Thelemapedia:Projects
The wonderful thing about a Wiki (an open-source encyclopedia like this one) is that anyone can add topics and edit entries in almost any way they like. However, this freedom can also create a "blank canvas" syndrome for some, making it difficult to begin. This page is here to provide ongoing projects for users to get involved with to narrow their efforts. Any user is free to create project ideas and add them to this page. Don't forget to look over these pages to learn about how to create, format, and write a great article: How to Contribute, Editorial Policy, Article Basics, Where to start, Common Sources.
Project: Scarlet Women
The women of Thelema need a voice...give it to them!
- Mary Butts (1892-1937) author, acquaintance of Aleister Crowley, resident at Cefalù
- Rose Edith Crowley (1874-1932) Rose Edith Kelly, first wife of Aleister Crowley, the first Scarlet Woman
- Leah Hirsig (1883–1951) Sr. Alostrael, A Scarlet Woman, companion of Crowley, co-founder of Cefalù
- Regina Kahl (1891-1945) member of Agape Lodge #2 O.T.O., first priestess in a public Gnostic Mass
- Maria de Miramar (1894-196?) The second wife of Aleister Crowley
- Dorothy Olsen Sr. Astrid, a Scarlet Woman; student and companion of Crowley
- Phyllis Seckler (1917-2004) Sr. Meral IXº O.T.O., 5=6 A.'.A.'., founder College of Thelema.
- Leila Waddell (1880–1932) LAYLAH, companion of Crowley, inspiration for The Book of Lies, accomplished violinist
- Jane Wolfe (1875-1958) Sr. Estai, acquaintance of Aleister Crowley, resident at Cefalù, actress in silent films
Project: Sex!
C'mon now, are we "evil black sex magicians" or not?? Let's hear about that Good Stuff:
- Sex magick
- Phallus
- Kundalini
- Sex
- Erotica
- BDSM
- Love spells
- Orgone
- Polyamory
- Sarcred prostitution
- Virginity
- Chastity
- Homosexuality
- Puberty
- Masturbation
Godforms of Sex
Project: Crowley's Major Operations
Please try to keep technical jargon down to a minimum, or explain it when necessary. Remember, the object is to educate—do not assume knowledge.
- The Cairo Working
- The John St. John Operation
- The Abuldiz Working
- The Paris Working
- The Amalantrah Working
Project: Tree of Life
This is a potentially gigantic project, deserving of it's own site! However, we need to fill in as many basics as we can.
- Tree of Life
- Elements (i.e. Air, Earth, Fire, Water, Spirit)
- Paths
- The Four Worlds (i.e. Yetzirah, Briah, Atziluth, and Assiah)
- Parts of the Soul (i.e. Ruach, Neschamah, Chiah, Nephesch, and Jechida)
Project: Astrology
- Planets: Sol, Mercury, Venus, Earth, Luna, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Pluto
- Zodiac: Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces
Where to go from here
- Where to start Read this if you are having trouble with getting started
- Really Simple Tutorial A friendly guide to all the basics
- Editorial Policy Basic policies regarding content and behavior on Thelemapedia
- How to Contribute A quick start primer for adding content to Thelemapedia
- Wiki Markup Full list of all the formatting code, including text, images, sections, and links
- Article Basics Find out how to write a great article
- Common Sources How to cite sources (including short libers), and a list of common books in reference format
- Projects Page List of needed articles organized by general topic
- What Thelemapedia is not
- Thelemapedia Power Structure Who's in charge
- Characters How to use Greek and Hebrew letters in your article
- Using Images How to upload and use images in your Thelemapedia articles
- Dispute Resolution What to do when the fighting breaks out
- List of boilerplate templates Automatic text messages, like the "stub" line
- Comprehensive Wikipedia Help Pages Everything there is to know about using a wiki