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1a.: Resources on Witchcraft (Was:Hello... From: gaia_d

2.: TAHUTI LODGE NYC CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR JUNE 2011 E.V From: Tahuti Lodge

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1a.: Resources on Witchcraft (Was:Hello...

Posted by: "gaia_d" Gaia_D@yahoo.com gaia_d

Thu May 26, 2011 10:08 am (PDT)

--- In Witch_Essentials@yahoogroups.com, "Michelle" <glaistig1753@...> wrote:
>
>
> Hi, Maybe I missed part of the post or something but, can I ask what or how Terry Pratchett and Ursula le Guin's Wizard of Earthsea have anything to do with anyone who thinks they are a Witch?
>

GAIA:

Without intending any offense to the original poster, I'd have to agree with you --

While fiction can sometimes provide some fun and interesting views on magick, I would much sooner (especially for a beginner) suggest a *factual* resource that was written with the primary goal of educating, not entertaining.

Just a few good examples include:

On MAGICK:

Amber K's "True Magick"
Diane Mariechild's "Motherwit"
Marion Weinstein's "Positve Magick"

ON WICCA:

Ellen Cannon Reed's "The Heart of Wicca"

Blessings -
~Gaia

> --- In Witch_Essentials@yahoogroups.com, Fiona Dowson <fionanorwich@> wrote:
> >
> > Well, the only advice I would give to anyone who thinks that they're a witch is
> > read Terry Pratchett and then read more Terry Pratchett
> >
> > The first step on the path for me was learning reiki but we're all individuals,
> > we all have free will and we don't have a book to follow
> >
> > As far as witchcraft goes, I practice by keeping bees, growing trees from seed
> > and guerilla gardening
> >
> > Going on a herb walk with the local moot this evening. Connecting with other
> > pagans, listening to someone who knows loads more about herbs than I do and
> > getting outside. Far more witch than waving an athame around without your
> > drawers on!
> >
> > The other book you may like to read is Ursula le Guin's Wizard of Earthsea
> >
> > Starlight and blessings to everyone
> >
> > Fiona
> >
>

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2.: TAHUTI LODGE NYC CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR JUNE 2011 E.V

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

Thu May 26, 2011 9:30 pm (PDT)

Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law.

TAHUTI LODGE, ORDO TEMPLI ORIENTIS, NYC

CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR JUNE 2011 E.V.

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Website: http://tahutilodge.org Inquires: tahutilodge@tahutilodge.org
Telephone for Events: (845) 204-8832
Mail / Correspondence: Tahuti Lodge, O.T.O.; Old Chelsea Station; P.O. Box 1535;
New York, NY 10113-1535

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IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT:

Please note: Date and time change for Sex Magick Lecture

Will be taking place on Saturday, 6/4/11 e.v. at 1:00 pm

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Wednesday, June 1, 2011 e.v.

MAGICK IN THEORY AND PRACTICE
STUDY GROUP

OPEN EVENT: 7:45 pm

We will be studying this most important textbook on
magick theory and practice a chapter at a time.

Please bring your copy of MTP or download the file from the web and read it in advance.

CHAPTER XIV:
OF THE CONSECRATIONS: WITH AN ACCOUNT OF THE NATURE AND NURTURE OF THE MAGICAL LINK.

http://hermetic.com/crowley/book-4/chap14.html

Although handouts will be available for participants, please read the material beforehand online so we can get a lively discussion going.

You can find the entire text of MTP online here: http://www.hermetic.com/crowley/aba/

RSVP tahutilodge@tahutilodge.org for additional information and directions.

Suggested Minimum Donation: $10

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Saturday, June 4th, 2011 e.v.

Tahuti Lodge, O.T.O., Is thrilled 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°

1:00 PM on Saturday 6/4/11 e.v.

Donation: $10

Also on
Saturday, June 4th, 2011 e.v.

Tahuti Lodge, O.T.O., Is proud to present:

a very special lecture and book signing

by Author and Magician Vere Chappell

Open Event • 5:00 pm

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 and signing at the lecture.

To RSVP for this event and receive directions, please email
tahutilodge@tahutilodge.org

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Sunday, June 5, 2011 e.v.

ALEISTER CROWLEY'S GNOSTIC MASS

Tahuti Lodge, O.T.O.
under the aegis of Ordo Templi Orientis & Ecclesia Gnostica Catholica is pleased to present:

A PUBLIC CELEBRATION OF ALEISTER CROWLEY'S

LIBER XV: THE GNOSTIC MASS

With Guest Priest Vere Chappell

An ideal introduction into
the Mysteries and Magick of O.T.O.

This Event will be held at our Scared Temple

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC EVENT 4:30 PM

To RSVP for this event and receive directions, please email
tahutilodge@tahutilodge.org

Suggested donation $10

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Friday, June 10, 2011 e.v.

A PUBLIC CELEBRATION OF ALEISTER CROWLEY'S

LIBER XV: THE GNOSTIC MASS

OPEN EVENT: 8:00 PM

This Event will take place at our dedicated Temple

Tahuti Lodge, O.T.O., invites you to join us for
a public celebration of
Liber XV: The Gnostic Mass,
our central ritual both public and private.

An ideal introduction into the Mysteries and Magick of O.T.O.

Presented under the auspices of Ecclesia Gnostica Catholica, and Ordo Templi Orientis

This Event will take place at our dedicated Temple

To RSVP for this event and receive directions,
please email tahutilodge@tahutilodge.org

Suggested minimum donation: $10

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Saturday, June 11, 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 for this event and receive directions,
please email tahutilodge@tahutilodge.org

Suggested minimum donation: $10

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Sunday, June 12, 2011 e.v.

SECOND DEGREE INITIATIONS

Closed Event

Setup: 10:00 AM
Start Time: 12:00 PM (noon)

Open to II* Initiates and above who are dues current and in good standing.

Please arrive no later than 11:30 pm

Please support your Brethren by attending these initiations, it's a great time for each of us to re-experience our own initiation and reflect on our fraternity.

Please RSVP tahutilodge@tahutilodge.org
if you wish to attend.

* * *

ALSO ON
Sunday, June 12, 2011 e.v.

FIRST DEGREE INITIATIONS

Closed Event

Start Time: 3:00 PM

Open to I* Initiates and above who are dues current and in good standing.

Please arrive by 2:30 pm

Please support your Brethren by attending these initiations, it's a great time for each of us to re-experience our own initiation and reflect on our fraternity.

Please RSVP tahutilodge@tahutilodge.org
if you wish to attend.

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Wednesday, June 15, 2011 e.v.

FULL MOON RITUAL

OPEN EVENT: 7:30 PM

Please come and join with Sister Carole Linda for
"A Rite of Personal Empowerment"

To RSVP for this event and receive directions, please email
tahutilodge@tahutilodge.org

Suggested minimum donation: $10

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Saturday, June 18, 2011 e.v.

AN ALL DAY EXTRAVAGANZA !

TO CELEBRATE THE SUN AT IT'S ZENITH

COME TO ONE EVENT, COME TO ALL!

At 2:00 pm: A public Celebration of the Gnostic Mass
At 5:00 pm: Tarot Study group on the Star
At 7:00 pm: Tahuti Lodge performing the Rite of Sol

A PUBLIC CELEBRATION OF ALEISTER CROWLEY'S

LIBER XV: THE GNOSTIC MASS

OPEN EVENT: 200 PM

This Event will take place at our dedicated Temple

Tahuti Lodge, O.T.O., invites you to join us for
a public celebration of
Liber XV: The Gnostic Mass,
our central ritual both public and private.

An ideal introduction into the Mysteries and Magick of O.T.O.

Presented under the auspices of Ecclesia Gnostica Catholica, and Ordo Templi Orientis

This Event will take place at our dedicated Temple

To RSVP for this event and receive directions,
please email tahutilodge@tahutilodge.org

Suggested minimum donation: $10

ALSO ON
Saturday, June 18, 2011 e.v.

TAROT STUDY GROUP: A Continuing Series

OPEN EVENT: 5:00 PM

This Session we will explore Tarot Trump
XVII: THE STAR

A different card will be studied each month, in a continuing series on the Tarot.

Our aim is to provide a forum to encourage the study and exploration of Tarot.

Participants are encouraged to bring their own Tarot deck and any books they have found helpful in understanding the topic at hand.

While Thelemic Tarot images will often be the centerpiece of our discussions, participants are encouraged to bring a variety of decks to compare and contrast the variety of interpretations of a given card.
So please bring our favorite deck or book and contribute to the discussion!

To RSVP for this event and receive directions, please email
tahutilodge@tahutilodge.org

Suggested minimum donation: $10

ALSO ON
Saturday, June 18, 2011 e.v.

MOVIE NIGHT AT TAHUTI LODGE

Tahuti Lodge's FUN raising Committee is pleased to present:

THE RITE OF SOL

From Aleister Crowley's
THE RITES OF ELEUSIS

OPEN EVENT

7:00 pm SHOWTIME

The Rite of Sol was performed Live at Tahuti Lodge, O.T.O in May of 1993 e.v.
Admission is $7 pre-paid via
Tahuti Lodge PayPal
and to dues current O.T.O. members,

$10 at the door.

Ticket price includes 1 drink and snacks.

TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT, VISIT: http://www.tahutilodge.org/RiteOfSol.php

Come witness OTO history while helping raise money for Tahuti Lodge Temple space improvements.

Everyone is Welcome!!!
This is an open Event! :-)

RSVP tahutilodge@tahutilodge.org for additional information and directions.

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Sunday, June 19, 2011 e.v.

TAHUTI LODGE'S

SUMMER SOLSTICE

Ritual & Picnic

Tahuti Lodge, O. T. O. Invites you to join us for a
Summer Solstice Ritual & Feast
at Cleopatra's Needle at Central Park.

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC EVENT

Location:
Cleopatra's Needle in Central Park, NYC

Meeting Time: 2:00

Bring your Lunch, or if you will, something to share at the picnic.

Bring blankets or throws to sit on!

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT CLEOPATRA'S NEEDLE CHECK OUT THESE LINKS:

http://www.centralpark2000.com/database/obelisk.html

http://www.centralpark.com/pages/attractions/obelisk.html

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cleopatra's_Needle#New_York

CHECK LODGE WEB PAGE FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

To RSVP for this event and receive directions, please email
tahutilodge@tahutilodge.org

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Saturday, June 25, 2011 e.v.

Tahuti Lodge, O.T.O., will be holding

MINERVAL DEGREE INITIATIONS
INTO
ORDO TEMPLI ORIENTIS

Closed Event

Open to Initiates of Minerval Degree and above
in good standing.

Setup: 1:00 pm
Start Time: 3:00 pm

Candidates should arrive by 2:30 pm

Email lodgemaster@tahutilodge.org if you have already submitted a Minerval application and would like to take initiation at this time.

Initiates of at least Minerval Degree who would like to participate, please RSVP: tahutilodge@tahutilodge.org

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Sunday, June 26, 2011 e.v.

THIRD DEGREE INITIATIONS

Closed Event

Setup: 5:30 PM
Start Time: 7:00 PM

Open to III* Initiates and above who are dues current and in good standing.

Please arrive no later than 6:30 pm

Please RSVP tahutilodge@tahutilodge.org
if you wish to attend.

* * *

There is a suggested contribution for most events of $10.00 to help cover the cost of renting and maintaining our temple facility.

Love is the law, love under will.

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