Aleister Crowley
Aleister Crowley (1875–1947) was an English occultist, mystic, and ceremonial magician, best known for founding Thelema, a spiritual philosophy based on the dictum "Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law. Love is the law, love under will." A prolific writer, he authored The Book of the Law, which he claimed was dictated to him by a higher being, and explored ceremonial magic, Kabbalah, and mysticism in works like Magick in Theory and Practice. Crowley was deeply involved in secret societies, including the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn and Ordo Templi Orientis (O.T.O.), where he developed advanced occult rituals. Though controversial, his influence on modern occultism, Western esotericism, and countercultural movements remains profound.
The Book of the Law or Liber AL vel Legis
The cornerstone of Thelema, dictated to Crowley in 1904 by Aiwass, declares "Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law" and emphasizes True Will, freedom, and spiritual awakening.
Book of Lies
A cryptic, poetic collection of 93 chapters filled with paradoxes, allegories, and occult wisdom, challenging readers to uncover deeper truths.
Magick in Theory & Practice
A practical guide to ceremonial magick, explaining its principles, rituals, and techniques for manifesting one’s True Will.
8 Lectures on Yoga
Explores yoga’s philosophy and techniques like meditation and breath control, blending Eastern practices with Western esotericism.
Book of Thoth
A guide to the Thoth Tarot, explaining its symbolism rooted in Thelema, astrology, and Kabbalah, used for divination and self-discovery.