Re: [BardonPraxis] Elementals Vs. Elementries

["Rawn Clark" <rawnclark@...>]

Dear Martin,

>> Despite some background reading on the subject, I remain a little
confused as to the exact difference between an 'elemental' and an
'elementry'. Could anyone help me out here and explain how they relate
to Bardon's system of initiation? <<

Bardon described the difference quite well in the Step Seven Physical
Training section. According to the Ruggeberg edition. page 152-153:

"The difference between an *elemental* and an *elementary* is in
that an *elemental* is produced, on the base of a deliberate form of
thoughts, with the help of the magician's imagination and willpower, and
works mainly on the mental plane for the magician's or other people's
benefit. An *elementary*, on the other hand, is far more penetrating
and more subtle, in its effect, because it is being created from one or
several Elements."

A good way to keep them straight in your mind is to think of "elemental"
as meaning "simple" or "basic/rudimentary".

>> As for elementries, I get the impression that they are mainly
'bad/negative' in nature, but remain a little confused as to what they
actually are. <<

An elementary is not intrinsically "bad/negative", nor is an elemental
intrinsically the opposite. This depends upon the mind and will of its
creator-magician.

In Bardon's system, these are VERY specific terms, however to most of
the rest of the occult world these terms carry multiple meanings. In
folklore, "elementaries" are often seen as negative sprites, but these
are rarely elementaries in the Bardon sense of the term.

My best to you,
:) Rawn Clark
03 Jan 2003
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