A Greek Initiate of the sixth century B.C., known as the Son of Apollo the Sun God, or Son of the Sun, and the first to take the name of Philosopher, lover of Wisdom, Pythagoras publicly recognized the power of woman to achieve Initiation by associating his wife Theano with him in the teaching of a brotherhood which he founded at Crotona, and by entrusting the conduct of this work to her at his death. Continue reading “Numbers of Pythagoras”
The Harmony of the Spheres
Throughout the universe there vibrates a resonant tone known to Occultists as the Bindery Note. When man, by discipline of the mind, is able to shut off all sense perception, he becomes conscious of an ever vibrating rhythmic throb or pulsation which manifests as a distinct and audible sound. As the earth and planets have each their own note or sound vibration, this pulse of the universe creates a respondent chord from the spheres. When the different planets approach the earth their respective notes are apparent to the consciousness of the Adept as distinct tones predominant in the; Harmony of the World.
The Great Mystery
“Quod tanto impendio absconditur etiam solummodo demonstrare destruere est.” Tertullian
When a thing is hidden away with so much pains, merely to reveal it is to destroy it.
Invocation to the Flame
I call upon Thee, O Living God, radiant with illuminating fire! O unseen parent of the Sun! Pour forth Thy light giving power and energize Thy divine spark. Enter into this flame and let it be agitated by the breaths of Thy Holy Spirit. Manifest Thy power and open for me the temple of Almighty God which is within this fire! Manifest Thy light for my regeneration, and let the breadth, height, fullness and crown of the solar radiance appear, and may the God within shine forth.