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Alchemical Hermeticism taught the imperative: “Transmutemini de lapidibus mortuis in vivos lapides philosophicos”—calling for the transformation of man from a "dead stone" (base material existence) into a "living philosophical stone" (a perfected, immortal being). The "stone" symbolized the human body, but not in its crude form—rather, its glorified, incorruptible state.
As the alchemist Peter Bonus wrote (Theatrum Chemicum, 1602), the Hermetic work leads to the resurrection of the dead: the soul reunites with its original, eternal body, now subtle, incorruptible, and capable of penetrating all matter—a fusion of spirit and matter in transcendent perfection. This process mirrors the Last Judgment, where the "stone’s" germination signifies the final transfiguration of man into divine immortality.

The transmutation of man from a passive, material state ("dead stone") into an active, transcendent being ("living philosophical stone")—a process of spiritual and metaphysical regeneration.

The "philosophical stone" represents not mere physical immortality but the achievement of an incorruptible, divine state, where spirit and matter are unified in a higher, sovereign form of existence. This reflects the Traditional doctrine of the "resurrection of the body"—not the physical corpse, but the glorified, subtle body (corpus glorificatum), capable of transcending material limitations.

The alchemical process parallels initiatic realization, where the adept overcomes the dissolution of the profane self and attains the "Solar Body"—a symbol of immortality and absolute power, as taught in the Mithraic and Hermetic mysteries. The Last Judgment is thus an inner event, the final separation of the eternal from the perishable, marking the ascension of the true Self beyond cosmic cycles.

This is the warrior’s path—not salvation through faith, but victory through knowledge and will, the heroic conquest of immortality.

Title: The Nature of Initiatic Knowledge
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1. Knowledge as Being: Initiatic knowledge transcends modern intellectualism. To truly know is to be the object of knowledge, not merely to think about it. This requires a transformation of consciousness into the known reality.
2. Experimental Method: Initiatic knowledge is purely experiential. It is not based on abstract theories but on direct, individual experience. Certainty arises from lived reality, not intellectual speculation.
3. Beyond Phenomena: Ordinary knowledge is limited to the sensible world, which is finite and contingent. Initiatic knowledge goes beyond phenomena, seeking the absolute through direct identification with higher states of being.
4. Hierarchy of Experience: Initiatic teachings recognize multiple levels of experience, each corresponding to a different state of consciousness. These levels form a hierarchy, ascending from the sensible to the absolute.
5. Active Identification: True knowledge involves active identification with the object of knowledge, leading to a state of superrational clarity. This is distinct from mystical merging, which lacks intellectual precision.
6. Rejection of Profane Knowledge: Initiatic knowledge dismisses modern profane knowledge, which is abstract, democratic, and leveling. True knowledge is hierarchical and accessible only to those who undergo the necessary transformations.
7. Practical and Operative: The initiatic path is practical, focusing on the means to achieve spiritual transformation. It is not concerned with theoretical speculation but with the opus (work) of self-realization.
8. Differentiation: Initiatic knowledge is inherently differentiated. It cannot be universally transmitted without degradation. Each individual’s capacity for knowledge depends on their level of spiritual development.
9. Power and Justice: Authentic knowledge confers true power, rooted in spiritual superiority. This contrasts with modern technological power, which is mechanical, democratic, and devoid of spiritual value.
10. Superiority and Realization: The initiatic path leads to the transcendence of the human condition. True power and knowledge belong to those who have achieved this awakening, affirming their superiority through integration with higher realities.

The Nature of Initiatic Knowledge

Those who approach our disciplines must first understand this fundamental principle: the problem and meaning of knowledge are perceived in a manner entirely distinct from the frameworks of modern culture.

From an initiatic perspective, to know is not to "think," but to become the object of knowledge. True knowledge is achieved only when one’s consciousness is transformed into the known object. In this sense, knowledge is inseparable from experience, making the initiatic method purely experimental. Certainty here is rooted in direct, individual experience. In ordinary life, sensations, desires, emotions, or perceptions (such as pain, longing, or intuition) possess this experiential quality. Concepts of "true" and "false" are irrelevant; what matters is the absolute "Is" of the thing itself, experienced without the need for intellectual validation. This form of knowledge is absolute—there are no degrees, approximations, or probabilities. One either possesses it or does not.

For the ordinary individual, such knowledge is confined to the sensible realm, which is finite, contingent, and accidental. What is commonly regarded as knowledge is instead a system of abstract concepts, relations, and hypotheses, detached from direct experience. The immediate data of consciousness are often dismissed as mere "phenomena," with an assumed "true reality" posited behind them. For science, this reality is matter or etheric vibrations; for philosophers, it is the "noumenon" or "thing in itself"; for religion, it is a divine hypostasis. This creates a dichotomy: pure experience, due to its finite nature, is not considered "knowledge," while what is deemed "knowledge" lacks experiential depth.

The initiatic path transcends this dichotomy, emphasizing direct experience as the sole criterion. While ordinary individuals equate experience with the sensible realm, initiatic teachings assert the existence of multiple experiential levels, each corresponding to a distinct mode of perceiving reality. These levels are hierarchical, progressing toward greater absoluteness. There is no separation between a "world of phenomena" and an "absolute" behind it; the "phenomenal" reflects a specific experiential level and state of the Self, while the "absolute" corresponds to a higher state achievable through transformation. The measure of absoluteness is determined by the degree of active identification—the extent to which the Self is unified with its experience and the object is transparent in meaning. This hierarchy ascends from "sign" to "sign," culminating in a state of superrational, intellectual vision, where the object is fully realized in the Self and vice versa. This state embodies both power and absolute evidence, rendering rationalization and speculation obsolete.

Initiatic teachings view the mind's tendency to theorize and philosophize negatively. Such endeavors are futile. The real concern is practical: how to achieve the transformation and integration of experience. This is why Western initiation is associated with concepts like the "Art" (Ars Regia), the "Work" (opus magnum or opus magicum), or the symbolic construction of the "Temple." In China, the Absolute and the path converge in the term "Tao."

Modern spiritualism, with its speculative fantasies about cosmology and supersensible realms, fosters a flawed attitude. The initiatic approach values experiential practice, restraint, and silent action, guided by the Hermetic principle "post laborem scientia" (knowledge after work). Modern culture, far from being a prerequisite for spiritual realization, often obstructs it. A person untouched by modern intellectual and aesthetic contaminations, yet possessing an open mind, balance, and courage, is more suited to receive superior knowledge than any academic or "critical thinker." True initiates are reluctant to theorize; they simply point to the problem and the means, leaving the aspirant to act.

Initiatic knowledge also upholds the principle of differentiation, contrasting sharply with modern culture's egalitarian tendencies. Modern "knowledge" is democratized, accessible to all through education, but this applies only to abstract, conceptual truths. Initiatic knowledge, rooted in experiential transformation, is inherently exclusive. It corresponds to the hierarchical degrees of initiation and cannot be universally transmitted without degradation. Theoretical communication is useless; initiatic knowledge relies on allusion and symbol to provoke illumination. Without an inner movement, even these are valueless. Initiatic knowledge demands differentiation, recognizing that ordinary existence and sensible experience are incompatible with realization. This necessitates a rejection of modern criteria for truth and knowledge, reaffirming the principle of suum cuique (to each his own). Knowledge, truth, and freedom are proportional to one's being.

A common objection is that transcendent experiences amount to mysticism, offering no insight into external reality. However, initiatic "identification" is not a passive merging but an active, superrational clarity, distinct from mystical states. Furthermore, the notion of "explanation" in profane disciplines is illusory. Only initiatic knowledge, which identifies with the real causes of phenomena, can provide true explanation. This identification confers power over causes, a principle absent in modern science and technology. Modern technological power is democratic and amoral, devoid of true superiority. It is mechanical, lacking connection to the Self, and ultimately leaves humanity spiritually impoverished.

In the initiatic domain, authentic knowledge is justice, a natural emanation of an integrated life. It transcends abstract principles, grasping real beings through direct spiritual perception. Similarly, true power operates above natural laws, among the causes of phenomena, embodying the irresistibility of the superior being. This superiority arises from transcending the human condition and achieving initiatic awakening.

Metaphysical part:

On the Secret of Decay.

Those who reject the rationalist myth of "progress" and the view of history as an unbroken upward trajectory for humanity will inevitably gravitate toward the worldview shared by all great traditional cultures. At the heart of this worldview lies the recognition of a process of degeneration, a gradual darkening, or the collapse of a higher, earlier world. As one delves deeper into this ancient (yet renewed) perspective, several questions arise, chief among them being the mystery of degeneration.

This question is not new. When faced with the remnants of ancient cultures—whose names are lost to time but whose physical remains exude a transcendent greatness—few can avoid pondering the causes of their decline. The usual explanations often fall short.

The Comte de Gobineau provided the most comprehensive analysis of this issue, along with a critique of prevailing theories. His emphasis on racial thought and purity contains much truth, but it requires expansion to include higher principles. There are instances where cultures collapsed despite racial purity, as seen in certain isolated groups that faced extinction. For example, the Swedes and the Dutch remain racially unchanged from two centuries ago, yet their once-heroic spirit and racial consciousness have faded. Other cultures, like ancient Peru, persisted as hollow shells, easily toppled by external forces.

From a traditional perspective, the mystery of degeneration becomes even more complex. Cultures can be divided into two types: traditional and modern. Traditional cultures are rooted in metaphysical, supra-individual principles, forming a hierarchical order centered on the spiritual. Modern culture, in contrast, rejects tradition, focusing solely on human and earthly concerns, detached from the "higher world." From this standpoint, history is a story of universal decline, marked by the fall of traditional cultures and the rise of modern civilization.

Two key questions emerge:

1. How did this decline occur? The evolutionary notion that the higher emerges from the lower is flawed. Similarly, the involutionary idea that the higher can fall requires explanation. Analogies like health turning to sickness or virtue to vice offer some insight but fall short of a true explanation.

2. How does the degeneration of one culture spread to others? The collapse of the ancient Western world and the global dominance of modern culture cannot be explained solely by material or economic conquest. European expansion not only brought material subjugation but also implanted modern, rationalist, and individualistic thought. Traditional cultures, even where they appeared intact, often harbored internal weaknesses, making them vulnerable to external forces.

The traditional view of hierarchy is not based on tyranny but on spiritual authority. The higher does not dominate the lower; rather, the lower recognizes and is drawn to the higher. This recognition forms the basis of traditional order, fostering sacrifice, heroism, and loyalty. When individuals deny the Spirit and sever ties to higher principles, the hierarchy collapses. This internal decay leads to external revolution and decline.

The fall of traditional cultures stems from a metaphysical decision: the rejection of the Spirit and the embrace of individualism and materialism. This decision, rooted in the misuse of freedom, is the core of degeneration. It echoes the Christian notion of the Fall of Man and the Rebellion of the Angels, highlighting humanity's capacity to destroy spiritual values.

Legends of eternal rulers, like the sleeping Emperor beneath the Kyffhäuser mountain, hint at the possibility of restoration. These figures symbolize the enduring presence of spiritual authority, which can be rediscovered through inner awakening. The fallen masses may yet return to the unchanging peaks, guided by the "magnet" of the Spirit. This hints at the secret of reconstruction, a topic for another time.

In summary, the mystery of decay lies in the rejection of higher principles and the misuse of freedom, leading to the collapse of traditional order and the rise of modernity. The path to restoration lies in reawakening the Spirit within.

"Transmutemini de lapidibus mortuis in vivos lapides philosophicos"—alchemical imperative: from base man to Solar Body, the immortal warrior’s conquest beyond decay.

Title: The Knowledge of the Waters: The Primordial Force and the Path to Mastery
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1. The Primordial Force: At the core of all existence lies a primordial, chaotic force—craving, restlessness, and an insatiable yearning. This force drives the cycles of creation and destruction, attraction and repulsion, terror and desire. It is the essence of becoming, the fiery mixture of cosmic nature that knows no rest.
2. The Great Work: The Magistery of Creation and the Magistery of self-realization are one and the same. The "Great Work" involves mastering this primordial force, aligning oneself with the universal principle of transformation and power.
3. The Living Reality: This force is not an abstract concept or myth but a living, powerful reality—the spirit and vitality of the Earth and Life. It is hidden from ordinary consciousness by the illusion of material phenomena, revealed only to those who have reached a certain level of growth and strength.
4. The Force Within: This force manifests in moments of sudden danger, hunger, terror, or passion. It is deeper than the will, consciousness, or Self—something absolute and untamed that takes charge in critical moments.
5. The Chain of Illusion: Humans are bound by this force like a chained dog. Even the "highest things" are secretly governed by it. True freedom comes only through recognizing and mastering this force, not through superficial attempts to oppose it.
6. The Radical Humidity: In Tradition, this force is symbolized as the "Waters" or Humidum Radicale—the primal, chaotic substance that is the source of all life and transformation. It is the "earthly Venus," the cosmic matrix, and the serpentine power of Shakti.
7. Mastery of the Force: To master this force is to dominate nature itself—fire, earth, air, water, life, and death. The "Science of the Magi" teaches the art of creating something immortal and impassive, free from the chaotic Waters, and subjugating the cosmic nature within oneself.
8. The Conquerors: Those who master this force are the "Survivors of the Waters," the "Lords of Life and Salvation." They are the Dragon Slayers, the Dominators of the Bull, and the Consecrated to the Sun. They have transformed through Ammon’s power and Wisdom, balancing the lunar force of desire with the solar force of will.
9. The Razor’s Edge: The path to mastery is a painful struggle, akin to walking on a razor’s edge. Fear and interruption lead to disaster. One must proceed with unwavering will, resisting the swirling energy of the Waters until it is fully subdued.
10. The First Teaching: To begin the Work, one must become insensitive to good and evil, upright, absolute, and naked. Learn to will without yearning, to act without tiring, and to resist all bonds of sensuality and passion. The Force does not give itself up—it must be taken. Dare to say, "I WANT."

Knowledge of the Waters

At the core of all existence lies a primordial Force, an insatiable craving that drives all beings. This force is restless, wild, and untamed, embodying chaos, transformation, and the eternal cycle of creation and destruction. It is the essence of life itself, a fiery, chaotic flux that knows no rest.

The Wise have described this force as both wondrous and terrifying, naming it the Universal Fire, ὓλη (matter), Green Dragon, Quintessence, and the Great Magical Agent. It is the principle behind both the cosmic order and the individual’s path to self-realization. This force is not an abstract concept or myth but a living, powerful reality—the spirit and vitality of the Earth and Life itself.

Humanity remains largely unaware of this force, shielded by the illusion of material reality. Only at a certain stage of growth, and with the strength to endure its revelation, does this veil lift, allowing the eye of Knowledge to open.

This force manifests in moments of sudden danger—a speeding car, a collapsing crevice, or an electrified object. In these moments, something deeper than your will or consciousness takes control, revealing a primal, untamed power within you. It is the same force that drives hunger, terror, desire, and the blind thirst for life. It is the root of your instincts, habits, and character, the chain that binds you, even when you believe yourself free.

Do not be deceived: even the "highest" aspects of your being are subject to this force. The more they appear independent, the more deeply they obey it. This force cares not for forms or reasons; it is a wild, intoxicating power that reasserts itself through imagination and suggestion. It is like fear, sleep, or passion—the more you resist it, the stronger it becomes.

This force is the life within you, yet it is not you. You do not own it; it owns you. Your will, consciousness, and self are external to it, parasitic upon its deeper functions. Dig deeper, and you will find that even your will and self are not truly yours. You are not the life within you; you endure it. The illusion of a permanent "Self" is shattered when you realize its dependence on the body and the force that sustains it.

Cross the threshold and detach from your self. Feel the rhythmic sensation of this force, expanding beyond the notions of "me" and "not-me." It is nameless, limitless, and wild, pervading all of nature, carrying all beings in its irresistible flow. This is the KNOWLEDGE OF THE "WATERS."

In our Tradition, these "waters" are symbolized as the Humidum Radicale, the earthly Venus, or the Original Snake. They represent the primordial, demiurgic power—the Magic of God, the substance from which all things emerge. This force is indifferent to good and evil, capable of taking any form, and is the source of all transformation.

To master this force is to dominate nature itself—fire, earth, air, water, life, and death. The "Science of the Magi" seeks to create something immortal, free from the Waters, and to subjugate this cosmic nature within oneself. This is the secret of the Art of the Sun and Power, the "Mighty Strength of all Strengths."

Do not let fear or doubt hinder you. The Matter of the Great Work lies within your deepest craving, closer to you than your own self. Arouse it, resist it, and experience its wild power. If you can conceive of a greater strength, what can resist it?

On one shore lies ignorance, passivity, and intoxication. On the other, virile men, heroic souls, and the Conquerors of Life. These are the Survivors of the Waters, the Lords of Life and Salvation, who have mastered the force and turned it into a magical power that obeys them. They are the Dragon Slayers, the Dominators of the Bull, transformed by the power of Ammon and Wisdom.

To approach this Art is to walk a razor’s edge. Fear and interruption lead to disaster. You must go all the way, for the energy you provoke will crash down upon you if you falter. Prepare yourself, fix your eyes on the goal, and learn to discern the ethereal light that carries the first secret of the Work.

Become insensitive to good and evil, upright, and absolute. Learn to will without yearning, fear, or regret. Create a cold, hard, and flexible power. The Secret of the Force lies in willing without ceasing—never yearning. Free yourself from sensuality and passion, and become the absolute ruler of your soul.

Resist, and the powers of nature will obey you. Desire nothing, fear nothing, and you will rule over all. But enjoy nothing until you have first conquered it within yourself.

The Force does not yield. Take it. Dare.

When you are free, balanced, strong, and pure, and have slain desire, say: "I WANT."

This is the first teaching. The door is open. THE FORCE IS IN YOU.

Metaphysical part:

To grasp these concepts, we must first clarify the symbolism of the soul as a demon, genius, or double. In Classical Antiquity, the demon or double represented a profound force—the essence of life itself—that governed bodily and psychic events beyond ordinary consciousness, yet shaped an individual's existence and destiny. This entity was closely tied to the mystical powers of race and blood. The demon resembled the lares, the mystical guardians of a lineage, as noted by Macrobius: "The gods sustain us—they nourish our bodies and guide our souls." The demon's relationship to ordinary consciousness mirrors that between the individuating principle (a supra-individual force transcending birth and death) and the individuated principle (consciousness bound by the body and external world, destined for dissolution or fleeting survival).

In Nordic tradition, the Valkyrie parallels the demon, often merging with the fylgja, a spiritual force shaping human destiny. As kynfylgja, the Valkyrie embodies the mystical power of blood, akin to the Roman lares. Similarly, the Fravashi in Aryo-Iranian tradition represents an inner life force tied to ancestral powers and war, serving as both a life-sustaining entity and a terrifying goddess of battle.

This leads to the first connection: the deep soul of the race, a transcendent force within the individual, shares traits with war goddesses. Ancient Indo-Europeans held an aristocratic view of immortality, reserved for heroes who transcended ordinary existence through spiritual transformation. This transformation elevated the individual "I" into a supra-individual, immortal power symbolized by the demon. However, the demon's eruption into ordinary consciousness could cause a destructive crisis, akin to a living experience of death, explaining its association with death deities. In Nordic tradition, warriors encounter their Valkyrie at the moment of death or mortal peril.

Religious asceticism seeks to induce this crisis through mortification and surrender to the divine, while heroic traditions achieve it through active, Dionysian impulses. Sacred techniques like dance evoke deep forces, and war represents the highest expression of this process. Combat, symbolized by the Latin ludere (to play, to fight), liberates latent forces, aligning the demon, lares, and individuating "I" with entities like the Furies, Valkyries, and Fravashi. These entities, often linked to death, also guide warriors to victory, symbolizing the triumph of the "I" over destructive forces.

The mystical conception of victory in ancient traditions reflects a correspondence between physical and metaphysical realms. Victory signifies both material success and spiritual rebirth, as the warrior overcomes internal and external threats. The sacred nature of victory is evident in the transfiguration of the victor, celebrated as a divine figure. This tradition, shared across Aryan cultures, connects light, solar glory, victory, and divine royalty as real, latent potentials rather than abstract concepts.

In summary, the demon, Valkyrie, and Fravashi symbolize a transcendent, supra-individual force tied to race, blood, and destiny. Their association with war and death reflects the transformative power of heroic combat, leading to spiritual victory and immortality. This tradition underscores the sacred meaning of victory as both an external triumph and an inner mystical rebirth.

Title: Opus Magicum: The Esoteric Power of Magical Chains
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1. Collective Fluid Force – A chain synthesizes individual powers into a greater, unified force, accessible to all participants through syntony, whether intentional or spontaneous.
2. Syntony & Ritual Law – Chains form via vibrational correspondence, adhering to traditional norms of timing, ritual, and symbolic alignment—even among unaware participants.
3. Astral Entity – The chain coagulates astral light into a psychic figure, tied to its tradition’s symbols. Outsiders invoking its forms may trigger inexplicable phenomena.
4. Hierarchy & Leader – The chain’s force is centralized under a Leader, with spiritual worth determining rank. Superiority is innate, acquired, or conferred—never democratic.
5. Recognition of Rank – True hierarchy demands conscious submission to superiors and authority over inferiors. Contamination by egalitarian motives voids legitimacy.
6. Transmission & Tradition – A chain’s power persists beyond physical interruption, residing latently in symbols and rituals, reactivated by rightful successors.
7. Geometric Formations – Triangles (3) or circles (odd total) orient eastward, with the highest at the vertex/center. Women alternate with men; motion and direction follow strict codes.
8. Double/Triple Circles – Layered circles (male/female, inward/outward faces, opposing motions) amplify vibrational complexity for advanced operations.
9. Triple Vibration – Physical, astral, and spiritual planes synchronize via identical rites, symbols, and rhythmic invocations, evoking and intensifying fluid sympathy.
10. Purpose & Ignification – Chains serve illumination, initiation, or practical ends. Some employ violence or orgiastic rites to transmute astral light—mirroring solo ascetic techniques.
"The chain is the weapon of the invisible war."

Opus Magicum: Chains

The aim of magical chains is to harness a collective fluid force, surpassing the individual power of each link, accessible to every participant.

A chain arises through the "syntony" of its elements—whether by identity or correspondence—governed by the law of numbers, inner disposition, or shared ritual practice. Participants may operate together or apart, even unknowingly, provided the prescribed timing and rites are strictly followed. A chain may be deliberately formed through ceremonial means, with its purpose and ritual defined according to tradition. Yet, spontaneous chains can also emerge, drawing in individuals unconsciously, bound by a resonance of subtle vibrations that transcend time and space.

The collective force of a chain crystallizes into an astral entity, shaped by the symbols and formulas of its tradition. Merely performing traditional gestures or invocations—even by an outsider—can trigger inexplicable phenomena: illuminations, apparitions, or realizations.

In a consciously forged chain, the collective fluid force is hierarchically ordered, with the Leader at its apex. Spiritual hierarchy follows natural law: the most worthy ascend, while the merely strong remain below. "Dignity" may be innate, acquired, or conferred through consecration.

Hierarchical recognition is a conscious act—free from common opinion—whereby one acknowledges superiors and inferiors. If discernment falters, the Leader imposes order. The Head may transfer his power or yield it to a greater being. The chain’s leadership is ultimately tied to the highest spiritual hierarchy.

A chain enduring across generations embodies a living tradition. Its power persists even if transmission is interrupted, remaining latent until reactivated by those who resume its rites with rightful intent.

Forming the Chain

When multiple individuals operate together, the chain manifests under these conditions:

- Three participants form a triangle, the highest at the vertex, facing east.
- More than three form a circle, the highest at the center (or with two chosen assistants), also oriented eastward.
- The total number must be odd; surrounding operators must be even.

Variations in Formation:
- Participants may join hands or avoid contact.
- They may face inward, outward, or alternate.
- Movement may be static, circular (clockwise or counterclockwise), or rhythmically shifting as directed.

Double and Triple Circles:
- Outer/inner circles may segregate sexes.
- Directions may alternate (one circle facing in, the other out).
- Movements may synchronize or oppose.

Vibration and Syntony:
The chain’s energy operates across three planes—physical, astral, and spiritual—unified through identical ritual regimen, shared symbols, and synchronized invocations (spoken or sung). The collective vibration intensifies through sympathy.

Purposes of the Chain
- Illumination (collective or individual).
- Practical realizations.
- Initiation, where the Leader induces higher states via the chain’s power.
- Astral Ignification—transmuting forces through violent (e.g., flagellation) or orgiastic means, mirroring solitary practices.

Metaphysical part:

The Initiatic Tradition in the West

The second point of contention concerns the supposed Christian character of Western tradition—specifically, the assumption that any legitimate initiatic tradition in the West must be Christian.

Such claims rest on implicit presuppositions:

1. That the West was fully and authentically Christianized.
2. That Christianity preserved the sacred tradition intact, with a priesthood capable of true spiritual understanding.
3. That Christianization eradicated all pagan remnants, severing any continuity with pre-Christian mysteries.
4. That the West remained impervious to non-Christian influences after the rise of Christianity.

The argument we oppose has both a negative and a positive aspect: it denies the existence of any non-Christian initiatic tradition in the modern West while affirming an esoteric Christian one. However, absence of evidence is not evidence of absence—especially in matters of esotericism, which by nature remain hidden.

A Christian initiatic tradition, if it existed, could operate openly, consistent with Christianity’s missionary ethos. A pagan tradition, however, would face hostility, necessitating secrecy. The Church’s enduring hatred of paganism—evident in sectarian polemics—proves that paganism was never fully extinguished. This hostility alone would justify a pagan tradition’s concealment.

Historical evidence confirms the existence of pagan initiatic centers (e.g., around Apollonius, Plotinus, Maximus, Julian) in the late Roman era. After Christianity’s triumph, pagan initiates likely pursued one of two paths:

1. Withdrawal into deeper secrecy—akin to Eastern initiatic centers facing Western encroachment.
2. Infiltration of the Church—preserving esoteric elements under Christian guise.

Their primary duty was to ensure the tradition’s survival—keeping its knowledge pure, its understanding intact, and its center alive, even if hidden.

To the profane mind, the idea of a pagan initiatic lineage surviving fifteen centuries in secrecy may seem absurd. Yet for those aware of initiatic methods, such continuity—even under extreme adversity—is entirely plausible.

The question cannot be settled by historical analysis alone. External traces may suggest its likelihood, but only direct experience can confirm its reality.

“Christians, after a lifetime of submission, guilt, and rejection of the natural order, they are granted an eternal reward—childlike devotion in an illusory beyond.”

Me:
Chthonic cults (from the Greek χθόνιος—"of the earth") were religious practices centered on deities and spirits associated with the underworld, the earth, fertility, and the dead. As a warrior for the true spirit of the Earth, you recognize these ghouls for what they are.

"Christianity, however, will endure."

Me:
Christianity—a chthonic cult of guilt and submission—perverts the natural order, promising its adherents an eternal infancy in a false paradise. Yet it persists, like all subterranean forces, its ghouls forever bound to the earth, resurrected as priests of an underworld creed.

United Sates, a Ghouls Nation.

Washington, D.C. (Symbolic Esoteric Interpretation)
While D.C. is the political center, from a Hermetic-Evolian perspective, its Masonic and occult-inspired architecture (e.g., the Washington Monument, Capitol building, street layouts mirroring esoteric symbols) could be seen as a degraded modern echo of sacred geography.
Evola might critique it as a "counter-traditional" parody of true sacred kingship, given its democratic and materialist foundations.

Metaphysical part:

### The Two Paths in the Afterlife

Traditional teachings distinguish between two possible destinies after death: one leading to true immortality, the other to dissolution into ancestral forces. Unlike the modern belief in universal soul-immortality, Tradition recognizes a hierarchy in postmortem existence, corresponding to the spiritual stature of the individual.

#### The Naturalistic Order: Dissolution into the Totem
For ordinary men, death brings the disintegration of the ephemeral personality, leaving only a "shadow" destined for eventual dissolution—the "second death." The vital principles return to the ancestral manes, lares, or totem—the subpersonal, chthonic force behind a bloodline. This force, often symbolized by the serpent or the genius (generative power), binds individuals to the cyclical rebirth of their stock.

In this inferior path, the deceased become sustenance for the manes, perpetuating the natural order rather than transcending it. Greek myths (the Danaïdes, Ocnus) and Vedic symbolism (the lunar, ancestral path) illustrate the futility of this existence—a meaningless repetition of mortal life.

#### The Heroic Path: Olympian Immortality
A higher destiny awaits those who conquer death through spiritual transformation. The "heroes," demigods, and sacred kings achieve an incorruptible body (sahu, "body of glory"), escaping dissolution. This immortal body, forged through sacrificial rites, embodies transcendent power, uniting soul and form in divine permanence.

This "solar path" (deva-yāna) leads to the Olympian realm—Valhalla, the "House of the Sun," or the Vedic "door of the sun." Unlike the chthonic fate of Hades, it represents triumphant immortality, symbolized by crowns, myrtle, and the Roman dies natalis (birth into divinity).

#### The Ritual Struggle Against the Infernal
Traditional civilizations upheld rites that liberated men from subjugation to ancestral forces. The aristocratic cults—opposed to telluric, lunar worship—oriented the soul toward supernatural victory, breaking the cycle of rebirth. Neglect of these rites meant regression into the "way of the Mother," binding man to the infernal and the collective.

The sacred fire, central to Indo-European cremation rites, symbolized this transformative power—consuming mortal remains to awaken the "fulgurating form" of the immortal. Thus, true Tradition preserves the heroic imperative: to dominate the totemic forces and ascend to the divine.

The occult Washington, D.C.

Resistance is the mark of the fallen—gravity binds to non-being; true Being is ascent, lightness, the unburdened Intellect.

"UNREALITY OF HEAVY BODIES" – The corporeal is a descent from Being; resistance & weight betray non-being. True Being is lightness, Intellect, Soul—rising beyond heaviness.

Transcendence & immanence aren’t philosophical choices but experiential perspectives—hierarchical realities. The personal God (Ishvara) is real but subordinate to the Unconditioned. Initiatic truth dissolves false antitheses.

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