**Sagittarius**
For this lesson, we are focusing on the Planetary Beings of [[Spherical]], more so than upon the traditional astrology of the native Sagittarian. The customary readings about the [esoteric Sagittarius](http://metaphysicalqabalah.org/esotericsagittarius.html) and the orthodox personality traits of [Sagittarius](http://metaphysicalqabalah.org/sagittarius.html) may be found in the corresponding links.
Below are the pertinent Beings:
**Angel of Sagittarius** (Jovian)
**Aduachiel** - Sagittarius - The control and direction of the original
**legality**, of **justice** and **equilibrium**, i. e. of the **perfect harmony** in the whole
cosmic hierarchy, in all spheres and on all planets of our universe, is in the
hands of the ninth genius of the Jupiter sphere. The magician may be
instructed by this genius in the highest wisdom and deepest mysteries of
**divine law**, justice and equilibrium. At the same time he is taught by Aduachiel
to _apply all laws of the universe by magic and Qabalah, without causing any_
_disturbance in its equilibrium_.
**Angels of the Decans of Sagittarius** (Mercury)
49: **Vehuel** - The magician will be made acquainted by the forty-ninth
genius of the Mercury sphere with all kinds of prophecy, starting from the
most simple ones up to the perfect reading in the world of the Akasha, and
will learn to control them. Apart from this, he will be taught how to increase
his consciousness to enable him to place himself anywhere he likes, to read at
once the thoughts of any human being, to learn to know everything in respect
of his Aura, and, by doing so, to recognize his character at a single glance,
whether he is dealing with a foe or a friend. The magician may also learn from
this genius all possible ways of influence. Having once got into contact with
this genius, he will be able to spend his life in peace and tranquility.
[Though the foregoing words seem, at first, to be plain enough, their deep esoteric profundity may only be grasped as one takes the journey from this Genius through each of the following Genii, or Angels of the Sagittarian Decans. Then, upon return to the 49th Genius, the depths of these specialties should become quite important with regard to the operation of the Mind and its Mastery, which concerns Peace and Happiness.]
50: **Daniel** - This genius makes it possible for the magician to look into
the workshop of Divine Providence and to perceive the workings and effects of
the Akasha-principle, and, furthermore, the fiftieth genius will enable the
magician to comprehend the effectiveness of the divine virtues and, by doing
this, to influence within him the vibrations of love and charity. This will put the
magician into a state of happiness which can only be experienced by persons
who have been guided by this genius. (see the following Genius and, especially with regards to Azoth [Y], including all the special advantages which go with its Mastery.) There are even more advantages
derived from the connection with this genius: the magician will learn to
differentiate between justice and injustice, will develop a good sense of
judgment, act cleverly in any matter, be successful as a writer, achieve an
excellent talent as an orator, become witty and enjoy deep intuitions. He will
learn to recognize in any religious system its true philosophical contents. In
case of emergency, the magician will always be inspired with the right ideas
by this genius.
[The writings of Paracelsus feature the Prophesy of [Daniel](http://metaphysicalqabalah.org/daniel.html).]
51: **Hahasiah** - is one of the original initiators into the hermetic science.
Not only will he provide the magician with genuine information on magic and
Qabalah, but he will also instruct him in astro-physics, in astro-chemistry
and alchemy, initiate him into the deep mysteries of wisdom and teach him
the art of elevating his spirit into the most various planes and spheres and to
act there consciously. Due to the special methods which the magician will be
given by the fifty-first genius of the Mercury sphere he will be able to make
his mental, astral and physical body invisible and, apart from this, to change
certain causes in the Akasha-principle in respect of their effects. There are,
however, other advantages the magician will enjoy on account of his
connections with this genius: he will be taught how to produce various
medicines. If the magician deals with medicine, he can become an excellent
doctor, guided by this genius, and will have great success with his cures and
be much loved by his patients.
[Herewith relates one of the most fascinating secrets of Magic and Qabalah: the Secret of Invisibility. Its secretive profundity stems not from some need to sequester the topic but from the convoluted subtleties of its radix. Long-time students will recall that the Pink Azoth vibration also featured Invisibility and that the kernel of the teaching involved the concept of conceptual self-density, aka 'presence'. Also that this density of selfhood somehow reflected upon the environment (or 'scene') in which the analog homunculus conceived itself as acting within. The vibrations of such a scene registered as a degree of familiarity, by which the scene and it's actors felt known (e.g. 'Understood'). Diminished self-density resulted in diminished environmental registry to the point where selflessness became Invisible (as a Saint, but not as a ghost). Therefore, to address the specialties of the 51st Genius of Mercury, karmic influence being cause-and-effect: less registry results in less effect (which is to say 'beyond karma'). At the same time, greater Universality (less particularity) results in both reduced karmic emissions as well as greater Cosmic Magistery (which is to say 'Direct'). To learn this Spirit Medicine is, indeed, a great Benevolence.]
52: **Imamiah** - The fifty-second genius allows the magician to become the
master of his fellow-men, especially of his adversaries, and he shows him
means and ways to make them innocuous. By Imamiah's help prisoners can
regain their freedom, either by direct magical action or by influencing those
people who can decide on the setting free of a prisoner. Imamiah is a special
initiator into astrology in respect of magic and Qabalah. Thus the magician
may get valuable information from the teaching of this genius. He may get
information on any field of science existing on earth. Since Imamiah has a
special sense for gaiety, entertainment and pleasure, he brings about
situations which will no doubt satisfy the magician in this respect.
[One of the key features here is the hostility spiral which Social Psychologists have noted presages any conflict or especially acts of violence; along with the observation that at any time the confrontation can de-escalate. This key, according to the Lord and in expression through the specialty of the 52nd genius of Mercury relates to the mastery of one's fellow self, especially with relevance to his adversarial self-hood. While it makes sense to blame another for provoking a hostile response to external adversariality, experience with magical teaching beings shows that the imaginary stories which we constantly make-up about everything (interior dialog and 'infallible rhetoric' (our excuses)), which often have to do with our insular cortex, are involved with imaginary adversaries and adversities at all times, training our analog homunculus along the lines of contemporary video-game heroes. Our perspectives, thus conditioned, perceive adversity at every whip-stich and we become 'hard-done against'. Then we bow up. I present the metropolitan traffic experience as a prime example. We become, then, hard-boiled inside our own brains and imprisoned. Imamiah in accord with the Lord shows the practicing believer ways and means to make one's adversaries innocuous
(_The astrological influences of the constellation Ophiuchus given by Manilius:_
"When Ophiuchus, encircled by the serpent's great coils, rises he renders the forms of snakes innocuous to those born under him. They will receive snakes into the folds of their flowing robes, and will exchange kisses with these poisonous monsters and suffer no harm.")
and can help such prisoners regain their Freedom ('either by direct magical action or by influencing those people who can decide on setting the prisoner free'. Such 'people' would be our interior adversarial self whom we have projected as multiple homunculi.) For those demanding to know how; see the following.]
53: **Nanael** - Surely, the advanced magician will want to understand and
get under his control any animal. The fifty-third genius of the Mercury sphere
can initiate him into this art, so that he will understand the languages of all
animals. He will, by force of magic, be able to change his mental and astral
body in such a manner that any animal will perceive him. The magician may
also appreciate being made acquainted with all the laws of magic and
Qabalah. By apt meditations the magician will eventually penetrate into the
deepest problems and acquire many magical faculties. Many magic methods
for the controlling of animals and elements and the controlling of the astral
body of man and animal may be given the magician by this genius.
54: **Nithael** - is the fifty-fourth genius of the Mercury sphere. Being a
great friend of all artists, writers and orators, he helps them to become
famous. He makes the magician a favorite with very important people on
earth and with higher beings, paves his way to satisfaction and success and
leads him to complete happiness. He is able to inform the magician on any
field of science of this world and is always a ready assistant to the magician.
**Cytherean Intelligences of Sagittarius**
61) **Gega**, 62) **Gema**, 63) **Gegega**, 64) **Garieh**, 65) **Gesa**, 66) **Geswi**, 67)
**Godeah**, 68) **Guru**. - The above eight intelligences initiate the magician into
the laws of the Positive and Negative principles. Furthermore, they instruct
him in the effectiveness of the Divine Virtues on the Venus planet and in the
Venus sphere. Apart from this, they reveal to the magician special methods
which, by mummification of the oscillation of the Venus sphere in the
magico-qabbalistic manner, bring about the favor of the beings of the Venus sphere
as well as of the beings of all other spheres. These intelligences inform the
magician also of many other theories and practices in magic and Qabalah.
Mummification of the Oscillations of the Venus Sphere refers to moderate suppression of the Sexual urges, etc. so that one might interact favorably with Beings of all other Spheres without this embarrassing complication… Inasmuch as the Pos-Neg is referring to the Sympathy-antipathy aspect of Attractive Force and Association.
The Divine Virtues of the Venusian Sphere are covered in the Azah [G].
**Sagittarian Sun Genii**
(32 Sun) **Balem** - ([Ras Algethi](http://metaphysicalqabalah.org/rasalgethi.html)) The thirty-second original genius is in charge of **all the laws of analogy** in all spheres and on all planets, in all ranges of power of our cosmic hierarchy.
Ras Alhague is one of the stars in the Constellation [Ophiucus](http://metaphysicalqabalah.org/ophiucus.html), which represents the Healer Asclepias (tutored, as a boy, by the Noble Centaur Chiron). As a Constellation it bridges the Heavens between Scorpio (the previous month's sign) and [Hercules](http://metaphysicalqabalah.org/herculessagittarius.html), (the current month's sign).
**Mars**
**Sagitor** (1-10° Sagittarius)
**Agilah** (11-20° Sag)
**Boram** (21-30° Sag)
**The Sagittarian Principals** (of the Earth Zone)
The following thirty heads of the zone girdling the earth are under the
zodiacal sign of Sagittarius, and their seals have to be drawn in blue colour.
[Royal Blue relates to the Jovian Sphere; Jupiter, of course, rules Sagittarius.]
**Neschamah** (1° Sagittarius) - By the intuition and inspiration from this intelligence men have found the way to work metals with the help of fire and water, i. e. to harden them, until finally the present state of steel production and metal hardening has been reached. During the course of time mankind will find new, more complete procedures for the hardening of metals which at present have to remain unknown.
In Hebrew Kabbalism, 'Neschamah' means the Soul. It literally refers to a puff of wind; but the 'Soul' meaning refers to the scriptural account of God blowing the 'Breath of Life' into Adam after he had fashioned his body from clay. In Alchemy, the various 'Metals' refer to the 'Temperaments' (dispositions of Personality Types). Because this is taken from a Magical text, the meanings are concealed. When Bardon speaks of 'procedures for the hardening of metals' and 'working metals with the help of fire and water', he is speaking occultly about the process of 'tempering' steel which means to heat it to red-hot in a forge and quickly douse it in a barrel of water; a procedure which realigns the molecular matrix of the metal making it stronger and less brittle -so that it won't break when tested. This is an apt occult description of the Mastery of the Elements (vices and virtues) and its effect on the Harmonization of the Elements of the Soul: known figuratively as 'showing mettle'. This procedure is under the Auspices of the Jovian Angel of Sagittarius, Aduachiel. It is worth noting that the [Tarot card for Sagittarius](http://metaphysicalqabalah.org/Sagittariustarot.html) is (14) Temperance. Temperance in this sense does not mean 'abstinence' or 'behavioral moderation' (which also is a good idea, though), but relates to this notion of 'Tempering' the Metals.
**Myrmo** (2° Sagittarius) - Steam and the diverse possibilities of its
use have been introduced to man by this head, whether the vaporization of
liquids for manifold purposes or the production of the most modern steam
engines is concerned. At the appropriate hour Myrmo will inspire many an
inventor with improvements, changes and novelties in this line.
Following along the same lines as the above intelligence (Sagittarius 1), it could be noted that the metal was heated in the Forges. We have seen how these Forges are Plutonic (Fiery Underworld) and deal with a part of our Nature that generally remains hidden until issues 'pop up' to be addressed. The Element of Water is related to the Emotions and healthy emotions go through an entire 'hydrological cycle' of their own: passing only part of their life in the fluous 'liquid' state. A great portion of the Hydrological Cycle is spent in the vaporous state co-mingled with the Airy Element (Thought, Intellect). Quite obviously, when water is strongly heated (as in, say, a 'Forge'), it will rapidly expand, producing 'Steam', which must be 'let off' some-how (hence the reference to the 'manifold'). The reference to 'steam engines' is concerned with the ways which we develop to vent this pressure, ostensibly the Constructive type of engine. Nature's Engines are a source of on-going topics in Medieval Magic. The [Myrmidones](http://metaphysicalqabalah.org/Myrmidones.html) refer to colonies of Engines such as these.
**Kathim** (3° Sagittarius) - controls all fruits of the earth. Without
mankind knowing it, it was inspired by this head not to eat fruit just in its
natural state, i. e. at the moment of its becoming ripe, but also to be blessed
with the gifts of nature when nature rests and when no fruits can be
harvested. So it happened that some types of fruits were merely dried at the
beginning, later they were cooked and conserved. Then man started using
fruits in yet another way: by working them up into jams, juices, etc. Kathim's
reservoir of recipes and novelties in the utilization of fruits is almost unlimited.
Intelligences such as these allow us to preserve and carry around Nature's Bounty without worry as to spoilage. Attentive students will recall Butharusch, Natolisa, and Helmis, from the previous sign, Scorpio. We can also apply the metaphorical sense of the words 'Fruits' and 'Harvest', so prominent in the Christian teachings, which we examined in the sign of Libra. In such a case we would recognize the meaning of the phrase 'be blessed with the Gifts of Nature when Nature Rests. Shabbathai (Saturn) is from the root word Shabbat (rest), which explains the practice of 'resting on the Sabbath'. The phrase 'be blessed with the Gifts of Nature when Nature rests' is very profound then, indeed.
**Erimites** (4° Sagittarius) - To bring peace to the earth and amongst
the peoples of the earth is the mission of this intelligence. Ideals which aim at
the true peace of mankind are led and strengthened by Erimites. He is always
pleased to entrust the magician with the ways in which good influences can
be produced by the Akasha-principle, in order to awaken peaceful ideas.
[Eremites](http://metaphysicalqabalah.org/eremites.html), are of course the Religious Hermits. One might pronounce that it is easy to see how such as these might be peaceful, having no interactions with the thorns and burrs of society upon which to chafe. However, this does not address the true nature of the Eremite Blessing. How could one who lives so remotely have any influence upon the bustle of the mundane world? The answer lies in the fact that 'good influences can be produced in the Akasha Principle in order to awaken Peaceful Ideas.'
**Asinel** (5° Sagittarius) - To bring good luck to everybody is a
pleasant mission, and Divine Providence has charged this intelligence of the
zone girdling the earth with it. A magician who is in contact with Asinel can be
sure that he will have good luck everywhere when he is in need of it, no
matter whether it is in respect of love, gambling, or other affairs. But by the
help of this head or by the help of his subordinates, the magician is not only
able to bring happiness to himself alone; he can also bring it to other people
who do not deal with magic. Asinel also lets the magician realize to what
extent he can make use of his own powers and how far the head himself is
allowed to advance.
A favorite of Everyone, for obvious reasons
**Geriola** (6° Sagittarius) - Being a special expert in all the virtues of
morality on our earth, this head reveals to the magician the genuine secrets of
the magical equilibrium. He teaches him the correct use of introspection and
draws his attention to faculties and powers which are the result of
introspection. Having carried out introspection according to instructions given
by Geriola in respect of himself and other people, the magician will acquire
great power of intuition and the genuine recognition of the Akasha-principle.
The magician may learn many facts of wisdom from this intelligence and have
them brought to his intellect.
[Of course all the Virtues require 'introspection', for externally coerced morality is simply dictation and not virtuosity. The chief connection to the Interior Virtues of Morality is the Conscience and that is why the virtuoso will acquire 'a genuine recognition of the (Holy Spirit)', as well as 'a great power of intuition'.]
**Asoreg** (7° Sagittarius) - The art of making pictorial impressions in a
manifold manner, whether by engraving, inscribing, sewing, drawing, or
painting, has been taught to the people on earth by this head. Photography,
cinema and film come under the competence of this head, as well as
television, on which field there are still a great many inventions to come in the
future. Asoreg also instructs the magician how he can make pictures visible
over the greatest distances, so that even an untrained eye is able to see
them.
[The attentive student will recall the 'Handwriting on the wall' story.]
**Ramage** (8° Sagittarius) - has, apart from other things, to control
the influences of the 28 moon stations on our earth. The best information on
rhythm and periodicity can be got from Ramage. He is always prepared to
reveal to the magician the secrets of the 28 moon stations and their
influences on human life in the physical, astral and mental aspects, and to
show him, too, how he can make practical use of all the knowledge gained by
him.
[The Moon Magics require a great deal of study and contemplation to understand. One can always benefit from assistance in this very important subject.]
**Namalon** (9° Sagittarius) - protects all insane people and, with the
help of his subordinates, all those people who by fate are not to be met with
any evils. Lunatics are under his protection so that during their fits nothing
can happen to them; so are people who suffer from St. Vitus's-Dance,
epileptic fits, etc. The magician learns from this head about the causes of all
these evils and also about the way in which they are successfully treated.
[Folks in the Therapeutic Traditions know that this is a very serious matter.]
**Dimurga** (10° Sagittarius) - is a guardian of travelers, especially of those travelling by sea, by any kind of ship. Dimurga is quite willing to inform the magician on individual talismans and their manufacture which give shelter and help during travels. If the magician is on board a ship and equipped with a protective talisman of Dimurga, he will survive the strongest hurricane without ever being in danger of drowning.
[Oft betimes we have spoken of the Nereids and their Benevolent Father (who lives in a Silvery cave, beneath the deep Blue Sea) who, like this Intelligence protect navigators of the Oceans and who help the ship-wrecked sailors. Explorers who plumb the Depths of their Emotional Vastnesses will appreciate such Help and Benevolence.]
**Golog** (11° Sagittarius) - Being an excellent initiator into the magic
of evocation, this head initiates the magician into secret methods concerning
the evocation of all types of beings. He will reveal to the highly ethically
developed magician powerful magic words which will force any being, no
matter whether positive or negative, to obey him absolutely. The magician
may further learn much from this intelligence about the synthesis of the magic
of evocation.
[This, of course is the primary subject at hand: the highly developed Ethicist will surely appreciate such powers as well as the words which accompany them. Evocation as a synthesis is the Enormous Key, here.]
**Ugali** (12° Sagittarius) - Being an initiator into the high magic which
leads to the highest wisdom, this head is hard to get into contact with, for he
usually sends his subordinates to deputize for him. Only a virtually perfect
magician will succeed in getting into direct contact with Ugali. If, however, the
magician has once succeeded in this, he has the best initiator into the highest magic,
especially Spheric magic, at his disposal and will be initiated by him into the most secret
sciences that reveal to him the highest wisdom.
[In light of the foregoing (11 degrees ), this description only makes perfect sense. The Spherical is without boundaries, Being beyond Time and Space and hence awaits the virtually perfect magician for revelation of the Highest Wisdom (and most Secret Sciences). In the mean-time, be extraordinarily Grateful to receive His subordinate deputizors.]
**Elason** (13° Sagittarius) - is, like Ugali, hard to contact. If the
magician succeeds in doing so in spite of this, this high initiator will reveal to him secret magical and Qabalistic methods by which he will be able to realize all his high ideals.
[Eleven and Thirteen are advanced Prime numbers, divisible only by themselves and 1. I wouldn't say that the Primes are any harder to relate to, just that it is commoner to contact some of the many Aspects of the Multi-factorials.]
**Giria** (14° Sagittarius) - Trade and monetary matters, including the
making of coins from all types of metals, fall under the competence of this
head. He has developed man in this respect in accordance with his grade of
maturity and the scheduled time. He can give the magician information on all
this.
[All transactions involve the exchange of energy; of course, the Coin is a Pecuniary Token, suitably representative as catholic tender. Alchemical Metals, you will recall, relate to Personality and Demeanor. Even slaves had to be provisioned, though there is an imminent sense of their disposability. As Workers advanced beyond the grunting masses, their Specialties distinguished them, bringing enhanced value to their transactions. Note that transactions differ from mere action in that energy may move both ways (reciprocate) and the event is not solitary. The more valuable transactions carry the most expensive scheduling; to such a degree that in Business, mere appointments can garner income even when broken. Salaried Professionals, of course specialize in Service; having the Highest Grade of Maturity, their time is virtually Free.]
**Hosun** (15° Sagittarius) - All kinds of educational methods applied to
young and old people originate from the inspiration of this head, who at the
same time is the originator of all schools, starting from the oldest schools for
prophets, and continuing up to the present time. From Hosun the magician
will learn everything concerning the upbringing of children. The magician
asking this intelligence for help will be able to pass any school examinations.
[There _are_ all kinds of Educational Methods; in fact, to the Attentive Student _everything_ is an Education. We will remember that the Noble Centaur Chiron concerned himself in the Specialty of Kourotrophy. Your Children are your Thoughts. The Origen of all Schools is the Dawning Light, highly featured in the Olden School of Prophesy. It will be realized that Divine Providence has been our guide throughout all evolution right up to the present.]
**Mesah** (16° Sagittarius) - is the originator of all customs and rites of
all the peoples all over the world, especially those concerning wooing, love-
making and marriage. He lets the magician behold all customs and rites that
have been in use from the prime origin up to the present day and also those
customs and rites which he will cause people to use in the distant future.
[Certainly every Sociologist and everyone's inner Anthropologist will appreciate this.]
**Harkinon** (17° Sagittarius) - All the orphans, all the abandoned,
expelled and hated are under the special protection of this head. Depending
on their Karma, he helps them all bear their lot more easily and helps in all the cases in which Divine Providence allows it. A magician can get advice and help for people like these from this head.
[Perhaps you personally have lived the life of a Pollyanna and cannot relate to what I will say next. But for the others of us, I'm sure that you've had the experience of 'disagreeable thoughts'; especially those which we cannot seem to shake, which become more and more vile and loathsome as they continue to malinger. Your Children are your Thoughts and there are a few that we have abandoned to become orphans. As we have learned all too graphically, those things which we reject are gruesomely fated to become rent asunder under the repulsive ferocity of our rejection. A practicing Magician appreciates advice on matters such as this, and the orphans appreciate being protected so that they beareth mayhaps their lot more easily, too.]
**Petuno** (18° Sagittarius) - is the guardian of all hunters and all those
people who are occupied with the chasing of wild animals. He is the inspirer of
appropriate weapons and other implements necessary for catching game or
wild animals.
[After all, it really is all hooves and horns, all teeth and claws down there and humans are borne naked and ashamed: ill-equipped to contend among the beastial. Some people, after all, develop a taste for wild game.]
**Caboneton** (19° Sagittarius) Astronomy, astrology and all affiliated
sciences come under the competence of this head. He explains to the
magician in detail the synthesis of astronomy and astrology. By the help of
Caboneton the magician learns to know the visible part of the universe, i. e.
the starry sky and is instructed in the influences and effects of the
constellations on our earth, on the fate of the individual and on the fate of
whole nations.
[Under the 'black box' paradigm, we are able to discern the Actions and Qualities of the Invisible Forces by virtue of their effects upon the visible world. This is the basic tenant of Science, which means 'Knowledge'.]
**Echagi** (20° Sagittarius) - gives help and advice in case of malicious
diseases like epilepsy, cancer; diseases of the spinal cord, St. Vitus's-Dance,
etc., the causes of which have not been found up to this date and which
therefore are still regarded as incurable. Echagi lets the magician recognize
the causes of severe and hidden diseases and at the same time entrusts him
with methods for the production of appropriate means to cure them.
We're at that stage in life when a lot of people we know have a friend who's been diagnosed with a 'malicious' disease. Help and advice for these is certainly a God-send
**Batirunos** (21° Sagittarius) - To give bliss, peace, pleasure and
delight to man is the special commission of this head. Everything that makes man happy is caused by this inspirer of happy moments, or by his subordinates. The magician will have all such questions put to Batirunos answered to his fullest satisfaction.
[All Praise and Glory be to God. May we be Joys and Blessings unto God; and Grateful for His special commission.]
**Hillaro** (22° Sagittarius) - is a representative of justice. He can fulfill
for the magician everything that requires true justice, no matter whether in
legal or any other affairs. The magician will get this head's full assistance in all
judicial matters.
[Divine Justice is not satisfied to merely render some verdict based upon the strongest argument. It goes much deeper. Deeper into the Lives and circumstantial conditions involving all parties. Great Karmic Chains of Benevolence and consequential advantages are considered until all possible permutations have been examined. This includes all the experiences and relationships leading up to and including the Future, not just the present or past. If you think for one minute that you have the wits and wherewithal to figure something like this out for yourself, please put it on a mind mapping diagram and send it to me C.O.D. The foregoing is not all, though, for the actual Beliefs of each party must be brought into consideration and their development as each has matured, Spiritually. Finally, with respect to all of this (and then some) an assessment must be made as to the Best Possible Outcome for everyone involved. Therefore, it is highly recommended that you entrust matters of such scope and magnitude to the Higher Authorities and not to your own childish peccadillos.]
**Ergomion** (23° Sagittarius) - is an inspirer of the science of color
and instructs the magician thoroughly not only in the production of colors,
but also in their mixing. If the magician is interested in painting, he can get
unsurpassable recipes for mixing colors, inks, drawing-inks, etc., in respect
of their production as well as their practical application. Ergomion is also an
expert in synthetic, inorganic chemistry and can also inform the magician in
this line.
[Synthetic, of course, meaning to synthesize back together what has been dissected for analysis and Inorganic, of course, meaning 'artificial' or constructed through artifice and not through natural processing; Chemistry, as we learned earlier, relates to the Astral Relationships between things of the Mental and things of the Corporeal, vis-a-vis their relative moisture (affinities). So very much is involved here, for example whether the colors are clear or opaque in nature and whether they are stable or fugitive, etc. Old-school students will perhaps be reminded of the Magical Inks of the old Coptic Magic or Greco-Egyptian practices, etc. Of course the Chromatic Sphere of MQ would be included, as well.]
**Ikon** (24° Sagittarius) - reveals to the magician the mysteries of the magical equilibrium of body, soul and spirit in their relation to the Akasha principle. He also explains to the magician what genuine introspection is, how important it is for the achievement of the magic equilibrium and that without introspection a physical, psychic and spiritual training, a true recognition of the universal truths is impossible.
[Profounder words, perhaps, were never put forth. One reason is that this large and very important concept is so difficult to elaborate upon. We have quite the tendency to think of Magic Equilibrium as some kind of balance point between two extremes; especially those of us who have Hermetic back-grounds, due to the prevalent teachings regarding the Insistence for Duality ("All things are Dual in Nature; Everything displays Gender", etc.) . We then proceed to Project this belief upon everything in our path, regardless; honing our justifications in proof of our smug Spiritual Advancement and superior comprehension. Without throwing the baby out with the bath-water here, let me just say that this is but one method by which things may be distinguished ( and a very effective one for pragmatic articulation ). Carrying this tendency into the Astral Realm of Morality and Ethics, we then begin 'casting out demons' in our efforts to eradicate immoral extremities. This in an effort to reach the Hermetic Center-point by which the ends may be artfully and properly controlled. Or, impressed with the strategy of playing both ends from within the middle, we 'indulge a little' so as not to be fanatical in our ascetic disciplines. Perhaps little domesticated demons are okay insomuch as they help to displace the really virulent feral demons, etc. All of these concepts have their place and are valid in their own theater of operations.
But they all fall short of encompassing the full panorama of Magical Equilibrium. I believe that this is because we are applying linearity to Sphericity, ending up with a mere tomography with high F values. In human terms, a slice of the whole may be all that we are capable of comprehending anyway.
To give you a peek at the Grand Spectrum, let me just hint that when we relegate our perspective to a simple either-or dichotomy, we are responsible for committing a two-dimensional eclipse. And much of our interior struggling will be found to take place along these narrow lines. I believe we all have had the therapeutic experience of finally letting go of our strugglish insistences and surrendering to the Will of the Absolute Benevolence, at which time our shoulders relaxed and we felt resolution and a huge sigh of relief. In this respect we are almost abdicating control rather than furiously fighting to retain the core of the Citadel.
And so, regarding the few sparse words anent the 24th Sagittarian Principal above, only genuine introspection will suffice in the achievement of Magical Equilibrium of body, soul and Spirit in their relation to the Akasha Principle. We, in Metaphysics, have too much the tendency to battle against negative thoughts in order to secure the Central Citadel of our Belief system and its Word of Truth. Again (as in the foregoing, 22rd Sagittarius, two above), if you think for one minute that you are Omnipotent enough to Direct every thought and feeling from your Crown Chakra down to the bottom of your Root, then 'a true recognition of the universal truths is impossible'.] (IMHO)
**Alosom** (25° Sagittarius) - guards the deep secrets of silence and the powers and faculties produced by silence as a negative state. Alosom is thus the head of the magic of silence.
[then, enough has been said: Relates to Invisibility (54th Mercurian Genius, Hahasiah, and 4th Sagittarian Principal, Erimites; both of which, see.) ]
**Gezero** (26° Sagittarius) - is the leader of human conscience, of its
arousal in man at the given time or in certain situations. The magician knows
that any expression of conscience is an expression of the Akasha-principle
which declares itself by the inner voice in man. Gezero and his subordinates
usually see that even the greatest criminal experiences pricks of conscience
which lead him to reason.
[It has already become obvious that constant and unremitting introspection of the Deep Conscience is a recurring theme in Sagittarian Sphere-Magic, as well as the 12 Step Recovery Programs (steps 4 (in particular) and 6 and 10, as well: [http://www.12step.org/steps/the-12-steps.html](http://www.12step.org/steps/the-12-steps.html)), which were derived from the Spiritual Principles of the Oxford Group, which preceded it. In our culture, the 12 Steps of the Zodiac are relegated to the 12 steps of the annual Calendar; Sagittarius, in this respect, would be **the 11th Step**.]
**Agasoly** (27° Sagittarius) - Phenomenal magic comes under the
competence of this head, who can give the magician hints, instructions and
even practical assistance in this respect. Assisted by Agasoly and his
subordinates, the magician is able to bring about the most incredible magical
phenomena. It is Agasoly who has inspired man to copy many an occult
phenomenon by technical inventions. He is therefore regarded as the original
initiator of all magical apparatus. The latter are being used by amateurs and
sorcerers on the stage who, by deception of the senses and by manual skill,
try to lead the spectators to believe that they are in possession of genuine
magic powers and faculties. With Agasoly's help the magician is able to make
many a technical invention by which other occult phenomena can be imitated.
It is well-known that Franz Bardon enjoyed a successful career as a stage magician under the name 'Frabato, the Magician'. Bardon is making an analogy here to Life, with his metaphor about 'amateurs and sorcerers on the stage'. The scholarly student will recall that Greek Theatre was a psycho-participatory immersion and that the Greek Choir of Gods and Elders spectatored on the side at every performance. Phenomenal Magic (a major aspect of Magic Practice)relates with utmost importance to what in Metaphysical parlance is called 'Demonstration'. For example: "Those Metaphysicians Believing in the Law of Abundance are easily Demonstrating Prosperity". Surely we are mature enough Spiritually not to resort to chicanery in an effort to lead the spectators to believe that we are in possession of genuine Prosperity by deception of the senses or manual skill (manipulation).
**Ekore** (28° Sagittarius) - is a leader of the fate of every human
being. The magician who evokes this head will be able to realize by his
assistance the difference between destiny and free will. Ekore is, no doubt, in
the position to change the fate of any person, should the magician ask him to
do so. He may let the magician know how far his personal free will is going in
respect of a certain task.
[This may possibly be the most profound and useful counsel so far. The issue concerns Divine Foreknowledge, Predestination, Determinism and Free-Will; all Heavy Quakers of Reformist Theology. It is something that must be settled between each individual and his/her own personal Divinity.] *
**Saris** (29° Sagittarius) - teaches the magician the magic charging of talismans and amulets by the projection of accumulated light or accumulated elements. He also gives the magician exact information on how to ban beings of the various spheres.
[ A possible aid in the resolution of that talismanic project that has yet to be resolved, no? The Magic Charging of Talismans by the Projection of Accumulated Light (or by the Mastery of the Elements) is admissibly of equal importance to the Arranging of the Symbolic Constitution.]
**Elami** (30° Sagittarius) - and his subordinates care for all the waters
situated under the earth's surface. From this head the magician can learn how
and to what extent subterranean mineral springs can be found without having
to use any of the usual location-apparatus. By the help of this intelligence the
magician is able to find drinking-water even in the driest desert without the
use of a divining rod, providing, of course, that there is any water at all under
the surface of the earth nearby. Under Elami's protection are all workers who
are occupied with the detection and utilization of subterranean waters.
[Be it noted that according to the Theo-Cabbalistic authority, Georg Von Welling; Sand is generated from Subterranean Waters. The bright student will recognize at once that this has relevance to our discussions on Silica vis-a-vis the Star-Seed Hypothesis. Aside from this, any occupation with 'workers who are occupied with the detection and utilization of the subterranean waters' may possibly be beyond the authority of our general membership at this stage; though, if that is the case, one may as well begin preparing now.]
* **[Ae]** Beige (Tan) "Bind yourself to set yourself Free" This enigmatic statement is also associated with "from darkness into Light"
Considering all the entanglements that we are prone to (especially in a consumerist society) and the Cycle of Samsara, it is good to know that even if one bound oneself irrevocably by choice of one's own free will with no chance of redemption or freedom, excluding oneself from every loop-hole or opportunity whatsoever of revocation, there is still Freedom and Liberation available to one.
Because God represents the All and there is nothing other than God which may exist, and because God's Will is Absolute, and because it is God's will that we have Free Will and Determination; all one would have to do is to reconsider and change one's mind and God's Will for Free Will and Determination takes Absolute Precedence over any former bondage, and we will be Free. Beyond that there is Grace and Salvation; even if we have turned our back on any possible Salvation we cannot abnegate Grace which is God's to give and we have not any authority to prevent it.
And further, if it is our Free Will that God's Will Be done, then Divine intervention takes precedence over our personal will whenever necessary or whensoever God chooses.
**Sagittarius Strength Keywords:**
- Independence
**Sagittarius Weakness Keywords:**
- Unemotional
**Sagittarius and Independence:**
Independence is Sagittarius' principle, they crave adventure and excitement and welcome change with open arms. Sagittarius is the sign of the philosopher and the explorer, they will go as far as road will go and explore every corner thoroughly in their ever eternal search for wisdom. Freedom is so important to Sagittarius that they will actually make decisions based on the amount of freedom that is given by the choice they have made, as a result, sometimes a good opportunity is turned down because of its high commitment need, but this is their choice so it is a good choice for them.
**Sagittarius and Friendship:**
Sagittarius make excellent friends because of their encouraging, positive nature and their kind heart that will do anything to make sure the friend is happy. They do not expect favors in return, their kindness is selfless. They do not interfere with other people's plans and they are never possessive or jealous. They treat others the way they want to be treated and life based on a 'live and let live' policy, this makes them so agreeable. Sagittarius are excellent conversationalists with a good sense of humor, sometimes their humor is the raw truth, but these people speak their mind and don't hold anything back. What they say is what they mean, Sagittarius do not like mind games, it holds them back trying to figure out what is meant, they like straightforwardness and expect it in return. Sagittarius are known for saying the 'painful truth', but on the other hand, people know that they can trust what they say because they always say what is real. A Sagittarius never hides anything. Sagittarius are very likeable people. The only people that might not get along with them are people that live by a daily agenda with a highly structured, organized life. They are likely to always be running late and miss a date, but this is only because they are so forward thinking that they forget about the present. Tolerance is required, Sagittarius does not do these things on purpose, this is just who they are. If you understand this and accept this, having a Sagittarius in your life will make the sun shine a lot brighter.
**Sagittarius and Business:**
Sagittarius are born entertainers and conversationalists. They have no shortage of ideas due to their adventurous lifestyle and exciting life experiences. They make excellent storyteller, comedians, writers, philosophers and actors to name a few, basically Sagittarius are suited to anything as long as it does not tie them down with too much commitment. They like to make the world a better place and a career that will do that is well suited for Sagittarius, they do not however like the fine details and mundane day to day routine this bores them so they tend to procrastinate and let someone else deal with the details. They perform very well in business matters but they are at their best when it is crunch time. If now is the time for all or nothing, and there is a great deal at stake, they can get anything done. Crisis brings out the best in Sagittarius, they perform their best under pressure.
**Sagittarius and Temperament:**
Sagittarius are not emotional moody people, in fact they can be downright emotionally detached but they do get irritable when they are bored. Sagittarius is optimistic and positive, even deep inside because they believe that no matter what has happened, something good is always around the corner and the sun will always shine again.
**Sagittarius Deep Inside:**
Sagittarius is a well adjusted person with no emotional problems holding them back. They just want to explore the world and not fret about emotions and feelings. Others may be hurt by their lack of commitment but they don't care, that's not why they are on this planet, they are here to gain wisdom, learn and explore. Sagittarius has problems finishing some projects they started if it takes too long, they want immediate results and will move on to the next project if it takes too long. This is not because of laziness, Sagittarius are far from lazy but this motivation to move on is due to their hatred of boredom. Boredom is their fear and instead of facing it, they will up and leave in search of something more stimulating. Sagittarius are not emotional people but they are easily hurt by a careless selfish action, they will be blue but turn it around pretty quickly with their naturally sunny disposition. They don't dwell on hurt because it is a waste of their energy.
**Sagittarius in a Nutshell:**
Sagittarius seem to be guided by luck, good things happen to Sagittarius and this is usually because of their optimistic outlook and positive disposition which attracts good fortune. Despite hardships, Sagittarius is always optimistic that good things will happen tomorrow and the future carries good luck. Sagittarius have a vibrant, expansive personality that is free like a bird, Sagittarius cannot be contained. They are full of curiosity and they always look forward to the future, never dwelling on the past. Sagittarius are detached from emotions because emotions hold a person back, they do not like to talk about their feelings, they simply experience them and move on. Sagittarius can be reckless and irresponsible because they will jump at a suggestion of something new before they weigh the advantages and disadvantages.
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