1.) An American black metal band wit… Read Full Bio ↴There are 2 bands named "Absu":
1.) An American black metal band with a sound comprised of both thrash and death metal. Formed in Plano, Texas in 1989, the band's name was originally "Dolmen" but this was soon changed to "Absu", drawing thematic influence from esoteric middle-eastern and Celtic mythology. They recorded four albums and an EP from 1993 to 2001. After the release of Tara in 2001 the band was put on hiatus as guitarist and bassist Equitant Ifernain and Shaftiel departed, citing musical differences and disinterest in the band, respectively.
The current line-up is:
Proscriptor McGovern - Vocals (lead), Drums (Proscriptor, ex-Melechesh, ex-Judas Iscariot)
Vis Crom - Guitars (Rumpelstiltskin Grinder, ex-Armageddon, ex-Evil Divine)
Ezezu - Vocals (backing), Bass (ex-Panzram)
In 2007, Proscriptor resurrected Absu, announcing a new line-up and a new (self-titled) album was released in 2009.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2.) Black metal band from Italy, released only one demo:
Catacomba, Opera I Demo, 1993
Later changed their name to Void of Naxir
Magic Square Cipher
Absu Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
The strict ardour
Loshu is expecting
The first of the six
The essence of Saturn
Yesod and Moon
Five breaks silence
The stabilization
The lamp courier
Three Wands and Three Adepts
Six equates strife
Tripareth and Yî King
Scorpio: Son of Sun
Gratify master keys to two gates of initiation
24th Hexagram
4th line formed: Sacrament
Binah drawn, harmonized to six times: 24th
Hexagram
All planets are arranged
Tripareth reaffirmed
Six concentric in the cube
Lunar path?
The hits of the Swords inside the magic(k)
Square
Represents the cosmos and energy
The temper of the inquisitor
Represents the Phallus and the prince-priest
The six of Swords is the symbol of the Sun
Showing the full establishment
Their points touch the hedge of the cipher
TO META OHPION!
The six of Swords is the symbol of the Sun
Showing the full establishment
Their points touch the hedge of the cipher
TO META OHPION!
Their points touch the hedge of the cipher
TO META OHPION!
Absu's song Magic Square Cipher is a dense exploration of esoteric concepts and mystical symbolism, interwoven with intricate wordplay and enigmatic references. The lyrics begins with a focus on balance, emergence, and strict ardour, and then transitions into an emphasis on the Loshu, a traditional Chinese diagram that consists of a magic square of nine numbers. The "first of the six" likely refers to the initial number in the magic square, and the "essence of Saturn" and "Yesod and Moon" suggest connections to ancient astrological and alchemical traditions.
The lyrics then turn to the idea of a system that cannot be closed by a single square, but requires multiple breaks and stabilizations. The "lamp courier" could be interpreted as a reference to the Hermetic concept of the lamp that guides the initiate through the darkness of the unknown. The "Three Wands and Three Adepts" may refer to the triadic structure of initiation, while the "six equates strife" suggests that this process of initiation can be challenging and transformative. The lyrics then mention the Tripareth and Yî King, two important esoteric systems, before moving into the astrological sign of Scorpio, which is said to be ruled by the Sun.
The final part of the lyrics deals with the magic square itself, with mentions of the Swords, which could refer to the suit of Swords in Tarot or be a general reference to cutting or dividing. The symbolism of the Phallus and the prince-priest suggests a connection to ancient fertility cults, while the "TO META OHPION!" may be a reference to the Greek term for "beyond the serpent," a reference to transcending the limitations of the material world.
Line by Line Meaning
The balance emergence
The arrival of a state of equilibrium
The strict ardour
The intense devotion and discipline required
Loshu is expecting
The numerological puzzle known as Loshu is anticipating something
The first of the six
The initial step in a series of six
The essence of Saturn
The fundamental nature of the planet Saturn
Yesod and Moon
The spheres of Yesod and the Moon in the Kabbalistic Tree of Life
There is not a square to close the system
The system cannot be fully enclosed by a square
Five breaks silence
The number five interrupts the silence or stillness of the system
The stabilization
The achievement of a balanced, stable state
The lamp courier
The one who brings illumination or enlightenment
Three Wands and Three Adepts
The three Wands and three Adepts of the Tarot, symbolizing power and mastery
Six equates strife
The number six represents conflict or struggle
Tripareth and Yî King
The Tripareth and the I Ching in Chinese philosophy
Scorpio: Son of Sun
Scorpio, which is associated with the Sun
Gratify master keys to two gates of initiation
The keys to two gates of initiation are satisfying or fulfilling
24th Hexagram
The 24th hexagram in the I Ching, which relates to return or coming back
4th line formed: Sacrament
The fourth line of the hexagram forms the symbol of a sacred or holy ritual
Binah drawn, harmonized to six times: 24th Hexagram
The Kabbalistic sphere of Binah is connected to the 24th hexagram, repeated six times
All planets are arranged
The planets are organized in a specific manner
Tripareth reaffirmed
The Tripareth is confirmed or strengthened
Six concentric in the cube
Six circles within a cube shape
Lunar path?
Is this related to the path of the Moon?
The hits of the Swords inside the magic(k) Square
The successful use of the Swords in the magical square
Represents the cosmos and energy
Symbolizes the universe and its forces
The temper of the inquisitor
The attitude or disposition of the inquisitor or questioner
Represents the Phallus and the prince-priest
Symbolizes the male energy and a high-ranking religious figure
The six of Swords is the symbol of the Sun
The Tarot card Six of Swords represents the Sun
Showing the full establishment
Demonstrating complete establishment or success
Their points touch the hedge of the cipher
The edges of the symbols touch the border or boundary of the code
TO META OHPION!
Possible incantation or exclamation with unknown meaning
Contributed by Elizabeth N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.