The Second Order Rituals of Paul Foster Case Ceremonial Magic

The secret ceremonies of the Adepts are revealed. In this groundbreaking volume, the Second Order rituals of Paul Foster Case are brought into the public domain for the first time. Adapted from the Golden Dawn system and restructured for Builders of the Adytum (B.O.T.A.). These rituals include: The Portal RitualThe Second Order Opening and ClosingThe Ceremony of AdmissionThe Consecration of the Vault of the AdeptsA comparison with the original Golden Dawn Vault RitualCase's version of these advanced initiations replaces god-form meditations with angelic imagery and includes clear stage directions throughout. The Consecration of the Vault is unique to B.O.T.A. and represents Case's most original contribution to ritual magic. Also included are eight appendices detailing construction plans for the Vault, Pastos, Altar, and Tablets, making this a vital manual for Second Order lodge work. While selective omissions have been made to preserve initiatory secrecy, the core structure and function of each ritual are fully intact and accessible.