The Lesser Key of Solomon (Goetia) (1916) - Page 25

GOETIA

Their seals The physical symbols or geometric diagrams representing a specific spirit, used as a focal point for the magician's sight. therefore represent (Mr. Spencer’s projected cube A reference to philosopher Herbert Spencer’s theories on how the mind projects internal perceptions into three-dimensional space.) methods of stimulating or regulating those particular spots (through the eye).

The names of God are vibrations calculated to establish:

(a) General control of the brain. (Establishment of functions relative to the subtle world A term for non-physical or spiritual dimensions of existence that are perceived by the mind during ritual..)

(b) Control over the brain in detail. (Rank or type of the Spirit.)

The perfumes aid this through smell. Usually the perfume will only tend to control a large area; but there is an attribution of perfumes to letters of the alphabet enabling one, by a Qabalistic (a system of esoteric philosophy based on the Hebrew alphabet where letters correspond to specific numbers, energies, and scents) formula, to spell out the Spirit’s name.

I need not enter into more particular discussion of these points; the intelligent reader can easily fill in what is lacking.

If, then, I say, with Solomon:

“The Spirit Cimieries Cimieries, or Cimejes, is the 66th spirit of the Goetia, traditionally described as a powerful marquess who teaches grammar, logic, and rhetoric. teaches logic,” what I mean is:

“Those portions of my brain which subserve the logical faculty may be stimulated and developed by following out the processes called ‘The Invocation of Cimieries The specific ritualized prayer or command used to summon this spirit..’ ”

And this is a purely materialistic rational statement; it is independent of any objective hierarchy The traditional belief in a literal, external ladder of angels and demons existing independently of the human mind. at all. Philosophy has nothing to say; and Science can only suspend judgment, pending a proper and methodical investigation of the facts alleged.

Unfortunately, we cannot stop there. Solomon promises us that we can (1) obtain information; (2) destroy our enemies; (3) understand the voices of nature; (4) obtain treasure; (5) heal diseases, etc. I have taken