The Book of the Gateways – Rules for the Star of Azazel

52 Pages·2013·3.527 MB·English

by  Johannes Nefastos

The Book of the Gateways
Rules for the Star of Azazel
The Book of the Gateways – Rules for the Star of Azazel
© Johannes Nefastos 2013
FOR THE READER
THE BOOK OF GATEWAYS is a presentation of the practices of the
brotherhood of the Star of Azazel. It replaces the old Veljille (For The
Brethren) #1 booklet of instructions with its more detailed presentation,
and adds to The Book of Paths the remaining Aspects that are open for
brotherhood members.
This book of rules is written first and foremost for the use of the mem-
bers of the Star of Azazel, but it is purposefully published to be easily
accessible for all possible readers. In this manner those interested in
our ideology & the brotherhood can familiarize themselves with the
structure of our society, be it because of general interest or because of
considering possible membership.
Herein the presentation is often minimalistic because the book of rules
is mainly a point of reference. An up-to-date version of this book will be
readable at the web pages of the Star of Azazel.
Date: 7.7.2013, 18.8.2014
On behalf of the Star of Azazel,
Johannes Nefastos
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CONTENTS
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CHAPTER I: THE PRINCIPLES OF THE SOCIETY 9
The Basis 9
The First Principles 10
CHAPTER II: THE OUTER CIRCLE 11
Two Groups 11
Membership Application 12
Associates 13
Duties for Associates 13
The First Choices 13
Exotericists 14
Duties for Exotericists 14
Possibilities for Participating 14
Of the Publications of the Brotherhood 16
Cells (Projects) 17
Joining the Exoteric Aspect 17
Descriptions for the Formal Aspects 18
THE ASPECT OF STONE 18
- Action: Of Energetics & Ceremonial Work 18
- Correspondences 18
- Connection to the White Aspect 18
- Special Challenges 18
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THE ASPECT OF SERPENT 19
- Action: Of Art & Religion 19
- Correspondences 19
- Connection to the Red Aspect 19
- Special Challenges 19
THE ASPECT OF EYE 20
- Action: Of Rational Study & Consideration of Problems 20
- Correspondences 20
- Connection to the Black Aspect 20
- Special Challenges 20
THE ASPECT OF CHALICE 21
- Action: Of Unifying & Communication 21
- Correspondences 21
- Connection to the Grey Aspect 21
- Special Challenges 21
Planetary Correspondences 22
Aspect Abbreviations 23
Examples of the Aspectual Practices 23
Aspect of the Eye: Studying literature 23
Aspect of the Serpent: Choosing a brotherhood name 23
Aspect of the Stone: Celestial Hymns 24
Aspect of the Chalice: Works with publications 25
CHAPTER III: THE LODGES 26
The Lodge Centers 26
To Found a Lodge 27
Membership in Lodges 27
Duties for Lodge Guides 28
Conventions of Activity 28
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CHAPTER IV: THE INNER CIRCLE 30
Esotericists 30
To Join the Esoteric Aspect 30
Membership in More Than One Aspect 31
The Chairman 32
Problems in Giving or Keeping an Oath 32
In the Need of an Office Holder 33
Obligatory Voting 33
Terms of the Office Holders 34
Duties for Esotericists 34
Duties for Guides 35
Acolytes (Assistants for the Guides) 36
Duties for Other Offices 36
Outer Circle Members as Office Holders 37
Office Holders’ Vacation Periods 37
CHAPTER V: COMMON RULES & INSTRUCTIONS 38
Keeping Contact 38
Accountability of the Members 39
The Brotherhood’s Social Status 39
Of the Treasury 40
Of the Library 40
Of the Brotherhood’s Annual Magazine 41
The Annual Meeting and Other Notable Dates 41
Using Magical and Religious Formulae 42
Of the Psychic Talents 43
Resigning and Dismissing 43
”The Living Tree” 44
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CHAPTER VI: OF IDEOLOGIES 45
Realization of Equality in the Brotherhood 45
Our Relation to Theology 46
Our Relation to Theosophy 47
Our Relation to Satanism 47
Our Relation to Politics 48
CHAPTER VII: FORMULAE 49
Membership Application (A Schema) 49
Application for Resigning 51
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CHAPTER I
THE PRINCIPLES OF THE SOCIETY
The Star of Azazel may be called a society or a brotherhood depending on
what kind of view is to be emphasized. It is a collection of people concen-
trating on studying the manifold world-view of occultism, not belonging
to the register of Associations, which has its own inner demands. The most
important of these are the demands for abstaining from as much violence
and lies as possible.
Because the brotherhood already has quite a number of publications, articles
and statements, the basics are sometimes in danger of being buried under
the weight of details. In these situations it would be good to remind oneself
of the basic principles, which can be summarized thus with the aid of our
Constitution and the Sevenfold Basis:
The Basis:
The principal idea of the society is the attempt to spiritually unite forms
of esotericism, which to this day are seen as opposed to each other, both
doctrinally as well as in the personal life of an individual. By these means
we strive for the spiritual expansion of individuals and societies under the
banner of understanding and love.
By “esotericism” is herein meant those world views wherein man’s inner
means of experiencing life are considered at least as important as the outer
dogmas or immediate effects of actions. Thus, the Star of Azazel does not
seek to include the world views that put their emphasis on their own ortho-
doxy and claim that it is other people only who should change their ways.
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The First Principles:
1) Divinity is Absolute.
2) Truthfulness is the highest of spiritual duties.
3) Satanism does not mean committing or approving of evil acts.
4) Unilateral advancement requires development of compassion.
5) Every one must strive him- or herself to develop and to live a mean-
ingful life.
6) We should not fear death, but try to see the comprehensiveness of
existence.
7) Striving for Understanding, Love and Doing What Is Right makes up
the Threefold Key.
By applying for membership in the brotherhood you have approved
these things to be either the true principles of your life, or at least likely
possibilities. If at some point you end up with a contrary conviction in
any of the aforementioned principles, please inform the brotherhood.
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