Essays and other works written by IAO131.

General

• Why Thelema Kicks Ass: A short essay in plain language about what sets Thelema apart from everything else as a way of life.
  • Translated into Portuguese: Porque Thelema é Foda
  • Translated into Spanish: Por que Thelema

• The Philosophy of Thelema: An essay exploring how Thelema approaches the traditional categories of Western philosophy. (Featured in Agapé Vol.12, No.1).
  • Part 1: Metaphysics: The ontology, cosmology, eschatology, and teleology of Thelema.
    • Translated into Spanish: Metafísica
  • Part 2: Epistemology: Thelema’s approach to Reason and knowledge.
    • Translated into Spanish: Epistemología
  • Part 3: Ethics: The ethics of Thelema.

• Fundamentals of Initiation in Thelema: A brief essay explaining the basic meaning of Initiation and how that has shifted in the New Aeon.

• Yama & Niyama of Thelema: What is the “ideal Thelemite”?: An essay about the “Yama” and “Niyama” of Thelema being “Do what thou wilt” and “Mind your own business,” as well as what this means about the concept of the “ideal Thelemite.”

• New Aeon Initiation: A series of articles detailing how initiation has changed in the New Aeon.
  • Part 1: Introduction & Death/Attainment as Non-Cataclysmic
  • Part 2: The True Self contains Good & Evil, Upright & Averse
  • Part 3: Embrace of the World
  • Part 4: Self as Redeemer
  • Part 5: No Perfecting of the Soul

• Thelemic Mysticism: A series of articles going into great depth about mysticism in a Thelemic context
  • Part 1: Introduction
  • Part 2: Mysticism in Theory
  • Part 3: Mysticism in Practice – Introduction & The Man of Earth
  • Part 4: Mysticism in Practice – The Lover
  • Part 5: Mysticism in Practice – Crossing the Abyss & The The Hermit

True Will

• Top 10 Myths about True Will: An examination of 10 different common misconceptions about True Will
  • Translated into Portuguese: Top 10 Mitos sobre Verdadeira Vontade

• The Will in Thelema: Several essays exploring the concept of “Will.”
  • The Symbolic Lessons of Life: The True Will understood through the symbolic lens of one’s own symbol-set.
    • Translated into Portuguese: As Lições Simbólicas Da Vida
  • The Will considered on Two Planes: The Will considered on the (1) theoretical/absolute and (2) practical/relative planes.
  • The Will in its Positive and Negative Aspects: The Will says “no” to restrictive morality and “yes” to knowing yourself.
  • Finite and Infinite Will: The Will considered as both finite and infinite.
  • The Will is Supra-Rational: The Will considered as transcending Reason.
    • Translated into Spanish: La Voluntad es Supra-Racional

• True Will: The Radical Re-Orientation Towards Becoming Who We Are: An investigation of Thelema in terms of the paradox of our being simultaneously independent beings and interdependent beings, and how we may actualize our Wills authentically rather than inauthentically.
  • Part 1: Wanting versus Willing 
  • Part 2: The Paradox of Human Existence – Our Simultaneous Independence and Interdependence
  • Part 3: Alone-ness / Independence
  • Part 4: With-ness / Interdependence
• Translated into Greek: Το Αληθινό Θέλημα (pt.1) & Το Αληθινό Θέλημα (pt.2-4)

Psychology

• Psychology of Liber AL
  • Part 1: Introduction & First Principles
    • Translated into Portuguese: A Psicologia do Liber AL pt. 1: Introdução e Princípios Iniciais 
    • Translated into Russian: Введение и первичные принципы.
  • Part 2: Each Person as a Star with a Will
    • Translated into Russian: Каждый мужчина и каждая женщина – звезда
  • Part 3: The Notion of Sin Abolished
    • Translated into Russian: Отмена понятия греха
  • Part 4: Curse Against Reason
    • Translated into Russian: Проклятие разуму
  • Part 5: Individuation and the True Will
    • Translated into Russian: Индивидуация и истинная Воля
  • Part 6: Psychological Model of Failure
    • Translated into Russian: Психологическая модель неудачи
  • Part 7: Life and Death Instincts
    • Translated into Russian: Об инстинктах Жизни и смерти
  • Part 8: A New Perspective of Death
    • Translated into Russian:  Новый взгляд на смерть
  • Part 9: Conclusions
  • Postscript: Archetypes of the star – or spark – and the night-sky
    • Translated into Russian: Архетипы Звезды и ночного неба

• Thelemic Values: A New View of Morality: An exploration of the overcoming of Old Aeon morality and the difference of New Aeon morality through the lens of the philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche and the humanistic psychologist Carl Rogers.
  • Translated into Russian: Новое видение морали

Promulgation & Politics

• Principles of Promulgation: An exploration of the what and why of promulgating the Law of Thelema. (Featured in Agapé Vol.12, No.2.)

• Promulgation of Thelema on the Internet: An exploration of why we should promulgate the Law on the Internet, including rebuttals to common critiques.

• A Thelemic Political Manifesto: A brief manifesto outlining some basic political goals of Thelema, and a rallying cry for unity around pragmatic progress rather than bickering over pedantic details.

• The Politics of Thelema: An exploration of whether Thelema has a political philosophy of anarchy, democracy, or aristocracy.

The Holy Books of Thelema

• Commentary on Liber B vel Magi: A commentary on this Holy Book of Thelema about the Grade of Magus, including cross-references and Qabalistic symbolism.

• Commentary on Liber ARARITA: A commentary on this Holy Book of Thelema including historical information, cross-references in other texts, and Qabalistic symbolism.
  • Basic information
  • Chapter I – א (Aleph)
  • Chapter II – ר (Resh)
  • Chapter III – א (Aleph)
  • Chapter IV – ר (Resh)
  • Chapter V – י (Yod)
  • Chapter VI – ת (Tav)
  • Chapter VII – א (Aleph)

• The Parables and Lessons of Liber LXV: A series that explores certain parts of the Holy Book of Thelema, Liber Cordis Cincti Serpente sub figura LXV, to see the lessons it teaches through symbol and parable.
  • Part 1: Introduction & The Parable of Light and Colors
  • Part 2: The Parable of the Petal of Amaranth
  • Part 3: The Parable of the Maiden and Hades
  • Part 4: The Parable of the Reaper and the Wise Man
  • Part 5: The Parable of the White Swan of Ecstasy and the Little Crazy Boy of Reason
  • Part 6: The Parable of the Dolphin and the Harper
  • Part 7: The Parable of the Waters, the Priest, and the Pyramid

Ecclesia Gnostica Catholica

• The Officers of the Gnostic Mass: An exploration of the multi-layered symbolism of the Officers of the Gnostic Mass
  • Part 1: Introduction & the Priest
  • Part 2: The Priestess
  • Part 3: The Deacon, Children, & the People

• The Symbolic Dimensions of the Gnostic Mass: An exploration of various symbolic dimensions of or perspectives on the Gnostic Mass with the notion that understanding more of these perspectives enhances one’s appreciation of this sacred rite.

Miscellaneous Topics

• Why Thelema Kicks Ass: A short essay in plain language about what sets Thelema apart from everything else as a way of life.

• The Primary Act of Magick: A brief essay on the fundamental or “primary” act underlying all other Magick.

• On Contributing to the Greater Community in Thelema: An essay exploring whether contributing to the greater community – i.e. non-Thelemites – is in line with the law of Thelema.

• Yama & Niyama of Thelema: What is the “ideal Thelemite”?: An essay about the “Yama” and “Niyama” of Thelema being “Do what thou wilt” and “Mind your own business,” as well as what this means about the concept of the “ideal Thelemite.”

• Is Thelema a Religion or Not?: An answer to this ever-present question about Thelema.
  • Translated into Portuguese: Thelema é ou não é uma Religião?
  • Translated into Hungarian: Vallás-e a Thelema, vagy sem?
  • Featured on Disinfo.com: Is Thelema a Religion or Not?

• Death in Thelema: An exploration of the concept of death as it is understood in Thelema.

• The Politics of Thelema: An exploration of whether Thelema has a political philosophy of anarchy, democracy, or aristocracy.

• The Path of Excess in Thelema: An essay describing the method of excess in Thelema in contrast to the Middle Path of moderation of the Old Aeon.

• Is the Holy Guardian Angel External or Internal?: A consideration of whether the Angel is internal or external or neither or both.

• Visions and Trances on the Path of Initiation: An extended essay on the different Visions and Trances that occur on the Path of the Initiation, using the Qabalistic Tree of Life as a guide.
  • Part 1: Introduction & Malkuth (1°=10☐: Earth)
  • Part 2: Interlude, Yesod (2°=9☐: Luna), Hod (3°=8☐: Mercury), & Netzach (4°=7☐: Venus)

• Active Thelema: Short essays examining the application of Thelema’s symbolism to daily life
  • Part 1: A Thelemic Universe, A Star Among Stars, All in the Night-Sky
  • Part 2: The Formula of the Child is Continual Growth

• The Manifesto of Ra-Hoor-Khuit: A short “manifesto” detailing the way of life of Thelemites.
  • Translated into Spanish: El Manifiesto de Ra-Hoor-Khuit

• The Belly of the Beast: A short play on divinity and consciousness.

• Christianity is Dead, Thelema Lives: A series of short essays with the emphasis on Thelema being a post-Christianity philosophy that incorporates rather than attacks.

The Rituals of the Elements and the Feasts of the Times

• Rituals of the Elements
  • Autumnal Equinox: The Hour of Truth
  • Winter Solstice: The Gate of Life
  • Vernal Equinox: The Bornless Reborn
  • Summer Solstice: The Chymical Wedding

• Feasts of the Times
  • March 20: A Feast for the Supreme Ritual and a Feast for the Equinox of the Gods
  • August 12: A Feast for the First Night of the Prophet and his Bride

Works in Other Publications

• 2017/08 – “Preface” to The Winged Secret Flame by Michael Patrick, a graphic novel covering Aleister Crowley’s early life through the reception of Liber AL vel Legis, The Book of the Law.
• 2017/02 – Cited by Guðmundur Ingi Markússon in “Indices in the Dark: Towards a Cognitive Semiotics of Western Esotericism, Exemplified by Crowley’s Liber AL” in Aries: Journal for the Study of Western Esotericism, Volume 17, Issue 1, pages: 51 –80.
• 2016/09 – “Divination: A Naturalistic Approach” in Fortified Island #6 – The Official Journal of the Irish Order of Thelema, p.35-44 
• 2016/03 – “The Mass of Baphomet” (excerpted from HRILIU) in BEHUTET: Modern Thelemic Magick & Culture, issue no.60
• 2015/04 – “Symbolic Dimensions of the Gnostic Mass” in The Journal of Thelemic Studies: The Mysteries of the Gnostic Mass
• 2015/02 – Cited by Cavan McLaughlin in “The Dark Side of the Sun: The Great Beast, Monstrosity and Solar Narratives” for the At the Interface Conference 2015
• 2014/09 – “Death in Thelema” in BEHUTET: Modern Thelemic Magick & Culture, issue no.58
• 2014/08 – “Preface” to the 2nd revised edition of Mystery of Mystery: A Primer in Thelemic Ecclesiastical Gnosticism by Sabazius X°
• 2013/09 –  “Divination: A Naturalistic Approach” in Fortified Island – The Official Journal of the Irish Order of Thelema, #2: Omens and Auguries, p.10
• 2013/07 – “True Will: The Radical Re-orientation Toward Becoming Who We Are, parts 2-4” (translated into Greek) in Entelechy, Vol.2, Issue 6
• 2013/06 – “True Will: The Radical Re-orientation Toward Becoming Who We Are, part 1”  (translated into Greek) in Entelechy, Vol.2, Issue 5
• 2013/03 – “A Synthetic Epistle on Liber Resh” (translated into Macedonian) in Samekh: Quarterly Magazine of Secret Fire Oasis, Issue #0
• 2013/01 – “True Will: An interview with IAO131” on Humanistic Paganism
• 2011/Summer – “The Principles of Promulgation” in Agapé, Vol.XXII, No.2
• 2011/Spring – “The Philosophy of Thelema” in Agapé, Vol.XXII, No.1

Lectures, Interviews, and Other Media

• 2016/09 – Naturalistic Occultism reviewed in Fortified Island #6 – The Official Journal of the Irish Order of Thelema, p.124-128
• 2016/08 – Lectures at Black Sun Lodge O.T.O. (Cleveland, OH) including Minerval symbolism and “Symbolic Dimensions of the Gnostic Mass”.
• 2016/06 – “Scientific Approach to Magick” lecture on Blazing Star OTO YouTube.
• 2016/05 – Acknowledged for help with background research in Magick in the Desert, a short comic about Aleister Crowley’s magical adventures in Algeria by Jeremy Sandler.
• 2016/05 – Lectures at Star Sapphire Lodge O.T.O. (Los Angeles, CA) including “The 4 Weapons of the True Magician” and “The Way of the Will: The Oasis of Our Order” at Star Sapphire Lodge, O.T.O. [Facebook event]
• 2016/04 – “Psychology of Thelema, part 2: Freud, Jung & Crowley” lecture on Blazing Star OTO YouTube.
• 2016/04 – “Psychology of Thelema, part 1: Fundamentals of the Law of Liberty” lecture on Blazing Star OTO YouTube.
• 2016/03 – “Talismanic Magick” lecture on Blazing Star OTO YouTube.
• 2016/03 – “Symbolic Dimensions of the Gnostic Mass” lecture on Blazing Star OTO YouTube.
• 2016/03 – The Esoteric Salon hosted 4 art pieces (“Athanaton”, “Manifestor of the Mystery,” “The Magus,” and “Abomination of Desolation”) at the Buratti Fine Art gallery in Perth, Australa, hosted by Collective777: The Art Guild of Australian OTO, from March 10 – April 10, 2016 [Esoteric Salon] [Facebook event]
• 2015/05 – Lectures at Bubastis Oasis O.T.O. (Dallas, TX) including “A review of Grady McMurtry’s life and contributions to the Order”, The 4 Weapons of the True Magician: The Fundamentals of Magick”, “The Psychology of Thelema: The Fundamentals of the Law of Liberty”, and “The Symbolic Dimensions of the Gnostic Mass”  at Bubastis Oasis, O.T.O.
• 2015/05 – IAO131 on Scientific Illuminism on Greening Out Podcast
• 2015/04 – “Perspectives on Thelema” with Frater IAO131 on Speech in the Silence, Program #52: Sol in Taurus, Year 110 [YouTube]
• 2015/04 – ThelemaNOW! Guest: IAO131 on ThelemaNOW!
• 2015/02 – “Thelemic Values and the Wisdom of the Body” on Speech in the Silence, Program #50 – Sol in Pisces, Year 109 [YouTube]
• 2014/01 – “Podcast 139 – IAO131” on Occult of Personality (extra ~40 minutes of “A Centre of Pestilence – IAO131 on Liber AL” in the Membership section of the podcast)
• 2013/12 – AMA (Ask Me Anything) on Reddit’s /r/occult
• 2013/10 – “The 4 Weapons of the True Magician, part 4” on Speech in the Silence, Program #46: Sol in Scorpio, Year 109
• 2013/09 – “The 4 Weapons of the True Magician, part 3” on Speech in the Silence, Program #45: Equinox in Libra, Year 109
• 2013/08 – “The 4 Weapons of the True Magician, part 2” on Speech in the Silence, Program #44: Sol in Virgo, Year 109
• 2013/07 – “The 4 Weapons of the True Magician, part 1” on Speech in the Silence, Program #43: Sol in Leo, Year 109
• 2013/04 – “End Magician Self-Cruelty PSA (with Soror Fieri Facias)” on Speech in the Silence, Program #41: Sol in Taurus, Year 109
• 2013/03 – “93 Hour Energy (with Soror Fieri Facias)” on Speech in the Silence, Program #40: Sol in Aries, Year 109 [YouTube]
• 2013/01 – “Death in Thelema” on Speech in the Silence, Program #38: Sol in Aquarius, Year 108 [YouTube]
• 2013/01 – “True Will: An interview with IAO131” on Humanistic Paganism
• 2012/10 – “Liber Resh: The Solar Solution to Irregularity (with Soror Fieri Facias)” on Speech in the Silence, Program #35: Sol in Scorpio, Year 108 [YouTube]
• 2010/05 – “Exploring Thelema with IAO131” on Panopticon Podcast #7
• 2008/04 – “Interview with IAO131” on Occult Sentinel Podcast #3