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protect ourselves, therefore, by a good wall, to whose door 

 only the wise ones possess the key. If you have the 

 proper understanding, you will comprehend it and act 

 accordingly ; but if you are deficient in your knowledge 

 or in its practical application, you will also be without 

 all the planets, stars, and signs" {flodum Philos.), 



Note. — The above-named Arcana may, although imperfectly, be 

 described as follows : — 



Mercurius vivus. — Spiritual Intelligence, Divine Self -conscious- 

 ness. Wisdom, 



Prima Materia. — The Logos in its aspect as the substance and 

 essence of all things, the " Word" (Akasha). 



Lapis Philosophorum. — The spiritual man himself, having attained 

 self-knowledge. 



Tinctura. — The power of divine love, it being identical with 

 divine wisdom. 



