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extended act of ritual magic. The fact is not overlooked that the rabbis in the Talmud state that the
Sabbath candles should be lit 18 minutes before sunset, the number 18 being 6+6+6.

There is a direct relationship between the presence of the candles and the sex act. William
Schnoebelen draws out the relationship as he comments on the relationship between Freemasonry and
Witchcraft.

9. Both [Freemasonry and Witchcraft] have a ceremonial un-hoodwinking of the candidate, following
the oath, before lighted candles which is intended to bring "illumination..."

A. Both Witches and Masons revere the powers of human reproduction (albeit most Masons do so
unknowingly). The most obvious example of this is the use of the ceremonial Masonic apron, which
covers the "Holy of Holies" of Freemasonry, the male groin area...

B. The authorities of Freemasonry, most notably Albert Pike, 33° and Manly P. Hall, 33° (both
occultists par excellance) write that the essential, underlying philosophy of Freemasonry is
Kabbalism and Gnosticism. Kabbalism is a system of Jewish mysticism and magic and is the
foundational element in modern Witchcraft.

Virtually all of the great Witches and sorcerers of this century were Kabbalists. Gnosticism is an
ancient, anti-Christian heresy best summarized by the statement: "One is saved by acquiring secret,
unknown knowledge (Greek: gnosis)." Thus, all mystery religions, including Witchcraft and Masonry
are, per force, Gnostic in character.

C. Both Witches and Freemasons seek salvation through "illumination" or receiving "The Light."
[Ibid]

Illumination and reproduction are significant themes of Freemasonry, Kabbalah, Wicca, and other
occult practices. The candle represents the illumination that Lucifer, the Light Bringer, bequeaths to
mankind. He is the Greek god Prometheus bringing the fire of divine knowledge to mankind. He
seeks to be worshiped as a great benefactor to humanity who has been unjustly and cruelly punished
by the God of heaven and earth.

The letter G at the center of the Masonic symbol stands for both the Generative act of reproduction,
and for Gnosis, or the impartation of knowledge. Not surprisingly, the rabbis laid emphasis on both
sex and illumination as they set forth the rituals to be observed on the Jewish Sabbath, for
Freemasonry is merely another manifestation of Hebrew Kabbalah. One of the most revered of the
Jewish rabbis (Rabbi Yitzchak Luria) is referred to as “The Ari.” He is known as “the father of
contemporary Kabbalah.” Following is the meaning of the candle as attributed to him. Although the