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Let my servants be few & secret:
they shall rule the many & the known.
-Aiwass, liber al vel legis; I,X
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AN OPEN LETTER FOR THOSE WHO WISH TO JOIN THE ORDER
Do what thou will shall be the whole of the law,
Ordo Hermetika can be described as an initiatory college where students are gradually tried and tested
in many different and diverse ways as they become more and more independent and learn how to
teach themselves.
The sole purpose of the Order is to aid each of its members on their individual quest by suggesting a
suitable way by which they may attain the Sublime Goal.
Every free person sound of mind and of adult age has an undeniable right to be admitted into the first
grade. Advancement through the grades is based upon every individual member's own effort,
dedication and diligence and is not to be negotiated nor acquired by any other means whatsoever
including any kind of favoring or bribery.
Our lineage is purely spiritual, our views are apolitical and unsectarian;
We believe that there is no religion higher than truth.
We believe in no dogmas. Our beliefs are guided by reason and backed up by experience;
Our method is strictly scientific.
Our absolute rule is never to interfere with the judgment of any other person whomsoever. Each of us
is their own master and creator of their own reality tunnel;
We respect individuality and cherish diversity of thought.
The Order is meant to be primarily an on-line source of instruction and information but members who
live within the same region may meet on a regular basis and apply for a charter if they wish to organize
themselves and make a local body.
We reserve to ourselves the right to expel anyone who promotes schism or controversy among the
members of the Order.
Love is the law, love under will.
-Frater Noctis, Amor Vincit Omnia,
Ordo Hermetika Frater Superior and Outer Head of the Order
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ORDO HERMETIKA Frequently asked questions about the Order.
- What do you offer?
- A systematic approach for the beginner to the study of history, theory and practice of Mysticism and
Magick.
- Would you consider the Order as LHP or RHP?
- We practice neither abstinence nor over-indulgence. We follow the Middle Path, which is a path of
balance a lot alike the path of Buddhism and that of mystic Qaballah.
- How do you differ in regards to other more traditional orders?
- In contrast to Freemasonry and other orders of the Old Aeon, we openly accept Magick as the basic
force behind all life and a fundamental tool for spiritual development. We also are a thelemic
organization, that is to say, we accept the magical and cosmological principles outlined in Liber AL vel
Legis, "the book of the law".
- How do you differ in regards to other thelemic orders?
- The main difference is to be found in our study guide or curriculum. While keeping in high reverence
the works of Aleister Crowley and the Holy Books of Thelema (the law is for all, all of these books are
part of the public domain) we officially study other different types of literature involving but not
limited to Gnosticism, Hermeticism and Theosophy. We therefore appeal to a broader audience.
- What are the order's teachings based on?
- Our studies are based on the teachings of the Masters. In general, they are a synthesis of the occult
with a special emphasis in theosophy, Gnosticism and ceremonial Magick.
- Is there an outline for beginners or does one have to be an adept?
- Applicants receive a first grade curriculum which is an outline of the general philosophy and the work
done in the upper grades. Real adepts do not need instruction.
- How does one rise through the grades of the order?
- Advancement through the grades is based upon every individual member's own effort, dedication and
diligence and is not to be negotiated nor acquired by any other means whatsoever including any kind
of favoring or bribery.
- What's the main objective of the first grade of the order?
- Achieving self-awareness and self-enpowerement.
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May 24, 2013 Era Vulgari
ORDO HERMETIKA MANIFESTO
We gladly announce there is an Interior College of enlightened and remarkable men of good will whose
duty is to guard and preserve an ancient and technical knowledge of great power. The knowledge that
we hereby make reference to may be considered as the father and mother of all science. Its custody
represents a great responsibility because of the dangers it could cause at once if it were to fall in the
hands of the unprepared.
The Interior College that we speak to you of has catalyzed human progress and influenced all of the
great social movements in history. They are greatly responsible for the civilization of the modern world.
Its classic form was originally founded sometime during the fourteenth or fifteenth century; two
centuries later they founded the Invisible College in London and announced themselves publicly in
Germany under the name of the College of the Rosy Cross.
This Inner Order has also existed under many other different names but you should know that it has
always been governed by the same Spirit of Progress and under the guidance of the Secret Chiefs. Of
these Hidden Masters it is unlawful for us to speak to the non initiate but we find it appropriate for you
to know that they are preparing mankind for a second age of enlightenment. This upcoming age of
enlightenment will coincide with what is known to mystics as the golden age or messianic age.
Ordo Hermetika is a visible manifestation of the Interior College. It is the vehicle by which ordinary men
may attain the knowledge of their True Will and come out of their slumber. We hold the key to the
lesser mysteries that will awaken the more subtle faculties of the candidates mind and activate his
creative powers by reconnecting him to himself. Our Order can be described as an initiatory college
where students are gradually tried and tested in many different and diverse ways as they gradually
become more and more independent and learn to master their lives.
Ordo Hermetika is meant to be primarily an on-line source of information and instruction but members
who live within the same region may apply for a charter if they wish to organize themselves and
establish a local body. Ordo Hermetikas main purpose is the development of an Initiation system of
ceremonial magick based on the Western Mystery Tradition. Those who are interested and sympathize
with the objectives of the Order are cordially invited to join us.
Every (wo)man of adult age and of sound mind has an undeniable right to the first grade of the Order.
Applicants will receive a first grade curriculum which is an outline of the general philosophy and the
work done in the upper grades. Initiation into the Order is currently free and its members are not
required to pay fees. Advancement through the grades is based upon every individual member's own
effort, dedication and diligence and is not to be negotiated nor acquired by any other means
whatsoever including any kind of favoring or bribery.
-Frater Noctis, Amor Vincit Omnia, Frater Superior and Outer Head of the Order
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Ordo Hermetika;
Constitution of the Order - 2013
Section One: Overview
The Frater Superior and Outer Head of the Order (O.H.O.) shall be the main executive officer.
The O.H.O. has the right to appoint officers of diverse kinds whose main function is to look after
the stability and welfare of the Organization.
There shall be three main officers presently known as:
-Deputy Grand Master
-Executive Office Delegate
-Supreme Pontiff
These three officers will form a group which shall be known as the Supreme Council of the Three.
Section Two: The Supreme Council of the Three, a general description
The Supreme Council of the Three will function as a regulatory committee. In short, it is their duty
to oversee the right conduct of the members of the Order and to guarantee that they all receive
the same share of fairness and humanity. From time to time the officers will be called by the
O.H.O. to work conjointly on different kinds of projects.
The Supreme Council of the Three will have the power to expel any members who do not conform
to the regulations and the positive spirit of the Order however; they must make a written
notification to the O.H.O. first.
Members who are being expelled have the right to write a letter appealing for clemency from the
O.H.O. if they choose to. The O.H.O. has the power to grant condonation. When condonation
takes place the O.H.O. may administer sanctions to the defendant or the accuser.
The Supreme Council of the Three will have the power to appoint members to cover for them in
case they are ill or away from home however; they may not do so without prior approval from the
O.H.O.
If need arises, the Supreme Council of the Three has the power to appoint a new officer in case
they resign or are permanently unable to fulfill their responsibilities and obligations. If so, they
must send the O.H.O. a letter providing a detailed explanation of the reason and circumstances
involving their resignation.
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Applications to an office must be sent to the O.H.O. via physical mail. The O.H.O. has the power to
accept or reject them.
Section Three: General executive powers of the O.H.O.:
The O.H.O. has the power to create new offices and delegate additional responsibilities to the
officers.
The O.H.O. has the power to relieve an officer from one or more of their responsibilities.
The O.H.O. has the power to remove an officer from their position.
The O.H.O. has the power to eliminate offices at any given time.
The O.H.O. has the power to modify the rituals as well as the constitution of the Order.
The O.H.O. has the power to create grades, to eliminate grades and to modify the structure of the
Order.
The O.H.O. has the power to promote members into higher offices.
The O.H.O. has the power to expel any members who do not conform to the regulations and the
positive spirit of the Order.
The O.H.O. has the right to resign if he considers himself no longer unfit to rule the Order. If so,
(s)he has the right to appoint a successor.
If need arises, the O.H.O. has the power to dissolve the Order.
Section Four: The applicants
Applicants must fill out an application form and send it into the Order headquarters.
Applicants must get in touch with the O.H.O. to verify their application form has been received.
Sending an application form does not guarantee membership.
Reception will be confirmed by the O.H.O. via online.
To complete the process of reception applicants are required to carry out the self initiation ritual
appointed by the O.H.O.
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Section Five: The Supreme Council of the three, description of the offices
Deputy Grand Master;
The Deputy Grand Master is the leader of the lodges within his or her appointed jurisdiction. He or
she annually appoints lodge officers to assist in his or her work.
Executive Office Delegate;
The Executive Office Delegate speaks or acts on behalf of the organization at meetings or
conferences between organizations of the same level. He or she is the Orders ambassador.
Supreme Pontiff;
The Supreme Pontiff is the leader and Archbishop of the Ecclesia Hermetika, being the
ecclesiastical arm of the Order.
Section Six: Of the members duties and obligations
Moreover, it is every members duty to
- discover and formulate their true will
- carry out their true will
- devote themselves wholeheartedly to the Great Work
- strive to the Knowledge and Conversation of their own Holy Guardian Angel
- become independent and self-supportive
- respect other members sovereignty
- promulgate the law of Thelema
- support the establishment of the of the New Aeon
- will
- dare
- know
- be silent
-Frater Noctis, Amor Vincit Omnia: Frater Superior and Outer Head of the Order
June 12, 2013 Era Vulgari
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THE HERMETIK MASS
The official liturgical practice of our Order
Acolyte: Thelema, Ararita, Abrahadabra (sounds the bell eleven times)
Deacon: Attention! Baphomet, Aiwaz, Amon Ra, IAO (raises wand towards the sky)
Dark, terrible and consuming God, Thee we invoke in this hour, with great valor and respect we
approach ourselves to your presence. (Kisses the wand and puts it before the altar)
Priestess: Old Eternal and Supreme Angel of the Infinite Space, Great Architect, Regent of the
Cosmos, Ultimate Spark of the Universe, Mystery of Mysteries! Alfa and Omega!
Accept this, our sacred offer (fills up the cup with wine, raises it towards the sky, drinks from it
and puts it on the altar, she impregnates the bread with incense and does the same with the
wine)
Acolyte: worship me with swords and spears; worship me with fire and blood!
Deacon: ADONAI EHEIEHEI, Venerable art thou, O God amongst Gods, Seven hundred and
Seventy Seven times is thy Name Holy!
Amen, verily. Hear the names:
THERION, CHAOS, BABALON, NUIT, HADIT, RA-HOOR-KHUIT.
Priestess: O Magnificent Red Rose swollen by Love lying upon the Golden Cross! O
Splendorous Jewel in the Lotus!
Acolyte: Bless this bread and this wine, strengthen our spirits and our bodies so we can
efficiently participate in the Great Work. (Administers the wine and the bread amongst the
Congregation)
Congregation: There is no part of me that is not part of the Gods (eat bread and drink wine)
Priestess: Manifest thy power in our lives, open up the ways, lighten our soul, untie the
abundance and crown our work. (Lusters the lance with Abramelin oil)
Deacon to Congregation: Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the law. Congregation to
Deacon: Love is the law, love under will.
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ORDO HERMETIKA Ritual of Self-initiation into the Order
Note: before initiating yourself into Thelema or any other magickal current you should investigate and
inform yourself thoroughly. It is impossible to overemphasize this fact. The aspirant should have read
the Holy Books of Thelema especially Liber AL vel Legis, the Book of The Law before formulating a
magickal link with our Order. After this (s)he should continue reading the aforementioned books on a
regular basis to strengthen and reinforce the magickal link. Familiarity with these books will be the
spinal cord of his/her evolution throughout the grades of the Order.
-Frater Noctis, Amor Vincit Omnia
Ordo Hermetika Frater Superior and Outer Head of the Order
The Ritual:
Begin by cleaning up your room. Arrange everything in order as if you were expecting an important
visitor to arrive. Play suitable music to elevate your thoughts.
Put on perfumed oil, (symbolic of the element of water) clear your mind completely of all mundane,
negative and unpleasant thoughts, and meditate until your body is totally relaxed. After this, cast on
the floor a circle of about six feet in diameter, using paint, or white chalk or visualize it with your
minds eye. Breathe deeply and chant the magickal mantra: AUMGN!
Sprinkle a little salt (symbolic of the element earth) over the circle to consecrate it, and say:
With salt I consecrate and bless this circle in the divine name of the goddess of Infinite Space, Nuit and
her consort, the snake god of Light, Hadit. Breathe deeply and chant the sacred name: ARARITA!
Sit in the center of your circle, facing north, with two white candles (symbolic of the element fire) and a
censer of frankincense and myrrh incense (symbolic of the element air) before you. (it is best to
perform this ritual alone and skyclad, or nude; however, if you feel uncomfortable working without
clothing on, you may wear a ceremonial robe instead.)
Light the incense, and then light the first candle, and say:
I invoke and call upon thee O mother Goddess, creatress of life and soul of the infinite universe.
By candle flame and incense smoke do I invoke Thee to bless this rite.
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O thou blue-lidded daughter of Sunset; thou naked brilliance of the voluptuous night-sky. Thou who art
known as Nuit, Babalon and the Scarlet Woman amongst many other beautiful and divine names, In
this consecrated circle I do pledge myself to honor thee, to love thee, and to serve thee well for as long
as I shall live.
I promise to seek thee only, to be goodly therefore: to dress in fine apparel; to eat rich foods and drink
sweet wines and wines that foam! Also to take my fill of love as I will, when, where and with whom I
will! But always unto thee.
Pour some red wine on a cup and drink it. (symbolic of the element of spirit)
Continue:
I promise to respect and obey the law of Do What Thou Wilt.
I swear to abide by the Law of the New Aeon;
O Nuit, continuous one in Heaven, I do open my heart and soul to thee. So mote it be! Breathe deeply
and chant the word of the Aeon: THELEMA!
Light the second candle, and say:
I invoke and call upon thee O Hawk- Headed Lord of Silence and Strength
Thou Heru-Ra-Ha, Thou Hoor-Paar-Kraat, Thou Ra-Hoor-Khuit
Lord of Light, Life, Love and Liberty; Father of all things wild and free.
By candle flame and incense smoke to bless this rite I invoke Thee.
Hawk-headed mystical Lord, Crowned and Conquering child
Instill within me thine Light from above!
In this consecrated circle of candlelight I do pledge myself:
to honor thee, to love thee, and to serve thee well for as long as I shall live.
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O great god of War and of Vengeance
Make me healthy and hale, alive and alert
Be thou the strength, force, vigour, of my arms.
That I may be fit to duly perform the Great Work!
This I ask of Thee, O Hawk- Headed One
Lord of the Aeon and Lord of the Sun!
Lord of the Double Wand of Power,
I do open my heart and soul to thee. Give me the sign of the open eye! So mote it be!
Hold your open hands up to the heavens. Close your eyes and visualize two white beams of glowing
light streaking down from the sky and flowing into your palms.
Breathe deeply and chant the word of double power: ABRAHADABRA!
Remain in the consecrated circle until both of the candles and the incense have burned themselves out.
Your rite of self-initiation is now ended.
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ORDO HERMETIKA
STRUCTURE OF THE ORDER
What follows is a sketchy description of the work the grades will involve.
THE MAN OF EARTH: 1rst Grade of our program:
The whole work of this grade is based on Malkuth. The main purpose of this grade is to allow
the student to set his feet firmly upon the solid ground so that he will be suitably prepared for
his further magickal and mystical work. The (wo)man of earth strengthens the mind and the
physical body by means of Asana and Pranayama, deep study and good old exercise.
THE LOVER: 2nd Grade of our program:
This grade corresponds to Yesod the 2nd Sephira of the Middle Pillar. The lover works with
sex, the imagination, and the Astral Body using diverse methods involving but not limited to
Tantra, Art, Divination, Meditation and Scrying.
THE HERMIT: 3rd and last Grade of our program:
This grade is based on Tiphereth, being the third
sephira of the Middle Pillar. The Adept works with the
Heart by means of Prayer, Ritual, Martial Arts, Yama
and Niyama. The aim of this grade is achievement of
the personal experience known as Knowledge and
Conversation of the Holy Guardian Angel.
This picture illustrates the first sephirot of the tree of
life. It was used by the Golden Dawn to represent
advancement through the grades of their Order. Our
structure is similar but yet more simple and
straightforward for as you know, the shortest way
between two points is a straight line. Therefore in our
System you will not find any sort of redundancy, nor
lingering on spheres of the Astral Plane, nor artificial
grades intended to retain members for a longer time
in order to make the biggest profit possible out of their
naivety and their pockets.
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ORDO HERMETIKA
First grade reading list:
The reading of this list will give the student a solid grounding on Magick, Libertarianism and
Psychology. It is our intention to change the readers perspective on life and to stimulate a
radical change in his personality. Remember that the main objective of the first grade is to gain
self knowledge and self empowerment, so hopefully after reading these books (s)he should
have become a different person. Also, the student should learn to become independent and
apply this knowledge by following his or her own techniques. Students are required to write
essays sporadically based on their experiences and opinion. These essays will be published in
a quarterly online magazine which will be the Orders official publication. (p.s. this study
program is a current version and may be subject to change in the future)
-Frater Noctis, Amor Vincit Omnia
Ordo Hermetika Frater Superior and Outer Head of the Order
Books: -The Book of the Law / Book 4 / The Holy
Books of Thelema / Eight Lectures on Yoga
/ Magick Without Tears by Aleister Crowley
-The Magickal Revival by Kenneth Grant
-My Life With the Spirits / Angels Demons
and Gods of the New Millennium / Low
Magick by Lon Milo DuQuette
-Undoing Yourself With Energy /
An Interview With Israel Regardie, His Final
Thoughts and Views by Christopher S.
Hyatt
Prometheus Rising / The New Inquisition /
Quantum Psychology by Robert Anton
Wilson
-Initiation Into Hermetics by Franz Bardon
-The New Hermeticts by Jason Agustus
Newcomb
-The Kybalion by Three Initiates
-Thee Psychick Bible by Genesis P-Orridge
-The Morning of The Magicians by Louis
Pauwells and Jacques Bergier
-The Golden Bough by Frazer
-Freedom Is a Two Edged Sword by Jack
Parsons
-1984 by George Orwell
-Common Sense, the Rights of Man and
other Essential writings by Thomas Paine
-Brave New Word by Aldous Huxley
-The Republic by Plato
-Gargantua and Pantagruel by Rabelais
-Utopia by Thomas More
-V for Vendetta by Alan Moore
-A Treatise of Human Nature by David
Hume
-The Heart of Man by Erich Fromm
-Escape from Freedom by Erich Fromm
-The Art of Loving by Erich Fromm
-The Red Book by Carl Jung
-Modern Man in Search of a Soul by Carl
Jung
-The Interpretation of Nature and the
Psyche by Carl Jung
-The Undiscovered Self by Carl Jung
-Totem and Taboo by Sigmund Freud
-Moses and Monotheism by Freud
-The Sexual Enlightenment by Freud
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Month ____ Day ____ Year _____
In the name of the Lord of Initiation,
I ______________ being a free (wo)man of sound mind and of adult age hereby declare it is my
will to be accepted into the first grade of the Order so that I may attain to the self-mastery and self-
initiation necessary for my spiritual development and personal growth.
I commit myself to do the work and follow the studies of the program that will be appointed to me by the
Magister Templi and head of the Order, to help and support my brethren and to look forward to the well
being of the organization.
Moreover, I declare that Im a (wo)man of good will and a seeker of truth,
that my religious views are un-sectarian and it is my will to collaborate with the members of the Great
White Brotherhood in the promulgation of Life, Love, Light, Liberty and the accomplishment of the Great
Work.
Your magickal name: ________________________________
Your motto: ________________________________
Your signature: ________________________________
Every man and every woman is a star.
Liber AL vel Legis 1;3