The Rite of Mercurial Clarity

Purification of the Mind, Word, and Magical Channel

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Purpose:

To clear and align the sphere of Hod (Glory) on the Tree of Life. This rite purifies the intellect, clears mental noise and obsession, corrects distortions in communication, magical speech, and psychic channeling. It restores Hod to its highest form: the clear vessel of divine message, mental harmony, and truthful expression. A blend of Qabalistic, Golden Dawn, Hermetic, and Hellenic ritual structure.

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Correspondences:

• Sephirah: Hod (Glory)

• Color: Orange, Opalescent White, Yellow-Gold

• Planetary: Mercury (Hermes, Thoth, Nabu)

• Divine Name: Elohim Tzabaoth (אלהים צבאות)

• Archangel: Raphael (sometimes Michael in GD), or Archangel Kokabiel (Mercurial aspect)

• Angel Choir: Benei Elohim (Sons of the Gods / messengers)

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Ritual Components:

• Orange or yellow candle (anointed with frankincense, bay, or sandalwood oil)

• Frankincense or bay incense

• Cup of water with bay leaf or quartz

• Mercury sigil, talisman, or written name of Hermes (optional)

• Offering: Honey, ink, written word, or a spoken vow