THE EGYPTIAN OCTAGRAM

(E.S.S.G) I Consecration of the Temple of Khem. II Egyptian Octagon 1. Introduction The Celebrant bows, eight tolls of the bell are rung. Only through the living Nefa can intellect reach the heart, and beyond become the haven for the upstream struggle. Then, by my hand it would arrive blissful at the beyond, like the one within his pyramid who stood up, survivor of his own burial! (Rebel in the Soul) I have come and I have drawn nigh to see thy beauties; my two hands are raised in adoration of thy name Right and Truth. I have drawn nigh unto the place wherein the acacia tree groweth not, where the tree thick with leaves existeth not, and where the ground yieldeth neither herb nor grass. And I have entered unto the place of secret and hidden things. The holy rulers of the pylons are in the form of the shining ones. Anubis spoke, saying: "He knoweth our paths and our cities, I have been pacified. Therefore, pass through the gate in triumph to the hall of Osiris. The Celebrant bows again, there are given five knocks with staff or wand. 2. Setting the Four Watchtowers a. Eastern Watchtower The Celebrant proceeds to the Eastern Watchtower and therein bows, gives salute, he intones: Sa - Semaa (To Unite). The Celebrant draws the Invoking Pentagram of (chosen base element), he projects into the pentagram a yellow energy and seals the pentagram with an invoking spiral. Then he intones: I invoke thee, Tahuti, ibis-headed scribe of the gods and keeper of the keys of wisdom. Thy knowledge spans all space and time, and you are the lord of balance and equalibrium.

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b. Southern Watchtower The Celebrant proceeds to the Southern Watchtower and therein bows, gives salute, he intones: Cha - Cha3awa (To Appear in glory). The Celebrant draws draws the Invoking Pentagram of (chosen base element), he projects into the pentagram a scarlet energy and seals the pentagram with an invoking spiral. Then he intones: I invoke thee, Heru-Behutet, lord of the raging flame swift as the hawk in flight who swoops down, victorious over his enemies; and who rises with the golden disc forged in the fires of Edfu. c. Western Watchtower The Celebrant proceeds to the Western Watchtower and therein bows, gives salute, he intones: Ma - Maseya (To Create). The Celebrant draws the Invoking Pentagram of (chosen base element), he projects into the pentagram a blue energy and seals the pentagram with an invoking spiral. Then he intones: I invoke thee, Osiris, lord of the two kingdoms and wearer of the white crown. You are risen from the corridors of the Neter-Khet, triumphant over death and ruling in splendor over the western lands. d. Northern Watchtower The Celebrant proceeds to the Northern Watchtower and therein bows, gives salute, he intones: Ta - Tema (To be Complete). The Celebrant draws the Invoking Pentagram of (chosen base element), he projects into the pentagram a green energy and seals the pentagram with an invoking spiral. Then he intones: I invoke thee, Anubis, jackal-headed guardian of Khersec-Shu, guardian of the pylons and the pyramid, who watches from the heights, unmoved amidst the swirling desert sand. e. Center of the Circle The Celebrant proceeds to the Center of the Circle and therein bows, gives salute, he intones: Ya - Yeba (The Heart). The Celebrant draws the Invoking Pentagram of Spirit Minor to the IP, he projects into the pentagram a black energy and seals the pentagram with an invoking spiral. Then he intones:

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I invoke thee, Geb, lord of the earth. You are the provider of stability and form; the chief of the gods who watches the weighing of the hearts in the hall of judgement. Semaa, Cha3awa, Maseya, Tema, Yeba - S.Ch.M.T.Y. - (Sachametiya - Double Crown) - The Power of the Earth is symbolized by the Double Crown - the Master of Upper and Lower Khem! The Celebrant then draws the four watchtowers together through the I.P. using the sword and therefore are the lines of force drawn together. 3. Setting the Four Angles a. Southeastern Angle The Celebrant proceeds to the Southeastern Angle and therein bows, gives salute, he intones: Ra - Rewayeta (The Gateway - Place of Judgement). The Celebrant draws the Inverted Invoking Pentagram of (chosen modifying element), he projects into the inverted pentagram an orange energy and seals the pentagram with an invoking spiral. Then he intones: I invoke thee, Sekhmet, lady of fire's bright splendor. The illuminated lioness is poised to spring forth from the heart of Ra. b. Northeastern Angle The Celebrant proceeds to the Northeastern Angle and therein bows, gives salute, he intones: Weh - Wa3aba (To Be Pure). The Celebrant draws the Inverted Invoking Pentagram of (chosen modifying element), he projects into the inverted pentagram a light blue energy and seals the pentagram with an invoking spiral. Then he intones: I invoke thee, Maat, resplendent vulture lady of truth and balance, whose reed flower rests upon the scales of the universe. You wait in your hall, with your 42 assessors, to weigh the heart of the initiate. Paneter Apu Pa Maat. c. Northwestern Angle The Celebrant proceeds to the Northwestern Angle and therein bows, gives salute, he intones: Na - Nedjem (Joy - Happiness). The Celebrant draws the Inverted Invoking Pentagram of (chosen modifying element), he projects into the inverted pentagram an ocher energy and seals the pentagram with an invoking spiral. Then he intones:

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I invoke Nephthys, dark sister of Isis. Thou art the lady of the scorched sands of the desert which receive thy twilight charms and cool gentle night mists as a balm and blessing. d. Southwestern Angle The Celebrant proceeds to the Southwestern Angle and therein bows, gives salute, he intones: Na - Nefer (Good - Beautiful). The Celebrant draws the Inverted Invoking Pentagram of (chosen modifying element), he projects into the inverted pentagram a purple energy and seals the pentagram with an invoking spiral. Then he intones: I invoke thee, Isis, horned lady of the moon. You are queen of the fertile earth. And thy love is descended, flowing forth from sacred pools, as tears of untold beauty upon the face of the maiden, beloved of the gods and men. e. Center of the Circle The Celebrant proceeds to the center of the circle and therein bows, gives salute, he intones: Ta - Tare (To Show Respect). The Celebrant draws the Inverted Invoking Pentagram of Spirit Major into the UP, he projects into the inverted pentagram a white energy and seals the pentagram with an invoking spiral. Then he intones: I invoke thee, Nuit, lady of the starry night sky, whose body spans the heavens in a glimmering arch. Galaxies and nebulae rush forth your infinite form in never ending circles of time. Rewayeta, Nefer, Nedem, Wa3aba, Tare: R.N.N.W.T. - (Rennawati - Jubilation) - For those who pass the Halls of Judgement are made pure, great, beautiful and full of happiness. The Celebrant then draws the four angles together through the UP using the sword and therefore are the lines of force drawn together. 4. Establishing the Elemental Vortex The Celebrant stands in the center of the circle and faces the four watchtowers each in turn, starting from the East, clockwise, to invoke the Four Sons of Horus, each bearing one of the Four Great Powers from their resting place in Amenti. To the East, the Celebrant draws an ankh above the pentagram inscribed therein and seals it with an
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invoking spiral and intones: I invoke thee, Tuamutef, lord of the East and royal son of Horus, unleasher of the winds and guardian and keeper of the wand and staff. The Celebrant draws an invoking spiral around both pentagram and cross and then draws both to the Mid Point in the circle. To the South, the Celebrant draws an ankh above the pentagram inscribed therein and seals it with an invoking spiral and intones: I invoke thee, Imset, lord of the South and royal son of Horus, keeper of the flame and wielder of the scimitar of righteousness. The Celebrant draws an invoking spiral around both pentagram and cross and then draws both to the Mid Point in the circle. To the West, the Celebrant draws an ankh above the pentagram inscribed therein and seals it with an invoking spiral and intones: I invoke thee, Qebhsennuf, lord of the West and royal son of Horus. You preside over the rivers and seas and are the keeper of the sacred vessel of fulfillment. The Celebrant draws an invoking spiral around both pentagram and cross and then draws both to the MP in the circle. To the North, the Celebrant draws an ankh above the pentagram inscribed therein and seals it with an invoking spiral and intones: I invoke thee, Hapi, lord of the North and royal son of Horus. You are the keeper of the dish which holds the treasures produced from the rich black lands, an unlimited source of life. The Celebrant draws an invoking spiral around both pentagram and cross and then draws both to the MP in the circle. To the Center, the Celebrant intones: I invoke thee, Khensu, lord of the Moon which reveals the secret hidden things.
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Thou art the master of spirits, guardian of the gate between worlds and messenger of the gods. The Celebrant draws an invoking spiral around both pentagrams in the I.P. and U.P. and then draws all to the M.P. in the circle. Then the Celebrant draws all the watchtowers and angles together by drawing an arc with the sword - pausing and energizing all eight nodes of the combined octagram. The Celebrant says: The Power of the Mighty and the Joy of Eternal Life belong to the resurrected Lord of Two-Lands - and through the Greatness of His Ka - I summon the Powers and the Glory of those ancient times into this sacred temple - to perform my will upon the Land and Sky, Sea and Wind - to create heaven upon earth. Thus are God and Goddess joined in eternal embrace - thus is the eternal order and harmony of All. The Celebrant then intones the Enochian call of the elemental to be invoked as the final action. The Completion of the Rite.

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A. Additum - To Seal the Elemental Vortex. The Celebrant gives salute to the center, East, Southeast, South, Southwest, West, Northwest, North, and Northeast; and in each node he makes a sealing spiral, says the words: Ma Sala'am. He then exits the circle.

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