The Oath of A Probationer: Liberty Power Destiny Life Putrefaction Death
The Oath of A Probationer: Liberty Power Destiny Life Putrefaction Death
Power Putrefaction
Destiny Death
May the A∴A∴ crown the work, lend me of Its wisdom in the work,
A∴A∴ and in one year from this date may I be admitted to the
Motto ...................................................
Love Light
Passion Perception
Debauch Darkness
This paper is to be returned to the A∴A∴ by the Neophyte introducing through his Zelator.
0. Let any person be received by a Neophyte, the latter being responsible to his
Zelator.
1. The period of Probation shall be at least one year.
2. The aspirant to the A.·.A.·. shall hear the Lection (Liber LXI) and this note of
his office; IF HE WILL, shall then procure the robe of a Probationer; shall
choose with deep forethought and intense solemnity a motto.
3. On reception, he shall receive the robe, sign the form provided and repeat the
oath appointed, and receive the First Volume of the Book.
4. He shall commit a chapter of Liber LXV to memory; and furthermore, he shall
study the Publications of the A.·.A.·. in Class B, and apply himself to such
practices of Scientific Illuminism as seemeth him good.
5. Beside all this, he shall perform any tasks that the A.·.A.·. may see fit to lay
upon him. Let him be mindful that the word Probationer is no idle term, but
that the Brothers will in many a subtle way 'prove' him, when he knoweth it
not.
6. When the sun shall next enter the sign under which he hath been received, his
initiation may be granted unto him. He shall keep himself free from all other
engagements for one whole week from that date.
7. He may at any moment withdraw from his association with the A.·.A.·., simply
notifying the Neophyte who introduced him.
8. He shall everywhere proclaim openly his connection with the A.·.A.·. and
speak of It and Its principles (even so little as he understandeth) for that
mystery is the enemy of Truth.
One month before the completion of his year, he shall deliver a copy of the
Record of his year's work to the Neophyte introducing, and repeat to him his
chosen chapter of Liber LXV.
9. He shall hold himself chaste, and reverent toward his body, for that the ordeal
of initiation is no light one. This is of peculiar importance in last two months of
his Probation.
10. Thus and not otherwise may he attain the great reward: YEA, MAY HE OBTAIN
THE GREAT REWARD!