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Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law

REGULUS OASIS O.T.O. open event in Carlisle, Cumbria.

An opportunity to meet us and find out more about Ordo Templi Orientis and our local body here in Carlisle. There will be a talk and chance to join in some rituals. Refreshments and fraternity. To express an interest email us a bodymaster@regulus.oto-uk.org or approach any other body officers. Read more about us here on this website..

Love is the law, love under will

Fr Akhet Khepri, Bodymaster, Regulus Oasis

 

Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law

Our first meeting of 2026 e.v. and it seems fitting to begin with a word from the Master Therion himself

“May the New Year bring you courage to break your resolutions early! My own plan is to swear off every kind of virtue, so that I triumph even when I fall!”
– Aleister Crowley

A chance to get back to basics with a refresh and some ritual to bring us together and in-step,

STAR RUBY
LBRP
GREATER RITUAL OF PENTAGRAM (Invoking Elements)
RESH
and a revisit to the HELIOS RITE using some techniques we learned previously

Coffee/Discussion
Including planning the year ahead, and a busy one at that – including a focus on Gnostic Mass training

Love is the law, love under will

Fr Akhet Khepri, Bodymaster, Regulus Oasis

 

Lon Milo DuQuette live from California at the Carlisle Reunion Gathering

by Fr. Akhet Khepri

Thank you to all who attended and created such a wonderful fraternal atmosphere at the gathering. It was great to see so many brethren from across England and Scotland. We were delighted to welcome so many brothers and sisters to this two day event, Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th September.

Saturday daytime consisted of talks and workshops. Following a welcome from Br. James on behalf of the event staff at Regulus Oasis, the keynote speech was delivered by our Supreme and Holy King, Fr. Hyperion X°, looking back at challenges of recent years and presenting a positive vision for the future.

A speech What’s what, a member’s guide to the O.T.O. by the Grand Secretary General, Fr. Spiritus followed this, exploring the Order as a magickal system and how to get the most out of the O.T.O. I recall two particularly memorable quotes:

“To become a member of the O.T.O. is to hitch your wagon to a star.”
Liber CLXI – Concerning the Law of Thelema

“In short, there is no circumstance of life in which the O.T.O. is not both sword and shield.”
Liber CLXI – Concerning the Law of Thelema

An Electoral College question and answer session was opened by Sr. Alex, who explained that the Electoral College exists to support the members of the Man of Earth Triad and how they support you. She was accompanied by Br. Ray who explained what the Electoral College does, our shared journey, and by Br. Carl who issued an invitation to aspire to volunteer to serve, once you reach V°. They were joined on the panel by our Supreme and Holy King, Fr. Hyperion X°. They took questions from attendees, with lively discussion on a wide variety of topics. It was a one of the highlights of the event, much remarked upon by those I spoke to, to quote one Brother “they were so approachable”.

Br. Tim spoke about the E.G.C. in a fascinating talk focusing on the trinitarian structure of E.G.C, relating for example Man of Earth to Ra-Hoor-Khuit and the Laity, Lovers to Hadit and the Clergy, Hermits to Nuit and the Episcopate, and much much more.

Br. Tarik delivered a lecture Working your Minerval Degree and this was followed by a talk and hands-on workshop on Sacred Geometry by Sr. Nicola of Secret Flame Oasis.

Later that evening, and a particular highlight, I interviewed Br. Lon Milo DuQuette, who joined us live from California playing “Sweet Babalon” on his guitar much to our delight. Then it was onto an interview celebrating 50 years in the O.T.O. I went on to ask him about Grady McMurtry and Phyllis Seckler and he regaled us with wonderful accounts of his encounters with them, joining the O.T.O and his early days. I asked him about meeting Israel Regardie and his stories on this had us laughing out loud. Brother Lon gave some very good advice to all members – “what you bring to the O.T.O. is what the O.T.O. becomes” and “don’t resign!”.

We discussed his success as an author, his first book, and his latest, Tarot Architect. I enquired as to the origins and current whereabouts of one Rabbi Ben Clifford and we were entertained by his responses. We then discussed his love of music, before thanking him and bidding him farewell.

The bar opened and there was music and a chance for everyone to relax and enjoy each others company for the rest of the evening.

The following day the doors opened once more for tea, coffee and fraternity and about mid-day we all participated in a beautiful Gnostic Mass performed by a team from AVoD Lodge led by Br. Tarik and Sr. Helen.

This was followed by the Thelemic Bazaar. Featured stalls selling Abramelin & planetary oils, O.T.O & E.G.C. badges, and Magical bookmarks, the Regulus stall selling Regulus mugs, hats and badges, and a bookstore selling books at fraternal prices. ALL funds raised from the bookstore were donated to Regulus Oasis. Doors closed at 4pm.

The Feedback has been very positive. I would like to give particular thanks to the officers of Regulus Oasis for their hard work running the event, and all who assisted us. Sr. Lesley – food and drink, Sr. Cara – audio/visual, Br. James – video link/interview. Though it was hard work, it was also great to offer fraternity to so many Sisters and Brothers.

The Nuclear Goddess: Babalon Workshop by Soror Alzbeth

Babalon is a goddess of Thelema yet she is not a goddess but an archetype. She can been seen as many things: the female sexual impulse, the liberated woman, and the union of opposites. She is a powerful and Unrestrained force of nature who breaks down the norms and taboos of the Current age. The result of her living free in someone is the true expression of individual will and desire.

The workshop explored Babalon in a variety of contexts and included a ritual performed by Sister Alzbeth. It was well received!

The Feast for the First Night of the Prophet and His Bride History, Symbolism and Celebration

Today, at our first meeting after August 12th we celebrated this occasion! On August 12th, 1903, Aleister Crowley wed Rose Edith Kelly in a quiet civil ceremony in Dingwall, Scotland. Though their marriage began as a pragmatic act to free Rose from an unwanted engagement, it quickly evolved into a spiritual turning point that would reverberate throughout the history of modern occultism. This union, seemingly ordinary on its surface, set in motion the events that led to the reception of Liber AL vel Legis, The Book of the Law, in Cairo in April 1904.

Celebrating the First Night of the Bride and the Beast: The Chymical Wedding as a Gateway to the Holy Guardian Angel.

“This feast is celebrated on August 12, and its primary purpose is to celebrate the anniversary of Crowley’s marriage to Rose that made possible the reception of The Book of the Law. Crowley comments, “There should be a special feast on the 12th day of August in every year, since it was the marriage of The Beast which made possible the revelation of the New Law. (This is not an Apology for Marriage. Hard Cases make Bad Law).” In terms of E.G.C., this ceremony represents the Collect of Marriage, which involves the union of all things, not only the legal proceedings of marriage. In terms of M.M.M., this ceremony represents II° insofar as this shows the soul “how it may best carry out its object in the eucharist of life. It partakes, so to speak, of its own godhead in every action, but especially through the typical sacrament of marriage, understood as the voluntary union of itself with each element of its environment” (Confessions, ch.72).”

ROSA MUNDI Aleister Crowley wrote several poems dedicated to Rose, which were published in a collection titled “Rosa Mundi and other Love Songs”. These poems, some of which were published under the pseudonym “H.D. Carr,” romantically depict their relationship and highlight Rose’s influence on his work, particularly during their honeymoon in Cairo where they received the text of The Book of the Law.

We took it in turns to read poems from ROSA MUNDI and then there was cake….

The Feast for the First Night of the Prophet and

 

Sunday 20th July 2025

 

A deep dive into the different Star Ruby versions followed by a discussion of the Star Sapphire.

Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law

Fr Akhet Khepri delivered a talk entitled “Magic Circles in the Grimoire Tradition” with projector/slides, explaining the history and evolution of magic circles, discussing various examples, their composition and methods of construction. Fr Akhet Khepri also brought along some physical examples of circles in the form of rugs. Folllowed by a Q&A session.

Intermission for Will and breaking bread together, and a chance to chat with our guest.

Followed by a hands-on session where the group drew a magic circle on the floor with chalk, using methods explained in the talk.  We then used this circle to perform LBRP, Star Ruby and RESH.

Latterly some rehearsals in closed temple.

A very productive meeting.

Love is the law, love under will

Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law

The literary Influences of the Great Beast By Soror Alzbeth introduced us to the writers and poets that Crowley was influenced by, exploring poetry and prose with a brief word on Magic, Metaphysics and adventure.

LBRP, Star Ruby and RESH followed by a Helios Rite culminating in raising potent magical energy in temple and sending forth our petitions.

The Helios Rite is an ancient spell from the Greek Magical Papyri (PGM) that invokes Helios, the Greek sun god, as the ruler of the cosmos.

A break then other matters of body business were attended to. As always a busy meeting with plenty to do.

Love is the law, love under will

Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law

To mark the 121st anniversary of the reception of Liber AL vel Legis, commonly known as The Book of the Law, Regulus Oasis O.T.O. is proud to present a series of video readings of a unique and wondrous nature.

Received at noon on the 8th, 9th and 10th April 1904, in Cairo, Egypt, the three chapters of the book are attributed to the deities Nuit, Hadit, and Ra-Hoor-Khuit.

Today we hear the words of Ra-Hoor-Khuit.

Love is the law, love under will

 

Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law

To mark the 121st anniversary of the reception of Liber AL vel Legis, commonly known as The Book of the Law, Regulus Oasis O.T.O. is proud to present a series of video readings of a unique and wondrous nature.

Received at noon on the 8th, 9th and 10th April 1904, in Cairo, Egypt, the three chapters of the book are attributed to the deities Nuit, Hadit, and Ra-Hoor-Khuit.

Hark, once more beholden of another, hear the words of Nuit

Love is the law, love under will