Interactive TLC Content for 1992 e.v.
Interactive TLC Content for 1992 e.v.
TLC January 1992 e. v.
TLC February 1992 e. v.
TLC March 1992 e. v.
TLC April 1992 e. v.
TLC May 1992 e. v.
TLC June 1992 e. v.
- June Events
- Summary of events of the month: Gnostic masses, Initiations, Lodge meeting, Solistice, Lodge clean-up, Astrology with Grace, Book of Thoth study circle with Marlene, Sephirot and the Tree of Life class with Bill Heidrick, Illuminati game and call for articles.
- Grady Louis McMurtry -- Primary Sources
- LTR G. McMurtry to A. Crowley, 12th May, 1946.
- Plans to bring Crowley over to California. Poetry enclosed.
- Normandie in June by Grady McMurtry -- from the Grady Project
- Poem dated 10/14/44 e.v.
- Epistle on Death by Baphomet (Aleister Crowley) -- Crowley Classics
- Readings for the dying Thelemite
- Qabalah -- The View from Tipheret, part I by Bill Heidrick
- Introduction, the shadows of the tree, paths and mezla, correspondence tables.
- From the Outbasket by Bill Heidrick
- The purpose of the Minerval initiation. Ancient "angelic" languages.
- A GREATER FEAST
- In memory of Rowan Woods (V.Plunket)
- List of events for June 1992 e.v.
TLC July 1992 e. v.
- ANNOUNCEMENT!
- Thelema Lodge in the midst of relocation
- July Events
- This month: Gnostic Masses, Initiations, Lodge meeting, LOP, Leo birthday party, Astrology with Grace, Chakra discussion with Andrew, Book of Thoth study circle with Marlene, Illuminati game and Jerry's Logorrhea.
- La Fortune by Aleister Crowley -- Crowley Classics
- From Rodin in Rime. This poem was used with minor alteration by Gardner as "Hail Aradia".
- Jean Schivonen -- Primary Sources
- LTR J. Schivonen and A. Ataturk to G. McMurtry, 21st January 1959
- Disputes Karl Germer's honesty and expresses distrust.
- Advises caution, but offers encouragement.
- Pageant by Grady McMurtry -- from the Grady Project
- Undated poem
- THE COMMENTED CREED by Gregory Peters
- Line by line study of the Creed from the Gnostic Mass
- Qabalah -- The View from Tipheret, part II by Bill Heidrick
- Discussion of the traditional Tree of Life diagram from Malkut through Tipheret, including the paths
- From the Outbasket by Bill Heidrick
- The secret of Free Masonry. The Astrological dignities in Tarot. Gerald Gardner, OTO and Masonry
- ANNOUNCEMENTS
- New OTO Camp pending in northern California. Aiwass Lodge events calendar. Church of all Worlds convocation. Covenant of the Goddess Merrymeet festival. Associatio for Conscious Exploration Starwood event. Ancient Ways Store. Caduceus Books. Inner Circle News periodical
- List of events for July 1992 e.v.
TLC August 1992 e. v.
- ANNOUNCEMENT!
- New location secured for the Lodge.
- August Events
- This month: Gnostic Masses, Initiations, Lodge meeting, LOP, degree study sessions, Virgo birthday party, Jerry's Logorrhea, Feast of the Beast and His Bride, Astrology with Grace, Book of Thoth with Marlene, Tree of Life class with Bill, Lola's Hieroglyphs, Andrew's class on Chakras
- Epilogue: To the American People on the Anniversary of Their Independence by Aleister Crowley -- Crowley Classics
- Poem dated July 4th, 1900 e.v. from Carmen Saeculare on duties of freedom and contemporary international politics
- Max Schneider -- Primary Sources
- Diary of Max Schneider, Agape Lodge member, from 19th June through 8th July, 1943 -- the time of Jack Parson's assumption of Lodge Mastery. Details of life at the Lodge, other Lodge members and daily practices.
- Notes On a City (damn near any city) by Grady McMurtry -- from the Grady Project
- Poem dated 2/11/41
- Qabalah -- The View from Tipheret, part III by Bill Heidrick
- Discussion of the traditional Tree of Life diagram from Path 23 through Keter
- From the Outbasket by Bill Heidrick
- Speculations on the precursor of the Order of the Golden Dawn. "Tahuti is not quite Thoth".
- List of events for August 1992 e.v.
TLC September 1992 e. v.
- September Events
- This month: Lodge location, Gnostic Masses, Initiations, Lodge Meeting, LOP, Libra birthday party, Grace's Astrology, Marks' Tantra OP Gnosis
- Ritual Workshops a Success
- Historical degree scripts available. Degree workshops planned
- Jerry's Logorrhea
- Reception and general nature of the talks
- Slide Show - Grady and the East Coast O.T.O.
- Grady's slides from early trips to the region to be shown
- New Esoteric Film Night for Thelema Lodge and Friends.
- Plans for the occasions
- Selections from General Principles of Astrology by Aleister Crowley -- Crowley Classics
- A comparison of the version in surviving typescript with the Evangeline Adams books. Details of Crowley's birth chart traced in his descriptions of planets in particular signs
- Germer v. Grant, or "will the real K.G. please stand up?" -- Primary sources
- A study of Kenneth Grant's claims using brief pertinent quotes from his letters and the Manifesto of New Isis Lodge, along with:
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- DIARY Crowley Royal Court Diary excerpt 7th February, 1945 -- financial policy.
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Grant and need for English OTO officer
- DOC from K. Germer, 5th March 1951 -- charters Grant to form a Camp of OTO
- NOTICE from K. Germer to K. Grant, 20th July 1955 -- Expells Grant from OTO
- LTR excerpt from K. Germer to G. Yorke, date illegible -- Characterizes problems with
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Grant's New Isis Lodge Manifesto
- LTR from K. Germer to "whom it may concern", 16th December 1955
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-- Appoints Noel Fitzgerald as Fr. Superior's Representative in Great Britain.
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Denies existence of any valid OTO Charter in Great Britain
- LTR from G. Yorke to K. Germer, 30th December 1955 -- Brief notes on Grant's
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New Isis Lodge
- LTR excerpt from A. Crowley to K. Germer, 6th June 1947 -- Declares Germer
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Crowley's successor. Advises a triumvirate to work under Germer
- LTR excerpt from A. Crowley to G. McMurtry, 17th June 1947 -- Declares Germer
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Crowley's successor. Warns that McMurtry may succeed Germer
- In September by Grady McMurtry -- from the Grady Project
- Poem dated 9/30/44
- Qabalah -- The View from Tipheret, part IV by Bill Heidrick
- Discussion of the Tree of Two Pentagrams
- From the Outbasket by Bill Heidrick
- Asanas and Crowley's recommendations
- List of events for September 1992 e.v.
TLC October 1992 e. v.
- October Events
- Combined listing:
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Brief announcements
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Location of the Lodge, Gnostic Mass, Initiations, Lodge meeting, LOP,
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Grace's Astrology, Mark's Tantra of Gnosis, Jerry's Logorrhea, Full Moon Ritual
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Putting It into Perspective
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Plaintiffs' meeting regarding the Berkeley Raid
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OTO Ritual Workshop Continues
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Historic versions of the IIIrd Degree ritual to be discussed
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Signs, Grips, and Words
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Practice session for Minerval through IIIrd
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October's Lesser Feasts
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Crowley's and others' birthdays to be celebrated
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Planetary Interests
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Mark to discuss Jupiter rituals
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Mother Nature
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Field trip with Marlene
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Thelema Lodge Library
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Lending library to begin. Catalogue available
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Open House
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Regular open house at the Lodge announced
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Scheduling Events
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Requirements for event scheduling
- Selections from General Principles of Astrology by Aleister Crowley -- Crowley Classics
- Taken from the Adams version. On the Caduceus and planetary triads
- Agape Lodge -- Primary Sources
- Minutes of Jan. 6th, 1945
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Publicity and attracting new members. Memorial to Sister Regina Kahl
- Minutes of Aug. 14th, 1946
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Grady McMurtry presents his credentials from Crowley.
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Karl Germer in attendance. Jack Parsons problems
- Minutes of Dec. 5th, 1947
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Celebrates the death of Aleister Crowley
- Minutes of June 4th, 1948
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Damage control regarding Fr. Achad's proclamation of a new Aeon.
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Prohibition on explaining Liber AL in Lodge
- As Above by Grady McMurtry -- from the Grady Project
- Undated poem.
- Qabalah -- The View from Tipheret, part V by Bill Heidrick
- Discussion of the Tree of the Hexagram and Pentagram, the Tree of Two Hexagrams, the Tree of Two Cubes and further modifications
- From the Outbasket by Bill Heidrick
- On sex change
- List of events for October 1992 e.v.
TLC November 1992 e. v.
- November Events
- Combined listing:
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Brief announcements
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Location of the Lodge, Gnostic Mass, Initiations, Lodge meeting, LOP,
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Lending Library
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Buttons Galore
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Breathing and Meditation
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Details of the plan for the class with Dushan
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Planetary Magick
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Mark to offer a full moon ritual this month
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Jerry's Logorrhea
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Surprise video this month
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OTO Raid Workshop
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Meeting this month for those involved in the civil suit
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Astrological Analysis
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Grace's class continues
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Esoteric Film Night
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Samhain
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V & V
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Caitlin coordinates Vision and the Voice readings this month
- A Greater Feast
- In memory of Stephen Alexander
- "...the hand of Diana lets the curtain fall..."
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Poem by Stephen Alexander
- A commemorative plaque to be purchased for Stephen
- The Palace of the World by Aleister Crowley -- Crowley Classics
- from The Soul of Osiris and Collected Works, Vol. I. Poem on the Lesser Pentagram Ritual with Crowley's original manuscript notes -- not quite the same as the published footnotes from the works cited
- Crowley, the Days After -- Primary sources
- LTR F. Harris to F. Mellinger, 7th December, 1947
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Confirms Crowley's death and gives details of both his last days and
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the executorship of his estate. Speculates regarding the headship of
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OTO in Great Britain: Frederic Mellinger of Gerald Gardner, unsure
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- LTR F. Harris to K. Germer, 2nd January, 1948
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Discusses the business and financial details of A.C.'s estate. Mentions
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name of his final nurse. Expresses belief that F.Harris is an OTO
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member. Traces Gerald Gardner and mentions his OTO charter.
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Details of the situation of Crowley's last Scarlet Woman and child
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- LTR K. Germer to F. Harris, 19th January, 1948
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Discusses dealings with the Executors and others in regard to the
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Crowley estate. Mentions Gerald Yorke, John Symonds, Noel Fitzgerald
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and Gerald Gardner. Plans for publications -- the funeral service and
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Thoth deck. Plans for Frieda's lecture tour. Expection to meet with
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Gerald Gardner
- Convoy Rolling by Grady McMurtry -- from the Grady Project
- Poem dated 4/6/44 e.v.
- From the Outbasket by Bill Heidrick
- "Debate" on whether or not Crowley considered Thelema a Religion -- extensive quotes from Crowley's writings
- List of events for November 1992 e.v.
TLC December 1992 e. v.