Book of the law is quite clear in noting that english has become the new holy writ and its alphabet must reveal a collection of symbols of power. A model of what a magical record should be, so far as accurate analysis and fullness are concerned. Thelema is a philosophy or religion based on the dictum, do what thou wilt as presented in aleister crowleys book of the law. I remember many a fond night i spent devouring the book of the law and especially the commentaries. The arcane archive the secret keys of the book of the law. The best sense of the word cosmology is the literal one, from the greek. Book of the law set thelemic trinity godform oils empressandhierophant. This is small collection is a great place to start learning about thelema. Jan 27, 2019 thelema is based on the writings of aleister crowley, particularly the book of the law, which was dictated to crowley in 1904 by a holy guardian angel called aiwass.
The intent of a thelemic mass is to administer the virtues to the people and establish the law of thelema, and establish the current of the new aeon among the people. In an ideal state, without jargon, without theology, what defines a thelemites perspective. Quoting the book of the law is the right of every thelemite. The chief of these is liber al vel legis, sub figura ccxx, commonly called the book of the law. Mar 19, 20 do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the law. May 31, 2018 in episode one of oz speaks as he will, i expand on the first episode about building a strong foundation in your study of thelema. He, as a thelemic personage, evolved from that of the beast of the book of revelation see the beast bible, whom crowley intuitively identified himself. This small book contains three chapters, each of which he claimed to have written in exactly one hour. Im familiar with much of the content of the book, but it is. Equinox of the gods march 20 the anniversary of the beginning of the aeon of horus in 1904 e. By his account, a possibly noncorporeal or praeterhuman being that called itself aiwass contacted him and dictated a text known as the book of the law or liber al vel legis, which outlined the principles of thelema. The revised content of this book is included in the law of thelemaquantum yoga see above. For five years thereafter crowley resisted the law of thelema and the mission of thelemic prophet laid upon him by aiwass, regarding the cairo working, as it is called, as an astral vision i.
The thelemic pantheon includes a number of deities focusing primarily on a trinity of deities adapted from ancient egyptian religion, who are the three speakers of the book of the law. The chief of these is liber al vel legis, sub figura ccxx, commonly called the. Central to crowleys system is a curious and enigmatic book known as the book of the law, also called liber al, liber legis, liber l, or ccxx 220. This thelemic law of rabelais was revived by aleister crowley in 1904 when crowley wrote the book of the law. The primary document of thelema, and the new aeon, is the book of the law, liber al vel legis sub figura ccxx you can read that document and more in liber legis the book of the law where you will find the complete text and manuscript of liber al vel legis, the book of the law, including the commentaries by aleister crowley. This is liber al vel legis, also known as the book of the law. The ethics of thelema is a free digital monograph, a collation of four important essays on this topic of living life in a thelemic way. It was written down by aleister crowley in cairo, egypt in the year 1904. The religion known as thelema was established with the writing of the book of the law. Thelema is a law of liberty that holds the keys to unlock the innate potential of every individual, to release ourselves from the burden of sorrow and fear, and to allow ourselves to be ourselves and rejoice therein. Every thelemite is expected to interpret the book, each for himself.
Although thelema is definitely a religion, it is a new kind of religion, one which accommodates a full range of individual beliefs, from atheism to polytheism. Any student of thelema or the occult should get their hands on this book now and study its meaning. Is it possible to describe the essential characteristics of living as a thelemite without the use of any technical terms or. Getting started with thelema part ii the order of thelemic. Intellectual rigor is not commonly associated with thelema, but books like this can change that impression.
The holy books of thelema contains the essence of the magical system of aleister crowley. A thelemic organization is any group, community, or organization based on or espousing thelemic philosophy or principles, or the philosophy or principles put forth in the book of the law. In the book of the law, crowley wrote, who calls us thelemites will do no wrong, if he look but close into the word. The ethics of thelema a collection of essays, featuring the law of liberty a tract of to mega qherion 666 that is a magus 9 2 a a the message of the master therion duty by aleister crowley liber libr. Teachings on human sexuality by the roman catholic church. It was written in cairo, egypt during his honeymoon with his new wife rose crowley nee kelly. The book the holy books of thelema 8 includes most of the books which thelemites consider to be crowleys inspired texts, and which form the canon of thelemic holy scripture. The law is for all contains much of his commentary on the book of the law. Crowleys system of thelema begins with the book of the law, which bears the official name liber al vel legis. She pointed out stele 666 in the boulaq museum, which has since come to have a meaning in thelemic mythology as an alternate form of the book of the law.
Though there is no official thelemic canon, the documents in class a could be viewed as such. In general, this will involve some physical form of communion in which food or wine is imbibed as an element of ritual, however other forms of communion may qualify as a mass. Crowley diende daarbij als schrijver en zijn vrouw ross kelly als medium. The primary document of thelema, and the new aeon, is the book of the law, liber al vel legis sub figura ccxx you can read that document and more in liber legis the book of the law where you will find the complete text and manuscript of liber al vel legis, the book of the law, including the commentaries by aleister crowley read about the reception of the book of the law genesis libri al. English is prevalent as a spoken language in all the countries of the expanding industrial world. In thelema quotes 9, we look at the various references to the book of revelation, a. The book of the law was dictated to crowley through the cosmic mediation of ouarda the seer, via the agency of the intelligence named. Book of the law magical philosophy of thelema ordo astri. It is forbidden to discuss the literal meaning of the verses without claiming the grade hermit. The following holidays are celebrated by thelemites worldwide. This book is a free download, like our digital copies of in the continuum and black pearl. The technical discussion of the book of the law through applied thelemic science is a necessity but limited to the grades lover and hermit. Although thelema is definitely a religion, it is a new kind of religion, one which accommodates a full range.
Note how strong the evidence of this is in the world around us today. There is no way i could fit these topics and describe them all in this video. Aleister crowley, liber al vel legis the book of the law. Law of liberty, the this is a further explanation of the book of the law in reference to certain ethical problems. Crowley is considered a prophet, and his works are the only ones considered canonical. May 01, 2019 though there is no official thelemic canon, the documents in class a could be viewed as such. Het boek liber al vel legis, beter bekend onder zijn engelse titel the book of the law. Tackling the book of thoth and the book of the law with little bits of magick without tears sprinkled in should keep you busy for a year or two on their own. Books on magick and the occult ordo astri imprimatur. As it says in the book of the law, remember all ye that existence is pure joy. Jul 04, 2012 thelema is a law of liberty that holds the keys to unlock the innate potential of every individual, to release ourselves from the burden of sorrow and fear, and to allow ourselves to be ourselves and rejoice therein. Liber al vel legis commonly known as the book of the law, is the central sacred text of thelema, allegedly written down from dictation mostly by aleister. He was definetly a racist but thelema is not about being like crowley is about being your trough self.
Liber aleph is another important book of commentary on the law. Im thelemic faith crowley was just a channel for the class a books that make the foudation of thelemic believe. Thelema from conjoined creations edition of the holy books of. In the comment appended to the book of the law it is stated that. The following notes on thelemic theology are based primarily on the writings of aleister crowley. He then dictated a sacred text to crowley called the book of the law. Though many books have ostensibly been written on crowleys philosophy, this might well be the first one truly accessible to an intelligent reader with no prior or current interest in the occultyet the law of thelema nowise pretends that ones true will can be ascertained without the patient utilization of esoteric techniques. The number 93 is of great significance in thelema, founded by english author and occultist aleister crowley in 1904 with the writing of the book of the law also known as liber al vel legis the central philosophy of thelema is in two phrases from liber al. Confessions is his autobiography and excellent reading also. To ask other readers questions about the book of the law, please sign up. The religion is founded upon the idea that the 20th century marked the beginning of the aeon of horus, in which a new ethical code. Thelema is based on the writings of aleister crowley, particularly the book of the law, which was dictated to crowley in 1904 by a holy guardian angel called aiwass. Thoth tarot deck is crowleys design and bar none it is the best tarot deck.
The topic at hand, needless to say, is a very complex one but orpheus does a superb job and makes the subject accessible and easy to understand. This will be done via video conference and the connection details will be posted on our discord server before the event. It is the only holy book that aleister crowley claimed to have had no part in the authorship of. This book contains both the word thelema in greek as well as the phrase do what thou wilt. You may regard the establishment of the law of thelema as an essential element of your true will, since, whatever the ultimate nature of that will, the evident condition of putting it into execution is freedom from external interference. The book of the law liber al vel legis sub figura ccxx, sometimes called liber al vel legis, liber al or simply the book of the law, is the most important document in thelemic literature. These books were inspired or class a material, which means they were meant to be transmitted to the public in the form in which they were originally written. The word is the english transliteration of the koine greek noun.
Jan 05, 2018 do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the law. These notes are not intended as interpretation or commentary on the book of the law outside the bounds of the prophets writings, nor do they represent a definitive statement of thelemic belief. The book includes a comprehensive glossary of egyptian, qabalistic and thelemic terminology essential to the study of the book of the law. Thelema simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Join us for our annual celebration of the first day of the writing of the book of the law. Therions female counterpart is babalon, another thelemic deity. Is it possible to describe the essential characteristics of living as a thelemite without the use of any technical terms or implying any kind of metaphysical system. The holy text that forms the basis of crowleys belief system, thelema, was transmitted to him by the entity known as aiwass over the course of three fateful april. Several modern organizations of various sizes claim to follow the tenets of thelema. Liber dcccxiii vel araritaan account of the hexagram and the method of reducing it to the unity and beyond. Interpretation of those texts is left up to individual believers. Three days of the writing of the book of the law april 8, 9, 10. Aleister crowley books for beginners aristocrats of the soul.
The book of the law among the holy books of thelema, the chief is the book of the law. Aleister crowley developed the belief system of thelema following a strange series of experiences in 1904. This book is a superb introduction to magick as a whole but it maintains its focus on thelemic magick so bu reading the book the reader can kill two birds with one stone and learn about both topics. In episode one of oz speaks as he will, i expand on the first episode about building a strong foundation in your study of thelema. Occultism as a whole would take days or even years of study. Liber al vel legis, also known as the book of the law, is the foundational text for thelema. All questions of the law are to be decided only by appeal to my writings, each for himself. Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the law and love is the law, love under will. It is fairly short and has often been issued in pamphlet form. Jul 26, 2011 the commentary to the book of the law, ii.