Interactive TLC Content for 2002 e.v.

TLC January 2002 e. v.

Raising the Veil of Winter
A seasonal quote from Dante
Continual Labor and Enjoyment
Few events typical of January. Plans and progress.
The Company of Stars
Gnostic Mass at the Lodge -- statistics of service in the last year.
Come to Middle Earth -- Section Two
The writings of Tolkien. Brief account of his work and influences.
The Cause Behind All
Book of Thoth Study group. A note on Martha Küntzel.
Astounding Mastery of Rhythm and Rime
Poetry reading group at the Lodge.
Lifting the Mask from England by Aleister Crowley -- Crowley Classics
War propaganda piece -- involves a false trail on Crowley's travels.
On Aleister Crowley Revisionism -- from the Grady Project
Reprinted from the old Magickal Link, this article attacks false claims to OTO and deliberate alterations or supplements to Liber AL
from the Library Shelf
Excerpt from The Light and Dark Sides of God, a 17th century pamphlet by the "Ranter" Jacob Bottomley
Frieda and the Gambit -- Primary Sources
LTR G. McMurtry to A. Crowley, 1st July 1945.
Book loan. Problems with Frieda Harris. Incidentals.

LTR G. McMurtry to A. Crowley, 20th July 1945.
More on book loans. Changes in European deployment. Incidentals.
List of events for January 2002 e.v.

TLC February 2002 e. v.

Wisdom of the Winter
Quotation of a Crowley poem named for the season.
A Scarlet Valentine
A curious photograph from 1914 e.v. is offered for sale by owner. It is alleged to depict a lady of Crowley's, but that is uncertain. Ilustrated and introduced with a quote on the Formula of the Holy Grail, from Crowley's MTP.
Renew the Flow
Renovation of the Lodge Temple. The Gnostic Mass and how to arrange to attend. Feast of Brigid, Imbolg, this year.
The Life that Abideth in Light
Thelemic Candlemas event.
Straight Arrow and Spiral Path
Book of Thoth study group focuses on Art and the Devil.
Professor of Love's Wanton Art -- Section Two
Writings of Ovid. His changes of popularity over recent centuries. Brief bio and placement of his work.
Alexandra: A Birthday Ode by Aleister Crowley -- Crowley Classics
Parody of a 1906 e.v. royal commemorative poem, poking fun by commentary on doggerel contrived for the purpose.
Two Notes from the Caliph by Grady McMurtry -- from the Grady Project
Caliph's Log: Star Date ... You Name It Initiations in Montreal in 1981 e.v.

Drop Trooper: Memoirs of the Caliph Grady in Columbus, Georgia in 1981 e.v. at
Cicero's Inferno Club. A. O. Spare Camp to Chapter(Oasis) and Joe S.
Amid the Circle of Stars
In memory of Kathy Fleck.
Grady on Socio-Politics -- Primary Sources
LTR G. McMurtry to A. Crowley, 28th May 1945.
Grant mentioned. European duty after V-E Day and Pilzen. Grady's economic theories
of Social and Political affairs for the New Aeon
List of events for February 2002 e.v.

TLC March 2002 e. v.

In the Wheel of Heaven
Vernal Equinox event. Gnostic masses this month.
Liturgical Hours of Thelema
An innovative Office of Readings for the Thelemic High Holy Days to be demonstrated.
M M M
Initiations this month. Duties of sponsorship.
Studies in the Book of Thoth
The Star Atu and Turner's The Forest of Symbols: Aspects of Ndembu Ritual, discussed.
Scrutinium Chymicum -- Section Two
Michael Maier's Atalanta Fugiens, Themis Aurea and other works discussed. Brief bio of Maier. Rosicrucianism and early proponents.
A New Heaven and a New Earth As Foreshadowed in Lord Dunsany's The Gods of Pegana with a review of Dunsany's A Dreamer's Tales by Aleister Crowley -- Crowley Classics
Crowley lauds Dunsany's work as comparable to Liber AL in art and insight.
On Disturbing the Tranquility of the Gods -- from the Grady Project
Gods, meditations and distractions of love.
from the Library Shelf
... A digest by James B. Craven (1910), history of editions and content of Michael Maier's "Atalanta Fugiens" or "Scrutinium Chymicum", with examples of the emblems.
List of events for March 2002 e.v.

TLC April 2002 e. v.

Aiwass Uttering Thelema
Annual three days of Liber AL celebration. Crowley's days leading up to the receiving of the Book of the Law.
The Sun and Moon Conjoined
Book of Thoth study group takes up the Moon and Sun Atu's this month. Notes of Crowley's description of the cards.
The Dialogues of Plato
The Maat-Tahuti Reading Circle takes up Plato's dialogue Alcibiades.
No Law in Cockaygne -- Section Two
A discussion and presentation on the late medieval folk tale of a wonderous land, precursor to Rabelais' satire. The mythical land described and characterized.
Cocaine by Aleister Crowley, sections 1 and 2. -- Crowley Classics
Crowley's description of the effects and dangers of the drug.
On Technical Information, part one by Hymenaeus Alpha 777 -- from the Grady Project
The regimin of seven discussed with examples of the use of correspondences.
from the Library Shelf
"The Land of Cokaygne," a translation of Harley 913 MS, an anonymous Middle English poem.
From the Outbasket by the Treasurer General
Annual OTO international demographics for February 2002 e.v.
List of events for April 2002 e.v.

TLC May 2002 e. v.

Among the Joyous Company
Gnostic Masses this month at the Lodge. Nearly a quarter century of the Mass at the Lodge has shed light on the subtleties of the experience.
The Dogs of Beltane
A morning dog walk and picnic to be part of the celebration this year.
By the Virtue of the Rod
"Rood Mass" at Grace North Church -- a mystery play of the Vision and Workings of the Sangreal
Wonder of Wonders -- Section Two
Selections from John Payne's translation of The Arabian Nights... will be read. The history of Payne's and Burton's translations.
The Aeon, The Universe, and All
The Book of Thoth study group looks at Atu's CC and XXI this month.
Right You Are, Socrates!
Meetings at Cheth House continue with reading and discussion of the complete Dialogues of Plato. Laches and Charmides this month.
Eleusis' Rude Beginnings
The 23rd annual cycle of the Rites is being planned for the Summer. Brief note on the history and nature of the Rites.
Cocaine by Aleister Crowley, Part III to conclusion. -- Crowley Classics
Risks and laws regarding the drug discussed.
On Technical Information, part two by Hymenaeus Alpha 777 -- from the Grady Project
More on words and gematria.
from the Library Shelf
Two selections from Payne's translation of The Book of the Thousand Nights and One Night: "The Apples of Paradise" and "Werdan the Butcher His Adventure with the Lady and the Bear", plus an example from Burton's rendering.
List of events for May 2002 e.v.

TLC June 2002 e. v.

Summer's Feast and Song
Summer solstice celebration at the Lodge this month.
The Ocean of Stories -- Section Two
Continuation of the presentation of the Arabian Nights. History and influence of the stories and translations on English literature.
The Four Dignitaries
The Book of Thoth study circle proceeds this month into the minor arcana.
Anything Fine is Difficult
Meetings at Cheth House continue with reading and discussion of the complete Dialogues of Plato. The dialogue between Socrates and Protagoras and Hippias Major this month.
Orderly Decorous Ceremonies
Planning meeting for the Rites of Eleusis. Projected dates, needs and a brief history of Crowley's Rites.
Introduction to Snowdrops from a Curate's Garden -- Crowley Classics
Crowley sets the fictional background of his pen name for the book
On Curriculum by Hymenaeus Alpha 777 -- from the Grady Project
Gematria and the Hebrew alphabet tables.
from the Library Shelf
"The Khalif El Mamoun and the Pyramids of Egypt", Tale from the Payne translations of the Arabian Nights
List of events for June 2002 e.v.

TLC July 2002 e. v.

Communion of Saints
Gnostic Masses this month. What to expect. How to participate.
In the Arms of the Summer Sun
Events of the month at the Lodge and at Sirius Encampment.
Knowledge Forbidd'n? -- Section Two
Readings this month from Milton's Paradise Lost. Character and influence of the work. Crowley's observations and reactions.
Mingling in the Godly Rout
Organization of the annual Rites of Eleusis. Notes on the history of the Rites.
THE GODS: A Drama "from the Coptic of IAO SABAO" -- Crowley Classics
Crowley's play using Archons mentioned in Liber Samekh as characters. Who created who ...?
On the Physics of Metaphysics by Hymenaeus Alpha 777 -- from the Grady Project
Concludes "On Technical Information and Curriculum." Enochiana and the Tree of Life.
Studies in the Gnostic Catholic Tradition by John Brunie: Some Ancient Savage Aptitude
Notes Toward a History of Ecclesiastical Nudity (first installment)
List of events for July 2002 e.v.

TLC August 2002 e. v.

Rapturous Garden
Lammas to be held at Temescal. Gnostic Masses this month: an orientation to the experience. Feast of the first night of the Prophet and his Bride to be held.
Battling in Black Floods
Intimation toward this season's Rite of Saturn
Destruction's Formidable Kiss
Dress and takings for the Rite of Jupiter
Like a Flower in the Heart
A seminar at Sirius Oasis for Ist degree members and offcers. Thelema Lodge initiations this month.
Beyond the Ogdoadic Region -- Section Two
Readings from the Corpus Hermeticum -- The Divine Pymander. Character and original function of the Hermetica. History of propagation and writing.
Fac Quod Vis Totum Legis Erit
Illustration and description from an 18th century edition of Gargantua by Rabelais.
Rites in Review
Two selections from the program of the 1910 e.v. performance of the Rites of Eleusis: The first unsigned; a description of the purpose, writing and structure of the Rites. The second; "A New Religion" by Raymond Radclyffe, describes the earlier version of the Rite of Luna as "The Rite of Artemis" -- this is the complete Radclyffe text, not the fragment published here in 2001 e.v.
The Why and How of Ecstasy -- Crowley Classics
This is the third essay from the program of the 1910 e.v. Rites of Eleusis. Crowley discusses ritual approaches to ecstasy and comments briefly on the message of each of the rites. Original schedule of the rites, dress and comportment recommended.
On the Holy Books by Hymenaeus Alpha 777 -- from the Grady Project
Grady comments on several of the Holy Books of Thelema -- note that the offer of copies and the views regarding the VIIIth degree are not current to this reprint.
from the Library Shelf
Extracts from an Introduction to the Divine Pymander of Hermes Mercurius Trismegistus by Hargrave Jennings
Poster for the Rites of Eleusis
Use your browser to save a copy of this graphic file and print your own color poster for this season's series.
List of events for August 2002 e.v.

TLC September 2002 e. v.

Rapturous Garden: Summum Bonum
General orientation to the month's events at Thelema Lodge.
Shake the Glittering Spear
The Rites of Eleusis this month
Molten Fire of Delight
The Rite of Sol
Masses of Red Hair and Roses
The Rite of Venus
Within the Guarded Border
Sirius Encampment seminar on IInd degree this month
The Pentacle of Fire
Atumnal Equinox this month
Pappa Pisses -- Section Two
Readings from Robert Browning this month. Crowley's interest and emulation of Browning
Caliban On Patmos: Being the Last Adventure of the Beloved Disciple
Crowley's whimsical poem on Browning's notion of John the Evangelist
An Exceedingly Tall Tale
Michael Sanborn to lecture at the 2001 NOTOCON (National OTO Convention)
Doing Crowley's Eleusis -- Rites in Review
Leigh Ann Hussey recounts her experience with the Rites over the years, to be continued next issue
Introduction to "Ascension Day and Pentecost" -- Crowley Classics
Crowley discusses Browning's and others' notions of religion
Notes from the Caliph by Hymenaeus Alpha 777 -- from the Grady Project
A selection of news and views from the Magickal Link of 1981 e.v.
from the Library Shelf
"Preface" to the Pymander of Hermes from Collectanea Hermetica (1894) by William Wynn Westcott
List of events for September 2002 e.v.

TLC October 2002 e. v.

25th Anniversary Crowleymas
25th celebration of Crowley's birthday at Thelema Lodge. Lodge history, including chartering
in 1977 e.v.
Number of the Beast
A look at Hebrew and Greek usage of the word.
The Radix of Vibration
The Rite of Mercury this month.
Purity of Liberty
The Rite of Luna this month.
Thelema Obtentum Procedero Amoris Nuptiae
Annual celebration of the birthday of Jack Parsons at the Lodge. Notes on Parsons's life and work in Thelema. Influence on Grady and the Lodge. Parsons' motto. A quote from his writings.
Founder's Day
Details of the Grady McMurtry commemoration this month.
Fumbling for the Reality Switch -- Section Two
The science fiction writings of Philip K. Dick. His ideas and a recommended list of his works.
Rites in Review
Getting the Rites Right: Some Thoughts on Crowley's Eleusis by Leigh Ann Hussey. Memories and insights regarding past performances of the Rites.
Two Notes on Astrology -- Crowley Classics
The Problem of Death and The Moon Symbolically Considered from the Adams/Crowley book -- the latter including material not in the new edition.
One World or None by Grady L. McMurtry -- from the Grady Project
Discussion of an imagined SciFi movie exploring the themes of Grady's "Space Tides" poem. Potential for world betterment by means of films.
List of events for October 2002 e.v.

TLC November 2002 e. v.

Fonder than Scorpions
General over-view of the events of the month.
The Blade of Water
Samhain ritual and feast to be held.
We Claim Communion
The Gnostic Mass at the Lodge. Statistics and opportunities to participate.
The Science of the Saints
Three part seminar on Karl von Eckartshausen's The Cloud upon the Sanctuary,
A Continuing Discourse
Enochiana -- a class series on the system of Dee's Heptarchia Mystica.
Cries of the Angels
The Annual readings from the Vision and the Voice will be held at Ashby House.
Awe Mingled with a Delicious Restfulness -- Section Two
William James' The Varieties of Religious Experience to be read. The importance and influence of this work.
Sirius Fun
A pot-luck feast at Sirius Encampment this month.
Honesty is the Best Policy -- Crowley Classics
An early German WWI propanda piece. Possibly written to discredit the German side, this is about as rudely racist as Crowley ever got. If your forebears are not abused here, directly or by association with the expressed opinions, you must not have ancestors. It was so extreme that the Fatherland editors attempted to blame it on the British. This item grossly attacks most nationalities found among the present OTO membership.
"Good Grief, Charlie Brown!" or, What Will the Zen Master Accept? by Hymenaeus Alpha 777 -- from the Grady Project
Grady grouches about violation of privacy and extols initiative in taking responsibility.
List of events for November 2002 e.v.

TLC December 2002 e. v.

The Infant Sun
The Winter Solstice celebration at the Lodge. History of the Solstice and the institution of Christmas.
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Annual reading of the Aethyrs from Vision and Voice by The Companions of Monsalvat.
The Mass of the Golden Topaz
Experimental Mass uniting elements of Buddhism and Thelema.
The Whole Heptarchial Revelation
Continuing seminar on John Dee's Heptarchia Mystica,.
Sword and Disk Against the Heathen -- Section Two
Tasso's Gerusalemme liberata to be read and discussed. Character and setting of the work. Its context in history.
On the Veneration of the Earth at the Winter Solstice
Fragments 6 & 7 reprinted from Porphyry's On Images.
The Ideal Idol (Two Stories in One, but with only One Moral) -- Crowley Classics
Written under the name Cyril Custance, a short story of social satire and marriage.
Thirteen Haiku -- from the Grady Project
Recently discovered in Grady's papers, these untitled Haiku continue the publication of his poetical works in the TLC
from the Library Shelf
The Garden of the Enchantress Armida from Books XV & XVI of Jerusalem Delivered by Torquato Tasso (1575 e.v.)
List of events for December 2002 e.v.

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