The Occult Significance of 666 in Esotericism

The number 666 symbolizes solar magic in occultism, contrasting with its sinister portrayal in popular culture.

### The True Significance of 666 in Occultism: Beyond Horror Tropes
* 🔮 The number 666 is often associated with horror, but its true meaning in occultism is **vastly different and more complex**.
* 📜 This presentation focuses on the **symbolism and significance of 666** within Western esotericism and ceremonial magic, particularly through the lens of **Alister Crowley**.
* 🔢 Starting with Pythagoreanism and Neoplatonism, the presentation explains how numbers, including **6 and 666**, hold **magical significance** and connect to the **universe's structure**.
* 🌌 The Tree of Life is introduced as a mystical map where numbers are assigned to sephiroth, linking them to planets and their associated virtues, with the number **six representing the sun**.
* 📚 Various grimoires, such as Agrippa's "Three Books of Occult Philosophy," detail the use of **planetary numbers and magic squares** in rituals to **harness celestial powers**.
* 🌞 Crowley, who identified himself with the Beast 666, viewed the number as a symbol of **solar virtues**, stating, "**The Beast 666 only means sunlight**."
* ✍ The presentation concludes by encouraging viewers to **explore deeper into the occult and esoteric practices**, emphasizing that **knowledge of numbers and their magical properties** spans across cultures and history.
* 📖 Overall, 666 is redefined as a number with **positive associations in occultism**, contrary to its **negative portrayal in popular media**.

Occult Meaning of 666

Maevius Lynn

The number 666 is often associated with horror and dark themes, but its true meaning in occultism is different.

The presentation focuses on Western esotericism and ceremonial magic, particularly the influence of Alistair Crowley.

It explores the magical significance of numbers, Pythagoreanism, Neoplatonism, and their connection to mysticism and magic.

The Influence of Neoplatonism on Jewish Philosophy and the Tree of Life

Neoplatonism, emerging in the 3rd century AD, was influenced by Middle Platonism and shared ideas of divine emanations, which in turn impacted medieval Jewish philosophy and Kabbalah.

The Tree of Life, symbolizing the 10 sephiroth or Divine emanations, maps the mind of God and associates planets with specific numbers.

Classic grimoires, such as Agrippa's "Three Books of Occult Philosophy," also discuss the use of planetary numbers for creating magic squares, highlighting the connection between numbers, magic, and the occult.

The Magic of Squares: Celestial Influence and Talisman Creation

Magic squares, associated with the seven planets, represent divine reasoning and celestial virtues through their numerical patterns.

These squares are used by magicians to attract planetary virtues, with examples including Jupiter and the Sun.

The concept of magic squares originated in the Arabic world and became popular in the West, forming a significant part of Cabala's teachings since the 16th century.

The Significance of Magic Squares in History and Occultism

Magic squares, representing planets and sephirot, are a common feature in classic grimoires, including the 1700s "Book of the Sacred Magic of Abalon the Mage.

" These squares, often composed of letters or numbers, are believed to have spread from China to the west, influencing Indian magic and becoming integral to various cultures.

The number 666, associated with the Sun's magic square, is linked to positive occult virtues and is also mentioned in the Bible as the number of the Beast, highlighting the interplay between numbers, magic, and spiritual significance.

Alistair Crowley's Connection to the Beast 666

Crowley uses the practice of adding letter values to form a number, similar to gatria in the Hebrew alphabet.

His book, "Sort of Song," is his first talismanic work and features a magical square of sixes, with the cover and his name in Hebrew adding up to 666.

Crowley's identification with the Beast 666 stems from his fundamentalist Christian upbringing and his mother's influence.

Crowley associated the number 666 with the sun, drawing from his background in the Order of the Golden Dawn.

The order's connection to Tiferet on the Tree of Life, also linked to the sun, reinforced this view.

Crowley's famous quotes, including calling himself "little sunshine," further emphasized his connection between the Beast 666 and solar symbolism.