Obtaining an understanding of the True Will–the guiding principle that directs our lives and gives them purpose–is a central goal in Aleister Crowley’s system of spiritual attainment known as Thelema. In this interactive workshop, Thelemic teacher Dr. David Shoemaker will… Continue Reading
“William Blake Lodge, located in Baltimore, Maryland, has experienced some recent financial setbacks. Our planned fundraiser, the Flying Spaghetti Monster Dinner, became impossible to host due to some unexpected plumbing problems. This was soon followed by the recent social unrest,… Continue Reading
Telesterion started as a group of friends and alumni of the Eleusyve Rites of Eleusis presentations getting together to make music. Partly it was to perform the songs from the Rites live, partly to get out and play a few… Continue Reading
The civil disturbances in Baltimore, MD have loomed large on national and local news reports. Amidst many concerns about this situation OTO members have been concerned with the fate of William Blake Lodge which is located in west Baltimore —… Continue Reading
According to the Wikipedia article: ” Haitian Vodou is a henotheistic religion, although viewed by many Haitians as a cultural practice, widely practiced in the country of Haiti. Vodou as practiced in urban centres in Haiti and some cities in… Continue Reading
The “Midnight Terror Cave” is located to the south of Belmopan near the Mennonite community of Springfield in the Cayo District of Belize. It is an extensive subterranean complex that archaeologists theorize was used for a variety of ritual purposes… Continue Reading
Dangerousminds.net – our favorite source for entertaining and sometimes informative reportage on subcultural phenomena – just posted an appreciation of Man, Myth and Magic. This was originally a newsstand magazine in the UK, eventually repackaged as a 24 volume encyclopedia… Continue Reading
Here’s video footage of Seattle rockers Telesterion performing “Spirit of Tragedy” live at the Rendesvouz: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWwODDs75zA Telesterion started as a group of friends and alumni of the Eleusyve Rites of Eleusis presentations getting together to make music. Partly it was to… Continue Reading
Dating is an integral part of archaeology, however it’s expensive, inconvenient, and it takes weeks to get the information from the lab. Not anymore, a portable C-14 has been created for use in the field. http://digventures.com/2015/04/06/portable-carbon-dating-device-to-be-ready-by-2016/
In The Temple of Solomon The King Aleister Crowley sets the scene for the Reception of Liber AL: “I shall make what I may call an inventory of the furniture of the Temple, the circumstances of the case. I shall… Continue Reading