Fraternitas LVX Occulta
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The Fraternity of the Hidden Light (F.L.O.) which is registered as a non-profit tax-exempt religious organisation, is a worldwide mystery school of the Western mystery tradition based in Los Angeles. F.L.O. members receive lessons covering subjects such as self-awareness, esoteric psychology, Tarot, Hermetic Qabalah, Astrology, and meditation techniques.
Fraternitas L.V.X. Occulta is Latin for "Fraternity of the Hidden Light," and refers to that hidden light resident in all life, the Spirit within. Through application of a Qabalistic numerological system known as Gematria, "Hidden Light" equates to the phrase "The stone which the builders rejected", and refers to the legend concerning the building of King Solomon's temple, where the rejected stone became the Keystone of the temple, the temple of God and indwelling place of the Holy Shekinah.
F.L.O. was founded by Dr. Paul Clark.
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[edit] Mission of the Fraternity of the Hidden Light
The Fraternitas L.V.X. Occulta, or Fraternity of the Hidden Light, is an Aquarian Age Mystery School of the Western Esoteric Tradition, organized for the following three-fold purpose:
1. To act as a modern day repository of the Ancient Wisdom teachings of the Tarot, Qabalah, Alchemy, Astrology, and related Arcane Sciences;
2. To train its members for unselfish service to humanity, by providing a seeding-ground for their growth and development through group and individual applications of the Wisdom teachings;
3. To promulgate the Ancient Wisdom teachings in an effort to elevate the thought life of a humanity at large, and help herald the coming of a universal brotherhood on earth.
The curriculum of the Fraternity is personally guided and consists of study, meditation and ritual. Its studies center primarily around the mystical Arts of Qabalah, Alchemy, Astrology, Magick, the Tarot and what may be called Occult Psychology. Meditation is used to bring about an in-depth understanding of the Tradition and to create in the Aspirant a personal communication link with the only true Teacher -- one's own Higher Self. Rituals are used for numerous purposes; the most frequent purpose is an initiatory one. The rituals are aimed at invoking quantum changes in consciousness, leading toward a perception of the inner realities behind outward appearances.
[edit] Regional organizations
F.L.O. has Study Groups and Pronaos healing ritual work in many cities throughout the world:
- Boston
- Dallas and Denton
- Denver
- Los Angeles
- San Francisco
- Canada
- France
- Spain
- UK
- Japan
- Australia
- Colombia (S.A)
[edit] Study Groups
The F.L.O holds numerous study groups covering all aspects of Western Occultism. These groups act as a forum for the sharing of the spritual teachings and practices of the Western Hermetic Mysteries. The study groups act as a vehicle toward the development of Fraternal Love and Harmony, to facilitate the connection with One's Higher Self, the cultivation of the skills to Practically apply the Principals of Ageless Wisdom, and lastly to act as an entrance into the Greater Mysteries of Initiation. The study groups also discuss the various probationary correspondance courses.
FLO Probationary Courses:
[1]"The Threshold": a preparation for initiation.
[2] "The Path of Return." An introduction to the Tree of Life with Pathworkings.
[3] "Elements of Ceremonial" An introduction to Theurgy and ritual.
[edit] Group Ritual
One of the Primary Purposes of the Fraternity of the Hidden Light is to prepare its members for illumination so that they may serve humanity. Members progress through several grades of instruction and experience, which aid them in achieving all that they are capable of becoming. The common goal is illumination and the full expression of wisdom, love and power. Wisdom is acquired by the experience of correct actions based upon true knowledge and insight. Love is developed through meditation which opens the heart for the illumination of Union with the ALL. Power is developed through the correct application of Wisdom and Love, as for example, through Ritual. The power employed in the rituals of the Fraternitas L.V.X. Occulta is the power of Love, the only true power in the Universe.
