Thelemic Deities: Aeon. From Thelemapedia Categories: Thelema | Thelemic terms History is taken and broken down into a series of Aeons, each with its own dominant concept of divinity and its own "formula" of redemption and advancement.
Thelemapedia. Thelema 101 at Thelema 101. Thelema. The word thelema is the English transliteration of the Koine Greek noun θέλημα (pronounced [θélima]) "will", from the verb θέλω "to will, wish, purpose.
" As Crowley developed the religion, he wrote widely on the topic, producing what are collectively termed the Holy Books of Thelema. He also included ideas from occultism, Yoga and both Eastern and Western mysticism, especially the Qabalah.[8] Historical precedents[edit] The word θέλημα (thelema) is rare in classical Greek, where it "signifies the appetitive will: desire, sometimes even sexual",[9] but it is frequent in the Septuagint.[9] Early Christian writings occasionally use the word to refer to the human will,[10] and even the will of God's opponent, the Devil,[11] but it usually refers to the will of God.[12] One well-known example is in the "Lord's Prayer" (Matthew 6:10), “Your kingdom come.
Your will (Θελημα) be done, On earth as it is in heaven.” François Rabelais[edit] Francis Dashwood and the Hellfire Club[edit] True Will[edit] Aleister Crowley. After an unsuccessful attempt to climb Kanchenjunga and a visit to India and China, Crowley returned to Britain, where he attracted attention as a prolific author of poetry, novels, and occult literature.
In 1907, he and George Cecil Jones co-founded a Thelemite order, the A∴A∴, through which they propagated the religion. After spending time in Algeria, in 1912 he was initiated into another esoteric order, the German-based Ordo Templi Orientis (OTO), rising to become the leader of its British branch, which he reformulated in accordance with his Thelemite beliefs. Unicursal Hexagram. The unicursal hexagram is so-called because it can be drawn unicursally- that is, in one continuous movement.
This is significant when forming figures in ritual magick, where a continuous line is preferred to an interrupted movement. The symbol was devised by the Golden Dawn, and later adapted by Aleister Crowley as a device of personal significance. It is often worn by Thelemites as a sign of religious identification and recognition. The unicursal hexagram was created for the purpose of drawing the figure in one continuous movement, as the other magical polygons are created- the pentagram is one example. This is significant in ritual magick when invoking and banishing hexagrams must be made.
Theology of Thelma. Chief of AA and O.T.O., Karl Germer. Thelemic Booklist. Initiation » US Grand Lodge. The structure of O.T.O., like that of Freemasonry and the ancient mystery schools, is based on a staged series of initiations or degrees.
In the rituals of these degrees, O.T.O. seeks to instruct the individual by allegory and symbol in the profound mysteries of nature, and thereby to assist each initiate in discovering his or her own true identity. Initiation can be conferred only in a physical ceremony conducted by a properly chartered initiator. See the membership page for information on how to apply for initiation. Initiate membership is subdivided by degree. There are a total of 21 initiate degrees in O.T.O., including thirteen numbered degrees and eight un-numbered, intermediate degrees or sub-degrees. The Minerval Degree (0°) is an introductory Initiate degree in which the aspirant is considered an “honored guest” of O.T.O. rather than a full member. Thelemic Reading. Thelema Texts. Sacred-texts home Esoteric Neopaganism OCRT - Thelema Buy Books about Thelema Copyrights on these texts Additional and Related Texts.
The Libri of Aleister Crowley. Aleister Crowley (Oct. 12, 1875–Dec. 1, 1947) – however one judges him – was a fascinating man who lived an amazing life.
Holy Books. Introduction Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law.
Once upon a time there was a Great Wild Beast whose mighty roar could be heard all over a sleepy kingdom. The Book of the Law. Liber AL vel Legis sub figura CCXX as delivered by LXXVIII unto DCLXVI.
This book is the foundation of the new Aeon, and thus the whole of our Work. It was dictated in Cairo between noon and 1 P.M. on three successive days, April 8th, 9th, and 10th in the year of 1904. The Author called himself Aiwass, and claimed to be “the minister of Hoor-paar-kraat”; that is, a messenger from the forces ruling this earth at present. The elements are Nuit — Space — that is, the total of possibilities of every kind — and Hadit, any point which has experience of these possibilities. The third element is Horus, from whom we may come to perceive events as a continual growth partaking of both these principles. Liber 777 - 1. THE FOLLOWING is an attempt to systematize alike the data of mysticism and the results of comparative religion.
The skeptic will applaud our labours, for that the very catholicity of the symbols denies them any objective validity, since, in so many contradictions, something must be false; while the mystic will rejoice equally that the self-same catholicity all-embracing proves that very validity, since after all something must be true. Fortunately we have learnt to combine these ideas, not in the mutual toleration of sub-contraries, but in the affirmation of contraries, that transcending of the laws of intellect which is madness in the ordinary man, genius in the Overman who hath arrived to strike off more fetters from our understanding.
But we digress. “Give us this day our daily whisky, and just a wee drappie mair for luck!” Was sternly answered, “When you have given us this day our daily Knowledge-lecture.” Liber777.PDF. The Equinox Volume I. Magick Without Tears. Table of Contents Note: This hypertext edition of Magick Without Tears is based on a plaintext edition entered in 1988 by Bill Heidrick from the 1954 first edition, with a foreword by the original editor Karl J. Germer. The current (New Falcon) paper edition of this work was substantially abridged by editor F.I. Regardie. Omissions by Germer from the original letters have not been restored. Footnotes indicated by *, †, ‡, etc. by either Crowley or Germer. Liber B vel Magi sub figura I. One Star in Sight - Magick in Theory and Practice. Thy feet in mire, thine head in murk, O man, how piteous thy plight, The doubts that daunt, the ills that irk, Thou hast nor wit nor will to fight— How hope in heart, or worth in work?
No star in sight! Thy gods proved puppets of the priest. “Truth? All’s relation!” Science sighed. Thy cringing carrion cowered and crawled To find itself a chance-cast clod Whose Pain was purposeless; appalled That aimless accident thus trod Its agony, that void skies sprawled On the vain sod! All souls eternally exist, Each individual, ultimate, Perfect—each makes itself a mist Of mind and flesh to celebrate With some twin mask their tender tryst Insatiate. US Grand Lodge » Ordo Templi Orientis. Ordo Templi Orientis (O.T.O.) Castletower Domain. A∴A∴ A.·. A.·. A.·.A.·. | The Temple of Thelema. AN OPEN LETTERto All who seek the Light of Gnosisand the Pure Light of Truth "There are four gates to one palace; the floor of that palace is of silver and gold; lapis lazuli & jasper are there; and all rare scents; jasmine & rose, and the emblems of death. "...enter in turn or at once the four gates. " – Liber Legis, Cap. I, v. 51 Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law.
IF you have been seeking long — and especially if you are already familiar with the formal avenues of Initiation that have emerged in this century — then this present short letter may tell you most of what you need to know about the Temple of Thelema. If you do not understand the terms and references on these first two pages, then simply read on, in the pages that follow, where a more careful explanation will serve as your introduction.
In addition to the simple "Knowledge Lecture" teachings praemonstrated by the old Golden Dawn, we have added many additional teachings and practices. The Open Source Order of the Golden Dawn.