Interactive TLC Content for 2003 e.v.

TLC January 2003 e. v.

Heptarchia Mystica
Continued study of Dee's Heptarchia Mystica this month at the Lodge with Charles Humphries. Example quotations.
Secret of the Sun
Gnostic Mass this month at the Lodge. Orientation.
Origins of Tarot
Brother Nathan will present a paper at the Lodge, examining the historical development of Tarot.
The Quaking of the Watchers -- Section Two
The ancient Enochian literature to be sampled this month. History and character of the Coptic and Slavonic books of Enoch.
His Majesty's Fiddler by Aleister Crowley -- Crowley Classics
A one-act play on the theme of a Russian prisoner, set in 1908 e.v. This is the first publication.
Thirteen More Haiku -- from the Grady Project
Untitled Haiku found among Grady's papers.
from the Library Shelf
The Dramatic Writings of Aleister Crowley: A Chronological Bibliography with Commentary by John Brunie.
List of events for January 2003 e.v.

TLC February 2003 e. v.

Year of the Goat
Chinese New Year and an overview of events at the Lodge this month.
Angelic Assemblies
Two experimental Enochian rituals with Michael Sanborn this month, incorporating Crowley's Buddhism interest. The Golden Topaz Mass and The Rite of the Conch.
The Three Refuges by Aleister Crowley
Crowley discusses the formula of adhesion to Buddhism.
Admonish the Water
Gnostic Masses this month. Orientation to the Mass. Rites of passage involving the Mass.
The Magical Forum presents: A Philosophical Consideration
On the significance of "Logos".
Novellino of Masuccio -- Section Two
Masuccio's 15th century collection of fifty stories will be taken up this month. History of the author and character of the work. Other novellieri cited, by various authors dating from antiquity.
The Sevenfold Wonder
Brother Charles' Enochian seminars will include The seven Filii Lucis and Septem Filii Filorum.
Two Poetical Prefaces -- Crowley Classics
These are:
WARNING to the readers of Orpheus (1904)

Preface to Clouds Without Water (1909).
The Real Presence of the Caliph by Grady Louis McMurtry -- from the Grady Project
Grady on Grady, with memories of the Agape Liber AL edition.
from the Library Shelf
Petruccio & Salvaggia & Augustino & Catrina, the 36th of the Novellino of Masuccio Salernitano
List of events for February 2003 e.v.

TLC March 2003 e. v.

March Forth!
Topical over-view of events at the Lodge this month.
Spirit is the Subject
Reading of a paper at the Lodge: Spirit is Not a Substance at the Magical Forum.
James Stephens' The Crock of Gold -- Section Two
This work will be read and discussed. Brief bio of Stephens. The god Pan introduced into Celtica in the novel.
All Rite Already
Organization meeting for the annual Rites of Eleusis.
I Make Myself Invisible -- Crowley Classics
Crowley discusses magick and his experiences. Originally published in the London Sunday Dispatch, 25th June 1933 e.v.
The Black Messiah -- from the Grady Project
A poem by Grady McMurtry, recently found in the archives and previously unpublished.
from the Library Shelf
An introduction to Dee's Monas Hieroglyphica by Thomas Tymme, transcribed from the 17th century manuscript. Includes an original glossary.
List of events for March 2003 e.v.

TLC April 2003 e. v.

Unto Us the Law!
The celebration of the Three Days of Liber AL at the Lodge this month.
Source and Seed
Gnostic Mass at the Lodge.
The Heptarchial Mystery
Leters and names in the Enochian system.
Cicero's The Dream of Scipio -- Section Two
The Somnium Scipionis described. History of the times and influence of the work.
A Show of Anger
Anger's The Man We Want to Hang and other short films to be presented in San Francisco.
Black Magic is Not a Myth -- Crowley Classics
Crowley discusses dangers of magic and his experiences. Originally published in the London Sunday Dispatch, 2nd July 1933 e.v.
The Benediction of the Devil -- from the Grady Project
A poem by Grady McMurtry, recently found in the archives and previously unpublished.
from the Library Shelf
Cicero's Somnium Scipionis translated by Percy Bullock and edited by W.W.Westcott
From the Outbasket by the Treasurer General
Annual OTO international demographics for February 2003 e.v.
List of events for April 2003 e.v.

TLC May 2003 e. v.

Beltane with Monsalvat
Beltane celebration with the Companions of Monsalvat at Thelema Lodge this month.
Vehicle of the Joy
Gnostic Masses this month at the Lodge. How to become a participant in the ritual.
Frosts are Slain and Flowers Begotten -- Section Two
Algernon Charles Swinburne, his works and influence on Crowley
Independence for Eleusis
This year the Rites of Eleusis will be independent of OTO and Thelema Lodge.
A Dozen Points of Order
Introducing supplemental studies for the Man of Earth Degrees at Thelema Lodge
A Magical Curriculum
The optional cirriculum at the Lodge.
The Suffragette: A Farce by "Lavinia King" (Aleister Crowley) -- Crowley Classics
Crowley's whimsical play about women's liberation and the cracks in the glass ceiling in high places.
Continuity in the Order -- from the Grady Project
Reprinting of Grady's reflections on Karl Germer and the transfer of authority in OTO, from the OTO Newsletter of Autumn 1977 e.v. Annotated by the original editor of the NL
from the Library Shelf
Selections: Major-General J. G. R. Forlong on the month of May excerpted from his Rivers of Life
List of events for May 2003 e.v.

TLC June 2003 e. v.

Summer Solstice
Summer Solstice ritual and picnic at the Lodge.
Hidden Spring of All
The 500th consecutive Mass at the Lodge. Notes about the celebration of the Mass.
Foundations of Practical Magick
First meeting of a series, intended to discuss future topics in the subject.
Don't Just Do Something
Basics of meditation with Michael Sanborn.
I Wanna Go Om
Mantra Yoga with Jeffrey Sommer
Filling Out the Forms
An examination of Plato's theory of forms to be presented in the Lodge library.
Thousands of Bright Secrets -- Section Two
Mantiq Ut-tair, "the birds' discussion," by Farid ud-Din. History of the work and position in literature.
Sirius Encampment
Topics will range from the Picatrix through related studies at the Camp classes scheduled June to August.
Feast for Life
Birth announcement: Eliana Lenta Govoni Hauswald.
The Most Notable Book of the Year: Songs of Armageddon and Other Poems reviewed -- Crowley Classics
Crowley reviews George Sylvester Viereck's poetry.
Karl's Karma -- from the Grady Project
Grady McMurtry article from The OTO Newsletter of June 1978 e.v., on the life and troubles of Karl Germer.
from the Library Shelf
Vita Joannis Dee by Dr Thomas Smith (1707) in the translation of William Ayton.
List of events for June 2003 e.v.

TLC July 2003 e. v.

A Thelemite
A trip to visit the grave site of Gabriel Montenegro is planned. Closeup graphic of the Lamen on the headstone.
Gabriel Montenegro IX
Brief bio of Brother Montenegro. Additional view of the headstone.
Practices Make Perfect
A class series at Thelema Lodge on a curriculum for personal ritual and yogic practices.
Om is Where the Art Is
Mantra-Yoga series continues, with Brother Jeffrey.
What for Lust and What for Lore -- Section Two
Chaucer's The Parliament of Fowls,. History of the author and influences upon the work.
The Drug Panic, by a London Physician [Aleister Crowley] -- Crowley Classics
Crowley discusses the problems and hypocrisy of governmental dealings against the drug usages of the 1920's e.v.
Our Lady Babalon -- from the Grady Project
A previously unpublished poem by Grady McMurtry, 2/27/42 e.v.
from the Library Shelf
An excerpt from Brother Franz Hartmann's An Adventure Among the Rosicrucians (1887).
List of events for July 2003 e.v.

TLC September e. v.

Feast of Lammas
Lammas cross-quarter celebration at the Lodge.
That Which Adoreth
Gnostic Masses at the Lodge. How to participate.
Rose and Aleister Alone at Last
Feast of the Beast and His Bride at the Lodge this month. A selection from Crowley's Rosa Coeli.
Travelers in the Realms of the Tree
Brother Greg, Sister Leigh Ann and Brother Sam continue "Foundations of Magical Practice" series this month with a conclusion of the study of Liber O. The merits of the study.
Can We Go Om Now?
Brother Jeffery continues the Mantra Yoga series. Details of this month's focus
If the Maenads Spy You Out -- Section Two
Euripides' The Bacchae this month. History of the work and influence on Crowley's writings.
Mansions of the Moon
Sirius Encampment meeting this month: On Lunar Mansions, Stellar Magic, and Early Alphabets.
A Death Bed Repentance, to the memory of Samuel Butler -- Crowley Classics
Crowley dishes Plymouth Brethren excesses on the occasion of the death of an adherent. Ficitionalized anecdote.
On the Templar Mystique or, The Rambling Reminiscences of a Templar -- from the Grady Project
Grady reminisces about his Korean war experience, remarking the similarity of the 8th Army patch and the emblem of the Templars. Includes a photo of Grady in the war.
List of events for September 2003 e.v.

TLC September 2003 e. v.

Scales of Autumn
Equinox observation and other events at the Lodge
Aum -- the Union of All
Brother Jeffrey presents Mantra Yoga (brief article included)
Angelic Angles
Fundamentals of Magical Practice workshop: On the hexagram rituals with brother Greg.
Descending into Heaven's Rose -- Section Two
Dante's Paradiso,
Under the Dog Star
Sirius Encampment meeting: Lunar Mansions and Alphabets
The "Worst Man in the World" Tells the Astounding Story of His Life-- Crowley Classics
Crowley debunks slanders and discusses Magick in an article from the London Sunday Dispatch on 18 June 1933
Hyde Tyde -- from the Grady Project
Grady's whimsy enroute to WWII, published in a ship-board newsheet
from the Library Shelf
The Mysteries in Relation to Philosophy by Jonathan Yarker, from Ch. 5 of The Arcane Schools
List of events for September 2003 e.v.

TLC October 2003 e. v.

Lesser Feasts of Libra
This month the Lodge celebrates the birth days of Aleister Crowley, Jack Parsons and Grady McMurtry. Biographical notes concerning Jack Parsons in OTO, his influence, resignation and his interaction with Grady.
Empire of the Will
Gregory Peters discusses the Greater Ritual of the Pentagram at the Lodge this month. Some notes on the symbol.
Without Haste but Without Rest -- Section Two
Selections from Goethe's Faust to be read at the Lodge. History of the Faustian narrative
The Spirit I that Aye Denies the All
A recorded viewing of Boito's Mefistofele to be presented.
Advancement in the Light
Memorial to Helen Parsons Smith, with picture and biography.
The Saviour, A Drama in One Scene -- Crowley Classics
Crowley's dream drama, part I (continued next issue)
Two Autobiographical Statements -- from the Grady Project
Grady's bio notes for military and Greek society applications. Detailed as to dates and background.
List of events for October 2003 e.v.

TLC November 2003 e. v.

Samhain Delights
An overview of the events at the Lodge this month, including Gnostic Mass, initiations and a special Samhain observance
In the Region of the Seven Dimensions -- Section Two
George MacDonald's Lilith to be read. Biography of the author and influences on the work.
The Saviour, A Drama in One Scene -- Crowley Classics
Crowley's dream drama, part II (conclusion)
Drop Troop Soldier, or, Forward Satan's Angels! -- from the Grady Project
Short poem written by Grady in Sep. 7, '82 e.v.
from the Library Shelf
"The Mysteries in Relation to Philosophy" by Jonathan Yarker, from The Arcane Schools (continued from last issue)
List of events for November 2003 e.v.

TLC December 2003 e. v.

Solstice in the Temple
Events of the Lodge this month, including Special Solstice observation, Gnostic Mass and a bit of the history of Thelema Lodge.
The Radix of Vibration
Mantra Yoga Class with Jeffrey this month.
Constrain the Mind to Concentrate
Foundations of Magical Practice seminar this month: Yoga, Liber O and Liber E with Gregory Peters, Leigh Ann Hussey, and Samuel Shult.
Midst the Immortals, Be Thyself a God -- Section Two
Fabre d'Olivet's The Golden Verses of Pythagoras discussed and read this month. Biography of Pythagoras.
The Crime of Edith Cavell -- Crowley Classics
WWI propaganda piece. Attacks the reputation of the lady, who had been executed in Germany.
On Crowley the Critic -- from the Grady Project
Grady reminisces about his WWII experience and Crowley's suggestions toward the development of an author.
Thelemic Rousing of the Citadels by Brother Gregory Peters -- Foundations of Magical Practice
A ritual based on the Stele of Revealing.
from the Library Shelf
"The Mysteries in Relation to Philosophy" by Jonathan Yarker, from The Arcane Schools (concluded from last issue)
List of events for December 2003 e.v.

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