The Preparation

The preparation of the place involves assembling all the materials in the room where the rite is to be performed. The walls should adorned with drapery of whatever colour has been recommended in the Table of Correspondences. The altar itself may consist of an ordinary table or chest, but it must be large enough to accomodate al the necessary ritual implements. With a compass you must now locate the four cardinal points and place on the floor the symbols of the elemenatl kings who govern them.

NORTH

This is the station of Earth and is ruled by Uriel. Its symbol may be a rock, a handful of sand or just clod of Earth. Whichever of these objects you select, it is an advantage to obtain it from a sacred site, ideally one connected with the Ancient Mysteries.

SOUTH

The station of Fire is ruled by Michael, and a candle or votive light will be quiet adequate here.

WEST

Here we have the station of Water which is ruled by Gabriel. A glass of consecrated water is required. To perform the consecration you need only add a pinch of salt, the emblem of eternity, to a glass of rainwater and, while making the sign of the pentagram over it and say: Te exorcizo per dei omnipotenis virtutem qui regnat per saecula saeculorum. In nominibus Mertalliae, Musaliae, Dophaliae, Nemaliae,Zitanseiae, Goldaphairae, Dedulsairae, Gheninaireae, Geogropheirae, Cedahi, Gilthar, Godieth, Ezoliel, Musil, Grassil, Tamen, Puri, Godu, Hoznoth, Astroth, Tzabaoth, Adonai, Agla, On, El, Tetragrammaton, Shema, Ariston, Anaphaxeton, Segilaton, Primeuraton, Amen.

EAST
The last station belongs to Raphael, who rules Air. The object generally used to represent that element is a sprig of mistletoe, which is particularly appropriate because of its alleged druidic connection with the Sun, itself a symbol of Raphael. A card bearing the esoteric symbols of Air or the Sun's astrological symbol will do as an alternative.


Before any rituals numbered (1) in the Table of Intentions you are advised to:

1. Keep off sex and solid food for 12 hours

2. Drink only water for the first six of these hours adn thereafter a glass of wine whenever you feel thirsty

3. Have no sleep at all during this time

4. Talk to no one during the hour immediately preceding the rite and, if possible, keep silent during the full 12 hours.

5. One hourbeefore the rite is due to begin have a shower. Afterwards anoint yourself liberally with one of the scents listed in the Table of Correspondence.