There is not only erotic satisfaction the sensualist is made detached and controlled until final sublimation his whole training is submissive and obedient until, by cold amoral passion, he can transmute control and divert him- or herself where desired. Sex is used as the technique and medium of a magical act. The Sabbath is an inverse-reversion for self-seduction, an undoing for a divertive conation. The latter are invariably prophets or propagators of sterility, whereas the one outward tenet of Witchcraft is silence to “unlike others”. Where two or more of a kind of equal maturity and inclination enact for consummation, then, if harm they do it is only to themselves–which I doubt–and far less harmful than the practices of those who mutilate or deny their bodies in the name of a culture or a religion. The cult statue of Saturn himself, traditionally bound at the feet with woolen bands, was untied, presumably to come out and join the fun.(electronically typed and edited by PC93)īCM Fulgur, London, WC1N 3XX United Kingdom.įrom the book “ ZOS SPEAKS: Encounters With Austin Osman Spare” by Kenneth and Steffi Grant.įirst Formula: Of the White Sabbath–as first told me by a WitchĪctually there is neither a Black nor a White Sabbath: the ethical criterion of all acts is whether they are anti-social or so motivated. The closing days of the Saturnalia were known as Sigillaria, because of the custom of making, toward the end of the festival, presents of candles, wax models of fruit, and waxen statuettes which were fashioned by the sigillarii or manufacturers of small figures in wax and other media. The streets were infected with a Mardi Gras madness a mock king was chosen ( Saturnalicius princeps) the seasonal greeting io Saturnalia was heard everywhere. Slaves were given temporary freedom to say and do what they liked, and certain moral restrictions were eased. Remarkably like the Greek Kronia, it was the liveliest festival of the year. The date has been connected with the winter sowing season, which in modern Italy varies from October to January. Originally celebrated on December 17, Saturnalia was extended first to three and eventually to seven days. SpaceNext50 Britannica presents SpaceNext50, From the race to the Moon to space stewardship, we explore a wide range of subjects that feed our curiosity about space!.Learn about the major environmental problems facing our planet and what can be done about them! Saving Earth Britannica Presents Earth’s To-Do List for the 21st Century.Britannica Beyond We’ve created a new place where questions are at the center of learning.
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