r/thelema

I've been studying Thelema for a several years now, and I want to follow the "correct way" by receiving an initiation and doing the practice.

But of course there isn't any lodge near me. It's possible to belong to any lodge, school, lineage etc.. online?

I've recently been looking into the A..A and didn't realize their are so many branches/lineage's out there. I've reached out to a couple already and plan to reach out to a few more to gather as much information as I can. But I'd also like to gather information and opinions from someone other than the contact person of said branch. Can anyone explain the different lineage's of each branch? I'd be very interested in hearing opinions on each branch and lineage also. Are there any current or past students of the A..A here? I'm in the US (CA). Any info is much appreciated

What are the obstacles to the attainment of the Will? There are many, but they may be grouped into certain primary divisions. And the name of every one of them is FEAR.

1. Fear of Incompetence

"I would like to, but I could never do it."

This is the flimsiest of excuses; — a narcissistic pap poisoning creation at its source. Confidence, enthusiasm, belief and egotism are the roots of creation.

BELIEVE IN YOURSELF.

That is the first rule. Humility can come later. Applaud yourself to yourself. Be proud — you are unique, and marvelously made. There is none other like you.

2. Fear of the Opinion of Others

"What would people say?"

What people? What would they say? To hell with them. Every genius that lighted the world has outraged public opinion. Do you fear that pack of cards?

BE YOURSELF.

Be true to yourself; be honest; enjoy yourself; go your own way, the way of the stars.

3. Fear of Hurting Others

"Mother wouldn't want me to — !”

Are you yourself or another? Whose life do you live? To whom are you responsible? Who is your master? Shall we ban cigarettes because they make Mrs. Grundy cough, hang lumber dealers because Christ was crucified, and rend Edison because Johnny was electrocuted?

Does it kill mother when you stay out until one? Is hubby so dreadfully hurt over that flirtation, and wifey in tears about the blonde? This is a subtle device of the slave master: “Do what I say or I'll feel badly."

EXPRESS YOURSELF.

Live your own life- follow your own star. As the Bible has it: “Forsake your father and mother.” “Let the dead bury the dead.” “Let the sick tend the sick.” But follow yourself, and no other christ or god. You are sufficient; you justify yourself; you

are your own reason:

THERE IS NO MORE NEEDED.

You should be polite about it; you may even be gentle about it. Wanton hurt is needless and gains nothing; but inner, inflexible strength, terribly gentle in its own right of expression, can and must follow its own Will as surely as a star follows its own orbit, undeterred and undisturbed by the wailing of inhabitants of minor satellites.

4. Fear of Insecurity

"I might lose my job."

This is the most paltry, the most despicable of the excuses — this slavish whine for daily bread: "Anything you say, masters. I'll be good; just feed me!"

HAVE FORTITUDE.

Be courageous, and the adventure of Life is yours. Failure — can there be an ultimate failure where manhood is sustained? Is not any failure in freedom better than any success in the Slave Pen?

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I’ve tried 3 times now to join the AA and they’ve rejected me so how can I increase my success with joining?

It makes many claims about Crowley but I don’t know if any are substantiated

For those experienced Left Hand Path /chaos magick practitioners for money and wealth, I'm curious about your ways...

-Not asking for moral opinions or basic manifestation advice, I’m interested in hearing about your exact processes that works for you...

Hi. I have what may be a stupid question but I am just starting out on this path and have begun to study Liber Resh.

Is it best to memorise all the words first before attempting the adorations or should I launch into the practice reading from the book? The latter would mean I can't do the signs while speaking.

So I just want to share an idea - The God(s) are/is beyond existence and nonexistence through paraconsistent logic/dialetheism. immanent and transcendent, Crowley quotes that explain this - “There is no part of me that is not of the Gods” “I am alone here there is no God where I am”

For those experienced with Left Hand Path /chaos magick practitioners, I'm curious about your ways...

-Not asking for moral opinions or basic manifestation advice, I’m interested in hearing about your exact processes that works for you...

Hello!

Have some of you already worked with Grady's Argentinum Aster? Is that a serious one?

El texto es el siguiente:

"Sin embargo mis servidores están enmascarados: tal vez aquel mendigo es un Rey. Un Rey puede escoger su vestidura como quiera: no hay prueba cierta: pero un mendigo no puede esconder su pobreza."

Liber Al Vel Legis, Capítulo II: 58