Franz Bardon - The Universal Master Key

The Universal Master Key By Franz Bardon 2013 Dieter Rilggeberg All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced, stored in a mechanical retrieval system, or transmitted in any form by electronic, video, laser, mechanical, photocopying, recording means or otherwise, in part or in whole, without the express written consent of the publisher, except for brief quotations embodied in critical articles for review. First English Edition 2013 ISBN 978-1-291-35513-0 Translated by permission from the German original: Notizen aus dem Bard on-Arbeitskreis in Prag, Hilfe zur Selbsterkenntnis - Intr ospekti on Translated by Gerhard Hanswille and Franca Gallo Published by: Faulks Books, Norwich 2013 Newly-Discovered Notes from the Bardon Study Group in Prague As compiled by Dieter Rilggeberg An Analysis of Positive and Negative Attributes in Accordance with the Four Elements Support for Introspection and Knowledge about Oneself 1958 Universal Master Key to Franz Bardon' s Initiation into Hermetics Table of Contents The Element of Fire 1. Will, Might and Power 2. Belief, Trust (Confidence) and Certainty 3 . Bravery 4.

Self-Control 5. Impetus, Fiery Vigour and Enthusiasm 6. Enthusiasm for the Magical Sciences and Arts 7. Courage 8. Effective Defence 9. Return to Health 10.

Magical Authority 11. Fervency or a Red-Glowing Fire 12. The Power of Decision-Making 13. Uncompromisingness 14. The Enterprising Spirit 15. Personal Strictness 16.

The Power of Expansion 17. The Sexual Connection between Man and Woman 18. Truth 19. Independency 20. Endurance and Perseverance 21. Concentrating on Thoughts, Feelings (Sentience) and Deeds 22.

Objectivity 23. Consequence 24. Enthusiasm for Self-sacrifice 25. Absolute Trust in Our Intelligence toward Others 26. Unyieldingness 27. Working Actively 28.

How Equilibrium gives us a Firm Hold on our Actions 29. Untouchability 30. Universality, Multi-Dimensionality 31. Strong Individuality 32. How to Attain Success 33. Control of our Subconscious 34.

The Meaning is Lost through Repetition 35. Self-Reliance, Certainty (Security), and Self-Confidence 36. Watchfulness 37. Hope 38. Magnanimity 39. The Removal of Unexpressed Passions and Wishes 40.

The Ability to Carry Out Anything The Element of Air 1. The Joy of Living 2. Unobtrusiveness 3. Refinement and Subtlety 4. Joy in the Success of Others 5. Generosity and Charity 6.

Observing a Foreign Opinion 7. Honest Work without Praise and Self-Praise 8. Concentrating our Attention Internally and Externally 9. Sublimity 10. Purity 11. Optimism 12.

Perceptive Faculty, Astuteness 13. Memory 14. Equanimity and Reason (Prudence) 15. Cheerfulness and Jocularity 16. Sincerity and Openness 17. Diligence 18.

Watchfulness 19. Industriousness and Hard Work 20. Sympathy and Friendship 21. Confidence and Trust 22. Friendliness and Affability 23. Alertness, Activity and Liveliness 24.

Adaptability 25. Differentiating between Advantages and Harmfulness 26. Gentleness and Moderation 27. Not being Conceited or Arrogant 28. Concealed Advice from People and Beings 29. Free of Worries 30.

Life in the Present, in the Eternal Now 31. The Right Remarks 32. Caution 33. The Right Judgment and the Right Conclusion 34. Skilfulness 35. Correct Logic 36.

Sound Consideration and Sound Intellect 37. Non-Interference 38. Good Behaviour toward Others 39. Acuity, Presence of Mind and General Orientation 40. Awareness of Mistakes and their Consequences 41. Analysing Problems 42.

Do not oppose our Destiny 43. The Work of our Elementals 44. Control of Our Thoughts 45. Acknowledgment of Truth 46. Do not be Accusatory 47. Never Over- or Underestimate Ourselves 48.

Justified and Correct Excuses 49. Interest in Creation 50. Thoughtful Consent or Approval 51. The Freshness of Spring 52. Clear Cognition and Cognisance 53. Spiritual Caution 54.

Eternal Youth 55. Genuine Progress 56. Freedom 57. Diversity The Element of Water 1. Kindness and Noble-Mindedness 2. Sincerity and Directness 3.

Love and Sympathy 4. Indifference vis-a-vis False Pity, Melancholy and Curiosity 5. Humility and Modesty 6. Absolute Calmness 7. Loyalty and Devotedness 8. Never be Offended 9.

Respect your Fellowman 10. Penetrability 11. Honesty 12. Blissfulness 13. Tolerance and Goodwill 14. Consciously Calling Forth Feelings 15.

Health: Healing through Magical, Cosmic Means 16. Fertility 17. Life, Rhythm and Mobility 18. Cold-bloodedness 19. Kindness and Amiability 20. Mercy 22. Mercy 22.

Self-Sacrifice 23. Yearning for the Highest Objective 24. Forgiveness and Balance 25. Gratefulness 26. A Joyful Crossing Over 27. Obedience 28.

Appropriate Attitude toward Departed Beings and Material Things 29. Criticism of Others 30. Do Not Complain 31. Two Realities and Absolute Truth 32. Rejecting Yearning for Success 33. In awe of God 34.

Justified Request for Help 35. Impartiality 36. Our Attitude towards Negative Attributes The Element of Earth 1. Cling to Nothing Transitory 2. Assessment of Oneself 3. Free of Ambition 4.

Equanimity 5. Level-Headedness and Composure 6. Conserving Our Energy 7. Pay Attention to Experiences 8. Justice, Righteousness 9. Proper Thinking and Judgment According to Truth 10.

Education and Introspection 11. Moderation 12. Respect the Attributes of Others 13. Keeping Your Promises 14. Peace 15. Asceticism 16.

Accuracy and Meticulousness 17. An Unbending Attitude and Steadfastness 18. Developing a Stable Character 19. The Consciousness 20. Agreeableness, Tolerability and Compatibility 21. Sobriety 22.

Methodology 23. Lawfulness 24. Good Deeds 25. Universal Objectivity 26. Taciturnity and Silence 27. Thriftiness 28.

Striving Only for Good 29. Reality 30. Harmony 31. Strictness with Oneself 32. Decent External Behaviour 33. Taking every Situation Seriously 34.

Intelligence and the Improvement of Our Character 35. Proper Assessment of our Negative Qualities Foreword by Martin Faulks In your hands you hold a work of incredible beauty, wisdom and power. Written by Franz Bardon, the most expert guide to the magical path that ever put pen to paper, The Universal Master Key is a text of poetry and inspiration in which Bardon teaches us the qualities we need to cultivate in our personality and what effects they have on the world around us, on our magical exercises, and on our interaction with the invisible world. Currently many magical practitioners believe they can gain results and develop powers without any effort or personal development. Some of these practitioners even mistake building an impressive persona and gaining notoriety for genuine spiritual evolution. It is for this reason I believe a text that reaffirms the Hermetic path as one of the cultivation of virtue is of great value.

In the work we are told that in a sense, each one of our virtues or vices acts as a talisman, which attracts certain forces and thus events into our life. This, in tum, affects how we interact with the spirits and with our fellow human beings. This is a fact that Franz Bardon hinted to in the section In Initiati on to Hermetics, where he talks about karma and states that magical development is an aspect of the laws of karma. The reason for this is because our karmic forces represent the elemental forces within our being which are under the control of external influences; those areas of ourselves that we have not mastered and are controlled by external forces or by our uncontrolled passions. For this reason, what you are about to read is extremely important for anyone on the magical path.