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1.: Tahuti Lodge OTO Calendar of Events for May 2011e.v. From: Tahuti Lodge

2.: On Introducing Family/ Friends to Wicca From: gaia_dianne

3a.: Re: Exhausted ! From: envythedragon@aol.com

4.: Blessed Be Your Beltaine. From: Blackbird

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1.: Tahuti Lodge OTO Calendar of Events for May 2011e.v.

Posted by: "Tahuti Lodge" tahuti_lodge@yahoo.com tahuti_lodge

Sun May 1, 2011 11:09 am (PDT)

Tahuti Lodge • OTO • New York City
Calendar of Events
May, 2011 e . v. • Anno IVxix
Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law.

Sunday May 1st, 2011 e.v.
Semi-Private Gnostic Mass, Liber XV
By Invitation Only
Baptism will also be offered
3:00 PM
To RSVP for the Mass or to request the Sacrament of Baptism
Please email: tahutilodge@tahutilodge.org
Suggested minimum donation $10

Wednesday May 4th, 2011 e.v.
Magic in Theory and Practice Study Group
Open Event: 7:45 PM
Chapter XIII
Of the Banishings: and of the Purifications
Join us as we study this important textbook on Magick and it's practice.
We suggest that you read the chapter beforehand so we can get a lively discussion going.
If you do not have a copy of your own, you may download it here:
http://hermetic.com/crowley/book-4/chap13.html
You may also download the entirety of Liber ABA here:
http://hermetic.com/crowley/book-4/
To RSVP and receive directions to the Lodge: tahutilodge@tahutilodg.org
Suggested minimum donation: $10

Saturday May 7th, 2011 e.v.
A Public Celebration of Liber XV
Aleister Crowleyʼs Gnostic Mass
For more information on the Mass: http://hermetic.com/sabazius/gnostic_mass.htm
Open Event: 2:00 PM
Come join us as we celebrate our Central Ritual,
a great introduction to Thelemic Magick and the Great Work of our Order.
To attend please email: tahutilodge@tahutilodge.org
Suggested minimum donation: $10

Sunday May 8th, 2011 e.v.
If you are considering taking the next step on your initiatory journey by taking your I° or II° please submit your application today to the Lodge Master or Deputy as this is the deadline for these upcoming initiations.

Lon Milo DuQuette returns to Tahuti Lodge with a workshop on the
G O E T I A
Open Event
12:30 - 4:30
Black Magick or Western Shamanism?
A Magical Workshop presented by Lon Milo DuQuette
Evoking a spirit into a magick triangle or black mirror is easier than you might think. Once mastered, it is a skill that can serve as one of the most powerful and useful weapons in a Magician's arsenal. But why on earth would a sane 21st century adult wish or need to evoke the aid of "evil spirits?" The answer might surprise you.
Join author and magician, Lon Milo DuQuette, for an in-depth look at
the theory and practical applications of the `Black Art' of Solomonic Magick. Bring a notebook, an open mind….and a little courage. Who knows? At the end of this workshop you just might want to call up one of those little devils for yourself.
Special Event: $25 in advance, $30 at the door.
Click here for more information: http://www.goetia.tahutilodge.org
Location: 440 Studios
440 Lafayette St., 4th Floor, Room 4G
Manhattan, NYC 10003

Monday May 9th, 2011
Open Event
8:00 PM
Tahuti Lodge is pleased to present:
LIVE FROM NEW YORK
LON MILO DUQUETTE's MONDAY NIGHT MAGICK CLASS!
Lon's Monday Magick Class is now in its 25th year!
Tonights Theme: Enochian Magic
Open to magicians of all levels who can behave themselves for two hours.
This Event will take place at our dedicated Temple To RSVP for this event and receive directions, please email tahutilodge@tahutilodge.org
Donation: Non-Members: $20 at the door, $10 Dues current members of Tahuti Lodge

Wednesday, May 11, 2011 e.v
Tahuti Lodge is proud to welcome Rodney Orpheus
Presenting a Special Lecture on :
LIBER STELLÆ RUBEÆ
A secret ritual of Apep; sex magick veiled in symbolism.
Liber Stellae Rubeae is a veiled sex-magick instruction on how "to arouse the Magical Force within the operator and how to use it to create whatever may be required."
Link to ritual: http://hermetic.com/crowley/libers/lib66.html
Rodney Orpheus is a musician, record producer, author, lecturer, and a leading member of the Ordo Templi Orientis. He is known for his work with the musical group The Cassandra Complex and for his book on Crowleyan magick, Abrahadabra.
Rodney's Page: http://rodneyorpheus.com/
The Cassandra Complex: http://cassandracomplex.co.uk/
Rodney's Book:Abrahadabra - http://rodneyorpheus.com/?page_id=26
This is an OPEN EVENT • DOORS OPEN 8:30 pm
To RSVP or obtain directions please email: tahutilodge@tahutilodge.org
Suggested minimum donation: $10

Thursday, May 12, 2011 e.v.
RODNEY ORPHEUS leads a
Group Mithras Liturgy
Everyone should bring percussion and noise making instruments for the Mithras working.
Rodney Orpheus is a musician, record producer, author, lecturer, and a leading member of the Ordo Templi Orientis. He is known for his work with the musical group TheCassandra Complex and for his book on Crowleyan magick, Abrahadabra.
Rodney's Page: http://rodneyorpheus.com/
The Cassandra Complex: http://cassandracomplex.co.uk/
Rodney's Book:Abrahadabra - http://rodneyorpheus.com/?page_id=26
This is an OPEN EVENT • DOORS OPEN 9:00 PM
To RSVP or obtain directions please email: tahutilodge@tahutilodge.org
Suggested minimum donation: $10

Saturday May 14th, 2011 e.v.
Tarot Study Group
Open Event: 5:30 PM
The Tower, Atu XIV
Please feel free to bring your favorite Tarot deck and Tarot Texts to the Group. We have lively group discussions and in-depth study of the Tarot symbols, so come and join us!
To RSVP and receive directions to the Lodge: tahutilodge@tahutilodge.org
Suggested minimum donation: $10

Sunday May 15th, 2011 e.v.
A Public Celebration of Liber XV
Aleister Crowleyʼs Gnostic Mass
Open Event: 2:00 PM
Come join us as we celebrate our Central Ritual, a great introduction to Thelemic Magick and the Great Work of our Order.
For more information on the Mass: http://hermetic.com/sabazius/gnostic_mass.htm
To attend please email: tahutilodge@tahutilodge.org
Suggested minimum donation: $10

Tuesday May 17th, 2011 e.v.
Full Moon Ritual
Open Event • 7:30PM
Please come and join with Sister Carole Linda for
"An Eclectic Rite of Release"
To RSVP or obtain directions to the Lodge:
tahutilodge@tahutilodge.org
Suggested minimum donation: $10

Saturday May 21st, 2011 e.v.
Thelemic Middle Pillar
Open Event: 4:30 PM
Are you stressed out, feeling your energy scattered, then come join us as we attune our energy centers along the Middle Pillar.
To RSVP or obtain directions to the Lodge: tahutilodge@tahutilodge.org
Suggested minimum donation: $10

May 22nd, 2011 e.v.
Lodge Improvement and Cleaning Day
Open Event
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
We have an ambitious agenda to clean and beautify our Temple.
Please come out and give us a hand!
Here is some of what we wish to accomplish:
*Paint, living room, and Babylon star above the altar (maybe??)
*Clean the bathroom *Clean the living room
*Clean the kitchen * Put both book cases together and organize books
*Re-organize furniture to accommodate the book cases
*Re-organize cabinets in the bathroom, kitchen, and temple
*Clean fans and air conditioner filters
*Store extra air conditioners and travel trunk in the storage room
*Hang the priestess mirror up
*Hang the black curtains from rods so they don't look so messy,
*Make sure our fire extinguisher, and fire alarm are working
We also have a list of things we need for the Lodge; a bit too lengthy to post here.
If you wish to come and help beautify your Temple please email:
tahutilodge@tahutilodge.org and weʼll forward you a complete list of supplies we need.
See you for the improvement day!

Also on May 22nd
Today is the deadline for submitting your application for Minerval Initiations.
Please submit your application to the Lodge Master or Deputy
to participate in the next Minerval Initiations to be performed on June 25th, 2011 ev.
III° Initiations
Open to all Initiates of III° and above who are dues current and in good standing.
Set-up begins at 6:00 PM
Initiations start at 7:00 PM
Please support your Brethren by attending these initiations, itʼs a great time for each of us to re-experience our own initiation and reflect on our oaths.

Coming up in June…
Saturday, June 4th, 2011 e.v.
Tahuti Lodge • OTO
Is proud to present a very special lecture and book signing by Author and Magician
Vere Chappell
Open Event • 5:00 to 7:00
Ida Craddock: Sexual Outlaw & Erotic Mystic
Ida Craddock was a late nineteenth century advocate for women's rights who helped hundreds with her sex counseling and marriage manuals. She was also an avid occultist who reported having sexual intercourse with angelic beings. Her work was highly praised by Aleister Crowley, but condemned by moral purists of the time. Although suffering exile, commitment to an insane asylum, and hard labor in prison, Ida's courage and refusal to compromise her beliefs would lead to her ultimate triumph, even in death. Come learn about this fascinating woman and her writings on sex magick, mysticism, belly dancing, and intercourse with angels.
Vere Chappell is a writer, photographer, and researcher specializing in sexuality and spirituality. He travels extensively, studying and
documenting sacred sexuality in art, history, and culture around the
world. He has been a practitioner of ceremonial magick for 25 years,
and is currently an international officer of Ordo Templi Orientis. He
is the author of Sexual Outlaw, Erotic Mystic: The Essential Ida
Craddock (Red Wheel/Weiser, 2010) and editor of Lunar and Sex Worship (Teitan Press, 2010). He lives in Southern California with his wife and priestess, Lita-Luise Chappell.
To Learn More, Please Visit:
"Sexual Outlaw, Erotic Mystic: The Essential Ida
Craddock" http://www.sexualoutlaw.com
"Lunar and Sex Worship": http://www.sexworship.com
Donation for this event: $15 for dues current members of Tahuti Lodge • $20 for non members
Books will be available for purchase at the lecture.
To RSVP or to receive directions to the Lodge:
Email: tahutilodge@tahutilodge.org

Sunday, June 5th, 2011 e.v.
Tahuti Lodge • OTO
Is once again happy to present
Vere Chappell
With a class on
S e x M a g i c k
When properly understood and applied, sex magick is one of the most potent tools in the arsenal of the magician. This class will explore the metaphysical, psychological, and physiological foundations of sex magick, with special attention paid to those aspects which are embedded in the initiatory and religious systems of O.T.O. (without compromising obligated material). In addition, we will discuss practical considerations for successful operations in this mode of working. Please join us for a thorough introduction to this
intriguing and important subject.
Closed event and Tyled (guarded, hence tested) to I°
12:00 PM (Noon) - 2:00 PM
Donation: $10

Also on Sunday, June 5th, 2011 e.v.
A Public Celebration of Liber XV
Aleister Crowleyʼs Gnostic Mass
4:30 - 6:30
An outstanding introduction to the Magick of Thelema
And our Central Ritual both public and private.
This Mass will be held in Manhattan at
440 Studios
440 Lafayette Street, Room 4C
Suggested minimum donation: $10
To RSVP or for directions:
Email: tahutilodge@tahutilodge.org

June 12th, 2011 e.v.
I° and II° Initiations

June 25th, 2011 e.v.
Minerval Initiaions

Love is the law, love under will.

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2.: On Introducing Family/ Friends to Wicca

Posted by: "gaia_dianne" gaia_dianne@yahoo.com gaia_dianne

Sun May 1, 2011 4:51 pm (PDT)

On Introducing (Concerned) Family/ Friends

to Wicca:

(c) 2008 By Gaia_d@yahoo <mailto:Gaia_d@yahoo> ; please don't reproduce
without permission.

1. Why It's Important to NOT LIE to Parents:

One of a witch's most important powers is her ability to speak
something into existence. Magick works in part by having a witch
first imagine, then put energy and confidence into what s/he has
imagined, such that it manifests -- first on the Astral,and then on
the physical plane.

This CANNOT happen if that witch has corrupted her integrity -- if
s/he consistently lies or misrepresents the truth, it wears away at
her ability to speak/ call reality into existence. Do you
understand?

As a witch AND as a human being -- your most essential, basic, and
important power is to speak the TRUTH; and your most essential,
basic, and important possession is your INTEGRITY. That is why many
people have DIED rather than speak falsely, or misrepresent the
truth. That is why many people have made such an issue of
maintaining their "good name" -- their integrity. Because to a
great extent, If you lose that, you lose yourSELF.

Read the story of "A Man For All Seasons," it is one of the best
stories ever written to illustrate this very point.

My point here is that if you lie or hide or misrepresent the truth
to your Mom, you are destroying your INTEGRITY, and destroying your
ability to "speak reality into existence," because your word no
longer holds magickal, ethical or spiritual *power* and AUTHORITY.

Consider too how your Parents would feel if / when they learn the truth
-
- as they most likely will, sooner or later. What will happen to
your relationship if you destroy their ability to trust you?

2. Teaching Under-Age People:

Honorable, authentic Wicca teachers will NOT even agree to
TEACH an under-age student, without parental consent.

Consider: Have you tried explaining to your Parents what Wicca is, what
you see in
it, why it's so important to you? Have you tried *negotiating* with
them, to come to some sort of mutually agreeable understanding, which
respects BOTH of you, and BOTH of your wishes?

For example, you could agree to attend their church and read the Bible,
if they will agree to let you read your Wicca books, and have a small,
relatively benign altar (Or whatever other mutually agreeable
understanding you could both come to)?

Many Wiccan Traditions *require* their Dedicants / apprentices to study
and become well acquainted with at least one other religion --
i certainly require it of my students, so they are capable of comparing
and contrasting Wicca with another Path.

In this way, you would also be learning the important lessons of
personal discipline, negotiation, working with someone....

But even if the worst is true, and your Parents simply cannot, will not
be budged -- We're only talking about what, a couple of years before
you're out and on your own, able to make your own decisions? Can you not
find it in your heart to take maybe a couple of years, to respect the
wishes of the Parents who sacrificed to give you life, nurture and care
for you (as best she could) for almost two decades?

Even if you must postpone your study and practice of Wicca per se, You
could take this time to study Christianity (as above); to practice and
become proficient at your basic, general skills (like
centering, grounding, cleansing, shielding, and visualizations); as well
as studying such things as general religion, psychology, history,
anthropology, mythology, etc -- ALL of which would be a
good basic foundation for a well-prepared Wiccan.

And then, when you get out on your own, you could begin pursuing the
Craft in any way that you wish -- with a heart, mind and spirit of
integrity and honor, knowing that you behaved in the most mature,
honorable way possible; knowing that you did *not* betray your Parents'
trust, or your own responsibilities, or your own honor; and with the
added bonus of knowing that you have developed the kind of personal
discipline and integrity that is required of a powerful Wiccan.

Finally, i'm going to include an article i wrote some time ago, offering
other suggestions for dealing with concerned family and friends -- i
hope it helps!

Here are some suggestions for dealing with family and friends, and
their concerns, with your new interest in Wicca- Paganism. These
are the result of years of challenges and i can tell you from
personal experience, that they DO work, with even the most difficult
of situations.

1. Understand that their reaction is actually, at heart, concern and
love for you, and worry about your welfare.
If you keep that uppermost in your mind, you'll be able to respond
with love, compassion and patience, rather than anger, hurt and
offense.

2. See (and show them!) the article, "A Christian Speaks on Wicca
and Witchcraft" in the Files section of this group.

3. See (and show them!) Scott Cunningham's little booklet, "The
Truth About Witchcraft Today" - an excellent introduction for family
& friends. Leave both of these resources around the house, so your
family can pick them up when and as they are ready for the
information -- which may be some time yet. Be patient.

4. Tell them about the Wiccan Rede, our basic ethic:
"An ye harm NONE, do as ye will". Explain what it means to you,
and how it is similar to the "Golden Rule".

5. Give them TIME to adjust, and to see that your practice of Wicca
actually makes you a better person -- and then make sure that it
DOES <smile>.
Remember (and demonstrate!) that the practice of Wicca develops self-
discipline, self-knowledge, self-possession; maturity, wisdom,
integrity.

6. Go easy on the scary stuff -- like pentagrams, black clothing,
tatoos, etc -- and anything that's likely to "set them off" or scare
them. You can be a powerful witch, and have a small, powerful
altar without looking like something out of "Buffy" or "Charmed".

7. Be patient, kind, loving and respectful -- even (especially!)
when others are not. It is no great accomplishment to be kind and
respectful to those who are kind to you; the challenge is to be so
when others are *not*.
Remember that love is a tremendously motivating force that often
gets confused and jumbled up in other (negative) emotions, like
fear, frustration, jealousy, etc.

When others respond with negative emotions like fear, jealousy,
etc., take a few moments to "center and ground"; then "translate"
their fear, jealousy, or other negative emotions, into the LOVE that
is at the heart of what they really mean, and respond to THAT.

(Try to) See them as the Goddess sees them. Try to see them as they
might yet be.

Remember: there is a *reason* why you are together in this life; and
you have an opportunity to make it a positive experience for both /
all of you --or at the very least, for yourSELF -- with work,
discipline, and effort.
Deal with this challenge in a way that you can be proud of.
And remember that it may take years before you reap the fruit of the
seeds of patience, understanding, compassion and love that you plant
now -- but its sweetness will be more than worth the effort.

Blessings and good luck --
~Gaia

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3a.: Re: Exhausted !

Posted by: "envythedragon@aol.com" envythedragon@aol.com wizardluxas

Sun May 1, 2011 4:52 pm (PDT)

light a green candle and do a reverse counterclockwise rotation on it...
starting at the top... and then place it before a mirror and blow it out.....

it is done....

good luck...

WL

-----Original Message-----
From: Laralee Boyd <laralee1955@gmail.com>
To: Witch_Essentials@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sat, Apr 30, 2011 6:52 pm
Subject: [Witch_Essentials] Exhausted !

I live in an area that has had a lot of really bad storms lately. I wrote a week or so ago about the midnight storm April 19th-20th on our street. Every house had damage, no injuries to people. Lots of trees down including a very large one that fell on my neighbors dog. We were completely spared, not even a shingle came loose. No trees down, no vehicleI mentioned that I had just gotten a book on protection, but had just had time to skim it and had put it in the bureau drawer. I also now remember coming fully awake and surrounding our house with a white light and I had "prayed" earlier in the night for protection, too. Something worked...
Now I remember the dog that got trapped under the tree had come up to the back fence a couple of days earlier and looked at me intensely. I did pet it and talk to it, but did not remember to ask its name. (These neighbors foster rescued dogs). My husband said that night that he was holding the light while they dug under the dog trying to free it that he never saw its face. They got the dog out (the entire back end was under the tree) and borrowed our truck to take it to an emergency vet clinic. It only had a broken back leg ! no internal injuries, just bruising. My husband saw it a few days ago and said it had evil eyes... not to me, just husky/mix light eyes. A couple of days ago, I looked into its eyes again and ran my hand over its body. Nothing wrong except the leg that is healing nicely. The neighbor said it seems to be in no pain and has not taken any pain pills at all. If I had known its name, would that have made a difference ? I know now it was asking me for something and seems to know me now....even though I feel like I failed it by not knowing its name. Maybe, it would have avoided any injury at all.
We are still having storms, and I am EXHAUSTED trying to protect our house and people and pets with the white light visualization. Also, another neighbors tree is split in half and the remaining half is threatening our house. They refuse to have it removed. I was pretty angry at these neighbors for a couple of days and that anger affected my power. Now, of course, I have lost my voice and have a nasty sore throat. Another storm is approaching.
I did put three open glass jars of salt water on the end of the porch one day to deflect some of their negative energy coming at me.
Any other suggestions for dealing with the protection from storms, hazardous trees and nasty neighbors ? My attorneys advice was to hope the tree falls soon but on their house (nobody home of course) so they can move. He laughed, but they are impossible people to negotiate with...
Laralee in TN

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4.: Blessed Be Your Beltaine.

Posted by: "Blackbird" blackbird_61@yahoo.com blackbird_61

Sun May 1, 2011 5:17 pm (PDT)

O Mary we crown thee with blossoms today,
Queen of the Angels, Queen of the May.
O Mary we crown thee with blossoms today,
Queen of the Angels, Queen of the May.
Catholic Song to the Virgin on May Day.
The Goddess Compainion, Patrica Monaghan

Hi all,
Blessed Be your Beltaine,

And let me take a moment to thank Gaia for her posts, I found them most
enlighting, "Because you see, the Harvest is YOU - and IN YOU."

Of course the Echo's of the Great Work of the Kabbalists, and Alchemists
comes immediately to mind; and no doubt Wicca is a path in the Great
Work, but I do find the Idea of the harvest interesting and appropriate.

Just as I find the Idea of Sarah as a Priestess most interesting. I had
of course heard of the theory Mary Magdalene was a Priestess, through
Laurence Gardner's <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laurence_Gardner> :
Realm of The Ring Lords, Laurence is well known in the field of
Alternative History; and of course roundly debunked by established
Academia, but his books are well researched and thought provoking; and
personally I feel his early death was a real loss.

Do take some time with the Lady today,
Brightest Blessings All, BB.

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