What is Rational Spirituality? | #thinktober Entelecheia 2023-10-13 | What does it mean to practice spirituality in a way that is sane and rational? Whether we’re practicing pagans, Buddhists, Christians, occultists, mindfulness meditators, or just general believers in a higher power, how do we know when we’re tracking with reality, and what are the signs we’re going astray?In this video, I want to talk about what rationality is, why it is valuable, and how to maintain and improve our rationality as spiritual practitioners. Source for many of these ideas: amazon.com/Thinking-Fast-Slow-Daniel-Kahneman/dp/0374533555I’m doing this video alongside other content creators as part of the #thinktober project. This is an effort among creators to encourage critical thinking in the occult, pagan, witchcraft, and magical community at large. Links to some other #thinktober videos are below.I am currently offering Will Discovery one-on-one for 40% off until Monday, Oct 16. Ever wonder what you're truly meant for in this world? The Will Discovery process is your key to unveiling your life's purpose. In just a few hours, we'll unravel the unique tapestry of your experiences, helping you identify your passions and strengths. Say goodbye to uncertainty and embrace a life of clarity, direction, and fulfillment. Your purpose is waiting – let's discover it together!stone-of-mercury-academy.teachable.com/p/discover-your-willOne-on-one coaching:lapis-mercurii.org/lvx/one-on-one-coachinglapis-mercurii.orgpatreon.com/EroticTheologytwitter.com/LapisMercuriifacebook.com/fraterentelecheiaErotic Liberation: amazon.com/Erotic-Liberation-Selected-Lectures-2019-2023/dp/B0C9SJW5VW#thinktober videos:The Art of Rational Spellcasting & Spirit Communication youtu.be/5hwsIEYTf4cHow to Think Critically: For Witches, Occultists & Spiritualists youtu.be/3CV3TVVHiEs?si=J8fOfey0sk0U5EdOThe Correspondence Question: Applying Critical Thinking to your Spellwork youtube.com/watch?v=Oo6u-rEeYusThe Power of Critical Thinking in Witchcraft for Safety & Confidence, Witch Craft & Chatyoutu.be/kJjELQMroxQ?si=x0jxMl0I-AoaSKaUUsing critical thinking for occult and witchcraft researchyoutu.be/MfCB_bC5LLs?si=UOeCejke3Pse-Bn2THE DIVINE PARADOX - #THINKTOBER - THE ORDER OF CHAOS youtube.com/watch?v=TWi0ev7rd38Critical Thinking in Witchcraftyoutu.be/lKlS3lE8Ex4?si=advChIKNjiFtSMt6The Power of Discernment: Critical Thinking in the Occultyoutu.be/Z05YY2yV90c?si=gPX2860F_dN7-Bgf
The Truth about Aleister Crowleys Thelema Entelecheia 2024-10-17 | You might think Thelema is all about magick and individual freedom, but what if I told you that’s only scratching the surface? In this video, we’re diving into the deeper truth behind Aleister Crowley’s philosophy—and why real Thelemic practice goes far beyond rituals and occultism. By the end, you'll see how everything you do, from the mystical to the mundane, can be an expression of your divine will. Download your free guide, Unlock the Mysteries of Thelema: https://stan.store/entelecheiaSchedule Will Discovery with me: https://stan.store/entelecheiaPurchase Erotic Liberation: Selected Lectures on Thelema 2019-2023Amazon: amazon.com/Erotic-Liberation-Selected-Lectures-2019-2023/dp/B0C9SJW5VWBarnes & Noble: barnesandnoble.com/w/erotic-liberation-entelecheia/1143727083Support me on Patreon: patreon.com/EroticTheologyFollow me on Facebook: facebook.com/fraterentelecheiaFollow me on X: https://x.com/LapisMercurii
Inside Aleister Crowleys OTO Entelecheia 2024-10-10 | In this video, we’re unraveling the purpose and mysteries of Ordo Templi Orientis, an organization dedicated to the teachings of Thelema. From hidden rituals to life-changing initiations, stick around to discover how OTO could transform your understanding of the universe—and yourself.Download your free guide, Unlock the Mysteries of Thelema: https://stan.store/entelecheiaSchedule Will Discovery with me: https://stan.store/entelecheiaPurchase Erotic Liberation: Selected Lectures on Thelema 2019-2023Amazon: amazon.com/Erotic-Liberation-Selected-Lectures-2019-2023/dp/B0C9SJW5VWBarnes & Noble: barnesandnoble.com/w/erotic-liberation-entelecheia/1143727083Support me on Patreon: patreon.com/EroticTheologyFollow me on Facebook: facebook.com/fraterentelecheiaFollow me on X: https://x.com/LapisMercurii
Aleister Crowley and the Occult Entelecheia 2024-10-03 | Aleister Crowley—visionary, magician, and one of the most controversial figures in modern occultism. But what if I told you his true mission went beyond magick and rituals? In this video, we’ll explore how Crowley’s quest to establish a universal religion changed the spiritual landscape forever, and why his influence still resonates today.Download your free guide, Unlock the Mysteries of Thelema: https://stan.store/entelecheiaSchedule Will Discovery with me: https://stan.store/entelecheiaSupport me on Patreon: patreon.com/EroticTheologyFollow me on Facebook: facebook.com/fraterentelecheiaFollow me on X: https://x.com/LapisMercurii
Thelema: Cutting Through the Noise to Find Its True Essence Entelecheia 2024-09-26 | If you’re tired of hearing Thelema explained through endless comparisons to other traditions, you’re in the right place. In this video, I’m stripping away the clutter and focusing on Thelema as it truly is—without the dogma, without the detours. Download your free guide, Unlock the Mysteries of Thelema: https://stan.store/entelecheiaSchedule Will Discovery with me: https://stan.store/entelecheiaSupport me on Patreon: patreon.com/EroticTheologyFollow me on Facebook: facebook.com/fraterentelecheiaFollow me on X: https://x.com/LapisMercurii
Thelema and Non Duality Entelecheia 2024-09-19 | What if everything you’ve been taught about spiritual awakening is upside down? In this video, we shatter the illusion that the body is a prison for the soul and reveal a radical truth: your body is the gateway to the divine. Download your free guide, Unlock the Mysteries of Thelema: https://stan.store/entelecheiaSchedule Will Discovery with me: https://stan.store/entelecheiaSupport me on Patreon: patreon.com/EroticTheologyFollow me on Facebook: facebook.com/fraterentelecheiaFollow me on X: https://x.com/LapisMercurii
The Secret Power of Aleister Crowleys Finite and Infinite Wills Entelecheia 2024-09-12 | What if the key to unlocking your true potential lies in understanding a hidden power within you—a power that guides your every action, choice, and destiny? In this video, we dive into the mysteries of the finite and infinite wills, as taught by Aleister Crowley. By understanding the finite and infinite wills, you will uncover how you can harness this force to transform your life and connect with your higher self.Download your free guide, Unlock the Mysteries of Thelema: https://stan.store/entelecheiaSchedule Will Discovery with me: https://stan.store/entelecheiaSupport me on Patreon: patreon.com/EroticTheologyFollow me on Facebook: facebook.com/fraterentelecheiaFollow me on X: https://x.com/LapisMercurii
Dating Advice from Aleister Crowley Entelecheia 2024-09-04 | In this video, we explore dating and love from a perspective that goes beyond mere preference and choice. We delve into the core of why we’re here on this planet, how our souls seek to explore the universe, and why attachment and exploration are both crucial to finding a relationship that truly fulfills your higher purpose.Download your free guide, Unlock the Mysteries of Thelema: https://stan.store/entelecheiaSchedule Will Discovery with me: https://stan.store/entelecheiaSupport me on Patreon: patreon.com/EroticTheologyFollow me on Facebook: facebook.com/fraterentelecheiaFollow me on X: https://x.com/LapisMercuriiMettagroup: mettagroup.orgStan Tatkin (PACT Institute): thepactinstitute.com
Cosmic Masculine and Feminine Magical Energies Entelecheia 2024-08-29 | Think sex magick is all about making a wish at orgasm? Guess again! In this video, discover what Aleister Crowley REALLY thought about sexual magick and mysticism.Download your free guide, Unlock the Mysteries of Thelema: https://stan.store/entelecheiaSupport me on Patreon: patreon.com/EroticTheologyFollow me on Facebook: facebook.com/fraterentelecheiaFollow me on X: https://x.com/LapisMercurii0:00:00 - Introduction0:00:40 - Masculine and feminine0:02:49 - Cosmic masculine and cosmic feminine0:08:00 - Unlock the Mysteries of Thelema0:08:33 - The power to manifest0:10:06 - The secret of all magick0:13:35 - Conclusion
Mysteries of Aleister Crowleys Tarot REVEALED Entelecheia 2024-08-22 | Aleister Crowley’s Thoth Tarot has a reputation for being hard to understand—and it is. But in this video I’m going to give you the tools to begin a journey that will open entire dimensions of the tarot you might not have known even existed. This will allow you to use tarot to enhance your magick and your spiritual experience. Download your free guide, Unlock the Mysteries of Thelema: https://stan.store/entelecheiaSupport me on Patreon: patreon.com/EroticTheologyFollow me on Facebook: facebook.com/fraterentelecheiaFollow me on X: https://x.com/LapisMercurii0:00:00 - Introduction0:00:59 - Divination/tarot readings0:01:39 - The occult tarot0:07:59 - Tarot, reality, and magick0:08:50 - Guide to the magick of Aleister Crowley0:09:25 - Working with the occult tarot0:12:25 - ConclusionHorizon's tarot rituals: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGM_oza-8g8YROIFKm57u7Kax9MfHZlwr&si=cN0QbJZEWOp4lXH-Tarot and Tree of Life tool: lapis-mercurii.org/qbl
Mastering the Magick of Aleister Crowley for Beginners Entelecheia 2024-08-15 | In order to be transformed by Thelema, you can’t just read about it. You have to practice it. This video covers some of the spiritual practices Aleister Crowley thought were the most important for every Thelemite to do.Download your free guide, Unlock the Mysteries of Thelema: https://stan.store/entelecheiaSupport me on Patreon: patreon.com/EroticTheologyFollow me on Facebook: facebook.com/fraterentelecheiaFollow me on X: https://x.com/LapisMercurii0:00:00 - Introduction0:00:50 - Sources0:02:06 - Practice #10:03:18 - Practice #20:05:33 - Practice #30:07:11 - Practice #40:09:26 - Freebie!0:09:56 - Practice #50:12:05 - Practice #60:14:06 - ConclusionMouth of the Beast website (Aleister Crowley resources): lapis-mercurii.org/motb
What Aleister Crowley Got RIGHT Entelecheia 2024-08-08 | Aleister Crowley is primarily known for his contributions to occultism. In other areas he is often dismissed as being a “product of his time”. But in this video, I talk about five insights Crowley had that were AHEAD of his time. Watch to find out what they were.Download your free guide, Unlock the Mysteries of Thelema: https://stan.store/entelecheiaWill Discovery with me: https://stan.store/entelecheiaSupport me on Patreon: patreon.com/EroticTheologyFollow me on Facebook: facebook.com/fraterentelecheiaFollow me on X: https://x.com/LapisMercurii0:00:00 - Introduction0:00:41 - Insight #10:01:45 - Insight #2 0:02:45 - Will Discovery0:03:36 - Insight #30:05:27 - Insight #40:06:20 - Insight #50:07:51 - Conclusion
What Does it REALLY Mean to be a Thelemite? Entelecheia 2024-08-01 | Being a Thelemite is NOT "just doing your will". Nor is it just "accepting" the Book of the Law (whatever that means). Watch this video to find out what it REALLY means to be a Thelemite. Download your free guide, Unlock the Mysteries of Thelema: https://stan.store/entelecheiaSupport me on Patreon: patreon.com/EroticTheologyFollow me on Facebook: facebook.com/fraterentelecheiaFollow me on X: https://x.com/LapisMercurii0:00:00 - Intro0:00:51 - What being a Thelemite is NOT0:04:06 - Unlock the Mysteries of Thelema0:04:38 - What it really means to be a Thelemite0:08:45 - Conclusion
Magick and Shadow Work Entelecheia 2024-07-25 | Do you feel frustrated with your lack of success in magick? Are the big changes you want to realize in your life slipping your grasp? The problem might not be your magick. It might be unresolved conflicts in your shadow. Watch this video to discover how to unearth these conflicts and resolve them and begin fulfilling your heart's desires. 0:00:00 - Introduction0:00:32 - What is the shadow?0:01:35 - Thelema and the shadow0:05:36 - Exploring your shadow0:09:24 - Resolving conflicts in the shadowDownload your free guide, Unlock the Mysteries of Thelema: https://stan.store/entelecheiaSupport me on Patreon: patreon.com/EroticTheologyFollow me on Facebook: facebook.com/fraterentelecheiaBook 1-on-1 Will Discovery with me: https://stan.store/entelecheia
Top 5 Mistakes Thelemites Make and How to Avoid Them Entelecheia 2024-07-18 | These mistakes will cost you time, energy, and in some cases hundreds even thousands of dollars of money. Find out what they are and how to avoid them.0:00:00 - Introduction0:00:29 - Mistake 10:03:18 - Mistake 20:06:13 - Mistake 30:09:00 - Mistake 40:12:24 - Mistake 50:14:42 - Mistake 6 (BONUS)Download your free PDF guide, Unlock the Mysteries of Thelema: https://stan.store/entelecheiaBook 1-on-1 Will Discovery with me: https://stan.store/entelecheiaSupport me on Patreon: patreon.com/EroticTheologyFollow me on Facebook: facebook.com/fraterentelecheia
Aleister Crowleys Secret to Winning at Life Entelecheia 2024-07-11 | Do you feel held back in life by fear and uncertainty? Do you experience a gnawing sense of dissatisfaction or FOMO? Aleister Crowley's answers to these problems may surprise you! 0:00:00 - Introduction0:00:30 - What Rick and Morty teaches us0:02:58 - Aleister Crowley on the nature of reality0:04:51 - The meaning of life0:05:51 - Spiritual enlightenment, emotions, and suffering0:08:09 - Unlock the Mysteries of Thelema0:08:25 - Exploration and true willInterested in learning more? Check out my free PDF download, "Unlock the Mysteries of Thelema". In it I answer the 10 most frequently asked questions about Aleister Crowley and Thelema. https://stan.store/entelecheiaSupport me on Patreon: patreon.com/EroticTheologyFollow me on Facebook: facebook.com/fraterentelecheiaModern Intuitionist: youtube.com/watch?v=IpaTJ53hpqg&ab_channel=ModernIntuitionist
The Ultimate Aleister Crowley Reading List Entelecheia 2024-07-04 | Interested in reading Aleister Crowley but unsure where to start? This video has got you covered. In it I recommend the top 10 works to get you understanding Crowley as quickly and easily as possible.0:00:00 - Introduction0:00:32 - The Introduction to the Book of the Law0:01:13 - Duty0:01:45 - Liber CL: De Lege Libellum0:02:14 - Liber II: Message of the Master Therion0:02:43 - Selected Commentaries on the Book of the Law0:03:32 - Ch 12 of Magick Without Tears0:04:27 - "De Cultu" from Liber Aleph0:04:51 - Intro & Ch 0 of Magick in Theory and Practice0:05:31 - The Equinox of the Gods0:05:59 - John St. JohnMany of the readings I suggested can be found on my website, Mouth of the Beast: lapis-mercurii.org/motbYou can find the rest on Keep Silence: keepsilence.org/the-equinoxIf you enjoy my take on Thelema, you will probably enjoy my free PDF "Unlock the Mysteries of Thelema" wherein I answer the 10 most frequently asked questions about Thelema and Aleister Crowley: https://stan.store/entelecheiaSupport me on Patreon: patreon.com/EroticTheologyFollow me on Facebook: facebook.com/fraterentelecheia
Thelema and Evolution | Entelecheia | Erotic Liberation Entelecheia 2023-12-04 | In the introduction to my book, Erotic Liberation, I mentioned several themes that unite its essays. In this video I talk about the second of these themes: the evolutionary framing of Thelema. I talk about how Hadit's power to cause change is analogous to variation, while Nuit's power to express form is analogous to selection. We also consider how these principles combine to give expression to an individual expressing itself through ceaseless change.Dynamic Duality (first video in the series): youtu.be/RYWyJHYpfV0Erotic LiberationAmazon: amazon.com/Erotic-Liberation-Selected-Lectures-2019-2023/dp/B0C9SJW5VWBarnes and Noble: barnesandnoble.com/w/erotic-liberation-entelecheia/11437270831-on-1 Will Discovery: stone-of-mercury-academy.teachable.com/p/discover-your-willSupport me on Patreon: patreon.com/EroticTheologyFacebook: facebook.com/fraterentelecheiaTwitter: twitter.com/LapisMercuriiBlog: lapis-mercurii.org/lvx0:00 Introduction - Who am I and what is the purpose of this video?1:49 Nuit and Hadit in opposition and combination5:32 Analogy with Darwinian evolution6:30 Love under will and true will8:47 Conclusion
Introducing Will Discovery Entelecheia 2023-10-09 | stone-of-mercury-academy.teachable.com/p/discover-your-willEver wonder what you're truly meant for in this world? The Will Discovery process is your key to unveiling your life's purpose. In just a few hours, we'll unravel the unique tapestry of your experiences, helping you identify your passions and strengths. Say goodbye to uncertainty and embrace a life of clarity, direction, and fulfillment. Your purpose is waiting – let's discover it together!40% off until Monday, October 16!lapis-mercurii.orgfacebook.com/fraterentelecheiatwitter.com/LapisMercuriipatreon.com/EroticTheology
Thelema is about Dynamic Duality Entelecheia 2023-09-25 | I recently released my book, Erotic Liberation: Selected Lectures on Thelema 2019-2023. In this video I talk about the first of seven themes I describe in the Introduction to that book, the idea that Thelema is about the dynamic interplay of TWO, not the stasis of ONE. Buy Erotic Liberation:Amazon: amazon.com/Erotic-Liberation-Selected-Lectures-2019-2023/dp/B0C9SJW5VW/ref=sr_1_2?qid=1691613929&refinements=p_28%3AThe+Erotic&s=books&sr=1-2Barnes and Noble: barnesandnoble.com/w/erotic-liberation-entelecheia/1143727083Support me on Patreon: patreon.com/EroticTheologyBuy me a coffee: buymeacoffee.com/entelecheiaMy website: lapis-mercurii.orgFacebook: facebook.com/fraterentelecheiaTwitter: twitter.com/LapisMercurii
Why Im A Crowleyite | Entelecheia Entelecheia 2022-02-18 | In this video Entelecheia answers a viewer's comment/questions about why he is a follower of a degenerate hedonist like Aleister Crowley.Video I mentioned where I talk about will in terms of dual processing: youtu.be/pc6uxrl_wHcLike this video? You can support my work by buying me a beer: buymeacoffee.com/entelecheia
Liberation Theology, Dialectics & Thelema: A Conversation with Nic Laccetti Entelecheia 2022-01-03 | In this video I sit down with Nic Laccetti to discuss how liberation theology and movements for social and political change can inform Thelema and occultism and vice versa. Nic Laccetti is an occultist, theologian, and writer based in New York. He is the author of The Inner Church is the Hope of the World: amazon.com/Inner-Church-Hope-World-Esotericism/dp/1532619715 He also blogs at The Light Invisible: thelightinvisible.orgTwitter: twitter.com/njlaccettiEntelecheia:Twitter: twitter.com/LapisMercuriiWebsite: http://lapis-mercurii.orgMouth of the Beast: http://lapis-mercurii.org/motbSupport my work by buying me a beer: buymeacoffee.com/entelecheia0:00 Introduction1:58 What is liberation theology?5:54 Roman Catholicism and the occult9:45 Modernist vs. Traditional theology13:44 Thelema and Protestant theology17:44 Thelema and world engagement21:11 True will, human nature, and Marxism25:54 Religion, immanence, and transcendence29:41 Immanence and pseudo-religious ideologies33:25 Occultism and spirituality of the everyday36:21 The importance of Crowley to Thelema38:40 Engaging with the Thelemic Holy Books44:19 Thelema and dialectics52:29 Concluding remarks
Structure, Meaning and Thelema | A Lecture by Entelecheia Entelecheia 2021-12-13 | In this video I offer the outline of a reconstruction of Thelema in terms of three key structures of meaning: nomological, normative, and narrative. My website: http://lapis-mercurii.orgMouth of the Beast: http://lapis-mercurii.org/motbWritings on dualism, monism, and Thelema: http://lapis-mercurii.org/lvx/tag/dualism-monism-seriesSupport my work by buying me a beer: buymeacoffee.com/entelecheia
The Path in Eternity Entelecheia 2021-03-31 | An animated video in which I show the relationship between the star (Aleister Crowley's term for the soul of the individual), the Tree of Life, the cycles of death and rebirth, the Gnostic Mass, and some magical formulas. You can find out more about these concepts in the following books:Aleister Crowley, Magick Without Tears, Chapter XIIIAleister Crowley, Magick in Theory and Practice, Chapters 0, V, and VIIAleister Crowley, Liber DCLXXI vel PyramidosLiber AL vel Legis sub figura CCXXMusic by Zoë Blade (http://www.zoeblade.com/). More at lapis-mercurii.org.
Thelema vs Buddhism Entelecheia 2020-08-17 | In this video I compare and contrast Thelema and Buddhism in terms of their moralities, their technologies of awakening, their aesthetics, and their purposes. http://lapis-mercurii.org
The Power of Darkness Entelecheia 2020-06-29 | This is an excerpt from Shimmering Chaos: The Magical Power of Art, a lecture I gave for Horizon Lodge Ordo Templi Orientis: youtu.be/48lLjbcsMZ0In this excerpt I speak about the darkness at the heart of the Thelemic spiritual path and how it can be used for personal transformation.
Q&A: Jack Parsons & Thelema Entelecheia 2020-06-26 | In this video I answer a question I got from a viewer about Jack Parsons and how I became interested in Thelema.The video I mention I'm working on (now finished) is Shimmering Chaos: The Magical Power of Art, a talk I gave for Horizon Lodge in Seattle. You can view here: youtube.com/watch?v=48lLjbcsMZ0&feature=youtu.beThe biography of Crowley I mention is Perdurabo by Richard Kaczynski: amazon.com/dp/B0078XCVYU/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1The biography of Parsons I mention is Strange Angel by George Pendle: amazon.com/dp/B00B3M3TD4/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1#:~:text=Fueled%20by%20childhood%20dreams%20of,a%20reality%2C%20why%20not%20magic%3F
Scripture as Spiritual Food: Introduction to Lectio Divina Entelecheia 2020-05-18 | In this video I will introduce you to the practice of Lectio Divina. Lectio Divina, or divine reading, is a way of approaching our Holy Books directly, through the heart. With roots in the Christian monastic tradition, Lectio Divina has been likened to treating scripture as though it were spiritual food.In this talk I situate the idea of spiritual food and Lectio Divina within an account of the macrocosm as a living being that moves from silence to speech and back again. I explore the idea of spiritual food within the context of the cosmology of the Gnostic Mass. I talk about that within each of us which benefits from this spiritual food as well as the possibilities of spiritual growth that can be realized through the nourishment provided by Lectio Divina and similar practices. Here is a cheatsheet for the Lectio Divina practice for you to try on your own: http://lapis-mercurii.org/lvx/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Lectio-Divina-Cheatsheet.pdfThe edition of the Holy Books I use in this video is Thelema: Sealed into the Blood, edited by Clay Fouts, which is available through Amazon: amazon.com/Thelema-Sealed-Blood-Aleister-Crowley/dp/B086B9W1C90:00 - Intro0:18 - Approaching the Holy Books of Thelema1:40 - The four parts of Lectio Divina2:18 - Treating the Word as food8:45 - Remembering divine reality13:46 - Spiritual nourishment and growth18:11 - Spiritual growth as a cosmological process21:42 - Lectio Divina - Step 0: Silence22:39 - Lectio Divina - Step 1: Lectio (Reading)26:22 - Lectio Divina - Step 2: Meditatio (Meditation)28:39 - Lectio Divina - Step 3: Oratio (Prayer)33:38 - Lectio Divina - Step 4: Contemplatio (Contemplation)35:33 - Conclusion
Leading OTO through the pandemic Entelecheia 2020-04-29 | Are you currently a member of an OTO local body and anxious about plummetting renenues, canceled events, and the possibility of losing your temple space or even your members? In this video, I give you three principles you can apply in your own community so that your OTO local body can not only survive the coronavirus pandemic but come out the other side stronger than when you went in.Have these principles helped in your community? What strategies and tactics have you employed so far to keep your community together and visible? Share them in the comments below.
DIY Eucharistic Magick Entelecheia 2020-04-14 | In this video I give you a quick and dirty guide to constructing your own eucharistic ritual.With everyone in social isolation and OTO lodges closed, many of us are missing attending Gnostic Mass and taking communion. So in this video I give you the tools you need to construct a eucharistic ritual with items you probably already have at home.The ingredients for the cake I use this video are: 210 g barley flour, 3 fl oz water, 3 tbsp clear honey, 2 tbsp olive oil. Mix into a dough, make 10-15 cakes on a cookie sheet, and bake at 400 F for 15 mins. (Add Oil of Abramelin and a little blood and you've got a Cake of Light.)Link to my longer talk on eucharistic magick: youtube.com/watch?v=02vb_o35fno
A Thelemic Response to the Coronavirus Pandemic Entelecheia 2020-03-30 | This video represents a Thelemic response to the coronavirus pandemic. I present this response in the form of three strategies: discipline of the body/environment, discipline of the mind (knowledge, will, courage, and silence), and discipline of the spirit.Throughout the course of the video, I refer to these following resources which will hopefully be of use to you:Jeffrey VanWingen's video on cleaning groceries and other items you bring into your home: youtu.be/sjDuwc9KBpsChris Hadfield's "An Astronaut's Guide to Self Isolation": youtu.be/4uL5sqe5Uk8Dr. John Campbell's channel: youtube.com/user/CampbellteachingSam Harris's "Meditation in an Emergency": youtu.be/Y3Qjk8KdBU0A Thannisaro Bhikkhu guided meditation: youtu.be/aDuLn-Kj93c
Spirituality for Dangerous Times Entelecheia 2020-03-17 | As the death toll and the number of COVID-19 infections rise, we are forced to confront our own powerlessness and fear.In this talk, I offer advice for our grim, uncertain circumstances. I talk about how to retain meaning in the face of extremely difficult situations and feelings by adopting a sense of mission and purpose. Through a combination of mental toughness and service, we can rise up and meet life's challenges and turn the power of death into the power of transformation. If you find any of the advice here helpful, please let me know in the comments below. And as always, please hit "like" and "subscribe".http://lapis-mercurii.org
Interview with Aion 131 Entelecheia 2020-03-11 | In this video I sit down and have a long chat with Seattle occultist and author Aion 131.Aion 131 is a founder of Horus-Maat Lodge, a long-time Nath Tantrika Initiate, and a Welsh Traditional Craft Elder. He is the author of numerous titles, including Global Ritualism, Your Guardian Angel and You, The Book of the Horned One, and Naga Magick. His latest book, Werewolf Magick, is coming out late September of this year. I am also lucky to call him a friend. Aion 131 and I have a freewheeling conversation, touching on topics as diverse as Jungian Shadow work, the Holy Guardian Angel, the meaning of tantra, and his early years growing up in New York City. Aion 131’s website is dennysargentauthor.com which includes his blog, Feral Magick. He can be found on Facebook as aion.hermeticusnath and on Instagram as dennysargentauthor.
Love, Will, and the Angel Entelecheia 2020-03-03 | Interested in doing your true will but unsure how it's done or even how to start? Ever wonder how it is that the Law is both love and doing your will? Unsure how either of these concepts are connected with the Knowledge and Conversation of the Holy Guardian Angel?In this video, I discuss the core concepts of will, love, and the angel. I show how they are essential to the Thelemic path and how they entail and support one another.If you find this video helpful, leave a comment below letting me know what you found valuable in it. And as usual, don't forget to subscribe.
Dualism, Monism, and Nihilism Entelecheia 2020-02-14 | In this lecture I talk about how Aleister Crowley envisioned Thelema as an answer to the philosophical positions of dualism, monism, and nihilism. We explore dualism and monism in the context of eastern philosophy and see how Crowley's theory of the Holy Guardian Angel contains elements of both dualism and monism. We then turn and consider nihilism both in the context of ancient eastern philosophy and modernity. We explore the contours of what a solution to nihilism would look like and how the philosophy of true will attempts to meet these qualifications.Delivered February 11, 2020 at Horizon Ordo Templi Orientis in Seattle, WA.
Three Strategies to Realize Your True Will Entelecheia 2020-02-05 | Knowing your true will is only part of the battle, and not even the most difficult part. In this video I talk about three principles I apply to my life that help me more consistently stay on my path and achieve my dreams.
Eucharistic Magick in Theory & Practice Entelecheia 2019-10-19 | A talk on Eucharistic magick given by Frater Entelecheia at Horizon Ordo Templi Orientis in Seattle, WA on 15 Oct 2019 e.v.In this talk I discuss why one would want to learn about Eucharistic magick, relating it back to the core spiritual concerns of Thelema, A∴A∴, and O.T.O.We then explore Crowley's definition of Eucharistic magick and how he saw it as a type of alchemy. We look at what Crowley saw as the essence of the alchemical process and how Eucharistic magick is a form of it.We then look at the steps involved in a work of Eucharistic magick. We explore the meaning of concepts such as fasting, chastity, and aspiration, and how they relate to magick generally. We look at the steps of banishing and consecration, taking the magical oath, and invocation. There is a brief discussion of Crowley's methods in "Energized Enthusiasm". Then there is a long discussion of exactly how to consecrate a Eucharist into a ritual structure. We look at several rituals, the most important being Sections VI-VIII of Liber XV: The Gnostic Mass, to see how this is done. We take a close look at how the formula of I.A.O. - particularly Crowley's innovations to it in Magick in Theory and Practice - relates to the Gnostic Mass. We look at how and why the Eucharist relates to the Knowledge and Conversation of the Holy Guardian Angel.The talk ends with some practical considerations, such as how to do magick generally and how to construct a Eucharistic ritual in particular. Crowley's theories about Eucharistic magick and how it relates to alchemy, how Eucharistic magick relates to the magical formulae of initiation, and how a Eucharist is consecrated. It also includes an in-depth analysis of Sections VI-VIII of Liber XV: The Gnostic Mass.
Tarot and the Path of Initiation Entelecheia 2019-04-18 | Tarot and the Path of InitiationA talk by Frater Entelecheia on the process of initiation in Thelema and how it is represented pictorially in the Major Arcana cards of the Thoth Tarot. Includes an introduction to the concept of creation in kabbalah and how this is represented in Thelema. Originally presented at Horizon OTO in Seattle, WA on April 3, 2019.
Recovering our spontaneity with magick and art Entelecheia 2019-03-21 | This is an excerpt from my talk, "In Beauty is Eternal Truth Revealed," which I gave in Sacramento, CA on 9 Mar 2019.In this segment, I talk about how, In the experience of beauty, we are called to a future of greater meaning and purpose. A part of the body of the "Star" (which constitutes the Thelemic notion of the "true self") lights up, and we re-experience the spontaneity and play of a child. We are invited to spontaneously re-engage with the world, to see it in a way similar to how a child would, but now with the mental and emotional capabilities of an adult.
The Truth of Thelema Entelecheia 2018-06-01 | An excerpt from my 5/16/18 class on Thelemic magick at Horizon Lodge in which I discuss the truth of Thelema and what accepting it might mean for our lives.
