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** MAGICK 11 -- PSYCHIC ENERGY **
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We have seen in the theories of magick, that there
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is a definite relationship between the 'inner' and 'outer'
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worlds. We saw this in the theory of the microcosm and the
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macrocosm; in the four worlds; in the theory of
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correspondences; and also in the Cabala and Tree of Life.
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This relationship between inner and outer is very important.
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And it means quite simply that success (or lack of it) in
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one world (inner or outer) influences success (or lack of
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it) in the other. Therefore developing of magical ability
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is more than meditation and magical practice, for it
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implies mastery of the four worlds. The developed magician
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is not only master of the inner worlds; he is also master
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of himself.
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This is not to imply that successful magicians are
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all millionaires (or whatever standard people measure
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success by), but it should mean that they are basically
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pleasant people, at least; no serious hangups. The developed
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magician is described as a 'king' in the Book of the Law.
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This means simply that he has full control over all aspects
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of his physical and inner life. He should be who he wants to
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be, doing what he wants to do.
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PLANETARY CORRESPONDENCES
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The *numbers* in the tables and diagram of the
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preceeding lesson on Cabala are the 'key' numbers which we
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find in various *correspondence tables* (such as Crowley's
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'777'). One important set of correspondences for the planets,
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is shown below...
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KEY PLANET METAL ATTRIBUTE
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3 Saturn lead home
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4 Jupiter tin luck, wealth
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5 Mars iron anger, war-like
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6 Sun gold vitality
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7 Venus copper love
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8 Mercury mercury knowledge
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9 Moon silver emotions, travel
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Notice that we have included the metal which is associated
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with the planet, as well as common attributes of each
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planet. The theory of Cabalistic magick is to select the
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appropriate planet for the desired result. The attribute
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column will assist in that selection. Once a particular
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planet is determined, an entity is selected from the
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correspondence tables by matching the key number. A
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set of correspondence tables may be available on this
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board as a separate file (777.ARC). Additionally, a
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list of selected deities from several popular pantheons
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and with a brief description about them may be available
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on this board as GODS.LST.
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Although Hebrew Mysticism is the original source
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of Cabalistic ideas, it is mostly unconcerned with the
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magical implications of those ideas. How can a religious
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philosophy which is monotheistic lend credibility to
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a polytheistic approach? Various deities are understood
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as *aspects* or *qualities* of the Supreme God. This
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is not a contradiction, merely a restatement of the
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microcosm-macrocosm idea once again. The Sefirotic
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Tree, in its representation of the universe is
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the Macrocosm. While it could be said that any
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single sefiroth has its own separate qualities, it
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remains, nonetheless, a part of the whole tree, and
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a part of the macrocosm. As a result, virtually
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any pantheon or belief system is compatible with
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the Cabala.
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WILLPOWER AND MAGICK
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Western magick has traditionally placed a great deal
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of emphasis upon the use of willpower as a means of
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development and self-mastery. But this may not be the best
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method in the long run. Isaac Bonewitz describes how the
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subconscious will sometimes rebel against willpower with
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'spectacular results'. It is far better to run one's life
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democratically.
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Hawaiian Kahuna magick describes the 'three selves',
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ie. the lower self (or subconscious), the middle self (or
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normal consciousness), and the high self (spirit or Holy
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Guardian Angel). Enlightenment in the Hawaiian system
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consists of unification of the three selves. They become
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'buddies'. Enlightenment does not come from great change. It
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comes from great acceptance. Continual effort at becoming
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better takes you nowhere. For becoming it is not being it.
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The unification is achieved by first developing
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communication with the subconscious and later with the
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high self also. Simple exercises with a pendulum, automatic
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writing, raised finger responses, self hypnosis, recording
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and analysis of dreams etc. facilitate communication with
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the subconscious. At first communication with the high self
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must be via the subconscious, but later it is possible to go
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direct to it.
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PSYCHIC ENERGY
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Many occult groups follow an energy model for magick
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and the physical body. This model (or theory) equates
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psychic energy with kundalini/prana/sexual or life force
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energy. The ideal of kundalini yoga is thus to raise the
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kundalini to the higher chakras (especially ajna and
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sahasrara) thereby enhancing psychic/magick powers. The
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release of psychic energy is also relevant to mental
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control, good health and longevity, and the attainment of
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'cosmic consciousness'. Meditation and yoga is used to
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liberate psychic energy so that it can be used for magical
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purposes. But there are other ways to liberate psychic
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energy. Many of these techniques will act as a mental
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catharsis in the sense of invigorating the psyche and
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resulting in improved intellectual and physical performance.
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1) Psychotherapy of certain types which releases
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pent up psychological energy.
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2) Overcoming mind games, hangups, and inhibitions.
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This is the basis of all listed practices, as hangups waste
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psychic energy. Certain psychotropic drugs may have this
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affect. Also the 'kicks' from 'risks' like skydiving.
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3) Vigorous dance and physical exercise -- to the
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point of 'second wind'.
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4) 'Desirelessness' and various religious practices.
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5) The way of return, and various other mystical
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practices.
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6) Atavistic resurgence. This last item deserves
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some extra mention. It was one of Austin Spare's methods.
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It means to contact the primitive emotions deep within the
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psyche. In a sense it is regressive. However, there is power
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there, if you are able to control it.
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We have seen how magical theory is based upon the
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assumption that psychic phenomena is real. If this is so,
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then magick is also real. And we have also seen how magick
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is the art and science of causing change in accordance with
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the will by non-physical means. Magical philosophy is the
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working system of terms, theories, and symbols upon which
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magick is based. But magick goes further than that, for as
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an ancient system of psychology, magick may be used as is a
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means of self improvement and spiritual growth. For magick
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and mysticism are parallel paths, each ultimately leading
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to transcendence.
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REVIEW QUESTIONS
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1) What do we mean by the relationship between the inner
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and outer worlds?
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2) What is wrong with willpower?
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3) Explain the energy model of magick.
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BOOK LIST
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P.E.I. Bonewitz, Hawaiian Magic (tape).
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Pete Carrol, Liber Null.
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------, Psychonaut.
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John Heriot, Teaching Yourself White Magic.
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Allan P. Lewis, Clearing Your Lifepath.
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Max Freedom Long, The Secret Science Behind Miracles.
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------, The Secret Science At Work.
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Stephen Mace, Stealing the Fire from Heaven.
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Julian Wilde, Grimoire of Chaos Magick.
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