Holy Year of Thelema

Maevius Lynn is a writer, artist, international lecturer, and ceremonial magician who currently resides in the Southern United States. Her work approaches Thelema as a living tradition from the perspective of both a solitary practitioner and an initiate of Ordo Templi Orientis and Temple of the Silver Star. She is particularly interested in getting people to practice magick and not leaving it as a niche interest relegated to history books. Her efforts inspire others to make Thelema and magick a purposeful part of their lives. Her work includes YouTube educational videos, online study groups, workshops, and lectures at pagan and occult conferences, books, magazine articles, and art. As part of this work, she especially enjoys collaborating with educators and content creators of various traditions, building bridges of understanding and inclusion around the living tradition of Thelema. Richard Kaczynski, PhD, is the author of Perdurabo: The Life of Aleister Crowley, Revised and Expanded Edition and The Weiser Concise Guide to Aleister Crowley. He has been a student of the Western hermetic tradition since 1977, and he has lectured internationally on these topics since 1990. Learn more at Richard-Kaczynski.com.

Few writers manage to illuminate the inner fire of Thelema with such balance of intellect and heart. Maevius Lynn transforms the ritual calendar of Aleister Crowley's tradition into a living cycle of devotion where philosophy becomes prayer and practice becomes revelation. Moving from the Equinox of the Gods through the holy days of The Book of the Law, Lynn offers both newcomers and seasoned practitioners a way to inhabit the New Aeon as a year-long initiation. A luminous guide to making the Law of Thelema not merely studied but lived. Gregory Peters, author of New Aeon Tantra and Yogini Magic. In this much-needed contribution to the Thelemic body of texts, Maevius Lynn provides a wonderful foundation for those wanting to integrate more celebratory and seasonal practices into their magical and mystical work. My highest recommendation! David Shoemaker, PsyD, Prolocutor of the Temple of the Silver Star, and author of Living Thelema and other titles. Maevius Lynn has created an excellent and focused work for anyone seeking to better understand the specific observations, customs, and traditions of the Thelemic calendar as defined in The Book of the Law, a work that has until now been notably absent. Colin D. Campbell, author of Thelema: An Introduction to the Life, Work, and Philosophy of Aleister Crowley. With the exception of the Liber XV (The Mass of the Gnostic Catholic Church), a Thelemites' menu of religious celebrations and observances is pretty limited. There are, however, 'Rituals of the Elements' and 'Feasts of the Times' that are prescribed in the Book of the Law, but, sadly, we are not told much more than that. Maevius Lynn's marvelous new book, The Holy Year of Thelema, discusses each of these in depth and provides the practicing Thelemite exciting ideas and a year-long perpetual background meditation of simple yet profound spiritual observances. Lon Milo DuQuette, author of Low Magick. Maevius Lynn has given the magickally minded world a true treasure. With clean, clear writing, supportive instruction, and a wealth of historical gems and modern applications, Lynn offers a roadmap for the curious and an instrument of fine-tuning for the adept. This groundbreaking book pulls back the veil on Thelema, revealing it not as an antiquated tool of the elite, but an inviting tradition for today's soul-searcher. It honors the face of historic occult traditions while also turning that face gently toward the future. Courtney Weber, author of Sacred Tears and Hekate. The Holy Year of Thelema is equal parts education and invitation. Reminding us that Magick is not only to be studied, but experienced, shared, and lived. Maevius Lynn's thoughtful approach makes the esoteric accessible, bridging cosmic philosophy with personal ritual. She guides readers through the Thelemic holy days with depth, insight, and practical tools for celebration. Each page breathes life into the turning of the Thelemic year, offering ways to embody the divine within each season's shift. Hannah Hawthorn, author of The Magick of Birthdays. The Holy Year of Thelema is a trail blazing labor of love that exposes the thelemic spiritual flow throughout the year to the broader magickal community! Meticulously researched, Maevius Lynn introduces the reader to an often misunderstood magickal perspective and provides insight for those eager to dive deeper. This groundbreaking book fearlessly challenges misconceptions about Thelema and thelemic belief head on without apology. Temperance Alden, author of Year of the Witch