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    Dajai,
    From your response you show your true hand lol. With that in mind I wonder if you and the current list would also like to delve into how I see Levi's sigil of Baphomet relating to the inner daemon ? The Goetia is all well and good but I find Levi's sigil to be almost the panacea of all magickal woes and problems. almost a case of Physician heal thyself !!

    If you are interested then I shall continue,

    Ahrazura

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ahrazura View Post
    Dajai,
    From your response you show your true hand lol. With that in mind I wonder if you and the current list would also like to delve into how I see Levi's sigil of Baphomet relating to the inner daemon ? The Goetia is all well and good but I find Levi's sigil to be almost the panacea of all magickal woes and problems. almost a case of Physician heal thyself !!

    If you are interested then I shall continue,

    Ahrazura
    Indeed, one of my hands - the open one.

    I keep meaning to read more of Levi's work and would be delighted to read of your views here - as I am sure others would also. I'm hungry for working knowledge.

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    OK, here we go !

    Baphomet sits on a sphere that has his name upon it. To me this says that the sphere is a world, his world. In that moment that Baphomet sits upon the globe it becomes a throne, this being the seat of ruling. I see this as identifying the 1st aspect of the sigil as an instruction to gain mastery of that world you allow to encroach upon you. Yet the sigil is also a set of instructions as to how to get the ball rolling. Baphomet is known as the Master of the Sabbat and also the Black Man of the sabbat. As we look up to the lap of Baphomet we see a half circle and what looks like a caduceus. These symbols speak to me of communication to and from the gods., not forgetting that the caduceus was the symbol of Hermes the messenger of the gods. If we take the half circle as the heavens that we can see from our own point of perspective then we must think of the sphere of fixed stars. The central rod pierces the center of the arch and in that moment it becomes an Axis Mundi, a direct link between the Empyrean Nowl Star or the Nail that never cools and Earthly realms. The central pole also doubles as a phallic symbol but that works later into the overview. At each side of what is clearly the sexual area are two serpents. They are perfectly mirrored and as such they must be opposites. A little thought on this and one might arrive at the opinion that this now becomes an instruction. I see this as an instruction to balance both sides of one's sexual psyche. This is a well known practice undertaken by many within the magickal world. I don't know about you but I tend to see Baphomet as male, but if we look up we see breasts. This is again a sign of opposites but also an instruction to be balanced in your sexual spheres.
    Remember that this is about why I see daemons as being within.
    From my teachers I came to know Baphomet-Cain as the Hidden Mentor and even my/the Holy Guardian Angel. I then think , while viewing the sigil, what is the purpose of balancing the sexual spheres if there is no reason thereafter. It must follow that the sigil is now opening the way via another set of instructions. On the left of the sigil Baphomet is raising his hand toward a white moon. The moon is thus lit from the light of the sun while the sun is behind the Earth. This would make it night time from our perspective. The night time is the best time to get into that dream state and if I remember correctly circa 3 AM is the optimum time, so definitely night. Another term used for going within is dark side or night side.
    So thus far I read it as an instruction to be completely balanced to begin your journey within. A look at the arm which points to the moon will show us the Latin word SOLVE which translates to dissolve, I would guess that would mean inside (from how I read it, others may differ). On the other side of the sigil the moon's face is in shadow thus the sun is behind the moon and shining light on our hemisphere, ergo it is daytime for us. The Egyptians gave subtle clues that the night belonged to spirits and the day to the living inasmuch as their ritual of 'Going forth by day' shows us.
    So we have a sign for night (shadow side) and a sign for day (waking world). This must lead one to think of the alchemical axiom 'As above, so below'. Another version of that which is often used is 'As within, so without', perhaps better used here for my offering.
    Now if one draws a straight line from palm to palm the line cuts right through the heart. Could this be a clue that this is the heart of the mater ?
    Now if we look up further, higher up than the obvious pentacle we find the light between the horns. I would not be surprised if that came from the certain Bedouin tribe that first used it as an icon representing their deceased 'leader', and I would hope teacher. The Bedouin tribe would also be indicative of the crooked path that all pilgrims take but again I am drawn to think of the Leader aspect of the icon. In the case of the Baphomet sigil I see the light/ flame as being that again of the leader in the revelries of the sabbat.
    So At this point I read the sigil as instructing us to dissolve inward and be lead to discover the mysteries ! but what does it say on the arm pointing to the day side ?
    This says in Latin 'Coagular' which translates to 'Come together' or come back.
    Now if we keep the As above, so below axiom in mind we can see a promissory result being offered. To me it clearly says that what changes you make within the inner dark side realm will be made flesh in the mundane day side.
    So what is this sigil ?
    I see it as instruction, an introduction to Deity, a map and a promise.

    Dajai,
    I am guessing that this would be old hat to you but it may be of interest in general .

    Best wishes,
    Ahrazura

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ahrazura View Post
    Dajai,
    I am guessing that this would be old hat to you but it may be of interest in general .

    Best wishes,
    Ahrazura
    Still refreshing to read and well studied.

    "Solve et coagula" also being alchemical in origin, of course. That creation and destruction are to be contemplated as of the same force or origin; as with Abraxas. Destruction will create and creation will destroy; bringing the message of change, as concealed within the pentagram upon the brow of the Horned God; located between his crown and third eye.

    This alchemical formula is further exemplified by the two serpents; which brings to mind a myth which conveys lore; whereby the killing of one snake calls another, bearing healing herbs in its mouth.

    Certainly, the image seems to promote balance in duality. The Horned One also grants a sense of serenity and ascension. Not forgetting to note the wings - be they a mental attribute or a reality.

    An additional point of note to muse over is that hand mudra. Whilst the meaning currently escapes me, I became aware that this is something I unconsciously use to ward people away from me - and that it works exceptionally well - with palm facing the target direction.

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    Dajai,
    Thank you for your considerations, well noted on my part.
    This just goes to show the myriad of potential hidden instructions/ messages that lay within a presented sigil.

    May I ask if your good self had chance to correspond with a neophyte who used the forum name of Bran ?


    By ancient bone & sacred sign,
    Ahrazura

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    Dajai,
    I do indeed relate to the alchemical inferance of 'Solve et coagula', or as a very good magickal friend calls it 'Cosmos from chaos'.

    Best wishes,
    Ahrazura

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    Dajai,
    I do indeed thank you for the Abraxas food for thought. In a quick review of my notes and I wonder if you view Abraxas as the self same being as 'The Bornless One'

    Yet more best wishes,
    Ahrazura

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ahrazura View Post
    Dajai,
    Thank you for your considerations, well noted on my part.
    This just goes to show the myriad of potential hidden instructions/ messages that lay within a presented sigil.

    May I ask if your good self had chance to correspond with a neophyte who used the forum name of Bran ?


    By ancient bone & sacred sign,
    Ahrazura
    The name isn't ringing any bells. May I ask as to why it is that you expect me to have met Bran here?



    Quote Originally Posted by Ahrazura View Post
    Dajai,
    I do indeed thank you for the Abraxas food for thought. In a quick review of my notes and I wonder if you view Abraxas as the self same being as 'The Bornless One'

    Yet more best wishes,
    Ahrazura
    It's difficult to say. On the one hand, a call is made to him as Abrasax when invocation of the Bornless One is performed and yet no man has seen the Bornless One; which contradicts very clear visions of Abraxas.

    In all honesty, it's not something that I have contemplated deeply before. I would have to perform specific research before reaching a more definitive conclusion.

    From my current understanding, however, these acknowledgements would be similar to a psychonaut taking various specific substances to fine tune an experience or a sound engineer selecting certain compressors for different elements in a mix; Abrasax/Abraxas as representing one drug or compressor.

    Now, it could be that, through this, Crowley was changing the filter in some way. Modifying it so that only specific elements of Abraxas are filtered through, making such power more manageable or compatible with the other forces called upon in order to enter this state of being.

    We really have gone OT here, haven't we.

    EDIT: Knowing Crowley, it was probably something that needed editing in order for it to work properly.
    Last edited by Dajai; 03-03-2011 at 08:16 PM.

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    Dajai,
    I was fortunate (as Bran) to be noticed when I was a much younger man by a fellow from the erudite class. He introduced me to people on an invitation only forum full of 'real' Adepts that follow a Titan and possibly a sphinx !!. I loved the way they conversed with the correct etiquette and as such I try and emulate that in my own posts, to me it becomes an obligation when interacting in worthy debate with 'proper people'
    I felt a great sadness and loss when the much respected Magister passed over last year and as is such with the way, the circle of Adepts withdrew from them that were not close enough to the Magister. I had been in Spain for a couple of years and lost that connection as it was before I left. It was because of this group that my understanding took off and the spark was truly kindled
    You write and present information, hidden or other, in that same style and I did hope you was or knew one of our old group. I had to leave Spain in a hurry and left all my bloody contact information for my friends in my apartment there. I have met with one since returning but even he has said that when they are ready they will be in touch with the old group. GOD how I miss going that deep with topics of the Arte Magickal.

    Best wishes,
    Ahrazura

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    Ahrazura,

    I am sorry to hear of your loss. Sounds like your experience had a very positive and profound effect on you. Also something that I have, thus far, chosen to miss out on. Nowadays I would be more interested in joining an order, so I thought it best to look around various forums.

    Actually, it was by accident that I signed up here - as I used to be a member of OccultForum.org - and only discovered my error recently. When I first signed up here I wondered where all the old members had gone!

    Still. We rarely do anything unconsciously by accident so I feel it prudent to remain, at least for a while.

    Indeed, it has been a pleasure discussing these matters with you. Hopefully we will both find groups of use and interest in the future.

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