trashymommarocks:

THIS is the Form of the Hexagram of Solomon, the figure whereof is to be made on parchment of a calf’s skin, and worn at the skirt of thy white vestment, and covered with a cloth of fine linen white and pure, the which is to be shown unto the Spirits when they do appear, so that they be compelled to take human shape upon them and be obedient.

(Colours.—Circle, Hexagon, and T cross in centre outlined in black, Maltese crosses black; the five exterior triangles of the Hexagram where Te, tra, gram, ma, ton, is written, are filled in with bright yellow; the T cross in centre is red, with the three little squares therein in black. The lower exterior triangle, where the Sigil is drawn in black, is left white. The words “Tetragrammaton” and “Tau” are in black letters; and AGLA with Alpha and Omega in red letters.)

I just had a follower describe the OTO as a cult that swallows semen. I guess this is technically correct, as the recipe for cakes of light, a part of their Eucharist, does contain semen. Not that I’ve held that habit against anyone. As far as I’m concerned, anyone willing to swallow semen should be praised for their kindness. I generally dislike the word cult. It’s meaning is vague and tends to imply any religion that has less adherents than one’s own. We all believe some crazy shit. 

For the record, all of the people in the OTO that I have personally met are intelligent, fun loving, and great conversationalists. A little pushy yes. A little too enamored with Uncle Al sometimes, but good folks.

I wish them all happy Holy Days. 

In the end, Do as thou Wilt shall be the whole of the Law, is not much different than, nothing is true – everything is permitted.

93 – First off, I adore your blog. Really fantastic stuff. As for my question, I was wondering how long it usually takes to hear back from the A.’.A.’. after applying to be a probationer? It’s been a little over a month with no word. Best – 93 93/93

I tried contacting all of the various lineages and never heard
back from the A.’.A.’.. Mind you, I never followed up after I realized I was a
chaote at heart. People say that the IOT is hard to get ahold of. At least they
contacted me in a couple of months. Nothing against the A.’.A.’., I have
friends in the program and it’s a fine program. But even the email addresses
they gave me bore no fruit. They might have had a leg up since they were
already OTO. Also, as far as I know, the only places in North America to take
initiation (that is, when they do physical initiation) are California and
Toronto. That may influence your decision. You might try Dr. David Shoemaker.
He’s the host of Living Thelema, and an open member of the A.’.A.’.. He has a
contact on his website. http://livingthelema.com/.
Best of Luck.