Aleister Crowley

Aleister Crowley

Aleister Crowley (October 12, 1875 – December 1, 1947), born Edward Alexander Crowley, was an English occultist, writer, mountaineer, poet, yogi, and possible spy. He was an influential member of occult organizations, including the... [more]

Aleister Crowley (October 12, 1875 – December 1, 1947), born Edward Alexander Crowley, was an English occultist, writer, mountaineer, poet, yogi, and possible spy. He was an influential member of occult organizations, including the Golden Dawn, the A∴A∴, and Ordo Templi Orientis (O.T.O.), and is known today for his magical writings, especially "The Book of the Law," the central sacred text of Thelema. He gained notoriety during his lifetime, and was denounced in the popular press of the day as "The wickedest man in the world." Crowley was also a chess player in his youth, a painter, astrologer, hedonist, bisexual, drug experimenter, and social critic. Find articles, opinions, and pictures of Aleister Crowley here.

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Aleister Crowley, Black Magic at Boleskine House?

Written by ludde100 on
Aleister Crowley was born Edward Alexander Crowley, on 12 October 1875, in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, England. Crowley was an occultist, prolific writer, mystic, astrologer, poet, painter, hedonist, and social provocateur, as well as an expert mountaineer and chess master. An influential and controversial character, Crowley is known today for his occult writings, including The Confessions of Aleister Crowley, Magick without Tears and The Book of the Law. The latter work was ‘received... Read Full Story
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ALEISTER CROWLEY, THE MOST WICKED MAN THAT EVER LIVED AND THE WORLD LEADERS THAT WORSHIP HIM. (UPDATE)

Written by theconspiracyzone on
To say that Satanist Aleister Crowley was a baaaaaaaaad man would be an understatement. But before we get to who this man was and the influence he has had on this world, let us tell you a little bit about just where this guy stood morally. He said "I simply went over to Satans side and I do not know why." Crowley also said "I was not content to just believe in Satan, I wanted to be his chief of staff". Crowley was once considered "The wickedest man on earth" and was kicked out of almost... Read Full Story
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Chemical Wedding : Aleister Crowley fantasy

Written by aidanki on
During the summer a film titled Chemical Wedding, premiered at the 7th Annual London International Festival of Science Fiction and Fantastic Film . The film attempts to resurrect the English mage, Aleister Crowley. It has been billed as an 'occult thriller' but 'flaky fantasy' might be the more accurate description. The original screenplay was written by Bruce Dickinson, front man of the metal band Iron Maiden. In Chemical Wedding the Professor Haddo character, played by Simon Callow, is... Read Full Story
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Aleister Crowley - “The Wickedest Man Alive” (until 1947)

Written by PeebsNet on
From:  peebs.net
That is quite a statement!  The quotation refers directly to ex-Plymouth Brother Aleister Crowley.  Much has been written about this man, who was brought up in a strict Plymouth Brethren home full of rules and enforced piety.  It is a psychologist’s dream - the study of what could turn a member of a Plymouth Brethren home into one of the most influential Paganists of the 20th century. Most professional opinion seems centered upon a simple rebellion against a restrictive childhood. It is a... Read Full Story
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Aleister Crowley - “The Wickedest Man Alive” (until 1947)

Written by PeebsNet on
From:  peebs.net
That is quite a statement!  The quotation refers directly to ex-Plymouth Brother Aleister Crowley.  Much has been written about this man, who was brought up in a strict Plymouth Brethren home full of rules and enforced piety.  It is a psychologist’s dream - the study of what could turn a member of a Plymouth Brethren home into one of the most influential Paganists of the 20th century. Most professional opinion seems centered upon a simple rebellion against a restrictive childhood. It is a... Read Full Story
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Projective Synthetic Geometry in Lady Frieda Harris' Tarot Paintings and in Aleister Crowley's Book of the Law

Written by Dotconnector on
It was in 1904 when the english magician Aleister Crowley wrote the the Book of the Law. It was dictated by a praeter-human intelligence calling itself Aiwass. The book consists of three chapters written down in Cairo on 8th, 9th and 10th April at noon. 33 years later, Crowley met the artist painter Lady Frieda Harris. He had decided to create a new Tarot deck and asked Harris to paint the cards according his ideas, that is according his instructions. Harris agreed, became a member of the O... Read Full Story
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MR. CROWLEY, THE MOST WICKED MAN THAT EVER LIVED.

Written by theconspiracyzone on
To say that Satanist Aleister Crowley was a baaaaaaaaad man would be an understatement. But before we get to who this man was and the influence he has had on this world, let us tell you a little bit about just where this guy stood morally. He said "I simply went over to Satans side and I do not know why." Crowley also said "I was not content to just believe in Satan, I wanted to be his chief of staff". Crowley was once considered "The wickedest man on earth" and was kicked out of almost... Read Full Story
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Scientology : L. Ron Hubbard's Association with Aleister Crowley and the OTO

Written by aidanki on
If his detractors had their way, L. Ron Hubbard, the founder of Scientology , would be caricatured as little more than a colorful conman with a knack for writing science fiction. Brilliant, multi-dimensional people such as Hubbard are frequently misunderstood. Personal idiosyncrasies are presented as defining characteristics - a judgment that is about as trite as it gets. Focusing on Hubbard's shortcomings in an effort to undermine his credibility, and by extension the credibility of... Read Full Story
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Jimmy Page and Aleister Crowley: deciphering the mage

Written by jhstrega7 on
“ I have been accused of being a “black magician.” No more foolish statement was ever made about me. I despise the thing to such an extent that I can hardly believe in the existence of people so debased and idiotic as to practice it. ” - Aleister Crowley Jimmy Page photo above, taken by Herb Greene, 1968.  Page’s interest in Crowley would be, like Crowley himself, grossly misrepresented and misunderstood.  Perhaps even maligned.  In the early 1970s, Jimmy Page owned an occult... Read Full Story
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Aleister Crowley

Written by supersimbo on
From:  supersimbo.net
I have been enjoying the Led Zeppelin book a lot over the last few weeks, not rushing through but pondering the re-telling of their legendary and controversial superstardom. I knew this guy would come up in the story due to Jimmy Page's fascination with him. Crowley was raised within the Exclusive Brethren Movement, a more conservative faction of the Plymouth Brethren. His upbringing similar in that respect to mine. I would say gladly, that is where the similarities end. I am intrigued by... Read Full Story
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