Invocation and Evocation I/XI

Invocation & Evocation Magick

Invocation & Evocation Magick

with Ryan Adam Murray

Thursday, November 15, 7:30pm

At: The World's Biggest Bookstore, 20 Edward St., in the Boardroom on the second floor

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

     Ryan Adam Murray will be giving a talk about the basic elements of ceremonial invocation and evocation, and how these can not only be employed in a ritual setting, but in day-to-day life as well. We will be looking at both theoretical and practical aspects of both of these magical functions, as well as the history of this kind of practice.

Love is the law, love under will.

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93 All,

A hearty thanks to Dr. David Shoemaker for his very insightful talk today! And a great thanks to everyone who was able to be there -- huge turnout for this one! We even had a couple of people coming from out of town. I'm hoping I can get some video up asap, but I'll keep you posted...

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O.T.O. (Ordo Templi Orientis) Intro I/VII

Frater Elrich gave this talk on his perspective on the O.T.O. at Pagan Pride, Toronto, September 8th, IVxx (2012e.v.). Includes some introductory discussion on the Order, Crowley and Thelema.

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Lucifer: Father of Lies or Bringer of Light I/XIX

Thelema & Education I

Initiation & the Path of Return

Initiation & the Path of Return

with Dr. David Shoemaker

Saturday, October 20th, 2:30pm
Cost: $15 (this is a non-profit event; door fees go toward covering travelling expenses, etc)

At: Trinity St. Paul's, 427 Bloor St. West, Toronto (basement, in the "Rainbow Room")

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

      In this entertaining presentation, Dr. Shoemaker will show how the Trumps of the Thoth Tarot illustrate the various tasks, challenges and transformative processes awaiting the aspirant on the path toward awakened spiritual consciousness, known in Thelemic tradition as the Knowledge and Conversation of the Holy Guardian Angel. He will then discuss the Adept’s journey toward the inevitable ordeal of the “Abyss”.

      Dr. Shoemaker will also present a brief overview of the life and legacy of Soror Meral (Phyllis Seckler), whose writings he has recently co-edited. A limited number of copies of Seckler's books will be available for sale and signing. 

About the Lecturer:

      Dr. David Shoemaker is a clinical psychologist in private practice, specializing in Jungian and transpersonal psychotherapy. David is the Chancellor of the College of Thelema of Northern California, and the Prolocutor of its initiatory Order, the Temple of the Silver Star. He has also been a member of O.T.O. and an initiate of A.’.A.’. since 1993.
     He is Past Master of 418 Lodge, O.T.O., having succeeded Soror Meral (Phyllis Seckler), his friend and teacher. He also serves as a consecrated Bishop of Ecclesia Gnostica Catholica and as a Sovereign Grand Inspector General of O.T.O. David is the founding President of the O.T.O. Psychology Guild, and a frequent speaker at national and regional O.T.O. events.
     David is a co-editor of the journals Neshamah (Psychology Guild) and Cheth (418 Lodge). In addition to his essays in these publications, his writings have been published in the journals Mezlim and Black Pearl, and his chapter on Kabbalistic Psychology was included in the Instructor’s Manual of Fadiman and Frager’s Personality and Personal Growth, an undergraduate psychology textbook. He was the compiler of the COTNC publication, Jane Wolfe: The Cefalu Diaries 1920-1923, and a co-editor of the COTNC/Teitan Press publication, Phyllis Seckler (Soror Meral): The Thoth Tarot, Astrology, & Other Selected Writings, and The Kabbalah, Magick, and Thelema. Selected Writings Volume II. His instructional “Living Thelema” segments are heard monthly on the Speech in the Silence podcast.
     In addition to his work in magick and psychology, David is a composer and musician. He lives in Sacramento, California, with his wife and his son. David can be reached through his personal website, www.livingthelema.com, or via the COTNC website: www.cotnorcal.org.

Love is the law, love under will.

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Lucifer: Father of Lies or Bringer of Light

Lucifer: Father of Lies or Bringer of Light

Sunday, August 26th, 6:30pm
At: The World’s Biggest Bookstore, 20 Edward St (in the Boardroom on the 2nd floor)

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

    Practicing Luciferian Jeremy Crow will be giving a talk on the subject of Luciferianism: What is it? Is it the same as Satanism? What are its gnostic roots? What role does Lucifer play in it? And what implications does it have for philosophy & Magick? Jeremy will clear away the clouds that commonly shroud this commonly misunderstood philosophy.

Love is the law, love under will.

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Thelema & Education

Thelema & EducationMonday, August 20th, 7:30pm
At: The World’s Biggest Bookstore, 20 Edward St (in the Boardroom on the 2nd floor)

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

     Ryan Adam Murray will be giving a talk focusing on the subject of education. This talk will focus on the importance of education in Thelema, and on Thelemic implications for society and its systems of education.

 Love is the law, love under will.

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Left Hand Path Convention

Evolutionary Occultism in the New Aeon


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


     Perhaps a little short-notice, but this Sunday will be the climax of the 1st International Left Hand Path Convention in Toronto. Lecturers & presenters all day, followed by a FREE concert at the Cadillac Lounge! There will be numerous Thelemic lecturers & musicians at the event (including my own humble solo debut). Click the following link or paste it in your browser for details!


http://www.eventbrite.ca/event/3890029182/efblike


Love is the law, love under will.




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The Book of Thoth Part 1 of 5

Another camera's footage from our last lecture, which I believe was able to catch more of the lecture...

The Book of Lies

The Book of Lies (Falsely So-Called)Monday, July 16th, 7:30pm
At: The World’s Biggest Bookstore, 20 Edward St (in the Boardroom on the 2nd floor)

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

     On July 16th, Ryan Adam Murray will be discussing Crowley's "The Book of Lies (Falsley So Called)," also known as Liber 333. This talk will examine the role of this crucial text in the study & practice of Thelema.


For a PDF of this book:
http://hermetic.com/crowley/libers/liber333.pdf
It is a very simple read, with each chapter no longer than a page, yet a vast wealth of insight may be gleaned from it.


Love is the law, love under will.

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The Book of Thoth Part I

Part I of BOT Lecture. It may take some time to get it up on the TTG Youtube Channel, but that version will likely have captured more of the lecture.

Toronto Thelema Group on Youtube

TTG on Youtube
Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the law.

Okay! We seem to have the Youtube channel up and running! Still working out all the bugs, but looking good. I tried to make it "Toronto Thelema Group", but until I figure out Google a little better and figure out how to make it a separate thing, it'll be under my name.

If you would like to subscribe to the channel and keep abreast of our videos from the lectures, you can find it here:

http://www.youtube.com/channel/UC40XJfAuQpzKpAfiYmzPu2w?feature=results_main

Thanks for everyone's help, our speakers thus-far, and to Mike for his help with the video. We'll keep 'em coming!

Love is the law, love under will.


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Aleister Crowley & the Path to True Happiness: Examining the Role of Occ...

First of Five Parts at:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxyWdcS-L9A

Unlocking Enochian Symbology of Thelemic Magick III:The Thoth Tarot

The Thoth Tarot
Monday, July 2nd, 7:30pm - 9:30pm
At: The World's Biggest Bookstore, 20 Edward St (in the Boardroom on the 2nd floor)

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

     The third and final part in this series of lectures. In addition to taking an in-depth look at The Book of Thoth (Aleister Crowley's excellent book on the Tarot), Ryan Adam Murray will be discussing Crowley's use of John Dee's Enochian system for his interpretation of the Tarot in the Thoth deck.

Love is the law, love under will.


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The Vision and the Voice 1

Aleister Crowley & the Path to True Happiness

Examining the Purpose of Occult Orders Today
Thursday, June 21st, 7:30pm
At: The World's Biggest Bookstore, 20 Edward St (in the Boardroom on the 2nd floor)

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

On June 21st, Edward Mason, Warden of the Temple of Our Lady of the Stars, will be giving the Temple's inaugural presentation, a talk that will cover the value of a teaching Order in current times, and the role that the Temple of Our Lady of the Stars (TOLS) plays to meet that need.

Love is the law, love under will.


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Unlocking Enochian Symbology of Thelemic Magick Part II

Unlocking Enochian Symbology of Thelemic Magick Part II :
The Vision & the Voice
Monday, June 4th, 7:30pm - 9pm
At: The World's Biggest Bookstore, 20 Edward St., Toronto
(In the Boardroom on the second floor: at the top of the escalator, go up the steps to the French section; the Boardroom is at the far left.)

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

     Ryan Adam Murray's next talk will be about Liber 418 "The Vision & the Voice," a series of Enochian visions undertaken by Aleister Crowley and Victor Neugerg. We'll explore Liber 418's role in the system of Enochian magick and the ramifications of Crowley and Neuberg's work in this respect. We will be comparing these visions, and this relationship, to those of Dee and Kelley, and looking at where this comparison leads us.

Love is the law, love under will.


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True and Fathful 1/7

Thelemic Pub Night

Thelemic Pub Night
8:30pm
At: The Only Cafe on the Danforth, 972 Danforth Ave. (right by Donlands subway station)

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

This is a chance for us to congregate in a purely social setting, and there's always a good time and interesting, insightful conversations. The Only Cafe is a cozy bar adjoining The One Coffee House, so be sure to check both sides when looking for the group.

Love is the law, love under will.

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Unlocking Enochian Symbology of Thelemic Magick Part I

Unlocking Enochian Symbology of Thelemic Magick Part I :
The Diaries of John Dee
Monday, May 7th, 7:30pm - 9pm
At: The World's Biggest Bookstore, 20 Edward St., Toronto
(In the Boardroom on the second floor: at the top of the escalator, go up the steps to the French section; the Boardroom is at the far left.)

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

On Monday, May 7th, Ryan Adam Murray will be giving the first of a three-part lecture, looking at how the Enochian system of John Dee informs Thelemic symbology. This first talk will look at elements of the diaries of John Dee that prefigure the Thelemic revelations of Liber 418, and Aleister Crowley's system of ceremonial magick.

Love is the law, love under will.


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Special Thanks & Things to Come

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

     Thanks very much to everyone who made it out yesterday for David Rankine's Sacred Geometry pt I workshop, it was really great having him in the city to do this! Sacred Geometry seems such an integral, fundamental aspect of Occultism that I think a lot of texts assume the student has already made study of the subject. We hope to get David out for another workshop soon!

     Meanwhile, coming up, Ryan Adam Murray will be doing a Three-Part lecture on the influence of John Dee's Enochian system on Thelema, and the importance of that system's symbols and language to two of the most important books of Thelemic symbology: Liber 418 The Vision & the Voice, and The Book of Thoth (Crowley's companion text on the Tarot). I'll be keeping you posted on details to come!

     The Vision & the Voice (Liber 418):
http://hermetic.com/crowley/the-vision-and-the-voice/


     The Book of Thoth:
http://hermetic.com/crowley/book-of-thoth/

Love is the law, love under will.

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The Law is for All Liber AL 1 7

The Temple of Our Lady of the Stars: Inauguration Announcement

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

As stated in our pre-inauguration announcement in February, a new Thelemic mystery school, the Temple of Our Lady of the Stars (TOLS), is now meeting regularly in Toronto. This fraternity follows in the occult tradition begun by the Golden Dawn, updated for the Aeon of Horus. It offers training in applied Thelemic philosophy, Qabalistic and Hermetic knowledge, practical mysticism and magick. The curriculum consists of a supervised course that takes members from a primary initiation through a series of graded degrees that lead to a second initiation into the Mysteries of Tiphereth, aiming toward knowledge of the True Will and the first levels of contact with the HGA.



TOLS is warranted by the Prolocutor of an existing school, the Temple of the Silver Star, that is based in Sacramento, Cal. It also maintains a link to the Jane Wolfe lineage of the A.’.A.’. via the same connection. However, the terms of our Warrant explicitly recognise us as an autonomous Order, answerable to the Law of Thelema and the Hidden Guardians of the current of the New Aeon.



As a teaching order, TOLS accepts applications from sincere applicants willing to devote time, effort and commitment to the pursuit of the Great Work. Initiation is granted to those who pass a preliminary interview and are willing to meet the requirements initiation imposes on all true aspirants.



Enquiries may be addressed to the Cancellarius at:

cancellarius@ladyofthestars.org

Love is the law, love under will.

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The Book of the Law

Liber AL vel Legis: The Book of the Law
Monday, April 9th, 7:30pm - 9:30pm
At: The World's Biggest Bookstore, 20 Edward St. (in the Boardroom on the second floor)

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

At the height of this Thelemic Holy Season, April 9th (amidst the three-day celebration for the writing of the Book of the Law), Ryan Adam Murray will be giving a lecture on the foundational Thelemic text. This talk will look at the ramifications of the Book of the Law, some of the major issues we must confront in interpreting it, and deciding what place it has among the great spiritual texts.

Love is the law, love under will.

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Sacred Geometry Pt I -- Methods of Construction

SACRED GEOMETRY
Cost: $15 
Sunday, April 15th, 3:30pm - 6:30pm
At: The World's Biggest Bookstore, 20 Edward St. (in the Boardroom on the second floor)

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

Part One -Methods of Construction
Join sacred geometer and artist Dave Rankine and learn how to create sacred geometric patterns using only pencil, straight edge and compass. Sacred Geometry is the recognition and acknowledgement that certain universal patterns and ratios occur throughout nature. When we consciously use these same patterns and ratios in our creations, the results are always breathtaking in their beauty This easy-to-learn method is process-oriented with the emphasis placed on the process of creation.
All patterns covered in this workshop have healing qualities.

Love is the law, love under will.

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Happy Thelemic Holy Season!

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


Today marks the Thelemic New Year, and the beginning of the Thelemic Holy Season. It's the 108th Year of the New Aeon -- the year IVxx, which is attributed to the Tarot Trumps Atu IV "The Emperor," and Atu XX "The Aeon." Here's looking forward to the New Year! We've got plenty more lectures and meetings to come, and I'm personally looking forward to seeing a stronger Thelemic community continuing to build in Toronto in IVxx!


Love is the law, love under will.


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Divination One

Divination

Divination
Sunday, March 11, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
At: The World's Biggest Bookstore, 20 Edward St. (in the Boardroom on the 2nd floor)

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

Ryan Adam Murray will be giving a lecture on Divination, in which we will explore the role played by different systems of divination in ceremonial magic, and look practically at how these different systems can be put into use and interpreted by occultists.

Love is the law, love under will.

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The Angel and the Abyss 1/6

Discussion: The Pentagram Ritual

Discussion Group: The Pentagram Ritual
Sunday, March 4th, 6:30 - 8:30pm
At: The World's Biggest Bookstore, 20 Edward St. (in the Boardroom on the 2nd floor)

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

"Those who regard this ritual as a mere device to invoke or banish spirits are unworthy to possess it. Properly understood, it is the Medicine of metals and the Stone of the Wise." -- Aleister Crowley

This will be an open group discussion on one of the most fundamental basic Rituals in Ceremonial Magick. The Lesser Banishing Ritual of the Pentagram (or LBRP), though a very compact Ritual, contains some incredibly condensed symbolism and meaning. We will be exploring these deeper meanings with an in-depth look at the Ritual's elements, including the esoteric symbol of the Pentagram itself. As this will be a discussion format, attendees are welcome to bring their own insights, ideas and experiences to the table.

Here is a link to Liber O, which contains (amongst other things) a copy of the LBRP:
http://hermetic.com/crowley/libers/lib6.html

Love is the law, love under will.

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The Angel and the Abyss: examining the A:.A:. System of Initiation

Sunday, February 26, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
At: The World's Biggest Bookstore, 20 Edward Street (in the Boardroom on the 2nd floor)

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

This talk will look at the A:.A:., its origins, how a magician can practically make use of the system, what we can gain from it, and considerations when seeking out a magical teacher. We will also look at the attainment of the Holy Guardian Angel and the act of Crossing the Abyss as the two fundamental goals of the system, what they mean, and how they might be accomplished.

Love is the law, love under will.

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Announcement: The Formation of the Temple of Our Lady of the Stars

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

     A new Thelemic fraternity is forming in Toronto. The Temple of Our Lady of the Stars is a mystery school following in the occult tradition begun by the Golden Dawn, and that has continued down to groups such as the Temple of Thelema and the Temple of the Silver Star.

     It offers training for aspirants in applied Thelemic philosophy, Qabalistic and Hermetic knowledge, and practical mysticism and magick. The curriculum consists of a supervised course of training that takes members from a primary initiation through a series of graded degrees that lead to a second initiation into the Mysteries of Tiphereth.

Please address enquiries to:

Darren, Cancellarius

watermanorbaphomet@hotmail.com

Love is the law, love under will.

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Demonology part 1

Demonology & the Idea of Evil

Demonology & the Idea of Evil
Monday, February 6, 7:30pm - 9:00pm
At: The World's Biggest Bookstore, 20 Edward Street (in the Boardroom on the 2nd floor)

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


This talk will explore Demonology and the idea of evil. We'll look at some material from Catholic exorcism as well as ceremonial magick, while exploring the idea of demons as entities themselves. We'll also look at the role that evil plays in both practical and philosophical engagements with magick and Thelema.

Love is the law, love under will.

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Cold reading 1

Cold Reading

Monday, January 16, 7:30pm - 9:00pm
At: The World's Biggest Bookstore, 20 Edward Street (in the Boardroom on the 2nd floor)

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

      This talk will focus on aspects of habitual human behavior, and how recognizing and understanding them relates to an authentic occult practice. "Cold Reading" and similar techniques have been used to deceive people, but the same skills are necessary to the task of creating change in conformity with Will. We will discuss the techniques and the ethics involved.

Love is the law, love under will.

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