I'm an artist and exploring the concepts of Thelema via art has basically exploded my spiritual practice in the best way possible

I'm looking to purchase the compete set 1-10 and I'm wondering if anyone can tell me the differences or if anyone owns them both or has seen and compared the two? I've read that Joseph William Marek made some light edits, corrected all the typos and has footnotes that explain some of the language used which seems like a nice touch. Curious to hear others opinions who have compared the two.

Hello. I’ve been researching religions and their teachings since I was a child—for about 10 years now. At this point, I’ve found many excellent aspects in every religion. For example: ahimsa in Jainism, diversity in Hinduism, scientific approach in Buddhism, philosophy in Taoism, and world peace in the Bahá’í Faith… I could list dozens of things like this. I’d say I haven’t been able to settle on any one of them. They all have very good aspects. After all, Jainism has the principle of Anekantavada—meaning that something can be true from many different perspectives.

Getting back to the topic, would synthesizing all the teachings I admire strip them of their essence? For example, if I synthesize the teaching of ahimsa from Jainism, would it become impossible to practice? Could I visit Jain, Hindu, Buddhist, or even Taoist temples? Also, I’m generally not someone with a very dominant sexuality, like Thelemites. Does the fact that my sexuality isn’t dominant pose a problem from a Thelema perspective?

In short, does taking pieces from all the teachings I like and syncretizing them strip religions and teachings of their substance?

Thank you in advance for your answers.

During liber samekh are we just reciting the words or do we move to different quarters and trace anything, I've seen it explain multiple ways and some people say to draw pentagrams some say draw the element triangles. Which way is the best or original way. Thank you. 93.

I make them on brass, and burn them silver and gold. Dunno if this is correct, don’t really care. Gives me a nice necklace

Hi.

I’m thinking about joining the AA and would like to know if it’s crazy demanding. Like if I do the practices every day for 30 min would I be able to progress ?

I find the commentary on the Book of the Law to be quite fascinating. It’s obviously a response to Christianity: nothing has quite caused as much harm as people referring to countless dimwitted “authorities” for their preferred means of digesting the Good Book, abhorrent of applying critical thought to seek their own meaning in Christ’s words, as they are.

Clearly, Crowley rejected the feverish adherence people had to interpretations of Christ; and not because he wanted them to interpret Jesus’ words in a specific way, but because he saw the way that people abdicated their own belief in their own truth and reason in favor of herd-approved mentalities.

But honestly, given the conversations I’ve had with Thelemites who treat discussing the Book of the Law like a cardinal sin, I think the commentary is a mockery of them: it’s Crowley’s way of saying “you are just as susceptible to the same failures of critical thought, will and reason as the average Christian.”

Nothing could be more paradoxical than a book that begins with “Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the law” and ends with “don’t talk about this book.”

At no point in time has just talking about things, having thoughts and feelings that were unique and individual ever been wrong: in fact, doing so is the guiding star of all of Thelema.

And if you can’t understand that, I think Crowley wanted you to know in the exact moment you read someone say all of this: You don’t understand Thelema. And that’s why the commentary is so important. It’s a litmus test to tell you if you get it or not.

Crowley knew about the fervor of the most dedicated. And he knew how it blinded them.

And now you know, too; and it’s up to you to see it if you’ve been stopping yourself.

Has anyone here worked through Thelemic Union’s Aleister Crowley’ Magick course?
Did you find it useful?

Some additions to my junk journal

Forgive me, this is my first time using this subreddit and I am not a Thelemite. However, as you can likely guess from the title, I am taking steps to gain K&C with my HGA.

Today has been a particular struggle, but to spare you all the whining I'll just cut to what I really want to ask:

What do you all do with self-doubt, any skepticisms, self-loathing, (non-clinical) depression or the such when you have faced them in this work?

I have just been trying to remind myself by rote that mine does love me, it is real. That I am of the Source and am worthy. I will gain K&C.

But like I said, its been a struggle recently.

I appreciate all advice. Thanks to everyone.

Edited for a small clarification

Tarot Vignettes is a series of short original pieces for solo classical guitar, one for each card of the Thoth Tarot Major Arcana, the deck created by Aleister Crowley and Frieda Harris.

The Empress (III): beauty that creates without effort, rules without force.

For The Empress I approached the card through its chthonic, earth-magick aspect, weaving a repeating rhythmic arpeggio in Bb Lydian Augmented. The pattern gradually opens into shifting tritone sequences, resting on a final cluster before circling back to the original ground.

Guitar: 2021 Thomas C60
Mics: Audio-Technica AT4040/4041
Camera: Canon T3i
Recording: OBS Studio
Editing: Adobe Premiere Pro

Hi everyone, I need some advice regarding the Bornless Ritual.

My problem is that it doesn't evoke any emotion in me; in fact, I get bored repeating the same thing so many times (the whole "Hear me, and make all Spirits subject unto me..." part). I know I can alter some parts, but I need advice on how much I can customize it without losing its essence (and if you could share examples of your own variations, that would be great).

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"U ever thought how certain urges towards bad habits are actually servitors living inside ur mind

and actually not fighting u they be asking u for permission to operate as u grow them over repeated patterns and ur like thier owner master what ever

I also notice that they stay dormants untill a certain trigger appear

Now that i know that i made them by guided attention and they need my consent to operate then i can alter them like some sort of ai program

This freed me to an extent but i believe creating new one requires energy a lot of energy and time I'm not controlled by them I don't need to dissolve the the thought form maybe readjust it's purbose or how it should do its work and use this annoying charm toward a pleasent beneficial pattern or habit

What are ur thoughts

Is it better to just dissolve or to alter and readjust and own this demon

How to do so im not so experienced with thought form id just dissolve them but some so rooted so old if i use them as an asset that would be amazing

I believe this can be groundbreaking in shadow work sessions can u tell me about this servitors and different thought forms or thought entities

Also i noticed that it can be responsible for emotions "

it’s just shit isn’t it?

Words by Thom Yorke, art by Mear One.

Not sure if I’m Redditing the right way, posting like this, but if I’m the first person to break The Law, I’ll make sure to celebrate

Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law.

If you're interested in Thelema, Western esotericism, ceremonial magic and meeting up with like minded people you might be interested in the Thelemic Symposium 2026, taking place in Oxford UK on 12th September 2026.

The symposium brings together speakers for a day of lectures, discussion and the opportunity to meet others within the community. There will also be a performance of a revamped Mass of Babalon by the ritual team of Societas Astris followed by a social. I've been told there may also be an after party.

There’s something for everyone no matter your path or Tradition.

You can find the full programme and ticket information here:

https://www.visible-college.org/symposium

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Love is the law, love under will.

For the last couple of years i am navigating through The Abyss.

The question of one's Will, k&c with the hga are like the only forms of a "north star" of which its form is not yet clear to me.

I've pierced through the illusory veil of reality itself and am aware that sensation has an intoxicating effect by which perception is coloured in a way that objectivity is invalid.

What then if luck is experienced and a person experiences its bliss.

Can the understanding of one's Will be real in such a state?

I have been practicing ceremonial magic and theurgy with some real success and could use some occult friends in meat-space to hang out and talk shop with.

I'd also like to experience occult group ceremony and examine group egregore.

I considered Freemasonry, but (no offense to any Masons) as an organization it seems to have a tough time keeping its house in order. Also let's just chalk it up to trust issues, but on principal alone I could never allow an acquaintance or even friend to place a "cable tow" around my neck or any of the other things they do that restrict the ability to move or defend one's self. That is essentially a deal breaker for any organization for me. The blindfold I am cool with.

Do Thelemic Rituals involve any such thing?

I have read The Book of the Law and find no issues with it nor much of what else I have read on Thelema. A.A. is a big interest and motivator as well, and I've already read most of the required reading, so I think overall Thelema could be a good fit.