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An Introduction to Aleister Crowley, History’s Most Infamous Occultist (www.openculture.com)
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As he went from country to country, Crowley never met an ancient religion he couldn’t adapt to his own ends. But no gods made as much of an impact on him as those of ancient Egypt, specifically Hoor-paar-kraat, or Harpocrates in the Greek; Crowley claimed to have been contacted by the voice of Hoor-paar-kraat’s messenger Aiwass, from whom he took the dictation that became Liber AL vel Legis. Styling himself as an Egyptian prophet, he preached one way for humanity to push through to a post-Christian age: “Whatever you feel like doing, go and do it, regardless of popular opinion or conventional morality.” After all, it seemed to work for Crowley himself, though the work of a notorious occultist certainly isn’t for everybody.

Nor could even the world’s wickedest man keep it up forever: “Eventually all the traveling, drug-taking, and libertinism had caught up with Crowley.” His inheritance dried up, and his addictions worsened.

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[–] SlartyBartFast@sh.itjust.works 3 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (1 children)

Mr Crowley, won't you ride my white horse?

oh Mr Crowley, it's the knowledge, of course

[–] nokturne213@sopuli.xyz 2 points 2 weeks ago

Approaching a time that is classic
I hear that maiden's call

[–] agamemnonymous@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 weeks ago

For anyone getting into Crowley's occultism, I highly recommend Lon Milo Duquette. Between his books and videos, he does a pretty good job of easing you into Crowley's famously dense work.

[–] rayquetzalcoatl@lemmy.world 2 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

This kind of occultism has always seemed very interesting to me, and I do love the look of it honestly. I like that some awareness of magickal practices can encourage people to have a better awareness of themselves and the world around them, and can certainly (and has, for me) led to a bigger appreciation for the small synchronicities or small pleasantries that happen on a daily basis.

I just wish with all my heart that I didn't believe it was all a bunch of hooey. Same as how I wish I believed in tarot. I just can't get myself to honestly, seriously, believe in it and I'm sure as shit not gonna resort to pretending that I do because that's just weird and inauthentic.

But, absolutely no ill will to people who do believe and who have seen things and who these practices have helped -- 100% you do you! ✌️🙏