Final exam

Question 1

What is the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn?

Answer 1

Organization devoted to the study of occult, metaphysics, and paranormal

Question 2

What are the Influences of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn?

Answer 2

Kabbalah (the belief of deeper hidden meaning in the Torah), Enochian magic, 4 classical elements (Earth, Water, Fire, and Air), and other esoteric (niche, secret) traditions

Question 3

What is the first order of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn?

Answer 3

Esoteric (niche, secret) philosophy, astrology, tarot

Question 4

What is the second order of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn?

Answer 4

Scrying (looking at objects to find meaning), astral travel (intentional out-of-body experience), alchemy

Question 5

What is the third order of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn?

Answer 5

Secret chiefs who control the lower orders

Question 6

What is the battle of Blythe Road?

Answer 6

Incident in which Aleister Crowley occupied the Golden Dawn’s most important ceremonial ground and armory at Blythe Road, setting off a conflict within the cabal which he used to destroy it

Question 7

What does “Do What Thou Wilt” mean?

Answer 7

Followers of Theleme should follow their true path and find their will. Some are superior and should be allowed to do what they want

Question 8

What is Wicca Rede?

Answer 8

Statement that provides the key moral system of Wicca (An it harm none, do what you will: do what you want as long as it doesn’t harm others)

Question 9

What is the Threefold Law?

Answer 9

Law explaining that no matter what you do magically, it will come back to you threefold (triple). Used to prevent negative magic and protect new witches.

Question 10

What does Wicca mean?

Answer 10

Old English for Sorcerer, Sorceress

Question 11

What is the invention of tradition?

Answer 11

Creating a tradition and pretending it is old

Question 12

What is operation cone of power?

Answer 12

Magical assault on Hitler’s mind that occured in the forest in order to defend their country

Question 13

What is an athame?

Answer 13

Two-sided ritual knife that is used to direct energy while drawing the circle (masculine symbol)

Question 14

What is drawing the circle?

Answer 14

Ritual in which you have to stay in a protective circle while a certain action would be performed

Question 15

What are the 7 dimensions of religion?

Answer 15

1. Practical/Ritual
2. Experiential/Emotional
3. Narrative/Mythic
4. Doctrinal/ Philosophical
5. Ethical/ Legal
6. Social/ Institutional
7. Material

Question 16

Who and when was the New York Coven of Wicca founded?

Answer 16

Founded by Rosemary and Raymond Buckland in 1962

Question 17

Who and when was the church of Wicca founded?

Answer 17

Founded by Yvonne and Gavin Frost in 1965

Question 18

Describe the characteristics of Minor Arcana. (4)

Answer 18

1. 56 cards
2. 4 suits (Wands, Pentacles, Swords, and Cups)
3. 10 number cards
4. 4 court cards (Queen, King, Knight, Page)

Question 19

Describe the characteristics of Major Arcana.

Answer 19

Picture cards or ‘Trumps’ (Death, The fool, etc.)

Question 20

What are the core beliefs of Jediism? (7)

Answer 20

1. The Force is a powerful energy that exists around us
2. Jedis seek the light side in everything and everyone
3. When we die our energy returns to the Force
4. Meditate daily
5. Embrace technology
6. Engage in self-help and growth
7. help others

Question 21

Who and when was the Satanic Bible written?

Answer 21

Written by Anton Szandor LaVey in 1969

Question 22

Explain Greater Magic.

Answer 22

Ritual performed to focus someone’s emotional energy on a specific purpose. Focuses on compassion, lust, and destruction.

Question 23

Explain Lesser Magic.

Answer 23

Daily or situational magic that uses psychology concepts as well as manipulation to obtain the desired effects.

Question 24

Who is Gerald Gardner?

Answer 24

The father of Wicca. Introduced into the New Forest Coven (a pre-Christian witch cult) in 1939. He incorporated ideas from Freemasonry and Crowley