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| - | ===[[Aleister Crowley]]=== | ||
| - | '''Aleister Crowley''' (Oct. 12, 1876-Dec. 1, 1947) — however one judges him — was a fascinating man who lived an amazing life. He is best known as being an infamous [[occult]]ist and the scribe of [[The Book of the Law]], which introduced [[Thelema]] to the world. Crowley was an influential member in several occult organizations, including the [[Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn|Golden Dawn]], the [[A.'.A.'.]], and [[Ordo Templi Orientis]]. He was a prolific writer and poet, a world traveler, mountaineer, chess master, artist, yogi, social provocateur, drug addict and sexual libertine. The press loved to demonize him and dubbed Crowley “The wickedest man in the world.” | + | === Calendar === |
| - | =====A brief summary of major events===== | + | ==== Days and Dates ==== |
| - | '''Edward Alexander Crowley''' was born in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire on October 12, 1875. His parents were members of the [[Plymouth Brethren]], an extremely devout Christian sect. It was in this Christian childhood that he came to refer to himself as The Beast [[666]]. He was also fortunate to be heir to a small brewing fortune, which he largely used for travel and publishing his works over his lifetime. | + | Dates and times are recorded using the typical notation of [[Astrology]], indicating the positions of the [[Sun]] and [[Moon]] in the [[tropical zodiac]]. The day of the week is recorded in Latin. |
| - | He entered Trinity College at Cambridge in 1895, and left just before finishing his degree. He was initiated into the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn in 1898. The next year he purchased [[Boleskine|Boleskine House]] at Loch Ness in order to perform the ritual known as the [[Abramelin|Abra-Melin Operation]]. | + | ===== Precision ===== |
| - | In 1900 Crowley travels to Mexico where he is initiated as a 33° [[Freemasonry|Mason]]. | + | The more precisely the solar and lunar positions are noted, the more precisely the date and time will be known. The [[Moon]] takes about 2.3 days to move through a [[zodiac|zodiacal sign]]. Simply recording the signs that the [[Sun]] and [[Moon]] are in will therefore only describe a period of slightly more than two standard days. Recording the day of the week eliminates the possibility of uncertainty about the day referred to. In addition, more precision can be had by indicating the degrees, minutes, and seconds of the position of the [[Sun]] and [[Moon]]. |
| - | In 1902 he begins the practice of [[yoga]] in Caylon with [[Allan Bennett]], an associate from the Golden Dawn. He returns to Boleskine in 1903 and marries [[Edith Rose Kelly]], the sister of the painter, Sir Gerald Kelly. On their honeymoon, they visit Cairo, Egypt in 1904. It is here that he comes to write [[The Book of the Law]] on April 8, 9, and 10. | + | ===== Symbolism ===== |
| - | '''[[Aleister Crowley|Read more...]]''' | + | The planetary assignment of days of the week and the tracking of the sun and moon through the zodiac all tap into a great wealth of symbolism. Events may be scheduled according to their symbolic relevance: for example, the installation of a lodgemaster on ''Dies Jovii'' (the day of Jupiter). |
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| + | ===== Examples ===== | ||
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| + | The following are examples of accepted ways to record the same Thelemic date, beginning with the most precise. | ||
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| + | *Sol 22°13'5" Taurus, Luna 29°6'19" Pisces, ''dies Saturnii'' | ||
| + | *Sol 22°13' Taurus, Luna 29°6' Pisces, ''dies Saturnii'' | ||
| + | *Sol 22° Taurus, Luna 29° Pisces, ''dies Saturnii'' | ||
| + | *Sol in Taurus, Luna in Pisces, ''dies Saturnii'' | ||
| + | *Sol in Taurus, Luna in Pisces | ||
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| + | '''[[Calendar|Read more...]]''' | ||
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CalendarDays and DatesDates and times are recorded using the typical notation of Astrology, indicating the positions of the Sun and Moon in the tropical zodiac. The day of the week is recorded in Latin. PrecisionThe more precisely the solar and lunar positions are noted, the more precisely the date and time will be known. The Moon takes about 2.3 days to move through a zodiacal sign. Simply recording the signs that the Sun and Moon are in will therefore only describe a period of slightly more than two standard days. Recording the day of the week eliminates the possibility of uncertainty about the day referred to. In addition, more precision can be had by indicating the degrees, minutes, and seconds of the position of the Sun and Moon. SymbolismThe planetary assignment of days of the week and the tracking of the sun and moon through the zodiac all tap into a great wealth of symbolism. Events may be scheduled according to their symbolic relevance: for example, the installation of a lodgemaster on Dies Jovii (the day of Jupiter). ExamplesThe following are examples of accepted ways to record the same Thelemic date, beginning with the most precise.
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