Unless stated otherwise, all events are open to the public and held at our temple space at 991 Forest Avenue in Portland, Maine. Children and families are always welcome. For more information, please feel free to contact us.
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September
September 13
Thursday
6:30-8 PM
Tarot Night
Looking to practice your tarot skills? Are you new to tarot and want to see what a reading is like? Drop by our Tarot Night to learn, share, and try new ideas in a warm, open, and friendly environment. All styles, decks, and skill levels are welcome, from complete novice to accomplished reader!
September 16
Sunday
1-2 PM
Gnostic Mass - CANCELED
Join us for a celebration of the Gnostic Mass, the central public and private ritual of the OTO.
Please plan to arrive 15 minutes before the start time.
Baptisms and Confirmations are available with prior request.
Due to a lack of clergy, this Mass has been canceled. Our next Gnostic Mass is in October - see you then!
September 16
Sunday
2-3 PM
Antecedents of Thelema - CANCELED
Thelema, the Greek word meaning Will, is closely tied to Aleister Crowley. However, parts of the philosophy of Thelema existed in places such as the writings of Saint Augustine and Rabelais long before Crowley fully formalized and established the philosophy of Thelemic religion. During this presentation, we'll take a look at some of the writings that first use terms such as "Do what thou wilt" and the inspiration for the Abbey of Thelema that Crowley attempted to establish in Italy.
Due to weather-related travel delays, our presenter is unable to give this lecture. Look for it to be rescheduled soon!
September 23
Saturday
11 AM - 7 PM
Dark Arts and Craft Faire: Strange Magick
3S Artspace, Portsmouth, NH
Join us and 35+ independent artists and vendors at the 3rd annual Dark Arts and Craft Faire in Portsmouth, NH! One of the most celebrated oddities markets in the Northeast, everything from the strange and macabre, to the beautiful and sacred may be purchased at Dark Arts, all while directly supporting the maker. Produced by Deadwick's Ethereal Emporium and 3S Artspace. For more information, see the Facebook event.
September 28
Friday
6:30-8:30 PM
Meditation Night: Raja Yoga
Raja yoga is a system of meditation that aims to still the mind so that the inner light or divinity may be experienced. It is a particularly useful system for magicians when practiced regularly, as over time it can aid in understanding and strengthening one's will. We will spend some time reviewing the basic concepts in the raja yoga system in a Thelemic context, and then move to the temple space where we will engage in this ancient and effective practice as a group.
Note: When and where Abrahadabra may hold events outside of its dedicated space, no affliation between Abrahadabra Oasis and the event location or business is implied. While the membership may choose to gather at a public place, it does not infer affiliation of any sort, either between Abrahadabra Oasis and that place of business, or conversely.