Thelemic Order of the Golden Dawn

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The Thelemic Order of the Golden Dawn (TOGD) is a modern esoteric and initiatory organization that blends the traditions of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn with the philosophy and spiritual system of Thelema, as established by Aleister Crowley. While the original Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn was founded in the late 19th century and focused on Western esoteric traditions, the TOGD incorporates Thelemic principles, emphasizing Crowley's Law of Thelema: "Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law" and "Love is the law, love under will."

Founding of the TOGD

The TOGD emerged in the late 20th or early 21st century as a revivalist group inspired by the Golden Dawn and Thelema. Its founders typically sought to adapt the Golden Dawn's structure and teachings to align with thelemic principles. This involved integrating Crowley's works, particularly The Book of the Law (Liber AL vel Legis), into the traditional Golden Dawn curriculum of ceremonial magic, alchemy, Kabbalah, and mysticism.

The exact details of its founding, such as the date and specific individuals involved, vary among branches or manifestations of the order, as there is no universally recognized single Thelemic Golden Dawn organization.

Practices of the TOGD

The practices of the TOGD draw heavily from both the Golden Dawn and Thelema, creating a hybrid system. Key aspects include:

Initiatory Structure:

• Like the original Golden Dawn, the TOGD typically follows a hierarchical system of grades or degrees, which reflect the spiritual progress of the initiate.
• These grades often correspond to the Tree of Life in Kabbalah, with initiates ascending from Malkuth (Earth) to Kether (Crown).

Ceremonial Magic:

• Rituals from the Golden Dawn tradition, such as the Lesser Banishing Ritual of the Pentagram (LBRP) and the Middle Pillar Exercise, are often retained and modified with Thelemic invocations.
• Crowley's rituals, such as Liber Resh (solar adorations) and Liber Samekh (invocation of the Holy Guardian Angel), are integrated.

Study and Practice of Thelema:

• The central tenets of Thelema, including the Law of Thelema and the importance of discovering and following one's True Will, are emphasized.
• Study of Thelemic texts, including The Book of the Law, Magick in Theory and Practice, and The Vision and the Voice, forms a core part of the curriculum.

Alchemy and Kabbalah:

• The TOGD incorporates Golden Dawn teachings on alchemy and Kabbalistic symbolism, but these are reinterpreted through a Thelemic lens.

Astrology, Tarot, and Divination:

• Divination tools such as the Tarot and astrology are integral to the system, often employing Crowley's Thoth Tarot and his writings on astrology.

Gnostic and Hermetic Elements:

• Rituals and practices may include elements of Gnosticism, as seen in Crowley's Gnostic Mass (Liber XV), which some groups perform regularly.
• Key Distinctions from the Original Golden Dawn
• Thelemic Philosophy: The TOGD centers its teachings on Thelema, whereas the original Golden Dawn was rooted in traditional Hermeticism and Christian mysticism.
• Crowley’s Influence: Crowley’s innovations in ritual, symbolism, and magical practice play a significant role in the TOGD, whereas the original Golden Dawn predates Crowley's influence.

Spiritual Individualism:

• The TOGD places a strong emphasis on personal discovery of one's True Will, aligning with the individualistic ethos of Thelema.

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