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# Re: A question!

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- Subject: Re: [BardonPraxis] A question!
- From: "Rawn Clark" <rawnclark@...>
- Date: Mon, 28 Jul 2003 14:37:47 -0700
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    Dear Draco,

    >> What types of faults did Bardon mean, when he said (paraphrase) "take
    care of the faults that stop you from doing magic." I have been mulling
    over this for a week now and cant see any fault that would hinder doing
    magic. I know the whole thing on equipose (elemental) needs to be
    established, as in major faults. What would be considered a fault that
    hinders magic? (I use fault for simplicity sake only ). Im just looking
    for a point in the right direction nnot a list :> <<

    :) Well, let me point you away from your paraphrase and to the text
    itself:

    "By carefully examining the characteristics which he has recorded
    in his magical diary, he should be able to ascertain the elementary
    powers which are predominant in him, whether they be good or evil, and
    he must establish, at whatever cost, an equilibrium in the effectiveness
    of the elements. The elements in the astral body must be brought into
    balance, otherwise magical ascent is not possible" [p.89, Merkur
    edition]
    "The purpose of this Step is to achieve an equilibrium of the
    elements in the soul. The aspiring student should therefore endeavour
    to quickly and confidently eliminate those passions that hinder him the
    most if he wishes to be successful in the magic arts. <snip> You must
    aspire through the entire course towards the ennoblement of your
    character. At this Step you must already begin to eliminate all the
    evil characteristics that prevail and which represent the greatest
    impediment for further development." [p.90, Merkur edition]

    In other words, the point is that there are not specific faults that
    "stop you from doing magic"; rather, it's that a lack of Elemental
    balance impedes your further development. This Elemental balance of the
    astral body is achieved in Step Two through the transformation of the
    "evil characteristics that prevail".

    My best to you,
    :) Rawn Clark
    28 Jul 2003
    rawnclark@...
    rawn@...
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