Membership A∴A∴

members of first order of a∴a∴ (golden dawn) , dominis liminis sworn openly declare everywhere connexion a∴a∴ (liber clxxxv). adepts, however, expected work in silence, whereas magi required declare law . ipsissimi, existeth without form , highest initiates manifest on plane, sworn silence attainment degree (liber b vel magi, 1 star in sight).

in a∴a∴ members officially know directly above , below in chain of instruction. members expected work alone, consulting needed superior in order. in way founders of system hoped avoid many political problems allegedly brought downfall of predecessor organisation, hermetic order of golden dawn. a∴a∴ organisation focused on enlightenment of individual, strong emphasis on maintaining chain of initiation teacher student, , devoting of 1 s attainments individuals below them (one star in sight).

all members of a∴a∴ @ point, expected perform 2 central tasks:

the task of grade of adeptus minor, first grade of middle order, being attainment of experience known knowledge , conversation of holy guardian angel, attainment of central theme of order s official instructions
the experience of passage through abyss, resulting in attainment of grade of magister templi, first grade in third order

any person whosoever may swear oath of master of temple of a∴a∴ , admitted opening of grade of magister templi , order of s∴s∴ opening of passage through abyss.

it strict , inviolable rule of order members of a∴a∴ never accept payment or other consideration initiation or other services, on pain of irredeemable expulsion.