About Thelema
The religion known as Thelema was founded in 1904 by the English poet and mystic Aleister Crowley (1875 - 1947), who is regarded as its prophet. Those who follow the path of Thelema are called Thelemites.
Thelema emphasizes individualism, and the uniqueness of each person's Will. As a result, it is very difficult to make blanket statements about its nature or (still more so) the natures of its adherents. Even the label "religion" fits Thelema awkwardly in some contexts — it is in other senses a philosophy and a way of life, while also overlapping with the set of practices and symbols commonly called "Magick".
In this section of the site we offer what can only be a bare introduction to Thelema, covering Thelema's founder Aleister Crowley, Thelemic theology, our calendar and our customs. We strongly encourage you to use these resources as a gateway to your own explorations.
"There is joy in the setting out; there is joy in the journey; there is joy in the goal."
