As a philosophically aligned Initiatory School the Temple of Set tends to be somewhat differently oriented than other organizations positioning themselves as “occult organizations” and the like. Rather than offering a reactionary approach or ideology to limit anxieties and provide easy answers, the Setian approach suggests exploring reality as it is and in all ofContinue reading “Introducing the Setian Hierarchy of Knowledge”
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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”
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”
The Unnaturalness of Human Nature by Eric Hoffer
The Unnaturalness of Human Nature by Eric Hoffer (Excerpt From: The Ordeal of Change 1952, Harper and Row) 1. In the early days of modern science we find outstanding scientists expressing their wonder and delight that the prodigious variety of nature should be the work of but few, simple laws. Galileo saw it as “a custom andContinue reading “The Unnaturalness of Human Nature by Eric Hoffer “
Sponsorship
There are two, and only two, ways in which an individual can become a member of the Temple of Set. The both require the filling out and submission of our application. If you send in your application directly you will undergo a vetting process by the Temple of Set’s Executive Director, including evaluation of your applicationContinue reading “Sponsorship”
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