Why Beauty is Essential to Magick and Life Thelemic Philosophy Ordo Templi Orientis Thelemic Way of Life February 6, 2019October 10, 20212 By Frater Entelecheia One of the great advantages of religious ceremony is that it mixes both dogmatic and creative elements. The dogma comes from the script of the ritual, the authority behind it, and the sedimented tradition it represents. The creative dimension comes from whatever aesthetic touch is brought to the
Many Truths and Many Spirits: A detailed response to Keith Readdy’s Book Thelemic Philosophy Ordo Templi Orientis Thelemic Way of Life January 21, 2019October 10, 202124 by Frater Αγάπη και Φως Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the law. Introduction I want to start by saying that I am an initiate of the O.T.O. and have been for over 20 years. I love my Holy Order and am committed to this for life. I have worked in multiple lines
Can a Thelemite be a Conservative? Thelemic Philosophy Ordo Templi Orientis Thelemic Way of Life January 20, 2019October 10, 20215 by Frater Bec Pluribus Impar Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law. Our beloved brother Lon DuQuette wrote an article entitled "Can a Thelemite be a Liberal?" and treated the subject with his usual sense of humor. I and my colleagues have felt a different question is more
The Orgasmic Ordeal: Sexual Magic in Thelema Thelemic Philosophy Ordo Templi Orientis Thelemic Magick Thelemic Way of Life Thelemic Yoga January 5, 2019October 10, 202114 by Fra. In Sterquiliniis Invenitur “If the doors of perception were cleansed every thing would appear to man as it is, Infinite. For man has closed himself up, till he sees all things thro' narrow chinks of his cavern.” ― William Blake, The Marriage of Heaven and Hell Sexual magic is a magical
Sexual Abuse, Child Abuse, and Consent in Thelema Thelemic Philosophy Ordo Templi Orientis Thelemic Way of Life November 20, 2018October 10, 20219 by Fr. Enatheleme Aleister Crowley did and said many things relating to his personal life and interests that are not Thelemic. His misogyny is a good example of this: in his diaries and personal reflections you can find pages and pages of hostility towards women, but the Thelemic literature is consistently
Laborare est Orare: The Prayer of Labor Thelemic Philosophy Ordo Templi Orientis Thelemic Way of Life September 3, 2018October 10, 20214 by Frater Enatheleme Note: This essay was originally written in Anno Legis IV:xv, and published first published in Lion & Serpent 12, No. 1. It has been revised and expanded for the broader audience and context of Thelemic Union, in celebration of Labor Day in the U.S., Anno Legis V:iv. Mother of fertility on
The Case Against Trump Supporters in the OTO Thelemic Philosophy Ordo Templi Orientis Thelemic Way of Life August 26, 2018October 10, 202141 by IAO131 Recent debates about racism and sexual harassment have sparked a lot of conflict in the OTO and in occult circles in general. One trend that has been emerging lately is a far-right element in society in general, and occult circles in the microcosm, of more vocally defending neo-Nazis (as
5 Things To Expect After Leaving OTO Thelemic Philosophy Ordo Templi Orientis Thelemic Way of Life August 18, 2018October 10, 202119 by Marco Visconti Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law. Disclaimer: this article could be titled “5 Things To Expect After Leaving The Golden Dawn”, especially the David Griffin variation. Or “5 Things To Expect After Leaving Asatru”. Some, if not all, the reasons behind the decision of
Addressing Harassment in Ordo Templi Orientis Thelemic Philosophy Ordo Templi Orientis Thelemic Way of Life June 3, 2018October 10, 20217 by Brandy Williams O.T.O. US Grand Lodge Policy states: It is no secret that Aleister Crowley’s writings include a number of statements that are demeaning to women and to specific racial or ethnic groups. We make no attempt here to justify or explain away those statements. They are what they are, and
Fighting Sexism in Thelemic Communities Thelemic Philosophy Ordo Templi Orientis Thelemic Magick Thelemic Way of Life April 16, 2018October 10, 202120 By Frater Enatheleme At a time when civilization worldwide struggles to break the chains of patriarchy and outright oppression of women, our Thelemic communities are no exception. While debates over the question of Crowley's personal sexism may last decades, it is easy to observe that many localized groups of Thelemites are
