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For those drawn to the hidden currents of magick and spirituality, the path is often obscured by a bewildering array of esoteric orders. Testimonies reveal a landscape fraught with potential pitfalls, from ego traps and power-hungry individuals to outright deception.
Here’s a breakdown of some popular options and what to consider:
- Masonry, Rosicrucian, Golden Dawn, Thelema, AA, OTO, Fraternitas Saturni, Temple of Set, Chaos magick: These represent a spectrum of traditions, each with its own focus and potential benefits. However, sources warn against blindly jumping into any order without careful consideration.
Potential Dangers and How to Avoid Them
- “Gay Preferences”: Some individuals express concern about the prevalence of homosexual practices within certain orders. Whether this is a valid concern or mere prejudice, it highlights the importance of thoroughly researching an order’s values and practices before committing.
- Gatekept Knowledge: Many fraternities are accused of hoarding knowledge that can be readily accessed through independent study. Joining solely for access to information may be a waste of time and resources.
- Ego Worship: Some orders may inadvertently fuel the ego rather than fostering genuine spiritual growth. Look for traditions that emphasize humility, selflessness, and service to others.
- Black Magick Attacks: Individuals have shared stories of being targeted by black magick from within their own orders after making spiritual progress. This underscores the need for caution and self-protection on the spiritual path.
- Mindrape: The danger of being “mindraped” within certain organizations has been expressed.
Recommendations for the Aspiring Initiate
- Start with Self-Study: Several sources suggest that independent study of yoga, meditation, and chaos magick can provide a solid foundation before joining any order.
- Chaos Magick: Chaos Magick is recommended to exploit the power of both, spiritual growth and material achievement.
- Michael Ford’s Teachings: Pairing Chaos Magick with Michael Ford’s teachings will lead to more spiritual growth.
- Focus on Personal Growth: Define the demons and spirits as your consciousness.
- Consider the OTO: The OTO (Ordo Templi Orientis) is presented as a good starting point, offering a diverse community and a focus on personal transformation through life experience.
- Golden Dawn: The Golden Dawn is a more advanced order, but some lodges may require prior experience in magick.
- Avoid Normie Traps: Be wary of orders that are overly focused on superficial rituals or material gain.
- Temple of Set: Temple of Set is perceived as serious and decent, but also pay to join.
- Develop Power and Aggression: Cultivate a predatory mindset to protect yourself from potential attacks.
The Importance of Intention
Ultimately, the choice of whether or not to join an esoteric order is a personal one. However, it is crucial to approach the decision with caution, discernment, and a clear understanding of your own intentions. If your goal is genuine spiritual growth and service to others, be wary of organizations that prioritize power, control, or ego gratification.
The path to enlightenment is a solitary journey. Those who seek to manipulate or control others through magick are ultimately serving their own ego, not the divine. True magick is about self-transformation and the manifestation of one’s true will, not the domination of others.
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