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Lon Milo DuQuette

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Lon Milo DuQuette:

'''Lon Milo DuQuette''', IX° is one of a handful of individuals initiated (1975 [[EV]]) by [[Hymenaeus Alpha]] 777 (Grady L. McMurtry) after the death of [[Karl Germer]] and prior to McMurtry’s formal reorganization of the OTO. In 2004 EV, upon the death of his former teacher, [[Phyllis Seckler]], DuQuette inherited the distinction of being in the OTO longer than any other living member.

He is currently the [[U.S. Deputy Grand Master General]], and enjoys the unique position of Archbishop of [[Ecclesia Gnostica Catholica]], a prelacy conferred upon him by both Hymenaeus Alpha and [[Hymenaeus Beta]].

DuQuette as authored numerous books pertaining to magick and Thelema. He lectures extensively and is arguably the most publicly visible member of the O.T.O. in the world.

He lives in Costa Mesa, California with his wife (since 1967 EV), Bishop [[Constance Jean DuQuette]], an OTO initiate since 1976 EV.

Constance Jean DuQuette

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Lon Milo DuQuette:

==Constance Jean DuQuette==

Constance Jean DuQuette, IX° is one of a handful of individuals initiated (1976) by Hymenaeus Alpha 777 (Grady L. McMurtry’s) after the death of Karl Germer and prior to McMurtry’s formal reorganization of the OTO.

U.S. Deputy Grand Master General

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==U.S. DEPUTY GRAND MASTER GENERAL (O.T.O.)==

The Current U.S. Deputy Grand Master is [[Lon Milo DuQuette]].

Lon Milo DuQuette

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Lon Milo DuQuette:

==Lon Milo DuQuette==

Lon Milo DuQuette, IX° is one of a handful of individuals initiated (1975) by [[Hymenaeus Alpha]] 777 (Grady L. McMurtry’s) after the death of [[Karl Germer]] and prior to McMurtry’s formal reorganization of the OTO. 1n 2004, upon the death of his former teacher, [[Phyllis Seckler]], DuQuette inherited the distinction of being in the OTO longer than any other living member.

He is currently the [[U.S. Deputy Grand Master General]], and enjoys the unique position of Archbishop of [[Ecclesia Gnostica Catholica]], a prelacy conferred upon him by both Hymenaeus Alpha, and [[Hymenaeus Beta]].

DuQuette has written numerous books, many of which pertain to magick and Thelema. He lives in Costa Mesa, California with his wife )since 1967), Bishop [[Constance Jean DuQuette]], an OTO initiate since 1976.

Thelemapedia:Common Sources

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This is a general listing, in reference format, of common books cited on Thelemapedia. Please make any corrections, if needed, and add books as you see fit.

==Books by Aleister Crowley==

*Crowley, Aleister. (1997). ''Magick: Book 4.'' 2nd ed. York Beach, Me. : S. Weiser.
*Crowley, Aleister. (1979). ''The Confessions of Aleister Crowley.'' London;Boston : Routledge & Kegan Paul.
*Crowley, Aleister. (1997). ''The Book of the Law [Liber AL vel Legis].'' York Beach, Me. : S. Weiser. 
*Crowley, Aleister. (1982). ''777 and Other Qabalistic Writings.'' York Beach, Me. : S. Weiser.
*Crowley, Aleister. (1978). ''The Book of Lies.'' New York: S. Weiser.
*Crowley, Aleister. (1996). ''Aha!'' Tempe, Ariz. : New Falcon Publications.
*Crowley, Aleister. (1983). ''The Holy Books of Thelema.'' York Beach, Me. : S. Weiser.
*Crowley, Aleister. (1996). ''Commentaries on the Holy Books and Other Papers : the Equinox,IV(1).'' York Beach, Me. : S. Weiser.
*Crowley, Aleister. (1998). ''The Revival of Magick.'' Tempe, AZ : New Falcon Publications.
*Crowley, Aleister. (1994). ''Path Workings of Aleister Crowley : the Treasure House of Images.'' Phoenix, AZ : New Falcon Pub.
*Crowley, Aleister. (1996). ''The Law is for All.'' Tempe, AZ : New Falcon Publications.
*Crowley, Aleister. (1991). ''Liber Aleph vel CXI : the Book of Wisdom or Folly.'' York Beach, Me. : S. Weiser.
*Crowley, Aleister. (1982). ''Magick Without Tears.'' Phoenix, AZ : Falcon Press
*Crowley, Aleister. (1998). ''The Vision & the Voice : the Equinox, IV(2).'' York Beach, Me. : Samuel Weiser.
*Crowley, Aleister. (1990). ''The Equinox, III(10).'' York Beach, Me. : S. Weiser
*Crowley, A. & Mathers, S. (1995). ''The Goetia : the Lesser Key of Solomon the King.'' York Beach, Me. : Samuel Weiser.
*Crowley, Aleister. (1973). ''The Heart of the Master.'' Montréal : 93 Publishing.
*Crowley, Aleister. (1990). ''Konx Om Pax : Essays in Light.'' Chicago : Teitan Press.
*Crowley, Aleister. (1996). ''Diary of a Drug Fiend.'' York Beach, Me. : S. Weiser.
*Crowley, Aleister. (2002). ''The General Principles of Astrology.'' Boston, MA : Weiser Books.
*Crowley, A., DuQuette, L., & Hyatt, C. (1991). ''Enochian world of Aleister Crowley : Enochian sex magick.'' Scottsdale, Ariz., U.S.A. : New Falcon Publications.
*Crowley, Aleister. (1985). ''Eight Lectures on Yoga.'' Phoenix, Ariz., U.S.A. : Falcon Press.
*Crowley, Aleister. (1981). ''The Book of Thoth.'' New York, S. Weiser.
*Crowley, Aleister. (1996). ''Little Essays Towards Truth.'' Tempe, AZ : New Falcon Pub.
*Crowley, Aleister. (1974). ''Equinox of the Gods.'' New York, NY : Gordon Press.

==Linking to Holy Books and other short documents==

When you cite a quotation from a Holy Book or other non-book Liber by Crowley, there are a few formats you can use. For some, you can use the common title. Include the chapter and verse if relevant. Here are some examples:
*''Every number is infinite; there is no difference.'' (AL I:4)
*''And I believe in the Serpent and the Lion, Mystery of Mystery, in His name BAPHOMET'' (Liber XV)
*''It is but for convenience that these grades have been separated into Three Triads'' (Liber CXCIV, An Intimation...)
Using a long liber number is not useful. Instead of this:
*''every act must be a ritual, an act of worship, a sacrament.'' (Liber DCCCXXXVII)
Use the common name:
*''every act must be a ritual, an act of worship, a sacrament.'' (The Law of Liberty)

Then at the bottom of your article, include a references section with the liber you quoted from. If you want them to link to the actual text, here are some common libers that you can copy and paste into your edit field:

<pre>
*[http://www.scarletwoman.org/docs/docs_message.html Liber II, The Message of the Master Therion]
*[http://www.scarletwoman.org/docs/docs_lege.html Liber CL, De Lege Libellum]
*[http://www.scarletwoman.org/docs/docs_khabs.html Liber CCC, Khabs am Pekht]
*[http://www.scarletwoman.org/docs/docs_liberty.html Liber DCCCXXXVII, The Law of Liberty]
*[http://www.scarletwoman.org/docs/docs_mass.html Liber XV, The Gnostic Mass]
*[http://www.scarletwoman.org/docs/docs_intimation.html Liber CXCIV, An Intimation with Reference to the Constitution of the Order]
*[http://www.scarletwoman.org/docs/docs_openletter.html Liber C, An Open Letter to Those Who May Wish to Join the Order]
*[http://www.scarletwoman.org/docs/docs_concerning.html Liber CLXI, Concerning the Law of Thelema]
*[http://www.scarletwoman.org/docs/docs_oz.html Liber LXXVI, Oz]
*[http://www.scarletwoman.org/docs/docs_duty.html Duty]
*[http://www.scarletwoman.org/docs/docs_balance.html Liber XXX, Liber Libræ (The Book of the Balance)]
</pre>

==Common books by others==
===Israel Regardie===
*Regardie, Israel. (1984). ''The Complete Golden Dawn System of Magic.'' Phoenix, Ariz., U.S.A. : Falcon Press.
*Regardie, Israel. (1989). ''The Golden Dawn : a Complete Course in Practical Ceremonial Magic.'' St. Paul, Minn., U.S.A. : Llewellyn Publications.
*Regardie, Israel. (1998). ''The Middle Pillar.'' St. Paul, Minn. : Llewellyn Publications.
*Regardie, Israel. (1970). ''A Garden of Pomegranates.'' Saint Paul, Minn., Llewellyn Publications.
===Lon Milo DuQuette===
*DuQuette, Lon Milo. (1997). ''Angels, Demons & Gods of the New Millennium.'' York Beach, Me. : S. Weiser.
*DuQuette, Lon Milo. (2001). ''The Chicken Qabalah of Rabbi Lamed Ben Clifford.'' York Beach, Me. : Weiser Books.
*DuQuette, Lon Milo. (2003). ''The Magick of Aleister Crowley.'' Boston, MA : Weiser Books.
*DuQuette, Lon Milo. (1993). ''The Magick of Thelema.'' York Beach, Me. : S. Weiser.
*DuQuette, Lon Milo. (1999). ''My Life with the Spirits.'' York Beach, Maine : Samuel Weiser.

===Kenneth Grant===
*Grant, Kenneth. (1974). ''Aleister Crowley and the Hidden God''. New York : Samuel Weiser.
*Grant, Kenneth. (1991). ''The Magical Revival''. London : Skoob Books.
*Grant, Kenneth. (1991). ''Remembering Aleister Crowley''. London : Skoob Books.
===Other Thelemic authors===
*Del Campo, Gerald. (1994). ''New Aeon Magick : Thelema Without Tears.'' St. Paul, Minn. : Llewellyn Publications.
*Orpheus, Rodney. (1994). ''Abrahadabra : A Beginner's Guide to Thelemic Magick.'' Stockholm, Sweden : Looking Glass Press.
*Starr, Martin P. (2003). ''The Unknown God : W.T. Smith and the Thelemites.'' Bolingbrook, Illinois: Teitan Press.

==Biographies of Crowley==

*Sutin, Lawrence. (2002). ''Do What Thou Wilt : A Life of Aleister Crowley.'' New York : St. Martin's Griffin.
*Regardie, Israel. (1982). ''The Eye in the Triangle.'' Phoenix, Ariz. : Falcon Press.
*Booth, Martin. (2000). ''A Magick Life.'' London : Hodder & Stoughton.
*Kaczynski, Richard. (2002). ''Perdurabo : the Life of Aleister Crowley.'' Tempe, AZ : New Falcon Publications.
*Symonds, John. (1989). ''The King of the Shadow Realm : Aleister Crowley, his life and magic.'' London : Duckworth.
*Suster, Gerald. (1989). ''The Legacy of the Beast.'' York Beach : Weiser.
*Wilson, Colin. (1989). ''Aleister Crowley : The Nature of the Beast.'' San Bernardino, Calif. : Borgo Press.
*Hutchinson, Roger. (1998). ''Aleister Crowley : The Beast Demystified.'' Edinburgh : Mainstream Pub.

==Another primer on citing and referencing your sources==
It is important that you cite your sources if you draw from a book, journal, or website. If you write something like "Crowley believed that the sky was yellow", you should tell us where he said that. Also, if you write something that is a statement or belief of a group or person, be sure you attribute that statement or belief to them. This is not necessary for beliefs that are commonly held by Thelemites or considered very common knowledge. It's your call, but be thoughtful about it.

There are two ways to cite sources in the body on an article:

# '''After a quote or paraphrase.''' ''Ex.'' Diana was also worshipped "as a goddess of nature" (Frazer, 1993, p.141).
# '''Before a quote or paraphrase.''' ''Ex.'' Frazer (1993, p.141) writes that Diana was also worshipped "as a goddess of nature."

The exception to this format is when citing [[Aleister Crowley]]. On Thelemapedia, the standard is to list the name of the book or text. Examples:

* "The Circle announces the Nature of the Great Work" (''Magick'', ch.2).
* Crowley writes in ''Magick'' (ch.2), "The Circle announces the Nature of the Great Work."
* "The Circle announces the Nature of the Great Work" (Liber IV).
* "Every man and every woman is a star." (AL I:3)

'''Put under the "References" header''', again in a bulleted list, any books, articles, web pages, etcetera that you used in constructing the article and/or recommend as sources of further information to readers.

* Frazer, James. (1993). ''The Golden Bough.'' Hertfordshire, U.K. : Wordsworth Reference
* Crowley, Aleister. (1997). ''Magick: Book 4.'' 2nd ed. York Beach, Me. : S. Weiser.
* ____. (1979). ''The Confessions of Aleister Crowley.'' London;Boston : Routledge & Kegan Paul.
*Thriambos, Dionysos. (2002). "[http://www.scarletwoman.org/scarletletter/v7n2/v7n2_conditions.html Conditions for Eucharistic Magick]." ''The Scarlet Letter.'' Vol. VII, No. 2.

If a page is taken from another GNU-licensed site, like Wikipedia, it should be referenced as such:

*Adapted from: Wikipedia. (2005). ''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thelemapedia Thelemapedia]''. Retrieved on July 1, 2005.

Citing sources provide references that help the reader to check the veracity of the article and to find more information. If you consult an external source while writing an article, citing it is basic intellectual honesty. More than that, you should actively search for authoritative references to cite. If you are writing from your own knowledge, then you should know enough to identify good references that the reader can consult on the subject. The main point is to help the reader—cite whatever you think will be most helpful. This applies when writing about opinions, as well—beware the temptation to write weasel phrases like, "Some people say..." Who said it, and where and when?

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Lon Milo DuQuette

2005-10-22T21:25:05Z

Lon Milo DuQuette:

==Lon Milo DuQuette==

Lon Milo DuQuette, IX° is one of a handful of individuals initiated (1975) by Hymenaeus Alpha 777 (Grady L. McMurtry’s) after the death of Karl Germer and prior to McMurtry’s formal reorganization of the OTO. Upon the death of his former teacher, Phyllis Seckler, DuQuette has the distinction of being in the OTO longer than any other living member.

He is currently the U.S. Deputy Grand Master General, and enjoys the unique position of Archbishop of Ecclesia Gnostica Catholica, a prelacy conferred upon him by both Hymenaeus Alpha, and Hymenaeus Beta.

DuQuette has written numerous books, many of which pertain to magick and Thelema. He lives in Costa Mesa, California with his wife, Bishop Constance Jean DuQuette, an OTO initiate since 1976.

Personalities in Thelema

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''This article needs your help. Please add important names found in Thelemic history...''

*'''[[The Gnostic Saints]]'''—listed in Liber XV, [[the Gnostic Mass]]
*'''[[Aleister Crowley]]''' (1875–1947) Prophet of [[Thelema]], Scribe of [[the Book of the Law]], OHO of [[Ordo Templi Orientis|O.T.O.]] from 1922 to 1947

==Past Grand Masters of O.T.O.==
*'''[[Karl Germer]]''' (1885-1962) Fr. Saturnus, Outer Head of O.T.O. from 1947 until his death in 1962
*'''[[Charles Stansfeld Jones]]''' (1886-1950) Fr. Parzival X° for the United States, elected Crowley as Frater Superior
*'''[[Carl Kellner]]''' (1851-1905) Fr. Renatus, spiritual founder of Ordo Templi Oriestis
*'''[[Grady McMurtry]]''' (1918-1985) Fr. Hymenaeus Alpha X°, OHO of Ordo Templi Orientis from 1965 to 1985
*'''[[Theodor Reuss]]''' (1855-1923) Fr. Merlin or Peregrinus, first OHO of Ordo Templi Orientis
*'''[[Wilfred Talbot Smith]]''' (1885-1957) Fr. Ramaka X°, first priest in a public Gnostic Mass

==Crowley's Scarlet Women==
*'''[[Rose Edith Crowley]]''' (1874-1932) Rose Edith Kelly, first wife of Aleister Crowley, the first [[Babalon|Scarlet Woman]]
*'''[[Mary Desti]]''' (1878-1927) Soror Virakam, Crowley's second Scarlet Woman
*'''[[Jane Foster]]''' Soror Hilarion
*'''[[Leah Hirsig]]''' (1883–1951) Soror Alostrael, A Scarlet Woman, companion of Crowley, co-founder of Cefalù
*'''[[Roddie Minor]]''' "The Camel"
*'''[[Maria de Miramar]]''' (1894-196?) The second wife of Aleister Crowley
*'''[[Dorothy Olsen]]''' Sr. Astrid, a Scarlet Woman; student and companion of Crowley
*'''[[Leila Waddell]]''' (1880–1932) LAYLAH, companion of Crowley, inspiration for The Book of Lies, accomplished violinist

==Notable members of O.T.O.==
*'''[[Kenneth Anger]]''' experimental filmmaker, author of ''Hollywood Babylon''
*'''[[Lon Milo DuQuette]]''' American Thelemic author and founding member of the OTO as resurrected by Hymenaeus Alpha (Grady L. McMurtry)
*'''[[J.F.C. Fuller]]''' (1876-1966) British general, military historian, acquaintance of Aleister Crowley
*'''[[Franz Hartmann]]''' (1838 - 1912) Theosophical and Rosicrucian scholar, co-founder of Ordo Templi Orientis
*'''[[Regina Kahl]]''' (1891-1945) member of Agape Lodge #2 O.T.O., first priestess in a public Gnostic Mass
*'''[[Heinrich Klein]]''' (?-1913) a co-founder of Ordo Templi Orientis
*'''[[Frederick Mellinger]]''' (1890-1970) Fr. Merlinus
*'''[[Hermann Metzger]]''' (1919-1990) Fr. Paragranus
*'''[[Jack Parsons]]''' (1914-1952) Fr. Belarion, co-founder of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), writer of [[The Babalon Working]], co-founder of Agape Lodge #2 O.T.O.
*'''[[Israel Regardie]]''' (1907-1985) Crowley's secretary and personal student, later a member of the Stella Matutina offshoot of the Golden Dawn, and popularizer of Golden Dawn magic
*'''[[Phyllis Seckler]]''' (1917-2004) Sr. Meral IXº O.T.O., founder College of Thelema
*'''[[Jane Wolfe]]''' (1875-1958) Sr. Estai, acquaintance of Aleister Crowley, resident at [[Cefalù]], actress in silent films

==Notable members of A.'.A.'.==
*'''[[Frank Bennett]]''' Fra. Progradior, a star pupil of Crowley's at Cefalu
*'''[[Mary Butts]]''' (1892-1937) Sor. Rhodon, literary author, resident at [[Cefalù]]
*'''[[J.F.C. Fuller]]''' Fra. Non Sine Fulmine, military officer, author of ''The Star in the West''
*'''[[George Cecil Jones]]''' Fra. Volo Noscere, member of the Golden Dawn and founder, with Aleister Crowley, of the A.'.A.'.
*'''[[Charles Stansfeld Jones]]''' (1886-1950) Fra. O.I.V.V.I.O. 8°=3# , discovered the Key of the Law
*'''[[Victor Neuburg]]''' (1883-1940) Fra. Omnia Vincam, scribe of ''The Vision and the Voice'', companion of Crowley, Poet
*'''[[C.F. Russell]]''' Fra. Genesthai
*'''[[Austin Osman Spare]]''' Fra. Yihoveaum, notable occult artist and innovative magician
*'''[[Jane Wolfe]]''' (1875-1958) Sor. Estai, acquaintance of Aleister Crowley, resident at [[Cefalù]], actress in silent films
*'''[[Gerald Yorke]]''' (1901-1983) Fra. Volo Intelligere, preeminent archivist of Crowley materials
*'''[[Marcelo Ramos Motta]]''' (1931-1987) Fra. Parsival. First Astrum Argentum instructor in South-America. Karl Germer's discupule. Author of the fist thelemic texts in Brazil ("Letter to a Mason" and "Calling the Sons of the Sun"). Musician. Founder of the Society Ordo Templi Orientis (a non-O.T.O. grop).

==Notable members of the Golden Dawn==
*'''[[Julian Baker]]''' Fra. Causa Scientiae, chemist, introduced Crowley to the Golden Dawn
*'''[[Allan Bennett]]''' (1872-1923) Fra. Iehi Aour, member of the [[Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn|Golden Dawn]], teacher of Aleister Crowley, founder of the Buddhist Society
*'''[[Dion Fortune]]''' (1891-1946) member of the [[Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn|Golden Dawn]], esoteric author, founder of the ''Society of the Inner Light''
*'''[[George Cecil Jones]]''' Fra. D.D.S., member of the Golden Dawn and founder, with Aleister Crowley, of the A.'.A.'.
*'''[[Samuel Mathers]]''' (1854-1918) Fra. Deo Duce Comite Ferro, founder of the Golden Dawn, teacher and later enemy of Crowley
*'''[[A.E. Waite]]''' (1857-1942) occultist, co-creator of the Rider-Waite Tarot deck, member of the Golden Dawn, founder of the Fellowship of the Rosy Cross
*'''[[William Butler Yeats]]''' (1865-1939) Fra. Demon est Deus Inversus, poet, mystic, member of the Golden Dawn
*'''[[William Wynn Westcott]]''' (1848-1925) Fra. Non Omnis Moriar, co-founder of the Golden Dawn, Supreme Magus of S.R.I.A., Freemason, member Theosophical Society

==Personalities in the Gnostic Revival==
*'''[[Jean Bricaud]]''' (1881-1934) A founder of the Gnostic Catholic Church
*'''[[Jules Doinel]]''' (1842-1903) founder of The Gnostic Church
*'''[[Gerard Encausse|Gérard Encausse]]''' (1865-1916) A founder of the Gnostic Catholic Church

==Other occult personalities==
*'''[[Helena Blavatsky]]''' (1831-1891) Founder of the [[Theosophical Society]]
*'''[[John Dee]]''' (1527-1608) British mathematician, astronomer and consultant to Elizabeth I; discoverer of Enochian magick
*'''[[Oscar Eckenstein]]''' (1859-1921) Mountaineer and Crowley's first mentor in mental concentration.
*'''[[Anna Kingsford]]''' (1846-1888) author; founder and leader of the Hermetic Society
*'''[[Alphonse Louis Constant|Eliphas Levi]]''' (1810-1875) a highly influential magician of the 19th century, author of ''Transcendental Magic''.
*'''[[Paschal Beverly Randolph]]''' (1825-1875) Brotherhood of Eulis, Fratres Rosae Crucis, H.B. of L.
*'''[[Harry Smith]]''' (1923-1991) filmmaker, ethnomusicologist, folklorist, archivist, E.G.C. bishop
*'''[[John Yarker]]''' (1833-1913) English Masonic scholar and organizer, issued charters used by [[Theodor Reuss]] to establish Masonic features of O.T.O.