<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[General Discussion]]></title><description><![CDATA[What do you want to talk about?]]></description><link>https://thelema.org/forum/category/237</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 16:12:40 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://thelema.org/forum/category/237.rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 22:11:07 GMT</pubDate><ttl>60</ttl><item><title><![CDATA[I think I was just blessed with The Light]]></title><description><![CDATA[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Um1xiahBlmM
]]></description><link>https://thelema.org/forum/topic/19616/i-think-i-was-just-blessed-with-the-light</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://thelema.org/forum/topic/19616/i-think-i-was-just-blessed-with-the-light</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[modeish]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 22:11:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[License to kill (proverbially)]]></title><link>https://thelema.org/forum/topic/19611/license-to-kill-proverbially</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://thelema.org/forum/topic/19611/license-to-kill-proverbially</guid><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 02:44:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sidereal Thoth Tarot: A Precessional Map of Initiation]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the astrology I practice, I practice Sidereal Astrology.
A “sidereal thelemic tarot” would essentially require reworking “Magick,” not a task I am going to take on directly. As a thought experiment, I do think it is interesting.
https://www.solunars.com
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In "Eight Lectures on Yoga" Uncle Al states:
Music has no expressed intellectual content whatever, and the sole test of music is its power to exalt the soul. It is then evident that the composer is himself attempting to express in sensible form some such sublimities as are attained by those who practise Magick and Yoga as they should. [1]
Throughout his works he highlights balance and avoiding un-Willed action as essential traits of a the devoted magician. For me, I approach music as I approach anything that has an effect upon me that I do not initially seem to have control over. I ask whether it furthers the specific goal I am trying to achieve. Does it enhance me or does it diminish me?
Throughout the day while I work there is a constant stream of trance music playing. EDM in general locks me into a focused state that, without, I can not get through even an hour of work successfully. It is somewhat akin to meditation, but for a purpose. It enhances me during a time that I need it. However, during actual meditation, I personally am unable to reach a state of liberation from my body (unmanifest) such that real Work can be done with any material distractions, such as music or generated sound.
Ultimately you are the one who must answer that question. As with any work of magic, it is answered through trial and error. Is the goal achieved via this system, or via the other? If you keep a magical record, this should be a part of your documentation, such as what you are trying to achieve, what happens when you listen to music and what type of music (or generated sound), and then document what happens when there is none.
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]]></description><link>https://thelema.org/forum/topic/19595/is-music-beneficial-for-meditation-or-prayer</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://thelema.org/forum/topic/19595/is-music-beneficial-for-meditation-or-prayer</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[[[global:former-user]]]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 01:56:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Serious mental health issues and Thelema]]></title><description><![CDATA[Magick, done intentionally and slowly, will unearth the root causes of mental health challenges, train the nervous system to be a mechanism of expression, and reveal purpose. That being said, those ordeals are not easy and should not be minimized.
Daily practice, personal accountability, and consistency build resilience over time. I also recommend a good trans-personal psychologist.
]]></description><link>https://thelema.org/forum/topic/19545/serious-mental-health-issues-and-thelema</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://thelema.org/forum/topic/19545/serious-mental-health-issues-and-thelema</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[augur]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 09:56:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Proper pen or quill for writing Hebrew letters]]></title><description><![CDATA[I have tried the soft tip “paintbrush” style, but find the chisel point easiest and most accurate.
]]></description><link>https://thelema.org/forum/topic/19487/proper-pen-or-quill-for-writing-hebrew-letters</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://thelema.org/forum/topic/19487/proper-pen-or-quill-for-writing-hebrew-letters</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[melvingiganticus]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jan 2025 23:00:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[NEW - Sidereal Mundane Astrology ver. 8]]></title><description><![CDATA[@wanderer-exile said

"Would this book aid me in interpreting my Sidereal Birth Chart?

Thank you in advance."
It's educative on the general principles of Sidereal astrology, but the book per se deals with astrology of the collective, not the individual, person-related Natal astrology.
For inquiries into your natal chart, I suggest making an account at www.solunars.com/index.php  and posting your data; there's a  community of astrologers there who can provide interpretation pointers and help you navigate the website, for resources to study further.
]]></description><link>https://thelema.org/forum/topic/18239/new-sidereal-mundane-astrology-ver-8</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://thelema.org/forum/topic/18239/new-sidereal-mundane-astrology-ver-8</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Danica]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2015 02:11:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[WELCOME VISITORS - New policy]]></title><description><![CDATA[@danica said

"Jim, I see something new on the forum: a section named A.'. A.'. , it's a tab on the bottom, after the Public Discussion section, but I don't see any contents. "

Incomplete and to be kept private when complete. Glad to know it's appearing just exactly as intended 
]]></description><link>https://thelema.org/forum/topic/17591/welcome-visitors-new-policy</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://thelema.org/forum/topic/17591/welcome-visitors-new-policy</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jim Eshelman]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2013 19:55:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portland, OR - Enochian Visions & Consciousness-Expansion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hey, thanks for asking.
We've made it a little more than halfway though the 30 visions, and have really been enjoying them. In teens of effect, they seen to be getting more powerful as we progress.
]]></description><link>https://thelema.org/forum/topic/17086/portland-or-enochian-visions-consciousness-expansion</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://thelema.org/forum/topic/17086/portland-or-enochian-visions-consciousness-expansion</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Avshalom Binyamin]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 02 Sep 2012 19:45:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[New York City group for women - Babalon Salon]]></title><description><![CDATA[It lives on:::: Thanks @AliceKnewIt  @Marion @Hannah @BillieA93
https://babalonsalon.org
]]></description><link>https://thelema.org/forum/topic/16311/new-york-city-group-for-women-babalon-salon</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://thelema.org/forum/topic/16311/new-york-city-group-for-women-babalon-salon</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[augur]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 22 Sep 2011 21:28:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Locations of Temple of Thelema bodies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Harpocrates Temple No. 1
PO BOX 1433
Hawthorne, CA 90251
harpocrates@thelema.org
Hathor Pronaos No. 7
P. O. Box 81535
1057 Steeles Ave West
North York ON M2R 2S0
hathor@thelema.org
Aiwass Temple No. 8
PO Box 156
New York, NY 10185
aiwass@thelema.org
Burning Hearts Pronaos No. 9
195 41st St PO BOX 11194
Oakland, CA 94611-9991
burninghearts@thelema.org
]]></description><link>https://thelema.org/forum/topic/14274/locations-of-temple-of-thelema-bodies</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://thelema.org/forum/topic/14274/locations-of-temple-of-thelema-bodies</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[augur]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2008 17:41:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Terms of Agreement]]></title><description><![CDATA[@noctivagus said

"
"You agree not to post any abusive, obscene, vulgar, libelous, hateful, threatening, sexually-orientated, or any other material"

There is a lot of pornlinks and sorts in some messenges. I sometimes sit at work and reading this forum and sometimes I click on a message without looking to much on its heading. Then wham I get a big dick or cunt in my face and thank god no one hase been standing behind me. 
try to explain that to you're boss. It's not what it looks like "
Like most forums, we get spammers here. I remove them as soon as I see them, and steps are taken to block their return (in addition to filtering that keeps many such links and images from ever reaching here in the first place). Nearly always these are in General Discussion. I regret they are here at all, and I recommend being more careful in reading the topic of a new thread (which usually gives an idea what you'll find inside) - especially when there are 0 responses and the poster's name is descriptive.
And keep your finger on the Back key!  
For example, at the moment General Discussion has a new thread called "A little more sex action" with 0 replies by someone named PPActionGuys. I already know what I'll find when I click inside. (Going to remove that one now, and do my first purge pass of the day.)
]]></description><link>https://thelema.org/forum/topic/13222/terms-of-agreement</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://thelema.org/forum/topic/13222/terms-of-agreement</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jim Eshelman]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jun 2005 23:14:52 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>