The Ars Almadel, the fourth book of the Lemegeton, offers profound insights into engaging with angelic beings associated with the solar altitudes. Central to its practice is the creation of a wax Almadel tablet, a sophisticated tool that serves as a portal to divine wisdom. Made from purified beeswax, this tablet acts as a sacred focal point for summoning the angels of the four altitudes, known as Chora.
The spiritual journey within Ars Almadel divides into four Altitudes, each corresponding to a season and angelic choir. The First Altitude is aligned with spring, where angels like Alimiel, Gabriel, and Barachiel reside. These messengers of divine inspiration offer guidance in renewal and growth. The Second Altitude represents summer, bestowing warmth and maturation through its angelic emissaries. As autumn descends with the Third Altitude, angels provide lessons in harvest and closure. Finally, the Fourth Altitude brings winter, a time of reflection and wisdom, where the angels impart stillness and introspective teaching.
Each altitude calls for distinct colored candles—yellow or gold for the First Altitude, symbolizing illumination and new beginnings. Red symbolizes the passionate and energetic energies of the Second Altitude. Green candles evoke the abundance and transformation associated with the Third Altitude, while white represents the purity and silent wisdom of the Fourth Altitude. These colors are not mere ceremonial accessories; they align vibrationally to the seasons and energies of the respective angelic choirs.
In practice, mastic and frankincense are meticulously employed to purify the space and elevate the ritual’s atmospheric energy. Mastic, known for its aura-cleansing properties, readies the practitioner for divine communion, while the sacred scent of frankincense amplifies the presence of the solar angels, reinforcing an atmosphere ripe for revelation.
The angels encountered through the Ars Almadel are benevolent beings. They serve primarily as guides toward deeper understanding and reflection, expanding one’s horizons to encompass celestial wisdom. Working with these angels is not merely about acquiring knowledge but about fostering an inner transformation that aligns the practitioner with higher truths and insights. Each altitude and its corresponding angels illuminate various facets of life and spiritual destiny.
For those ready to deepen this practice, I recommend exploring The Ars Almadel: Mastering the Angelic Choirs, a resource that provides further guidance on engaging with these divine presences.