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Magister Templi (8°=3□) Papers - 2

 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...

The Work of an Adept (5=6 Grade)

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The work of an Adept is centered around meditation. To get into a meditative state is the rejection of the mundane Self, which many authors refer to as the 'ego', in order to squeeze out the Elementals that feed on the Spirit. When the Spirit touches the flesh (Earth elemental) without interference, an arc is generated that brings Divine Light to the depths of Chaos, while also giving it will-Power. I have explained this phenomenon in the metaphorical sketch of the 'Spirit machine' below. To be able to reach this meditation, requires the acceptance of and submission to Destiny. The Devas are responsible for accumulating the intense will-Power that is generated by the Spirit. Men cannot hold on to his Power yet, in the 5=6 grade. This System can be sustained 'forever', as the Devas will eventually assist the Initiate with growing opulence and comforts to ensure his Service. The Devas survive on pure will-Power. For them to gain even the basic Life and awareness, ...