earlier grades (Zelator through Philosophus) with their newfound knowledge before passing to the Adeptus Major degree, as a full-fledged adept. A∴A∴ Aleister Crowley, who formed the A∴A∴, restructured the Golden Dawn system. This system still holds to three forms of adept. Student Probationer—The Order of the Golden Dawn-- Neophyte Zelator Practicus Philosophus Dominus Liminis—The order of the RC (Rose Cross)-- Adeptus Minor Adeptus Major Adeptus Exemptus Babe of the Abyss—The Order of the S. S. (Silver Star)-- Magister Templi Magus Ipsissimus Temple of Set The Temple of Set calls their steps degrees, and places adept second. Its system is as follows: Setian ( First Degree ) Adept ( Second Degree ) Priest / Priestess ( Third Degree ) Magister / Magistra Templi ( Fourth Degree ) Magus / Maga ( Fifth Degree ) Ipsissimus / Ipsissima ( Sixth Degree ) Illuminates of Thanateros Also distinguished as degrees, the Illuminates of Thanateros, is a newer style of magic called chaos magic, which places adept closer to the top of their system. 4° Neophyte 3° Initiate 2° Adept 1° Magus Ceremonial magic and theurgic practices Those who practice esoteric arts such as theurgy and Kabbalah are familiar with the word 'adept.' In the traditions of esoteric Christianity and ceremonial magic, an adept is one who is skilled or profound, but not a master in these arts. See also Apprentice Adept, a series of fantasy/science fiction novels by Piers Anthony Initiation Mystery cult Rosicrucianism Siddha Western esotericism Notes References Bailey, Alice A.: Initiation Human and Solar. New York: Lucis Publishing Company, 1997. Blavatsky, H. P.: Isis Unveiled. Theosophical University Press, 1998. Eshelman, James A.: The Mystical & Magical System of the A∴A∴. Los Angeles: College of Thelema, 2000. Leadbeater, Charles W.: The Inner Life. The Theosophical Publishing House, 1978. Regardie, Israel: The Complete Golden Dawn System of Magic. Scottsdale, AZ, USA: Falcon Press, 1984. Magic (supernatural)