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2014-12-25T12:58:16-07:00

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Gnostic priestess prayer

Last updated on: December 25, 2014 at 12:58 pm By Brandy Williams

As the Gnostic Mass begins the woman in the role of the priestess waits out of sight. The congregation recites the Gnostic Creed. When I am priestess I quietly recite the creed along with them. Just before I enter the temple I recite this prayer to help me transition from my everyday self to the ritual role. Read more

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2014-05-22T06:07:00-07:00

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When Rose Kelly heard voices

Last updated on: May 22, 2014 at 6:07 am By Brandy Williams

What we lack is Rose's own description of her experience. Crowley said he heard Aiwass speaking from behind his shoulder. Did Rose? When did she know the voice was not Horus - when did he speak his name? What did she think the voice represented? Did she also experience the entity as her Higher Self? Did she hear it even when her husband wasn't making an invocation? Read more

2014-12-25T12:58:58-07:00

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Intro to Thelema – Three Recommended Books

Last updated on: December 25, 2014 at 12:58 pm By Brandy Williams

If you are interested in learning about Thelema, where do you start? Aleister Crowley wrote prodigiously and his works can fill an entire bookshelf. Is there one book that can fill you in on the basic ideas? Here are three books to choose from to get you started on your reading and practice. Read more

Thelema

2014-05-15T15:56:33-07:00

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East and West

Last updated on: May 15, 2014 at 3:56 pm By Brandy Williams

Does the West exist? It is, is it useful, accurate, and inclusive to speak of magic as having Western and Eastern branches? Read more

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2020-04-09T14:33:57-07:00

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Do What Thou Wilt

Last updated on: April 9, 2020 at 2:33 pm By Brandy Williams

If you attend any meeting of Thelemites someone is likely to say “Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law,” which is always answered by “Love is the law, love under will.” What does that mean? Read more

Thelema

2014-12-25T13:01:33-07:00

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Aleister Crowley’s Voice

Last updated on: December 25, 2014 at 1:01 pm By Brandy Williams

Did you know that we actually have a recording of Crowley’s physical voice? Read more

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Crowley

2014-05-06T06:17:04-07:00

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Happy anniversary Patheos! #‎Patheos5Yrs

Last updated on: May 6, 2014 at 6:17 am By Brandy Williams

Happy anniversary Patheos! Read more

Thelema

2014-12-25T13:41:33-07:00

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Review: Abraxas 5

Last updated on: December 25, 2014 at 1:41 pm By Brandy Williams

The fifth issue of Abraxas: International Journal of Esoteric Studies contains treasures. Its luscious pages encourage the reader to turn slowly, savoring each new discovery. Read more

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2014-12-25T13:01:02-07:00

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Thelema and Golden Dawn

Last updated on: December 25, 2014 at 1:01 pm By Brandy Williams

I am a Thelemite. I am also a Golden Dawn initiate. I see these as complementary rather than competitive, and I'm in good company! Read more

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initiation

2014-12-25T13:02:45-07:00

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Top Three Kindle Biographies of Crowley

Last updated on: December 25, 2014 at 1:02 pm By Brandy Williams

Who was Aleister Crowley? He's been called a genius and the wickedest man in the world. Since he died in 1947, more than half a century ago, few if any are alive who actually knew him. Fortunately those who did know him left many documents, and he left a wide variety of writing himself, including volumes of his magical diaries, all rich materials for biographies. Read more

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