Pear Conference 3017

Peer Conference London 1885 PLU 3017

Builders of the Adytum

B.O.T.A.

from Ancient Greek ἄδυτον

(áduton, “innermost sanctuary; shrine”)

ἄδῠτον • Neuter substantive form of ἄδυτος (ádutos, “not to be entered”).

“Adytum” is Latin for “Inner Shrine” or “Holy of Holies” and “Builders” refer to the emulation of the Carpenter from Nazareth, Jesus, who some members of the B.O.T.A. believe was adept in the mysteries of building a living temple without hands (Mark 14:58).

The Chariot

Astrological Connection: Cancer

The charioteer is pictured as a man, but the chariot is a container or a fence that limits and protects as a mother or home does. Key 7 represents Victory because when we realize that the Higher Self is doing everything through us, nothing can stand in our way. It is the result of the mastery of the Keys 1-6 that have gone before. This rider in the chariot is our own true Self.

This key represents the Primal Will, as one is able to see the needs of the whole. It also shows us the mothering, nurturing, and nourishing power of God, as Cosmic Mother. We see here the path of understanding, mind over feelings, and psychic ability. There is receptivity and the use of memory. This is the union of magic and will. It is keeping the family (and humanity) running smoothly (Alpha Wolf, Rudeltaktik, August 13th, 2021, q.v.).

The Chariot is a picture of God as Immanence. God lives inside of us as us. She is not off in some faraway heaven. She is at the centre of our Self and has the power necessary to accomplish what is needed.

Unconscious Expression:

• sickness,
• weakness,
• crabbiness,
• over-conservatism,
• poor memory,
• isolationism,
• insensitivity,
• over-emotionalism,
• moodiness,
• and chaos.

VII 十 XVII

In the (32) Thirty-Two Paths of Wisdom, the Magus Dr Paul Foster Case stated that:

"The (28) twenty-eight path [Path of צ tzadik, the eighteenth letter of the Hebrew alphabet, after פ‎ and before ק] is called the Natural Intelligence and — it is so-called because — through it, the Nature — of every existing thing under the Sun — is consummated and perfected.“ 

The Star Card represents the proper use of imagination, through the energy of meditation.

The Path of ר Resh, the twentieth letter of the Hebrew alphabet, after ק‎ and before ש‎.

  Path 30, the path of Resh; contains the application of the powers of the Sun in the life of the individual

Location on the Tree of Life		Connects הוד Howd "majesty, splendour, glory"	and יסוד Yesod "foundation"
Alternative Name	The Playful Gods
Hebrew Letter	Resh (R) The Head
Astrology	Sol
Intelligence	Collecting Intelligence
Tarot	The Sun / The Lord of the Fire of the World
Egyptian Mythology	Ra
Greek Mythology	Helios, Apollo
Roman Mythology	Apollo
Hindu Mythology	Surya
Buddhist object of meditation	Light
Hindu and Buddhist results	The Vision of Surya
Taoism	Li and Khien
Magical Power	The Power of Acquiring wealth
Magical Weapon	Lamen
Legendary Being	Will o the wisp
Archangel	Raphael (RPAL) Deliverance of God
Angel	Michael (MKYAL) Who is Like to God
Precious Stone	Chrysoleth
Botanical Associations	Sunflower, Laurel, Heliotrope, Cinnamon
Perfume	Frankincense
Animal	Lion, Sparrowhawk