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The Book Of The Black Serpent

[Note: This is a version of an essay published c. 1900 for initiates of the Golden Dawn Isis-

Urantia temple. The original essay, concerning the Qlippoth can be found in R.A.Gilbert's

"The Sorcerer and His Apprentice" and Steve Savedow's "Goetic Evocation - The Magician's

Workbook Volume 2". The following text was provided in Trident's edition of "Grimoirium

Verum", several additions have been made and some editing has taken place -- Phil]

The Foundation of the Work.

The operator of this, the Opus Majus, would do well to abstain from the companionship of

the vulgar-minded during the time of the working and the three days preceding the actual

experiments. It is not needful to remain pure [or chaste] in this work, for it is the end of this

work that all should be satisfied and without want. Let it suffice that one who conducts this

work spend a goodly time in thought cogent to the work. It is important that whoever does

this work takes the time to remove all obstacles which may interfere with the completion of

the work; this is very important - for, if you cannot do the work in its entirety it is better

never to commence.

The Instruments of the Art.

The instruments of this Art are few, but must be acquired before you begin the convocations

of the spirits. These appurtenances may be constructed by the hands of the operator, or

bought before the initiation of the experiments. In either case, the instruments should be

consecrated as to dedicate their use for the assistance in this operation. The instruments are as

follows.

The configuration of the Temple.

This temple is to measure fifteen feet square and may be constructed out of either stone or

wood, as is preferred. There should be a window to allow light into the temple, as this is a

work of the attainment of Light, and where there is no light there is only darkness, as we are

told. The ceiling of the temple should not be less than six feet high; both it and the ceiling

should be unadorned, unless there is a reason to do contrariwise.

The magic Circle & Triangle of the Art.

The circle is to measure nine feet across. It may to be inscribed for either permanent or for

temporary use, and is to be adorned with these Names of God:

EHIEH + JAH + vuvh ELOHIM + AL + ELOHIM GIBOR + vuvh

ELOAH VA-DAATH + vuvh TZABAOTH + ELOHIM TZABAOTH +

SHADDAI EL-CHAI + ADONAI MELEKH +

The triangle is to measure nine feet in equal measurement, thus nine feet in circumferance.

Each of the three angles should be beset with these angelic names:

ANAPHEXATON + PRIMEUMATON +TETRA- GRAMMATON .

It is to be set down for either permanent or temporary use, as we have said before.

The magical Weapons & Tools of the Art.

The Book :

It is agreeable to find a pen or quill which can be used for the time of working which you

perform. The book is to be used to keep a record of the magick Actions and the prayers,

invocations, rituals or sigils you will use in this operation. The book should be new,

uninscribed by anyone else and should be consecrated for use as we have said.

The Wand or Rod:

This should be crafted from rosewood or cedar and should measure half the length of your

arm. It is to be used to trace the sigils of the Quarters which will be given in the second part

of this monograph. It is to be marked with the Names of God which the angels will give you

in the circle.

The magical Knife :

The knife must be new and sharp enough to cut easily, for this is to be its purpose. Its blade

should be no

more than nine inches long and may be inscribed with these names:

AGLA + vuvh + ON + ADONAI.

The handle of the knife is to be fashioned using the same wood as was used for the rod of the

Art.

The ceremonial Robe:

It must be constructed of Linen or some such material and is best when it is made by the

operator of this work. The robe may be fashioned with a hood and should be no longer than

your ankles and the sleeves of which should be no longer than your wrists. An emblem may

be appropriate to some Actions and as with the holy names of the rod of the Art, these will be

given to you by God through his ministering angels.

The Censur and Suffumigations:

The types of perfumes and incenses and their qualities or purposes have been described in

many other books on the Royal Art of Magick, some falsely so and others truely. Here

follows a list of the incenses and perfumes which may be used and their practical associations

in this work:

The Incenses:

Myrrh Saturnus

Saffron Jupiter

Sulfur Mars

Olibanum Sol

Benzion Venus

Storax Mercurius

Jasmine Luna

Dittany of Crete Terra

The Aspersion Bowl:

This is to be filled with clear water and blessed and is to be used in the consecration of the

temple,weapons and tools of this work. It should never have been used for eating or any other

purpose. As the operator of the aspersion exalts the water in prayers and blessings and then

brings it low in aspersion, so does our Creator sanctify and bless the rain which begins by the

Sun's days over the seas. So let it be that the aspersion brings a cleansing not of filth but of

evil.

The types of Spirits.

The Qlipoth:

The names of the servitors of the Qliphothic rulers are expressed as the Name of their ruler

given in extensio, each Name being the seed of a name of a subservient Order; thus Thamiel

(ThAMAL) is served by Thadekiel, Abraxiel, Mahaziel, Azazael and Lufugiel and the rest of

the crowns likewise in the same manner. The relationship between the Archdaemons and the

Qliphoth is that the Qliphoth rule on earth in temporal form and the Archdaemons rule the

earth in a transcendent manner. One is visible and the other invisible. The invisible can be

compelled to appear in divers shapes; as we will find out. Both the Archdaemons and the

Qliphoth are entirely evil and are only to be overcome by the aid of celestial powers

and virtues, both visible and invisible, and so the pious man will have nothing to fear from

these 'intelligences' but the unwise and impious man may already be the victim of their

assaults. The sustenance of these powers Infernal is fear and hence, if the magician is without

fear these enemies of the Human race can have no power. The Archdaemons and Qliphoth

rely not on the existance of GOD to incarnate, but the denial of the existence of GOD - only

through willingly renouncing the Truth, the Living GOD or right action can these Spirits

bring a Human being to ruin.

The Qliphoth and their Servitors:

Neptune THAMIEL (ThAMAL): THADEKIEL + ABRAXSIEL + MAHAZIEL +

AZAZAèL +LUFUGIEL

Pluto CHAIGIDEL (ChIGDAL): CHEDEZIEL + ITQUEZIEL + GOLEBRIEL +

DUBRIEL + ALHAZIEL + LUFEXIEL

Saturn SATERIEL (SATARAL): SATURNIEL + ABNEXIEL + TAGARIEL +

ASTERIEL + REQRAZIEL + ABHOLZIEL + LAREZIEL +

Jupiter GAMEHIOTH (GAMChATh): GABEDRIEL + AMDEBRIEL + MALEXIEL +

CHEDEBRIEL + A'OTHIEL + THERIEL

Mars GALEB (GLEB): GAMELIEL + LEBREXIEL + EBAIKIEL + BARASHIEL

Sol TAGARIRIM (TGRRM): TAUMESHRIEL + GOBRAZIEL + RAQUEZIEL +

REBREQUEL + MEPHISOPHIEL

Venus HARAB-SERAPEL (HRB-SRRAL): HELEBRIEL + RETERIEL +

BARUCHIEL + SATORIEL + REFREZIEL + REPTORIEL + ASTORIEL +

LABREZIEL

Mercurius SAMAEL (SMAL): SHEOLIEL + MOLEBRIEL + AFLUXRIEL +

LIBRIDIEL

Luna GAMALIEL (GMLIAL): GEDEBRIEL + MATERIEL + LAPREZIEL +

IDEXRIEL + ALEPHRIEL + LABRAEZIEL

Terra NAHEMOTH (NHMATh): NOBREXIEL + HETERIEL + MOLIDIEL +

A'AINIEL +

THAUHEDRIEL

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