The Scorpion Man Cometh., Walking Beneath Kur. Options

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Greetings,

The scorpion is a constant reminder that death walks with us. We should always remember that we are in a limnal state-in the process of crossing a threshold.

In the Epic of Gilgamesh, it states that he’d traveled a great distance, when he came to the Mountains of the Scorpion. At the Gates of these mountains, it was a ‘scorpion-man’ that realized Gilgamesh was two-thirds immortal. The scorpion man asked Gilgamesh,
“ Why have you taken this route to us? The way is arduous and long, no one goes beyond here”

Gilgamesh replied, “ I have to see my father, Utnapishtim, who was allowed to go beyond. I want to ask him about life and death.”

I believe this is less the story of fiction that it is usually portrayed as, and rather an allegory or metaphor for the Journey every occultist takes on their path. The desire to know life and death in equal measure, and to understand their workings.

This from the Necronomicon text;

Marduk was chosen of the Elders to fight Kur and wrest power from the Great
Sleeping Serpent who dwells beneath the MOUNTAIN OF THE SCORPION. Marduk was given a weapon, and a Sign, and Fifty Powers were given to him to fight the awful Tiamat, and each Power has its weapon and its Sign and these are the mightiest possessions of the Elder Gods against the Ancient One who threatens Without, who threatens from the Abyss, the Lord of Darkness, the Master of Chaos, the Unborn, the Uncreated, who still wishes ill upon the Race of Men, and upon the Elder Gods who
reside in the Stars.
(Note; One cannot fully utilize the Fifty Names until after the Walking of Marduk Gate. Without the Scorpion Man this is much more difficult, and never complete.)
Hence it should be further noted, the name of the Scorpion Man., AKRABU, and his association with mountains.
In old Hebrew, it was the word Akkrabim that meant ‘scorpions’.
AKKRABIM was also the name given to the ridge containing the pass between the south of the Dead Sea and Zin, es-Sufah, by which there is an ascent to the level of the Negev desert. Scorpions are said to abound in this whole district, and hence the name (Num. 34:4). It is called "Maaleh-acrabbim" in Josh. 15:3, and "the ascent of Akrabbim" in Num. 34:4.
There is another "Maaleh-acrabbim" mentioned in Judges 1:36, "The Amorite border ran from Maaleh-acrabbim to Sela, and above." This was the border between the Amorites (Philistines) on the coastal plain and the tribe of Dan in the hills southwest of Ephraim.
And your border shall turn from the south to the ascent of Akrabbim and pass on to Zin and the going forth thereof shall be from the south to Kadeshbarnea and shall go on to Hazaraddar and pass on to Azmon numbers:34:4

The scorpion man is an often overlooked, yet vital aspect, of the Gate Walkers path. Throughout many aspects of history and religion, as noted above, the Scorpion has been associated with Passages, transformations, and the ‘step’ across to another way of seeing things.
As in Gilgamesh passing from his previous to possible immortality by crossing the mountains of the scorpion.
The Scorpion Man himself, the being dealt with when Walking that Realm, is an invaluable source of knowledge concerning the Gates and that Which Is Outside.
He speaks secret methods and courses among the Zonei, because he sees them from beneath. Just as he can teach much on walking safely in most Dread Ganzir. And none may journey beyond the Zonei into the realms of the Annunaku without his lessons.

The first time I went to the Scorpion Man was the New Moon before my first foray into the Gate of Her Most Holy Majesty, Inanna. The formula for entering his realm is thus,
On the darkest hour of the New Moon, stand within your temple in complete darkness. Recite firmly nine times, the name AKRABU. Then fall to the floor and enter his realm astrally as you would with a gate.
However, the Scorpion Man’s realm has no gatekeeper to grant you entrance. It is given freely. The only thing which may stop you would be encountering his Wife, Lady Scorpion. She kills instantly.

I performed the proper incantation and procedure and fell to the floor. I projected immediately and found myself in a cavern lit only by luminescent fungus on the wet walls. I began walking forward, following small furrows in the sandy floor.
I walked for what seemed to be long minutes when a rumbling came up from behind me. All at once, the cavern walls had vanished and were replaced by what appeared similar to the walls of an Egyptian tomb. Beneath and behind me, the sand floor was spilling away into nothingness. I began running down this corridor, barely staying ahead of whatever oblivion lay below.
At last I reached the end of the hallway. I came into a massive room. It was an underground chamber of staggering size. Nothing could be seen above except a small pinpoint of blue light.
Ahead of me was a wide, stone bridge. To the left and right were statues of figures which looked like the Hermit card of the Rider-waite tarot.
I ventured forth to the edge of the bridge and was assaulted by what seemed an infinite number of screams. Human screams of agony. I looked over the edge of the bridge and into the chasm that it crossed. Ganzir and Abyss lay below.
As I crossed the Bridge, a figure appeared. He wore a long, hooded black robe and carried a single glowing lantern. I approached him and told him my name. He nodded and said in a voice like dead leaves crunching, “I am Akrabu. Welcome’’
He led me across the Bridge and allowed me six questions. Neither the questions or answers may I share.

Just remember one thing. Fear must not go with you into this working. Fear is the nectar of his Wife. Appreciate what can be learned from the Scorpion Man. He’s overlooked far to often on this Path.

Peace,
Lugal Nosotro Tehuti.

This post has been edited by Nosotro Tehuti: Feb 22 2007, 08:06 PM

Scorpion Man pt.2

I would now like to speak further of the dangers of going to Akrabu.

The first and greatest danger is his mate, The Scorpion Queen. It states clearly in the sacred texts that her 'touch is death'. What must be understood is the nature of the death that she offers. It is not the death of the physical flesh, but the death of the spiritual body. Just as a real scorpion kills with poison, so does she.
It infects the astral body and hence the energy centers of the body, greatly reducing or paralyzing magickal ability. She must be avoided.
To do so there are no incantations or proper paths. Rather, one must abolish any trepidation or fear held concerning entering Akrabu's dark lair. To the Scorpion Queen, such fear smells like weakness, and she will not hesitate to attack.
Firstly she gains the food of your power, which she consumes. Secondly, she keeps the unworthy from the realm of Husband. She may be thought of as the Test. The Hidden Inquisitor of Akrabu's realm. All who enter are subject to her judgment, whether they realize she judges them or not.

As for other dangers of Akrabu's lair, they are less troublesome. The Enterer may encounter soldier scorpions, who will attack with venom and blades. These soldiers can be a trouble to deal with if one is knew to astral combat, but their power truly is not very great. This is one of the reasons that the Bandar is of utmost importance for the Priest Walking any of the Gates or pseudo-gates.
Should you get in trouble when fighting on the astral, it is Bandar who will pull you out before any critical harm is done. When going into Akrabu's realm, be sure to have Bandar summoned and ready for the working. However, know that Bandar will not protect you from the Scorpion Lady, as any harm she does is justified, as per her role as Judge.

Good Luck in the Realm of Akrabu. And remember, the influence of the Elder Gods is lessened on that night which you Walk Akrabu. You may only enter on the darkest hour of the New Moon, when the sky is purely black. It is his night, and his realm.
Peace,
Lugal Nosotro Tehuti.

Once acquainted with The Scorpion King you do not have to wait for the New Moon to speak with him. There are many times when at night the moon has not yet risen or has descended beyond the horizon. During these times he is just as easily summoned. Again you need to have spoken with him before on a New Moon before this works.

Peace!