All that I am about to say unto you now is not superfluous, because it is certain that any one who shall have observed with a true heart and firm resolution the advice which I have given regarding Spirit Magic will be instructed with so much thoroughness and clearness by his Astral Guides that no doubtful point will present itself which he will not be able easily to clear up of himself.

The student will also be sufficiently shown how on every or any occasion he who operateth should comport himself as regardeth the Spirits; that is to say, as their Lord and not as their Servitor; neither should you be unreasonable or mean, seeing that you are not treating with men but with Spirits, of whom each one knoweth more than you all together.

Now if you shall make some demand unto a Spirit and he shall refuse to execute it, first well and carefully examine and consider whether it be in the power and nature of the Spirit to whom you make such demand to fulfill same. For one Spirit knoweth not all things, and that which appertaineth unto the one another knoweth not. For this reason see that ye will take heed before endeavoring to force them to perform a matter. Yet if, however, the Inferior Spirits be disobedient you shall call their Superiors and remind them of the oaths which they have taken unto you and of the chastisement which awaiteth the breaking of such vows.

And immediately, on beholding your steadfastness, they will obey you; but should they not you ought then to invoke your Guardian Spirit, whose chastisement they will quickly feel. Yet, notwithstanding, you should never employ harsh means in order to have that which you can obtain by gentleness and courtesy.