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Page 1 of 71954 · PDF PAGE 31
…understanding of how he finally came to conceive of himself. On several occasions he has essayed this task, not only in this fascinating book of letters, and in the book about the Tarot, but in his earlier book Magick in Theory and Practice. It is far from easy for the ordinary individual, bound by the ordinary codes of social behavior and the conventional frames of reference, to have the foggiest idea of what moves or motivates an initiate whose illumination has imposed an entirely new point of view on the world and life in general. The whole …
1954 · PDF PAGE 340
MORALS OF LIBER AL 307 important argument of all; for it is completely separate. It is this. The Book's meaning is "not only in the English" etc. (AL, I: 36; I: 46; I: 54,55; II: 76; III: 16; III: 39; III: 47; III: 63-68; and III: 73) These passages make it clear that there is a secret interpretation, which, being hidden as it is hidden, is presumably of even graver importance than the text as it stands. Such passages as I have been able to decipher confirm this view; so also does the discovery of the key number 31 by Frater Achad. We must also…
1954 · PDF PAGE 335
…ror, Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law. No man alive can appreciate better than myself the difficulties connected with The Book of the Law. You ask me, if I have rightly analysed your somewhat complicated series of questions, to advise you as to your attitude towards that Book. To begin: the Author is quite certainly both more than human , and other than human. His main aim seems to me to announce the Magical Formula of the Aeon of Horus, and to lay down the fundamental principles of conduct that are consistent with it. I put this…
1954 · PDF PAGE 32
…XXI letters, paving the way for the remaining ones. I have written the Preface to highlight some of the more outstanding contents of the book which ought not to be missed. Did any book ever have so many messengers as this one? I hope they will not be confusing to the reader, but that all of them will somehow conduce to his further and deeper understanding. Israel Regardie June 6,1970 Studio City, California
1954 · PDF PAGE 347
Cara Soror, 50 A.C. and the "Masters" Why They Chose Him Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law. "Details about Book 4?" This question lacks precision. I must pull a trigger at a venture. The idea of 4 was due to my observation of St. Peter's in Rome; it is built with an eye unwavering from that number, as you will see when next you go there, aware of the fact. Also, 4 means, on the political plane, Temporal Power. (The Qabalistic Architect of St. Peter's knew that, and designed his talisman ad hoc.) This book was then, according to Ab…
1954 · PDF PAGE 295
…-assorted party out and about at that hour. Their reason for being there was odd, too. They were there to assist at the publication of a book by a 62-year old magician, ALEISTER CROWLEY. Publication occurred at 6: 22 sharp, when the Sun entered Capricornus. Crowley made a short speech; as "the Priest of the Princes" proclaimed the Law of Thelema; handed copies of book to white, red, brown, black, yellow representatives. Representative of the "black" race was a dancing-girl. Indian was a non-English speaking Bengali Muslim, who seemed rather puz…
1954 · PDF PAGE 358
…ve adequate proof of his existence, and his claim to speak with authority. The main purport of his message was to instruct me to write a book on my system of Mysticism and Magick, to be called Book 4, and told me that by means of this book, I should prevail against public neglect. I saw no objection to writing such a book ; on quite rational grounds , it was a proper course of action . I therefore agreed to do so. But Ab-ul-Diz was determined to dictate the conditions in which the book should be written ; and this was a difficult matter. He wan…
1954 · PDF PAGE 526
…th similar passages, and is itself an outstanding example of the unity of the Yogic and the Magical methods.) To study Yoga, you have my Book 4 Part I and my Eight Lectures on Yoga. Then there is Vivekananda's Raja Yoga and several little-known Hindu writers; these latter are very practical and technical, but one really needs to be a Hindu to make much use of them. The former is very good indeed, if you remember to switch off when he slides into sloppiness, which luckily is not often. To study Magick: Book 4. Parts II, III (Magick in Theory and…
1954 · PDF PAGE 5
COPYRIGHT © 1989 Ordo Temple Orientis All rights reserved. No part of this book, in part or in whole, may be reproduced, transmitted or utilized, in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publisher, except for brief quotations in critical articles, books and reviews. International Standard Book Number: D-941404-17-X Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 82-083310 First Edition, 1973 Second Printing, 1973 …
1954 · PDF PAGE 196
… and at 'em!" First, you must know your correspondences by heart backwards and upside down (air connu) . They are practically all in The Book of Thoth; but "if anyone anything lacks," look for it in 777. Then, get a book on Astrology, the older the better. Raphael's Shilling Handbook is probably enough for the present purpose. Get well into your head what the menu says about the natures of the planets, the influence of the aspects, what is meant by dignities, the scope of the houses, and so on. Dovetail all this with your classical knowledge; t…
1954 · PDF PAGE 386
…last." But from your questions I gather that what you want is advice on how to advise, how marriage as an institution is regarded by The Book of the Law. Very good. It is not actually mentioned; but that it is contemplated is shown by the use of the word "wife"-AL, I: 41. The text confirms my own thesis "There shall be no property in human flesh." So long as this is observed I see no reason why two or more people should not find it convenient to make a con tract according to the laws of customs of their community . But my above thesis is all im…
1954 · PDF PAGE 35
…that the whole of my life's work, were it multiplied a thousand fold, would not be worth one tithe of the value of a single verse of The Book of the Law. I think you should have a copy of The Equinox of the Gods and make The Book of the Law your constant study. Such value as my own work may possess for you should amount to no more than an aid to the interpretation of this book. 2. It may be that later on you will want a copy of Eight Lectures on Yoga so I am putting a copy aside for you in case you should want it. 3. With regard to the O.T.O., …
1954 · PDF PAGE 296
…ophe can be averted. " Somehow I fear they won 't. "Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law." Then I issued a prospectus for the book , giving the facts as to previous publications and their results, and leaving blank a space after "The Fourth Publication" to wait the event. The First Publication nine months before the outbreak of the Balkan War, which broke up the Near East. When this was done it was done without proper perfection. Its commands as to how the work ought to be done were not wholly obeyed . . .. Yet, even so, the intrinsi…
1954 · PDF PAGE 10
…them in the collection that he planned to publish. Fortunately they have been preserved and are now included in the Introduction to this book. Their original form has been retained with the opening and closing formulas which Crowley used in all his letters. Crowley at fIrst intended to call the book "Aleister Explains Everything," and sent the following circular to his friends and disciples asking them to suggest subjects for inclusion. Aleister Explains Everything Much gratifled was the author of The Book of Thoth to have so many letters of ap…
1954 · PDF PAGE 545
…on) episode, 384 Bodleian Library, Oxford, 321 Boccaccio, 137 Bodhisattva,. 220 Body of Light, 286, 494 Bog, 205,407 Boleskine, 168, 321 Book of the Dead, 19 Book 4, details on, 314, 325 Book 4, part I, 56, 149,503 -part 11,155,167,169 -part III, see "Magick" -of Thoth, 25, 52,204,227, 229,306,412,493
1954 · PDF PAGE 293
…mer and Samuel Butler II, but called later by the Romans Cephaloedium, and now Cefalu . There did I toil to expand my little Part III of Book 4 to the portentous volume now more generally known as Magick in Theory and Practice. After numerous misadventures, it was published in 1928. I refer you to that book, page 96. One last word on this subject. There is a Magical Operation of maximum importance: the Initiation of a New Aeon. When it becomes necessary to utter a Word, the whole Planet must be bathed in blood. Before man is ready to accept the…
1954 · PDF PAGE 388
MARRIAGE AND WAR POLITICS 355 Practically all those parts of the Book which deal with social matters may be considered as political in the old and proper sense of the word; of modern politics it disdains to speak. Love is the law, love under will. Fraternally yours, 666
1954 · PDF PAGE 558
… Qabalah,hi system of reference; the symbols o the three major schools of mag} approach to life and use of power; tion; the Yi King; The Book of thi tance of talismans, lamens and pent: cointidence; etc., etc. Magick Without Tears is the Coming soon from Falcon Pr: compilation of Crowley's m: volume Equinox; The Law the moss definitive comment ing the creative work of th than a personal encyclopedia of mag-_ rience and explained in unguarded to use it asa tool rather than merely a tymology and its philosophy; —white, black, and yellow—their ts …
1954 · PDF PAGE 294
…Magical Link arises! No matter how mighty the truth of Thelema, it cannot prevail unless it is applied to and by mankind. As long as The Book of the Law was in Manuscript, it could only affect the small group amongst whom it was circulated. It had to be put into action by the Magical Observation of publishing it. When this was done, it was done without proper perfection . Its commands as to how the work ought to be done were not wholly obeyed. There were doubt and repugnance in FRA TER PERDURABO's mind, and they hampered His work. He was halfhe…
1954 · PDF PAGE 13
…moment. General semantics finds its most staunch supporter in the person and writing of Aleister Crowley. There is hardly a page in this book that does not insist that the enquirer clarify her referents. Letter 28 is a splendid example of this insistence. There are pitifully few occult writers that even know what general semantics is all about. From personal experience of many years ago, I recall that one of his constant companions, almost a bible, was Skeat's Etymological Dictionary . Here it is thrust repeatedly under the nose of both the enq…