We're happy to finally be announcing a new episode of Thelema NOW!

Psychologist Brother David Shoemaker discusses editing the book The Kabbalah, Magick, and Thelema.  Selected Writings. Volume II which collects more writings from his late mentor Phyllis Seckler.  With correspondence between Ms Seckler and contemporary Thelemic pioneers, this book is a fascinating portrait of the the beginning of Thelema and the modern Ordo Templi Orientis.

Event in New York City:

The Law Of Thelema As Method: Putting the "DO" in "Do what thou wilt

James A Eshelman

Sunday, October 21, 2012; 3:00 pm To 6:00 pm

JAMES A ESHELMAN has been a writer and teacher of occult and metaphysical subjects for over 35 years, including astrology, magick, yoga, Qabalah, tarot, occult psychology, and related Hermetic subjects.

His many writings include The Mystical & Magical System of the A.'.A.'. and 776½: Tables of Correspondences for Practical Ceremonial, plus numerous astrological books and articles. This is his first new astrology book since Interpreting Solar Returns in 1985.

Mr Eshelman is Chancellor of College of Thelema and Prolocutor General of Temple of Thelema. He edited, and was a major contributor to, COT's biannual journal, Black Pearl for its six year run 1997-2002.

He has served as president of the International Society for Astrological Research (ISAR) , Deputy Grand Master General of Ordo Templi Orientis (O.T.O.) , and Grand Imperator of Fraternitas L.V.X. Occulta (F.L.O.) .

He accepted ordination in the Gnostic Catholic Church in 1979 and celebrated its Mass for 11 years. He was consecrated a bishop in the Vilatte succession in 1985.

He lives in Los Angeles, California.

Please join us for this special event. Books will be available for signing, and a wine and cheese reception following the lecture.

Fellow LAShTALian Joseph Thiebes was recently interviewed on the Occult of Personality podcast. An excerpt of the description of this interview follows:

"To begin the interview, Thiebes describes his interest in esotericism, specifically Thelema. ... He specifies Thelema as a religious philosophy which stipulates that every individual has the right and duty to find and manifest their true will, or inmost nature, derived from Liber AL vel Legis, the Book of the Law...

"Thiebes also discusses the philosophical and religious nature of Thelema, which is more scientific than superstitious.

"We then embark upon an exploration of Thelema and politics and the implications of applying Thelemic doctrine to the political sphere. Joseph talks about the difference between government for the greatest good versus the greatest freedom of the individual. He notes that in modern political debate, the policy objectives often have little to do with individual freedom, ultimately eroding that freedom in a piecemeal fashion. Thiebes also talks about the humorous nature, and serious intent, of the Aleister Crowley 2012 project, whose motto – 'Change we can be skeptical about' contrasts nicely with typical political sloganeering.

Thelemic Symposium at KTO with Colin Campbell, Mike Estell, and Kerry Kurowski

Salem, MA, Saturday October 27, 2012

About Colin Campbell: http://thelemic-symposium.com/panelists/colin-campbell

About Mike Estell: http://thelemic-symposium.com/panelists/mike-estell

About Kerry Kurowski: http://thelemic-symposium.com/panelists/kerry-kurowski

After their introductions, each panelist answers three questions. They have been given more than two months to prepare answers to these questions:

• What major differences have you found, comparing your present perspective on Thelema to when you first approached the Work?
• What do you think initiation is?
• At this stage in the history of Thelema, what is the best way we can contribute to the development of Thelemic culture?