------------------------------------------------------------------- NOTE: This file may be distributed freely to any BBS as long as there are no changes made whatsoever to the contents. All material Copyrighted (C) 1992, Xanadu Camp. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Force And Fire The Official Newsletter of Xanadu Camp Volume One, Number Three July 1992 E.V. Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law. Contents News From The Camp...............................................1 On The Cover.....................................................2 The Campmaster Speaks............................................2 Untitled.........................................................3 The Panic Experience.............................................3 The Blind Leading The Blind......................................4 A Rhyme of Comfort...............................................4 The Herbal Corner................................................4 The Door.........................................................6 Untitled.........................................................6 Eye Of Light.....................................................6 Integrating Thelema..............................................6 Eternal Yearning.................................................7 Three Selections Of Poetry.......................................7 Basic Magickal Concepts..........................................7 Gas Leaks.......................................................10 Untitled........................................................10 A View Of Magick Using Quantum Mechanics........................10 The Prophecy....................................................11 Publications Recieved This Month At Xanadu Camp.................12 News From The Camp 93! I think a nice way to start off our third issue would be to say thanks to all of those wonderful people who are involved with the Camp and the newsletter, and also to those who've had nothing but praise for it! I'm extremely happy at the way things are going here. The newsletter is up to its usual mutated growth, and we've distributed it to some local stores for sale at a minimal price. I managed to put the electronic versions of the newsletter together and had them uploaded to some of the 93 Net Bulletin Boards. Again, (as I'm sure I'll be saying ad infinitum) please submit! With this issue we've switched publishing programs and have acquired a scanner to help increase the potential of the newsletter. We also have an airbrush in our graphics department now, so you can look forward to some interesting covers in the future (maybe next issue?!?). I think congratulations are in store for Frater Tam who courageously took the first step in the grade system of the O.T.O. by persevering through the Minerval initiation. You could probably clap a few hands for myself for having taken my First Degree too. Both were done at Tahuti Lodge in New York, and they put on a wonderful production as usual! We now have members of the Camp holding Minerval, First, and Second degrees - it's a step! Our meetings are getting better and better each month. We had a nice turnout at our June meeting where we began discussions on Crowley's Magick In Theory And Practice. We barely put a dent in the first chapter, but if you consider the fact that we were able to get about three hours of heavy discussion out of it, I think it can be said that all went well. For the month of July we will be holding two events. The first event is a ritual which will be done at an open circle at our disposal in Chalfont on the 11th. After the ritual will be a large feast and celebration at the open fire pit which is next to it, so it should prove to be a blast! The next event will be our regular monthly meeting and discussion group at the Anarchist's Coffee House on the 12th (see the back of this issue for the address). We will begin a series of workshops dealing with basic Magickal techniques and concepts at this meeting. All are welcome and encouraged to show up for these events - the more the merrier! We've been discussing the performance of the Rites of Eleusis as a long term project. It will be quite a spectacle if we pull it off, but considering how good things are going now I don't think we'll have any problem which we can't overcome. I'll keep you up to date on any information regarding this as it comes along, so keep your eyes and ears open! Frater O.A., I-, Editor On The Cover This issue's cover was done by Frater O.A. and features the Greek Cross of the Zodiac. It contains all twelve signs of the Zodiac and their spiritual center in the middle. Remember, we are open to any color cover submissions you might have. The Campmaster Speaks! I have just received news concerning the reprinting of The Equinox. This is a must for die hard Thelemites, and costs for this edition are low. Samuel Weiser has sent me a notice confirming a late September release, priced at $395.00. It consists of the ten volume set, complete with a cloth binding. This set will include the "original color art" and is unabridged. 750 copies will be available, and a set can be reserved with a $100.00 lay-away. For more info, write or contact Samuel Weiser. I myself do not have a set, and having priced earlier editions, believe this to be a bargain. I am sure more news will be available through The Magickal Link in the future. There have even been whispers of a discount for O.T.O. members, though this is not definite. Usually priced anywhere between $700.00 and $2000.00, this is a Thelemites wet dream. So if funds are low, indeed, invoke Jupiter or any other force for the money. Which segways into my main rant for this issue of Force And Fire. I have often been asked about my opinion concerning the matter of the lesser magics (those done for material gains), and those of Higher Magicks (spiritual and True Will Magicks). This is a provocative subject. Since I am a firm believer in Chaos, and have no qualms about disturbing some, I will try to explain this in a way so as not to ruffle everyones feathers. My feelings have been that practicing the lesser magics are not bad for the Karma, nor are they bad for ones True Will. That is, if they are performed with the Great Work in mind. In my experience, I have come to believe that the lesser magics consist of money magic, love spells, and curses or hexes to name a few. Like many other Thelemites, my interest in Thelema came about after an interest in such practices as candle magic, color magic, and other forms of sympathetic magic. So my psyche has been able to incorporate and explain these thought provoking ideas in a way, so I can stroke my ego, and not feel like I committed a high sin in what is termed Higher Magick. Higher Magick consists of ceremonies where knowledge, enlightenment, and advancement of the Will are concerned. The two are quite different, and some would say, negative to each other. I say hogwash! Higher Magicks are often achieved through exotic means. The ceremonies consist of gallant pageantry, although one need not go to extravagant ends to achieve Knowledge and Conversation of the Holy Guardian Angel. On the other hand, props play important roles, and these can include everything from candles to statues, or magnificent robes to rare books (one cannot forget the wine). Everyone knows these can cost money (there goes that bad word again), and ones tastes can run high in price. So I have found that one can perform ceremonies, invoke deities and such, which grant monetary gifts and release hidden treasures. Keep in mind, when doing so, use the gained treasures (or other results) to increase magickal supplies. All should be done to enhance the Great Work. In the past, I have done work in this vein, putting special emphasis to use any monies gained in this manner strictly for Magickal purposes. Again, this may vary from one person to another. For me, this included buying implements for ritual, subscribing to magickal zines, or buying rare and forbidden tomes. Occasionally I spent too much on wine, and wound up using the excess for recreational use. I never was one to waste such gifts from the Gods and Goddesses. Making up a poem or invocation which relays why you want the cash (these gods and goddesses have inquiring minds), serves well. Besides, it also relaxes your own conscience, which otherwise nervous, may bring on the wrath of the deity invoked. One such invocation, although a short one, is one I made up for Jupiter (a wealthy God) seeking, ultimately, magickal knowledge. Riches come forth For me to enjoy Books of wisdom Which I will employ For future knowledge For the Great Work The Magickal College Where Arcanum Lurk! I have had some good results with this, probably because I made it up myself at the time of the ritual, thus it came from the heart and possibly, my collective unconscious. When it comes to love spells, and hexes, one should take a little more caution. Even Uncle Al used such techniques in quest of his Higher Self. I advise using love chants and spells for enhancing relationships which one is currently in. To cast a spell of love upon someone who has no feeling for you goes against the Law of Thelema, and therefore, is a no-no. Curses should be used only when one crosses your path with an intent to do you harm. We all have our pathways, and those that choose to interfere with your pathway are only asking for it. This sounds cruel and "Anti-Christian" in nature, but heed the words of Aiwass: "Now let it be first understood that I am a god of War and Vengeance. I shall deal hardly with them." - AL: III,3. and... "Curse them! Curse them! Curse them!" - AL: III,50. "With my Hawk's head I peck at the eyes of Jesus as he hangs upon the cross." - AL: III,51. If someone crosses you, and you warn them, they better take heed. For it is up to you to defend yourself. 'Tis a cruel world, and as our friend Darwin instructed us, only the strong survive. Thus, lesser magics become something more than a cheap trick or that which is below us. In other words, lesser magic (Lesser Magicks?) are a means of developing ones Higher Magick potential, and therefore these techniques are alright to use. One must always keep in mind that a balance is always in use. This is a term and an idea which I picked up from The Satanic Bible, which states that everyone has their limits. One need not invoke a deity for millions because the chances are very slim (otherwise I'd own Boleskine House by now). This idea of a balance will help the individual to set proper goals. Ones goals and reasons may vary, but remember the reasons well, as to why you are taking action. Frater Mansabath, 555 Untitled Let me survive, outlive the syllables that sound my name, being alive down corridors of steel, avoiding death, the brief, post mortem fame, the empty wreath closed with iron seal, the secret locked, the word unsaid, body at rest among unfriendly dead. Being alive, and through disquiet, smiling, let me survive, naked in light, this room my cell; learn bitterly to know myself too well, till the self flowering tree that bears man's destiny, hangs withered fruit across the garden wall. See the world break in me flood, war and hurricane enter the narrow rivers of the brain, break and subside in darkness flowing, with the warm blood-tide, until I wake, ageless, the limbs walk free, open my heart to meet my love again. Under the stone I saw them flow, express Times Square at five o'clock eyes set in darkness, trampling down all under, limbs and bodies driven in crowds, crowds over crowds, the street exit in starlight and dark air to empty rooms, to empty arms, wall paper gardens flowering there, error and loss upon the walls. I saw each man who rode alone prepare for sleep in deeper sleep and there to ride, sightless, unknown, to darkness that no day recalls Riderless home, shoulder to head, feet on concrete and steel to ride Times Square at morning and repeat tomorrow's five o'clock in crowds (red light and green for speed) descend; break entrance home to love or hate (I read the answer at the door) the destination marked "Return, no stop till here; this is the end." Contributed by Frater Tam The Panic Experience Rush, Run, Surrender - Take it ALL. Fly, Fight, Engage - Want it ALL. Crucify, Cry, Anguish - Live it ALL. There is no victor big or small. Tremble, Thrash, Smash the unworthy. Plan, Play, Flay the Trusty. Slouch, Smash, Crash the Party. Evil Saints are the Needy! Height, Hell, Bells ring true. Intoxicate, Incubate, Eroticate the FEW. Find the powers to BE I view Endless energy - PANIC imbues!! Frater A.P. The Blind leading the Blind. Mindless banter on the Magick Arts. by Edward Wolfe (c) 1992 Brooklyn, New York In the Egyptian Religion, the 'goal' or 'end' (Eternity, if you will) was signified by the Goddess "Nuit", which numerates to 0 and signifies "Nothingness". In the Hebrew Religion, a similar parallel can be found, when the Qabbalists talk of "Ain", "Ain Soph" and "Ain Soph Aur". Both the Egyptians and the Hebrews believed that all life sprung from this nothiness... There was a 'spark' of life - This 'nothingness' wanted the ability to learn about itself, and created a life form that thereby she may be known. This might sound to some as hookey, but as they say, the truth is stranger than fiction... Even a Modern Quantum Physicist would concur with these Ancient Doctrines, and point out that from Infinity and Universal Chaos, comes Order and Life. These theories have been demonstrated to the educated, by mere formula, and to the general population, by 'fractals'. Now the goal of the Magickal Work, and perhaps the future goal of our Sciences, is to attain back to that state of nothingness - To dissolve into the Body of Nuit - To reach this infinity; where naught has form, but all is possible... A Rhyme Of Comfort If thou shouldst wander Throughout the world, In hopes that love Should be unfurled, Then keep in mind Throughout it all, To love one's Self Is to be loved by All. Frater O.A. The Herbal Corner Welcome folks to another month of herbal remedies for Thelemites out there and other mundane folk. This month's article will be more of a collection of remedies I have discovered and some discussion of types of herbs and their effects on the human body. One small note before I go on, I have received some requests from people who are having problems locating propolis, which was mentioned in last months article. The best place to find it is your local General Nutrition Centers, which are usually located in shopping malls. It comes in tablets, this is fine for the purposes I mention in last months article; though its not chewy, it is easier to eat. When I locate an easy source for raw propolis, I will let you know. Response to these articles has been great, this newsletter is being distributed to local pagan stores, where the response has been excellent. Keep those comments and questions coming, I answer them as fast as I can. I want to discuss something that many people are unaware of when they take medicines given to them by doctors. In the world today there are two views of plants. One is the view that herbalists employ, which is built on many ages worth of people's experiences, by testing out and finding out the effectiveness of these plants. This means that herbalism doesn't try to explain how the plant works, but simply describes the action it causes on the human system. Some of these actions are: anti-inflammatory, diuretic, astringent, bitter, carminative, expectorant, adaptogenic and tonic. The way herbs speak to us is a language of using simple tools and concepts to enhance one's own lifestyle and health for the better. Many times all the body needs is plain and simple rest, which allows it to heal itself. In fact about 89% of the time the body can heal itself given enough rest, good clean water and a lack of outside help. It is not often that the body needs the massive amount of help that modern medicine can offer. Whenever the body needs that type of assistance, the science and technology of modern medicine does the job quite well. But besides that, there is an alternative. In the herbal community there exists a large widespread population of many people who offer a large number of approaches to healing with herbs such as: herbal, homeopathic, shamanic, allopathic, naturopathic, massage, counseling, chiropractic, meditation and laying on of hands. All of these work to help transform people's lives into much richer and fulfilling ways of living. The other branch of herb science is Pharmacology, which is a branch of science which studies drugs, their uses, effects and makeup. This science believes in the idea that if you break apart a plants isolated parts you can use those individual parts and only use the one that specifically cures something, instead of using the whole plant as a unit. Here is a good example of how the two sciences differ. I'm going to use a very reliable and useful herb, the Horse chestnut. As a note this plants use was outlawed by the government of Canada. The nut of the Horse chestnut has been used for many centuries as an agent to help relieve inflammation of the circulatory system and to help strengthen the blood vessels of the circulatory system. Is used most often as the main ingredient for recipes to give to persons who are experiencing hemorrhoids and sluggish circulation. It is well know that you cannot eat the outer casing of the nut (its green in color, the nut is inside this casing.) The outer casing is considered poisonous, but the inside nut has been successfully used for centuries as a circulatory strengthener. The nut of this tree has been most often prepared as an infusion in a tea like drink or as a tincture for use as an internal agent. It can also be made as an external agent by combining it and Comfrey and distilling it with Witch Hazel as a lotion to rub all over the body. As a note the bark can be used for its tonic and fever reducing actions. In contrast with this use of the Horse chestnut, pharmacologists look at it with the eyes of reducing it to its base components, to use only those parts that specifically help the circulatory system. They believe that action of the Horse chestnut is simply due to the tannin, flavone and saponin content in it. Those items are believed by pharmacologists to be its active ingredients; the only ones of any importance. They consider the other ingredients to be useless with no value to medicine. They improve on these base ingredients by using complex molecular blueprints. They synthesize these active ingredients so they can be given in a more precise manner in order to eliminate side effects. Some pharmacologists warn that the saponin can cause hemolysis (this means it reduces the bloods surface tension and causes cells to burst). But herbalists have found that the saponin in the Horse chestnut is very weak and is shown to be very safe when taken orally. In real life, saponin is only dangerous when injected into the blood stream as with a needle. But the human digestive system is quite capable to digest the saponin are render it into ingredients the body uses to repair itself. As a note, other herbs that are commonly used that contain saponin are Licorice, Sarsaparilla, and Ginseng. Certain plants that have Vitamin A could be consider dangerous if we ate the Vitamin in its raw form but when its integrated with the plant it's a necessary part of the human system. Herbalists believe that a plant in its organized complete form is the most useful form for it is most effective and safe. Those agents which are inert in these plants help buffer it when being digested and are just as important as the rest of the plant. When a plant is separated and disturbed from its original state we often get into deep trouble. Well next month I will discuss saponin in great detail, but for know lets give you some recipes to try for yourself. This first one is to help you have a store of energy for the days events. It's formulated to nourish and tone the human system. Combine the follow powders together: 2 Tablespoons Siberian Ginseng powder 2 Tablespoons Ginseng Powder 1 Tablespoon Ginger powder 4 Tablespoons Bee Pollen 6 Tablespoons Pumpkin Seeds (ground) 1 Tablespoon Sesame seeds (ground) Combine in another bowl: 3/4 cup of sesame seed butter, almond butter, or peanut butter 1/4 cup of honey Gradually add the first mixture to the second and knead into a paste. Add roasted carob powder and, if you wish, some shredded coconut for flavor. Roll into balls and eat 1 before and 1 after your daily exercises. Well folks that's it for this month, keep those letters coming! Love to hear more recipes and suggestions. Till next month, 93! Frater Tam The Door The fear overwhelms me as I stand here before The jaws of eternity and that infamous door Whom many have strode through with light in their eyes And courage in their hearts in a bold reprise. But I hesitate and falter, my limbs gone dead, Overshadowed with fear; a storm in my head Begins to stir and whirl and scream, Bringing forth nightmares of my darkest dream. Then suddenly a light, from within or without, I know not which, but am sure beyond doubt Of its divine origin, a kiss from the highest, Giving me courage of the strong and ablest. I make my way through the portal before me. Aglow in splendor, enriched in ecstasy, I pass through the door and into the room, But now see light where I thought i saw gloom. And in a wave of rapture I'm caught up in bliss, With secrets unfurled in a heavenly kiss. My mind is clear and my soul even more, All this because I stepped through the door. Frater O.A. Untitled Pursuit: The enemy who stands alone, body against the wall, wheels, shot; a million bullets through the floor, And yet revenge not done; Lynch nigger, run: The bastard has escaped through death, trap door, the exit, right, open, down, and down, yield body up, naked in fiery chains upon the tree: no longer here betray a separate identity, black bone in ashes here at last confesses that martyrdom from which no man is free. Contributed by Frater Tam Eye Of Light! Thou eye of secret wisdom, Thou eye of pure delight, Descend upon this kingdom And shed forth thy splendid light! Remove all of the darkness From this world that wants to see The love behind the harshness, And a new reality! Pierce right through the cloud That lingers in the sky! Remove that ugly shroud That threatens all to die! Shed forth thy love to all Who yearn for a brighter day, And let the curtains fall, Unveiling a brighter way! Frater O.A. Integrating Thelema Various religions in the world today tend to preach fear and terror to keep their following. This is morally incorrect and supposedly against the main objective of these religions. To all those people who think for themselves this teaching is absurd and hypocritical! One thing common to all religions, though, is the law of Karma. Every organized religion and most of the old religions such as Wicca, have the "golden rule" of what you do comes back to you. Satanism is the exception. As magickians and leaders of the Age, those involved in Thelema are to be responsible for their actions. Every religion, whether the leaders know it or not, can be integrated into the philosophy of Thelema. Thelema teaches Free Will and responsibility to all. This can integrate the older religions and could attract these people to the philosophy of Thelema. The ritual parts of the Catholic mass actually resemble some of the concepts of ritual working. For instance, the "Holy Communion" is just a dramatic recreation of the Last Supper. The priest is invoking Jesus Christ. If the people only know that the priests were performing Magick they would not go to Church! The eastern religions all contain some aspect of the Thelemic tradition. They can also be integrated into the Crowleyan way. Take for instance the mythos of the east, with Shiva and Vishnu. This system has correspondences in the Crowleyan System. Actually in the book 777, Crowley took the other religious systems of the world and corresponded them to the Tree of Life. This in itself proves that the other religious systems are integrable into our system. There is one major difference. The other systems teach subservience to a man who is the leader of the system. There are also many man made laws to every system. Thelema has only one LAW... Do what thou wilt!... Every man and woman has the opportunity to attain to divinity. Islam doesn't give this opportunity. These other systems all are corrupted versions of Thelema. They are from the Aeon of Osiris. With the duality conflict, Man versus Woman and that sort of thing. Too many man made restrictions apply to these organizations and the leaders are so fearful of losing their following that they have to teach fear of their GOD. This is foolish since this is just teaching fear of self!... and fear of self results in slavery. Slavery is not what religion is all about...freedom is! SO: Do What Thou Wilt! Frater A.P. Eternal Yearning To kiss the Eternal Source And drink the Lustral Water; To grasp that Awesome Force And fill my Soul with wonder. To drink the Milk and Honey Of the Virgin of the Earth; To leap in utter ecstasy, Let go, and then sail forth. To break the subtle boundaries That lie within my mind; To travel eternal pathways And leave the Earth behind. To unite all things in Love, So we can then begin To grasp all that's Above, Which really lies Within. To leap from peak to peak And soar above the cloud; To start the path to seek And rend the Holy Shroud. To view the Golden Dawn, And see the Dawn of Light; To gaze and look upon That Holy, Sacred Sight. To live in perfect harmony Between the Double Pillars Of Mercy and Severity; To live amongst the Stars. To do all of these things And quench my eternal thirst Of which my Spirit sings: To be One with the First! Frater O.A. Two Selections of Poetry from Frater Amadeus (c) 1992 Brooklyn, New York I: Kyrie! Kyrie! Holy child undefiled; God of Wrath, Life, and Death; Who even doth my vision yield mild The Eternity in thy Breath. II: A man I knew, a hermit true; Crowned with silence and with gold; His countenence was of the Sun; Who in my mind shall never grow old; But last eternal for aeon and a day. 'Till my soul again doth turn to clay. III: Aleister Crowley, be he Dead; Whose prophecy was never but in his Head. Many are there a prophet true; Who have never known our Nu as Nu. Basic Magickal Concepts Magick, as defined by Aleister Crowley, is "the science and art of causing change to occur in conformity with will." But how are these changes to be brought about? Well, the most obvious way is to use a more material route and simply put the available systems to work. An infamous example deals with writing a letter. It is this persons will to write the letter, so they put all of their forces into getting it done. They use the proper medium (pen and paper, or in these times, computer and keyboard) and produce the letter as they like. If the letter is to be sent to a friend, you don't just throw it in the mailbox and let it float about aimlessly, but you direct the force (the letter) to its appropriate destination (by putting the correct address on it). If everything was done correctly, the desired outcome will hopefully be reached. Aside from the material route of implementing one's will, there is the route which most associate with the term "Magick." It deals with the manipulation of forces which are not documented by science to achieve the result one is looking for. Before one can actually use these forces, you have to get in touch with them and practice working with them daily. Eventually one builds up a familiarity with them and is able to put them to work in the direction of ones will. A very common and practical way of getting in touch with these forces is through a basic ritual called "The Lesser Banishing Ritual of the Pentagram." It is a ritual of the Old Aeon, in a sense, but it still serves its purpose and can be quite effective. It is commonly replaced nowadays by "The Star Ruby," but that is another matter entirely which will be dealt with at a later time. I will detail the framework of the LBRP and add some explanations, but keep in mind that they are simply my interpretations of the ritual and I could be wrong on some points. But there are a few concepts which should be mentioned before detailing the procedure for the LBRP. Throughout the ritual, there are certain words or divine names which are said to be "vibrated." The way this is done is really open to alot of individual interpretation. I've seen many different people vibrate the same word in completely different ways, so you should use whatever way works best with you. The basic idea is to inhale slowly and deeply, and as you are inhaling to bring in the essence of the name deep within one's self. When you've inhaled completely, you exhale and vibrate the name feeling the energy rush out from within you and stretch to the ends of the universe. The syllables should be drawn out and pronounced clearly, and as you vibrate you should feel the whole of your body (or that particular part of the body which is associated with that name) resonating with it. Some people vibrate with a very deep voice originating from the stomach, others stretch it out so that its of a higher tone. To sum it up succinctly, if it works, use it! Now for the actual explanation of the LBRP. Obviously, one should find a secure and quite place where they will not be disturbed. In essence, to do the ritual, you need nothing but yourself. Begin by standing in the center of your circle or space and face towards the east. Take a moment to center yourself and get rid of any disturbing thoughts that might impede your performance. Start some regular rhythmic breathing and try and achieve a state of homeostasis. The first part of the ritual is the Qabbalistic Cross. Imagine yourself in the center of the universe. One way of getting this idea in your head is to imagine yourself slowly growing and expanding in size. Start out towering over your house, then your town, your state, the continent, the globe, the solar system, and the galaxy until you reach a point where your are at an imaginary center of all (very figurative language here). Imagine an infinite beam of white brilliance descending from above, and as it reaches the top of your head, visualize a globe of pure white light opening up. At this point, as your raise your right hand to your forehead, vibrate ATEH (Ahh-Tehh). Bring the light down through the center of the body and down past your feet to continue on infinitely and touch your genital area vibrating MALKUTH (Mahl-Kooth). Visualize a horizontal beam originating at the area of the chest and extending infinitely to your right as you touch your right should and vibrate VE-GEBURAH (Veh-Geh-Boo-Rah). Imagine that same beam extending from the center and infinitely to the left as you touch your left shoulder and vibrate VE-GEDULAH (Veh-Geh-Doo-Lah). Clasp your hands together in the center of the chest and vibrate LE- OLAHM, AMEN (Leh-O-Lahm, Ahh-Men). At this point the cross should be firmly imprinted vividly and realistically into the eye of the mind. Roughly translated, "Ateh, Malkuth, Ve-Geburah, Ve-Gedulah, Le-Olahm, Amen" equates to "Unto Thee, The Kingdom, and the Glory, Forever, Amen." In a sense, the individual is aligning him or herself with the Qabbalistic Tree of Life and the Sephiroth. "Ateh" is attributed to Kether, at the top of the head. "Malkuth," is naturally the sephira Malkuth, at the base of the feet. In practice it would be quite awkward to bend all the way down to the ground, so it is traditionally accepted to touch the genital area, which really corresponds to the sephira Yesod (I prefer to somewhat point towards the feet, as if directing the light in that direction and awakening that sephira). "Ve-Geburah" corresponds with the sephira Geburah at the right shoulder, and "Ve-Gedulah" corresponds with the sephira Chesed at the left shoulder. These two spheres are those of strength and mercy respectively, and form a divine triad with Kether at the top of the Tree. The next part of the ritual is the formulation of the pentagrams in the four corners and the declaration of the circle. Starting at the east, step to the edge of the circle (or just face that way if limited with space) and trace the banishing pentagram of earth (see diagram). Start at the lower left point, a little to the left in front of the waist, trace the ray upwards to slightly above and in front of the head, continue to the lower right, then the upper left and the upper right, and back to the lower left again making sure that the ends meet and that its traced straight and properly (they're lines, not curves). The pentagram should be visualized as a flaming blue. At first it might seem to be only in the imagination, but after a while it will seem that there is an actual pentagram traced in the astral substance as one becomes more familiar with the forces. Now stand with arms outstretched in the form of a cross and inhale deeply and slowly. Imagine the God name entering with the breath and as it reaches the feet (Malkuth), it should rush upwards and out as you expel your breath vibrating YHVH (Yod-Heh-Vau-Heh, or Yehovah) and giving the sign of the Enterer. This is done by stepping forwards with the left foot about a foot and darting the hands and arms out straight before you (which were drawn to the sides of the head as you inhaled) as you bend over slightly to put the whole body in motion. You should imagine the name rushing out and vibrating to the ends of the universe. As Crowley says in Liber O, "It is a sign that the student is performing this correctly when a single 'Vibration' entirely exhausts his physical strength. It should cause him to grow hot all over or to perspire violently, and it should so weaken him that he will find it difficult to remain standing." After this vibration, return to a normal standing position and point your right arm into the center of the pentagram. Trace a circle at this level in white brilliant light to the next quarter as you advance to the South. Here, do the same, but vibrate ADNI (Ahh-Doh-Ny). Continue to the West, but vibrate AHIH (Ehh-Heh-Yeh). Continue to the North, but vibrate AGLA (Ahh-Geh-Lah). Then complete the circle and close it in the east, where you started. The next part of the ritual is the Invocation of the Angels of the elements. Stand in the form of the Tau and say the following words with the accompanying visualizations. "Before me, Raphael," and imagine in the east a brilliant angel garbed in yellow and purple and bearing an airy aura. "Behind me, Gabriel," and imagine an angel in the west in blue and orange, bearing a cup and with a watery aura. "On my right hand, Michael," imagining to the South an angel in Red and Green with a flaming sword and surrounded by an aura of fire. "On my left hand, Auriel," imagining to the North an angel in the colors of earth (citrine, olive, russet, black) and bearing an earthly aura. "For about me flames the Pentagram, And in the column stands the Six-rayed Star." The visualizations of the angels can be elaborated on as you see fit, but make sure the images you come up with are suitable to their natures. The names of the angels should be vibrated, and the rest of the words should be chanted to a certain extent. The final part of the ritual is merely a repetition of the Qabbalistic cross as I described above. The student should further delve into the Qabbalistic attributions of every part of the ritual to gain a further understanding of its meaning and importance. In actuality its a very short ritual, even though it took up a great deal of space to explain it. If you have any comments, questions, or elaborations, I encourage you to write to us and let us know. There are alot of different ways of performing the ritual, but as is usually the case, if it works for you, use it! That's it for now, next month I'll deal with something else, though I'm not exactly sure what (any suggestions?). Frater O.A., I- Gas Leaks You can't fix it until you know what's wrong Normal trouble shooting takes too long I'm looking for gas leaks with a cigarette lighter I'm really tired of all these breakdowns You can't fix it until you know what's wrong Normal trouble shooting takes too long I want to find a way that's quick and fast I want a solution that's going to last I'm looking for gas leaks with a cigarette lighter Years of repair and rust erosion Wiped away with one big explosion Harlequin Untitled From the winter's gray despair, From the summer's golden languor, Death, the lover of Life, Frees us for ever. Inevitable, silent, unseen, Everywhere always, Shadow by night and as light in the day, Signs she at last to her chosen; And, as she waves them forth, Sorrow and Joy Lay by their looks and their voices, Set down their hopes, and are made One in the dim Forever. Into the winter's gray delight, Into the summer's golden fream, Holy and high and impartial, Death, the mother of Life. Mingles all men for ever. Contributed by Frater Tam A View of Magick Using Quantum Mechanics This is part two of my article on a view of magick using quantum mechanics. In this article I will take a standard Wiccan ritual and break it apart in an attempt to show its parts in a quantum view. Lets consider the typical structure of a Wiccan magical ritual: (1) Settling one's mind to one's surroundings before performing a ritual allows the mind to free itself of interfering signals. It sort of clears the static of the mind that occurs in daily life. This clearing of the static allows the mind to focus on the target image without other images interfering. (2) By clearing one's mind, it allows one to focus on the surroundings one's working in. This is called achieving a non- localized state of consciousness. (3) By focusing on each of the different elements, one's mind can resonate on non-local essences, which allows your mind to resonate very powerfully on these elements of the Earth's energy fields. (4) After your mind connects with this energy field, you can see a pattern of energy which represents the non-local web of waves (magnetic waves) which connect everything with everything in the universe. The idea is to connect your mind to this web in order to join in the non-local matrixes, which will join you and help you with your magick. (5) Next you will be focusing specifically on the goal of this magickal work using visualization. (6) When you achieve this visualized goal, visualize the end result which will allow the energy a template to connect or fit upon. This in turn will cause a resonance that will be transmitted to the non- local energy web, to cause change in it. (7) Energize this visualization by what ever means your mind and body can generate energy (using music, dancing, chanting etc.). (8) And finally when the energy is built up, send it out into the energy web to cause the desired change. Basically energize those energy fields that will cause this change. (9) Lastly, close down the link and drain off any excess energy you may still have in you. Also close down the link you have with non- local energy fields so that the energies you send back will be minimally disturbed by your actions of leaving. This is just one example of magick that can be done. This ritual is more of a type of meditation that should be done by a single person than by a group. The best book that describes this ritual and meditation is the Spiral Dance by Starhawk. There are other books which are related to this field, I will list them at the end of this article. Remember when doing any type of ritual to keep a detailed record of the ritual in a book (such as a Book of Shadows). Here is some food for thought on those who may try to practice unethical forms of magic. These thoughts relate to the quantum view of magick. When you are transmitting your energy to the non-local energy web, only a small part of the energy actually reaches the web, so remember if you try to hex another person you end up hexing yourself, because a good chuck of the energy you built up is still in you. So basically its not a good idea to do any form of manipulative magick, cause you end up doing it upon yourself. Your best bet is to do any spell with a belief that it is for the good of all involved and will not interfere with the free will of all. The best book for describing and avoiding these unethical dangers in magick is call Positive Magick by Marion Weinstein. Remember when doing any form of magick it is important to separate your mind from the reality of the world you are in now. Create a mold for the thought so the energy can fill it and make things happen. Many times people have trouble separating, which causes involuntary magickal actions to spring up, or events you briefly thought about while doing the ritual actually happening, when you did not want them to happen. So remember when completing any form of ritual to ground out the remaining energy and bring your mind back into focus with this reality and pull out of the energy net that you were working with. Here are some reference you might find useful if you seek more information on the subject. Any article by Larry Cornett, in the Pagan APA, in the section called Amaranth and the book Future Science, in the section called "Hidden Variables: Where Physics and the Paranormal Meet," by Nick Herbert and Even Walker. If you have any questions on this article please feel free to write. I like to compare notes on the subject, since it's a new field. Any ideas may further our knowledge about it even more, since we cannot possible know all there is to know about this quantum world that we deal with every day. Frater Tam The Prophecy Stop, my friends, the time has come. The deeds of woe and dread are done. The sun has arisen in the sky, Daring the spirit of man to fly. To fly and fly, forever free, On and on and endlessly, Expressing Love, Light and Life, And Liberty to rid all strife. The seed is sown, the flame is lit, The blow of righteousness has hit, And he who turns his face away, Shall be confused and led astray. But he climbs the ladder of light, And he who yearns to shine so bright, Shall reach the goal that few attain, To which some aspire, but search in vain. For they've turned their hearts to ice cold rock, Not knowing that laughter's the key to the lock. Frater O.A. Publications Received This Month At Xanadu Camp: The following is a list of publications received this month at Xanadu Camp: Abbey News, June 1992, Volume 5, Number 6. Whiskey Rebellion Camp Newsletter, Summer Solstice, Issue 8. Bubastis Camp Newsletter, Volume 2, Number 2. Hieroglyphs, Volume 1, Number 1, Summer/Fall. Thelema Lodge OTO Calendar And Newsletter, June/July. Plus there are many other publications which we recieve but haven't listed here because we did not recieve their latest issue for this month. We also have an extensive library of back issues for most of these publications. HAND OF ARIES (215) 923-5264 Spiritual Paraphernalia, Books, Tarot Cards, Goddess Jewelry 620 So. Fourth Street Philadelphia, Pa 19147 H. Ann, N. Duckworth ANARCHIST'S COFFEE HOUSE One of the regular meeting places of Xanadu Camp. Also has a wide variety of groups meeting here all the time. See the schedule on the door for dates. 4722 Baltimore Avenue Philadelphia, Pa Force And Fire, Volume 1, Number 4, July 1992 E.V. All material Copyrighted (C) 1992 by Xanadu Camp unless stated otherwise elsewhere in the issue. Price is $1.00 for single issues and $8.00 for a 1 year subscription. Please make checks payable to "Cash." Force And Fire is the official newsletter of Xanadu Camp and is published on a monthly basis. Please keep in mind that the views expressed herein are those of the contributing authors, and not necessarily those of the Camp. Editor Frater Omnis Amare, Ių If you have any poetry, essays, articles, humor, or artwork (cartoons, drawings, sketches, photographs, cover submissions), please send them to the following address. We would also like to see any comments, criticisms, suggestions, or ideas that you might have. Frater O.A. Xanadu Camp P.O. Box 155 Trevose, Pa 19053