<?xml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8'?><?xml-stylesheet href="http://www.blogger.com/styles/atom.css" type="text/css"?><feed xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom' xmlns:openSearch='http://a9.com/-/spec/opensearchrss/1.0/' xmlns:georss='http://www.georss.org/georss' xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0'><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918984580229137969</id><updated>2011-09-11T06:57:29.041-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Liber Deus Absconditus</title><subtitle type='html'>A inward journey and exploration of my own divinity</subtitle><link rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#feed' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://willisnightwood.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2918984580229137969/posts/default?max-results=100'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://willisnightwood.blogspot.com/'/><link rel='hub' href='http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com/'/><author><name>Theurgist</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/07883544624624117906</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='22' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_z5D40zDZRew/S-Rcsl831yI/AAAAAAAAACA/iVYKXDYsg_I/S220/sunbird.jpg'/></author><generator version='7.00' uri='http://www.blogger.com'>Blogger</generator><openSearch:totalResults>65</openSearch:totalResults><openSearch:startIndex>1</openSearch:startIndex><openSearch:itemsPerPage>100</openSearch:itemsPerPage><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918984580229137969.post-8478096622105358704</id><published>2011-04-26T13:12:00.004-04:00</published><updated>2011-04-26T14:10:29.182-04:00</updated><title type='text'>A Summary of Reading</title><summary type='text'>An attempt to render down my readings to a single sentence or key phrase.READING LIST SUMMARY:Liber II, The Message of the Master TherionSummery: The Law of Thelema is absolute freedom to do your will and absolute slavery to that will. Liber IV, Liber ABA (Part 2) MagickSummery: Every tool is symbolic of the work. Every tool is a narrowing down of focus on the work.Liber X, Liber Porta </summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2918984580229137969&amp;postID=8478096622105358704&amp;isPopup=true' title='2 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2918984580229137969/posts/default/8478096622105358704'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2918984580229137969/posts/default/8478096622105358704'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://willisnightwood.blogspot.com/2011/04/summery-of-reading.html' title='A Summary of Reading'/><author><name>Theurgist</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/07883544624624117906</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='22' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_z5D40zDZRew/S-Rcsl831yI/AAAAAAAAACA/iVYKXDYsg_I/S220/sunbird.jpg'/></author><thr:total>2</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918984580229137969.post-2049779677022011062</id><published>2011-04-22T15:50:00.002-04:00</published><updated>2011-04-22T15:52:16.505-04:00</updated><title type='text'>The Oath</title><summary type='text'>This Oath I swear As I enflame myself with prayer:I will always tell myself the truth and do my own will.So mote it be.</summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2918984580229137969&amp;postID=2049779677022011062&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2918984580229137969/posts/default/2049779677022011062'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2918984580229137969/posts/default/2049779677022011062'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://willisnightwood.blogspot.com/2011/04/oath.html' title='The Oath'/><author><name>Theurgist</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/07883544624624117906</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='22' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_z5D40zDZRew/S-Rcsl831yI/AAAAAAAAACA/iVYKXDYsg_I/S220/sunbird.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918984580229137969.post-4177473110471047020</id><published>2011-04-05T12:54:00.004-04:00</published><updated>2011-04-05T13:23:47.474-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Performance of the Star Ruby</title><summary type='text'>Performance of the Star Ruby The text of Liber XXV is reproduced endlessly in various books and sources, although instructions for the actual performance of the ritual is rare. When instructions are found they vary a great deal, some only slightly and others a great deal. None of various instructions have resonated with me on more than a superficial level. Starting from scratch, using my own </summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2918984580229137969&amp;postID=4177473110471047020&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2918984580229137969/posts/default/4177473110471047020'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2918984580229137969/posts/default/4177473110471047020'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://willisnightwood.blogspot.com/2011/04/performance-of-star-ruby.html' title='Performance of the Star Ruby'/><author><name>Theurgist</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/07883544624624117906</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='22' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_z5D40zDZRew/S-Rcsl831yI/AAAAAAAAACA/iVYKXDYsg_I/S220/sunbird.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918984580229137969.post-4948527581133336086</id><published>2011-03-28T16:18:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2011-03-28T16:20:00.079-04:00</updated><title type='text'>A Look at Liber DCCCLXVII, Liber Viarum Viae</title><summary type='text'>A Look at Liber DCCCLXVII, Liber Viarum ViaeThis outline is a general tract of the tarot trumps and their associated paths upon the Tree of Life; the powers attributed to their attainment, and suggested practices to acquire them. Overall it could be seen as a outline of work for the A:.A:., excluding the sepharoths themselves. Although the paths can be seen as the combination and equilibrium of </summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2918984580229137969&amp;postID=4948527581133336086&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2918984580229137969/posts/default/4948527581133336086'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2918984580229137969/posts/default/4948527581133336086'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://willisnightwood.blogspot.com/2011/03/look-at-liber-dccclxvii-liber-viarum.html' title='A Look at Liber DCCCLXVII, Liber Viarum Viae'/><author><name>Theurgist</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/07883544624624117906</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='22' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_z5D40zDZRew/S-Rcsl831yI/AAAAAAAAACA/iVYKXDYsg_I/S220/sunbird.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918984580229137969.post-3097335425019472208</id><published>2011-03-28T11:54:00.003-04:00</published><updated>2011-03-28T11:58:43.431-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Overview and Summery of One Star in Sight</title><summary type='text'>ONE STAR IN SIGHTThis paper has been written not only with the object of attracting individual seekers into the way of Truth, but of affirming the propriety of the methods of the A:.A:. as the basis for the next great step in the advance of human knowledge.To man I come, the number of  A man my number, Lion of Light;I am The Beast whose Law is Love.  Love under will, his royal right—Behold within</summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2918984580229137969&amp;postID=3097335425019472208&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2918984580229137969/posts/default/3097335425019472208'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2918984580229137969/posts/default/3097335425019472208'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://willisnightwood.blogspot.com/2011/03/overview-and-summery-of-one-star-in.html' title='Overview and Summery of One Star in Sight'/><author><name>Theurgist</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/07883544624624117906</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='22' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_z5D40zDZRew/S-Rcsl831yI/AAAAAAAAACA/iVYKXDYsg_I/S220/sunbird.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918984580229137969.post-5611639933268008213</id><published>2010-12-14T07:57:00.005-05:00</published><updated>2010-12-14T08:12:54.220-05:00</updated><title type='text'>The Lighting of the Lamp</title><summary type='text'>"Let the Dominus Liminis take pure lead, tin, and quicksilver, with platinum, and, if need be, glass. Let him by his understanding and ingenium devise a Magick Lamp that shall burn without wick or oil, being fed by the Aethyr. This shall he accomplish secretly and apart, without asking the advice or approval of his Adeptus Minor. Let the Dominus Liminis keep it when consecrated in the secret </summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2918984580229137969&amp;postID=5611639933268008213&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2918984580229137969/posts/default/5611639933268008213'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2918984580229137969/posts/default/5611639933268008213'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://willisnightwood.blogspot.com/2010/12/lighting-of-lamp.html' title='The Lighting of the Lamp'/><author><name>Theurgist</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/07883544624624117906</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='22' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_z5D40zDZRew/S-Rcsl831yI/AAAAAAAAACA/iVYKXDYsg_I/S220/sunbird.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918984580229137969.post-6713906687026995169</id><published>2010-09-27T14:52:00.001-04:00</published><updated>2010-09-27T14:55:36.182-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Outline of Liber CL, Liber CL Vel לענ, A Sandal, De Lege Libellum</title><summary type='text'>Liber CL is easily one of the most beautiful and easy to understand of Crowley's writings. In it he describes the Law of Thelema as emanating in four rays consisting of Light, Love, Life, and Liberty. Each one impacts and strengthens the other as they are the same being of the Law. In a way they can be seen as a new aeonic version of the Christian's three theological virtues of faith, hope, and </summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2918984580229137969&amp;postID=6713906687026995169&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2918984580229137969/posts/default/6713906687026995169'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2918984580229137969/posts/default/6713906687026995169'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://willisnightwood.blogspot.com/2010/09/outline-of-liber-cl-liber-cl-vel-sandal.html' title='Outline of Liber CL, Liber CL Vel לענ, A Sandal, De Lege Libellum'/><author><name>Theurgist</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/07883544624624117906</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='22' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_z5D40zDZRew/S-Rcsl831yI/AAAAAAAAACA/iVYKXDYsg_I/S220/sunbird.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918984580229137969.post-9066768180257920099</id><published>2010-09-24T13:31:00.007-04:00</published><updated>2010-09-27T10:08:16.537-04:00</updated><title type='text'>A Look at the Star Ruby</title><summary type='text'>There seems to be a lot of variations on how to actually perform the Star Ruby. Examining them and my current understanding of the symbolism of the ritual I have compiled a summery of the ritual with brief notes on its performance.---------------------------------------------------------------------(0) Harpocrates and Apo pantos kakodaimonos: The “Zero Formula” which precedes the Elemental </summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2918984580229137969&amp;postID=9066768180257920099&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2918984580229137969/posts/default/9066768180257920099'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2918984580229137969/posts/default/9066768180257920099'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://willisnightwood.blogspot.com/2010/09/summery-of-star-ruby.html' title='A Look at the Star Ruby'/><author><name>Theurgist</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/07883544624624117906</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='22' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_z5D40zDZRew/S-Rcsl831yI/AAAAAAAAACA/iVYKXDYsg_I/S220/sunbird.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918984580229137969.post-6242566260209544415</id><published>2010-05-14T09:26:00.001-04:00</published><updated>2010-05-14T09:32:16.278-04:00</updated><title type='text'>The Lesson of Saying Will</title><summary type='text'>I like saying Will before meals. It is a nice little thing and adds to the ritualization of life. It comes highly recommended by Crowley in the first few letters from "Magick Without Tears" as essential and one of the first practices to adopt along with Liber Resh, keeping a journal, and study of Liber AL vel Legis. I think the importance is overlooked by most people, even people who perform it </summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2918984580229137969&amp;postID=6242566260209544415&amp;isPopup=true' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2918984580229137969/posts/default/6242566260209544415'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2918984580229137969/posts/default/6242566260209544415'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://willisnightwood.blogspot.com/2010/05/lesson-of-saying-will.html' title='The Lesson of Saying Will'/><author><name>Theurgist</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/07883544624624117906</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='22' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_z5D40zDZRew/S-Rcsl831yI/AAAAAAAAACA/iVYKXDYsg_I/S220/sunbird.jpg'/></author><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918984580229137969.post-8811579891735222630</id><published>2010-05-12T13:07:00.001-04:00</published><updated>2010-05-12T13:13:27.810-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Outline of Liber DCCCXXXVII - The Law of Liberty</title><summary type='text'>This book is a short overview of the joyous freedom the Law of Thelema brings. The text taking the form of numerous examples from Liber AL vel Legis extolling this joy. Chapter I is of Nuit, Lady of the Starry Heaven, who is also Matter in its deepest metaphysical sense, who is the infinite in whom all we live and move and have our being.1. Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law. A </summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2918984580229137969&amp;postID=8811579891735222630&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2918984580229137969/posts/default/8811579891735222630'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2918984580229137969/posts/default/8811579891735222630'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://willisnightwood.blogspot.com/2010/05/outline-of-liber-dcccxxxvii-law-of.html' title='Outline of Liber DCCCXXXVII - The Law of Liberty'/><author><name>Theurgist</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/07883544624624117906</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='22' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_z5D40zDZRew/S-Rcsl831yI/AAAAAAAAACA/iVYKXDYsg_I/S220/sunbird.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918984580229137969.post-3936012880901566401</id><published>2010-05-12T10:00:00.002-04:00</published><updated>2010-05-12T10:19:15.660-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Is Thelema a Religion?</title><summary type='text'>One of the hottest topics of debate currently going on in the Thelemic community is the definition of Thelema. Is it a religion, is it a philosophy, an ideology, or some hybrid of these concepts. The head of the O.T.O. is heavily pushing this idea as well as others, but many people disagree. The debate is further complicated by the fact that Crowley gives various answers to this question. At one </summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2918984580229137969&amp;postID=3936012880901566401&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2918984580229137969/posts/default/3936012880901566401'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2918984580229137969/posts/default/3936012880901566401'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://willisnightwood.blogspot.com/2010/05/is-thelema-religion.html' title='Is Thelema a Religion?'/><author><name>Theurgist</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/07883544624624117906</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='22' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_z5D40zDZRew/S-Rcsl831yI/AAAAAAAAACA/iVYKXDYsg_I/S220/sunbird.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918984580229137969.post-7932822509453642499</id><published>2010-05-11T13:04:00.002-04:00</published><updated>2010-05-11T13:42:15.439-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Promote Thelema</title><summary type='text'>"You may regard the establishment of the Law of Thelema as an essential element of your True Will" -Duty In Liber CCC - Khabs am Pekht we are instructed by Crowley that every effort should be made to spread the Law of Thelema, that the Law is for all. In an earlier post I give an over view of the text and instructions. One of the suggestions made, is that tracts be written and distributed. In </summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2918984580229137969&amp;postID=7932822509453642499&amp;isPopup=true' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2918984580229137969/posts/default/7932822509453642499'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2918984580229137969/posts/default/7932822509453642499'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://willisnightwood.blogspot.com/2010/05/promote-thelema.html' title='Promote Thelema'/><author><name>Theurgist</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/07883544624624117906</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='22' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_z5D40zDZRew/S-Rcsl831yI/AAAAAAAAACA/iVYKXDYsg_I/S220/sunbird.jpg'/></author><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918984580229137969.post-4743075770069238795</id><published>2010-05-10T12:30:00.005-04:00</published><updated>2010-05-10T12:37:21.504-04:00</updated><title type='text'>The Importance of Using Metrics</title><summary type='text'>It is extremely important to establish metrics in your magical practice. This is something I see a lot of people fail at. You have to have some way to measure and quantify the particular characteristics you are trying to achieve. Without it you have no idea if what you are doing is working or not. The more vague and abstract the practice, such as simple banishing or meditation, the more the </summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2918984580229137969&amp;postID=4743075770069238795&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2918984580229137969/posts/default/4743075770069238795'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2918984580229137969/posts/default/4743075770069238795'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://willisnightwood.blogspot.com/2010/05/importance-of-using-metrics.html' title='The Importance of Using Metrics'/><author><name>Theurgist</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/07883544624624117906</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='22' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_z5D40zDZRew/S-Rcsl831yI/AAAAAAAAACA/iVYKXDYsg_I/S220/sunbird.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918984580229137969.post-2717595300243725334</id><published>2010-05-10T08:05:00.001-04:00</published><updated>2010-05-10T08:06:50.814-04:00</updated><title type='text'>To Kill a Rat</title><summary type='text'>I was doing some yard work yesterday and noticed in the small closet in my garage a very big pile of rodent droppings. They were very large, not the small field mice droppings, I figured we had either a very large rat or a small possum living in there. I began to pull stuff out and clean up when the rat darted out to run behind the hot water heater. His body was from my finger tips to mid wrist </summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2918984580229137969&amp;postID=2717595300243725334&amp;isPopup=true' title='2 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2918984580229137969/posts/default/2717595300243725334'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2918984580229137969/posts/default/2717595300243725334'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://willisnightwood.blogspot.com/2010/05/to-kill-rat.html' title='To Kill a Rat'/><author><name>Theurgist</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/07883544624624117906</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='22' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_z5D40zDZRew/S-Rcsl831yI/AAAAAAAAACA/iVYKXDYsg_I/S220/sunbird.jpg'/></author><thr:total>2</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918984580229137969.post-5343615767822346613</id><published>2010-05-07T15:00:00.003-04:00</published><updated>2010-05-07T15:14:23.112-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Blog Changes</title><summary type='text'>I have updated the look of the site. It really was in need of it since it has basically stayed the same for the past few years. Most noticeably I have added a new banner at the top of the blog. Let me know if you like it.Additionally, I again had to make a change to the permissions level for posting comments. Originally I allowed full open access and anonymous comment posting. This lead to a lot </summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2918984580229137969&amp;postID=5343615767822346613&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2918984580229137969/posts/default/5343615767822346613'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2918984580229137969/posts/default/5343615767822346613'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://willisnightwood.blogspot.com/2010/05/blog-changes.html' title='Blog Changes'/><author><name>Theurgist</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/07883544624624117906</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='22' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_z5D40zDZRew/S-Rcsl831yI/AAAAAAAAACA/iVYKXDYsg_I/S220/sunbird.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918984580229137969.post-8774915728472509425</id><published>2010-05-06T15:31:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2010-05-06T15:39:32.172-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Overview of Liber CCC - Khabs am Pekht</title><summary type='text'>Publication in Class E, that is a public statement on how to spread the Law of Thelema.Liber CCC (I can't help but think of the three hundred Spartans at the Battle of Thermopylae, but is actually a reference to the Hebrew numeration of Khabs am Pekht, Light in Extension) was written by Crowley in the year 1919 just after the end of World War I as mentioned in the opening lines. He claims the war</summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2918984580229137969&amp;postID=8774915728472509425&amp;isPopup=true' title='4 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2918984580229137969/posts/default/8774915728472509425'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2918984580229137969/posts/default/8774915728472509425'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://willisnightwood.blogspot.com/2010/05/overview-of-liber-ccc-khabs-am-pekht.html' title='Overview of Liber CCC - Khabs am Pekht'/><author><name>Theurgist</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/07883544624624117906</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='22' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_z5D40zDZRew/S-Rcsl831yI/AAAAAAAAACA/iVYKXDYsg_I/S220/sunbird.jpg'/></author><thr:total>4</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918984580229137969.post-8468154109418834116</id><published>2010-05-05T20:44:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2010-05-05T20:45:10.531-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Thelemic Haiku Contest</title><summary type='text'>A haiku is a poetic style of Japanese origin. The modern western method is three lines of 5-7-5 syllables. I like writing haiku's in my spare time. They are short enough to write quickly and without any of that tiresome rhyming. Plus, by confining yourself to the short economic poetic style it is easy to sound deep and thoughtful without a lot of effort.In a silly twist I have come up with my own</summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2918984580229137969&amp;postID=8468154109418834116&amp;isPopup=true' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2918984580229137969/posts/default/8468154109418834116'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2918984580229137969/posts/default/8468154109418834116'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://willisnightwood.blogspot.com/2010/05/thelemic-haiku-contest.html' title='Thelemic Haiku Contest'/><author><name>Theurgist</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/07883544624624117906</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='22' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_z5D40zDZRew/S-Rcsl831yI/AAAAAAAAACA/iVYKXDYsg_I/S220/sunbird.jpg'/></author><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918984580229137969.post-6839372953590873507</id><published>2010-05-05T07:41:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2010-05-05T08:13:12.910-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Eye of Horus</title><summary type='text'>Illusion.The Eye of Horus sees.Leaving that.</summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2918984580229137969&amp;postID=6839372953590873507&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2918984580229137969/posts/default/6839372953590873507'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2918984580229137969/posts/default/6839372953590873507'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://willisnightwood.blogspot.com/2010/05/eye-of-horus.html' title='Eye of Horus'/><author><name>Theurgist</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/07883544624624117906</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='22' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_z5D40zDZRew/S-Rcsl831yI/AAAAAAAAACA/iVYKXDYsg_I/S220/sunbird.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_5GoTadSk3hw/SubOcJQ8HSI/AAAAAAAAACY/DbmV2bg4uK0/s72-c/thelema+eye.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918984580229137969.post-7184484972110971509</id><published>2010-05-05T07:34:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2010-05-05T07:40:01.474-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Cauda Pavonis</title><summary type='text'>A shift in consciousness. Initiation of the highest holy.Star to the tower.Introspection becomes destruction.Fermentation. Step by step. Brick by brick.Peh, the mouth shall swallow me whole, digest me, and excrete me in a form unrecognizable.To fertilize the earth for new life.In the name of the initiator. amen.</summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2918984580229137969&amp;postID=7184484972110971509&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2918984580229137969/posts/default/7184484972110971509'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2918984580229137969/posts/default/7184484972110971509'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://willisnightwood.blogspot.com/2010/05/cauda-pavonis.html' title='Cauda Pavonis'/><author><name>Theurgist</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/07883544624624117906</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='22' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_z5D40zDZRew/S-Rcsl831yI/AAAAAAAAACA/iVYKXDYsg_I/S220/sunbird.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918984580229137969.post-8950110604250780391</id><published>2010-05-04T16:08:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2010-05-04T16:15:04.950-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Response to a Comment on the post Fear</title><summary type='text'>In response to a recent comment to my post on FearI wrote a lengthy response defending myself and my statements before finally stopping and deleting the entire thing. The person's comment was correct.In Liber LXI vel Causae, we are told to expose our own illusions. My illusion was I thought I was one thing and after some inner digging I discovered I was not what I thought. I accepted the lie of </summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2918984580229137969&amp;postID=8950110604250780391&amp;isPopup=true' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2918984580229137969/posts/default/8950110604250780391'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2918984580229137969/posts/default/8950110604250780391'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://willisnightwood.blogspot.com/2010/05/response-to-comment-on-post-fear.html' title='Response to a Comment on the post Fear'/><author><name>Theurgist</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/07883544624624117906</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='22' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_z5D40zDZRew/S-Rcsl831yI/AAAAAAAAACA/iVYKXDYsg_I/S220/sunbird.jpg'/></author><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918984580229137969.post-6854399787060829354</id><published>2010-05-03T15:15:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2010-05-03T15:17:42.267-04:00</updated><title type='text'>The Delineation of Fear</title><summary type='text'>Fear is failure now.See it, Analyze, Confront.Success is thy proof.</summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2918984580229137969&amp;postID=6854399787060829354&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2918984580229137969/posts/default/6854399787060829354'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2918984580229137969/posts/default/6854399787060829354'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://willisnightwood.blogspot.com/2010/05/delineation-of-fear.html' title='The Delineation of Fear'/><author><name>Theurgist</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/07883544624624117906</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='22' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_z5D40zDZRew/S-Rcsl831yI/AAAAAAAAACA/iVYKXDYsg_I/S220/sunbird.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918984580229137969.post-5474421320700233554</id><published>2010-04-29T10:07:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2010-04-29T13:25:13.547-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Magick Without Tears. Chapter LXIII: Fear, a Bad Astral Vision</title><summary type='text'>Examined Crowley's advice on fear and combating fear.Crowley relates being full of fear and abused by the other children in school due to his physical weakness. To combat his fears he attempted to strengthen his courage by picking up the most dangerous and courage needing hobbies he could think of. He reports success from this attempt and then proceeds to suggest other extreme methods, making a </summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2918984580229137969&amp;postID=5474421320700233554&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2918984580229137969/posts/default/5474421320700233554'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2918984580229137969/posts/default/5474421320700233554'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://willisnightwood.blogspot.com/2010/04/magick-without-tears-chapter-lxiii-fear.html' title='Magick Without Tears. Chapter LXIII: Fear, a Bad Astral Vision'/><author><name>Theurgist</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/07883544624624117906</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='22' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_z5D40zDZRew/S-Rcsl831yI/AAAAAAAAACA/iVYKXDYsg_I/S220/sunbird.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918984580229137969.post-550376428901196123</id><published>2010-04-28T15:45:00.001-04:00</published><updated>2010-09-27T10:18:31.336-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Thoughts on Liber III vel Jugorum, Part 1: Control of Speech</title><summary type='text'>The monitoring of speech seems to involves three distinct phases:1. Being vigilant and thinking of what you are going to say before you say it.2. Actually monitoring what you are saying while you are saying during the moment. Already I have caught myself while speaking about to say the forbidden word and instantly switching the word out for something else or ending the sentence abruptly. I am </summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2918984580229137969&amp;postID=550376428901196123&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2918984580229137969/posts/default/550376428901196123'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2918984580229137969/posts/default/550376428901196123'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://willisnightwood.blogspot.com/2010/04/thoughts-on-liber-iii-vel-jugorum-part.html' title='Thoughts on Liber III vel Jugorum, Part 1: Control of Speech'/><author><name>Theurgist</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/07883544624624117906</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='22' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_z5D40zDZRew/S-Rcsl831yI/AAAAAAAAACA/iVYKXDYsg_I/S220/sunbird.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918984580229137969.post-2540528217118069210</id><published>2010-04-28T13:56:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2010-04-29T08:58:22.640-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Fear: Part 2</title><summary type='text'>The first post on this subject can be found here.Child of Earth, fear is failure. Therefore be without  fear, for in the heart of the coward virtue abideth not.  -Neophyte Ceremony of the Golden DawnMy issue is a two edged sword. I crave approval and fear disapproval from those I consider authority figures. This realization is so upsetting to me because I believe only true self confidence can </summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2918984580229137969&amp;postID=2540528217118069210&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2918984580229137969/posts/default/2540528217118069210'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2918984580229137969/posts/default/2540528217118069210'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://willisnightwood.blogspot.com/2010/04/fear-part-2.html' title='Fear: Part 2'/><author><name>Theurgist</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/07883544624624117906</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='22' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_z5D40zDZRew/S-Rcsl831yI/AAAAAAAAACA/iVYKXDYsg_I/S220/sunbird.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918984580229137969.post-254444640772857461</id><published>2010-04-27T13:14:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2010-04-27T14:02:19.424-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Outline of Liber LXI, Liber Vel Causæ</title><summary type='text'>This text is a very general introduction to the A:.A:. and it's methods and purpose. It is divided into two sections the first being the preliminary lection, followed by a history lection covering the rise and fall of the original Golden Dawn and the beginnings of the A:.A:. I will begin in reverse order taking a look at the history lection first. Overall it is a very brief treaty upon what </summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2918984580229137969&amp;postID=254444640772857461&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2918984580229137969/posts/default/254444640772857461'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2918984580229137969/posts/default/254444640772857461'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://willisnightwood.blogspot.com/2010/04/outline-of-liber-lxi-vel-causae.html' title='Outline of Liber LXI, Liber Vel Causæ'/><author><name>Theurgist</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/07883544624624117906</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='22' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_z5D40zDZRew/S-Rcsl831yI/AAAAAAAAACA/iVYKXDYsg_I/S220/sunbird.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918984580229137969.post-6594765351735758630</id><published>2010-04-23T15:22:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2010-04-23T18:24:24.747-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Fear</title><summary type='text'>I have been in a very weird place the last few weeks and it has seemed to have culminated the last few days. I have experienced almost a total loss of direction and lack of any joy or excitement in my life, especially spiritually. I have reached a place where I am asking myself, what's next. Sadly, I cannot seem to come up with an adequate answer to "What do I really want?", "What's next?", and "</summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2918984580229137969&amp;postID=6594765351735758630&amp;isPopup=true' title='2 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2918984580229137969/posts/default/6594765351735758630'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2918984580229137969/posts/default/6594765351735758630'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://willisnightwood.blogspot.com/2010/04/fear.html' title='Fear'/><author><name>Theurgist</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/07883544624624117906</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='22' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_z5D40zDZRew/S-Rcsl831yI/AAAAAAAAACA/iVYKXDYsg_I/S220/sunbird.jpg'/></author><thr:total>2</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918984580229137969.post-899135701269112514</id><published>2010-04-23T14:15:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2010-04-23T14:17:00.369-04:00</updated><title type='text'>The Experience of Dhyana</title><summary type='text'>Dhyana is not something that is very well explained in eastern texts, or not that I have seen. Crowley's explanation is the most direct and simple. The object meditated upon and the meditator become one. The mind becomes blank and a spiritual experience happens.Recently I have been experiencing something close to this. I only place significance upon it because the experience continues to repeat </summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2918984580229137969&amp;postID=899135701269112514&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2918984580229137969/posts/default/899135701269112514'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2918984580229137969/posts/default/899135701269112514'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://willisnightwood.blogspot.com/2010/04/experience-of-dhyana.html' title='The Experience of Dhyana'/><author><name>Theurgist</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/07883544624624117906</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='22' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_z5D40zDZRew/S-Rcsl831yI/AAAAAAAAACA/iVYKXDYsg_I/S220/sunbird.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918984580229137969.post-4554156147855045768</id><published>2010-04-16T12:59:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2010-04-16T13:17:59.590-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Outline of Liber XXXIII, An account of the A:.A:. with reference to Liber X, Liber Porta Lucis</title><summary type='text'>The society has always existed and will always exist. It is composed of the elect who are admitted by the light, taught by the light, and whose sole purpose is to guide humanity by revelation of that light. The members are diverse, span the globe, and remain hidden from the world united in wisdom, truth, and perfect love. V.V.V.V.V. alone is the revealed chief and only publicly known member.The </summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2918984580229137969&amp;postID=4554156147855045768&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2918984580229137969/posts/default/4554156147855045768'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2918984580229137969/posts/default/4554156147855045768'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://willisnightwood.blogspot.com/2010/04/outline-of-liber-xxxiii-account-of-aa.html' title='Outline of Liber XXXIII, An account of the A:.A:. with reference to Liber X, Liber Porta Lucis'/><author><name>Theurgist</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/07883544624624117906</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='22' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_z5D40zDZRew/S-Rcsl831yI/AAAAAAAAACA/iVYKXDYsg_I/S220/sunbird.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918984580229137969.post-5867166045153770316</id><published>2010-04-15T13:21:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2010-04-15T13:24:21.781-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Initial Results in Pratyahara</title><summary type='text'>The body is contained in asana. The body and mind calmed through breath. It takes a subtle knack to move the point of view from thinker to observer, but once obtained is easily repeated and maintained. Initial attempts to concentrate are immediately assaulted by a riot of thoughts. Through the den I have noticed three main voices.The first voice encountered was, The Planner. Considering my </summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2918984580229137969&amp;postID=5867166045153770316&amp;isPopup=true' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2918984580229137969/posts/default/5867166045153770316'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2918984580229137969/posts/default/5867166045153770316'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://willisnightwood.blogspot.com/2010/04/initial-results-in-pratyahara.html' title='Initial Results in Pratyahara'/><author><name>Theurgist</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/07883544624624117906</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='22' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_z5D40zDZRew/S-Rcsl831yI/AAAAAAAAACA/iVYKXDYsg_I/S220/sunbird.jpg'/></author><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918984580229137969.post-211423892834754710</id><published>2010-04-08T13:47:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2010-04-08T13:48:32.898-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Outline of Liber XXX, Liber Libræ</title><summary type='text'>The bulk of this text is taken almost word for word from the speeches within the Golden Dawn initiation rituals. As stated in the opening the focus of this work is equilibrium.Important Points to Remember:Equilibrium is the basis of the Work.The strife of contending forces must be reconciliated.The path will not be easy, but must be accomplished.Beware the vice of Tiphareth, false pride, be not </summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2918984580229137969&amp;postID=211423892834754710&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2918984580229137969/posts/default/211423892834754710'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2918984580229137969/posts/default/211423892834754710'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://willisnightwood.blogspot.com/2010/04/outline-of-liber-xxx-liber-libr.html' title='Outline of Liber XXX, Liber Libræ'/><author><name>Theurgist</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/07883544624624117906</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='22' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_z5D40zDZRew/S-Rcsl831yI/AAAAAAAAACA/iVYKXDYsg_I/S220/sunbird.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918984580229137969.post-5132119648447181622</id><published>2010-03-31T15:29:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2010-04-08T13:51:49.687-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Outline of Liber IV, Liber ABA (Part 2) Magick</title><summary type='text'>"Only by experience can the student discover the ingenuity of the mind in trying to escape from control. He is perfectly safe so long as he sticks to meditation, doing no more and no less than that which we have prescribed; but the mind will probably not let him remain in that simplicity. This fact is the root of all the legends about the "Saint" being tempted by the '"Devil." Consider the </summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2918984580229137969&amp;postID=5132119648447181622&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2918984580229137969/posts/default/5132119648447181622'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2918984580229137969/posts/default/5132119648447181622'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://willisnightwood.blogspot.com/2010/03/outline-of-liber-iv-liber-aba-part-2.html' title='Outline of Liber IV, Liber ABA (Part 2) Magick'/><author><name>Theurgist</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/07883544624624117906</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='22' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_z5D40zDZRew/S-Rcsl831yI/AAAAAAAAACA/iVYKXDYsg_I/S220/sunbird.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918984580229137969.post-2286074084104646672</id><published>2010-01-18T07:34:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2010-01-18T08:07:28.883-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Fundamental Obeisance Question</title><summary type='text'>I have recieved a comment from a reader concerning the Fundamental Obeisance or version of it that I have posted previously on this blog.The Fundamental Obeisance was a prayer that was composed by John Dee following the instructions of the angel Ave. Dee was instructed by Ave to invoke the Lord of Hosts using the twelve names of God found on the enochian tablets for four days, then continue on </summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2918984580229137969&amp;postID=2286074084104646672&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2918984580229137969/posts/default/2286074084104646672'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2918984580229137969/posts/default/2286074084104646672'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://willisnightwood.blogspot.com/2010/01/fundamental-obeisance-question.html' title='Fundamental Obeisance Question'/><author><name>Theurgist</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/07883544624624117906</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='22' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_z5D40zDZRew/S-Rcsl831yI/AAAAAAAAACA/iVYKXDYsg_I/S220/sunbird.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918984580229137969.post-1773213409290945591</id><published>2010-01-12T16:01:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2010-01-12T16:07:20.586-05:00</updated><title type='text'>The Practice of Daleth</title><summary type='text'>Note: This is an old ritual write up I did back in 2006. I ran across it while reading through my ritual journal. I had forgotten how good it was and decided to share.Enjoy!-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The Practice of Daleth,The four doors of the body of lightPurpose: This practice will strengthen your asana, breath, strengthen </summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2918984580229137969&amp;postID=1773213409290945591&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2918984580229137969/posts/default/1773213409290945591'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2918984580229137969/posts/default/1773213409290945591'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://willisnightwood.blogspot.com/2010/01/practice-of-daleth.html' title='The Practice of Daleth'/><author><name>Theurgist</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/07883544624624117906</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='22' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_z5D40zDZRew/S-Rcsl831yI/AAAAAAAAACA/iVYKXDYsg_I/S220/sunbird.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918984580229137969.post-8076256986637405081</id><published>2009-11-16T10:47:00.001-05:00</published><updated>2009-11-16T10:49:00.141-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Comments Notice</title><summary type='text'>A quick notice about a change in comments. For some reason as of late I have been the target of spam quickly filling up the comment box. It has become a bit ridiculous. In response I have changed the settings that you now have to log in to post a comment.</summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2918984580229137969&amp;postID=8076256986637405081&amp;isPopup=true' title='2 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2918984580229137969/posts/default/8076256986637405081'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2918984580229137969/posts/default/8076256986637405081'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://willisnightwood.blogspot.com/2009/11/comments-notice.html' title='Comments Notice'/><author><name>Theurgist</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/07883544624624117906</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='22' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_z5D40zDZRew/S-Rcsl831yI/AAAAAAAAACA/iVYKXDYsg_I/S220/sunbird.jpg'/></author><thr:total>2</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918984580229137969.post-3583576607523574595</id><published>2008-12-24T11:15:00.001-05:00</published><updated>2011-08-25T15:05:46.659-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Creation of the Liber Angelos</title><summary type='text'>This is a reprint of an original class posted at Sacred-magick.org and composed by myself in 2006. This class was based upon the outline I used in the construction of my own personal Liber Angelos. Since that time my knowlege and understanding has greatly increased from only a few years of using the book. As such this lession is badly outdated and a expanded and revised version is expected soon </summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2918984580229137969&amp;postID=3583576607523574595&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2918984580229137969/posts/default/3583576607523574595'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2918984580229137969/posts/default/3583576607523574595'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://willisnightwood.blogspot.com/2008/12/creation-of-liber-angelos.html' title='Creation of the Liber Angelos'/><author><name>Theurgist</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/07883544624624117906</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='22' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_z5D40zDZRew/S-Rcsl831yI/AAAAAAAAACA/iVYKXDYsg_I/S220/sunbird.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918984580229137969.post-7825200706404601989</id><published>2008-08-02T15:51:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2008-08-02T15:58:31.026-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Lev Shalem Invocation</title><summary type='text'>By popular demand here is the version I originally wrote that follows the Golden Dawn formula. As you can see it is much rougher than the Middle Pillar of the Soul and some parts have evolved over time as my understanding grew and evolved mainly due to using this rite. I post this as a curiosity and suggest if someone would like to use this rite to use the current final draft entitled Middle </summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2918984580229137969&amp;postID=7825200706404601989&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2918984580229137969/posts/default/7825200706404601989'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2918984580229137969/posts/default/7825200706404601989'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://willisnightwood.blogspot.com/2008/08/lev-shalem-invocation.html' title='Lev Shalem Invocation'/><author><name>Theurgist</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/07883544624624117906</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='22' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_z5D40zDZRew/S-Rcsl831yI/AAAAAAAAACA/iVYKXDYsg_I/S220/sunbird.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918984580229137969.post-2349127635424575331</id><published>2008-08-01T13:49:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2008-08-01T13:50:16.485-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Middle Pillar of the Soul</title><summary type='text'>Here is a ritual that I have used a variation of for years and it has preformed beyond my expectations. In fact using an earlier version of this rite lead me to my first contact with the HGA. I still perform this ritual daily as an invocation and to further break down internal and spiritual barriers within. On the surface it just appears to be a variation of the middle pillar ritual but it is far</summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2918984580229137969&amp;postID=2349127635424575331&amp;isPopup=true' title='4 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2918984580229137969/posts/default/2349127635424575331'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2918984580229137969/posts/default/2349127635424575331'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://willisnightwood.blogspot.com/2008/08/middle-pillar-of-soul.html' title='Middle Pillar of the Soul'/><author><name>Theurgist</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/07883544624624117906</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='22' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_z5D40zDZRew/S-Rcsl831yI/AAAAAAAAACA/iVYKXDYsg_I/S220/sunbird.jpg'/></author><thr:total>4</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918984580229137969.post-593120612721650650</id><published>2008-07-27T01:48:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2008-07-27T10:45:14.914-04:00</updated><title type='text'>My First Astral Experience</title><summary type='text'>var gaJsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? "https://ssl." : "http://www.");document.write(unescape("%3Cscript src='" + gaJsHost + "google-analytics.com/ga.js' type='text/javascript'%3E%3C/script%3E"));var pageTracker = _gat._getTracker("UA-5112103-1");pageTracker._initData();pageTracker._trackPageview();I was reading over another's blog about astral projection and it reminded me </summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2918984580229137969&amp;postID=593120612721650650&amp;isPopup=true' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2918984580229137969/posts/default/593120612721650650'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2918984580229137969/posts/default/593120612721650650'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://willisnightwood.blogspot.com/2008/07/my-first-astral-experience.html' title='My First Astral Experience'/><author><name>Theurgist</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/07883544624624117906</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='22' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_z5D40zDZRew/S-Rcsl831yI/AAAAAAAAACA/iVYKXDYsg_I/S220/sunbird.jpg'/></author><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918984580229137969.post-1661371881260224876</id><published>2008-07-17T11:01:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2008-07-17T11:03:39.240-04:00</updated><title type='text'>The Scribe</title><summary type='text'></summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2918984580229137969&amp;postID=1661371881260224876&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2918984580229137969/posts/default/1661371881260224876'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2918984580229137969/posts/default/1661371881260224876'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://willisnightwood.blogspot.com/2008/07/scribe.html' title='The Scribe'/><author><name>Theurgist</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/07883544624624117906</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='22' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_z5D40zDZRew/S-Rcsl831yI/AAAAAAAAACA/iVYKXDYsg_I/S220/sunbird.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://bp0.blogger.com/_z5D40zDZRew/SH9fPyTkxcI/AAAAAAAAAA8/zsEhqXkuT9w/s72-c/scribe-Thoth-wall.gif' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918984580229137969.post-6089370349221302870</id><published>2008-07-02T09:37:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2008-07-02T09:40:28.681-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Goal Magick</title><summary type='text'>Goal Magick is the most powerful form of magick that exists. Having goals and sitting down to generate goals results in real magical results. Goals force you to determine what you want and sometimes more importantly, what you do not want. Goals force you to determine where you currently are in relation to where you want to be. Goals are the driving force that pushes you forward to achieve what </summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2918984580229137969&amp;postID=6089370349221302870&amp;isPopup=true' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2918984580229137969/posts/default/6089370349221302870'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2918984580229137969/posts/default/6089370349221302870'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://willisnightwood.blogspot.com/2008/07/goal-magick.html' title='Goal Magick'/><author><name>Theurgist</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/07883544624624117906</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='22' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_z5D40zDZRew/S-Rcsl831yI/AAAAAAAAACA/iVYKXDYsg_I/S220/sunbird.jpg'/></author><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918984580229137969.post-809142303159825732</id><published>2008-06-23T14:54:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2008-06-24T13:55:15.561-04:00</updated><title type='text'>My Values List</title><summary type='text'>One of the most important steps in "knowing thyself" is defining and realizing what your values are. Unfortunately it is also one of the most difficult steps to do. It can be brutal amd surprising, yet enlightening at the same time. Values tend to be the driving force behind almost all your goals and activities. If you want something then most likely it is because it fulfills some value you have,</summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2918984580229137969&amp;postID=809142303159825732&amp;isPopup=true' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2918984580229137969/posts/default/809142303159825732'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2918984580229137969/posts/default/809142303159825732'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://willisnightwood.blogspot.com/2008/06/my-values-list.html' title='My Values List'/><author><name>Theurgist</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/07883544624624117906</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='22' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_z5D40zDZRew/S-Rcsl831yI/AAAAAAAAACA/iVYKXDYsg_I/S220/sunbird.jpg'/></author><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918984580229137969.post-198360112562374753</id><published>2008-01-11T13:51:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2008-01-11T14:04:08.390-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Variation on the Qabalic Cross</title><summary type='text'>Variation on the Qabalic Cross:With notes on purification and consecrationBring down light to forehead: Aleph (the beginning)Draw light down to feet: Tav (the end)Touch the breast: Eth (essence of both, of all)"Find yourself to be the centre of your own Universe" -duty by Crowley.The temple is affirmed from the beginning to the end and the essence of both.Touch the right shoulder: visualize Heh, </summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2918984580229137969&amp;postID=198360112562374753&amp;isPopup=true' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2918984580229137969/posts/default/198360112562374753'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2918984580229137969/posts/default/198360112562374753'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://willisnightwood.blogspot.com/2008/01/variation-on-qabalic-cross.html' title='Variation on the Qabalic Cross'/><author><name>Theurgist</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/07883544624624117906</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='22' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_z5D40zDZRew/S-Rcsl831yI/AAAAAAAAACA/iVYKXDYsg_I/S220/sunbird.jpg'/></author><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918984580229137969.post-613295439953940119</id><published>2008-01-11T13:45:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2008-01-11T13:46:34.861-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Bit of Poetry</title><summary type='text'>I am free todayLiberty a state of mindLiberate yourselfI see myself nowI am who I am todayI am God complete</summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2918984580229137969&amp;postID=613295439953940119&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2918984580229137969/posts/default/613295439953940119'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2918984580229137969/posts/default/613295439953940119'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://willisnightwood.blogspot.com/2008/01/bit-of-poetry.html' title='Bit of Poetry'/><author><name>Theurgist</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/07883544624624117906</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='22' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_z5D40zDZRew/S-Rcsl831yI/AAAAAAAAACA/iVYKXDYsg_I/S220/sunbird.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918984580229137969.post-9152423389198720628</id><published>2008-01-03T10:35:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2008-01-03T10:45:51.524-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Values</title><summary type='text'>Nietzsche believed that once people started to realize that god was dead that civilization as a whole would sink into nihilism as a result of the loss of the Christian values that are tied to that god. Looking around the modern world you see some evidence of that but for the most part that doesn't seem to have happened. What has happened is more in keeping with Freud's ideas that the civilization</summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2918984580229137969&amp;postID=9152423389198720628&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2918984580229137969/posts/default/9152423389198720628'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2918984580229137969/posts/default/9152423389198720628'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://willisnightwood.blogspot.com/2008/01/values.html' title='Values'/><author><name>Theurgist</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/07883544624624117906</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='22' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_z5D40zDZRew/S-Rcsl831yI/AAAAAAAAACA/iVYKXDYsg_I/S220/sunbird.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918984580229137969.post-7046607851882879281</id><published>2007-12-31T14:45:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2007-12-31T14:54:29.167-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Why I am no longer a Christian or A View of a Brave New World</title><summary type='text'>I have spent the last year of my life going around and around in circles in my mind dealing with a crisis of faith.It started with my first concept. I no longer believed in hell. It just did not make any sense to me. For Hell to exist it must have been created by God. Now what kind of God would create such an awful place? Discipline yes, but what sort of sick sadistic God would create a place of </summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2918984580229137969&amp;postID=7046607851882879281&amp;isPopup=true' title='2 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2918984580229137969/posts/default/7046607851882879281'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2918984580229137969/posts/default/7046607851882879281'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://willisnightwood.blogspot.com/2007/12/why-i-am-no-longer-christian-or-view-of.html' title='Why I am no longer a Christian or A View of a Brave New World'/><author><name>Theurgist</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/07883544624624117906</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='22' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_z5D40zDZRew/S-Rcsl831yI/AAAAAAAAACA/iVYKXDYsg_I/S220/sunbird.jpg'/></author><thr:total>2</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918984580229137969.post-7582920477415385079</id><published>2007-06-25T14:26:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2007-06-25T14:27:10.084-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Thoughts on Liber XC, Liber Tzaddi Vel Hamus Hermeticus</title><summary type='text'>Initiation is the end of sorrow, salvation from the black earth of malkuth. Salvation from folly, idleness, and slavery. In initiation you will discover that earthly pleasures are nothing but shadows and dust.As Fear is failure, therefore be without fear, demand to do your will and nothing else and above all never bow to the slavery of fear. As Demeter fed the boy nectar and ambrosia of the Gods </summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2918984580229137969&amp;postID=7582920477415385079&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2918984580229137969/posts/default/7582920477415385079'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2918984580229137969/posts/default/7582920477415385079'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://willisnightwood.blogspot.com/2007/06/thoughts-on-liber-xc-liber-tzaddi-vel.html' title='Thoughts on Liber XC, Liber Tzaddi Vel Hamus Hermeticus'/><author><name>Theurgist</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/07883544624624117906</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='22' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_z5D40zDZRew/S-Rcsl831yI/AAAAAAAAACA/iVYKXDYsg_I/S220/sunbird.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918984580229137969.post-1500896776293528418</id><published>2007-06-12T09:49:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2007-06-12T10:01:10.080-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Outline of Liber ABA (part 1) Mysticism</title><summary type='text'>I have been rereading Crowley's Book 4 part 1 and I noticed that the introduction entitled "Preliminary Remarks" is nothing more than an essay outlining his theorem based "Postcards to Probationers". Or more to the point, Postcards is the summery of part 1. He then proceeds in the text to outline each step and how to accomplish it. So to further that work I shall write up a short outline of Part </summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2918984580229137969&amp;postID=1500896776293528418&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2918984580229137969/posts/default/1500896776293528418'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2918984580229137969/posts/default/1500896776293528418'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://willisnightwood.blogspot.com/2007/06/outline-of-liber-aba-part-1-mysticism.html' title='Outline of Liber ABA (part 1) Mysticism'/><author><name>Theurgist</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/07883544624624117906</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='22' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_z5D40zDZRew/S-Rcsl831yI/AAAAAAAAACA/iVYKXDYsg_I/S220/sunbird.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918984580229137969.post-6959119484652709386</id><published>2007-06-08T11:13:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2007-06-12T09:56:59.559-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Outline of Postcard to Probationers</title><summary type='text'>The Theorems state simply the value of the work. The work leads to super consciousness, making christs. The appearance and presence of christs advances the world. Therefore our work advances the world around us. This relates to the alchemical idea that when a material is perfected it causes the exaltation of materials that comes into contact with it. Like begets like.The methods to attain this </summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2918984580229137969&amp;postID=6959119484652709386&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2918984580229137969/posts/default/6959119484652709386'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2918984580229137969/posts/default/6959119484652709386'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://willisnightwood.blogspot.com/2007/06/outline-of-postcard-to-probationers.html' title='Outline of Postcard to Probationers'/><author><name>Theurgist</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/07883544624624117906</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='22' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_z5D40zDZRew/S-Rcsl831yI/AAAAAAAAACA/iVYKXDYsg_I/S220/sunbird.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918984580229137969.post-8732976508632829120</id><published>2007-06-07T14:36:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2007-06-07T14:45:22.002-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Outline of Liber II, The Message of the Master Therion</title><summary type='text'>The law of Thelema states:"Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law.""There is no Law beyond Do what thou wilt."Both statements of Law in essence say the same thing but only with slightly different wording. Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law, states your one and only purpose and goal is to perform your will and nothing else as this is the whole of the Law. There is no Law </summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2918984580229137969&amp;postID=8732976508632829120&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2918984580229137969/posts/default/8732976508632829120'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2918984580229137969/posts/default/8732976508632829120'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://willisnightwood.blogspot.com/2007/06/outline-of-liber-ii-message-of-master.html' title='Outline of Liber II, The Message of the Master Therion'/><author><name>Theurgist</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/07883544624624117906</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='22' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_z5D40zDZRew/S-Rcsl831yI/AAAAAAAAACA/iVYKXDYsg_I/S220/sunbird.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918984580229137969.post-2868516570267230470</id><published>2007-05-21T15:40:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2007-05-21T16:28:03.763-04:00</updated><title type='text'>True Will, a mundane approach</title><summary type='text'>In an earlier post I theorized on a definition of true will. In that post I approached it from a bit of a mystical stand point. In a nutshell I explained that all your thoughts, emotions, and feelings are illusions of you and the deep untouched core beneath all this is the true self who has it's own agenda and that the realization of that agenda is the true will.This is still true yet I feel it </summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2918984580229137969&amp;postID=2868516570267230470&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2918984580229137969/posts/default/2868516570267230470'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2918984580229137969/posts/default/2868516570267230470'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://willisnightwood.blogspot.com/2007/05/true-will-mundane-approach.html' title='True Will, a mundane approach'/><author><name>Theurgist</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/07883544624624117906</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='22' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_z5D40zDZRew/S-Rcsl831yI/AAAAAAAAACA/iVYKXDYsg_I/S220/sunbird.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918984580229137969.post-4330109274268051233</id><published>2007-05-21T13:31:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2007-05-21T14:32:14.066-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Sex, Cancer, and Control</title><summary type='text'>I heard on the radio this morning that here in my home state of Georgia that bill SB 155 that would require all girls to receive an HPV vaccine before entering the sixth grade will not be placed on the calendar for a full Senate debate this session. In essence it is declared DEAD and will not go through or really even discussed anymore.There was some heavy debate about making the vacine manditory</summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2918984580229137969&amp;postID=4330109274268051233&amp;isPopup=true' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2918984580229137969/posts/default/4330109274268051233'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2918984580229137969/posts/default/4330109274268051233'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://willisnightwood.blogspot.com/2007/05/sex-cancer-and-control.html' title='Sex, Cancer, and Control'/><author><name>Theurgist</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/07883544624624117906</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='22' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_z5D40zDZRew/S-Rcsl831yI/AAAAAAAAACA/iVYKXDYsg_I/S220/sunbird.jpg'/></author><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918984580229137969.post-6982446244294487774</id><published>2007-05-03T15:51:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2007-05-03T15:59:16.789-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Nu - Eth Yah -Un</title><summary type='text'>The Magical Formula of NUEThYHUN,better expressed as Nu - Eth Yah -Un.Nu is the egyptian god who personified the swirling primeval chaos from which the cosmic order was produced. Or as in the Thelemic definition Nu is the space of Nuit. While on the other side is Un. Un is an egyptian word that means to appear or manifest. The direct opposite of Nu, graphically expressed by the reversal of </summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2918984580229137969&amp;postID=6982446244294487774&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2918984580229137969/posts/default/6982446244294487774'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2918984580229137969/posts/default/6982446244294487774'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://willisnightwood.blogspot.com/2007/05/nu-eth-yah-un.html' title='Nu - Eth Yah -Un'/><author><name>Theurgist</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/07883544624624117906</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='22' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_z5D40zDZRew/S-Rcsl831yI/AAAAAAAAACA/iVYKXDYsg_I/S220/sunbird.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918984580229137969.post-1801711895418967425</id><published>2007-04-23T15:55:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2007-04-23T15:57:29.459-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Ra-Hoor-Khuit</title><summary type='text'></summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2918984580229137969&amp;postID=1801711895418967425&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2918984580229137969/posts/default/1801711895418967425'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2918984580229137969/posts/default/1801711895418967425'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://willisnightwood.blogspot.com/2007/04/ra-hoor-khuit.html' title='Ra-Hoor-Khuit'/><author><name>Theurgist</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/07883544624624117906</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='22' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_z5D40zDZRew/S-Rcsl831yI/AAAAAAAAACA/iVYKXDYsg_I/S220/sunbird.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://bp2.blogger.com/_z5D40zDZRew/Ri0PmBpLdOI/AAAAAAAAAAo/EhHcmTVSKJk/s72-c/RaHoorKhuit.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918984580229137969.post-9010422067429719790</id><published>2007-04-10T16:55:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2007-04-23T10:26:28.079-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Thelemic Rosary (Simple Version)</title><summary type='text'>A very simple version to get you started. Expanded versions for various purposes coming at a later date.Open with the The Oath of the Enchantmentfrom Liber V vel Reguli.First three small beads:1st small bead: Had! The manifestation of Nuit.2ed small bead: Nu! the hiding of Hadit.3ed small bead: Abrahadabra; the reward of Ra Hoor Khut.All Large Beads: Confession and Declaration:ASAR UN-NEFER, you </summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2918984580229137969&amp;postID=9010422067429719790&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2918984580229137969/posts/default/9010422067429719790'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2918984580229137969/posts/default/9010422067429719790'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://willisnightwood.blogspot.com/2007/04/thelemic-rosary-simple-version.html' title='Thelemic Rosary (Simple Version)'/><author><name>Theurgist</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/07883544624624117906</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='22' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_z5D40zDZRew/S-Rcsl831yI/AAAAAAAAACA/iVYKXDYsg_I/S220/sunbird.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918984580229137969.post-3097948031794558185</id><published>2007-04-06T14:57:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2007-04-06T15:00:21.539-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Fundamental Obeisance</title><summary type='text'>Dee's Fundamental Obeisance (Revised and Rewritten) Eheieh Asher Eheieh,I invoke and call upon your Divine Power and authority,and ask you to favor and assist me in all my works, words and actions.And by your twelve mystical names.ORO IBAH AOZPI, MOR DIAL HCTGA,OIP TEAA PDOCE, MPH ARSL GAIOL,do I entreat and implore your Divine Majesty.Aid and bear witness to my spiritual endeavor. Send forth </summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2918984580229137969&amp;postID=3097948031794558185&amp;isPopup=true' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2918984580229137969/posts/default/3097948031794558185'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2918984580229137969/posts/default/3097948031794558185'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://willisnightwood.blogspot.com/2007/04/fundamental-obeisance.html' title='Fundamental Obeisance'/><author><name>Theurgist</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/07883544624624117906</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='22' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_z5D40zDZRew/S-Rcsl831yI/AAAAAAAAACA/iVYKXDYsg_I/S220/sunbird.jpg'/></author><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918984580229137969.post-3545719374746487135</id><published>2007-04-05T13:09:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2007-04-05T13:38:03.833-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Concept of Divinity</title><summary type='text'>Q: What is the great work?A: The great work is the end of your life's work and the achievement of union with God.Now what does this mean exactly? Well I cannot tell you that, BUT I can tell you what it means to me. I am not an atheist, I believe in God or the Divine as I prefer to call it, not he. Not exactly the Christian God but a creator god. A master of the universe, the creator of all. The </summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2918984580229137969&amp;postID=3545719374746487135&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2918984580229137969/posts/default/3545719374746487135'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2918984580229137969/posts/default/3545719374746487135'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://willisnightwood.blogspot.com/2007/04/concept-of-divinity.html' title='Concept of Divinity'/><author><name>Theurgist</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/07883544624624117906</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='22' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_z5D40zDZRew/S-Rcsl831yI/AAAAAAAAACA/iVYKXDYsg_I/S220/sunbird.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918984580229137969.post-7293767220557385705</id><published>2007-03-06T13:09:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2007-03-06T13:20:36.083-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Fearing the Dark</title><summary type='text'>I was engaged in meditation last night and as usual for me, my mind began to wonder. For some strange reason I was thinking of our friendly sun, Sol. The suddenly for just a moment I was struck by the most terrifying real feeling of fear that the sun might not rise tomorrow. The moment passed and my rational mind took over saying of course this is impossible. But the moment happened, for that </summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2918984580229137969&amp;postID=7293767220557385705&amp;isPopup=true' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2918984580229137969/posts/default/7293767220557385705'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2918984580229137969/posts/default/7293767220557385705'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://willisnightwood.blogspot.com/2007/03/i-was-engaged-in-meditation-last-night.html' title='Fearing the Dark'/><author><name>Theurgist</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/07883544624624117906</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='22' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_z5D40zDZRew/S-Rcsl831yI/AAAAAAAAACA/iVYKXDYsg_I/S220/sunbird.jpg'/></author><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918984580229137969.post-4954107353591177639</id><published>2007-03-02T15:39:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2007-03-02T15:40:35.663-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Hoor-paar-Kraat</title><summary type='text'></summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2918984580229137969&amp;postID=4954107353591177639&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2918984580229137969/posts/default/4954107353591177639'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2918984580229137969/posts/default/4954107353591177639'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://willisnightwood.blogspot.com/2007/03/hoor-paar-kraat_02.html' title='Hoor-paar-Kraat'/><author><name>Theurgist</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/07883544624624117906</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='22' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_z5D40zDZRew/S-Rcsl831yI/AAAAAAAAACA/iVYKXDYsg_I/S220/sunbird.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://bp0.blogger.com/_z5D40zDZRew/ReiLnkEgbpI/AAAAAAAAAAY/AbaS5L147EI/s72-c/babe+in+egg.bmp' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918984580229137969.post-8732187391607705466</id><published>2007-03-02T11:42:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2007-03-02T13:51:04.082-05:00</updated><title type='text'>To be a Star, to be Alone</title><summary type='text'>Crowley described Fredrich Nietzsche as a prophet of the New Aeon. I happen to agree with him. I was familer with his work long before I had ever heard the name Crowley. Even just a light reading of Thus Spoke Zarathustra will reveal much about love, ethics, and the will to power.One chapter of Thus Spoke Zarathustra always stood out in my mind as particularly powerful. I will explore this more </summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2918984580229137969&amp;postID=8732187391607705466&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2918984580229137969/posts/default/8732187391607705466'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2918984580229137969/posts/default/8732187391607705466'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://willisnightwood.blogspot.com/2007/03/crowley-described-fredrich-nietzsche-as.html' title='To be a Star, to be Alone'/><author><name>Theurgist</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/07883544624624117906</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='22' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_z5D40zDZRew/S-Rcsl831yI/AAAAAAAAACA/iVYKXDYsg_I/S220/sunbird.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918984580229137969.post-389838511166987479</id><published>2007-03-01T14:04:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2007-03-01T15:17:05.215-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Prayer of Confession</title><summary type='text'>ASAR UN-NEFER, you who are not my body, you who are not my heart, you who are not my mind. Holy art thou, my secret self! Lord of the Gods. Unity uttermost showed!Through my own fault, in my thoughts and in my deeds, in what I have done and what I have failed to do, I have neglected to know and do my will. I have cast blame on others and other circumstances. I have not accepted responsibility for</summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2918984580229137969&amp;postID=389838511166987479&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2918984580229137969/posts/default/389838511166987479'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2918984580229137969/posts/default/389838511166987479'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://willisnightwood.blogspot.com/2007/03/prayer-of-confession.html' title='Prayer of Confession'/><author><name>Theurgist</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/07883544624624117906</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='22' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_z5D40zDZRew/S-Rcsl831yI/AAAAAAAAACA/iVYKXDYsg_I/S220/sunbird.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918984580229137969.post-753609032033896989</id><published>2007-03-01T13:01:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2007-03-01T13:41:09.261-05:00</updated><title type='text'>The Aeon of Horus, Part 2</title><summary type='text'>With the writing/receiving of the Book of the Law, Crowley announced the beginning of the age of Horus. A new aeon was proclaimed. But what exactly does this mean for us on a cultural and global level?First we must determine if this is in fact true. I for one do not accept things out of hand or "take someone's word for it" as it was. I accept that the Aeon of Horus is a powerful formula on a </summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2918984580229137969&amp;postID=753609032033896989&amp;isPopup=true' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2918984580229137969/posts/default/753609032033896989'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2918984580229137969/posts/default/753609032033896989'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://willisnightwood.blogspot.com/2007/03/aeon-of-horus-part-2.html' title='The Aeon of Horus, Part 2'/><author><name>Theurgist</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/07883544624624117906</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='22' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_z5D40zDZRew/S-Rcsl831yI/AAAAAAAAACA/iVYKXDYsg_I/S220/sunbird.jpg'/></author><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918984580229137969.post-5960141142425682605</id><published>2007-02-28T14:53:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2007-02-28T15:40:15.441-05:00</updated><title type='text'>The Aeon of Horus</title><summary type='text'>The Aeon of HorusWith the writing/receiving of the Book of the Law, Crowley announced the beginning of the age of Horus. A new aeon was proclaimed. But what exactly does this mean for us on a personal level?First it means the old aeon is past, the Aeon of Osiris, the formula of the slain and resurrected god. We no longer have to follow that path for spiritual redemption and advancement. A new </summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2918984580229137969&amp;postID=5960141142425682605&amp;isPopup=true' title='2 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2918984580229137969/posts/default/5960141142425682605'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2918984580229137969/posts/default/5960141142425682605'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://willisnightwood.blogspot.com/2007/02/aeon-of-horus.html' title='The Aeon of Horus'/><author><name>Theurgist</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/07883544624624117906</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='22' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_z5D40zDZRew/S-Rcsl831yI/AAAAAAAAACA/iVYKXDYsg_I/S220/sunbird.jpg'/></author><thr:total>2</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918984580229137969.post-7159568177746752854</id><published>2007-02-21T12:54:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2007-02-28T15:43:20.948-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Adoration of Fire</title><summary type='text'>Holy art Thou, Lord of Fire!Wherein Thou hast shown forth the Throne of Thy Glory.YHVH TZABAOTH!Leader of Armies is Thy Holy Name.O, Thou Flashing Fire, Thou illuminatest all things.With Thy insupportable RefulgenceWhence flow the ceaseless streams of SplendorWhich nourisheth Thine Infinite Spirit.Help us, Thy children, whom Thou hast loved.Since the birth of the Ages of Time.AMEN.</summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2918984580229137969&amp;postID=7159568177746752854&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2918984580229137969/posts/default/7159568177746752854'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2918984580229137969/posts/default/7159568177746752854'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://willisnightwood.blogspot.com/2007/02/elemental-adoration-of-fire.html' title='Adoration of Fire'/><author><name>Theurgist</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/07883544624624117906</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='22' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_z5D40zDZRew/S-Rcsl831yI/AAAAAAAAACA/iVYKXDYsg_I/S220/sunbird.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918984580229137969.post-1414114915909816207</id><published>2007-02-16T15:25:00.001-05:00</published><updated>2007-02-16T15:25:55.466-05:00</updated><title type='text'>True Will</title><summary type='text'>In an attempt to define true will I offer the following:True Will does not spring from conscious intent, but from the interplay between the deepest Self and the entire Universe. Therefore, the enlightened Thelemite is one who is able to eliminate or bypass one's ego-created desires, conflicts, and habits, and tap directly into the Self/Universe nexus. Theoretically, at this point, the Thelemite </summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2918984580229137969&amp;postID=1414114915909816207&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2918984580229137969/posts/default/1414114915909816207'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2918984580229137969/posts/default/1414114915909816207'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://willisnightwood.blogspot.com/2007/02/true-will.html' title='True Will'/><author><name>Theurgist</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/07883544624624117906</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='22' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_z5D40zDZRew/S-Rcsl831yI/AAAAAAAAACA/iVYKXDYsg_I/S220/sunbird.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2918984580229137969.post-5584299122602930108</id><published>2007-02-16T14:56:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2007-02-28T16:55:06.164-05:00</updated><title type='text'>About Me</title><summary type='text'>My IntroductionI was born in a small town in Alabama, moved to Georgia as a small child, returned to Alabama for my higher education, and now once again live in a small town in Georgia.There was nothing unusual about my childhood. I guess my family was Christian, but there was never any mention of God, Church, or spirituality in my home growing up. I was always interested in such things but was </summary><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=2918984580229137969&amp;postID=5584299122602930108&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2918984580229137969/posts/default/5584299122602930108'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/2918984580229137969/posts/default/5584299122602930108'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://willisnightwood.blogspot.com/2007/02/testing.html' title='About Me'/><author><name>Theurgist</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/07883544624624117906</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='22' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_z5D40zDZRew/S-Rcsl831yI/AAAAAAAAACA/iVYKXDYsg_I/S220/sunbird.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry></feed>
