This book is a new edition of a now classic work from a long-time practitioner of Thelema. It is a expression of his experience in a variety of forms of Thelema and a number of Thelemic institutions. First written as an explanation for the author’s young children, this recently corrected and improved version is a unique presentation of Thelema as it is actually lived. It is valuable to us all not because it is right, or orthodox, or for any other reason but that is IS. Thelema needs every form itself to be manifest in order for its full potential to be realized.
Some will object, and thelemically, they are welcome to do so. But the Magi have always learned from Nature and so we must note that although Nature abhors a vacuum, She hates monocultures: She always and only destroys them. Variety and diversity only will strengthen the current of Thelema. As it is said: Success is your proof.
6x9in., Paperback, 208 pp. 1st of 2 in series.
ISBN: 978-0-9843729-3-5
Reviews
I read this in its original form years ago, and was happy to revisit it. I don’t care for the work of the editor or book designer, but that shouldn’t stop you from picking up this volume. As early as page 14 he is condemning Randian Libertarianism and speaking of the Working Poor. I love it! He also speaks of a number of other issues of concern to a sane person. He speaks about how Thelema needs to grow, and I agree with that 100%. I am finding (again) so many things here that I agree with that a full review would be book-length in itself. I will try to just focus on the most cogent passages. I know a few people who could benefit what del Campo says about Balance. The author does the greatest thing a writer can do; he gets his readers to think! I’m not saying that I agree with everything the he says, but I still think you should be exposed to it. All the things del Campo writes about in this book are things you should be thinking about as you undertake your journey. So read each chapter, and then spend some time dwelling on it. Some things you will disagree with, and some things you won’t, but all of them are topics you should be thinking about and dwelling on. I would recommend this book to either the Beginning or Intermediate student.
Amazon Review
This volume is roughly the fourth incarnation of this work. However, If you are new to Thelema or Aleister Crowley’s method, then you can not afford to pass this by. Basic concepts and practices are gone over in a very clear and understandable way. A must for the student looking to break ground in this current.
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Meet The Author
Gerald Enrique del Campo is a poet, musician, songwriter, photographer, magician, philosopher, author, and lecturer on occult and religious topics.
He was a member of the O.T.O. for 20 years and served as Master of RPSTOVAL Oaisis and as the Order’s Quartermaster. He was also a member of the College of Thelema, Fraternitas Lux Occulta, and The Hermetic Order of QBLH, and was a founding member of the Temple of Thelema. In 1999 he founded the The Order of Thelemic Knights, a Thelemic charitable organization based on the virtues soldiering and chivalry as exemplified by Templarism.
Besides New Aeon Magick, Del Campo also wrote New Aeon English Qabalah Revealed and the Ethics of Thelema, forthcoming in separate volumes by Concrescent Press as part of The Heretic’s Guide to Thelema collection.