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Sweet is Truth!!!

We welcome you to the ever evolving website for the Thelemic Order and Sanctuary of Thoth. 

A great deal of material is offered below.  Enjoy and Be Joyous in the Work.  Truth Triumphs!!!

Consider also the following quote from the Key of Solomon the King -

"Wisdom chaseth away Phantoms, and enables us to communicate with the Superior Spirits by the contemplation of the Laws of Nature and the study of the Holy Numbers."

Strong is the Light!!!

This website was last updated on:

Die Sol, Sol in Capricorn, Luna in Aquarius,
Anno IVxvii (105) in the New Aeon of Horus
(January 17, 2010)

THE SANCTUARY'S SYSTEM OF INITIATION

The Sanctuary's System of Initiation is based on a series of Oaths of Initiation, some relating to the Sephiroth, and others relating to the Paths, on the Qabalistic Tree of Life.  These are discussed in the Guide to the Oaths of Initiation, which tells a story of Initiation (and, for this reason, is best to be read in its entirety).  The Guide also provides fairly detailed information on how to structure your work using the Oaths of Initiation.  These are designed to be used in tandem with the Ritual of the Stars, which is an evolved (and evolving) form of ritual described in the Scroll of the Ritual of the Stars. 

Offered at the following link is the first e-version of the Book entitled The System of Initiation and Initial Teachings of the Sanctuary of Thoth.  The Book is a comprehensive source of the Initial Work of the Sanctuary.  Included in the Book are the following papers and documents:

An End to Suffering (Insights from Buddhism) 
A Call to Nuit (An Invocation of the Star Goddess)
The Formulae of the Sphere (The Magick Circle)
The Purification & Consecration of the Sphere (Suggestions for the Newcomer)
The Scroll of the Ritual of the Stars
The Guide to the Oaths of Initiation
The Oaths of Initiation for the Sephiroth
The Oaths of Initiation for the Paths
The Holy Oil
A Charge (Applied in the context of preparing some Incense)
The Ritual of the Crown
The Scroll of the Pentagram Formula for the First Order
A Note Regarding the Hexagram Formulae for the First and Second Orders
Rites of Initiation for the Sephiroth
A Note Regarding Astrology
The Daily Conjurations
The Invocations (The Formula of Invocation)
An Invocation of Ra
An Invocation of Thoth
An Invocation of Isis
An invocation of Amoun
An Invocation of Horus
An Invocation of Hathoor
A Ritual to Celebrate the Festival of the Equinox
The Magick Weapons (Aids in Evolution)
The Adepti Signs (Including those of the Virgin Daughter)
Spirit's Journey into Manifestation
The Face of Spirit (Given in the context of the Thelemic Pantheon)
The Unveiling of Nuit (The Star Goddess)
The Blade & The Chalice (Revealed in the context of the Thelemic Pantheon)
The Arrow (Most Holy, Showing the Way)
The Sword & The Caduceus (The Evolution of the Childe)
The Return Journey (A Story from the Atu of Thoth on the Way of Return), including “Rituals for Path Working” as an appendix
An Account of the 30 Aires
Wearing the Crown (The Purpose of your Life)
Conclusion (with a Prayer to Nuit)

Although links to the individual papers and documents included in the Book are also provided above (though these are to original versions which may vary slightly from those included in the Book), Aspirants are encouraged to go to the Book for final versions and to review its entire contents.  A cover-to-cover read of the Book will plant seeds of Holiness in the Sphere of the Aspirant which will germinate and grow as perspective changes.

To assist your review of the Book, a brief description of each paper and document included in the Book may be found at the beginning of the Book.  This will assist Aspirants in finding portions of the Book that may directly relate to the present nature of their Work.

In offering this System of Initiation, we seek to reach and initiate more Children than have thus far been reached by other magickal orders and religious establishments which have previously manifested.  We are guided that this can be done by dispensing with some old ways, and bringing in a fresh approach which is more in tune with our times.  Our Work is to assist with the magickal, spiritual and material evolution of mankind by providing an Approach to Initiation which is healthy, balanced and focused, and usable by all no matter what religious background you may have or come from.

OTHER PAPERS:
The following papers are not included in the Book and may be accessed only through the given links on this website:

The Perfect Vessel.  
This paper, in brief terms, summarizes the Nature and Spirit of the Great Work of the Children of Earth, which is accomplished by evolving as a perfect vessel for the Divinity which indwells and moves you.
(Posted October 1, 2009)

Reveal Thy Self & Thy Work.
This short paper speaks of the simple and direct process of communing with the Divine about your Life and Work.
(Posted October 4, 2009)

A New Current Arises (The Spirit of the Illuminati).
This is the first paper of what will likely be several papers directly speaking out as to how established religion has "hurt" the magickal, spiritual and material evolution of mankind, and the need to move beyond established religion.  Let there be Justice and Love, and the obstacles to True Initiation  removed so the Children may rightly evolve.
(Posted October 20, 2009)

The True Heirophants.
This is the second paper received in the Spirit of the Illuminati, which speaks of the True Heirophant within as your only True Source of Spiritual Guidance and your True Initiator, and the importance of Aspirants stepping away from organized religion and false heirophants.
(Posted October 21, 2009) 

Extracts from the Magickal Diary of ALONThRA (An Evolving Document).
This project commenced November 15, 2009, and is a continuing project.  This paper will be updated periodically with extracts from the Magickal Diary of the Scribe, to expand upon the Teachings of the Sanctuary.  The newest entries are posted at the end of the linked document.
(Posted November 15, 2009 and last updated January 17, 2010)

The Eye in the Triangle (A Supplement to "The Daily Conjurations").
This paper provides information about the Holy Symbol of the Eye in the Triangle, its place on the Stairway to Heaven and accessing the Highest of Planes, supplementing the paper entitled "The Daily Conjurations" offered above.
(Posted November 21, 2009)

Liberty & The Zen Experience.
This paper speaks to True Liberty in Action and the Glory of God shining through the Children in the Holy Work.
(Posted December 5, 2009)


CURRENT AUGURIES:
The following paper tells of the Auguries received during the Autumnal Equinox Ritual performed at the Sanctuary on behalf of all of the Children, provides a Qabalistic analysis of the Auguries and offers other information, which you are encouraged to review to consider how this information may assist you in your Great Work for the remainder of the present Zodiacal Year and otherwise.

The Auguries from the 2009 Autumnal Equinox Ritual (Including an Operation to Purify & Consecrate the Ruach). 

PAST AUGURIES:
You are encouraged to review the papers below analyzing and discussing the Auguries received during prior Equinox Celebrations for a discussion of the magickal formulae contained therein and to gain further insight into the Initiation Process.  May these be a source of inspiration and guidance to you.

The Auguries from the 2009 Vernal Equinox Ritual (Including a discussion of the Supreme Ritual & Sex Magick).
The Auguries for the 2008 Autumnal Equinox.
The Auguries for the 2008 Vernal Equinox.

THE SANCTUARY OF THOTH

The Sanctuary of Thoth is a Portal of Initiation into the Great Order of the Universe, where Magick lives not in faith but in certainty!  We practice the Hermetic sciences, and assist others in learning the Royal Art and Science of Magick to perform and accomplish their Great Work.

    Why Thoth? Our response is who else is more appropriate given our goals.  Thoth, Hermes or Mercury is the winged and vital intelligence of the Gods.   He is the Fool, the Magus and the Hermit.  He is the Wisdom of the Creator, the Logos or the Word.  Being divine thought itself, He transcends all bounds of time and space.  He is also the Master of Magick, and the patron of all those who seek to develop and ascend magickally and spiritually. 

We cherish and adore the Great Goddess Nuit, as the One True God and the True Hierophant of this New Aeon.  There is No-God, No-One, No-Thing but Her.  All are aspects of Her, our Beloved Lady of the Stars.  We are Her Children.  The Sanctuary assists in the evolution and healing of Her Children.

So much information is available to us.  We attempt to sift through this information at the Sanctuary of Thoth, and work with the true "keys" to understanding Magick and Initiation.  Our practices are Thelemic, Enochian, Solomonic and Wiccan.  We also recommend tantrik yoga practices, as well as the teachings of such Illuminated texts as the I-Ching, the Tao-Te Ching, the Bhagavad Gita and the Upanishads (among others).

We work with many Systems of Initiation concentrated into one.  Here is where the hard work begins. To even begin to develop magickally or spiritually, an aspirant must go through a purification process.  This is easier said than done.  (We speak from experience!)  For how can you command anything if you are not in control of yourself?  So much can be learned if we just stop and listen.  Therein is Great Mystery!  Learning basic meditative practices is a must.  If we combine these skills with the ritual practices of the Sanctuary, they help provide a practical and balanced System of Initiation.

      The practice of Magick inherently requires a deep understanding of Astrology (not for purposes of divination, but to understand the energies available to work with in our rites).  Understanding Astrology is also necessary to truly understand Tarot.  The teachings of the Tarot, or the Book of Thoth, are yet another true "key" which we work with at the Sanctuary of Thoth (not for purposes of divination, but as a part of the System of Initiation we offer).

        The Sanctuary of Thoth is located near Albany, New York, and offers ceremonial initiations and other services to serious aspirants of the Great Work.  Members of the Sanctuary of Thoth are not required to contribute membership dues or donations, and there are no charges for initiations or for any other services offered by the Sanctuary.  Membership in the Sanctuary is entirely free.

    The Sanctuary of Thoth is humbly operated by ALONThRA (Brian Goldstein).

By the virtues and powers of these symbols
and words, may the most beneficial, powerful and
correct energies of Thoth, Hermes and Mercury be
drawn into, and bless and consecrate, Nuit's Children
in their travels along the Royal Road, and
 empower our workings and understanding of Magick, to
enable us to develop magickally and spiritually unto
the Highest, without harm to anyone, including ourselves.

8 times 8
So mote it be!!!
ABRAHADABRA!!!

ACh LA ("ACh" means Brother) is part of a magickal lineage from Aleister Crowley.  The Sanctuary of Thoth was originally established under the Thelemic Order of the Golden Dawn (Order of the T.·.G.·.D.·.), which our Brother served as Hierophant for several years.   The Sanctuary continues to evolve as an independent Portal of Initiation into the Great Order of the Universe, in furtherance of the Great Work of Thelema.

Our Brother was also a Priest of the Coven of Akhelarre in Salem, Massachusetts, which trains and initiates Priests and Priestesses in the Alexandrian/Gardnerian/Celtic and hereditary lineages of British Traditional Witchcraft.  Azaradel and Lady Zara are the High Priest and High Priestess of the Coven of Akhelarre.  Our Brother and his wife were legally hand-fasted by Lady Zara and Azaradel on the evening of the New Moon on February 20, 2004 e.v.    

Our Brother lives just outside of Albany, New York with his wife and three beautiful children.  He is a lawyer by profession.

You may contact the Sanctuary of Thoth by writing to:
contact@sanctuaryofthoth.com

MEMBERSHIP

A Childe who is 18 years of age or older may apply for Membership in the Sanctuary. 

To apply for membership, simply send an email message to the address given above.  Please include in your email your legal name and date of birth, an email and regular mailing address, and a telephone number (if you would like to be contacted by telephone).   If you have already taken an Oath of Initiation (using the Sanctuary's System of Initiation or any other System of Initiation), please describe your progress in relation to the Oath.  Please also explain in your email why you are applying for membership. 

Applications will be accepted as so moved by the Goddess.  If your application is accepted, you will be contacted in all due course.  If you have applied for membership and have not received a response after a Solar Cycle or two (it takes time to process applications), you are encouraged to reapply after waiting for a period.

Ceremonial initiation will be offered to sincere aspirants of the Great Work.  If you are interested in ceremonial initiation, please indicate so in your correspondence with the Sanctuary.

Of course, aspirants may use the Sanctuary's System of Initiation without applying for membership or becoming Members.  If you would like to be added to the Sanctuary's e-mailing list, please write to us and state your intent.

All Children of our Great Goddess Nuit are encouraged to review and use the information available on this website to assist in their Great Work.

May you partake in the great and powerful energies of our Patron, and find Wisdom and Love, for Wisdom is Magick, and Love is the Law, Love under Will.