Pentagram Gravemarker Approved: The U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (USDVA) has finally approved the symbol of the Pagan Pentacle to be used on the grave markers of soldiers who have served in the armed forces of the United States.

A settlement was reached between the representatives of the community of the Pagan faith and the USDVA, wherein the ancient symbol of the Pentagram was added to the official list of “emblems of belief”.

Wiccan Lawsuit Filed: Noted Wiccan High Priestess, Selena Fox of the Circle Sanctuary in Barneveld, Wisconsin was listed as a Plaintiff on the lawsuit. Fox and others fought the important legal battle on behalf of eleven US families who have patiently been awaiting for the approval of the markers.

Reverend Barry W. Lynn, Director of Americans for Separation of Church and State, was quoted as saying, “This settlement has forced the Bush Administration into acknowledging that there are no second class religions in America, including among our nation’s veterans.” I couldn’t agree more.

As a result of the success of the lawsuit in favor of the Wiccans, other cases of a similar nature will be soon be resolved as well.

First Amendment Rights: In my opinion, the Pagans have had their First Amendment rights violated by the very government for which they unselfishly gave their lives! At least now, the fallen Pagans who died for freedom have finally merited justice — despite the fact that it had to be fought for in such an unnecessary fashion.

The Symbol of the Pentagram: The symbol of the Pentacle (also commonly called, a Pentagram) is a five-pointed star, which has been used for centuries as a symbol representing the five elements of Spirit, Air, Fire, Water and Earth. The Pentagram, when used as a symbol of the Satanic faith is typically shown with the top-most point, facing downward. Still, it shouldn’t matter what faith a soldier is, as long as he does his job.

The Pentagon vs. The Pentagram: Remember that many of the founding fathers of the United States were Freemasons, and Metaphysicians. They chose the symbol of the 5-pointed star for the fact that it stood for spiritual balance.

How interesting that our government ultimately decided to pervert the sacred aspect of this ancient holy symbol of the Goddess and use it to personify the energies of War, and everything the Goddess stands against. I suppose it’s okay for the government to use the power of this symbol, but it’s not permissible to be used as a symbol by the very people who live according to the principles of the God and Goddess.

Adding insult to injury, I find it interesting that the engine of War, i.e., The Pentagon is a building constructed in the shape of the interior of a 5-pointed star. In fact, the very word “Pentagon”, means “5-sided”. Talk about hypocrisy!

Stars on the American Flag: No matter what faith you are, as an American citizen you pledge allegiance to the US flag that has always been adorned with 5-pointed stars. I guess we should be glad that nobody has decided to take the stars off the US flag! I hope this gives you all something to think about.

Congratulations and Thanks: I offer congratulations to Ms. Fox, and the families who have won such an important victory — not just for Pagans everywhere, but for people of all faiths. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Wiccan soldiers for sacrificing their lives to protect our great nation. Blessed Be!

In honor of the great Goddess, Gaia — I offer a poem in her honor.

Gaia

From the depths of Chaos, born
Unexplained, your origin
Bringer of first Earthly morn
Offspring of what has never been

With a consort, Love — his name
A child to fill Eternity
Brought forth Uranus to tame
A cosmos emanating forth from Thee

Creatrix of the Universe
By celestial intercourse
Thus were Earth and Heaven made
From strange start, Foundation laid

Birthing Pontus, her own mate
Cleaving mountains, forests wild
in Lovers’ bliss, Uranian fate
gave life to scores of godly child

Uranus, stung by what he’d wrought
Decided to destroy the life
Of what Gaia’s love begot
He sought to wield Atropos’ knife

Gaia begged the Titans give
Their help that all her children live
Thus, she gave the sickle to
Young Cronos, his own father slew

When Cronos gained his father’s age
Just like his father, he too grew
To despise the young gods, rage
The curse of Uranus came true

Like his father, soon exiled
His sibling gods to Tartarus
In jealous rage, he slew his child
As prophesied by Uranus

Time and again, the father tries
To destroy Gaia’s gift
Casts down the child, who fearfully cries
The one divine love tries to lift

Oh, jealous gods and men beware
Of Gaia, have a care
To respect our earthly home
the only one we’ve ever known

And on this special day give praise
To Her upon whose face you gaze
For ’tis truth, these words I say
One day within her arms we’ll lay

(Voxx Voltair © 2007)

Happy Birthday to the most beautiful Mother in the Universe. Literally!

Please take care of our Mother, Gaia! Let’s do what it takes to honor our home, our planet. There is no place like Earth anywhere else in the Universe.

Yes, there may be planets with water, with life, with an atmosphere — but it will never be like Earth. This is the place we were all born … where we’ve experienced, joy, laughter, childhood. Where we’ve gained experience as to what it means to be human.

So, even though there may be a myriad of other planetary places to exist, we will never experience being human, anywhere but here. Take a minute to say a prayer of thanks for all that you’ve been privileged to experience on our fair, majestic planet. Let’s do what we can to ensure that our beautiful planet will heal from all the injustices we’ve perpetrated against Her.

Whatever religion you are … even if you don’t believe in any particular faith, you certainly must admit that this is the best place to be. I’m sure even Richard Dawkins would agree with me on at least this point. Do what you can to make this world a more beautiful place. Io Gaia!

Do What Thou Wilt Shall Be the Whole of the Law!

Today, Thelemites are celebrating the Feast of The Third Day of the Writing of The Book of The Law, which was channeled by The Master Therion (aka Aleister Crowley), by his Holy Guardian Angel, Aiwass — the Messenger of the current Aeon of Horus, The Crowned and Conquering Child.

History of the Book of The Law: See the previous entry for the history of this prophetic book.

The Book of the Law, Feast of the 3rd Day of Writing: The Book of the Law was written in three consecutive days, starting on April 8th, 9th and 10th, in 1904, e.v., and was psychically dictated to Crowley between the hours of Noon to 1:00 pm, during that 3-day period. Today, on April 10th, is celebrated as the Third Day that Crowley channeled the first Thelemic Holy Book. On the First Day, Crowley channeled the words of the Egyptian Sky Goddess, Nuit. On the Second Day, Crowley channeled the words of the Egyptian God, Hadit. Today, is the anniversary of the day that he channeled the Third, and final chapter, whose words were inspired by Ra-Hoor-Khuit, the God of War.

Suggested Thelemic Rituals: Some suggestions for attuning yourself to the 93rd Current would be to perform the listed Thelemic Rituals during this extra magickal time of the Thelemic year:

• Reading and/or Writing of Chapter 1,2, or 3 (depending on the day);
• Liber Resh (Four times per day, for all three days);
• The Lesser Banishing Ritual of the Pentagram (before “Resh”);
• Reciting “Will” at each meal;
• Greater Invocation of the Pentagram (once per day)
• Liber Reguli (at least once per day, for all three days);
• Mass of the Phoenix (once per day, or at least once on Day 3);
• Practice of Liber E and Liber O.
• Sex Magick (all three days, and then some!)

How I Celebrated Today: Personally, I spent the hour between Noon and 1PM typing out the entirety of Chapter III. I do this every year, (sometimes writing the chapters out in long-hand), and it really gives me a magickal charge. It seems going through the action of writing this book for myself, really lets me feel and see for myself what Aiwass is really trying to communicate through the writing of this Book.

Read the The Book of the Law in its entirety on my Magickal School Site by clicking the link. It’s also a great idea to just simply buy a copy by using the Amazon links above, at the beginning of this entry.

More Celebrations: Tonight at midnight will conclude my celebration of the three Feast Days of the Writing of the Book of the Law. Please visit my Magickal Forum, where I will be posting special Astrology Charts and Articles about Thelema, and the work of The Master Therion.

Love is the Law; Love Under Will!

Do What Thou Wilt Shall Be the Whole of the Law!

Today, Thelemites are celebrating the Feast of The Second Day of the Writing of The Book of The Law, which was channeled by The Master Therion (aka Aleister Crowley), by his Holy Guardian Angel, Aiwass — the Messenger of the current Aeon of Horus, The Crowned and Conquering Child.

History of the Book of The Law: See the previous entry for the history of this prophetic book.

The Book of the Law, Feast of the 2nd Day of Writing: The Book of the Law was written in three consecutive days, starting on April 8th, 9th and 10th, in 1904, e.v., and was psychically dictated to Crowley between the hours of Noon to 1:00 pm, during that 3-day period. Today, on April 9th, is celebrated as the Second Day that Crowley channeled the first Thelemic Holy Book. On the First Day, Crowley channeled the words of the Egyptian Sky Goddess, Nuit. Today, is the anniversary of the day that he channeled the Second Chapter, whose words were inspired by Hadit, the Sky God, the consort of the Goddess Nuit.

Suggested Thelemic Rituals: Some suggestions for attuning yourself to the 93rd Current would be to perform the listed Thelemic Rituals during this extra magickal time of the Thelemic year:

• Reading and/or Writing of Chapter 1,2, or 3 (depending on the day);
• Liber Resh (Four times per day, for all three days);
• The Lesser Banishing Ritual of the Pentagram (before “Resh”);
• Reciting “Will” at each meal;
• Greater Invocation of the Pentagram (once per day)
• Liber Reguli (at least once per day, for all three days);
• Mass of the Phoenix (once per day, or at least once on Day 3);
• Practice of Liber E and Liber O.
• Sex Magick (all three days, and then some!)

How I Celebrated Today: Personally, I spent the hour between Noon and 1PM typing out the entirety of Chapter II. I do this every year, (sometimes writing the chapters out in long-hand), and it really gives me a magickal charge. It seems going through the action of writing this book for myself, really lets me feel and see for myself what Aiwass is really trying to communicate through the writing of this Book.

Read the The Book of the Law in its entirety on my Magickal School Site by clicking the link. It’s also a great idea to just simply buy a copy by using the Amazon links above, at the beginning of this entry.

More Celebrations: I will be adding another special post tomorrow, as I continue to celebrate this most magickal time of the Thelemic New Year. Please visit my Magickal Forum, where I will be posting special Astrology Charts and Articles about Thelema, and the work of The Master Therion.

Love is the Law; Love Under Will!