in heaven and grows downward, its leaves and fruits being brought forth on earth. Within this egg, with which the numbers began, we have seen the Dot expand and evolve until it is now represented by the Divine Mother, fully manifested, naked and very young, i. e., now fully brought forth in perfection on earth (22) and standing with her legs crossed. Her hands are held in the attitude often called the "sign of esotericism," described elsewhere. In her left, which is raised, she holds the Magic Wand in the form of a Lingham. "The Hindu Lingham is identical with Jacob's 'Pillar'-most undeniably. But the difference, as said, seems to consist in the fact that the Esoteric significance of the Lingham was too truly sacred and metaphysical to be revealed to the profane and the vulgar."3 To the profound student who is approaching this step, this gives a hint of what it is and how the Magic Wand will bring the balance, if his mind be free from all impurity and the Wand be uplifted in the left hand of the Great Mother of Divine Purity, i. e., the hand which marks accomplishment through inner and finer forces. Mark this well, for were the Lingham held in the right hand it would be a phallic symbol. Her right hand is held towards the earth that the earth may bring forth its fullness and blessing. In the four corners of the card are the four apocryphal animals, namely the Man or Angel (Aquarius), the Lion (Leo), the Eagle (Scorpio), and the Ox (Taurus). These signs have been fully described elsewhere. The configuration of these four beasts as they are called also gives a hint as to what the so often alluded to and so little understood expression, "the great task of man," means, i.e., to square the circle. For it is the forces of these four symbolic beasts which must be balanced and made cornerstones in the life. The force of toil and patience and perseverance of the Ox, the strength and courage of the Lion and the task of taming him, form the lower corners 3 The Key to the Universe, Curtiss, 26, 35. 4 See The Key to the Universe, Curtiss, 144-7. 5 Ibid, 150. on which our Egg-out of which our spiritual birth is to come, is upheld, and on which it rests during its term of incubation. Upon this foundation the man who has evolved his wings-his ability consciously to soar at will into the higher realms—and manifested angelic virtues, and the Eagle, which is the uplifting of the Scorpion, are the forces which must cover the Egg with the wings of the angel and the eagle and guard and bring it forth, thus making it 4 square. Also the position of the feet of the figure in the center of the card represents the Tau, as well as the figure 4, and symbolizes that only by way of the cross, with its 4 ends made square and balanced, can we reach this point of development. A Abderos, symbol of, 98. Age, Aquarian, 9, 36, 203, 309; Arian, Ages, clock of, 37-8. Angel, meaning of, 245, 287; good and 314. Annus, Magnum, 35. Antaios, Antares, 111. Antares, 111. Aphrodite, symbol of, 80. Apollo, gift of, 81-9, 90; prophecy of, 108. Apollonius, quoted, 7. Apples, the golden, 106-8-9-110-113. Aries, intellectual activity, 98; labor Ark, symbol of, 86. Astral, currents, 156, 208; guidance, Astrologers, calculations, 35. Astrology, Its Teachings and Ethics, Athene, present of, 81; symbol of, 80. Atom, the Permanent, 17. Avatar, coming, 36-7; descends, 48; of Aura, 286-7. Axis, changed, 267. Bible, interpretation of, 196; origin of, Bird, symbol of, 92-7, 254. Blood, bathe in, 260; of bulls and Body, spiritual, 20. Bolshevism, 98, 257, 306. Book of Concealed Mysteries, quoted, Book of Enoch, quoted, 29, 157, 170. Bread, loaves of, 159; of Life, 128, Breath, control of, 269, 296; number of Breast, centers behind, 101. Breastplate, of Hephaistos, 81; of high Brick, 276, 313. Bride, 308. Bull, Apis, 95; symbology of, 80, 94; Business, the Father's, 55. Cairns, 47. с Cancer, 21, 176, 257; the sign, 88. 112-3; letter and, 219; manger, Card, the 11th, Strength, 28; 12th, Cards, playing, 131. Cattle, of Hades, 112; symbolize, 105; Celibacy, 253. Centaur, 90-2, 206. Center, an earthly, 313. Cerberus, capturing, 113; hound, 103, Challenge, the Christ, 111-2. Cheiron, 90. Child, at 12, 55-6-8, 292; symbolizes, Christ-consciousness, birth of, 18. Christ, cosmic, 124, 191; power of, 281. Christianity and Mythology, quoted, Chrysaor, 104. City, the Holy, 68. Clock of the Ages, 37-8. Club, of Hercules, 81. Colchis, lamb of, 123. Communication, independent, 128. Conditions, how to change, 13. I Corinthians, quoted, 16, 79. Cosmic Symbolism, quoted, 115. Critics, higher, 119-20, 121. Cross, and cube, 305; sign of, 319. Cycle, of Manifestation, 1; metonic, Cyclops, three, 96. Cyrus, 180. Esau, 79. Ethiopians, 123. Euphrates, 180. Eurystheus, gave labors, 108. Eve, intuition, 68. Evil, calling, 208; creation of, 175; de- Evolution, number of, 84, 98, 302; of Exodus, quoted, 43, 74, 162. Eye, of lower kingdoms, 298; of the Glamor, 249, 253. Goat, symbol of, 94, 221-4. Goat of Mendes, 66, 172, 256. God, not, 280; Savior, 119; sons of, Good, and evil, 68. Grail, holy, castle of the, 4. Guidance, astral, 111, 131; Divine, 131. H Hand, guiding, 304; symbol of, 26, 145, Heart, of solar system, 8. Heaven, after death, 20. Hebrews, quoted, 95. Helion, cup of, 105; table, 123. Hephaistos, gift of, 81. Hercules, a Sun-God, 102; and Jacob, Hercules, labors of, 51; chapters XI- apples of, 106; three daughters, 109. Higher Self, centers, 18; composed of, Hippolyte, girdle of, 99. Horse, and rider, 206; symbol of, 92-7. Hound, the hell, 103; shepherd, 104. Immaculate, meaning of, 78. Immortality, in the flesh, 20. Incarnation, stages of, 56; to complete Indians, American, 137. Aztecs, Mayas, Individuality, complete, 290, 291-2-3. Initiation, and ten, 106; at 15, 170; Initiator, Great, 5, 160, 231; accolade Inspiration, 188, 274. Intuition, a Soul faculty, 88; moon, Iphikles, 79. Isaiah, quoted, 162, 208. Isis Unveiled, quoted, 43-9, 103. Israel, children of, 43; meaning of, Jacinth, 10. J Jacob, and Hercules, 78; sons of, 43-6. Jerusalem, dimensions, 246; the New, Jewels on breastplate, 42. Jordan, baptism in, 287; crossing, 45, Judas, betrayer, 116, 129; meaning of, Jupiter, 11, 33, 319. K Kabala of Numbers, quoted, 1, 36, 58, Kabbalah Unveiled, quoted, 62, 149, Kalliroe, nymph, 104 Kama, 219-20; world, 293. Karma, hand of, 71-2-4; Lords of, 102; I Kings, quoted, 42-4 II Kings, quoted, 41. Know, to, 81. Labyrinth, 95. L Lamed, 70-2. Latona, Legend of, 267. Learning, a little, 13. Legend, of white girl, 137. Leo, symbology of, 28, 81; to Dare, Lesson, refusing, 102. Letter, K, 26; L, 70; M, 143; N, 157; Letter, the 11th, Kaph, 26; 12th, Lamed, 70; 13th, Mem, 23-4, 143-5, 296; 14th, Nun, 157; 15th, Samech, 206; 16th, Letters, Hebrew, Introduction to, 23-4; |