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them. One must not rely upon the false analogy of the Xylenes to rebut this argument. It is quite true that
geometrical isomers act in different manners towards the substance to which they are brought into relation.
And it is of course necessary sometimes to rearrange the elements of a molecule before that molecule can form
either the masculine or the feminine element in a true Magical combination with some other molecule.
It is therefore occasionally inevitable for a Magician to reorganize the structure of certain elements before
proceeding to his operation proper. Although such work is technically witchcraft, it must not be regarded as
undesirable on that ground, for all operations which do not transmute matter fall strictly speaking under this
heading.
The real objection to this formula is not inherent in its own nature. Witchcraft consists in treating it as the
exclusive preoccupation of Magick, and especially in denying to the Holy Spirit his right to indwell His
Temple.
The initiate of the XI Degree of O.T.O. will remark that there is a totally different formula of ALIM,
complementary with that here discussed. 81 may be regarded as a number of Yesod rather than of Luna. The
actual meaning of the word may be taken as indicating the formula. Aleph may be referred to Harpocrates, with
allusion to the well-known poem of Catullus. Lamed may imply the exaltation of Saturn, and suggest the Three
of Swords in a particular manner. Yod will then recall Hermes, and Mem the Hanged Man. We have thus a
Tetragrammaton which contains no feminine component. The initial Force is here the Holy Spirit and its vehicle
or weapon the  Sword and Balances . Justice is then done upon the Mercurial  Virgin , with the result that the
Man is  Hanged or extended, and is slain in this manner. Such an operation makes creation impossible  as
in the former case; but here there is no question of re-arrangement; the creative force is employed deliberately for
destruction, and is entirely absorbed in its own sphere (or cylinder, on Einstein s equations) of action. This Work
is to be regarded as  Holiness to the Lord . The Hebrews, in fact, conferred the title of Qadosh (holy) upon its
adepts. Its effect is to consecrate the Magicians who perform it in a very special way. We may take note also of the
correspondence of Nine with Teth, XI, Leo, and the Serpent. The great merits of this formula are that it avoids
contact with the inferior planes, that it is self-sufficient, that it involves no responsibilities, and that it leaves its
masters not only stronger in themselves, but wholly free to fulfil their essential Natures. Its abuse is an abomination.
CHAPTER V
The Formula of I.A.O.
This formula is the principal and most characteristic formula of Osiris, of the Redemption of Mankind.  I is
Isis, Nature, ruined by  A , Apophis the Destroyer, and restored to life by the Redeemer Osiris.
There is a quite different formula in which I is the father, O the Mother, A the child  and yet another, in which
I.A.O. are all fathers of different kinds balanced by H.H.H., 3 Mothers, to complete the Universe. In a third,
the true formula of the Beast 666, I and O are the opposites which form the field for the operation of A. But this
is a higher matter unsuited for this elementary handbook. See, however, Liber Samekh, Point II, Section J.
The same idea is expressed by the Rosicrucian formula of the Trinity:
 Ex Deo nascimur. In Jesu Morimur
Per Spiritum Sanctum reviviscimus.
This is also identical with the Word Lux, L.V.X., which is formed by the arms of a cross. It is this formula
which is implied in those ancient and modern monuments in which the phallus is worshipped as the Saviour
of the World.
The doctrine of resurrection as vulgarly understood is false and absurd. It is not even  Scriptural . St. Paul
does not identify the glorified body which rises with the mortal body which dies. On the contrary, he repeatedly
insists on the distinction.
The same is true of a magical ceremony. The magician who is destroyed by absorption in the Godhead is
really destroyed. The miserable mortal automaton remains in the Circle. It is of no more consequence to Him
that the dust of the floor.
It is, for all that, His instrument, acquired by Him as an astronomer buys a telescope. See Liber Aleph, for a full
explanation of the objects attained by the stratagem of incarnation; also Part IV of this Book 4.
But before entering into the details of  I.A.O. as a magick formula it should be remarked that it is essentially
the formula of Yoga or meditation; in fact, of elementary mysticism in all its branches.
In beginning a meditation practice, there is always
If not, one is not working properly.
a quiet pleasure, a gentle natural growth; one takes a lively interest in the work; it seems easy; one is quite
pleased to have started. This stage represents Isis. Sooner or later it is succeeded by depression  the Dark
Night of the Soul, an infinite weariness and detestation of the work. The simplest and easiest acts become
almost impossible to perform. Such impotence fills the mind with apprehension and despair. The intensity of
this loathing can hardly be understood by any person who has not experienced it. This is the period of Apophis.
It is followed by the arising not of Isis, but of Osiris. The ancient condition is not restored, but a new and
superior condition is created, a condition only rendered possible by the process of death.
The Alchemists themselves taught this same truth. The first matter of the work was base and primitive,
though  natural . After passing through various stages the  black dragon appeared; but from this arose the
pure and perfect gold.
Even in the legend of Prometheus we find an identical formula concealed; and a similar remark applies to
those of Jesus Christ, and of many other mythical god-men worshipped in different countries.
See J.G.Frazer,  The Golden Bough: J.M.Robertson  Pagan Christs; A. Crowley  Jesus, etc., etc.
A magical ceremony constructed on this formula is thus in close essential harmony with the natural mystic
process. We find it the basis of many important initiations, notably the Third Degree in Masonry, and the 5
Degree = 6Square ceremony of the G. . D. . described in Equinox I, III. A ceremonial self-initiation may be
constructed with advantage on this formula. The essence of it consists in robing yourself as a king, then
stripping and slaying yourself, and rising from that death to the Knowledge and Conversation of the Holy
Guardian Angel
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