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  THE LIGHT OF EGYPT
  THE LIGHT OF EGYPT
  (OR THE SCIENCE OF THE SOUL AND THE
  STARS)
  VOLUME II
  THOMAS H。 BURGOYNE
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  ZANONI
  〃Write the things which thou hast seen; and the things which are; and
  the   things   which   shall   be   hereafter;   THE   MYSTERY   OF   THE   SEVEN
  STARS;   which   thou   sawest   in   my   right   hand。〃   Revelations;   Chap。   I;   19
  and 20。
  Dedication
  To the Budding Spirituality of the Occident and The Rising Genius of
  the Western Race; This work is respectfully dedicated; By the Author
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  CONTENTS
  The Science of the Soul and the Stars
  VOLUME II Introduction
  Chapter I The Zodiac
  Chapter II The Constellations
  Chapter   III   The   Spiritual   Interpretation   of   the Twelve   Houses   of   the
  Zodiac
  Chapter IV Astro…Theology
  Chapter V Astro…Mythology
  Chapter VI Symbolism
  Chapter VII Alchemy Part I (organic)
  Chapter VIII Alchemy Part II (occult)
  Chapter IX Talismans
  Chapter X Ceremonial Magic
  Chapter XI Magic Wands
  Chapter XII The Tablets of Aeth in three parts
  Part I the Twelve Mansions Part II the Ten Planetary Rulers Part III
  the Ten Great Powers of the Universe
  Chapter XIII Penetralia
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  PUBLISHER'S PREFACE
  No   explanation   is   thought   necessary;   further   than   to   corroborate   the
  author in all he has said in his somewhat unusual preface。
  We   have   enjoyed;   immensely;   our   work   of   giving   to   the   world   this
  remarkable        series   of   books     on   Occultism;      and    appreciate     the   large
  patronage they have received from the reading public; for which we return
  our sincere thanks。 We hope the near future will give us the work referred
  to by the author in his preface; as doubtless it will be a great revelation of
  Occult laws that govern our little Earth in its relation to our Sun and solar
  system; of which it forms a part; and give much light on those subjects that
  have been shrouded in mystery。
  〃The Light of Egypt〃 will be found to be an Occult library in itself; a
  textbook   of   esoteric   knowledge;   setting   forth   the   〃wisdom   Religion〃   of
  life; as taught by the Adepts of Hermetic Philosophy。 It will richly repay
  all   who   are   seeking   the   higher   life   to   carefully   study   this   book;   as   it
  contains   in   a   nutshell   the   wisdom   of   the   ages   regarding   man   and   his
  destiny; here   and   hereafter。 The   London and American   first   edition;   also
  the    French     edition;   Vol。   I;  met    with   lively    criticism    from    Blavatsky
  Theosophists;   because   it   annihilates   that   agreeable   delusion   of   〃Karma〃
  and 〃Reincarnation〃 from the minds of all lovers of truth for truth's sake。
  〃The Tablets   of Aeth〃 is   a great and   mighty  work; as   it   contains   the
  very   quintessence        of  Occult    and   Hermetic      philosophy;      as  revealed     by
  spiritual   law。   〃Penetralia〃   is   a   new   revelation;   and   invaluable   to   Occult
  students; as it is the personal experience of a developed soul。
  To all lovers of Truth we respectfully recommend this Book of Books;
  as   it   has   justly   been   called   by   many   who   are   competent   to   criticise   its
  teachings。   It   was   the   author's   wish   that   his   name   be   withheld   from   the
  public;  knowing   full   well   that   the   teachings   contained   in   his   works   will
  prove his motto: 〃Omnia Vincit Veritas。〃
  Now   that   our   author   has   passed   beyond   the   power   of   the   world   to
  flatter   or   condemn;   and   has   given   his   thought   for   the   uplifting   of   the
  human family; it is but simple justice that he be made known to the world
  as its teacher of a higher thought than has preceded him。 He shrank from
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  public notoriety; and modestly refused to be publicly known to the world
  as one of its spiritual leaders for the cycle upon which the Earth and its
  inhabitants have entered; but the time has come to announce publicly the
  authorship of the works published anonymously under the symbol of {};
  and his writings are to be judged by their merits; and not by prejudice nor
  personal bias as viewed from the human plane of life。
  He moved in the world; comparatively unknown to the world at large;
  and   his   greatest   friends;   though   mystified;   did   not   understand   his   true
  worth in spiritual greatness。 The mask; or person; often hides from view
  the angel in disguise。 Therefore our author must be judged by what he has
  written; and not by his personators and calumniators。 The true student of
  Occultism always judges the tree by its fruits。 If the writings of our author
  are   judged   by   this   standard;   they   will   stand   as   a   beacon   light   to   higher
  rounds than ours。
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  PREFACE
  These lessons were issued to a few of my pupils as 〃Private Studies in
  Occultism;〃 several years ago。 The time has now come to give them to the
  world as a companion to the first volume of 〃The Light of Egypt。〃
  It   is   the   duty   of   Occult   students   to   familiarize   themselves   with   the
  subjects   herein   discussed。   They   should   know   the   ideas   of   our   ancestors
  regarding them and be familiar with their thought; in order to appreciate
  the    sublime     wisdom      and   knowledge       of   Nature    as   taught    by   them;
  otherwise we are sure to do them; as well as ourselves; great injustice。 The
  history of Occultism bears out the fact that there is very little that is new to
  the present time。
  The    arrangement       and   classification    of  thought     differs  during    each
  cycle   of   time   on   the   different   spirals;   and;   like   the   fruitage   on   lower
  rounds   of   Nature's   progressive   wheel   of   destiny;   variety   and   quality   are
  diverse;   so;   likewise;   do   we   find   the   mental   manifestations。   This   age;
  however;   is   blessed   with   a   great   variety   and   abundance   of   thought;   in
  clear…cut     language;    that   should    enlighten    the   races   of  the   Earth   with
  Mother Nature's modus operandi in every department of human thought。
  We    hope    these   chapters    will   aid  to  this  end;   and   doubtless     many
  students will find in them the key to unlock the mysteries veiled in symbol
  and hieroglyphic by ancient writers。 The author's object has been to make
  plain and easy of understanding these subjects。 Much; however; has been
  left for private study and research; for many large volumes might be filled
  if a detailed description of each subject were entered upon; which task is
  left   for   those   who   feel   so   inclined。   A   rich   reward   is   in   store   for   those
  spiritual    investigators     who    will  follow    out   the  paths   and    lines  herein
  mapped       out    on   Spiritual    Astrology;      Alchemy;      and    other    subjects。
  Meditation and aspiration will open up hidden treasures that will prove a
  boon   to   Occult   students;   for Astrology   and Alchemy   are   the   two   grand
  sciences that explain the why and reasons for what we see and experience
  on every plane of life。 In this age there should be no concealing of these
  Divine truths。 We cannot hide anything in the air; and for this reason the
  Sun in Aquarius will unearth and reveal to man all that the present cycle
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  has to give during the Sun's passage through this airy sign。
  The watery sign; Pisces; through which the Sun manifested during the
  past 2;160 years; gave up to man their secret powers and hidden attributes
  in steam as a motive power; which man has completely mastered。 He will
  likewise master the airy forces during the present sub…cycle of the Sun in
  Aquarius。 Already   we   see   him   using   li