The System of Aleister Crowley’s A.’.A.’.:
Methods and Tools of Attainment
and
Aleister Crowley Demystified:
Light in the Darkness
May 19 Salem, Mass
May 23 West Chester, PA
May 25 New York City
COTNC Chancellor David Shoemaker, co-editor of the Teitan Press publication Soror Meral: The Thoth Tarot, Astrology, & Other Selected Writings, presents a series of lectures and book signings on the East Coast. Two different lectures will be presented. See below for information and registration.
Lecture and Book Signing:
The System of Aleister Crowley’s A.’.A.’.:
Methods and Tools of Attainment
Dr. Shoemaker is recognized as a leading expert on the A.’.A.’., the system of personal and spiritual development created by Aleister Crowley, and is known for his entertaining and down- to-earth explanations of such arcane subjects as ceremonial magick, Qabalah, and raja yoga.In this lecture, Dr. Shoemaker will discuss the major training “tracks” within the A.’.A.’., and show how they develop across the First Order Grades, culminating with the Knowledge and Conversation of the Holy Guardian Angel. He will then discuss the Adept’s journey toward the inevitable ordeal of the “Abyss”. A limited number of copies of the Soror Meral book will be available for sale and signing at the event.
First Lecture:
Time: Thursday, May 19th, doors open at 7:30pm
Place: Knights Templar Oasis 175 Essex Street, 2nd floor, Suite 1, Salem, MA 01970.
Fee: $20 in advance/ $25 at the door
Contact: events@kto.org for information or to register
Second Lecture:
Time: Wednesday, May 25th, doors open at 6:45pm; lecture at 7:00pm
Place: 22 E. 30th Street, New York, NY 10016 (Room 3-C)
Fee: $15
Contact: cotnc@mac.com for information or to register
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Lecture and Book Signing:
Aleister Crowley Demystified:
Light in the Darkness
In this entertaining presentation (suitable for beginners) Dr. Shoemaker will explore the root principles of Thelema, the mystical and magical system of Aleister Crowley. While sometimes appearing dark to the casual observer, Thelema will be revealed as a life-affirming path of freedom, power, wisdom and light, in harmony with other systems of personal and spiritual growth. Special reference will be made to the work of Carl Jung and Wilhelm Reich—two 20th century psychiatrists whose work parallels that of Crowley in many ways. A limited number of copies of the Soror Meral book will be available for sale and signing at the event.
Time: Monday, May 23, 7:30pm
Place: West Chester Wellness Center, 828 Paoli Pike, West Chester, PA.
Fee: $10
Contact: cotnc_wc@animasolis.com for information or to register