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Explore Thelema with Maevius Lynn! Maevius is a writer, artist, international lecturer, and ceremonial magician whose work approaches Thelema as a living tradition from the perspective of both a solitary practitioner and an initiate of Ordo Templi Orientis and Temple of the Silver Star. Her efforts inspire others to make Thelema and magick a purposeful part of their lives. Her new book is: The Holy Year of Thelema - A Guide to the Ritual Calendar of Aleister Crowley’s Tradition by Llewellyn Worldwide. Her work includes YouTube educational videos, online study groups, workshops, and lectures at Pagan and occult conferences, books, magazine articles, and art.

She also shares early beginnings in Florida as a young Queer person seeking knowledge and what led her to Thelema and what Thelema is as it looks like in our modern age. We delve into what Thelema is a philosophy, a religion and a system of mysticism. Maevius tells us about some misconceptions around Thelemic practice, tradition,(It is not Kemeticism) and also briefly unpacks the life and beliefs and the complicated and controversial side of Aleister Crowley.

We jump to the topic of Will in Thelema for its practitioners and the meaning of the phrase: Do What That Wilt Shall be the Whole of the Law as the primary philosophy from sacred text. Understanding the innermost divinity within oneself , then aligning with it and to discover the skills to live that truth. And how the sacred holy text The Book of the Law was divinely channelled to Crowley while he was in Egypt. Maevius points out that Thelema’s holy books are not dogma to conform your life to. They are instead an invitation to explore yourself, the nature of the Divine and what that means to you.

Maevius’ new book is: The Holy Year of Thelema - A Guide to the Ritual Calendar of Aleister Crowley’s Tradition which is an exploration into the context/history of Thelema and the holy days found in this tradition. She offers insight, practical advice for those looking to start a mystical journey of their own and some ideas to practice and build your own tradition with Thelema based on your level and your available time. One of Maevius’ favorite basic rituals in Thelema is “Saying Will” which reminds Thelemites that eating should nourish the body in order to fulfill the Great Work and transmute the consumed calories into spiritual substance.

We also discuss the Women who helped bring Thelema who have shaped and influenced the history and development of Thelema and what Maevius' perspective as a woman in this tradition. In Thelema, the Goddess Nuit is the representation of infinite possibilities and the cosmos. Her masculine complement, Hadit, is the single point at the center of every thing and she unites with Hadit. In the Gnostic Mass the priestess does an invocation to Nuit. There are Holy Days in Thelema to celebrate that someone can explore and build their own traditions based on the seasons and the seasons of one’s life. Maevius encourages us to try out the magic of Thelema in a way that is inviting, and informative.

Maeviius ends this episode with a deacon speech from the Gnostic Mass.
Tune into this illuminating conversation and be enlightened!
More about Maevius at: https://maeviuslynn.com/

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