Astaphaios

Astaphaios is the seventh and lowest archon, ruling the Moon, the gate between the earth and the planetary spheres. In Gnostic thought the archons are jailers of the soul; the seeker learns their names in order to pass beyond them.

Uses

• Understanding what binds you
• Gnostic ascent meditation

Planet

Moon

Order

7 of 7, from the highest sphere

Source

Irenaeus, Against Heresies I.30; Origen, Against Celsus VI.31

Working with it

In meditation, picture the sphere of Moon as a gate. Name Astaphaios, name what this sphere holds you with, and in your mind set it down and pass through.