When complete Kerux partakes of the elements, consuming the wine, and cries out:

Kerux: It is finished!

The Closing Charge

Hiero:
Hiereus:
Heg:
(!) TETELESTAI.
(!)
(!)
Prosperity Talisman Consecration Rite
in the Hall of the Neophytes
Hiero: May what we have partaken bring us to the Quintessence, the V2.5 Pantheacon Edition—1/9/03
accomplishment of our true wills, the Great Work, the Summum
Bonum, True Wisdom and Perfect Happiness. For use in public ritual workings
Hiero: (!) KHABS.
Hiereus: (!) AM.
Heg: (!) PEKHT.
Hiereus: (!) KONX.
Heg: (!) OM.
Hiero: (!) PAX.
Heg: (!) LIGHT.
Hiero: (!) IN.
Hiereus: (!) EXTENSION.
All make Signs towards Altar (SoE - SoS).

Banishing
Sentinal performs Lesser Banishing Ritual of the Pentagram

Dedication of Merit
ALL: May the benefit of this act, and all acts, be dedicated
Unto the complete liberation and the supreme enlightenment
Of all beings everywhere pervading space and time.
So mote it be.
May the benefits of practice, ours and others, come to fruition,
Ultimately and immediately,
and we remain in the state of presence—Ah!

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 Hiereus: (SoE) Sr./Fr. Hierophant,
all present have been so honored. (SoS)
S/he sits down.

Purification & Consecration

Hiero: Sr./Fr. Stolistes and Sr./Fr. Dadouchos, will you purify
and consecrate the Hall with Water and with Fire?
S&D: (SoE) I will. (in unison)
As with opening,
Stol: I purify with Water.
As with opening,
Dad: I consecrate with Fire
Stolistes and Dadouchos return to their places.

Circumambulation
Hiero: Let the Mystic Reverse Circumambulation
take place in the Pathway of LIGHT
This is done.
Hiero: The Mystical Reverse Circumambulation symbolic
of the Fading of LIGHT is accomplished.
Let us adore the Universe and Space.
Members rise. All face East and make the Sign of the Enterer following the lead of
Hierophant. The Sign of Silence is made at the end of the Prayer.
ALL: Holy art Thou, who art Universe! (SoE)
Holy art Thou, who art in Nature Formed! (SoE)
Holy art Thou, the Vast and the Mighty! (SoE)
Source of Darkness, Source of Light! (SoE),

Talisman Disbursement (in place of Mystic Repast)

Hiero: Nothing now remains but for each of us to receive our
consecrated talisman and to remember the call to do our Will.
All are seated.
Hierophant puts down scepter and returns the Banner of the East to its place
Hiero. goes to the West of the Altar and facing East gives the Saluting Sign,
intoning AL but withholds the Sign of Silence. Hiero. takes up coin and stows it,
then comes east of the Altar and faces West, all others give the Sign of Enterer
approaching altar, intoning AL and answered by Sign of Silence.
Officers receive coins in the reverse order of the proclamation of their offices in the
opening, save with dais officers first, in descending order on the Tree. Kerux serves
non-officer members and guests.
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Imp: In the name of Babalon, the Reconciler for the Earth and the
Celestial Soul therein, I charge you, “Im-ber Au-re-us ex Pe-cu-nia,”
Prosperity Talisman Consecration Rite
to perform whatsoever is required to manifest the Will of your in the 0=0 Hall of the Neophytes
bearer. Hear me and obey! (draws Invoking Pentagram of Active
Spirit with Sword) LAP ZIRDO NOCO MAD, HOATH IAIDA!
Prelude to the Opening of the Hall
Cancel: “Im-ber Au-re-us ex Pe-cu-nia,” I do command you to make mani-
fest that power of prosperity which has been invoked upon you. Be The Hall is arranged according to the 0=0 formula before the doors are opened.
a lodestone of abundance, so that those who bear you may enjoy While the people are coming in, the Officers (except the Sentinel and Kerux) are
health and wealth and strength and length of days, and be enriched mingling among the congregation in their basic black clothes. Their robes, lamens
and comforted thereby. (draws sigil-glyph) and wands are in place on their respective seats. When they go to take their posi-
In the name of Adonai ha Aretz, be it so! tions, they circumambulate to their station and don their regalia, then assume
Past: By the power of the Crook and the Scourge, I bind you, ‘character’. The dramatic point being made here is that we are all just normal
“Im-ber Au-re-us ex Pe-cu-nia,” to do no harm, hurt, human beings just as they are, and we become “more than human” when we work
or injury, to any who bears you, nor to their near and dear, nor the Hall.
to their abodes. (draws Invoking Pentagram of Passive Spirit) IAO The Sentinel is positioned at the door, with her sword in hand. She is positioned
SABOR! Such are the words! so she can make eye contact with people entering. She silently scrutinizes all who
Hiero: Let “Im-ber Au-re-us ex Pe-cu-nia” be covered for the closing. enter the Hall, as if evaluating each one as a potential threat. She must remain
at her post throughout the prelude, with the general attitude displayed by British
Closing Royal Guards — complete unflappability. She does not respond if spoken to by
audience members. Her attitude is vaguely threatening; of a barely restrained capa-
Hiero: (!)
bility of instant violence. If she makes people somewhat uncomfortable when she
Kerux on hearing the Hierophant’s knock, goes to the North East, to Hierophant’s looks at them, all the better!
right, faces West, raising the Lamp and Wand and says:
The Kerux, with Lamen and Wand, is also near the door as people enter. His atti-
Kerux: HEKAS, HEKAS, ESTE BEBELOI! tude is the complete opposite of the Sentinel’s. He is the “greeter”, the M.C., the
Kerux returns to place. Hierophant rises with one knock. host that welcomes the congregation cordially as they come in. He is the “good
cop” to the Sentinel’s “bad cop.” The Sentinel makes them nervous, the Kerux puts
Hiero: Fraters and Sorors of Het Nuit them at ease.
of the Open Source Order of the Golden Dawn,
Please assist me to close the Hall of the Neophytes. His role is as the “liaison” between the congregation and the celebrants.
Sr./Fr. Kerux, see that the Hall is properly guarded. A lot of improvisation is called for here, but in character — as Anubis, the Guide.
Kerux goes to the door and gives one knock. Sentinel replies with one knock. The Kerux greeting each person personally as they enter establishes a “bond” with
them, and the psychological effect is that when he speaks to the entire gathering
Kerux: (SoE) Sr./Fr. Hierophant, the Hall is properly guarded. (SoS) he’s listened to as someone they “know” (at least slightly).
She salutes the Hierophant’s Throne, Remains by door. Questions or remarks about the Sentinel are handled “dramatically” — i.e., people
Hiero: Sr./Fr. Hiereus, guard the hither side of the portal asking about the Sentinel is the only thing that makes the Kerux lower his voice
and assure yourself that all present have witnessed and speak “fearfully” — about how dangerous the Sentinel is to those who would
the Golden Dawn. violate the sanctity of the Temple, and it’s best not to even mention her, lest one
draw her attention, and her attention is *never* wanted.
Hiereus goes to the door, stands before it with Sword erect, Kerux being on her
right with Lamp and Wand, and says: (The Sentinel also deals with any attempt to disrupt the Hall from the outside at
any time during the proceedings, in which case she goes outside to “meet” the dis-
Hiereus: Fraters and Sorors of the Order of the Golden Dawn, ruption and closes the door behind her, then returns after dealing with it. She does
give the signs of a Neophyte. carry a Sword to aid her in this purpose, after all…)
All make Signs towards Altar while Hiereus observes.This done, Hiereus gives
Signs towards Hierophant, and says:
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Commencement: All: ARARITA (4x, while stamping feet, Arms swinging. Cymbals
keeping time.)
When the congregation is seated, the Kerux goes to his Heraldic post, and taps his
staff on the floor for silence. (Verbally calling for silence if necessary.) AL (Long drawn out, making Projecting Sign, stops when cymbals
resume. Repeat for as long as there is strength. SoS.)
Kerux: In the Name of the Lord of Initiation, the Lord of Silence
and of Strength, I bid you welcome! You have entered Hierophant returns to throne. All others remain standing.
the Sacred Hall of the Order of the Golden Dawn. Hiereus: Let the final Consecration take place.
Let the Sentinel seal the door to the outside world.
Stol and Dad proceed around hall as in opening but upon returning to the East,
(The Sentinel “comes to life” for the first time, closes the entrance door, and takes instead of facing East and saying lines, turn and anoint the Material Basis with
her post in front of it, assuming her guarded stance again. Note: if the door can be cross and circle.
made to ‘slam’ shut with a loud bang, all the better. Perhaps a ‘seal’ can also be
placed across it somehow by the Sentinel — a sash or rope, or even a golden chain.) Stol: “Im-ber Au-re-us ex Pe-cu-nia,” I purify you with Water.

Kerux: We, the Open Source Order of the Golden Dawn invite you to par- Dad: “Im-ber Au-re-us ex Pe-cu-nia,” I consecrate you with Fire.
ticipate with us today in a Great Work of Magick. Together we Hiero: Sr./Fr. Hegemon, will you remove the Rope,
will consecrate Prosperity Talismans in the form of Golden One US the last remaining symbol of the Path of Darkness.
Dollar Sac-a-ja-wia Coins. Given the day, we of the Order felt we
could all use a little more Prosperity, so after we use this ritual Heg: (SoE) I will. (SoS)
performed in the Hall of the Neophytes of the Golden Dawn to Heg proceeds to remove Rope and tucks it in belt. Acolyte removes stand. Next,
consecrate the coins, we will hand out one coin to each person here. holding the MB aloft says:
If we have any left over we will be selling them as fund-raisers for
Heg: By and in the Names of Chesed, Hod and Tiphareth I invoke upon
our Order.
you, Im-ber Au-re-us ex Pe-cu-nia, the power of Prosperity.
You have been given programs that contain what was once secret
Hiereus: Let the Mystical Circumambulation take place in the Pathway of
knowledge: certain words, signs and calls, and we ask that you join
Light. Guests please be seated.
with us in these incantations at the proper times. For by names
and by images are all powers awakened and re-awakened! (pause). Kerux leads in North East, Hegemon and then Hiereus follows, next, Stol and Dad.
Circumambulate as at opening and return to thrones. Once complete Hegemon
You must learn the gestures or signs of this Hall. These are the 0=0
places MB within Triangle on Altar, then with the help of an Acolyte recovers
signs of the Enterer and of Silence. (done) You will be asked for this
chair and is seated. Kerux replaces Rose, Lamp, Cup and Patten in their places
at the beginning and end of the ritual as a sign that you belong in
on the Altar as at opening, then goes to Heraldic post to await the request of the
this Hall. But these gestures have practical magickal application:
Hierophant. All else are seated.
the first is for projecting your energy, in this case at the Talismans
that we will consecrate today. The second is to seal your energy Prae: Go, bring abundance to your bearer.
once the projecting is done. Bring aboundance, “Im-ber Au-re-us ex Pe-cu-nia.”
An LBRP is performed, either by the Sentinel or other suitable officer. Hiero: Fr./Sr. Kerux will you declare that “Im-ber Au-re-us ex Pe-cu-nia”
has been consecrated by the Powers of the 0=0 Hall?
At this point, all the other Officers are still unobtrusively dispersed around the Hall
among the congregation. They will respond one at a time as called by the Kerux. Kerux: (saluting) I will.
In the Name of the Lord of Initiation,
Kerux: (As follows or ad lib a basic group meditation opening) Please enter
The Lord of Silence and of Strength,
now a state of relaxation. Close your eyes and begin to breathe
I proclaim that “Im-ber Au-re-us ex Pe-cu-nia,”
slowly and deeply. Focus for a moment on your breath (pause). Now
has been duly consecrated in the 0=0 Hall of the Neophytes
open your eyes and bring your attention fully within this space.
to bear the Power of Prosperity
Become aware of the room, and the artifacts in the room, and the
other people in the room. (p) Be relaxed yet fully alert. With each ALL: LOVE IS THE LAW, LOVE UNDER WILL.
breath become more relaxed, and more relaxed. Now enter your own
deep meditative state.
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The two triangles of Officers are united forming a hexagram with the Material See the artifacts around you, and contemplate their meaning.
Basis at its center. Hierophant invokes: We will begin now to create this Hall on the Inner planes. Join in
as best as you can in this recollection of meaning and the building
Hiero: O Nuit! continuous one of Heaven, let it be ever thus
of the Godforms that empower this hall.
that men speak not of Thee as One but as None;
and let them speak not of thee at all, (As follows or ad lib description of temple artifacts) The Black altar
since thou art continuous! is the double cubical altar of the Universe. On it are emblems of the
four elements. (p) The equilateral White Triangle and Red Cubical
ALL: NONE, BREATHED THE LIGHT, FAINT & FAERY,
Cross represent Light and Life, and are the Sign of our Order. (p)
OF THE STARS AND TWO.
The White Pillar and the Black Pillar are the Pillars of Mercy
FOR I AM DIVIDED FOR LOVE’S SAKE,
and Severity; and the Gateway of the Hidden Knowledge. (p) The
FOR THE CHANCE OF UNION.
Banners of the East and West are the symbols of the Dawn and the
THIS IS THE CREATION OF THE WORLD,
Twilight, the limits of the waking world. (p)
THAT THE PAIN OF DIVISION IS AS NOTHING,
AND THE JOY OF DISSOLUTION ALL. We are alone in the Temple. The Great Gods await, just beyond our
sensing. We will to bring these beings to life in our Hall. Nothing
Officers form Tetrahedron over Material Basis with tools
awaits us or concerns us but the Great Work, which we shall now
Heg: Inanimate and Empty Mass, We call ye to the Living Beauty begin. (p)
Hiereus: Nameless and Aimless Substance, We call ye to the Gentle Light. Imagine a diaphanous veil of light in the East, like the mist that
Hoodwink removed by Kerux gathers at the dawn of the day. (p) Now the veil stirs, as if a wind
were blowing from behind it…
Hiero: Long have you dwelt in Darkness:
Quit the Night and seek the Day. The following invocations of the godforms of the Dais can be read from scrolls, if
necessary.
H&H&H: We conjure upon you irresistible form.
Praemonstrator rises, circumambulates, and proceeds to Dais. When reaching her
Hiero: KHABS. Throne, she dons her regalia. and takes up her scroll, preparing to read the invoca-
Hiereus: AM. tion from it.
Heg: PEKHT.
Kerux: On the Southern end of the dais is the Preamonstrator who holds
Hiereus: KONX. the godform of a voluptuous goddess. Her face and body are of
Heg: OM. translucent gold. She is crowned with a throne over a vulture head-
Hiero: PAX. dress. Her robe and ornaments are of blue and orange. She carries
Heg: LIGHT. a blue Ankh and a Lotus Wand with a green flower and a blue
Hiero: IN. stem.
Hiereus: EXTENSION. Prae: (reading from scroll) Mine is the form of Isis, the daughter of Nuit
Hiero: (!) and Geb, sister/wife of Osiris, sister of Set and Mother of Horus,
who as Ra-Hoor-Khuit now sits upon the throne of the Aeon. I
Acolyte places stand between pillars. Hiereus moves North of Black Pillar. wear the blue mantle of the Secret Knowledge, and I see to it that
Hiereus: Let Im-ber Au-re-us ex Pe-cu-nia be placed between the Pillars of in the Temple nothing is relaxed or profaned. I am responsible
Mercy and Severity to receive the Charge. for the Education of the Lodge, and the Reflector of the Wisdom
beyond.
Hegemon places Material Bases on stand between Pillars and takes place by White
Pillar forming Triangle with Hierophant and Hierius who stands at Black Pillar. Praemonstrator sits, assuming the Royal Pose of the godform. Each Dais Officer
comes forth in turn when invoked by the Kerux, as above.
Hiero: All rise to give the charge.
Im-ber Au-re-us ex Pe-cu-nia, receive now the Charge.
Hierophant and all present make Sign of the Enterer towards Material Bases and
vibrate charging Words. Conclude with the Sign of Silence.
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Kerux: On the Northern end of the dais is the Imperitor who holds the Kerux: Unpurified and Unconsecrated,
godform of a tall and stately goddess. Her face and body are of you cannot enter the path of the East!
translucent gold. She is crowned with the glyph of the House over a
Stol and Dad Lustrate and Consecrate as before
vulture headdress. Her robe and ornaments are of black and white.
She carries a blue Ankh and a Lotus Wand with a green flower and Stol: “Im-ber Au-re-us ex Pe-cu-nia,” I purify you with Water.
a blue stem. Dad: “Im-ber Au-re-us ex Pe-cu-nia,” I consecrate you with Fire.
Imp: Mine is the form of Nephthys, the wife of Set, the mother of Anubis Heg: “Im-ber Au-re-us ex Pe-cu-nia,” thrice purified
and the sister of Osiris and Isis. I wear the red mantle of Fire and and thrice consecrated, You may approach the Gateway of the East.
Severity, and I am the symbol of true authority. I am responsible
for the stability of the Temple, and I compel all present here to Kerux leads procession to the throne of the Hiero. Heg raises hoodwink, Hiero
comply with their True Will. stands threatening with his wand.
Kerux: On the northern side of the Throne of Ra is the Cancelarius who holds Hiero: You cannot pass from concealment unto manifestation save by
the godform of a slender male human body with an Ibis head. His skin virtue of the name Hadit. After the formless and the Void and the
is the color of the sands, and the feathers of his head are white, with a Darkness, then cometh the knowledge of the Light. I am that Light
long, curved black beak. His nemyss, tunic and ornaments are brilliant which riseth in darkness. Take on therefore manifestation before
yellow and mauve. He carries a blue Ankh and a writing tablet. me, for I am the wielder of the forces of the Balance.
Cancel: Mine is the form of Thoth, who has no parentage for He created Unbalanced Power is the ebbing away of Life. Unbalanced Mercy is
Himself through the power of language. The creator of magick, the weakness and the fading out of the Will.
inventor of writing, teacher of humanity, the messenger of the gods, Unbalanced Severity is cruelty and the barrenness of Mind.
and the divine record-keeper and mediator. He revealed unto Horus
the Younger his True Nature as Ra-Hoor-Khuit, the knowledge You have known me now,
of which caused him to cease his war on Set, which would have so pass ye on to the Cubical Altar of the Universe.
brought ultimate destruction to the Universe. I am the Cancelarius, Hoodwink is replaced. Kerux leads to the Altar. Material Bases are placed on altar
the scribe and recorder of the Lodge, and I represent the authority within triangle, Hiereus on North, Heg on South, Kerux form a supporting triangle
of the Inner Order within the Outer. to rear. Hierophant descends Samekh holding wand, coming between pillars to the
Kerux: On the Southern side of the Throne of Ra is the Past Hierophant East of the Altar, holding left hand over Talisman and wand over it erect, saying:
who hold the godform of a broad and stately god. He wears the tall Hiero: From the original Providence, the mystery that grounds and
white crown of the South flanked by feathers striped in white and surrounds all of Being, In the same Spirit of Generosity and
blue. His face and hands are pale green, and from his chin hangs Compassion that gave rise to the Living World,
the square beard of authority. He is in mummy wrappings to his
feet, but his hands are free to hold a blue crook and a red scourge. With the blessings of the spheres of Chesed-Mercy,
Hod-Splendor and Tiphereth-Beauty,
Past: Mine is the form of Osiris, Green Man and God of the Dead, he
who is sacrificed and resurrected, he who eternally dies and is By the Power of ARARITA I conjure the Mercurio-Jovan
reborn. He suffered death by the hand of His brother Set. At the Solar Spirit “Im-ber Au-re-us ex Pe-cu-nia,” (drawing hex &
Equinox of the Gods He passed His throne and scepter onto His son glyphs) To manifest Profound and Limitless Prosperity
Horus. As Past Hierophant I represent history, memory and the in and through these Golden Coins
wisdom of experience. Pre: AL, Tzad-ki-el, Chas-ma-lim, Tza-dekh,
Kerux: Before the center throne of the dais, the Throne of Ra holding the Im-ber Au-re-us ex Pe-cu-nia.
godform of a tall, majestic god is the Hierophant. He has the head Can: E-lo-him Tza-ba-oth, Mi-cha-el, Be-ni E-lo-him, Ko-kab,
of a great Hawk, and a body of great strength. He is crowned with Im-ber Au-re-us ex Pe-cu-nia.
the Solar Disk empowered with the upraised Uraius Serpent. His
Past: E-lo-ah ve-Da-ath, Ra-pha-el, Ma-la-kim, Shem-esh,
flesh is the dark blue of the Night-sky and his ornaments are of
Im-ber Au-re-us ex Pe-cu-nia.
gold. He carries in his right hand the wand of the Hierophant and
his left hand is empty.
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 I am the only Being in an Abyss of Darkness: All Dais Officers are now in place. Hierophant enters, circumambulates once,
from an Abyss of Darkness came I forth ere my birth, and proceeds to the Throne of the East, donning his regalia. The other Officers
from the Silence of a Primal Sleep. — Hegamon, Hiereus, Stolistes, Dadouchos —enter in the same way, one at a time,
And the Voice of Ages answered to my soul: in the order they normally circumambulate each waiting until the previous one has
taken their correct place in the Hall. When all are in place, the Hierophant knocks
Hiero: “I am That which formulates in Darkness,
the Light that shineth in Darkness, and the 0=0 ritual proper begins.
yet the Darkness comprehendeth it not” (knell)
Opening the 0=0 Hall
Let the Mystic Circumambulation take place
REQUIRED:
in the Path of Knowledge that leads unto Light,
with the Lamp of Hidden Knowledge to guide us. For the Altar: Cross and Triangle. Red Rose. Red Lamp. Cup of Wine. Paten
of Bread and Salt.
Kerux leads, followed by Heg with Material Bases, Stol and Dad last. As they pass,
Hiero gives one knock just as the Material Bases pass. They travel clockwise, and Material Basis: 100 Golden Coins
passing Hiereus she similarly knocks. Kerux stops in the South after the second
passing of Hiero, barring the way with her Wand, saying:
Prelude
Take refuge by 3 Ahs.
Kerux: Unpurified and Unconsecrated,
you cannot enter the path of the West! Hiero: (Knock)
Stol and Dad Lustrate and Consecrate as before Kerux on hearing the Hierophant’s knock, goes to the North East, to Hierophant’s
right, faces West, raising the Lamp and Wand and says:
Stol: “Im-ber Au-re-us ex Pe-cu-nia,” I purify you with Water.
Kerux: HEKAS, HEKAS, ESTE BEBELOI!
Dad: “Im-ber Au-re-us ex Pe-cu-nia,” I consecrate you with Fire.
Kerux returns to place. Hierophant rises with one knock.
Heg: “Im-ber Au-re-us ex Pe-cu-nia,” twice purified and twice
consecrated, you mayest approach the Gateway of the West. Hiero: Fraters and Sorors of Het Nuit of the Open Source Order
of the Golden Dawn, and honored guests,
Kerux leads procession to the throne of the Hiereus. Heg raises hoodwink, Hiereus
Please assist me to open the Hall of the Neophytes.
stands threatening with her sword.
Sr./Fr. Kerux, please see that the Hall is properly guarded.
Hiereus: You cannot pass from concealment unto manifestation,
Kerux goes to the door and gives one knock. Sentinel replies with one knock.
save by virtue of the name Nuit. Before all things
are the Chaos and the Darkness, and the Gates of the Land of Kerux: (SoE) Sr./Fr. Hierophant, the Hall is properly guarded. (SoS)
Night. I am He whose Name is Darkness. I am the great One of the
Kerux remains by door.
Paths of the Shades. Take on therefore manifestation without fear
before me, for I am he in whom fear is Not. Hiero: Sr./Fr. Hiereus, please guard the hither side of the portal and deter-
mine who has beheld the Golden Dawn.
You have known me now, so pass ye on…Fear not at all.
Fear neither men nor Fates nor gods nor anything. Hiereus goes to the door, stands before it with Sword erect, Kerux being on the
Money fear not, nor laughter of the folk folly, right with Lamp and Wand, and says:
nor any other power in heaven or upon the earth Hiereus: Fraters and Sorors of the Open Source Order of the Golden Dawn,
or under the earth. Nu is your refuge as Hadit your light; and all knowledgeable guests,
and Ra-Hoor-Khuit is the strength, force, vigour of your arms. Please rise and give the signs of the 0=0 Grade of Neophyte
Kerux leads, followed by Heg with Material Bases, Stol and Dad last. As they pass, toward the Cubical Altar of the Universe.
Hiero gives one knock just as the MB passes. They travel clockwise, and passing All make Signs (SoE – SoS) towards Altar while Hiereus observes.
Hiereus he similarly knocks. Kerux stops in the North after passing the Hiereus, This done, Hiereus gives Signs towards Hierophant, and says:
barring the way with his Wand, saying:
Hiereus: (SoE) Sr./Fr. Hierophant, all present have been so honored. (SoS)

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The Officers Hiero: Place the Material Bases on the altar within the White Triangle.
(done) Sr. Hegemon, Sr. Hiereus,
Hiereus and Kerux return to their places. Hierophant gives the Sign of the Enterer control the Material Bases. (done)
towards the West, but NOT the Sign of Silence.
Hiero: So with your all, You have no right but to do your will;
Hiero: Let the number of Officers in this degree Do that and no other shall say nay.
and the nature of their Offices be proclaimed once again, For pure will unassuaged of purpose,
that the Powers whose images they are may be re-awakened delivered from the lust of result, is every way perfect.
in the spheres of those present and in sphere of this Order—
for by Names and by Images are all Powers ALL: THE PERFECT AND THE PERFECT ARE ONE PERFECT AND NOT
awakened and re-awakened. TWO: NAY, ARE NONE!
She makes the Sign of Silence and sits. Dissolve MB into Ground & Draw Forth Again Purified.
Hiero: Sr./Fr. Hiereus, how many Principal Officers ALL: Ah– Ah– Ah– AL.
are there in this Hall?
Prae: (rising) From the sphere of Chesed-Mercy
Hiereus: There are three Principal Officers; I call forth the Spirit “Im-ber Au-re-us ex Pe-cu-nia”
the Hierophant, the Hiereus, and the Hegemon. In the form of a Soaring Eagle, surrounded by stars.
Hiero: Is there any peculiarity in these Names? (Jupiter Hexagram)—ARARITA, (Jupiter Glyph)—AL (Sits)

Hiereus: They all commence with the letter ‘H’. Cancel: (rising) From the sphere of Hod-Splendor
I call forth the Spirit “Im-ber Au-re-us ex Pe-cu-nia”
Hiero: Of what is this Letter a symbol? In the form of a Guiding Mother bearing a child,
Hiereus: Of Life; because the Letter H is our mode of representing crowned with Liberty. (Mercury Hexagram)—ARARITA,
the ancient Greek aspirate or breathing, (Mercury Glyph)—HERM (Sits)
and Breath is the evidence of Life. Past: (rising) From the sphere of Tiphareth-Beauty
Hiero: How many other Officers are there? I call forth the Spirit “Im-ber Au-re-us ex Pe-cu-nia”
In the form of disks of shining Gold,
Hiereus: There are three besides the Sentinel; Blessed by the Millennium,
the Kerux, the Stolistes, and the Dadouchos. And marked with signs of the Many becoming One.
The Sentinel is without the Portal of the Hall (Solar Unicursal Hexagram)—ARARITA, (Sun Glyph)—SOL (Sits)
and has a Sword in his/her hand to keep out intruders.
It is her duty to prepare the Aspirant. Hiero: Coins forged in mountain fastness,
Hear your word and know your will:
Hiero: BAR THE DOOR! ANPU EN AMENTA, “Im-ber Au-re-us ex Pe-cu-nia”
WATCHER AT THE THRESHOLD.
Sr./Fr. Dadouchos, your station and duties? Hiero: Sr./Fr. Hegemon,
place the Material Basis in the Northern part of the Hall:
Dad: (SoE) My station is in the South to symbolize Heat and Dryness, The place of Forgetfulness, Dumbness and Necessity,
and my duty is to see that the Lamps and Fires of the Temple are and the greatest symbolic Darkness.
ready at the opening,
to watch over the Censer and the Incense, Hegemon takes Material Bases to North and faces east. Kerux goes with Lamp and
and to consecrate the Hall and the Fraters and Sorors Wand to the North East. Stolistes follows Asp. at the ready. Hiereus returns to sta-
and the Aspirant with Fire. (SoS) tion.

Hiero: KINDLE THE FIRES, THAUM-AESCH-NIAETH, Heg: The voice of my Undying and Secret Soul said unto me:
GUARDIAN OF THE HIDDEN FLAME “Let me enter the Path of Darkness and,
Sr/Fr. Stolistes, your station and duties? peradventure, there shall I find the Light.

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Heg: (!) LIGHT. Stol: (SoE) My station is in the North
Hiero: (!) IN. to symbolize Cold and Moisture.
Hiereus : (!) EXTENSION. My duty is to see that the Robes and Insignia of the Officers
are ready at the opening,
All make Signs (SoE) towards Altar and are seated.
to watch over the Cup of Lustral Water,
The Consecration and to purify the Hall and the Fraters and Sorors
and the Aspirant with Water. (SoS)
Hierophant instructs congregation in the words and means of consecration
Hiero: POUR FORTH THE WATERS, AUR-A-MO-OOTH,
Hiero: DO WHAT THOU WILT SHALL BE THE WHOLE OF THE LAW. GUARDIAN OF THE CAULDRON, UN-DRY
Fraters and Sorors of Het Nuit Sr./Fr. Kerux, your station and duties?
of the Open Source Order of the Golden Dawn,
and all others here assembled, Kerux: (SoE) My place is within the portal.
by virtue of our ability to wield a current of consecration, My duties are to see that the furniture of the Hall
I would undertake to consecrate these Golden Coins is properly arranged at the Opening,
so as to make Prosperity Talismans of them. to guard the inner side of the portal,
What is your will? to admit the Fraters and Sorors,
and to watch over the reception of the Aspirant;
All: respond to lead all Mystic Circumambulations carrying the Lamp
Hiero: Sr. Hegemon, prepare the Material Bases for the Rite of Consecration. of my Office; and to make all reports and announcements.
My Lamp is the symbol of Hidden Knowledge,
Hegemon rises and moves to the edge of the space. Acolyte removes her chair from
and my Wand is the symbol of its directing power. (SoS)
between the Pillars. Taking up the coins, the Hegemon wraps their container thrice
with a black cord, knots it, and drapes it with a black cloth Hiero: COME FORTH, APUAT, OPENER OF THE WAYS
Sr./Fr. Hegemon, your station and duties?
Meanwhile the Kerux removes the Elements from the Altar, dispersing them to the
Four Winds, one at a time in a spiral motion. Heg: (SoE) My station is between the Two Pillars of Hermes
and Solomon and my face is towards the cubical Altar
Heg: (Knocks)
of the Universe. My duty is to watch over
Kerux: (!) (SoE) The Material Bases are prepared. (SoS) the Gateway of the Hidden Knowledge
Hiero: Bring forth the Material Bases to be for I am the reconciler between Light and Darkness.
consecrated Prosperity Talismans, I watch over the preparation of the Aspirant
now to be known as “Im-ber Au-re-us ex Pe-cu-nia” and assist in his reception, and I lead him
Let the Stolistes and the Dadouchos assist in the reception. in the Path that conducts from Darkness to Light.
The White Color of my Robe is the color of Purity,
When Stolistes and Dadouchos join Kerux they formulate a Triangle. Heg faces my ensign of office is a Feather-crowned scepter
into the hall and presents Material Bases. to symbolize balance which guides and regulates life,
Kerux: Unpurified and Unconsecrated, and my Office symbolizes those higher aspirations of the soul
you cannot enter our Sacred Hall. which should guide its action. (SoS)

Stol comes forward and marks Material Bases with cross and circle, then sprinkles Hiero: HOLD THE CENTER, MAAT, LADY OF THE BALANCE
water thrice, saying: Sr./Fr. Hiereus, your station and duties?

Stol: “Im-ber Au-re-us ex Pe-cu-nia,” I purify you with Water. Hiereus: (holds Sword and Banner) (SoE)
My station is on the Throne of the West
Dad comes forward and signs before Material Basis with cross and circle, then and is a symbol of the increase of Darkness
waves thrice, saying: and the decrease of Light and I am the Master of Darkness.
Dad: “Im-ber Au-re-us ex Pe-cu-nia,” I consecrate you with Fire. I keep the Gateway of the West and watch over
the reception of the Aspirant and over the Supporting Officers in
the doing of their work.
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 My black Robe is an image of the Darkness Circumambulation
that was upon the Face of the Waters.
I carry the Sword of Judgment Hiero: Let the Mystic Circumambulation take place
and the Banner of the Evening Twilight, in the Pathway of LIGHT
which is the Banner of the West, Hierophant stands holding the Scepter in her right hand, the Banner of the
and I am called Fortitude. (SoS) East in her left. Kerux goes to the North-East with Lamp and Wand. Then fol-
Hiero: WARD THE HALL, SET, MASTER OF DARKNESS low Hegemon, Hiereus with Banner and Sword, Members, Stolistes with Cup,
Hierophant stands, holding Scepter and Banner of the East. Dadouchos with Censer and last, Sentinel with Sword. They all line up in this
order behind the Kerux who leads the procession past Hierophant, making the
Hiero: My station is on the Throne of the East Signs of Horus as she passes. Each Officer in turn does the same. Hiereus falls
in the place where the Sun rises, out as soon as she reaches her Throne. Hegemon returns to her place after passing
and I am the Captain of the Hall, Hierophant twice (one full orbit) and then the rest take their places as they come to
guiding it according to the Laws of the Cosmos, them.
as that which Image I am,
is the Guide of all who work for the Hidden Knowledge. Hiero: The Mystical Circumambulation symbolic of the Rise of LIGHT is
My robe is red because of Created Fire and Uncreated Fire, accomplished. Let us adore the Universe and Space.
and I hold the Banner of the Morning Light Members rise. All face East and make the Sign of the Enterer following the lead of
which is the Banner of the East. Hierophant. The Sign of Silence is made at the end of the Prayer.
I am called Power and Mercy and Light and Wisdom,
ALL: Holy art Thou, who art Universe! (SoE)
and I am the Expounder of the Mysteries.
Holy art Thou, who art in Nature Formed! (SoE)
(Hierophant sits down)
Holy art Thou, the Vast and the Mighty! (SoE)
All: TAKE THY SEAT IN THE EAST, RA-HOOR-KHUIT, Source of Darkness, Source of Light! (SoS)
IN THY SECRET NAME AND SPLENDOUR
Hierophant, Hiereus and Hegemon raise Wands and Sword in salute, and sink
ART THOU LORD INITIATING.
them in unison. All face as usual, but remain standing.
Purification & Consecration
Charge to the Hall
Hiero: Sr./Fr. Stolistes and Sr./Fr. Dadouchos, will you purify and conse-
Hiero: Sr./Fr. Kerux, in the Name of the Lord of Initiation,
crate the Hall with Water and with Fire.
I ask you to declare that we have opened
Dadouchos and Stolistes rise and salute (SoE).
the Hall of the Neophytes.
S & D: I will (in unison)
Kerux goes North-East, faces West, and raising her Wand says:
Dadouchos goes to West. Stolistes goes to the East, faces Hierophant, and making a
Kerux: (SoE) In the Name of the Lord of Initiation,
cross in the Air with her Cup, sprinkles a few drops of Water three times towards
Lord of Silence and of Strength,
the East. She passes to the South, West and North, repeating the purification in
I declare that the Sun has arisen and the Shadows flee away.
each quarter and returns to the East to complete the circle. She then holds the Cup
Kerux returns to her place. (SoS)
on high and says;
All remain standing.
Stol: I purify with Water.
Kerux knocks. / Hiereus knocks. / Hegemon knocks.
Dadouchos follows Stolistes when she goes to the East, and when Stolistes has gone
to the South, Dadouchos faces East, raises her Censer and swings it towards the Hiero: (!) KHABS
East. She then goes to the south, West and North repeating the censing at each Hiereus: (!) AM.
quarter and returns to the East where she completes the circle and raising the cen- Heg: (!) PEKHT.
ser says:
Hiereus : (!) KONX.
Dad: I consecrate with Fire Heg: (!) OM.
Hiero: (!) PAX.
Stolistes and Dadouchos return to their places. (SoS)
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