Rituals, Rites, Meditations and Invocations by Grade

Of The

ORDO STELLA MATUTINA

Presented here are *some* of the rituals, rites, exercises, projects and grade work to be undergone by grade. Students who actually are exclusive about their work and go through this process purely and legitimately will find that the advanced work that they have seen or done before is not really what it appears to be. Practiced faithfully, it will gradually unfold the reality of ones spiritual nature.

The curriculum we present here is what one would expect to see as a member of the Hermetic Sanctuary of Ma'at. At first glance it may seem like a very difficult and involved undertaking but the beginner should not be discouraged. What we provide is a complete magical training course that if undertaken with sincerity and dedication can greatly enhance ones inherent abilities and lead to the unfolding of one's true spiritual nature. There is no real great secret about the material presented. Everything that any aspirant needs to succeed has been published for some time already. The secret to success in the Golden Dawn is not to be found in some secret unpublished material. Nor is it to be found in bizarre initiation rituals of a formal temple lodge. True magical abilities cannot be bought or sold and there is no quick and easy way to attain them. We are all created equal and with equal potential and the only way we can achieve Self-Mastery is by diligently working through the challenges that are brought before us.

The exercises, knowledge lectures, lessons, and projects presented here are designed to stimulate your sphere of sensation or magical aura for growth. Like a plant that is watered or an athlete that goes into training for his chosen sport, the teachings, exercises, and rituals provide a catalyst or fuel for spiritual awakening. These lessons and exercises are organized systematically in a way that each lesson and exercise serves as a foundation for the next. Memorization of the lessons and performance of the meditation exercises and ritual work stimulate new neural pathways that allow one to master the magical alphabet and language that we need to create our magical landscape. One must avoid "skipping ahead" of each lesson or exercise no matter how elementary they may seem if they are to succeed in this endeavor.

We believe that no other magical training system or book is as comprehensive and complete as what we provide here.

The Sanctuary of Ma'at's Curriculum is Broken Down into Three Major and Two Minor areas of emphasis for each grade.

Three Major Areas

1. Theoretical Study consisting of Knowledge Lectures, Side Lectures, Addendums, and Reading Assignments. These studies help you to develop and build your inner dictionary of symbolism, as you begin to work within the inner realms, either through meditations or pathworkings.

2. Practical Work consisting of constructing various Magical Tools, Alchemical Experiments, and other Hands-On Assignments. The practical study is designed to teach you how to work with the energies discussed in the Theoretical Study area. These are exercises, which are undertaken to increase your sensitivity and allow you to manipulate the energies. This is needed for the ritual work you will undertake.

3. Ritual Work consists of Basic Rituals to help purify your sphere of sensation (Aura) and basic exercises that help start the process of equilibrating specific Elemental energies within your aura.

Two Minor Areas

1. Meditation - allows you to work on the subtle levels through inner contemplation. This also allows you to develop a deeper understanding of certain theoretical concepts as you work with them on more than just a cognitive level. Meditating on topics also allows you to come closer to their energetic spheres.

2. Ritual Study - Introduces you to the understanding of the Officers that are in the Outer Order ceremonies. As you progress within the Outer Hall, you will increasing become involved with the ceremonies that are performed. In order for you to understand the role of the officers and the dynamics involved, you will be given information on what these officers do on an energetic, administrative and ceremonial level.

Outer Order Curriculum

0 = 0

The Neophyte Curriculum

The Neophyte grade introduces the aspirant to the symbolism and language of Hermeticism. The first grade of the Outer Order of the HSoM, referred to as the 0=0 grade because it does not have any attributed Sephiroth on the Tree of Life, begins after the aspirant has received the first initiation through a regular Ordo Stella Matutina temple or through the process of Self-Initiation.

The Neophyte initiation is of prime importance to spiritual growth and personal evolution. The goal of initiation is to bring about the illumination of the human soul by the Inner and Divine Light. As the personality is gradually taught through magical studies, and moved into an alignment with the Higher Self through purification and ritual work, the Divine Light begins to permeate the aura (the sphere of sensation) of the individual. A true "initiate" is an individual who's Higher Self (or Higher Genius) has merged with the Lower Personality and actually incarnated into the physical body. The seed that an initiation plants within the soul of the magician is a perpetual one that will remain intact throughout many different incarnations, growing stronger as the person rediscovers his/her psychic abilities with each new life cycle.

The student should undertake the work prescribed by the HSoM with complete dedication, persistence, and perseverance. The introductory work begins the by the development of the inner light of introducing basic concepts and practical work necessary for the fanning of the flame of consciousness of the internal being. It begins by Designating your Ritual/Temple area, Establishing your Altar, Establishing a Ritual and Dream Journal, performance Daily Rituals, Rites and preliminary Meditation, Visualization and Awareness Techniques. Additionally Physical exercise and Vibration techniques of certain names or Words of Power are learned.

Ritual Study

· Four-fold Breath and Commentary

· The Lesser Banishing Ritual of the Pentagram

· Adoration of the Lord of the Universe

· Daily Adorations - Kheperu Nu Ra

· Middle Pillar Exercise and Commentary

· The Rite of Consecration for a meal - The Berakah

· The Rite of Elemental Equilibration

· The Cleansing Bath Ritual

· A Rite For Psychic Protection

· Rose Cross Healing Rite

· Rite for Consecrating Holy Water

· Rite for Consecrating Incense

· Solo Equinox Ceremony

Theoretical Study

· Introduction into the Hermetic Sanctuary of Ma'at

· Neophyte Introduction and Outline

· Neophyte Initiation Ritual

· Primary Officers of the Outer Order

· First Knowledge Lecture

· The Elements

· The Zodiac

· The Triplicities

· The Quadruplicities

· The Signs

· The Seven Ancient Planets

· The Qabalah

· The Sephiroth

· The Hebrew Alphabet

· On The First Knowledge Lecture

· History Lecture

· Progress in the Order

· Thoth-Hermes Temple Address to the Neophyte

· Address on the Pillars

· The Pillars of Shu

· Putting Magic into Practice

· Projecting the Circle

· Introduction to the Daily Adorations

· Order Etiquette

· The Outer Wand of Double Power

· Neophyte Grade Signs and Adoration

· The Four Knocks

· Thoughts on Imagination

· An Introduction to the Godform of Thme

· SOTEIRA-EUBOLUS: Insights on the Probationer Meditations

· Rosicrucian Healing

· The Qualities of the Spheres on the Holy Tree of Life

· An Overview of the Formula of the Qabalistic Cross

· The Tree of Life in the Aura

· Effective Use of The Lesser Banishing Ritual of the Pentagram

· Divine Hebrew Names Associated with the LBRP

· A Few of the Magical Words Used in Ritual

· Words of Power and the Vibratory Formula

· Dreams The First Threshold to The Beyond

· Recording Your Dreams

· Theory and Practice of Black Magic

· Goetia and the HSoM

· Psychic Self-Defense

· History of the Emerald Tablet

· The Emerald Formula

· The Mystical Qabalah by Dion Fortune (select pages)

· The Kybalion by Three Initiates (select pages)

· Kaballah Unveiled (select pages)

· The Art and Meaning of Magic by F. Israel Regardie

Practical Work

· A Simple Breathing Exercise

· Help Yourself Exercise

· Learn Silence Exercise

· Darkness Technique

· Sense Awareness Techniques

· Visualization Exercise I

· Daily Practical Exercise on the Tarot

· Extrasensory Awareness Exercise with Zener ESP Cards

· Bringing Down the Light Exercise

· A Ritual Meditation on the Banners of the East and West

· A Ritual Meditation on the Tau Robe

· A Ritual Meditation on the Pillars

· The Five Rites

· The Qabalistic Holy Wash

· Leaving The Body

· Daily Ritual Diary

· Hebrew Letter Practice

· Construct a black and white Tree of Life with the Sephirotic Hebrew Names in Atziluth (Divine Names Attributed to the Sephiroth) placed upon it.

· The Planetary Sigils, Hebrew Names and Transliteration of Planet Archangels attributed to the Planets.

Meditational Study

· The Point Meditation

· Calm-Abiding Meditation

· Preliminary Meditative Work

Ceremonial Study

· The Role of the Sentinel

· The Godforms of the Visible Stations

Zelator Grade 1=10: The Periclinus de Faustis - (Worker of Earth)

Ritual Study

· The Lesser Invoking Ritual of the Pentagram

· Rite of Elemental Earth

· Rite of Malkuth on the Fylfot Cross

· An Invocation of Earth

· Geomantic Invocation and Ritualizing the Geomantic Process

· Consecration of the Geomancy Box

Theoretical Study

· Zelator Initiation Ritual

· Second Knowledge Lecture

· Symbology of the 1=10 Grade

· Basic Steps Involved in a Golden Dawn Ritual

· Creating and Consecration Holy Water

· Basic Astrology

· The Houses

· The Meridians

· Basic Alchemy-Terms and Symbols

· The Elementals

· Tetragrammaton and the Kerubim

· The Hebrew Letters

· The Four Worlds and the Ten Heavens

· The Divine Names Attributed to the Sephiroth.

· Correspondences of Earth

· Precious Stones and Minerals.

· Earth Deities

· Correspondences of Malkuth

· Astrological Geomancy by GERARD CREMONENSIS

· Geomancy - By Agrippa

· The Three Sub-Priciples of Formulation

· Symbolism and Meditation of the Altar of Burnt Offerings and the Laver of Brass in the Zelator Initiation

· Divination as Magic

· The Psychology of Divination

· Clarification of Geomancy

· Astrological origin of Islamic geomancy

· Summary of the Technique for Doing Geomancy

· Allocation of the Geomantic Figures to the Houses

· Geomany - By G.H. FRATER D.D.C.F. (S. L. Mathers)

· Constructing and painting a box for Geomantic Divination

· A Handbook of Geomancy

· Lectura Geomantiae

· Deconsecrating a Geomantic Talisman

· Alchemy as a Path to Integration

· Alchemical Garden - Selecting, Planting and Harvesting Your Herbs

· The Principles of Pathworking

· Tetragrammaton

· Divine Names on the Tree of Life

· The Laver of Water of Purification

· The Altar of Burnt Offering

· The Altar of Incense

· The Flaming Sword or Lighting Flash

· The Fylfot Cross

· The Table of Shewbread

· The Seven Branch Candlestick

· The Tribes of Israel and the Zodiacal Signs

Practical Work

· The Magic Of The Eye Exercise

· Zelator Breathing Exercise (4-2-4-2)

· Fourfold Breath technique for the Zelator

· Zelator Practical Exercise - Formulation

· Geomancy Divination - The Periclinus de Faustis is required to perform several Geomantic Readings until the information is thoroughly absorbed and submit a brief (3 to 5 page) summery of your Geomantic Readings.

· The Periclinus de Faustis is required to construct all of the following talismanic emblems to aid in meditation and ritual. All emblems should be painted white on a black background and scanned, or photo copied. Copies are to be emailed or sent to the HSoM before passing into the next grade.

· A Square

· A Cube

· The Name Adonai ha-Aretz in Hebrew

· Construct a black and white Tree of Life with the Hebrew Divine Names of Atziluth.

· Encyclopedia of Crystal, Gem & Metal Magic by Scott Cunningham

· Divine Pymander attributed to Hermes Mercurius Trismegistus

· Alchemy by Cherry Gilchrist

· DIVINATION from The Golden Dawn by Israel Regardie, (section on Geomancy, pages 523-539)

· The Collected Works of C. G. Jung - Volume 12: Psychology and Alchemy; Volume 13: Alchemical Studies; Volume 14: Mysterium Conjunctions

· Psychosynthesis: A Manual of Principals and Techniques by Roberto Assagioli

Meditational Study

· The Lineal Meditation

· Daily Invocation of Malkuth

· Meditation With the Archangel Auriel

· A Guided Visualization into Malkuth

· Meditation on the Four Qabalistic Worlds (Utilizing the four Aces)

Ceremonial Study

· The Role of the Stolistes

· The Role of the Dadouchus

· Godforms of the Outer Order Grades

· Archangelic Forms of the Zelator Grade

Theoricus Grade 2=9: The Poraios de Rejectis - (Worker of Air)

Ritual Work

· Rite of the Element of Air

· Rite of the 32nd Path of Tau

· Rite of Yesod

· Rite for Consecrating Incense

Theoretical Study

· Theoricus Initiation Ritual

· Third Knowledge Lecture

· The Constitution of Man

· Basic Astrology

· The Aspects

· Erecting a Natal Chart

· Interpreting a Horoscope

· The Art of Incense

· Aesch Mezareph or The Purifying Fire

· Thoth-Hermes-Trismegistus

· The Sepher Yetzirah

· Cabala Influence upon Judaism & Christianity

· Spiritual Entities

· Qabalistic Parts of the Soul

· Correspondences of Yesod.

· Correspondences Air

· Correspondences of Luna

· Beings and Deities of Air and Sky

· Complementary Planet-Saturn

· Plant and Nature Spirits

· Plants and Herbs

· The Moon and the Tree of Life

· Magic Square or Kamea of the Moon

· Lineal Figures Attributed To The Planets

· Alchemical Symbols - Tablet with the Two Alchemical Trees

· The Solid Greek Cubical Cross

· The Caduceus of Hermes

· The Flaming Sword with the Kerubim

· The Serpent of Wisdom

· Luna on the Tree of Life

· The Garden of Eden and the Holy City

· The Seven Infernal Mansions and the Four Seas

· Table Of Geomantic Figures

· Tarot Key 21 - The Universe

· Yeziratic Path 32 - Tau

· The number Nine

· The number Five

· Basic Alchemy--Alchemical Operations

· Incense, Oils & Brews

· The Only way to learn Astrology, Volumes 1, 2, and 3 by Marion D. March

· The Complete Book of Incense, Oils & Brews by Scott Cunningham

· Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs

· An Introduction to the Neoplatonic Philosophy of Plotinus by Kenneth Guthrie

· On the Mysteries by Iamblichus

· Jungian Dream Interpretation: A Handbook of Theory and Practice by James Hall.

Practical Work

· Rhythmic Breathing Exercise for Theoricus

· The Purifying Breath Exercise

· Mind Awareness Exercise

· Speech Awareness Exercise

· A Simple Card Divination Exercise

· Tarot Exercise I: A Mediation on The Parts of The Soul

· Observe the phases of the Moon each and every night for one entire Lunar cycle (28 days). Note your observations in your magical diary. Also take note what Zodiacal Sign the Moon is in.

· Take note of any Planets that are located in Air Signs in your own Zodiacal chart. Write a brief report on how you think you are effected by them.

· Grow an herb or plant from a package of seeds. Incorporate the plant into your meditations while in the 2=9 grade.

· Prepare your own mixture of incense for the Sephirah of Yesod, using your ingenuity and the grade sources.

· Prepare your own personal mixture of incense based upon your Zodiacal Sign, Elemental affiliation and other personal information or preferences.

· Erect a Natal Chart - The Poraios de Rejectis is required to erect several Natal Charts until the information is thoroughly absorbed and submit a brief (3 to 5 page) summery of one of your Interpretations of a Natal Chart.

· Construct a black and white Tree of Life with the Briatic (Archangelic) Hebrew names placed in their proper order.

· The Poraios de Rejectis is required to construct all of the following talismanic emblems to aid in meditation and ritual. All emblems should be painted violet on a yellow background and scanned, or photo copied. Copies are to be emailed or sent to the HSoM before passing into the next grade.

· The sigil of Elemental Air

· The sigil of Luna

· The sigil of Libra

· The sigil of Aquarius

· The sigil of Gemini

The following symbols should be painted black on white:

· The pentagram and pentagon

· The letter Tau

· The sigil of Saturn

· The name Shaddai El Chai in Hebrew

· The enneagram and enneangle

The following symbols should be painted silver on blue-violet:

· A Crescent

· The symbols for each of the Moon's phases

Meditational Study

· Meditation With the Archangel Raphael

· Meditation for the 2 = 9 grade of Theoricus

Ceremonial Study

· The Role of the Kerux

· The Kerubic Forms

· Serapis, Nuet, Tefnut, Mau

Practicus Grade 3=8: Monocris de Astris - (Worker of Water)

Ritual Work

· Rite of Elemental Water

· Rite Of The 31st Path of Shin

· Rite Of The 30th Path of Resh

· Rite of HOD

· Tarot Consecration Ritual

Theoretical Study

· The Practicus Initiation Ceremony

· The Fourth Knowledge Lecture

· On the Purification of the Soul

· The Samothracian Mysteries

· The Chalden Oracles

· Aesch Mezareph or The Purifying Fire

· Theurgy - A Treatise on Spiritual Alchemy

· Hermetic Philosophy and Alchemy

· Lineal Figures and Magical Squares

· Polygons and Polygrams

· Magic Squares

· Literal Qabalah

· Gematria

· Aiq Beker

· Notariqon

· Temurah

· Correspondences of Water

· Being and Deities of Water

· Correspondences of Mercury

· Mercurial Deities

· Complementary Planet-Jupiter

· The Olympic Planetary Spirits

· The Tarot-An Introduction

· Qabalistic Associations of the Tarot

· The Twenty-two Trumps

· A Description of the Tarot Trumps

· Notes on the Tarot

· The Minor Arcana

· The Court Cards

· The Seven Heavens of Assiah

· The Ten Sephiroth Combined in the Seven Palaces

· The Ten Sephiroth to YHVH

· The Evil and Averse Sephiroth in the Seven Palaces

· The 20th Key of the Tarot - Judgment

· The 19th Key of the Tarot - The Sun

· Yeziratic Path 31 - Shin

· Yeziratic Path 30 - Resh

· The Seals or Sigils of the Olympic Planetary Spirits

· The Geomantic Figures

· Formation of Planetary Symbols

· Garden of Eden Before the Fall

· Symbolism of the Altar, Cross and Triangle

· The Kamea or Magic Square of Mercury

· The Seal of Mercury

· The name of the Spirit of Mercury

· The Intelligence of Mercury

· Mercury on the Tree of Life

· Seven Planes on the Tree of Life

· Four Planes Corresponding to the Four Elements

· Alchemical Sephiroth

· The Planets in the Mercurial Figure

Practical Work

· Fourfold Rhythmic Breath technique for Practicus

· Tarot Exercise I:

· Psychic Development Exercise I, II, III

· Tarot Divination Exercise: The Celtic Cross

· An Alchemical Exercise on the Distillation of Oils

· Construct a black and white Tree of Life with the Yetziratic (Angelic Choir) Hebrew names placed in their proper order.

· The Monocris de Astris is required to construct all of the following talismanic emblems to aid in meditation and ritual. These emblems should be painted orange on blue and scanned, or photo copied. Copies are to be emailed or sent to the HSoM before passing into the next grade.

· The sigil of Elemental Water

· The sigil of Mercury

· The sigil of Cancer

· The sigil of Scorpio

· The sigil of Pisces

The following symbols should be painted black on white:

· The number eight

· The letter Shin

· The letter Resh

· The name Elohim Tzabaoth in Hebrew

· The octagram and octangle

Meditational Study

· Meditation With the Archangel Gabriel

· Meditation for the Grade of Practicus

· Concentration and Mantra Exercise for Practicus

· A Simple Tarot Meditation

Ceremonial Study

· The Role of the Hegemon

· Godforms of the Kabiri

Philosophus Grade 4=7: Pharos Illuminans - (Worker of Fire)

Ritual Work

· Rite of Elemental Fire

· Rite Of The 29th Path of Qoph

· Rite Of The 28th Path of Tzaddi

· Rite of the 27th Path of Peh

· Rite of Netzach

Theoretical Study

· The Philosophus Initiation Ceremony

· The Fourth Knowledge Lecture

· The Chaldean Oracles of Zoroaster

· The Qlippoth and the Tree of Death

· The Qlippoth - by Frater D.D.C.F.

· The Tattwas By Frater De Profundis ad Lucem

· Shem Ha-Mephoresch - THE 72 FOLD NAME

· The Godforms

· Qabalah-The "Body" of the Divine

· Qabalistic Correspondences

· Correspondences of Netzach

· Correspondences of Fire

· Beings and Deities of Fire

· Correspondences of Venus

· Venusian Deities

· Complementary Planet-Mars

· The Qlippoth on the Tree of Life

· Alchemy-The Tools of Practical Alchemy

· Alchemical Principals on the Tree of Life

· The Astrological and Alchemical Symbols of the Planets.

· Tarot Divination-The Ten Card Spread

· The Fifteen Card Spread

· Diagram of the 29th Path

· Serpent of Brass

· The 18th Key of the Tarot - The Moon

· The 17th Key of the Tarot - The Star

· The 16th Key of the Tarot - The Tower

· Yeziratic Path 29 - Qoph

· Yeziratic Path 28 - Tzaddi

· Yeziratic Path 27 - Peh

· Qabalah of 9 Chambers

· Tarot in the Tree of Life

· The Three Columns

· Geomantic Talismans

· The Admission Badge for the 28th Path- Pyramid of the Elements

· Holy Names in the Four Worlds

· Yetziratic Symbolic Alphabet Diagram

· Lineal Figures attributed to the Planet "Grams"

· Lineal Figures attributed to the Planet "Gons and Angles"

· Geomantic Figures arranged in the Planetary attribution of the Tree of Life

· The Calvary Cross of Twelve Squares

· The Calvary Cross of 10 Squares

· The Calvary Cross of 6 Squares

· Cross of the Hegemon's Badge

· The Symbols of Mercury, Salt, and Sulfur on the Tree

· The Symbol of Venus on the Tree of Life

· The Garden of Eden after the Fall

· Diagram of the Image of Nebuchadnezzar

· Diagram of the Seven Yetziratic Palaces in the 10 Sephiroth

· Diagram of the 12 Princess of the Qlippoth

· Kamea of Venus

· The Seal of the Venus Square

· The Sigil of the Spirit of Venus

· The Intelligence of Venus

· The Tree of Life with Daath

· The Altar of Burnt Offering

· The Laver of Brazen Sea

· Egyptian Religion by E. A. Wallis Budge

· Meditation and Kabbalah by Aryeh Kaplan

· Psychology & Kabbalah by Z'en ben Shimon Halevi

· The Restoration and Alchemy by Steven Marshall

Practical Work

· Fourfold Rhythmic Breath technique for Practicus

· Tarot Divination Exercise - The Celtic Cross

· Tarot Divination Exercise - The Fifteen Card Spread

· Prepare your own mixture of perfumed oils, herbal baths, and tea for the Sephirah of Venus.

· Perform 20 Tarot divinations while in the grade of Philosophus.

· Take periodic observations of the Planet Venus (at both dawn and dusk) Also take note what Zodiacal Sign the Planet is in.

· Take note of any Planets that are located in Fire Signs in your own Zodiacal chart.

· Take note of where Venus falls in your own Zodiacal chart. Write and submit a brief report on how you think you are effected by the Planet's position in your natal chart.

· The Pharos Illuminans is required to construct all of the following talismanic emblems to aid in meditation and ritual. These emblems should be painted green on red and scanned, or photo copied. Copies are to be emailed or sent to the HSoM before passing into the next grade.

· The sigil of Elemental Fire

· The sigil of Venus

· The sigil of Aires

· The sigil of Leo

· The sigil of Sagittarius

The following symbols should be painted black on white:

· The number seven

· The letter Qoph

· The letter Tzaddi

· The name YHVH Tzabaoth in Hebrew

· The heptagram and heptangle

Meditational Study

· Meditation With the Archangel Michael

· Meditation for the Grade of Philosophus

· Fourfold breath technique for the Philosophus

· Devotion Exercise for Practicus

· Sacred Ground Exercise

Ceremonial Study

· The Role of the Hiereus

· Godforms of Osiris, Horus, Isis, Nephthys and Hathor

The Portal - Second Degree: The Dominis Liminis - (Worker of Spirt)

This grade summarizes and combines the experiences of the Elemental grades. It corresponds to the fifth Element Spirit. Spirit is the crowning Element which forms the uppermost point of the Pentagram, ruling above the Elements of Fire, Water, Air and Earth, and announcing the dominion of the Divine Light over (and permeating throughout the manifest Kingdom. The analysis process that happened in the Elemental grades is reversed, and the components of ones being is recombined to be offered up in sacrifice to the Higher Self.

Ritual Work

· Opus Praeliminaris - The Daily Ritual and Invocation of Tiphareth

· Rite of the 26th Path of Ayin

· Rite of the 25th Path of Samekh

· Rite of the 24th Path of Nun

· The Ritual of the Rose Cross and Four Elements

· The Rite of the Pentagram and the Five Paths

· The Rite of Self-Purification

· The Rite of Self-Consecration

· The Rite of Self-Consecration through Sulfur

· The Rite of Self- Purification through Salt

· The Rite of Purification of the Elements Within

· Magical Rite of Equilibrium - Tattvas

· Rites for Charging Planetary Elixirs

· The Rite of Assumption to the Godform-Thme

Theoretical Study

· The Portal Initiation Ritual

· The Sixth Knowledge Lecture

· History of the Rosicrucian Order

· The Rending of the Veil

· Horary Astrology

· Interpretation of a Horoscope

· Introduction to Godform Assumption

· Rosicrucian's Document

· The Four Color Scales

· The Secret Fire - An Alchemical Study

· Aurora of the Philosphers

· Golden Chain of Homer

· Opening of the Key Record Sheet

· Correspondences of Spirit

· Pentagram and Maltese Cross

· Ain into Matter

· Diagram of Malkuth

· Grade Structure of the Order

· Symbol of the Hermetic Arcanum

· Image of the Vision of Nebuchadnezzar

· V.I.T.R.I.O.L.U.M.

· The Circle and Point

· Seven Palaces of Holiness

· Vision of the Angelic Choirs

· Seraphim of Isaiah

· Cherubim of Ezekiel

· PAN

· Typhon

· YEHESHUA

· PAROKETH

· The Four Rivers of Eden

· PHRATH

· The Aura

· The Tree of Life in the Aura

· Tattwas and Triangles

· Wands, Lamens and Admission Badges

· The 13th Key of the Tarot - Death

· The 14th Key of the Tarot - The Moon

· The 15th Key of the Tarot - The Devil

· Yeziratic Path 26 - Ayin

· Yeziratic Path 25 - Samekh

· Yeziratic Path 24 - Nun

· The Hexagram of Tiphareth

· The Kaballah Unveiled

· The Middle Pillar by Regardie

· The Alchemical Mandala by Adam Mclean

· The Three Books of Occult Philosophy by Henry Cornelius Agrippa

· The Sacred Magician by William Bloom

Practical Work

· The Fourfold Breath technique for the Portal grade

· Control of the Aura Exercise

· Development of the Will Exercise

· Tarot Divination - Opening of the Key

· Skrying Exercise using the Tattwas and Elemental Symbols

· Set up and submit your birth horoscope. Focus on the accurate interpretation is utmost important to this practice.

· The Crosses - Make a list and drawings of the crosses, which you have used as Admission throughout the grades. Read and review all information about them in the rituals and Knowledge Lectures and write and submit a brief paper on them.

· A Drawing of the Tree of Life - This should be done fairly large in order that the writing and symbols should be clear. It is essential to show the deity names, names of Archangels and Angels in Hebrew in the Sephiroth, and to number the paths and give their attributes. The drawing maybe colored. A photo or scanned copy must be submitted.

· The The Dominis Liminis is required to construct all of the following talismanic emblems to aid in meditation and ritual. These emblems should be painted black on white:

· The sigil of the Spirit wheel

· A pentagram

· The number five

· The letter Shin

· The letter Samekh

· The name ETH in Hebrew

· The name PAROKETH in Hebrew

· The name YEHESHUAH in Hebrew

· A drawing containing all forms of the cross as depicted in the Admission Badges of the Elemental grades.

· The The Dominis Liminis is required to write and submit a Thesis for the Portal grade. The Thesis should be at least twenty (single-spaced) pages. The Thesis should include, but not limited to:

· A review of all the initiation ceremonies and experiences gathered in the preceding grades and reflect upon them.

· Make a model of the Hall and Officers so that the general scheme becomes apparent in the various rituals.

· Note the general underlying scheme for each Elemental grade-and note where the differences occur.

· Draw up a separate outline for each officer.

· Note the positions of the various officers-what mathematical shapes they make among themselves from time to time as they take up their places in the Temple.

· Follow the careers of the various Officers. Note at what grade an officer disappears.

· Note some of the speeches and how they are designed to relate to their archaic form.

· Note the technique for traversing the various paths-the words, and the badges with which the path is entered.

· A summarization which takes into consideration your own personal feelings, experiences and perceptions of what took place in each of your initiations and during the months spent in each particular grade.

Meditational Study

· Meditation for the Portal grade

· Meditation on the Portal Lamens

· Meditation With the four Kerubim

Ceremonial Study

· The Role of the Hierophant

· SET, HEQUET, APEPI, TEMU and SATI

For more information about the Ordo Stella Matutina please visit our main website.

In LVX,

The Chiefs of the Ordo Stella Matutina /

Hermetic Sanctuary of Ma'at