Final exam Flashcards
What is the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn?
Organization devoted to the study of occult, metaphysics, and paranormal
What are the Influences of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn?
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
What is the first order of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn?
Esoteric (niche, secret) philosophy, astrology, tarot
What is the second order of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn?
Scrying (looking at objects to find meaning), astral travel (intentional out-of-body experience), alchemy
What is the third order of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn?
Secret chiefs who control the lower orders
What is the battle of Blythe Road?
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
What does “Do What Thou Wilt” mean?
Followers of Theleme should follow their true path and find their will. Some are superior and should be allowed to do what they want
What is Wicca Rede?
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)
What is the Threefold Law?
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.
What does Wicca mean?
Old English for Sorcerer, Sorceress
What is the invention of tradition?
Creating a tradition and pretending it is old
What is operation cone of power?
Magical assault on Hitler’s mind that occured in the forest in order to defend their country
What is an athame?
Two-sided ritual knife that is used to direct energy while drawing the circle (masculine symbol)
What is drawing the circle?
Ritual in which you have to stay in a protective circle while a certain action would be performed
What are the 7 dimensions of religion?
- Practical/Ritual
- Experiential/Emotional
- Narrative/Mythic
- Doctrinal/ Philosophical
- Ethical/ Legal
- Social/ Institutional
- Material
Who and when was the New York Coven of Wicca founded?
Founded by Rosemary and Raymond Buckland in 1962
Who and when was the church of Wicca founded?
Founded by Yvonne and Gavin Frost in 1965
Describe the characteristics of Minor Arcana. (4)
- 56 cards
- 4 suits (Wands, Pentacles, Swords, and Cups)
- 10 number cards
- 4 court cards (Queen, King, Knight, Page)
Describe the characteristics of Major Arcana.
Picture cards or ‘Trumps’ (Death, The fool, etc.)
What are the core beliefs of Jediism? (7)
- The Force is a powerful energy that exists around us
- Jedis seek the light side in everything and everyone
- When we die our energy returns to the Force
- Meditate daily
- Embrace technology
- Engage in self-help and growth
- help others
Who and when was the Satanic Bible written?
Written by Anton Szandor LaVey in 1969
Explain Greater Magic.
Ritual performed to focus someone’s emotional energy on a specific purpose. Focuses on compassion, lust, and destruction.
Explain Lesser Magic.
Daily or situational magic that uses psychology concepts as well as manipulation to obtain the desired effects.
Who is Gerald Gardner?
The father of Wicca. Introduced into the New Forest Coven (a pre-Christian witch cult) in 1939. He incorporated ideas from Freemasonry and Crowley
