777 by Aleister Crowley
Aleister Crowley was an English occultist, philosopher, poet, and mountaineer who was responsible for founding the religion of Thelema. He is also considered to be one of the most influential figures in Western esotericism. In his lifetime, Crowley wrote numerous books on meditation, magick, and yoga.
He is best known for his book 777, which is a collection of correspondences between various magical symbols and numbers.
Aleister Crowley was one of the most controversial and influential figures in early 20th century occultism. His book, 777, is a collection of essays and rituals on magick and mysticism.
In this post, we’ll take a look at some of the key ideas in 777 and how they continue to influence modern magickal practice.
We’ll also explore some of the criticisms levelled against Crowley and his work.
Whether you love him or hate him, there’s no denying that Aleister Crowley was a powerful force in the world of magick. His influence can still be felt today, nearly a century after his death.
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Who was Aleister Crowley
Aleister Crowley was born Edward Alexander Crowley in Royal Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, on 12 October 1875. His father, Edward Crowley, was a wealthy private member of parliament (MP) for Leamington and his mother, Emily Bertha Bishop, came from a Devonshire family with both wealth and land. As a young boy he was sent to live with his uncle and aunt in London while his parents moved to Redhill in Surrey.
At the age of eight he began attendinghexham abbey school where he excelled academically. He also showed an early interest in poetry and the occult.
Crowley’s parents died when he was young – his father in 1887 and his mother in 1888 – so he inherited a large amount of money at a very young age.
He used this money to finance his education, first at Malvern College and then at Trinity College Cambridge where he studied philosophy. It was during his time at Cambridge that Crowley developed an interest in mountaineering after reading about the Alpine Club expedition to the Matterhorn. In 1895, he joined an expedition to Kanchenjunga but had to turn back due to bad weather.
The following year he successfully climbed Mont Blanc.
After graduating from Cambridge, Aleister Crowley travelled extensively throughout Europe and America indulging various interests including: painting; drugs; sex; magic; mysticism; poetry; and mountain climbing. In 1898 he joined the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn – an organisation interested in the study and practice of magic – where he met Samuel Liddell MacGregor Mathers who became something of a mentor to him.
He also met Rose Edith Kelly with whom he would later have two children – Nuit Ma Ahathoor Hecate Sappho Jezebel Lilith (born 1904) and Lola Zaza (born 1906).
In 1900 Aleister Crowley embarked on a journey through China, Japan, India and Ceylon (now Sri Lanka). This trip further fuelled his interest in Eastern religion and philosophy which would come to heavily influence his thinking later on in life.
After returning to England, Crowley married Rose Kelly but their marriage quickly broke down due largely to infidelity on both sides. They divorced amicably in 1909 although they remained friends until her death some years later. Following their divorce Aleister Crowley movedto Sicily where he established the Abbey of Thelema – a religious community based on the principles of individual liberty set outin”The Book Of The Law”.
What is 777
777 in binary
Binary is a base 2 number system that uses two mutually exclusive states to represent information. A binary number can be represented by any sequence of bits, which in turn may be represented by any mechanism capable of being in two mutually exclusive states.
The base 2 number system is often referred to as the “binary” number system because it uses only two digits: 0 and 1.
The value of a bit depends on its position or rank within the byte, with the least significant bit (LSB) having a value of one and the most significant bit (MSB) having a value of 128. In other words, if we take an eight-bit byte and look at it from right to left, the first digit will have a value of 1, the second digit will have a value of 2, the third digit will have a value of 4 and so on until we reach the leftmost or most significant digit which will have a value of 128.
So an eight-bit byte can store values ranging from 0 (00000000) to 255 (11111111).
The binary number 11111111 therefore represents the decimal number 255. Similarly, 10000000 represents 128 and 01111111 represents 127.
You can see how this works by looking at each column or “power of two” starting with 20 on the far right hand side up to 27 on the far left hand side:
20 = 1
21 = 2
22 = 4
23 = 8
24 = 16
25 = 32
26 = 64
27 = 128
Adding all these numbers together gives us 255 which is equal to 11111111 in binary form.
Why Did Crowley Write 777
Crowley wrote 777 as a guide to initiates of his religion, Thelema. It contains instructions on how to perform various rituals, including the central rite of the Mass of the Phoenix.
What Do the Numbers in 777 Mean
The numbers in 777 have multiple potential meanings. Some believe that the number 7 is a lucky or holy number, and thus tripling it creates an especially powerful symbol. Others interpret the numbers as meaning “perfection,” “completion,” or “wholeness.”
There is also a belief that seeing repeated numbers is a sign from the universe or from a higher power, with 777 often interpreted as a message of encouragement or as confirmation that you are on the right path.
How Can I Use 777 to Improve My Life
If you’re looking to improve your life and manifest your desires, the number 777 can be a powerful tool. Here are some ways to use 777 to improve your life:
1. Write down your goals and desires on seven slips of paper, then fold them up and put them in a jar.
Repeat this process each day for seven days straight. On the seventh day, read through your papers and release them into the universe with the intention of attracting what you desire.
2. Every time you see the number 777 pop up (whether it’s on a clock, license plate, or anywhere else), take it as a sign that you’re on the right track.
This is a reminder from the universe that you’re moving closer to achieving your goals.
3. If you have an important decision to make, ask yourself “what would love do?” three times before making your choice. This will help guide you towards what’s in alignment with your highest good.
4. Make a vision board with 77 items that represent what you want to attract into your life. Hang it up in a place where you’ll see it every day as a reminder of what you’re working towards manifesting.
5. Spend seven minutes each day meditating on one of your goals or desires while visualizing yourself achieving it or already having it in your life.
Really feel into the emotions of reaching that goal so that you can start attracting it into reality.
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Conclusion
The blog post is about Aleister Crowley, a British occultist, and his 777 system. The 777 system is a method of divination that uses the number 7 in various ways. For example, 7 days of the week, 7 planets, 7 chakras, etc.
The author goes on to explain how Crowley used this system to predict future events and make decisions.