The Book Of The Arrow

The symbols of the sensible

1. Any symbol must be seen as just that; a symbol.
2. Not the thing it symbolizes.
3. Hence no symbol is holy, although some may be useful.
4. This is why our greatest symbol is known as "The Profane Dog".
5. Look ye upon it.
6. First see the cross and the curve; this is the smile on the void. The acceptance of the essential nothingness.
7. Now the crown. The points refer to the three paths. Note that the middle point is exalted.
8. The question and exclamation marks. They follow one another "question, answer, question" always. Expect no end to this chase but look rather to the crown.
9. The seal of the OTS- yoni, lingram, kundalini, herein also are secrets.
10. Also we have mantras most efficacious.
11. "Get on with it", of manifold meanings.
12. "Not that", to be repeated at all times.
13. "Drink the nectar", in times of merriment.
14. "Snark", a most powerful word of dismissal.
15. "No blame", in times of trouble.
16. "TANSTAAT", There ain't no such thing as a thing.
17. Also there are certain rituals of symbolic value.
18. Foremost is "skinning up".
19. But equal is "shroom picking".
20. However the main value of these is not symbolic.
21. It is rather in the psychological effect.
22. Finally there is our great and secret word of power which I entrust to you.
23. Maybe.