FOUNDING DOCUMENT

of the

GNOSTIC PAGAN TRADITION

The text below is based on the 1966 FOUNDING DOCUMENT OF THE GNOSTIC PAGAN TRADITION.

It should be noted that the term “TRADITION” indicates a System or School of Ritual, and not necessarily a linear descent from a consistent historical source. The early Gnostics referred to the various groups aligned with a particular Gnostic perspective “Schools.” The term “tradition” today implies a static philosophy that does not appropriately represent modern Gnosticism in general or The Gnostic Pagan Tradition in particular.

The final revision of

THE FOUNDING DOCUMENT

Year of OurSELF

2007

“Now, therefore, I am known to ye, by my name, Nuit, and to him by 1.22

A secret name which I will give him when at last he knoweth me.

Since I am the Infinite Space, and the Infinite Stars thereof, do ye also

thus. Bind nothing! Let there be no difference made among you

between any one thing and any other thing; for thereby there

cometh hurt.”

Aleister Crowley

The Book of the Law 777

Aleister Crowley

(1875-1947)

Renowned and infamous British occultist who termed his extensive metaphysical philosophy, “Scientific Illuminism.” An Ikon (Spiritual Image) to some, a degenerate renegade to others, Crowley was a prolific writer and virtual encyclopedia for those interested in eastern and western mystical practices and wisdom.

The Gnostic Pagan School incorporates Aleister Crowley’s interpretation of the New Aeon as being that of The Conquering Child (Horus). We acknowledge his Kabalistic formulae and many of his esoteric concepts—despite the fact that they are often tied into interpretations of the Old Testament, a series of patriarchal documents that our Tradition primarily reject.

We must distance ourselves from Crowley’s cult like self-elevation, and his seemingly casual acceptance of ritual animal sacrifice.

We do not recognize the validity of the notion that Aleister Crowley was in some way the personification of “The Beast 666” mentioned in the Jehovian absurdity known as REVELATION (Apocalypse)—which, in itself, is a bitter restatement of the Book of Daniel.

However, if we are to understand Crowley’s meaning, the formula corresponds to “MAN.”

The Gnostic Pagan accepts that as referring to all and every hu-man or womb-man.

In our opinion, if 666 signify anything “Satantic” in this context, the number is most likely a coded term referring to the Roman Tyrant, Nero Caesar (37-68 Common Era), or a composite of Nero, Herod Agrippa I (10-44 C.E.), and Herod Agrippa II (50-93 C.E.)

It would be a mistake to take Crowley’s hyperbole too seriously, or to accept his eccentric personality quirks as gospel.

Animus ad amplitudinem Mysteriorum

pro modulo suo dilatetur; non

Mysteria ad angustias animi constringantur.

Let the mind, so far as it can be open to the fullness of the Mysteries;

Let not the mysteries be constrained to fit

the narrow confines of the mind.

—Francis Bacon (1561-1626)

Since psyche and matter are contained in one and the same world,

and moreover are contained in continuous contact with one another

and ultimately rest on irrepresentable, transcendental factors,

it is not only possible but fairly probable, even, that

psyche and matter are two different aspects of one

and the same thing.

— Carl Jung

“On the Nature of the Psyche”

The Structure and Dynamics of the Psyche

Vol. 8 Collected Works (1981)

GLOSSARY

AEON. Allegorical designation of time marked in years, millennia and/or astrological ages. According to the GNOSTIC PAGAN definition, the biological (literal/historic) length of an Aeon intersects and encompasses 3 astrological Ages. The Legend of Jesus Christ marked the beginning of the Piscean Age and the final phase of the Osirian Aeon. This formulation differs significantly from Crowley’s, yet, in Gnostic terms, the two views complement, rather than necessarily cancel, each other out.

The School recognizes 2001 CE as the 1st Year of OurSELF 2007 & children born from that point on as the 1st Generation of Humanity.

AMUN. Also, Amoun (pronounced Ah-moon). Egyptian primordial god of creation. In Gnostic Pagan terminology, AMUN is the Ultimate Ground-of-Being; the Supreme point of the Infinite—Nothingness and Perfect Light; neither Male nor Female, yet encompassing all duality & beyond human sexual polarity. MAHASHAKTI.

The Gnostic Pagan School now prefers the term UNIFIED AWARENESS in place of any anthropological representation for “God,” The Nameless & Hidden One.

DAEMON. Also: DAIMON. A personal psychic archetype specific to each individual; variously known as GENIUS, PATRON, GUARDIAN ANGEL, ATMAN, HIGHER SELF, THE KEEPER and PROTECTOR OF THE INNER REALMS. Personal union with the Daemon is called TRANSFIGURATION (see below). Also, MULTI-DIMENSIONL UNIFIED AWARENESS (MAGICK). SHIVA-SHAKTI.

DIVINE CONSCIOUSNESS. Bipolar intersection formulating the terrestrial bridge between the human (biological) and the psychic (daemonic) expressions of physical and spiritual existence. Multi-dimensional unified awareness (magick). PARAMSHIVA. UNIFIED AWARENESS.

FORMULA. Oral and/or written magickcal/ancestral tradition utilized to effect physical transformation (TRANSUBSTANTIATION and TRANSFIGURATION.)

GNOSTIC. From the Greek gnosis, knowledge, and signifies knowledge of the mind and of the heart (understanding). The Union (Yoga) of PURUSHA and PRAKRITI.

THE GODDESS/THE GOD. Universal metaphysical principles of Shakti (female) and Shiva (male) polarity. They become, or cyclically return, through human experience as archetypes (Archons), yet, paradoxically, pre-exist humanity, representing the Fundamental Condition required for the Continuation of Existence. The religious decision of the Gnostic Pagan Tradition to invoke the formulae of The Goddess and The God is a matter of individual, cultural choice—in contrast to society’s blind acquiescence to a “spiritual” system, externally imposed by institutionalized, conformist mandate.

The Gnostic Pagan Tradition formulates ISIS (North-Earth-Orientation), OSIRIS (West-Water-Transference/Emotion), HORUS (East-Air-Projection) and MA’AT (South-Fire-Foundation/Sensation) as the 4 Principle Powers of Manifestation, capable of transmitting the Gnosis of all intermediaries and cosmic forces—for the exceptions of NUIT and SET (see below).

IKON. Sacred Image of The Goddess or The God, or other multi-dimensional beings—these Images are often believed to be endowed with psychic or spiritual power. In fact, it is we as the Celebrants of Life who endow these images with this power.

INTERNATIONAL COLLECTIVISM. Awareness of the necessity to implement an egalitarian and harmonious planetary economic and social system—and based on an enlightened majority consent.

KA. Ancient Egyptian term signifying the Spiritual Twin, “double,” or soul. Traditionally there are several layers or forms of the soul, such as the Ba, casual body, astral body, etc. The Gnostic Pagan Tradition uses the term Ka as an all-inclusive one referring to the sum total metaphysical or trans-physical characteristics existent in the human psyche.

The Body of Light.

KALI YUGA. Hindu concept; final era of destruction; last stage of the Osirian Aeon represented spiritually by the tyranny of the Demiurge (MORTAL EGO MIND) and the Old Aeon Religions represented by Judaism, Christianity and Islam.

KUNDALINI. Biopsychic energy associated with the practice of yoga. Most Hindu terms utilized in this document are connected with kundalini yoga, the Serpent Fire Power coiled at the base of the spinal cord.

MAYA. All-pervasive invisible membrane of cosmic manifestation emanating from Amun, allowing the appearance and illusion of the universe.

NUIT (pronounced new-eet). Creative Reflection of Amun and Maya; Mother of Isis and Osiris. Nuit represents Infinite Space, the Universal Night Sky and Material Creation. Her Reality was later vested in the false god Jehovah. DIVASHAKTI.

RADICAL INDIVIDUALISM. The fullest extent a person can ideally express non-conformity & true nature in society within a proactive context.

SET. Primordial male force (Shiva) of physical manifestation and illusion, absorbed by Horus as represented in The Conquering Child. The triad of Osiris-Horus-Set is personified by the transformation-god Anubis, Lord of the Dead.

TRANSFIGURATION. Personal contact and union with the Daemon. Crowley termed this "Knowledge and Conversation of The Holy Guardian Angel" upon "Crossing the Abyss." The Initiate becomes One with the Daemon (Atman or Christ). Karma (Power of the Archons) ceases with the dissolution of mortal ego-mind (the "Demiurge" of False Values, Glamour and Illusion), and then the Celebrant walks confidently on the Path of Right Action (Samahdi, "the sinless state.") The perceived conflict between Matter & Spirit is reconciled. The battle between “internal” and “external” Consciousness ends in a new Unity.

The Ancestors in conjunction with Historic Necessity have established the foundation for this Revolutionary Event—that is, the Self-Generation of a NEW LIFE FORM, capable of honoring the Past and gathering strength from the Past, WITHOUT BEING TRAPPED BY IT. The closer we “become as (loving) gods,” the nearer we get to the Root of PANTHEISM, closing the primordial breech between Heaven & Earth.

TRANSUBSTANTIATION. The transformation of the Eucharist during the Orthodox and Roman Catholic Mass in which the offertory bread and wine are believed to be mystically converted into the actual body and blood of Jesus Christ (the Dying God, according to the Ancient Mysteries of Egypt and other lands.) The Gnostic Pagan Tradition uses the term to represent the achievement of The Great Work on an individual level—the transformation of the Celebrant physically and spiritually into a self-evolved sphere of consciousness (TRANSFIGURATION). Metaphysical Conversion.

[The School no longer uses the term TRANSUBSTANTIATION as it implies a mortal ego misconception of duality inherited from The Ancestors. This perceived split between Spirit and Matter is resolved through TRANSFIGURATION.]

UNIVERSAL SPIRITUAL CULTURE. Ultimate Goal of the New Aeon, elevating the psychic awareness of the Collective Human Race and its revolutionary and harmonious expression on the planet. UNIVERSAL SPIRITUAL CULTURE is a sociological expression of EARTH BASED RELIGION & PANTHEISM.

To expand on this concept Readers should bear in mind that our concept of Religion in The New Aeon is solely a process of inner revelation and union with the Higher Self (Transfiguration). Obviously the Human Race has a very long way to go before the majority attains this level of individuality & self-creation, and as the saying goes, “INDIVIDUAL RESULTS (OF SPRITUAL PRACTICE) MAY VARY…”

THE AEONS OF EARTH

AEON OF SET. Indeterminate length of terrestrial time connected with the pre-antediluvian age, including the initial appearance of humanoids and non-civilized Homo sapiens. Representing the Fiery Aspect of Earth.

AEON OF ISIS. Civilized, prehistoric matriarchal society intersecting the Cancerian and Taurian Ages. For the most part human society was communistic and an individual male’s role in procreation was generally not known, except to Initiates who were both the first Scientists and Shamans. The Earthy Aspect of Water.

AEON OF OSIRIS. Patriarchal society intersecting the Taurian and Piscean Ages. Individual male role in procreation known and jealously guarded. Emergence of private property and laws of inheritance. The Divine Mysteries degraded and the rise of divisive religious doctrines. The Watery Aspect of Air.

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