeptus Minor attain to the Knowledge and Conversionof his
Holy Guardian Angel.
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THE OATH OF A ADEPTUS MINOR.
I,________________________________________________, (motto)being of
sound mind and Body, and prepared, on this _____________day
of__________________(An _________ Sun in ______________________degrees)
do hereby resolve: in the Presence of
_________________________________, an Adeptus of the A.'.A.'.: To
prosecute the Great Work: which is, to attain to the knowledgeand
conversation of the Holy Guardian Angel.
May the A.'. A.'. crown the work, lend me of Its wisdomin the work,
enable me to understand the work!
Reverence and duty do I bring to the A.'. A.'. and hereand now may I
be admitted to the knowlegde and conversation of the A.'.A.'.!
Witness my hand[motto]____________________________________