THE THIRD or Theoricus KNOWLEDGE LECTURE

To be studied in the Grade of Theoricus (2=9). Aspirants will be tested on their knowledge of the following material, which must be committed to memory.

see also: the Curriculum for more information

Spirits defined

Astral Spirits are those belonging to the Astral Plane. Such are false and illusionary forms, shells of the dead, and ghosts and phantoms.

Elemental Spirits are those belonging to the nature of the Elements; some are good and some are evil.

Angels are pure and high Spirits of unmixed good in office and operation.

Describe or draw the "solid greek cubical cross."

OF WHAT IS IT AN EMBLEM?

The Equilibrated and Balanced Forces of the Elements.

What is on it?

The 22 letters of the Hebrew alphabet.

It is the admission badge for what path?

The 32nd path, the path of Tau ().

Tarot

In the tarot, the ten small cards of each suit refer to the Sepheroth.

Tarot Suit	Qabalistic World	Tetragramaton
		Traditional	OSOGD
Wands	Atziluth
Cups	Briah
Swords	Yetzirah
Pentacles	Assiah

The Honors in the deck are the vice-gerants of the Great Name.

The Caduceus of Hermes formed of the Mother Letters	The Caduceus on the Tree of Life

What is the meaning of Luna on the Tree of Life?

In its increase it embraces the side of Mercy; in its decrease the side of Severity, and at the full, it reflects the Sun of Tiphareth.

Meditation

Please see the separate Grade Meditations Page.

Create a set of Tattva cards

More information about Tattvas is available amongst the Flying Rolls. Please check them out.

To advance to the grade of Practicus, the following are also required:

• Arrange and Conclude a conversation with the Chief Adept. Be prepared to discuss in detail:
• Your experience of the above meditation
• Your experience of the Middle Pillar Ritual

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