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==Introduction==
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'''Aleister Crowley''' (October 12th, 1875 – December 1st, 1947) was a figure in late 19th and early 20th century occultism. Crowley's life largely consisted of exploring the far reaches of the once great British Empire, studying various forms of Vajrayana Buddhism, theosophy, occultism, ceremonial magick, and ancient ritual. He incorporated these into his own comprehensive methodology in an extensive body of literature consisting of poetry, prose, essays, and syncretized occultism. In the [[LG15 Franchise]], he is credited for founding [[the Order|the Order of Denderah]].
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'''Aleister Crowley''' (1875-1947) (pronounced "Al-list-er Crow-lee") was a figure in late 19th and early 20th century occultism. [[Bree]] has a picture of him on the wall of her bedroom (above her bookcase, to the left of her door), leading many to assume that [[Hymn of One|her religion]] is affiliated in some way with [[Thelema]].
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Crowley grew up in a strict [[Plymouth Brethren]] family where his mother sometimes referred to him as the "Beast of Revelations". After his father's death, he became disillusioned with his religious upbringing and began to explore alternative religions.  This eventually led him to discover magick and The Golden Dawn. 
 
  
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Crowley and [[Arthur Edward Waite]] (1857-1942) were associates in the early days of the [[Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn]], but became rivals after the destruction of the Golden Dawn.  After leaving to found rival organizations (Crowley the A.: A.: (Argenteum Astrum) and Waite the Fellowship of the Rosy Cross), the men mocked each other in published works.
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==Role in the Series==
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In [[lonelygirl15]]'s first season, Aleister Crowley was noticed so much because [[Bree]] had a picture of him as a part of what some describe as a "shrine" in [[Bree's bedroom|her bedroom]].
  
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Crowley's life largely consisted of exploring the far reaches of the once great British Empire, studying various forms of Vajrayana Buddhism, theosophy, occultism, ceremonial magick, and ancient ritual. He incorporated these into his own comprehensive methodology in an extensive body of literature consisting of poetry, prose, essays, and syncretized occultism.
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Bree never directly referenced Crowley but often mentioned the [[Hymn of One]] not by name, but just as "her religion." It was revealed a little after the shrine was noticed that Aleister Crowley had a high role within the Hymn of One &ndash; with many holidays named after him.
  
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Dubbed the "Wickedest Man in the World" by the British yellow press, Crowley is perhaps best known for his seemingly contradictory but esoterically linked instructions called the Law of Thelema: "Do what thou Wilt shall be the whole of the Law.  Love is the law, love under Will". Sometimes taken erroneously to mean "do what you want", he published several statements explaining the meaning of the Law and how it does not equate to that.<ref>[http://www.hermetic.com/crowley/libers/lib2.html Epistle on Do what thou wilt from Hermetic.com]</ref> He is also associated with the number '''93''', since qabalistically love and will both enumerate to 93, thus it is shorthand for the Law of Thelema.
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[[Image:Crowley shrine bree bedroom.jpg|thumb|left|The Shrine]]
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In 1920 he and a small group of followers moved to Cefalu, in Sicily,<ref>[http://www.thelemapedia.org/index.php/Abbey_of_Thelema Abbey of Thelema]</ref> where they attempted to establish a Thelemic monastery called "The Abbey of Thelema". In his Confessions, he wrote of his life in this first Thelemic monastery.<ref>[http://www.hermetic.com/crowley/confess/chapter87.html Chapter 87 of ''Confessions'' at Hermetic.com]</ref>
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===Connections to the Order===
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According to [[Hidden Treasures]], Aleister Crowley once took an expedition to Egypt&mdash;[[Denderah]], more specifically&mdash;and discovered some hieroglyphics in tomb of one of [[Hathor]]'s [[trait positive|descendants]]. They taught him the secrets of [[trait positive]] girls. He tracked down the girls and used them to his own advantage, and went on to found [[the Order]].
  
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Aleister Crowley has had an influence on Rock and Roll music,<ref>[http://www.arthistoryclub.com/art_history/Aleister_Crowley Aleister Crowley's influence on Rock and Roll]</ref> although none of this music is used in [[lonelygirl15| the lonelygirl15 production]].  There are many connections between [[Jimmy Page]] of the rock band Led Zeppelin<ref>{{wikipedia|Led_Zeppelin|Wikipedia article on Led Zeppelin}}</ref> and Aleister Crowley.
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Also, Crowley's birthday is on October 12th, which was the date of the [[The Ceremony|fake Ceremony]] that [[Lucy]] used to trick Daniel. The occasion is casually celebrated by modern Thelemites under the title of Crowleymas, typically with curry, wine, and lots of mirth.
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In the video [[Aleister Crowley (Video)|Aleister Crowley]], [[Daniel]] reads a story from an unspecified Arizona newspaper that associates Crowley with [[1943 abduction|an abduction in 1943]].  However, Crowley never lived in Arizona nor owned a house there, so the reference was complete fiction.
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Crowley's birthday is October 12, which was the date of the [[The Ceremony|fake ceremony]] that [[Lucy]] used to trick [[Daniel]]. The occasion is casually celebrated by modern Thelemites under the title of Crowleymas, typically with curry, wine and lots of mirth.
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==Ordo Templi Orientis==
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The Ordo Templis Orientis<ref>[http://www.oto-usa.org Official website of Ordo Templi Orientis]</ref> was founded by German [[Freemason|freemason]] and mystic Carl Kellner.  It was continued after his death by Theodor Reuss, who initiated Aleister Crowley and made him its head in Great Britain. Crowley made the OTO the first organization to accept the Law of [[Thelema]], which is expressed as "Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law."
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After Reuss's death, Aleister Crowley took over the Ordo Templi Orientis as Outer Head of the Order (OHO).  He served in that capacity until his death.  However, after his death, there was some dispute over who Crowley had named to become his successor.  These matters were taken up in court and Hymaneus Alpha (Grady McMurtry) was decided to be the true OHO.  The others who thought they should have been named were not satisfied with the rulings so went on to establish their own factions of the OTO even though they are prevented from calling themselves the OTO in the United States where the rulings were decided.  However, these factions still contest the legitimacy of the OTO's succession from Crowley.
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==Magick==
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Magick is "any act designed to cause intentional change. This term is often spelled with a terminal "k" to differentiate it from other practices, such as "stage magic"".<ref name="Thelemapedia">[http://www.thelemapedia.org Thelemapedia.org article on Magick]</ref>
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"[[Aleister Crowley]] saw magick as the essential method for a person to reach true understanding of the self and to act according to one's [[Free will|True Will]]"<ref name="Thelemapedia"/>  Many people believed that [[The Ceremony|Bree's ritual]] was going to involve a fictitious ceremony drawn in part at least from one of Crowleys real ceremonies.
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==People Crowley knew==
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Among the influential contemporary religious leaders that Crowley knew are Israel Regardie<ref>{{wikipedia|Israel_Regardie|Wikipedia article on Israel Regardie}}</ref>, Jack Parsons<ref>{{wikipedia|Jack_Parsons|Wikipedia article on Jack Parsons}}</ref>, and Allan Bennett<ref>[http://www.thelemapedia.org/index.php/Allan_Bennett Wikipedia article on Allan Bennett]</ref>. Crowley knew of L. Ron Hubbard<ref>{{wikipedia|L._Ron_Hubbard|Wikipedia article on L. Ron Hubbard}}</ref>, but there is no evidence they knew each other personally; only through Parsons. There is also evidence to suggest that Crowley may be the grandfather of George W. Bush. Bush's grandmother, Pauline Pierce, was known to have had an affair with Crowley, after which she gave birth to Barbara Pierce, who later married George Herbert Walker Bush.
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==Aleister Crowley and LG15==
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===Bree===
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The reason that Aleister Crowley has attracted so much attention is that Bree has a picture of him as part of what some describe as a "shrine" in [[Bree's bedroom|her bedroom]].
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This screenshot from the [[A Change In My Life]]  video clearly shows the "shrine" in the context of Bree's bedroom. (The image has been digitally enhanced to show the area with the "shrine " more clearly).  Bree has never referred to Crowley directly but she has made several references to [[Hymn of One|her religion]].
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===The Hymn of One===
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Crowley has been revealed to be a revered figure within the [[Hymn of One]], with many holidays and religious views generated from his works and lifetime.
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===Notes===
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*Aleister Crowley's last name is mispronounced as "Cr-ow-ly" throughout the series. The correct pronunciation rhymes with the word "holy".
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*[http://www.lashtal.com The Aleister Crowley Society]
 
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Latest revision as of 05:33, 2 August 2016

This article is about the lonelygirl15 character and historical figure. For the video, see Aleister Crowley (video).
Aleister Crowley
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Aleister Crowley Magija
Character information
Age 72 (Deceased)
Date of Birth October 12th, 1875
Date of Death December 1st, 1947
Portrayed by Himself

Aleister Crowley (October 12th, 1875 – December 1st, 1947) was a figure in late 19th and early 20th century occultism. Crowley's life largely consisted of exploring the far reaches of the once great British Empire, studying various forms of Vajrayana Buddhism, theosophy, occultism, ceremonial magick, and ancient ritual. He incorporated these into his own comprehensive methodology in an extensive body of literature consisting of poetry, prose, essays, and syncretized occultism. In the LG15 Franchise, he is credited for founding the Order of Denderah.


Role in the Series

In lonelygirl15's first season, Aleister Crowley was noticed so much because Bree had a picture of him as a part of what some describe as a "shrine" in her bedroom.

Bree never directly referenced Crowley but often mentioned the Hymn of One not by name, but just as "her religion." It was revealed a little after the shrine was noticed that Aleister Crowley had a high role within the Hymn of One – with many holidays named after him.

The Shrine


Connections to the Order

According to Hidden Treasures, Aleister Crowley once took an expedition to Egypt—Denderah, more specifically—and discovered some hieroglyphics in tomb of one of Hathor's descendants. They taught him the secrets of trait positive girls. He tracked down the girls and used them to his own advantage, and went on to found the Order.

Also, Crowley's birthday is on October 12th, which was the date of the fake Ceremony that Lucy used to trick Daniel. The occasion is casually celebrated by modern Thelemites under the title of Crowleymas, typically with curry, wine, and lots of mirth.

External links

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