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Sweet is Truth!!!

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

A great amount of information 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!!!

You are encouraged to regularly check back to this website for updates.

This website was last updated on:

Die Venus, Sol in Gemini, Luna in Cancer,
Anno IVxx (108) in the New Aeon of Horus
(May 25, 2012)

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 generally 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 links offered below:

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 of several writings speaking out as to how established religion has "hurt" (in certain ways) 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 Hierophants.
This is the second paper received in the Spirit of the Illuminati, which speaks of the True Hierophant 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 hierophants.
(Posted October 21, 2009) 

Extracts from the Magickal Diary of ALONThRA (An Evolving Document).
This project commenced November 15, 2009 and ended January 17, 2010.  This paper contains extracts from the Magickal Diary of the Scribe (during periods as ACh LA and ALONThRA), which expand upon the Teachings of the Sanctuary.  The newest entries are posted at the end of the linked document.
(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)

Rose Cross Ritual.
This paper provides a variant Rose Cross Ritual recommended in the Practices of the Sanctuary.  An Image of the Rose Cross is also provided at the link offered below to assist you in performing this Ritual and your Great Work.
Image of Rose Cross.
(Posted September 19, 2010)

An Invocation of the Holy Guardian Angel
This paper provides a detailed Ritual to invoke the Holy Guardian Angel using the Pentagram Formulae.
(Posted October 7, 2010)

Erecting Magickal Space (Cast Thy Circles Thrice About)
This paper provides a simple Ritual to erect Magickal Space, and teaches the important practices of casting Thy Magick Circles Thrice about, first by performing a simple Thelemic Pentagram Ritual followed by the Practices of Purifying and Consecrating your Holy Space.  This paper is particularly important to the Childe of Earth and others performing the initial Work of the First Order.
(Posted October 13, 2010)

First Order Ceremonial Ritual of Self-Initiation
This paper provides a Ritual of Self-Initiation for a Member of the First Order.  The Rite is designed to be performed at the commencement of the Work of the Childe of Yesod.  It provides the "Keys" to Initiation into the Mysteries of the First Order up to the Work of the Dominis Liminis.
(Posted just prior to Sol entering Scorpio, October 23, 2010)

Working with Stars & Symbols
(With Rites to Work with the Alchemical Markers, the Yitziratic Hexagrams, and any other Star or Symbol using the Spiral Dance)
This paper is extremely important to Members evolving from the First Order and into the Second Order.  It describes the Spiral Dance Working method, and provides other important Magickal formulae.  Specific rites are given to Work with the Alchemical Principles, the Yitziratic Hexagrams, and any other Star of Symbol. 
(Completed November 1, 2010 and posted November 2, 2010)

Understanding Initiation (Serving as a Hierophant)
This addresses every Aspirant's Holy Duty to serve as a Hierophant in the Great Work. 
(Posted November 7, 2010)

Second Order Ceremonial Initiation Rite
This paper sets forth a description of the Second Order Ceremonial Initiation Rite used at the Sanctuary. 
(Posted November 9, 2010)

Working with the Holy Hexagram (With a Universal Ritual of Invocation)
This paper speaks to the Nature of the Holy Hexagram, and offers a Universal Ritual of Invocation using the Holy Hexagrams which may be rightly used by any Member of the First or Second Order.   
(Posted November 14, 2010)

The Joy of Ceremonial Magick (with the Daily Prayers)
This paper speaks of the True Key to Ceremonial Magick given to us by Solomon the King, emphasizes the importance of making a Magickal projection each Day and offers a simple prayer for each Magickal Day to assist Members of the First and Second Orders in making their projections, and Working "in tune" with available Magickal Currents.   
(Posted November 28, 2010)

The Ritual of the Celestial Sphere
This paper provides a ceremonial method for invoking the Zodiacal Forces from the perspective of the lower Astral plane, and supplements the paper entitled the "Second Order Ceremonial Initiation Rite" by providing the Invocations for the Illumination of the Zodiacal Belt.   
(Posted December 4, 2010)

An Invocation of the Holy Guardian Angel (Using the Rose Cross)
This paper provides a Tiphareth-based rite to invoke the Holy Guardian Angel using the Rose Cross, once your Holy Guardian Angel has revealed It's Name to you.   
(Posted December 12, 2010)

Opening an Elemental Temple (Using the Traditional "Four Winds" Pentagram Formulae)
This paper provides a detailed ritual to open an Elemental Temple using the Traditional "Four Winds" Pentagram Formulae.  This will be particularly helpful to Members of the First Order in performing and accomplishing their Elemental Work.   
(Posted January 29, 2011)

Opening the Temple Using the Hexagram Formulae (To Work with a Sephira, Planet, Path or Zodiacal Sign)
This paper provides a detailed ritual to open the Temple using the Hexagram Formulae to Work with a specific Sephira, Planet, Path or Zodiacal Sign.  This will be particularly helpful to Members of the First Order and to the Childe of Tiphareth in performing and accomplishing these aspects of the Work.   
(Posted February 3, 2011)

Opening an Elemental Temple to Work with an Elemental Path (Using the Thelemic Pentagram Formulae)
This paper provides a detailed ritual to open an Elemental Temple to Work with a Path on the Yitziratic Tree of Life assigned a purely elemental attribution (i.e., the Paths of Tau (Earth), Shin (Fire), Maim (Water) and Aleph (Air), listed here in the order they would be experienced on the Way of Return).  This will be particularly helpful to Members of the First Order and to the Childe of Tiphareth in Working with these Paths.   
(Posted February 5, 2011)

A Word about the Tattwas
This paper describes how to Work with the Tattwas as an aspect of your Elemental Work.  It also stresses leaving no stone unturned in your Travels along the Royal Road.   
(Posted March 12, 2011)

The Holy Garments
This paper speaks to the Holy Garments to be worn in the Holy Work and throughout the Initiation Process.     
(Posted March 13, 2011)

The Enochian Pentagram Formulae
This paper provides further insight into the use of Enochian Magick in the Practices of the Sanctuary, and provides a simple Enochian Pentagram Ritual which is recommended to an Aspirant who is Working with the Path of Beth under Oath.   
(Posted December 9, 2011)


CURRENT AUGURIES:
The paper providing the Auguries received during the 2012 Vernal Equinox Ritual performed within the Sanctuary on behalf of IT's Aspirants and all of Nu's Children, and the Message Divined from them, are posted at the link provided below. 

The Auguries from the 2012 Vernal Equinox Ritual

PAST AUGURIES:
You are encouraged to review the papers offered 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 and your Great Work.  May these be a source of Inspiration and Guidance to you.

The Auguries from the 2011 Autumnal Equinox Ritual (With Words of Change from our Frater)
The Auguries from the 2011 Vernal Equinox Ritual
The Auguries from the 2010 Autumnal Equinox Ritual (The Revelation of the Nos Astrum - The Holy Fourth Order)
The Auguries from the 2010 Vernal Equinox Ritual. 
The Auguries from the 2009 Autumnal Equinox Ritual (Including an Operation to Purify & Consecrate the Ruach). 
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.
 

MAGICKAL IMAGES & GRAPHICS:
The following is a link to a file with a host of Magickal images and graphics.  Images of the Stele of Revealing are included.  The Elemental Pentagrams and many other Stars, Symbols and Magickal Signs and Names are illustrated to assist you in performing your Holy Rites.  Other files are offered simply to assist you in having fun with your Magickal Practice, so you may create images which continually remind you of the Great Work in progress.

Magickal Images & Graphics

ABOUT 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 Nu, 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 humbly operated by Frater N· .·A.· . (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, Nu'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!!!

Frater N· .·A.· . 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 Frater 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 Frater 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 Frater and his wife were legally hand-fasted by Lady Zara and Azaradel on the evening of the New Moon on February 20, 2004.    

Our Frater lives just outside of Albany, New York with his beloved 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 & SERVICES

As of November 11, 2011 (11.11.11), the Sanctuary is no longer accepting applications for membership.  However, We remain available to assist Aspirants with their Great Work.  As in the past, there are no charges of any sort for any services offered through the Sanctuary.  We Work from Holy Duty and with Great Joy to assist those who are Traveling the Royal Road of Initiation. 

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.