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INRI
23:54 Jan 10 2007
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The acronym INRI







Of course, the first reaction of a reader with an elementary acquaintance with the Bible is to give a Christian interpretation to the acronym: Iesus Nazarenus Rex Iudeorum, the inscription on the cross..







(the tetragrammaton-meaning in greek a word of four letters)



But a remarkable parallel links this acronym with the ineffable name of the Deity in the Bible, the Tetragammaton. Both are composed of four letters, one of which is repeated. In Hebrew, the letters are Yod-Heh-Vav-Heh.





(alchemist)



Medieval alchemists theorized that it meant Igne natura renovatur integra,a Rosicrucian motto.

The Rosicrucians used them as the initials of one of their Hermetic secrets, meaning that By fire nature is restored in purity, or pure matter is restored by spirit; signifying that the working of the inner fire of the spirit, when operating free and unchained by its surrounding veils, reduces these veils into oneness with itself, so that pure, complete, or original nature is restored to its primordial essence.





(Michael-fire)



They also adopted them to express the names of their three elementary principles salt, sulphur, and mercury by making them the initials of the sentence, Igne Nitrum Roris Invenitur. Ragon finds in the equivalent Hebrew letters nor the initials of the Hebrew names of the ancient elements: Iaminim, water; Nour, fire; Ruach, air; and Iebschah, earth. (I - Yam - Water; N - Nour - Fire; R - Ruach - Air; I - Yebeshah - Earth).This requires some latitude in the interpretations, because Iam actually means sea, and only by synecdoche can it be taken to represent water.







Thus, in its application to the human being, when a person lives entirely in the light or fire of the spirit or god within, all his veils of consciousness coalesce with the inner fire, so that his original spiritual being is restored and he becomes a god-man.



INRI is known as the "Keyword" and is used in the Golden Dawn's Inner Order to describe the cycle of the seasons; the equinoxes and solstices, as well as the cycles of birth, death, and rebirth (I - Yod - Virgo; N - Nun - Scorpio; R - Resh - the Sun; I - Yod - Virgo).







However, an examination of various rituals of the 18th masonic degree in different places and times, reveals a wide range of other interpretations, such as:



Ignis Natura Renovat Integram

(Fire completely renews nature)



Ignem Natura Regenerando Integrat

(By regeneration, nature maintains the integrity of fire)



In Nobilis Regnat Iehovah (or Iesus)

(Jehovah (or Jesus) reigns among noble men)



Iesus Nascente Ram Innovatur

(Ascending Jesus renews the branch)



Igne Nitrum Roris Invenitor

(By fire salt is extracted from dew)



Insignia Naturae Ratio Illustrat

(Reason illuminates the nature’s symbols)



Inter Nos Regnat Indulgentia

(Among us reigns goodness)



Intra Nobis Regnum Iehova

(The Kingdom of God is within us)



Iustum Necare Reges Impios

(It is just to kill impious kings)



Iustitia Nunc Reget Imperia

(Justice now reigns empires)



In Neci Renascor Integer

(In death one is reborn intact and pure)



Another explanation mentioned by Naudon claims that the four letters are the initials of Judea, Nazareth, Raphael and Judah. In Hebrew, Judea and Judah are written with an initial “I”.



Still another explanation is given by Albert Pike in his Magnum Opus: the four letters are initials of the words Infinity, Nature, Reason and Immortality.



The existence of so many and diverse explanations, formulated by different Masonic writers in the course of time, demonstrates that the literal or Biblical explanation is certainly insufficient and probably erroneous within the Masonic context.





Also think about the phoenix.....i think its the most simple but perfect example.





....Igne Natura Renovatur Integra....

AS ABOVE SO BELOW
15:38 Jan 03 2007
Times Read: 525




(tarot-magician)





This phrase comes from the beginning of The Emerald Tablet and embraces the entire system of traditional and modern magic which was inscribed upon the tablet in cryptic wording by Hermes Trismegistus. The significance of this phrase is that it is believed to hold the key to all mysteries. All systems of magic are claimed to function by this formula. "'That which is above is the same as that which is below'...Macrocosmos is the same as microcosmos. The universe is the same as God, God is the same as man, man is the same as the cell, the cell is the same as the atom, the atom is the same as...and so on, ad infinitum."



This message theorizes that man is the counterpart of God on earth; as God is man's counterpart in heaven. Therefore, it is a statement of an ancient belief that man's actions on earth parallel the actions of God in heaven. This pivots on the belief that "all things have their birth from this One Thing by adaptation."



The purpose of all rituals in ceremonial magic is to unite the microcosm with the macrocosm to join God, or gods when invoked, with the human consciousness. When such a supreme union is achieved the subject and object becomes one. This is because the magician feels that he is consciously in touch with all elements of the universe, therefore, he can control them. It may be said, the magician feels connected with the universe. This feeling intensifies the more the magician successfully practices his skills. When feeling unison with the universe the magician knows he has reached his Higher or True Self because he has attained mastery of himself and the universe. Thus he feels his "skillful work ascends from earth to heaven and descends to earth again, and receives the power of the superiors and of the inferiors." Now the miracles are possible.



Some magicians, including Aleister Crowley, claimed that when the magician reaches this ultimate peak of altered consciousness the miracles are no longer important, the extreme goal becomes the direct union with God. A.G.H.





---also take a look at the first entry of this month about baphomet,there you will find more things about that (as above so below)

15:02 Jan 03 2007
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maybe sometimes this is required too.... if you dont believe then you are not accepting the things as you should....you close your eyes and ears and dont receive all that you would.... we must be (yes, must) open to any thing. first see it, hear it, learn it and then we can have the right to judge it, criticise it and ..accept it (or not). the truth cant be seen if we have not the intention to accept it.it cant be different than we expected.but it would still be the truth. the truth doesnt change,no matter what.







the...(perfect) circle



i dont know why i put this here - maybe because of the first picture. believe-and then see.

Book Of The Law
01:32 Jan 03 2007
Times Read: 536






I will start with the best parts (in my opinion) of each one of the 3 chapters of Aleister Crowley’ s ‘the book of the law’. I am not a real fan of him… especially in his personal life he did many mistakes but I am not the one to judge him. I recognize his offerings. And these parts I think that are to be considered well. Anyway, I am not a thelemite. I cant say that I can agree with and follow everything that he said.







Chapter I



3. Every man and every woman is a star.

4. Every number is infinite; there is no difference.

10. Let my servants be few & secret: they shall rule the many & the known.

11. These are fools that men adore; both their Gods & their men are fools.

13. I am above you and in you. My ecstasy is in yours. My joy is to see your joy.

29. For I am divided for love's sake, for the chance of union.

38. He must teach; but he may make severe the ordeals.

39. The word of the Law is THELEMA.

40. Who calls us Thelemites will do no wrong, if he look but close into the word. For there are therein Three Grades, the Hermit, and the Lover, and the man of Earth. Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law.

44. For pure will, unassuaged of purpose, delivered from the lust of result, is every way perfect.

57. Invoke me under my stars! Love is the law, love under will. Nor let the fools mistake love; for there are love and love. There is the dove, and there is the serpent. Choose ye well! He, my prophet, hath chosen, knowing the law of the fortress, and the great mystery of the House of God. All these old letters of my Book are aright; but [Tzaddi] is not the Star. This also is secret: my prophet shall reveal it to the wise.









Chapter II



3. In the sphere I am everywhere the centre, as she, the circumference, is nowhere found.

4. Yet she shall be known & I never.

6. I am the flame that burns in every heart of man, and in the core of every star. I am Life, and the giver of Life, yet therefore is theknowledge of me the knowledge of death.

7. I am the Magician and the Exorcist. I am the axle of the wheel, and the cube in the circle. “Come unto me” is a foolish word: for it is I that go.

18. These are dead, these fellows; they feel not. We are not for the poor and sad: the lords of the earth are our kinsfolk.

19. Is a God to live in a dog? No! but the highest are of us. They shall rejoice, our chosen: who sorroweth is not of us.

20. Beauty and strength, leaping laughter and delicious languor, force and fire, are of us.

21. We have nothing with the outcast and the unfit: let them die in their misery. For they feel not. Compassion is the vice of kings: stamp down the wretched & the weak: this is the law of the strong: this is our law and the joy of the world. Think not, o king, upon that lie: That Thou Must Die: verily thou shalt not die, but live. Now let it be understood: If the body of the King dissolve, he shall remain in pure ecstasy for ever. Nuit! Hadit! Ra-Hoor-Khuit! The Sun, Strength & Sight, Light; these are for the servants of the Star & the Snake.

23. I am alone: there is no God where I am.

25. Ye are against the people, O my chosen!

28. Now a curse upon Because and his kin!

29. May Because be accursed for ever!

30. If Will stops and cries Why, invoking Because, then Will stops & does nought.

31. If Power asks why, then is Power weakness.

41. A feast for fire and a feast for water; a feast for life and a greater feast for death!

42. A feast every day in your hearts in the joy of my rapture!

45. There is death for the dogs.

48. Pity not the fallen! I never knew them. I am not for them. I console not: I hate the consoled & the consoler.

49. I am unique & conqueror. I am not of the slaves that perish. Be they damned & dead! Amen.

52. There is a veil: that veil is black. It is the veil of the modest woman; it is the veil of sorrow, & the pall of death: this is none of me. Tear down that lying spectre of the centuries: veil not your vices in virtuous words: these vices are my service; ye do well, & I will reward you here and hereafter.

58. Yea! deem not of change: ye shall be as ye are, & not other. Therefore the kings of the earth shall be Kings for ever: the slaves shall serve. There is none that shall be cast down or lifted up: all is ever as it was. Yet there are masked ones my servants: it may be that yonder beggar is a King. A King may choose his garment as he will: there is no certain test: but a beggar cannot hide his poverty.

65. I am the Master: thou art the Holy Chosen One.

72. Strive ever to more! and if thou art truly mine — and doubt it not, an if thou art ever joyous! — death is the crown of all.

73. Ah! Ah! Death! Death! thou shalt long for death. Death is forbidden, o man, unto thee.

74. The length of thy longing shall be the strength of its glory. He that lives long & desires death much is ever the King among the Kings.





Chapter III



17. Fear not at all; fear neither men nor Fates, nor gods, nor anything. Money fear not, nor laughter of the folk folly, nor any other power in heaven or upon the earth or under the earth. Nu is your refuge as Hadit your light; and I am the strength, force, vigour, of your arms.

18. Mercy let be off; damn them who pity! Kill and torture; spare not; be upon them!

24. The best blood is of the moon, monthly: then the fresh blood of a child, or dropping from the host of heaven: then of enemies; then of the priest or of the worshippers: last of some beast, no matter what.

28. Also ye shall be strong in war.

32. From gold forge steel!

49. I am in a secret fourfold word, the blasphemy against all gods of men.

50.Curse them! Curse them! Curse them!

51. With my Hawk's head I peck at the eyes of Jesus as he hangs upon the cross.

52. I flap my wings in the face of Mohammed & blind him.

53. With my claws I tear out the flesh of the Indian and the Buddhist, Mongol and Din.

54. Bahlasti! Ompehda! I spit on your crapulous creeds.

55. Let Mary inviolate be torn upon wheels: for her sake let all chaste women be utterly despised among you!

56. Also for beauty's sake and love's!

57. Despise also all cowards; professional soldiers who dare not fight, but play; all fools despise!

58. But the keen and the proud, the royal and the lofty; ye are brothers!

59. As brothers fight ye!

60. There is no law beyond Do what thou wilt.

63. The fool readeth this Book of the Law, and its comment; & he understandeth it not.

69. There is success.



The Book of the Law is Written

and Concealed.

Aum. Ha.











There is no law beyond Do what thou wilt. Love is the law, love under will.

00:22 Jan 03 2007
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