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Dear Brothers, Sisters, and Friends, Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law. As we close in on the end of the year and life once again begins to wrest itself from winter’s grasp, it’s time to start putting together a new issue of Lion & Serpent. I’d like to share with you a couple of new goals we’ve set for the coming year. In the past year that I’ve served as the editor for L&S, I’ve been impressed by the quality and quantity of creative works generated by our community. We’ve been able to continue the tradition of using L&S to showcase our eclectic culture by publishing very fine research, creative pieces, ritual, and visual art that reflects myriad facets of Sekhet-Maat Lodge and the broader Thelemic community in Portland. Some people have added to their long history of contribution to our journal by offering still more pieces to publish; others have made their very first of hopefully many more submissions. This year I would like to see each of these directions taken a step further. To further diversify the material, we have set a goal of attracting submissions from six new contributors over the next four quarterly issues. Conversely, in order to encourage persistence, we have another goal of establishing one more regular written column that will have an installment in each issue. We hope to use these goals as fuel to drive us toward increasing the quality of our publication and likewise to encourage our community’s members to apply the fervency of desire and the discipline of attention to connect with and share that which demands creation. Now is the time to finish up that essay on the hidden influence of Aleister Crowley in the work of Gilles Deleuze, or to submit a proposal to write a “Conversations with Choronzon” advice column, or send a chapter excerpt from the novel you’re writing. Or maybe you have new artwork that you think would make an arresting cover. Send it in now! Submission deadline is Sol in 0° Pisces (February 18th). The issue release date is the vernal equinox, Sol in 0° Aries. Please check out the details and submission guidelines at: http://sekhetmaat.com/wiki/Journal/Submit Love is the law, love under will. Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law. Join us Saturday, March 6 for two talks by visiting Bishop T Omphalos of the Valley of Trondheim, Norway, followed by a reception in the evening with wine, beer, and hors d’oeuvres. Tau Omphalos’ lectures on March 6 will include two that are open to the public: The first of these is entitled, ‘A Sword in my Hand: The War-Machine of the Great Beast 666.’ In this talk, The Very Illustrious Sir Knight Omphalos, VII° will treat the history and the function of O.T.O. from its beginning, through the Equinox era, To Mega Therion’s attainment of the Grade of Magus and subsequent fallout with Theodor Reuss. After that, we follow his assumption of the Grade of Ipsissimus, becoming the Outer Head of O.T.O. and the revisions to his plans late in his life. It will track the evolution of his ideas about O.T.O. and trace them to the specific Initiations and tribulations that informed this evolution. Tau Omphalos will also present materials hitherto unpublished, offering much insight and a few startling revelations about the plans the Great Beast 666 had for his war-engine and how this relates to the three Grades of the Order of Thelema. The second is called, ‘Step into the Sunlight: Monasticism in the New Aeon.’ In this talk, Tau Omphalos unfolds the deep study he has made of the training program that the Great Beast 666 outlined for the novice who wishes to become a Knight-Monk of Thelema, where, freed from the bed of Procrustes, he can live in harmony with the Law of Thelema. Though the lecture is open for all individuals, this talk discusses the complete spiritual work to be undertaken from the Minerval through the Fifth Degree, crowning one above and beyond his fellow men as a Knight-Monk of Thelema. We also will have a bonus class, open to the public from T Omphalos on the preceding Tuesday evening, March 2, entitled, “The Revelation of the New Aeon: an introduction to the Law of Thelema,” which will discuss the origin, theology, ethics, and culture of Thelema. Moreover, on other days that week he will offer additional talks for initiates only. Stay tuned for complete details! T Omphalos will only make two stops on his tour: one in Salem, MA, and one here. Don’t miss it! Love is the law, love under will. Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law. Join us Saturday, March 6 for two talks by visiting Bishop T Omphalos of the Valley of Trondheim, Norway, followed by a reception in the evening with wine, beer, and hors d’oeuvres. Tau Omphalos’ lectures on March 6 will include two that are open to the public: The first of these is entitled, ‘A Sword in my Hand: The War-Machine of the Great Beast 666.’ In this talk, The Very Illustrious Sir Knight Omphalos, VII° will treat the history and the function of O.T.O. from its beginning, through the Equinox era, To Mega Therion’s attainment of the Grade of Magus and subsequent fallout with Theodor Reuss. After that, we follow his assumption of the Grade of Ipsissimus, becoming the Outer Head of O.T.O. and the revisions to his plans late in his life. It will track the evolution of his ideas about O.T.O. and trace them to the specific Initiations and tribulations that informed this evolution. Tau Omphalos will also present materials hitherto unpublished, offering much insight and a few startling revelations about the plans the Great Beast 666 had for his war-engine and how this relates to the three Grades of the Order of Thelema. The second is called, ‘Step into the Sunlight: Monasticism in the New Aeon.’ In this talk, Tau Omphalos unfolds the deep study he has made of the training program that the Great Beast 666 outlined for the novice who wishes to become a Knight-Monk of Thelema, where, freed from the bed of Procrustes, he can live in harmony with the Law of Thelema. Though the lecture is open for all individuals, this talk discusses the complete spiritual work to be undertaken from the Minerval through the Fifth Degree, crowning one above and beyond his fellow men as a Knight-Monk of Thelema. We also will have a bonus class, open to the public from T Omphalos on the preceding Tuesday evening, March 2, entitled, “The Revelation of the New Aeon: an introduction to the Law of Thelema,” which will discuss the origin, theology, ethics, and culture of Thelema. Moreover, on other days that week he will offer additional talks for initiates only. Stay tuned for complete details! T Omphalos will only make two stops on his tour: one in Salem, MA, and one here. Don’t miss it! Love is the law, love under will. The winter solstice issue of Sekhet-Maat Lodge’s official journal, “Lion & Serpent,” is now available. Contents include:  - Beauty by Aleister Crowley
- Elocution Magick by Κηαβϛ Καοϛ
- Sekhet (I) by Aleister Crowley
- God’s Muse by Sr. Daphna Kohn
- The Rended Veil by Fr. Hrumachis
- Plumage by Liv Rainey- Smith
- Paean to Capricorn by Br. Obelos
- Symbolism of the Creed by Fr. Ίακχος ט
- The Starry Sky by Sr. Theodora
- While You Were Sleeping by Andropos Troy
- Liber LXV Series (part 2) by Dathan
Printed issues (with full-quality artwork) and free PDF downloads are available via L&S homepage. This is the last issue of volume 14. Beginning with volume 15, anyone can sponsor our work and have your name recorded for the ages in print for as little as $10.
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Salutation on All Points of the Triangle;
Respect to the Order.
To all whom it may concern: Greeting and Health.
Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law.
Thelema in Portland, Oregon 
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- Calendar of Events : A complete overview of all our scheduled events.
- Upcoming Special Events : Guest lectures, workshops, holiday celebrations, and other special events are listed here. See also: Past Special Events.
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- Initiation : Initiation is offered on a quarterly basis. Here you will find an introduction to the process of initiation at Sekhet-Maat Lodge, links to more detailed explanations, and Frequently Asked Questions about the guest-level initiation, the Minerval Degree.
- Ecclesiastical Rites : Find out more about Ecclesia Gnostica Catholica, baptism and confirmation, and our weekly celebration of the Gnostic Mass.
- Education : We have a number of educational opportunities every week, including classes, forum discussions, and workshops. Learn about them here.
- Attendance Policies : Some of our events are not open to the public. Read about our attendance policies so that you will know what you can attend.
Creations
- Journal : Our official journal, Lion & Serpent, featuring essays, reviews, rituals, poetry, and artwork by local initiates.
- Rituals : Original rituals written and performed by local initiates.
- Feasts : We feast often! Read about some of our menus and see photos of some of the more memorable spreads.
- Documents : Pertinent writings of Aleister Crowley, addresses by local officers, and other documents of interest.
- Store : Pick yourself up a vial of homemade Abramelin oil, and browse through our vast collection of books, posters, apparel, mugs, stickers, postcards and more.
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Organization
 Main entrance of Lodge in March, 2008 e.v., with the Wand of the Chief Adept. - Goals : Our annual goals as presented to the Electoral College, with current status of each.
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