well, it was sort of trance/possession/augury/channelled/automatic writing, if you will... but i suppose the simplest interpretation is that the phoenix rises to the divine (1) from the ashes (0). there are certainly more subtle alchemical theories that explore this further, and although i am no adept in such mysteries, i could perhaps point you in the general direction of the gnosis:
well, i had intended for the sentiment to be communicated with 'bated breath, rather than a baited line... but i am ecstatic to hear that we are in harmonious accord!
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but i suppose the simplest interpretation is that the phoenix rises to the divine (1) from the ashes (0).
there are certainly more subtle alchemical theories that explore this further, and although i am no adept in such mysteries, i could perhaps point you in the general direction of the gnosis:
"The Birds in Alchemy," by Adam McLean
Animal Symbolism in the Alchemical Tradition," by Adam McLean
"Beautiful Circuiting: The Alchemical Imagination in English Romanticism," by Maureen B. Roberts, Ph.D
Mysterious Garuda's Kin: The Rukh, Bennu and Phoenix
Liber XLIV: The Mass of The Phoenix," by Aleister Crowley [Notes by David Cherubim]
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here's a simple summary: "0 = 2" from Thelemapedia: The Encyclopedia of Thelema & Magick
and a more long winded explanation from the "Master Therion" himself: Chapter V: The Universe: The 0 = 2 Equation" from "Magick Without Tears," by Aleister Crowley
& q.v. "Of Myths & Maths" by Frater P.I. for an excellent critique of the 0 = 2 equation
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and agreed.
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but i am ecstatic to hear that we are in harmonious accord!
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but i hadn't heard of the Swoon Hypothesis, before!
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generally, there is availability in my schedule during the week before 1pm or after 4pm
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