The Witch’s Pyramid: To Know, To Will, To Dare, To Be Silent

Fantastic article.

The Keeper's Path

The pyramid is a magical shape.

To attain the Sanctum Regnum, in other words, the knowledge and power of the Magi, there are four indespensible conditions: an intelligence illuminated by study, an intrepidity which nothing can check, a will which cannot be broken, and a prudence which nothing can corrupt and nothing intoxicate.
– Eliphas Levi

The idea of the Witch’s Pyramid — also called the Four Pillars of Magic/Witchcraft and also the Four Powers of the Sphynx — isn’t originally found in Wicca/Witchcraft. It comes to us through other occult studies and philosophies of magic. Eliphas Levi was an occult magician from 19th century France. His work served as inspiration to later Magical Lodges and organizations, and through those groups, this philosophy found its way into modern Witchcraft.

Eliphas Levi picture from his book “Dogme et Rituel de la Haute Magie” (Dogma and Ritual of High Magic)…

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