Happy First Night of the Prophet and his Bride! Today is the 120th anniversary of the marriage of Aleister Crowley and Rose Edith Kelly (Soror Ouarda), who played a critical role in the Cairo Working, which led to the reception of The Book of the Law. “A feast for the first night of the Prophet
Comments Off on Greetings of the First Night of the Prophet and His BrideHospitalization rates and death rates from COVID continue to decline around the country, but COVID hasn’t gone away yet; and the symptoms of long COVID can be quite debilitating. Although it’s getting increasingly rare to see people wearing masks out in public, it’s still a pretty good idea; especially in crowded gatherings where people have
Comments Off on Masking up at NOTOCONGreetings of the June (Northern) Solstice! Today at 14:58 UTC, the Sun will be at 90° ecliptic longitude, at its most northerly position relative to Earth, directly above the Tropic of Cancer; where it will enter the sign of Cancer, the cardinal sign of Water. It will be the longest day of the year in the northern
Comments Off on Solstice GreetingsDo what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law. I’d like to acknowledge the recent death of author and film-maker Kenneth Anger, Frater FOCUS! IX°, XI° O.T.O., who died on May 11. Brother Anger lived an amazing life, well worthy of celebration. This video is probably his final interview. Unto him may there
Comments Off on Kenneth AngerDo what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law.The Electoral College met on April 22nd, and a few acknowledgements are in order. Therefore: Congratulations to Br. JC on his appointment as Master of Ayin Camp, which was newly chartered in the Valley of Louisville, KY. Congratulations to Fr. Nihil Omnium on his appointment
Comments Off on April TransitionsI’ve updated most of the E.G.C. rituals on the Rituals page to accommodate potential use by a Deacon Sacerdote.
Comments Off on Update to E.G.C. RitualsSalutations on the third day of the Feast for the Three Days of the Writing of the Book of the Law! “My altar is of open brass work: burn thereon in silver or gold!”
Comments Off on Greetings of the Third Day of the Writing of the Book of the Law!Given the recent announcement that Narcan (naloxone HCl) will soon be available as an over-the-counter medication, I would like to see our local bodies have it on hand for emergency use. Narcan is a medication that can reverse the effects of opioid overdose, and has been proven to save lives. As a community that prioritizes
Comments Off on NARCANFelicitations on this second day of the Feast for the Three Days of the Writing of the Book of the Law! “A feast every day in your hearts in the joy of my rapture! A feast every night unto Nu, and the pleasure of uttermost delight!”
Comments Off on Greetings of the Second Day of the Writing of the Book of the Law!Greetings and blessings on this the 119th annual commemoration of the First Day of the Three Days of the Writing of the Book of the Law! At noon on April 8, 1904 in his flat in the Būlāq district of Cairo, Egypt, Aleister Crowley–following the instructions of Ouarda the Seer (his wife, Rose Edith Kelly)–sat down
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