Hexagram

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While the pentagram represents the microcosm, the hexagram can be said to represent the macrocosm. It's 6 points are accorded to the planetary bodies of Saturn, Jupiter, Mars, Sol, Venus, Mercury, and Luna. These in turn are related to 6 Sephiroth of the Tree of Life, as can be seen when overlaying the Hexagram on the Tree. If the LRP is elemental magick, then the Lesser Ritual of the hexagram involves planetary magick, as covered in the Aurum Solis work.

Though it's often regarded as macrocosmic, closer inspection reveals that the hexagram is the union of elemental glyphs for Fire and Water and, as such, is also a symbol of the Great Work - the union of opposites. The symbol can be further analyzed to reveal the glyphs of Earth and Air as well, indicating that it's not simply macrocosmic, but includes the microcosm as well. From this it can be seen that the Hexagram is similar to the Rosy Cross.

Crowley searched for a means to create a hexagram composed of only a single, continuous line. His efforts brought him to the unicursal hexagram, which further codifies the symbolism contained within the hexagram, the Rosy Cross, and the Ankh.

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