THE HEXAGRAM OF GOD

The figure above is the hexagram and the seven ancient planets. Now the hexagram is also called the Star of David and  it is seen on the flag of Israel and is the symbol of the Macrocosm The hexagram is a potent symbol of the macrocosm (God, the Universe and Higher Energies) and of the relationship between the macrocosm and the microcosm (Humankind, the Earth and Manifest Energies). In its regular form it is drawn as two intersecting equilateral triangles,

The two opposite triangles also refer to the maxim "A s above so below. Thus it represents God. What we have to know here is that the seven days of the weeks are name after these seven ancient planets. The symbols clockwise from the peak of the upward triangle are Saturn =Saturday, Mercury =Wednesday from the Scandinavian god written, In French it is called Mecredi. Mars =Tuesday, in French Mardi. Moon = Monday. Jupiter =Thursday, from the god Thor in French, Judi, Venus= Friday from the goddess Freyar, in French, Vendredi,  and at the center we have the Sun = Sunday. Now it should be noted that the English names of the days of the week is derive mostly from the names of the planetary gods. In all religions we hear of the seven Planetary Genii: the Hindu tells of Seven Rishi, the Parsi of Seven Ameshaspentas, the Mohammedan of Seven Archangels and our Christian religion has the Seven  Spirits Before the Throne. Rev 4:5 and represent the seven Angels that are send through out the world(Rev5:6,8:2) are symbolism by Seven Lamps of fire burning  before the throne. These lamps in heaven were represented by the seven lamps stand at the tabernacle. Ex25:31-40.

LECTURE OF BALANCE PAGE

A LECTURE ON EQUILIBRIUM OR BALANCE

Learn first - Oh thou who aspirest unto our ancient teaching! ― that Equilibrium is the basis of the Work. If thou thyself hast not a sure foundation. whereon wilt thou stand to direct the forces of Nature?

 Know then, that as man is born into this world amidst the Darkness of Matter, and the strife of contending forces; so must his first endeavor be to seek the Light through their reconciliation.

 Thou then, who hast trials and troubles, rejoice because of them, for in them is Strength. and by their means is a pathway opened unto the Light.

 How should it be otherwise? 0 man, whose life is but a day In Eternity, a drop in the Ocean of time,. how, were thy trials not many, couldst thou purge thy soul from the dross of earth?

 is it but now that the Higher Life is beset with dangers and difficulties; hath it not ever been so with the Sages and Hierophants of the past? They have been persecuted and reviled, they have been tormented of men; yet through this also has their Glory increased.

Rejoice therefore. 0 Seeker, for the greater thy trial the greater thy Triumph. When men shall ravile thee, and speak against thee falsely hath not the Master said, "Blessed art thou!"?

Yet, oh aspirant, let thy victories bring thee not Vanity, for with increase of Knowledge should come increase of Wisdom. He who knoweth little, thinketh he knoweth much; but he who knoweth much hath learned his on ignorance. Sees thou a man wise in his own conceit? There is more hope of a fool, than of him.

Be not hasty to condemn others; how knowest thou that in their place, thou coldest have resisted the temptation? And even were it so, why should-st thou despise one who is weaker than thyself?

Thou therefore who desires Spiritual Gifts, be sure that thy soul is firm and steadfast; for it is by flattering thy weaknesses that the Weak Ones  gain power over thee. Humble thyself before thy Self yet fear neither man not spirit. Fear is failure, and the forerunner of failure: and courage is the beginning of virtue.

Therefore fear not the Spirits, but be firm and courteous with them; for thou hast no right to despise or revile them; and this too may lead thee astray. Command and banish them, curse them by the Great Names if need be; but neither mock nor revile them, for so assuredly wilt thou be lead into error.

A man is what he market himself within the limit 's fixed by his inherited destiny: he is a part of mankind; his actions affect not only what he calls himself but also the whole universe.

Worship and neglect not, the physical body which is thy temporary connection. with the outer and material world. Therefore let thy mental Equilibrium be above disturbance by material events: strengthen and control the animal passions, discipline the emotions and the reason, nourish the Higher Aspirations.

Do good unto others for  its own sake, not for reward, not for gratitude from them, not for sympathy If thou art, generous, thou wilt not long for thine ears to be tickled by expressions of gratitude.

Remember that unbalanced force is evil: that  unbalanced severity is but cruelty and oppression: but that also unbalanced mercy is but weakness which would allow and abet Evil. Act passionately: think rationally; be Thyself.

True prayer is as much action as word: It is Will.

Remember that this earth is but an atom in the universe, and that thou thyself art but an atom thereon, and that even couldst thou become the god of this earth whereon thou craw lest and grovel lest , that thou wouldst, even then, be but an atom, and one amongst many.

Nevertheless have the greatest self-respect, and that end sin not against thyself.  The sin which is unpardonable is knowingly and willfully to reject truth, to fear knowledge lest that knowledge pander  not to thy prejudices.

To obtain Spiritual Power, learn to control thought; admit only those ideas that are in harmony with the end desired. and not every stray and contradictory Idea that presents itself.

Fixed thought is a means to an end. Therefore pay attention to the power of silent thought and meditation. The material act is but the outward expression of thy thought. and therefore hath it been said that "the thought of foolishness is sin." Thought is the commencement of action, and if a chance thought can produce much effect what cannot fixed thought do?

Therefore, as hath already been said. Establish thyself firmly In the equilibrium of forces, in the center of the Cross of the Elements, that Cross from whose center the Creative Word issued in the birth of the Dawning Universe.

Be thou therefore prompt and active as the Sylphs, but avoid frivolity and caprice; be energetic and strong like the Salamanders, but avoid irritability and ferocity; be flexible and attentive to images like the Untidiness. but avoid idleness and changeability; be laborious cold patient like the Gnomes, but avoid grossness and avarice.

So shalt thou gradually develop the powers of thy soul, and fit thyself to command the Spirits of the elements:. For what thou to summon the Gnomes to pander to thine avarice, thou wouldst no longer command them,. but they would command thee. Wouldst thou abuse the pure beings of the woods and mountains to fill thy coffers and satisfy thy hunger of Gold? Wouldst thou debase the Spirits of Living Fire to serve thy wrath and hatred? Wouldst thou violate the purity of the Souls of the Waters to pander to thy lust of debauchery? Wouldst thou force the Spirits of the Evening Breeze to minister to thy folly and caprice? Know that with such desires thou canst but attract the Weak not the Strong, and in that case the Weak will have power over thee.

In the true religion there is no sect, therefore take heed that thou blaspheme not the name by which another knoweth his God; for if thou do this thing in ALLAH thou wilt blaspheme HVHY and in Krishna thou wilt blaspheme HVSHY . Ask and ye shall have! Seek, and ye shall find! Knock and it shall be opened unto you!