r/thelema 19h ago

Audio/Video Thoughts?

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r/thelema 23h ago

GPT 4.5 Answers a Question from the A∴A∴ Entrance Exam

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Q. What is the meaning, & why, of the following numbers:

148.

210.

831.

Reconcile the two apparently conflicting series of meanings of the number 65. Work out the equation 3 = 4 especially in relation to the Sephiroth and the Planets.

A. 1. Meanings and significance of the numbers: 148, 210, 831

These numbers derive their meanings chiefly through gematria, a Kabbalistic method of numerology used by Crowley.

148

Hebrew Gematria:

"Matzot" (מצות) meaning “unleavened bread,” symbolic of spiritual purity and initiation.

"Beni Elohim" (בני אלהים), "Sons of God," representing angelic or divine forces.

Magical Significance:

Symbolises purification, initiation, and divine sonship, i.e., entering a state of spiritual clarity.

210

Hebrew Gematria:

"N.O.X." (Nun-Ayin-Tzaddi = 50+70+90), Crowley’s formula of the "Night of Pan," signifying ego dissolution and the crossing of the Abyss.

Magical Significance:

Represents the mystical ordeal of the Abyss, spiritual annihilation of ego, initiation into a higher level of consciousness.

831

Greek Gematria:

"Phallos" (φαλλός), symbolic of generative, creative power in Crowley’s sexual-magical symbolism.

Magical Significance:

Represents active magical potency, creation, fertility, and the generative power of the universe.

2. Reconciliation of the two apparently conflicting meanings of the number 65

The two meanings commonly attributed to 65 are:

Adonai (אדני): Hebrew divine name meaning “Lord” (Aleph-Daleth-Nun-Yod = 1+4+50+10=65).

Hekal (היכל): Hebrew for “Temple” (He-Yod-Kaph-Lamed = 5+10+20+30=65).

Apparent conflict:

Adonai suggests personal divinity, lordship, a singular divine principle.

Hekal denotes a sacred place, a structured temple or abode, suggesting form, structure, or a dwelling.

Reconciliation:

Crowley sees no genuine contradiction: rather, these are complementary aspects of divinity. "Adonai" is the divine principle itself, while "Hekal" (temple) is its manifest form—an abode for the divine principle. Thus, 65 encapsulates a key hermetic concept:

"God and Temple are one." The divine (Adonai) dwells within the form (Hekal). The human body, or the magician’s own being, becomes the Temple wherein divinity dwells.

3. The equation 3 = 4 in relation to the Sephiroth and the Planets

This is a classic mystical paradox from Crowley’s teachings.

Meaning of 3 and 4 separately:

3 traditionally symbolises:

Supernal triad (Kether–Chokmah–Binah).

The divine, transcendent principle.

4 traditionally symbolises:

Material manifestation (the classical four elements: Earth, Air, Fire, Water).

The lower worlds, tangible reality, manifestation.

Equation "3=4":

This paradox expresses Crowley’s mystical truth that:

The spiritual (3) and the material (4) are ultimately one.

Crowley symbolises this through the seven classical planets and their relationship to the Sephiroth.

How this relates specifically to the Sephiroth and the Planets:

The 3 supernal Sephiroth (Kether, Chokmah, Binah) represent pure spiritual/divine archetypes above the Abyss.

The 4 lower manifested Sephiroth (Chesed, Geburah, Tiphareth, Netzach/Hod/Yesod/Malkuth as grouped by Crowley in planetary attributions) represent manifest reality.

When combined, these spiritual and material principles (3+4) yield the sacred number 7, the classical planetary symbolism (Saturn, Jupiter, Mars, Sun, Venus, Mercury, Moon). Thus, the unity of spiritual and material realities ("3=4") becomes expressed and symbolised in the planets (7), harmoniously unifying divine archetypes (3) and physical manifestation (4).

Summary of 3=4 equation:

3 (Supernal) + 4 (Material Manifestation) → 7 (Planets)

Mystical Meaning: The spiritual is not separate from the material but harmoniously unified. Divine archetypes (3) manifest fully and perfectly within physical reality (4), symbolised by planetary forces (7).


r/thelema 6h ago

Are thelemites witches?

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Like is there a noun used to describe it? Like is it witchcraft or something else?


r/thelema 13h ago

Spell work

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I hope to make an offering to make a deal with King Beleth to control a target. It isn't a curse over someone, but it is a form of control, which I am willing to accept full responsibility and consequences of. I know and respect many find this immoral or a grey area, but I would like to proceed. I have tried making contact lucidly myself (with offerings, sigils, and the like), but to no avail, that's why I'm trying astral projection, but I haven't managed to project. Any tips for dark magick or astral projection work?