Ordo Templi Orientis Books

This volume presents a selection of papers from the ninth biennial National Ordo Templi Orientis Conference (NOTOCON) held in Sacramento, California, in 2013. The contributions cover a wide range of esoteric traditions, including courtesanship, Kabbalah, I Ching, Islam, vinification, and Voodoo. They delve into the roots of Western ritual magic, exploring the grimoire tradition through manuscripts like the Goetia and The Offices of Spirits, and examine the unique interactions between Afro-diasporic religions and Western ceremonial magic, particularly in the context of Tarot. Notable features include insightful remarks from Deputy Grand Master Lon Milo DuQuette and a keynote address by U.S. National Grand Master Sabazius. These papers showcase some of the finest contemporary practical and scholarly work on Ordo Templi Orientis, Thelema, and Aleister Crowley's magick. Since its inception in 1997 in Akron, Ohio, NOTOCON has been hosted in various U.S. cities every two years. This collection is the fourth to be published, following the inaugural volume from the 2007 conference. Ordo Templi Orientis is an international fraternal order dedicated to individual liberty, the study of magick, and the promotion of the Law of Thelema, influenced by prominent figures such as Carl Kellner, Theodor Reuss, Aleister Crowley, Karl Germer, and Grady Louis McMurtry.

Fire of Motion presents a selection of papers from the tenth biennial National Ordo Templi Orientis Conference (NOTOCON) held in Austin, Texas, in 2015. The volume encompasses a variety of esoteric traditions, addressing practical topics like developing a lifelong magical practice, the magick of food and feasts, and exercises for understanding death, alongside mundane matters such as media preparation. Historical discussions include insights on Rosicrucian orders, the concept of Secret Chiefs, and Deputy Grand Master Lon Milo DuQuette's reflections on his four decades in the Order. Notably, the collection features the keynote address by the United States National Grand Master Sabazius. These papers showcase some of the most significant modern practical and scholarly work on Ordo Templi Orientis, Thelema, and the magick of Aleister Crowley. The inaugural NOTOCON took place in 1997 in Akron, Ohio, and has been held biennially in various U.S. cities. Fire of Motion is the fifth collection of papers from the national conference, following the first volume, Beauty & Strength, from the 2007 conference. Ordo Templi Orientis is an international fraternal order dedicated to individual liberty, the study of magick, and the promotion of the Law of Thelema, shaped by influential figures such as Carl Kellner, Theodor Reuss, Aleister Crowley, Karl Germer, and Grady Louis McMurtry.

For the Chance of Union offers a selection of papers from the eleventh biennial National Ordo Templi Orientis Conference (NOTOCON) of the United States Grand Lodge of O.T.O., held in the Valley of Orlando, Florida, in 2017 EV. The papers in this volume cover a wide range of esoteric subjects including Goetic and Heptarchial magick, with example rituals; O.T.O.'s history, from inspirations tracing back to the Templars and the Crusades, to a ritualistic retelling of how the Three Triads have been repopulated since the interregnum period; plus celebrations of wine, gender identity, and song! Deputy Grand Master Lon Milo DuQuette entertains with his account of "success is thy proof," while U.S. National Grand Master Sabazius shares Saturday evening's keynote address. Together these papers represent some of best modern practical and scholarly work available on Ordo Templi Orientis, Thelema, and the magick of Aleister Crowley.The first NOTOCON conference took place in 1997 EV in Akron, Ohio, and has since been held on alternate years in different cities around the United States. For the Chance of Union is the sixth collection of papers from the national conference to be made available, following the inaugural volume Beauty & Strength for the 2007 EV conference.Ordo Templi Orientis is an international fraternal order of men and women devoted to the pursuit of individual liberty, the study of magick, and the promulgation of the Law of Thelema. Founded in the early twentieth century, it has been shaped by such leading lights as Carl Kellner, Theodor Reuss, Aleister Crowley, Karl Germer and Grady Louis McMurtry.

This volume offers a selection of papers from the sixth biennial National Ordo Templi Orientis Conference (NOTOCON) of the United States Grand Lodge of O.T.O., held in Salem, Massachusetts, in 2007 e.v. These papers represent some of the best modern practical and scholarly work on Ordo Templi Orientis, Thelema and Aleister Crowley, and cover diverse topics including ritual, history, symbolism, feminism, popular culture and textual analysis. Highlights include the address given by U.S. National Grand Master Sabazius, and a personal memoir of NOTOCON VI by Crowley's grandson, jazz pianist Eric Muhler.The first NOTOCON took place in 1997 in Akron, Ohio. It has since been held on alternate years in different cities around the United States. This volume for 2007 commemorates NOTOCON's ten-year anniversary and marks the first time that a selection of papers from the National Conference has been made available in print.Founded in the early 20th century, Ordo Templi Orientis is an international fraternal order of men and women devoted to the pursuit of individual liberty, the study of Magick, and the promulgation of the Law of Thelema. It has been influenced by leading lights such as Karl Kellner, Theodor Reuss, Aleister Crowley, Karl Germer and Grady Louis McMurtry.