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Magister Templi (8°=3□) Papers - 2

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 Part 2 of my Grade of Magister Templi observations. Goodbye 'Ratio' The Golden Dawn tradition assigns the development of the Astral Body to the Adeptus Minor grade, but in my opinion this is fully achieved in the Magister Templi grade. Maybe, the terminology used is different among different schools, or I am mistaking my Initiation with a higher one. Also, it appears some authors attribute Astral body to basic emotions, while others describe something resembling Buddhic body. In any case, I have, for the first time in my life, found myself completely at odds with 'Reason' and 'Rationality'. My progress towards achieving my True Will could not proceed further unless I actively separated myself from the critique of appearances. Such level of alignment with the Cosmic Consciousness replaces all material, emotional, ethical (morality and justice), and social considerations of the individual will. Identifying and belonging to a Spiritual Stream, represented under di...
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The Inner Order of the Golden Dawn

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 My opinions about the Inner Order of the Golden Dawn Achievement or Appointment? The Inner Order beyond the 5=6 (Adept) grade is the powerhouse of the World. It is the contact space of the Higher Influence over the rest of the humanity. In the psyche, progress on the path in the Inner Order corresponds to merging with the Archetypes of the unconscious. What the Initiate can demand from the Higher Genius during contact with Him is by definition just the sustenance of the meditation. One can only pretend to have any mundane desires while in the presence of Him. Therefore, there is no straightforward method of Black Magic whereby the Initiate uses his elevated consciousness to satisfy his Lower Desires. This could only be possible if the elevated consciousness is achieved through unnatural effort. Then, as a reward and encouragement for spirituality, the Higher Genius might show benediction. That would actually be a pleasant way to reject the aspirant until he steers his spirituality...
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Adepthood

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 I offer my opinions on the hidden traps surrounding the definition of Adepthood by various authors. Adepthood: What to Expect An important aspect of Adepthood is to be able to keep the mind's focus on the Path. It is easy to feel that one is on the Path if contact with the Higher Genius is sustained. However, one cannot help himself but also read some literature on the subject. Various authors present accounts of Adepthood. If the Initiate uses these definitions to gauge his position on the Path, he may be lead astray. I have identified two very questionable traits attributed to an Adept as: a) Personal magnetism b) Sixth sense Both of these traits, in my opinion, are misleading. There is no logical obligation to develop either of these as one reaches Adepthood. Reaching 5=6 Grade is characterized by submission to the Higher Genius and leading a life agreeable to both the lower and the higher natures of Man. Also, one's life gets determined by Destiny which is only known to th...
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