IMA Brujo AMA.

Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law.

1: You claim that you've read through all of Crowley's system and through self-work became an 8=3...what time frame did occur in? That is to say, from reading Book of Lies to successfully reaching the city of the pyramids, how long did that take you? Also, I'm assuming you're claiming K&C of the HGA and adepthood. What was that like for you and how long did that (K&C) take?

2: As you describe it you have branched out significantly from Thelema proper, which I think happens to all accomplished Thelemic Magicians for similar reasons. As you are now, what's your take on Crowley, Liber AL vel Legis, and Thelema? Having experienced the attainments of the A.'.A.'. system, do you find the system to have been worth the pursuit? Why/why not? 3: Have you ever been initiated in or directly involved with any Occult Orders? If so, which ones, what was your experience? Why did you leave/stay? If you've never been involved with one, why?

4: Who are your top 5 favorite Occultists/Magicians?

5: What is your recommended starting point with Magick to a blank-slate beginner? What advice would you give to a beginner?

6: What have been some of the most intense magical phenomena/results/workings you yourself have ever taken part in/experienced?

7: What are your top 5 favorite books on Magick/Esoteric Philosophy/Occultism?

8: Many theories pervade occultism as to how Magick "works." These range from the medieval belief in dualism and doctrines of infernal/divine intercession, through a gamut of monistic ether theories, and includes modern theories ranging from quantum mechanics to the purely psychological Jungian perspective. Accepting that no Magick-user to date has discerned a viable "ultimate response" to these various theories, and accepting your response as nothing more than a current "working hypothesis," how do you think Magick "works?" What do you believe are the implications of your hypothesis, and how does that affect your practice?

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