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True Will Some Ill-Advised Thoughts on the Matter

1Originally written in 2015, Updated in 2022. Minor textual corrections, and additional material and footnotes in 2024.Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law. The concept of the so-called True Will can be a tricky little beast. It’s thrown around by many who...

Thanksgiving Thoughts Thelema in the World

Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law. Thanksgiving was never a major holiday in my family. Growing up, Christmas was the big occasion when everyone gathered for celebrations. Thanksgiving was … “nice.” It was just a meal. Sometimes we spent it with my best...

A Thelemic Canon Examining a Course of Study

1Originally written in 2005 as “Operation Doomsday: One Approach to a Thelemic Canon.” Updated in 2022. Minor textual corrections and footnotes in 2024.Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law. Within Thelema, there is no official canon for hierological...

Organic Thelema The Great Commission: Promulgation vs Proselytization

Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law. “Who calls us Thelemites will do no wrong” [AL 1.40a] Ever notice the difference between the “Great Commission” of Christianity and that of Thelema?1I use Christianity in this essay as the counterpoint here only because...

New Wine in Old Skins The Conundrum of Tradition and Innovation

Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law. Part of the challenge with writing about Applied Thelema is the occult is rife with escapism. Even Thelema. Occultists want magical cosplay, spooks under the bed, shoulder goblins, and expensive shelf displays in faux...

Raise herself in pride! Thoughts on the Scarlet Woman

1Originally written in 2018, Updated in 2021.Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law. The subject of the Scarlet Woman comes up enough to warrant its own discussion to get at the heart of the matter from a theological perspective. Much rubbish has been written...