LVX/NOX
Liber 131 Vel Rubinus Lapis

ΣΟΙ numerates to 280.

This is the number of Sandalphon, who is the archangel of Malkuth in Assiah. This immediate identification between Malkuth and Chokmah⁸⁸ See column CXVIII in Liber 777. implies a grounding effect, focusing one’s attention at one’s environment. At the same time one could say that it’s an anointment bestowed on the magician by the “invisible hand” of the Angel of Nature.

Looking into the letters themselves, we find that the letter Σ is attributed both to Chokmah, and to the path of Samekh⁹⁹ t is my belief that the attribution of Σ to the path of Samekh is erroneous, as the two letters, Ξ and Σ are in quite a bit of dissonance pronunciation-wise. . This then allows us to draw a formula based on the attributions of the letters.

Σ, Ο, Ι, thus Chokmah, Ayin, Yod. This, again, indicates the Will, the Eye, and the Hand¹⁰¹⁰ “The Will, The Phallus [as the creative power], and Descent Into Matter”. This is significant in light of the connection of Sandalphon (the archangel of Malkuth in Assiah - 🜃 of 🜃 (cf. Liber 777). , reinforcing the idea that this gesture is a form of anointment, marking oneself as an ally to nature.

It is also of some interest to compare this to the formula of PAN, elaborated on further. There is significantly more that could be written about this, however that would be delving into questionable territory.

Ω ΦΑΛΛΕ¹¹¹¹ Greek: “O Phallus”. Numerates to 1366 numerates to 1366. A more complex number.

1366 is the sum of the numerations of the words ΚΤΕΙΣ¹²¹² Greek: vagina, yoni. Numerates to 535. and ΦΑΛΛΟΣ¹³¹³ Greek: phallus, lingam. Numerates to 831. . A common interpretation of this is reliant on two facts.

First, ΦΑΛΛΟΣ numerates to 831, which is the same numeration of ΠΥΡΑΜΙΣ¹⁴¹⁴ Greek: pyramid. Numerates to 831. . This is a symbol of the Will. Put together with its receptive counterpart in this formula, the Vesica Piscis¹⁵¹⁵ Attribution via ΚΤΕΙΣ, the Vesica Piscis being a well-established symbol for the feminine in all its forms. , which is related to Love¹⁶¹⁶ The nurturing, receptive and understanding nature of Babalon. These words have a specific technical meaning, and are not to be parsed as their common meaning. . This might be treated as a direct reference to the Holy Hexagram¹⁷¹⁷ See Liber 333 vel The Book of Lies, cap. 69. , and is a vast topic, which extends beyond the scope of this treatise¹⁸¹⁸ For further information, please see Liber 414, Liber C vel Agape, and the VIII° O.T.O. .

The yoni and lingam relate to the elements of ▽ and 🜂. This creates the downwards and upwards pointing triangles¹⁹¹⁹ The upward (fire) and downward (water) pointing triangles, which are traditional symbols for the classical elements. , which indicate currents of power. When combined, this results in a hexagram, which is the most symbol common symbol of the Sun, relating to the sephira Tiphareth.

We’re touching the member. According to Liber 777, we’re working with the Muladhara chakra, which corresponds to Yesod²⁰²⁰ See Liber 777 col. CXVIII , the Foundation of our Work.

An alternate view may be that the phallus corresponds with the Vissudhi chakra, which is commonly associated with taking joy in the world, and pleasures of the flesh in particular.

Ultimately, this motion projects the powers of Sol, or Tiphareth, as the foundation of all that follows. This point is supported by the numeration of the words ΜΑΚΡΟΚΟΣΜΟΣ²¹²¹ Greek: macrocosm. Numerates to 831. and ΚΥΡΙΕ²²²² Greek: “O Lord”. Numerates to 535. , both of which imply the hexagram²³²³ The hexagram through its Golden Dawn usage for planetary magic, while “O Lord” as a call towards Adonai, residing in Tiphareth whose figure is also the hexagram, via the path of Resh. See Liber 777 col. XLIX. .

Interesting, though perhaps irrelevant, is the word ΚΥΝΟΚΕΦΑΛΟΣ²⁴²⁴ Greek: Cynocephalus, dog-headed. Numerates to 1366. . This relates to the Ape of Thoth, Set, and Anubis among others. This, again, extends beyond the scope of this work, however it should already indicate the destabilizing nature of this ritual²⁵²⁵ This relates to these relations counteracting the surface meaning of the ritual. Consider the relationship between h and S, the relationship between Set and Horus, and the ways in which they manifest in Libri XXXVI & LXVI, and the formula ALIM.

ΙΣΧΥΡΟΣ²⁶²⁶ Greek: [he is] strong. Numerates to 1580. numerates to 1580.

Ο ΙΧΩΡ²⁷²⁷ Greek: “O Ichor”. Not grammatically correct, included solely for the sake of completion, and because Crowley’s Greek was often finicky at best. Numerates to 1580. has the same numeration, and implies divine nature²⁸²⁸ Via Homeric myth, see Iliad V. 339-342. . Further, ichor, in myth, is the “blood of the immortals”, manifesting their divine nature even when wounded by mortals.

This power, this divine physicality, is projected onto one’s right arm, where the sphere of Geburah is attributed²⁹²⁹ See Liber 777, col. XXI. .

This sum divided by 2³⁰³⁰ Gematria is generally very free-form, and may appear arbitrary. It very much is. , we numerate 790. A phrase of this numeration is Ο ΛΥΚΟΣ³¹³¹ Greek: “the wolf”. Numerates to 790. . Wolves are sacred to Mars, on account of the legend of Rome and their savage nature.

Furthermore, 1580 divided by 5, the number of Geburah, points at the word ΠΟΡΝΕΙΑ³²³² Greek: prostitution. Numerates to 316. . Verily a Martial act.

Blood, sex, and conquest is the nature of this word.

ΕΥΧΑΡΙΣΤΟΣ³³³³ Greek: thankful, gracious. Numerates to 1886. numerates to 1886. This is a more difficult number, given the lack of any readily available resources which concern it..

The most obvious interpretation is that we’re projecting grace and gratitude onto the sphere of Chesed³⁴³⁴ The fourth sephiroth of the Tree of Life; represents the Grace of God. as we touch the left shoulder³⁵³⁵ See Liber 777 col. XXI. , thus making our left arm responsible for healing in all its forms.

The factors of 1886 are 46 and 41.

46 by Greek becomes ΑΔΑΜ, who is Adam, the First Man. Intrinsic perfection coinciding with the aforementioned implication of divinity and immortality is not to be ignored.

The number 46 by itself transforms into Maim-Vav, indicating a watering of the bull³⁶³⁶ “Maim” translates from Hebrew to “Water” in English, while Vav is the letter attributed to Trump V, the Hierophant, which is attributed to the zodiac sign of Taurus. The literal translation of “Vav” is “Nail”. , taking a well-deserved rest at the river before continuing further on the path up the mountain.

41 has a similar meaning. A Hebrew name that appears here is Ali, in reference to God himself. Another word that appears is Gaval, “God’s Majesty”.

41 breaks down into Maim-Aleph, which indicates the union of 🜁 and ▽³⁷³⁷ See Liber 777 col. LV. . By the Tarot attributions, it’s indicative of the nature of the Fool eventually giving in to God’s Grace, allowing himself to be guided, forfeiting attachment to even his own identity³⁸³⁸ There are deeper meanings to be found, however they must be experienced, as they elude words. .

ΙΑΩ³⁹³⁹ The god of the Gnostics. Entire books could, and have been written on the Name and formula thereof. For a deeper study of the topic, and related formulas, please refer to Liber ABA, Book III, cap. V. numerates to 811.

The numeration equals that of the words ΜΑΣΤΟΣ⁴⁰⁴⁰ Greek: breast. Numerates to 811. , which connects to the chest area, and therefore the Anahata chakra⁴¹⁴¹ See Liber 777 col. CXVIII. . There is much written on this already, in great detail. Suffice to say, this is an inherently Solar, macrocosmic formula.

There is, however, another important numerical identity. That is of ΑΣΤΕΡΕΣ⁴²⁴² Greek: stars. Finicky spelling. Numerates to 811. . This may, or may not, relate to Crowley’s ideas conveyed in Liber AL⁴³⁴³ The notion that Crowley was aware of this connection is very tenuous, to be clear. Nonetheless, the connection exists, if we follow established convention. .

Plenty has been written about this elsewhere. For the sake of brevity, moving on.

Θηρίον⁵¹⁵¹ Greek: beast. Numerates to 247. shares the same numeration as ΑΔΑΜΑΣ⁵²⁵² Greek: indomitable. Numerates to 247. Etymologically the root word for adamant. Also another name for Adam. . The “indomitable beast”. Θηρίον is related to the path of Vav⁵³⁵³ Zodiac: ♉, Tarot: Hierophant. , which brings along the imagery of the Bull, the toiling animal that can’t ever be truly tamed.

A gematric analysis of 247 in Greek yields Chokmah, Maim, and Zayin, indicating that the body is little more than the conduit for the will to mate⁵⁴⁵⁴ Maim being the letter attributed to the Hanged Man, the only element in the formula which doesn’t touch above the Abyss, but rather descends into physicality. Zayin is attributed to the Lovers, and Chokmah to the Lingam. See Liber 777 col. XXII. .

There are several ways in which Nuit can be numerated. One is, NU, which is Nun-Vav, and thus 56. That’s fairly clear. Then the question becomes, do we numerate IT as Yod-Teth, or as Yod-Tav.

Yod-Teth yields 19, therefore resulting in Nuit numerating to 75.

Yod-Tau yields 410, resulting in 466. Considering the attribution difference between Teth and Tau⁵⁵⁵⁵ Teth as ♌, while Tau as ♄. Cf. Liber 777, col. CLXXVII. , and the first movement of the ritual⁵⁶⁵⁶ Saying ΣΟΙ while touching one’s forehead. , I believe the proper attribution is Yod-Tau, as Tau stands for ♄, which in turn is attributed to Binah. The domain of Babalon, and the City of Pyramids.

466 yields Tau, Samekh, and Vav⁵⁷⁵⁷ See Liber 777, col. CLXXVI. . This traces a path from Malkuth to Yesod, from Yesod to Tiphareth, and then diverges through Chesed into Chokmah⁵⁸⁵⁸ Some say there may be a shortcut toward Wisdom through the path of Heh. through contemplation of Nuit’s nature. To that end, we point East. .

Saying NUIT implies 🜁 and ♒. This indicates the path of He⁵⁹⁵⁹ Through the Star Atu. . This indicates a link to Chokmah⁶⁰⁶⁰ As the sphere of the Zodiac. See Liber 777 col. VI & VII. , but only as a secondary function.

Given the attributions to the NOX signs, we can somewhat support the notion that we are grasping on the path of Daleth⁶¹⁶¹ Puella being the sign of the young Empress. Also Atu XVIII inverted & overlaid on Atu III for an indication as to the nature of the process. , on the far side of the Abyss.

Now, what is very interesting is the roots of Nuit as a deoform. Crowley picked her up from the Egyptian pantheon - the goddess Nut. She’s responsible for the sky, stars, cosmos, mothers and astronomy. Interestingly, she was depicted both as we see in the Stéle 718, a woman arching over the Earth, but also as a cow⁶²⁶² This somewhat reinforces the attribution of Nuit to Chokmah seen in the table above; Chokmah connects to the upper end of the path of Vav, to which c is attributed. Additionally, it is the Sphere of the Zodiac. .

Crowley tells us that Nuit stands for the infinitelly expanding circumference, whose center is Hadit. The idea of the firmament is rather clear here.

The numeration of Babalon is 156⁶³⁶³ Which is also the numeration of Chaos, her partner in crime. . A whisper implies a secretive, perhaps even intimate communication, which is intensely appropriate considering the attributions of ♏ and the Sign of Mulier⁶⁴⁶⁴ See Liber XXXVI & Ararita: Elaborations on the Star Sapphire. .

The numeration of 156 breaks down into Qoph, Nun, and Vav⁶⁵⁶⁵ See Liber 777 col. CLXXVI. . This clearly shows the seductive, subconscious, instinctual nature of the name. In particular it’s worth noting that this formula of QNV can be understood as the priestess initiating and upholding the authority of the magician by means of subversion⁶⁶⁶⁶ Observe the nature of the Priestess in Atu V. She’s the one illuminating the Hierophant by standing below him. In Atu XIII, Babalon takes the form of the petit mort, which is supported by the traditional meaning of Scorpio. In Atu XVIII, we see her gates open and yield the blood of the saints, only waiting for the magician to carry the Sun forth. .

Endless words could be written about her, and do no justice. For further reference, I can think of no better source than Joel Biroco’s KAOS 14.

Had numerates to 10. And we run into the same problem as before. What do we do about “it”?

Yod-Tau was very appropriate for Nuit, however it just doesn’t work very well for Hadit, considering the attributions the name carries in this ritual1.

This is why I’m opting for the Yod-Teth spelling, which not only directly connects with the attribution of Leo, but also with Liber L vel Legis:

• Liber L vel Legis II;26

Please note that this description isn’t idle at all – it perfectly describes the nature of Atu XI, and the position of the path of Teth.

This yields the number 29, which is Kaph, Teth⁶⁷⁶⁷ See Liber 777 col. CLXXVI. . And amusing as it might be⁶⁸⁶⁸ Crowley made Hadit up, guided by Aiwass. Today, we know that Hadit has no historical validity at all. However, it is quite apparent that Crowley both wasn’t aware of it, and didn’t care. , it indicates that Hadit, by nature, is very individual, and requires proper nurture to take his place in the body of Nuit⁶⁹⁶⁹ Hadit, as Crowley taught, is the particle of Light which when nurtured becomes PAN. Keys XI and XV elucidate on this issue. .

Crowley, in his infinite wisdom, messed up the translation of the name. Had is a mistranslation, and Crowley never realized. The real word on the Stéle 718 is Behdety, which he had apparently translated wrong. Hadit is therefore an entirely artificial deoform, with no redeeming qualities in history.

Behdety means he [Horus] of Behdet. He was despicted as a sun with wings. He was the god of the midday sun. The mythology says that he was in constant battle with Set, to ensure that the sun rose every morning. This is significant, because Liber 777 gives us Set represented by the Devil tarot card⁷⁰⁷⁰ Col. XX. The Devil is attributed to Ayin, and ♑, which is ruled by ♄. ♄ in turn resides in the Sphere of Binah. This hints at the form of opposition the Babe of the Abyss is likely to encounter on the way there. .

Some consistency might be found if we ignore that Crowley messed up, and treat Hadit as it is - an artificial construct which fundamentally points to consciousness itself⁷¹⁷¹ This turns Nuit into the whole of the environment that consciousness resides in. . In that case, Crowley’s attribution of Nuit and Hadit (in Liber 777) as Supernal deoforms becomes somewhat understandable, given how strongly he insisted on turning Thelema into a religion-based political system.

Ultimately, neither Nuit nor Hadit mean much.

The numeration of ΧΑΟΣ⁷⁴⁷⁴ Greek: Chaos. Numerates to 871. is 871.

There is a bit to say about its attributions, but we’ll focus on the obvious basics in this. The same numeration is shared by the word αγνίζω⁷⁵⁷⁵ Greek: “I purify”, with the implication of “returning to innocence”. Numerates to 871. . Appropriate considering the Star Ruby is a ritual of purifying, violent flame.

If we were to take Chaos as rendered in Joel Biroco’s KAOS 14, the name broken down as KAOS, Kaph-Ayin-Vav-Samekh numerates to 156, which is identical to the numeration of BABALON.

The gematria of 871 is rather finicky. I wasn’t able to find any direct correspondences. . . but we find that 871 = 13 × 67. The number 13 is particularly important, as it is the numeration of βία⁷⁶⁷⁶ Greek: violence. Numerates to 13. and ζή⁷⁷⁷⁷ Greek: “live!”. Numerates to 13. . The number 67 stands in for BINH via Hebrew, thus indicating another identity with BABALON⁷⁸⁷⁸ Being that Babalon is the World Harlot, the Holy Grail, and resides in the sephira Binah. .

The vocalization being a roar only further supports this idea, considering that a roar is indeed violent, an expression of life, and an assertion of one’s territory.

In mythology, Chaos refers to the first division in the real world⁷⁹⁷⁹ That is, the world between the Big Dreamer, and its Dream, sometimes called maya. That is, the supernal mode of existence, and reality. This hints at the supernal perspective, with a focus on the active element of Chokmah⁸⁰⁸⁰ See Joel Biroco’s, KAOS 14. .

The numeration of Babalon is 156⁸¹⁸¹ Hebrew: Beth-Aleph-Beth-Aleph-Lamed-Ayin-Nun. . I will forgo the elaborate analysis that She’s owed, and instead focus on the functional aspects. For a very complete analysis, please refer to KAOS 14.

156 / 2 yields 78. 78 is the Greek numeration of Λάμβδα⁸²⁸² The full spelling of Λ, the letter being equivalent to the Hebrew Lamed, and thus attributed to Atu VIII, which is Adjustment, and The Scales of Existence. . This along with the attribution to Cheth, gives us an indication of the nature of Understanding⁸³⁸³ That is Binah, the City of Pyramids, the House of Worship. .

– Book of Lies, Cap. III.

If we take a look upon Atu VII and VIII, we will see that the structure is very similar, although the elemental properties have been reversed.

Instead of the Chalice held by the Charioteer, we have a Sword held by a woman⁸⁴⁸⁴ Shift from the element of ▽ to 🜁. . Where the four poles supporting the „roof” of the Chariot are orange⁸⁵⁸⁵ Indicating the Pillar of Severity by the color attribution of Hod in the Queen Scale, and of Geburah in the King scale. See Liber 777 col. XV & XVI. , we see that there are four rather sharp, dark green shapes connecting opposing spheres of blue and green⁸⁶⁸⁶ Indicating the Pillar of Mercy by the color attributions of Netzach and Chesed in the Queen Scale. See Liber 777 col. XVI. .

The screaming is due to the counter-change of the cherubic beasts with regards to the zodiac, placing the Eagle with Scorpio⁸⁷⁸⁷ This is a complex topic, and only slightly relevant. For a full elaboration, see Aleister Crowley’s Book of Thoth. . The Eagle is an airborne animal, which reinforces and confirms the change in elements.

ΕΡΟΣ⁸⁸⁸⁸ Eros is the Greek god of attraction, equivalent to the Roman Cupid. Numerates to 1105. numerates to 1105.

There’s only a little bit of gematria here. I haven’t been able to find direct correspondences, so I’m relying on factors, of which there are two combinations: 221 × 5 and 65 × 17.

Before we get into the math sandbox, the figure itself connects with Daleth. If we look at Atu III⁸⁹⁸⁹ The Empress of the Tarot. in the context of Key VI⁹⁰⁹⁰ The Lovers of the Tarot. , we can clearly see the ladies (Babalon and Psyche) standing on the pillars, with Eros taking the place of the path of Daleth⁹¹⁹¹ Positioned perfectly with his arrow along the path of Zayin, should we overlap the Tree of Life diagram over the card. . At the bottom of the card we can clearly see the egg around which the serpent is coiled, which indicates Chaos, being the place of infinite possibilities.

The gematria isn’t all that complex. 5 is the numeration of ΑΔ⁹²⁹² Ad. Possible Greek spelling of Had. Numerates to 5. .

17 is the Hebrew numeration of ZHH⁹³⁹³ Hebrew: “to shine”. Numerates to 17. and IZ⁹⁴⁹⁴ Hebrew: “to be about to bound or spring”. , showing a certain identity with Hadit as well. This is particularly important due to the visceral, erotic imagery present in Liber L vel Legis, and the association of Hadit with one’s libido⁹⁵⁹⁵ As the inactive form of ΠΑΝ. .

65 yields ΕΙΜΙ⁹⁶⁹⁶ Greek: “I am”. Numerates to 65. , but is also the reverse of 56, which is the number of Nuit, thus creating another identity with Hadit. Furthermore, 65 is also the numeration of Ζήν⁹⁷⁹⁷ Greek: a name of Zeus. Attributes to Chokmah, see Liber 777 col. .

221 seems to be the most interesting, as it directly corresponds to ΣΙΓΗ⁹⁸⁹⁸ Greek: silence. Numerates to 221. . This indicates that ΄Ερος/ Hadit resides beyond the Abyss, and may perform the role of Charon for the Exempt Adept, until He and the Adept join the dwellers of the City of Pyramids.

Ψυχή⁹⁹⁹⁹ Greek: soul, the breath of life. For the mythological romance between Eros and Psyche, see Metamorphoses. numerates to 1708.

There aren’t any easily accessible correspondences, so maths it is. 1708 is 22 × 7 × 61. All quite significant numbers.

22 yields ABA¹⁰⁰¹⁰⁰ Hebrew: father. Title of Chokmah. See notes to col. II in Liber 777. Numerates to 4. . 7 yields Zain¹⁰¹¹⁰¹ Hebrew: sword. Path connecting Tiphareth and Binah in the Qabalah, attributed to Atu VI, the Lovers. Numerates to 7. , Additionally we get Av¹⁰²¹⁰² Hebrew: to be severed, forsaken, to loose oneself, to perish, be undone, to dissipate, destroy, bring to ruin, to rob. Numerates to 7. and Dba¹⁰³¹⁰³ Hebrew: to flow, affluence, fullness. Numerates to 7. . On the more negative side, we get Abd¹⁰⁴¹⁰⁴ Hebrew: will, desire. Numerates to 7. and a number of similar connections.

61 is more complex. The primary correspondence is Ain¹⁰⁵¹⁰⁵ Hebrew: not. Numerates to 61. , which points at the negative veils¹⁰⁶¹⁰⁶ Ain, Ain Soph, and Ain Soph Aur. from which the Tree of Life is projected. Another is Abichil¹⁰⁷¹⁰⁷ Hebrew: Aleph-Beth-Yod-Cheth-Yod-Lamed, “Father is Strength”. , indicating that the Daughter¹⁰⁸¹⁰⁸ See Princess of Disks in the Tarot; Psyche. derives her authority from ABA. This is appropriate given that the south quarter points at the pillar of Severity¹⁰⁹¹⁰⁹ Which is crowned by Chokmah, whose title is ABA. .

The name is bellowed, which indicates the sign of Taurus. This creates an immediate connection with the qualities of the Egyptian Goddess Hathor¹¹⁰¹¹⁰ Attributed to the path of Daleth, linking Binah with Chokmah. Atu III. The path is attributed to g. Hathor is responsible for joy, music, feminine love and motherhood.

She is portrayed on Atu V, being the one holding the source of light that shines on the Hierophant himself. In a way, she is the one who „allows” him to have his show.

I am inclined to believe that this refers to the lowest¹¹¹¹¹¹ Manifest in the World of Dust most fully as Malka. form of Babalon, the one who sheds light and directs our attention upon the Khabs, being the Inner Child and the Holy Guardian Angel, manifesting through the Adept (here shown as the Hierophant).

ΙΥΓΓΕΣ numerates to 621.

The same is shared by the words Σαρκικός¹³⁴¹³⁴ Greek: Fleshly, carnal. Numerates to 621. , Ρύομαι¹³⁵¹³⁵ Greek: [I am] guarding or saving. Numerates to 621. , Ο Φιλία¹³⁶¹³⁶ Greek: “O Love!” or “O friendship!”. Numerates to 621. as well as Μαστοί¹³⁷¹³⁷ Greek: Breasts. Numerates to 621. . All this indicates a very erotic approach.

Which is appropriate, given that ΄Ιυγγες refer to the Iunx torquilla¹³⁸¹³⁸ Or by other accounts, to white wagtails. , which birds in ancient Greek magic, would be bound to a wooden wheel, which when spun would bring about success in love.

In the Chaldean Oracles, the ΄Ιυγγες appear as ministers between the magician and God, which understanding is very apt considering their invocation to the East¹³⁹¹³⁹ Which, if projected on the Tree of Life, points across the Abyss. .

Mythologically, Iynx is a nymph, daughter of Peitho¹⁴⁰¹⁴⁰ Greek: Πειθώ, lit. “persuasion”. Represents persuasion and seduction. In Rome, her name is Suadela or Suada (thus “to per-Suade”). , who manages to seduce Dias¹⁴¹¹⁴¹ Greek: Δίας. The proper name of Zeus (which is actually one of his titles). with magick. Hera¹⁴²¹⁴² Greek: ΄Ηρα. Pronounced “Ira”, which is a likely root word for “ire”, through “Dies Irae”. then, of jealousy, turns her into a bird.

This misfortune of Iynx caused by looking for an erotically inclined partner is the link to sexual magick.

The “΄Ιυγγα¹⁴³¹⁴³ Singular of ϊυγγες. “Spinning wheel”. ” is a bird bound with spread wings to a rotating wheel, in the hope that it would bring back faithless lovers¹⁴⁴¹⁴⁴ Source: http://www.friends-melt.gr/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/festival-afigisis.pdf .

The wheel would have four spokes, which the bird’s wings and legs would be bound to. Turning the wheel symbolized the turning of affections.

All this carries a heavy implication in the ritual, as ΄Ιυγξ is an aspect of Malka¹⁴⁵¹⁴⁵ The “daughter” of Binah, Malkuth. See: Princess of Disks in the Book of Thoth for a complete explanation. , unduly fallen from grace, with the ritual restoring her to per position as an emissary of Binah¹⁴⁶¹⁴⁶ Or “Set up as a jewel in the throne of Babalon.” .

ΤΕΛΕΤΑΡΧΕΣ equals 1546. Sadly, nothing significant comes from these numerations, and information on these entities is scarce.

It is supremely important to note that Τελετάρχης¹⁴⁷¹⁴⁷ Greek: master of the ceremony. literally translates from Greek to “Master of the Ceremony”.

The factors of 1546 are 2 and 773.

2 is an obvious reference to Chokmah, and we don’t go into any depth on it. Sadly, 773 doesn’t yield anything interesting, either.

If one is wanting to delve deeper into this ritual, then it is of utmost importance to either fully divine their nature, or find Crowley’s notes on them.

Συνοχές¹⁴⁸¹⁴⁸ Greek. Συνοχή means “cohesion”, “coherence”, “connectivity”. It’s the singular form of Συνοχές. numerates to 1525.

Συνοχείς¹⁴⁹¹⁴⁹ This is an improper spelling found in far too many places across the web. Please don’t. numerates to 1535.

1525 factors into 5 × 5 × 61. This indicates an identity between the ritual XXV itself and the Great Void of the Negative Veils.

The use of the word implies entities which are supposed to connect with and inform the Babe of the Abyss during their Silence. This is in line with the role of ΄Ερος mentioned before.

The numeration of ΔΑΙΜΟΝΕΣ is 380. This number doesn’t have much in the way of connections, aside from one. Απολογαίοωαι¹⁵⁰¹⁵⁰ Greek: “I apologize for myself” or “I defend myself”. Numerates to 380. . This indicates that it’s an invocation of the spirits of perseverance, being that they stand on the magician’s left, and thus are projected onto the Pillar of Severity.

There is also the common, yet wrong spelling of ΔΑΙΜΟΝΟΣ¹⁵¹¹⁵¹ Greek: [for the] demon. Or [of the] demon. Numerates to 445. . This connects with the word εγκρατεία¹⁵²¹⁵² Greek: self-control, self-mastery. Numerates to 445. , which is also indicative of discipline and toughness.

It is with regret that I admit ignorance of any reliable sources from which I could draw to elucidate further on the Archons.

Perhaps in the future. This is only the first edition, after all.