The key of Power relates to the power of Spirit dominating and subjugating the lower 4 elemental aspects that keep it binded and the conquering of man and beasts. The third key is that of Power, it’s related ‘Seal of Fire Born Dominion’ and connecting to the third gate of Tzelmoth. Thus the key of Wisdom here can take a more exalted form as the key which can unbind the shackles of the cosmic mind and open the pathways to the opening of the Eye of Spirit. The planetary association of Shaarimoth and it’s Qlipha of Samael and it’s ruler Adramelek is Mercury, and one can see in reading the texts of the Emissaries of Samael as well as the texts for the Qlipha and it’s ruler that this point of initiation is focused upon the mental alchemical process destroying the limiting cosmic mental emanations freeing and opening the way to acosmic consciousness. Here we can see in the form of the talismanic ‘Seal of Illumination’ the alchemical symbols of salt, sulphur and mercury, which lead to the symbol of Azoth at the centre of the Cross. The second key is the key of Wisdom, and its corresponding gate of Shaarimoth. The ‘X’ while having many meanings ascribed to it, the one I found particularly relevant is it is the Soul Signature of Naamah, thus it can be interpreted as further hinting at the connections between this key and the forces within the Gate of Gehinnom. The talismanic ‘Seal of the Unlocking of Paths’ provides an interesting visual clue, in the center of the Seal is an ‘X’ with a keyhole in the middle. A hint is given in the chapter of The Book of Sitra Achra(The Opening of the Seven Gates of Hell) “Liftoach Shaari ha-Sitra Achra” which translates to “Open the gates to Sitra Achra”. This key and its corresponding gate should be quite obvious, as it is the beginning of one’s traversing upon the path where we seek, as Qayin and His Bride did, to open the gates to the Other Side. The first key is the key of Locked Paths, and the Gate of Gehinnom. Thus it shows that gnosis and perspective can and will grow and evolve with correct practice. It is important to note that this text reflects the author’s personal gnosis, and while the opinions presented may be valid, it does not constitute the only correct interpretation which may vary depending on a number of factors, for example an adept who has spent almost a lifetime of dedicated practice will have a much deeper, richer and more elevated perspective. Gnosis was received by working both lines separately when the inherent connections between the 7 keys and the 7 gates began to manifest itself, but also later through deep contemplation using the key of wisdom, the Qayin Coronatus pesel as a muse, which is imbued with the powers of the 7 keys, and through deep study of the books of the 218/182 Current(Liber Falxifer I, II, III, and The Book of Sitra Achra).
I would also like to emphasize the great value of the Talismanic Seals of the Keys, which aside from their immense practical use also reveal more hints as to the attributes and powers of the keys themselves, and thus also to its potential initiatic empowerment when working with the 7 gates. In this installment of the ‘Contemplation’ series, I will write and expand upon personal gnosis regarding how the 7 keys of Master Qayin and the 7 gates of the Other Side align together, thus showing that 218 and 182, while still being distinct lines in practice, are in reality from the same source and that Qayin and His Bride are truly the path openers and holder of the keys to Sitra Achra.