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LIBER A vel ARMORUM
SUB FIGURA CCCXII
" ... the obeah and the wanga; the work of the wand andthe work of the
sword; these he shall learn and teach." Liber AL, I,37.
The Pantacle.
Take pure wax, or a plate of gold, silver-gilt or ElectrumMagicum. The
diameter shall be eight inches, and the thickness halfan inch.
Let the Neophyte by his understanding and ingenium devisea symbol to
represent the Universe.
Let his Zelator approve thereof.
Let the Neophyte engrave the same upon the plate withhis own hand and
weapon.
Let it when finished be consecrated as he hath skillto formform, and kept
wrapped in silk of emerald green.
The Dagger.
Let the Zelator take a piece of pure steel, and beat it,grind it, sharpen
it, and polish it, according to the art of the swordsmith.
Let him further take a piece of oak wood, and carve ahilt. The length
shall be eight inches.
Let him by his understanding and ingenium devise a Wordto represent the
Universe.
Let his Practicus approve thereof.
Let the Zelator engrave the same upon his dagger withhis own hand and
instruments.
Let him further gild the wood of his hilt.
Let it when finished be consecrated as he hath skillto formform, and kept
wrapped in silk of golden yellow.
The Cup.
Let the Practicus take a piece of Silver and fashion therefroma cup. The
height shall be 8 inches, and the diameter 3 inches.
Let him by his understanding and ingenium devise a Numberto represent the
Universe.
Let his Philosophus approve thereof.
Let the Practicus engrave the same upon his cup withhis own hand and
instrument.
Let it when finished be consecrated as he hath skillto formform, and kept
wrapped in silk of azure blue.
The Baculum.
Let the Philosophus take a rod of copper, of length eightinches and
diameter half an inch.
Let him fashion about the top a triple flame of gold.
Let him by his understanding and ingenium devise a Deedto represent the
Universe.
Let his Dominus Liminis approve thereof.
Let the Philosophus formform the same in such a way thatthe Baculum may be
partaker therein.
Let it when finished be consecrated as he hath skillto formform, and kept
wrapped in silk of fiery scarlet.
The Lamp.
Let the Dominus Liminis take pure lead, tin, and quicksilver,with
platinum, and, if need be, glass.
let him by his understanding and ingenium devise a MagickLamp that shall
burn without wick or oil, being fed by the Aethyr.
This shall he accomplish secretly and apart, withoutasking the advice or
approval of his Adeptus Minor.
Let the Dominus Liminis keep it when consecrated in thesecret chamber of
Art.
This then is that which is written: "Bring furnishedwith complete armour
and armed, he is similar to the goddess."
And again, "I am armed, I am armed."