College of Thelema: Thelemic Education

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Am I incorrect to assume that we should not make it our goal (like the double negative? ) to know our HGA? In other words, is this something that will naturally occur as we move along the path of development?

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93 Everyone

As with many topics in this forum I am sure books can be, and have been, written about Hermetic magic and Natural/Ceremonial/Ritual magic. If someone could enlighten me as to a basic difference between these two broad categories that would be great. Further, my understanding is that both of these fall within the Magical Triangle of the Kabbalah tree but that there is some dispute as to which falls within Netzach. Any comments on this are greatly appreciated as well.

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This is such a great forum - responses have been very helpful I was a bit confused on the major differences between OTO and A.'.A.'. The picture is now clearer.

Are the OTO initiations the same for A.'.A.'.? In other words, can OTO be used for A.'.A.'. initiations?

Not sure if I am posting in the right location. I am interested in purchasing my first tarot deck. My understanding is that the Thoth deck and the Waite-Coleman decks are good. Is the Waite-Coleman deck the same as the Rider-Waite deck? Also, should I purchase a new deck or does it matter? Once purchased how do I make them "mine"? Sorry for all the questions - just trying to get a handle on tarot cards. My interest is primarily in using these cards to better understand or appreciate the Kabbalah - not too interested in devination at this point. Thanks for input to this topic.

Bob

Thank you for your response. Are these images available so that I have a starting place for medtation or do I start from scratch with whatever comes to mind? I truly appreciate your help.

Bob

OK - I also have been reading through the "Mystical Qabala" - what is it that one should meditate on for each of the Sephirah? I have some knowledge of the Kabbala but I don't know what I am suppose to do next. Any guidance would be greatly appreciated.

Hello Jim -

Thank you for your response. I have come to where I am at (spiritually) from a very long path that started when I was in high school. The story of "how I cam to be" is one for another time.

My goal: interesting enough it is not tied at all to anything material (I have seen what can happen to one's material possessions). It is spiritual but it is less of my spiritual development, though of course this is important to me, but I have a realtively recent interest or desire to help others with their spiritual development. I have always had this spiritual bent toward helping others.

More recently, in reading material tied to Kabbalah I cam across the "Realm of Shadows". In this realm there are beings that exist, astral "shells". As with all beings there is a natural tendency to move toward "God". I would like to be in a position to help these souls, as well as the souls of those who are still with us.

Not sure if any of this makes sense. If it doesn't I know you are good about letting people know that they need to clarify things. I have read your comments in response to others - I have learned much from your responses. Thank you.

Bob

Hello Jim -

I assume that I should begin the process of working up the tree of life toward Kether. I have read quite a bit and it is all quite interesting - I have learned much about what I didn;t know. But I have a need for "evidence" that my knowledge will not just remain knowledge.

Greetings All!

This is my first post - I am a new member to this community. I have recently begun to study the Kaballah as well and needless to say am totally lost.

There is plenty out there to read - no shortage of material. And it is all quite interesting - but it is time for me to move on from reading to applying. I need some guidance here - what concrete steps can I take to make my study of Kaballah "real" - in a nutshell "applied"?

I enjoy reading the posts - they have been helpful.

Have a great evening all

Bob"