Thelema (/ θ ə ˈ l iː m ə /) is a Western esoteric and occult social or spiritual philosophy [1] and a new religious movement founded in the early 1900s by Aleister Crowley (1875–1947), an English writer, mystic, occultist, and ceremonial magician. [2]

Nov 13, 2023 · Thelema describes gods and goddesses other than the one true God of the Bible. It prioritizes finding one’s own will and path, a process where a person’s subjective path or truth is all that matters.

Oct 3, 2024 · Thelema is a complicated set of magical, mystical, and religious beliefs formed in the 20th century by English occultist Aleister Crowley. Thelemites might be anything from atheists to polytheists, viewing the involved beings as actual entities or primal archetypes.

The religion known as Thelema was founded in 1904 by the English poet and mystic Aleister Crowley (1875 – 1947), who is regarded as its prophet. Those who follow the path of Thelema are called Thelemites. Thelema emphasizes individualism, and the uniqueness of each person’s Will.

Since the 1970's, College of Thelema has been the standard of education in Thelemic Magick. Temple of Thelema offers initiation in the Western Mysteries.

Thelema is a philosophical, mystical, and cultural system that is based upon a seemingly simple premise: DO WHAT THOU WILT. This phrase, called the Law of Thelema, is not to be interpreted as a license to indulge in whim, but rather as a mandate to discover and fulfill one’s essential nature or path in life, which is called True Will (those ...

Oct 27, 2009 · Thelema is the name of the philosophical school and religious matrix established in 1904 with the writing of Liber AL vel Legis (The Book of the Law) by Aleister Crowley (1875-1947) and stands on the central axiom, the Law of Thelema. The Law is …

Oct 24, 2012 · Welcome to Thelemapedia, the original open-source encyclopedia of Thelema and Magick, including topics on Qabalah, astrology, yoga, godforms, biographies, and the works of Aleister Crowley. Our goal is to make Thelemapedia the single best, most comprehensive source for information on Thelema and magick.

These are texts relating to the philosophy of Thelema, many of them written by the occultist Aleister Crowley who founded the organization A.'. A.'. (Argentium Astrum -- the Silver Star) as well as others by members of the OTO (Ordo Templi Orientis -- Order of the Eastern Temple) (founded by Theodor Reuss and Karl Kellner in 1895).

Jun 17, 2024 · Thelema is a philosophical and religious system that was founded by English writer and occultist Aleister Crowley in the early 20th century. Crowley developed Thelema as a spiritual path that emphasizes individualism, personal responsibility, and the attainment of one’s true will.