One of the challenges in attempting to face the world from a philosophical orientation is that you still exist in a world where the majority of humans you will meet and interact with are operating from an ideological orientation. As such, one needs tools for understanding ideological structures and assumptions without necessarily falling prey toContinue reading “Navigating a World of Ideology”
Tag Archives: Michael A. Aquino
A Quote and Some Notes
From the moment of its [re]creation in 1975, we have instinctively felt the Temple of Set to be something unprecedented on this world. It crystallized a premise at once more ambitious and more subtle than that of its Church of Satan prelude. And unlike the cynical pessimism of the Church, the Temple has always hadContinue reading “A Quote and Some Notes”
Setian Initiation in Summary
“Initiation” is the term used to describe the experience of an affiliate of the Temple of Set. Since the term is very easily misunderstood and misused, its usage within and by the Temple deserves careful explanation. In its traditional sense, initiation is induction into the membership of a secret society, hence being entitled to successivelyContinue reading “Setian Initiation in Summary”
The Aeon Enhancing Magus
Suppose you are willing to take seriously my idea that the Primary Utterance of Xeper is best understood as the Utterance of the Verb-Root itself. In that case, you quickly run into a challenge. Because of its purity and infinite ways of conjugation, the Primary Utterance can be tremendously overwhelming. It stands as a unique fire withinContinue reading “The Aeon Enhancing Magus”
Orienting via Xeper
The essence of the psyche, stated Set in the Book of Coming Forth by Night, is such that its existence is neither dependent upon the material nor imprisoned in it for testing or task-fulfilling purposed. Rather the physical body provides a vehicle in which the psyche can become aware of itself and then reach out towards theContinue reading “Orienting via Xeper”
The Primary Utterance
On the North Solstice of 1975, Magister Templi Michael A. Aquino faced a crisis. Despite having long been a supporter of the decisions made by Anton LaVey related to the activities of the Church of Satan, a decision was made regarding how the Church would issue its Degrees that he could not abide by. AntonContinue reading “The Primary Utterance”
Preconditions to the Primary Utterance
It is not uncommon for there to be remarkable outcomes when a Magus makes what seems like a minor comment. In some cases, these comments transform in time into major life-defining events. Take, for example, this short inscription to Michael A. Aquino from Anton Szandor LaVey in his first copy of The Satanic Bible: Continue reading “Preconditions to the Primary Utterance”
Refinements within the Aeon of Set
In addition to the concept of Aeons, Dr. Aquino would also bring his new vision to the Degree of Magus. This would transform the concept with greater clarity and allow it to be used as a tool for greater understanding and innovation. Crowley had felt that each Aeon only had one true Magus: the oneContinue reading “Refinements within the Aeon of Set”
Ra-En-Set and the Aeon
Dr. Michael A. Aquino’s experience on the North Solstice of 1975 CE, or the Year X of the Age of Satan, as recorded in the Book of Coming Forth by Night, has dramatically clarified the doctrine of Aeons, Magi, and Words. I will not be going into a complete account of this text, what led toContinue reading “Ra-En-Set and the Aeon”
Aquino on Rand
“I confess I have never understood the fascination which Ayn Rand seemed to hold for a few Church of Satan-era Satanists, Anton LaVey among them. To me she has never come across as anything more than a spoiled brat throwing a continuous tantrum of selfishness and entitled-deference, interrupted only by spasms of awkwardly conspicuous penis envy.” Dr.Continue reading “Aquino on Rand”
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