Liber Oz Fest 2018: Address from Lon Milo DuQuette Thelemic Philosophy Ordo Templi Orientis Thelemic Magick Thelemic Way of Life June 30, 2019October 10, 20213 by Lon Milo DuQuette Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law. I’d first like to thank Sister Jen, Knights Templar Oasis, and everyone at Liber OZ Fest for inviting me to be part of the activities this weekend. I bring greetings from St. Constance of the Well, Our Lady
Charity in Thelema: Contributing to the Greater Community Thelemic Philosophy Ordo Templi Orientis Thelemic Way of Life March 4, 2019October 10, 20212 by IAO131 Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law. Prologue Before even beginning to discuss the extent that contributing to the greater community is part of Thelema, it should be acknowledged that the “alpha and omega” of Thelema is Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of 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
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
The Revival of Tolerance in Thelema Thelemic Philosophy Ordo Templi Orientis Thelemic Way of Life December 25, 2017October 10, 20213 by Ash93 "Have respect also to the Will of thy Fellow, not hindering him in his way save as he may overly jostle thee in thine. For by the Practice of this Tolerance thou shalt come sooner to the Understanding of this Equality of all Things in Our Lady Nuit,
Large, Strong & Diverse: Why Culture is Key Thelemic Philosophy Ordo Templi Orientis December 13, 2017October 10, 20213 By Frater Entelecheia Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law. There is a fundamental force that operates throughout all organizations. It is the law of our stability and growth, and failure to fully grasp its operation keeps O.T.O. bodies small and homogeneous. But understanding the operation of
OTO Initiation is a Path of Service Thelemic Philosophy Ordo Templi Orientis Thelemic Way of Life December 3, 2017October 10, 20216 by Reverend Clay Fouts Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law. A recent discussion brought up the topic of why OTO sees so much attrition among its initiate members, especially at the more junior degrees. This question is one that as a sitting lodge master and a local
