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Monastery of the Seven Rays

The Last Temple of the Outer Court

Student II Degree (Occult Physics A.)

INTRODUCTORY LETTER CONCERNING "ASTRAL MAGNETISM."

My Dear Child of the Quest,

Now that you have reached the level of the beginning Student II. Degree, it is
important for us to explain to you certain profound matters which relate to the subject
of "occult physics", the science upon which you are to embark with your next lesson.
Here, at the Monastery of the Seven Rays, we make a distinction in studies between
astrology and the study of astral magnetism, because we believe that most of astrology
is highly superficial and seemingly false, although there is an advanced science of the
stars, which forms a part of magical doctrine, and this is presented to you in advanced
work. But, at the same time it is necessary for you to become aware of the forces known
as "astral magnetism" because they influence you directly and can be examined by us
with a great deal of certainty.

Astral magnetism forms but one part of the science of occult physics, for the
other branch of occult physics, which you will study this first year is called
"Luciferian magnetism", or the power of light in constituting your very being. We will
not discuss this advanced study at this time, except to say that you will be able to
study two forms of occult physics during your first year with us. However, the main
objective of this letter is to let you know the form in which the lessons are given to
the student in occult physics. In the field of occult physics, we the Masters of the
Monastery do not teach the lessons, so to speak, we interpret to the student the basic
teachings, which we receive from the most holy and radiant Syzygies (sometimes called
"Syzygies" in their dynamic aspect) of the Ecclesia Spiritualis Gnostica (The Spiritual
Gnostic Assembly). These very metaphysical beings are linked by destiny to the various
points in space, which constitute our total system of worlds. Their assembly forms the
fullness of the universe, which prevents chaos from making entry into the world as we
know it. These wonderful beings are the objects of study in the esoteric laboratory of
the Monastery, and therefore they are, for us, very important and vital links between
advanced humanity and the higher worlds of the universe. It is not necessary at this
stage to speak of them further, except to say that they form spheres of astral
magnetism, from which come the various teachings which form our science of astral
magnetism. These spheres are arranged in a precise and mathematical form from which
emanate the fundamental teachings concerning the universe and the true destiny of man.

These magnetic spheres have been discussed for centuries by magnetic alchemists
and magicians, and their reality has been represented by many types of symbolism. Of
most common use has been the alchemical symbol of magical properties attributed to
various metals and elements. Thus, we read of "the sphere of iron and copper", "the
sphere of quicksilver and silver nitrate", "the sphere of silver and platinum", and,
lastly, "the sphere of gold and uranium". The lowest of these spheres of magnetism has
the magnitude, or power range of space-consciousness which is from .0 to .625. The
highest range is from 3.9376 to 4.0000. In this case, the lowest pertains to the first
iron-copper sphere of Astral Magnetism, whereas the highest sphere is the fourth
gold-uranium sphere of Magical Magnetism. However, in occult physics, we do not even
attempt the higher two spheres, or world of spheres, because these are properly magical
realms. Our first study of magnetism will take us only up to the fourth gold-uranium
sphere of astral magnetism, whose range is .9376 to 1.0000. Our discussion, later this
first year, will terminate with the sphere at 1.9376 to 2.0000. This will prove to the
student to be sufficient magnetic influence for the time, since the Monastery does not
believe in over-fatigue of the students due to their exposure to magnetism. In fact the
present feelings which you are experiencing while you read this paragraph, are a form
of fatigue induced by exposure to symbols,which describe magnetism. That is why we must
be very careful in this entire field and see to it that you are sufficiently protected
from vibrations (radiations and emanations) which are too powerful for you to absorb.
On the other hand, the true magicians and occultists are often stimulated, vitalised,
made more powerful and feel stronger, simply by reading about these high forms of
magnetism. So depending upon your reactions to what I have just said you will know if
you are suited for the higher work, or whether you should remain at the level of the
first year of study.

However, because we are firm believers in the acceleration of the evolutionary

process, I am taking the trouble to list on the back of this letter the full ranges of
magnetism, as they are taught in the first, second and third years of study given by
the MONASTERY OF THE SEVEN RAYS. While we do not give out any teachings which are too
powerful, advanced, or secret for you at this present stage of development, yet we do
believe that now you are entitled to some general idea as to the direction of your work
with us. We will leave out the Student III Degree from the outline, because that is a
study in meditation, and does not relate to magnetism as such. However, from the
following chart you can see exactly where we are going in our work.

Degree Year of Study Title of Study Sphere of Magnetism

Student II 1st. "Astral

Magnetism" Iron-Copper 1.(.0 - .625)
11 2.(.626 -.1250)
3.(.1251-.1875)
4.(.1876-.2500)

Quicksilver-silver nitrate

1.(.2500 - .3025)
2.(.3026 - .3650)
3.(.3651 - .4375)
4.(.4376 - .5OOO)

Silver-Platinum

1.(.5000 - .5625)
2.(.5626 - .6250)
3.(.6251 - .6875)
4.(.6876 - .7500)

Gold-Uranium

1.(.7500 - .8025)

2.(.8026 - .8650)
3.(.8651 - .9375)
4.(.9376 - 1.0000)

Student IV 1st "Luciferian from Iron-Copper 1. (1.0000

Magnetism" 1.6250) through Gold-Uranium
4. ( 1.9376 - 2.0000).

Magical
Apprentice I. 2nd "Sexual Magic" from Iron-Copper 1. (2.0000
2.6250) through Gold-Uranium

Magical
Apprentice II. 3rd "Magnetic Magic" from Iron-Copper 1.0.0000
3.6250) through Gold-Uranium
4. (3.9376 - 4.0000).
 As you can note from the above diagram you will progress in your study of
magnetism from the lowest level of its manifestation to its higher forms by an
intensive penetration into the mysteries and secrets of the various spheres of
magnetism. Actually, there are only sixteen spheres as such, but by the study of occult
physics and, later, magic, it is possible for one to enter more and more deeply into
the subject of the Syzygies and their particular powers. This is the real astral
projection, that is to say the projection through investigation into the forms of
astral magnetism. You can also understand why we possess the most powerful course of
occult instruction if we deal with magnetism and especially in the occult form of
Gold-Uranium, which is its most dynamic type. HOWEVER, WE WARN THOSE WHO FIND THIS TOO
POWERFUL OR TOO STIMULATING TO THEIR INNER SELVES TO REFRAIN FROM SEEKING THE ADVANCED
STUDIES. BUT TO THOSE STRONG OCCULTISTS WHO FIND IN ALL OF THIS A SOURCE OF ADDED
POWER, VITALITY, AND SPIRITUAL STRENGTH WE INVITE TO CONTINUE WITH US, FOR IF YOU ARE
STRENGTHENED BY THIS YOU WERE DEEPLY INVOLVED WITH US BEFORE. BUT IF YOU DO NOT FEEL
THIS WAY NOW IT IS LIKELY THAT YOU WERE NOT SO DEEPLY A PART OF US BEFORE AND BY
COMPLETING THE FIRST YEAR OF STUDY WITH US YOU WILL HAVE ADVANCED SUFFICIENTLY FOR THIS
LIFETIME. WE MUST ASK YOU SEE BEFORE YOU THIS SECRET DIAGRAM LISTING THE FIELDS OF
POWER THAT CAN BE YOURS "WHICH ARE YOU? ARE YOU ONE TO GO ON BEYOND THE FIRST YEAR? OR
ONE TO END YOUR WORK WITH THE FIRST YEAR?"

Be Bold, Dare the Infinite.

The Master of Judgement

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