Thelemic Arts
A class series exploring Thelemic arts, principles, and practices
March-August 2020
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Horizon is now conducting all of its events online. Instructions for how to participate in each of the classes below will be posted on its Facebook event page, which you can access by clicking the titles below.
Scrying in Theory and Practice
Wednesday, March 25, 2020
Presenter: Brother Scott
Scrying is the practice of seeing and communicating with spirits. In this class we will cover the theory of spirits and how to scry them, with many practical tips for getting useful results.
Initiation for the Non-Initiate (or Initiation Without Tears)
Wednesday, April 22, 2020
Presenter: Brother Jon
Every wonder what initiation is about? Want to ask questions, but you don’t know where to start? During this class we’ll be exploring initiation without ruining the punch-line. We’ll talk about the systems, the psychology, and the history of the introduction to the mysteries in a spoiler-free environment. Bring your questions, bring your concern, and we’ll chat about the process without disclosing the particulars.
The Art & Science of Sigil Magick
Tuesday, May 26, 2020
Presenter: Sibling Lisa
Sigils are most commonly known as intentional drawings that represent a magician’s desire and used as a tool to help manifest those desires. This class will take a unique look into sigil construction basics using different writing sets and symbols, explore non-traditional uses for sigils, and examine the meaning of charging and intent. The attendees will have a chance to create their own sigil. No one needs to be an artist as once you begin to draw sigils, you will develop your own unique style and method.
Shimmering Chaos: The Magical Power of Art
Wednesday, June 24, 2020
Presenter: Brother Jim
The power of natural and artistic beauty to lead us to spiritual heights has been understood since at least the time of Pythagoras. Magick in particular is a spiritual path in which aesthetics and hence embodiment are paramount. In this class we will retrace the steps of the ancients and rediscover the power concealed within the experience of beauty. We will explore the power of art to transform our lives and to build a spiritual movement in the 21st century.
Practical Approaches to True Will
Wednesday, July 22, 2020
Presenter: Sister Melissa
The concept of True Will is the defining principle of Thelema, and each individual must accomplish this discovery for themselves. O.T.O. may assist by providing a supportive environment and methods for the magician to use in this endeavor. In some ways the world has caught up to this idea, with a lot of contemporary thought about getting in touch with one’s “true purpose” and useful tools intended to design a life that is in alignment with this purpose. In this workshop we will examine a few of these tools, their uses, and go through some practical exercises for honing in on one’s True Will, both as a concept and as a template for life.
Wednesday, August 26, 2020
Presenter: Brother Kellen
It is sometimes said that Liber XV is the Gnostic Mass because it describes a method of direct personal experience of divinity, but is that all there is to it? This class will describe the main outlines of the classical Gnostic movement, similarities and differences between the Gnostic and the Thelemic worldview, and present one interpretation of what is Gnostic about Liber XV.
