Return To Index Gardnerian Book Of Shadows (1957) The Third-Degree Initiation Magus gives Fivefold Kiss. Magus: “Ere we proceed with this sublime degree, I must beg purification at thy hands.” High Priestess binds Magus and ties him down to the altar. She circumambulates three times, and scourges Magus with three, seven, nine, and 21 strokes. […]

Return To Index Gardnerian Book Of Shadows (1957) The Second-Degree Initiation Form Circle in usual manner, invoking the Mighty Ones at the Four Quarters. The Initiate should be properly prepared and bound with the Cords. All are purified, including Initiate. Circle once, proclaiming at the Four Quarters: “Hear Ye Mighty Ones, . . . (N), […]

Return To Index Gardnerian Book Of Shadows (1957) The First-Degree Initiation Draw Circle with Magic Sword or Athame. Sprinkle with Exorcised Water. Go round Circle with Magic Sword or Athame, Saying, “I conjure thee, O Circle of Power, that thou beest as a Boundary and a Protection to contain the magic power which I will […]

Return To Index Gardnerian Book Of Shadows (1953) Properly Prepared Naked, but sandals (not shoes) may be worn. For initiation, tie hands behind back, pull up to small of back, and tie ends in front of throat, leaving a cable-tow to lead by, hanging down in front. (Arms thus form a triangle at back.) When […]

Return To Index Initiation Third Degree Magus: “Ere we proceed with this sublime degree, I must beg purification at thy hands.” High Priestess binds Magus and ties him down to the altar. She circumambulates three times, and scourges Magus with three, seven, nine, and 21 strokes. She then unbinds him and helps him to his […]

Return To Index Initiation Second Degree Magus binds Witch as before, but does not blindfold her, and circumambulates with her, proclaims to the four quarters, “Hear, ye Mighty Ones, (name), a duly consecrated Priestess and Witch, is now properly prepared to be made a High Priestess and Witch Queen.” Magus now leads her thrice around […]

Return To Index (1949) The Initiation First Degree Magus leaves circle by the doorway, goes to Postulant, and says, “Since there is no other brother here, I must be thy sponsor, as well as priest. I am about to give you a warning. If you are still of the same mind, answer it with these […]