Welcome to the Internet Presence of Swirling Star Lodge
It has been our pleasure to serve South Florida's Thelemic community since 1998.
We are an officially chartered body of Ordo Templi Orientis, the largest Thelemic organization in the world. We offer initiations, classes and celebrations of the Gnostic Mass.
The Official Swirling Star Lodge Blog & Information Spot
Gnostic Mass - Saturday, May 18, 2013EV
There will be an open Gnostic Mass on Saturday, May 18 at 6:00 p.m. at the Temple space in Pompano Beach. The address is 2600 Hammondville Road, Pompano Beach, FL 33069.
There is a suggested donation of $5 per person to help cover the cost of performing the ritual. Please RSVP by Friday, May 17, if you plan to attend. RSVPs can be emailed to swirlingstaroto@gmail.com.
Aleister Crowley described the Gnostic Mass as the central ritual, public and private, of the O.T.O. For more information on the Gnostic Mass please see www.gnosticmass.org.
Kabbalah Knights Class Series - Saturday, May 25, 2013EV
Kabbalah Knights (KK) covers topics including the elements, zodiac, Tree of Life, gematria, tarot, motto building, ritual construction and more.
The overall goal of KK, however, is to develop leaders. There is no better way to solidify your knowledge of something than to teach it to someone else. Eventually, each KK student will take what he or she has learned and teach it to a new student of the Kabbalah. The next class will take place on Saturday, May 25, 2013.
Kabba Colloquium - Saturday, May 31 - June 2, 2013EV
Kaaba Colloquium is dedicated to helping active O.T.O. initiates increase their leadership knowledge and skills, to discuss strategies, tactics, and advice on leadership roles and activities, and to meet with successful and prominent leaders from all over the nation. While Kaaba is aimed at current and aspiring local body officers, it is open to any member in good standing, of the I° or above, who wishes to attend.
Kabba Colloquium will take place in New Orleans, LA, Saturday May 31 - Monday, June 2, 2013. If you have questions about Kaaba Colloquium, please contact the Kaaba committee at kaaba@oto-usa.org, or visit the event website, http://kaaba.oto-usa.org.
The Winter 2012EV-Spring 2013EV Issue of The Chariot has Arrived!
Please have a look at the Winter 2012EV-Spring 2013EV issue of The Chariot! All articles that appear in our newsletter are written by local initiates. The Chariot is a direct reflection of our work as individuals. We welcome you to have a look! For more information about The Chariot, please email us at swirlingstaroto@gmail.com.
Introduction
First and foremost, we would like to express our earnest and heartfelt gratitude to Swirling Star’s amazing mentor, as well as the officers and members for the relentless service (and in some instances, blood and tears) each of you has given throughout the years.
The launch of our website marked a very exciting turning point for us. On our site you can find information about upcoming events and functions, check the calendar for event information and contact us with any questions you may have. We will also be featuring Swirling Star’s bi-annual newsletter, The Chariot, on this site. Members are encouraged to share their experiences in Magick by contributing to The Chariot.
Founded in 1999, Swirling Star has been operating consistently for more than a decade. We meet regularly to observe the Gnostic Mass, perform initiations, celebrate ritual, observe Holy Days and participate in workshops, lectures and classes. Please check our blog and Event Calendar to stay abreast of what is going on at Swirling Star Lodge.
If you are interested in joining the Order please contact the Swirling Star Lodge Secretary at swirlingstaroto@gmail.com.
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In the Center of the Fire: A Memoir of the Occult, 1966-1989 A stone's throw away from The Velvet Underground and Andy Warhol's infamous "Factory," William Burroughs' "bunker," and the legendary Chelsea Hotel was a scene far more esoteric than perhaps even they could have imagined. In this daring exposé by a survivor of a unique era in the New York occult scene, James Wasserman, a longtime proponent of the teachings of Aleister Crowley, brings us into a world of candlelit temples, burning incense and sonorous invocations. [read more] |
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To Perfect This Feast Aleister Crowley wrote the Gnostic Mass in 1913. He described it as "the central ritual, public and private, of the O.T.O.," the first of the ancient orders of antiquity to embrace the teachings of The Book of the Law. Received in 1904, The Book of the Law proclaims a new set of spiritual directives for the modern era. |
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