Three Degrees

Three Degrees

1. The First Degree is comprised of the entire First Order, from Neophyte through Philosophus, and represents the magical stage of purification. 2. The Second Degree consists of only the Portal grade and represents the stage of consecration. 3. The Third Degree is composed of all the grades belonging the Second Order. This Degree represents magical stage of union wherein the magician works to align and commune with the Higher Self.

3 Essential Grades & Degrees

Three Degrees

1. The First Degree is comprised of the entire First Order, from Neophyte through Philosophus, and represents the magical stage of purification.
2. The Second Degree consists of only the Portal grade and represents the stage of consecration.
3. The Third Degree is composed of all the grades belonging the Second Order. This Degree represents magical stage of union wherein the magician works to align and commune with the Higher Self.

“In the first order, the emphasis is all about elements - elemental energies and archangels, etc.

In the Second order, everything is focused on planetary magick, for the most part. The peak of second order work is the Greater Hexagram of Sol ritual.

The third order is about astrological, zodiacal, and fixed Star work. “

• Damien Echols

0. Probationer (Wanderer, seeking the path)

1. Neophyte - just beginning the path, learning basic knowledge and how to do rituals

2. Adept - someone who is skilled in doing magic, knows the knowledge and how to use the tools of magic

3. Master -

4. Ipsissimus - Empyrean, Mind of God

Elemental & Nigredo

First Order

Introduction—Neophyte 0=0

Zelator 1=10 (Earth) Malkuth

Theoricus 2=9 (Air) Yesod

Practicus 3=8 (Water) Hod

Philosophus 4=7 (Fire) Netzach

Intermediate—Portal Grade

Planetary & Albedo

Second Order

Adeptus Minor 5=6 Tipareth

Zodiacal & Citrinitas

Adeptus Major 6=5 Geburah

Fixed Stars & Citrinitas

Adeptus Exemptus 7=4 Chesed

Source & Rubedo

Third Order

Magister Templi 8=3  — Binah

Magus 9=2 — Chokma

Ipsissimus 10=1 — Kether

3 Essential Grades of Magicians Probationer (Wanderer, seeking the path)

1. Neophyte - just beginning the path, learning basic knowledge and how to do rituals
2. Adept - someone who is skilled in doing magic, knows the knowledge and how to use the tools of magic
3. Master - Ipsissimus - Empyrean, Mind of God