 |
by Joe Bandel |
 Magister Templi Part VI
|
Books |
 AnarchistKnight: Apprentice Paperback: $25.50 Download: $3.75 |
|
Magister Templi Paperback: $24.95 Download: $6.25 |
 Modern Survivalism Paperback: $24.50 Download: $6.25 |
 Edgar Allen Poe Paperback: $15.50 Download: $6.25 |
 Lakes Area Pagan Paperback: $6.94 Download: $3.75 |
 Lakes Area Pagan II Paperback: $8.23 Download: $3.75 |
|
6th Degree Magickal Initiation |
|
In one sense the 6th degree is an administrative degree and continues working with group energy. While the 4th and 5th degrees allow the initiate to form their local circle or chapter the 6th degree grants authority for a larger group like a Lodge.
The 6th degree initiate has more responsibilities in terms of initiating others through the higher degrees as well. Still there is higher knowledge transmitted in these higher degrees beginning with the 6th.
It would serve no purpose to comment on these initiations in specific detail. These concepts do remain of interest to OAK members and other occult students, especially in the areas of sex magick and the development of the seven sheathes and immortal soul body or the achievement of "Godhead". In short these teachings involve the development of the "soul".
This is done through the generation of sexual/bio-electrical energy and it's mingling or "nuptials" with "seven brides" or "seven scarlet women". There are at least two paths to the achievement of this quest. One is through the generation of sexual/bio-electrical energy as suggested by Mantak Chia. This is the path I have personally followed and experienced for over seven years. The other is through the various practices described by Aleister Crowley as he understood them and practiced them.
The true understanding to be shared in this degree is that of the "seven brides" or "seven scarlet women". As the male generates and develops his sexual/bio-electrical nature he will attract through magnetic attraction/love a suitable partner and exchange sexual/bio-electrical energy with her. This sharing of sexual/bio-electrical energy will culminate in the development of one astral body or "sheath" as it is sometimes called. When the process is finished there will be no more attraction/love between the two and they will be free to move on. This general process is to be repeated at least seven times with different women, brides or harlots.
This is why love sparks and then dies within many relationships. It sparks and works to create an astral body for both partners. When the cycle is finished the energy no longer has anywhere to go. Each person has grown as much as they will within that relationship.
A common mistake in occult groups is the concept of "polyamory" in the sense that reaching the 6th degree a male or female candidate might be told to look around the group and choose a sexual partner of their choice or swear to perform sexually on demand of a brother or sister.
My problem with this issue is that the ego chooses when rightfully it is the energy that must make the choice and it must be mutual. In such cases it also often helps to realize that a "cycle" is involved and this "love" one feels for the other will be sated at the end of the cycle when they no longer need each other. In this manner it might happen that one person will for a short time leave their partner of choice when entering a "cycle" with someone else.
Another common error is the belief that these "nuptials" must be physically consummated with the exchange of physical sexual fluids. "Internet sex" is a growing term for a type of nuptial that takes place entirely on the astral planes and reflects more accurately the true nature of these nuptials and the development of the soul. Today people are routinely falling in love and dreaming about people that they have met only on the internet. These relationships give a succubus or incubus type of experience.
What happens is simply that when the energy of two people combine in the right way something is created and each person can feel it grow. They feel they are "more" than they were before they met the other person. That is what makes a "magickal" relationship.
In summary I will say the secret of this degree is not about indiscriminate sex. These nuptials are truly "soul mates" and the relationship is one of love even if it is not physical sexual love and the mingling of bodily fluids or their consumption.
The secret is the need for seven brides or husbands, one for each chakra with its own particular type of energy and love and passion. When the cycle is over each partner is free to move on going separate ways but still loving each other. Let the energy choose!
|
|
6th Degree Magickal Initiation |
|
|
|