If you take NXIVM apart, the middle bit, XIV, equals '14' in Roman Numerals.Furthermore, the letter M = 13th letter of the alfabet, and N = 14th letter. Somehow, the point between 13 and 14 has great significance to ritualists. Hence the importance of the story of Osiris, who got cut up into 14 pieces, of which only 13 where recovered. Bit number 14, his penis, was eaten by a fish. It all ties back to the number Pi, which consist of (1)3.1415.
Religious people like to believe that 3 is the perfect divine number; a number that resonates throughout creation. But actually, Pi comes much closer to the "God"-number, as it dictates the perfect circle. And that is how occultists like to look at things: if the bulk of creation is ruled by God (3), then there is still a little leeway for the occultist to get his foot in the door, as the perfect number is NOT 3, but 3 and-then-some. It's at the remainder after the 3 (starting at 14) where the ritualist imagines he is able to insert his own wishes into God's plan.
Not just numbers ... sex plays a hugely important role as well. Occultists view sexuality as a God-like power, because through sex, man is able to perform God's greatest miracle: to create a new human being, and imbue it with a soul. So for any magician looking to "create" new forms/ideas etc. within God's creation, sexuality is his most powerful tool.
Hence, again, the myth of Isis and Osiris. Orisis penis (= bit number 14) got lost, but was replaced by Isis with a penis made of gold. This symbolizes Osiris' transition from an animalistic state (in which his sexuality in not under control, but driven by pure animalistic lust) to a sublime state, in which he becomes the master of his sexuality, and is able to willfully direct his sexual energy to create change. Osiris has become a magician. And this happens at the cutting edge between 13 and 14.
It's not for nothing that (male) magician's always carry a staff, and female magicians (witches) are often portreyed with a kettle ... these are symbolic references to the penis and the vagina ... again another hint that occultism has a lot to do with channeling sexual energy.
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bdiminishedminor7 ago
If you take NXIVM apart, the middle bit, XIV, equals '14' in Roman Numerals.Furthermore, the letter M = 13th letter of the alfabet, and N = 14th letter. Somehow, the point between 13 and 14 has great significance to ritualists. Hence the importance of the story of Osiris, who got cut up into 14 pieces, of which only 13 where recovered. Bit number 14, his penis, was eaten by a fish. It all ties back to the number Pi, which consist of (1)3.1415.
Religious people like to believe that 3 is the perfect divine number; a number that resonates throughout creation. But actually, Pi comes much closer to the "God"-number, as it dictates the perfect circle. And that is how occultists like to look at things: if the bulk of creation is ruled by God (3), then there is still a little leeway for the occultist to get his foot in the door, as the perfect number is NOT 3, but 3 and-then-some. It's at the remainder after the 3 (starting at 14) where the ritualist imagines he is able to insert his own wishes into God's plan.
carmencita ago
That is amazing. Makes so much sense. They are heavily into numbers. I totally believe what you have described. It all adds up.
bdiminishedminor7 ago
Not just numbers ... sex plays a hugely important role as well. Occultists view sexuality as a God-like power, because through sex, man is able to perform God's greatest miracle: to create a new human being, and imbue it with a soul. So for any magician looking to "create" new forms/ideas etc. within God's creation, sexuality is his most powerful tool.
Hence, again, the myth of Isis and Osiris. Orisis penis (= bit number 14) got lost, but was replaced by Isis with a penis made of gold. This symbolizes Osiris' transition from an animalistic state (in which his sexuality in not under control, but driven by pure animalistic lust) to a sublime state, in which he becomes the master of his sexuality, and is able to willfully direct his sexual energy to create change. Osiris has become a magician. And this happens at the cutting edge between 13 and 14.
It's not for nothing that (male) magician's always carry a staff, and female magicians (witches) are often portreyed with a kettle ... these are symbolic references to the penis and the vagina ... again another hint that occultism has a lot to do with channeling sexual energy.