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Aleister Crowley

2008-08-28T22:36:09Z

70.153.132.78: /* Bree */

{{update}}{{One other use|the historical figure|the video|Aleister Crowley (video)}}
[[Image:Crowleyshrine.jpg|thumb|295px|Freeze frame of the picture of Aleister Crowley that hangs on Bree's wall.]]

==Introduction==
'''Aleister Crowley''' (1875-1947) (pronounced "Al-list-er Crow-lee") was a figure in late 19th and early 20th century occultism. [[Bree]] has a picture of him on the wall of her bedroom (above her bookcase, to the left of her door), leading many to assume that [[Hymn of One|her religion]] is affiliated in some way with [[Thelema]].

Crowley grew up in a strict [[Plymouth Brethren]] family where his mother sometimes referred to him as the "Beast of Revelations". After his father's death, he became disillusioned with his religious upbringing and began to explore alternative religions. This eventually led him to discover magick and The Golden Dawn.

Crowley and [[Arthur Edward Waite]] (1857-1942) were associates in the early days of the [[Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn]], but became rivals after the destruction of the Golden Dawn. After leaving to found rival organizations (Crowley the A.: A.: (Argenteum Astrum) and Waite the Fellowship of the Rosy Cross), the men mocked each other in published works.

Crowley's life largely consisted of exploring the far reaches of the once great British Empire, studying various forms of Vajrayana Buddhism, theosophy, occultism, ceremonial magick, and ancient ritual. He incorporated these into his own comprehensive methodology in an extensive body of literature consisting of poetry, prose, essays, and syncretized occultism.

Dubbed the "Wickedest Man in the World" by the British yellow press, Crowley is perhaps best known for his seemingly contradictory but esoterically linked instructions called the Law of Thelema: "Do what thou Wilt shall be the whole of the Law. Love is the law, love under Will". Sometimes taken erroneously to mean "do what you want", he published several statements explaining the meaning of the Law and how it does not equate to that.<ref>[http://www.hermetic.com/crowley/libers/lib2.html Epistle on Do what thou wilt from Hermetic.com]</ref> He is also associated with the number '''93''', since qabalistically love and will both enumerate to 93, thus it is shorthand for the Law of Thelema.

In 1920 he and a small group of followers moved to Cefalu, in Sicily,<ref>[http://www.thelemapedia.org/index.php/Abbey_of_Thelema Abbey of Thelema]</ref> where they attempted to establish a Thelemic monastery called "The Abbey of Thelema". In his Confessions, he wrote of his life in this first Thelemic monastery.<ref>[http://www.hermetic.com/crowley/confess/chapter87.html Chapter 87 of ''Confessions'' at Hermetic.com]</ref>

Aleister Crowley has had an influence on Rock and Roll music,<ref>[http://www.arthistoryclub.com/art_history/Aleister_Crowley Aleister Crowley's influence on Rock and Roll]</ref> although none of this music is used in [[lonelygirl15| the lonelygirl15 production]]. There are many connections between [[Jimmy Page]] of the rock band Led Zeppelin<ref>{{wikipedia|Led_Zeppelin|Wikipedia article on Led Zeppelin}}</ref> and Aleister Crowley.

In the video [[Aleister Crowley (Video)|Aleister Crowley]], [[Daniel]] reads a story from an unspecified Arizona newspaper that associates Crowley with [[1943 abduction|an abduction in 1943]]. However, Crowley never lived in Arizona nor owned a house there, so the reference was complete fiction.

Crowley's birthday is October 12, which was the date of the [[The Ceremony|fake ceremony]] that [[Lucy]] used to trick [[Daniel]]. The occasion is casually celebrated by modern Thelemites under the title of Crowleymas, typically with curry, wine and lots of mirth.

==Ordo Templi Orientis==

The Ordo Templis Orientis<ref>[http://www.oto-usa.org Official website of Ordo Templi Orientis]</ref> was founded by German [[Freemason|freemason]] and mystic Carl Kellner. It was continued after his death by Theodor Reuss, who initiated Aleister Crowley and made him its head in Great Britain. Crowley made the OTO the first organization to accept the Law of [[Thelema]], which is expressed as "Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law."

After Reuss's death, Aleister Crowley took over the Ordo Templi Orientis as Outer Head of the Order (OHO). He served in that capacity until his death. However, after his death, there was some dispute over who Crowley had named to become his successor. These matters were taken up in court and Hymaneus Alpha (Grady McMurtry) was decided to be the true OHO. The others who thought they should have been named were not satisfied with the rulings so went on to establish their own factions of the OTO even though they are prevented from calling themselves the OTO in the United States where the rulings were decided. However, these factions still contest the legitimacy of the OTO's succession from Crowley.

==Magick==
Magick is "any act designed to cause intentional change. This term is often spelled with a terminal "k" to differentiate it from other practices, such as "stage magic"".<ref name="Thelemapedia">[http://www.thelemapedia.org Thelemapedia.org article on Magick]</ref>
"[[Aleister Crowley]] saw magick as the essential method for a person to reach true understanding of the self and to act according to one's [[Free will|True Will]]"<ref name="Thelemapedia"/> Many people believed that [[The Ceremony|Bree's ritual]] was going to involve a fictitious ceremony drawn in part at least from one of Crowleys real ceremonies.

==People Crowley knew==
Among the influential contemporary religious leaders that Crowley knew are Israel Regardie<ref>{{wikipedia|Israel_Regardie|Wikipedia article on Israel Regardie}}</ref>, Jack Parsons<ref>{{wikipedia|Jack_Parsons|Wikipedia article on Jack Parsons}}</ref>, and Allan Bennett<ref>[http://www.thelemapedia.org/index.php/Allan_Bennett Wikipedia article on Allan Bennett]</ref>. Crowley knew of L. Ron Hubbard<ref>{{wikipedia|L._Ron_Hubbard|Wikipedia article on L. Ron Hubbard}}</ref>, but there is no evidence they knew each other personally; only through Parsons.

==Aleister Crowley and LG15==
===Bree===
The reason that Aleister Crowley has attracted so much attention is that Bree has a picture of him as part of what some describe as a "shrine" in [[Bree's bedroom|her bedroom]].

[[Image:Crowley shrine bree bedroom.jpg]]

This screenshot from the [[A Change In My Life]] video clearly shows the "shrine" in the context of Bree's bedroom. (The image has been digitally enhanced to show the area with the "shrine " more clearly). Bree has never referred to Crowley directly but she has made several references to [[Hymn of One|her religion]].

===The Hymn of One===
Crowley has been revealed to be a revered figure within the [[Hymn of One]], with many holidays and religious views generated from his works and lifetime.

===Notes===
*Aleister Crowley's last name is mispronounced as "Cr-ow-ly" throughout the series. The correct pronunciation rhymes with the word "holy".

==References==
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==External links==
{{wikibox|Aleister_Crowley|Aleister Crowley}}
*[http://www.oto-usa.org/crowley.html OTO page on Aleister Crowley]
*[http://www.hermetic.com/crowley/confess/ The Confessions of Aleister Crowley]
*[http://www.hermetic.com/crowley/index.html Many of Crowley's writings]
*[http://www.lashtal.com The Aleister Crowley Society]

{{The Order}}

Danielbeast Fan Club

2007-05-05T20:09:34Z

70.153.68.175: /* Future Project Ideas */

[[Image:DB3.JPG]]
== The Man of Our Dreams! ==

Welcome!

Hi Everybody!

Welcome to the [[Danielbeast]] Fan Club!

The only requirement for membership is to post something nice about Daniel in our fan club on the [[forum]]. [http://lonelygirl15.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=5036]

This page is a community page. Any member is free to post on this page, especially those with ideas to share for future projects!!

== Current Members ==

Marbella, Founder, President

CobertNationGirl, Vice President

Daydreamz

Lcaf

jc_gypsy7

krig

iamcool

Ashley

deathstarpsycho

Jess4298

owned

betz28

mary

flowerpower

elliemae

Sarahboo!

Guest

turkeyfeather

Scrawnyfish

Claramata

pomegranate

whitetigress53

dwljk

MysticShadow724

Morgan

jaime

jenski18

mysilvertrumpet

Broken Kid

GoodGollyItsHolly

rosieiswatching

TessaRoo

heather

kiddo1221

kassiaL

Sami

SapereAudeo

imogene2004

Beckers

tayduh1987

pimp monkette

Killthesmiley

kellylen

MrsCop

lonelyfan13

licoricesniper

AniDonia

kayokosaeki

sthrnbelle

Mgz

Christie91

longlostposter

heyiknowsyou

Vintage_Angel

MintyBeast

ashes

michiev

PolkadotConfederation

LadyBugGirl

consideration

marlasinger

Lurker

Bolts

jonasrawks

satansgurl

Total member count: 65

== What We Love Most About Danielbeast ==
(Feel free to list your reasons!)

*I love his caring, compassionate personality. In other words, I like the way he L'cares! I adore his depth of character and true sense of loyalty and responsibility. I also like his butt.

[[Image:DBbutttiny.jpg]] [[Marbella]]

*I love the way he love wears his heart on his sleeve. Most of all, I love the way he sticks up for Bree, and is so loyal even after she broke his heart. [[Colbertnationgirl]]

*I love his cute little phrases, and ever-changing hair...and that smexy voice! [[longlostposter]]

== Our Fave Scenes With "The Beast!" ==
(Feel free to post yours!)

*The Silent Treatment (Why? Because his acting was stellar and Bree was driving everybody NUTS back then!) [[Marbella]]

*For the Ladies and Miss Me. [[Colbertnationgirl]]

*The whole video "For the Ladies" is hilarious. I also love the heartbreaking look he gives Bree in "Snow Angels". "Grillz" is also one of my DB faves. [[longlostposter]]

== Past Projects ==

*{{youtube|5wcdNvsBWkM|The DanielBeast Fan Club Video}}

*DeathStarPsycho's Fan Poster!

*{{youtube|WMSkaCMNOsA|The Danielbeast screen shot project!}} [http://www.slide.com/r/l5x8z4Jw5j9YRKTN4dgZuyuyUT3WCH1z?view=original]

== Current Projects ==

*Getting 100 members as soon as possible!

== Future Project Ideas ==

*We are open to suggestions. Let's get creative!
[[Category:Fan groups]]

I think it would be cool to mail a big card around to those who are willing to give their address out, and have everyone sign, and then send it to Beastie at the creators address. Barring that, maybe an email forwarded around?

Danielbeast Fan Club

2007-05-05T20:06:45Z

70.153.68.175: /* Our Fave Scenes With "The Beast!" */

Danielbeast Fan Club

2007-05-05T20:04:21Z

70.153.68.175: /* What We Love Most About Danielbeast */

[[Image:DB3.JPG]]
== The Man of Our Dreams! ==

Welcome!

Hi Everybody!

Welcome to the [[Danielbeast]] Fan Club!

The only requirement for membership is to post something nice about Daniel in our fan club on the [[forum]]. [http://lonelygirl15.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=5036]

This page is a community page. Any member is free to post on this page, especially those with ideas to share for future projects!!

== Current Members ==

Marbella, Founder, President

CobertNationGirl, Vice President

Daydreamz

Lcaf

jc_gypsy7

krig

iamcool

Ashley

deathstarpsycho

Jess4298

owned

betz28

mary

flowerpower

elliemae

Sarahboo!

Guest

turkeyfeather

Scrawnyfish

Claramata

pomegranate

whitetigress53

dwljk

MysticShadow724

Morgan

jaime

jenski18

mysilvertrumpet

Broken Kid

GoodGollyItsHolly

rosieiswatching

TessaRoo

heather

kiddo1221

kassiaL

Sami

SapereAudeo

imogene2004

Beckers

tayduh1987

pimp monkette

Killthesmiley

kellylen

MrsCop

lonelyfan13

licoricesniper

AniDonia

kayokosaeki

sthrnbelle

Mgz

Christie91

longlostposter

heyiknowsyou

Vintage_Angel

MintyBeast

ashes

michiev

PolkadotConfederation

LadyBugGirl

consideration

marlasinger

Lurker

Bolts

jonasrawks

satansgurl

Total member count: 65

== What We Love Most About Danielbeast ==
(Feel free to list your reasons!)

*I love his caring, compassionate personality. In other words, I like the way he L'cares! I adore his depth of character and true sense of loyalty and responsibility. I also like his butt.

[[Image:DBbutttiny.jpg]] [[Marbella]]

*I love the way he love wears his heart on his sleeve. Most of all, I love the way he sticks up for Bree, and is so loyal even after she broke his heart. [[Colbertnationgirl]]

*I love his cute little phrases, and ever-changing hair...and that smexy voice! [[longlostposter]]

== Our Fave Scenes With "The Beast!" ==
(Feel free to post yours!)

*The Silent Treatment (Why? Because his acting was stellar and Bree was driving everybody NUTS back then!) [[Marbella]]

*For the Ladies and Miss Me. [[Colbertnationgirl]]

== Past Projects ==

*{{youtube|5wcdNvsBWkM|The DanielBeast Fan Club Video}}

*DeathStarPsycho's Fan Poster!

*{{youtube|WMSkaCMNOsA|The Danielbeast screen shot project!}} [http://www.slide.com/r/l5x8z4Jw5j9YRKTN4dgZuyuyUT3WCH1z?view=original]

== Current Projects ==

*Getting 100 members as soon as possible!

== Future Project Ideas ==

*We are open to suggestions. Let's get creative!
[[Category:Fan groups]]

Danielbeast Fan Club

2007-05-05T20:03:29Z

70.153.68.175: /* What We Love Most About Danielbeast */

[[Image:DB3.JPG]]
== The Man of Our Dreams! ==

Welcome!

Hi Everybody!

Welcome to the [[Danielbeast]] Fan Club!

The only requirement for membership is to post something nice about Daniel in our fan club on the [[forum]]. [http://lonelygirl15.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=5036]

This page is a community page. Any member is free to post on this page, especially those with ideas to share for future projects!!

== Current Members ==

Marbella, Founder, President

CobertNationGirl, Vice President

Daydreamz

Lcaf

jc_gypsy7

krig

iamcool

Ashley

deathstarpsycho

Jess4298

owned

betz28

mary

flowerpower

elliemae

Sarahboo!

Guest

turkeyfeather

Scrawnyfish

Claramata

pomegranate

whitetigress53

dwljk

MysticShadow724

Morgan

jaime

jenski18

mysilvertrumpet

Broken Kid

GoodGollyItsHolly

rosieiswatching

TessaRoo

heather

kiddo1221

kassiaL

Sami

SapereAudeo

imogene2004

Beckers

tayduh1987

pimp monkette

Killthesmiley

kellylen

MrsCop

lonelyfan13

licoricesniper

AniDonia

kayokosaeki

sthrnbelle

Mgz

Christie91

longlostposter

heyiknowsyou

Vintage_Angel

MintyBeast

ashes

michiev

PolkadotConfederation

LadyBugGirl

consideration

marlasinger

Lurker

Bolts

jonasrawks

satansgurl

Total member count: 65

== What We Love Most About Danielbeast ==
(Feel free to list your reasons!)

*I love his caring, compassionate personality. In other words, I like the way he L'cares! I adore his depth of character and true sense of loyalty and responsibility. I also like his butt.

[[Image:DBbutttiny.jpg]] [[Marbella]]

*I love the way he love wears his heart on his sleeve. Most of all, I love the way he sticks up for Bree, and is so loyal even after she broke his heart. [[Colbertnationgirl]]

*I love his cute little phrases, and ever-changing hair...and that smexy voice!

== Our Fave Scenes With "The Beast!" ==
(Feel free to post yours!)

*The Silent Treatment (Why? Because his acting was stellar and Bree was driving everybody NUTS back then!) [[Marbella]]

*For the Ladies and Miss Me. [[Colbertnationgirl]]

== Past Projects ==

*{{youtube|5wcdNvsBWkM|The DanielBeast Fan Club Video}}

*DeathStarPsycho's Fan Poster!

*{{youtube|WMSkaCMNOsA|The Danielbeast screen shot project!}} [http://www.slide.com/r/l5x8z4Jw5j9YRKTN4dgZuyuyUT3WCH1z?view=original]

== Current Projects ==

*Getting 100 members as soon as possible!

== Future Project Ideas ==

*We are open to suggestions. Let's get creative!
[[Category:Fan groups]]

Danielbeast Defense Force

2007-05-05T04:03:12Z

70.153.68.175: /* Purpose */

==About the Danielbeast Defense Force==
===Origin===

The Danielbeast Defense Force was created on the forum, in the thread "{{forum|9522|Daniel, ma belle}}" by Consideration.

===Purpose===

Defending Daniel against Taylor and other skanky wenches like Alex and Random girl.

It seems that DB is desperately wanting female companionship...so much so, that he throws caution to the wind and falls for far less than scrupulous women with considerable ease. Since our hero is obviously a slave to his libido, and is unable to discern what is best for him on his own, we shall do it for him. It is our opinion that only females who are members of the DB Fan Club are good enough for Daniel, and we will do whatever it takes to keep him away from the likes of the tawdry assortment of villianesses he has fallen for in the recent past. Our goal is quite simple: Save the Danielbeast from himself!

===Current Members===

Consideration, Founder

colbertnationgirl

PolkadotConfederation

Aithne

longlostposter

[[Category:Fan stuff]]

Danielbeast Defense Force

2007-05-05T03:50:22Z

70.153.68.175: /* Purpose */

==About the Danielbeast Defense Force==
===Origin===

The Danielbeast Defense Force was created on the forum, in the thread "{{forum|9522|Daniel, ma belle}}" by Consideration.

===Purpose===

Defending Daniel against Taylor and other skanky wenches like Alex and Random girl.

It seems that DB is desperately wanting female companionship...so much so, that he throws caution to the wind and falls for far less than scrupulous women with considerable ease. Since our hero is obviously a slave to his libido, and is unable to discern what is best for him on his own, we shall do it for him. It is our opinion that only females who are members of the DB Fan Club are good enough for Daniel, and we will do whatever it takes to keep him away from the tawdry assortment of villianesses he has fallen for in the recent past. Our goal is quite simple: Save the Danielbeast from himself!

===Current Members===

Consideration, Founder

colbertnationgirl

PolkadotConfederation

Aithne

longlostposter

[[Category:Fan stuff]]

Foosball Battle

2007-01-25T08:13:43Z

70.153.2.78:

{{Blog3
|name = Foosball Battle
|number = 0121
|image = Jonastko.JPG
|caption = Could a member of the Order look that innocent??
|blogger = Daniel
|date = January 24th, 2007
|url = [http://www.lonelygirl15.com/?p=161 lonelygirl15.com]
|description = Bree is doing her own thing, so Jonas and I played some foosball and goofed around on the guitar. I've just been editing a lot lately... hope you guys like some of my new tricks.
| tags = LG15 lonelygirl15 daniel danielbeast bree jonas jonastko foosball battle guitar music


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| song = [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Tell_Overture William Tell Overture by Gioacchino Rossini]


| character1 = Jonas
| actor1 = Jackson Davis
| character2 = Daniel
| actor2 = Yousef Abu-Taleb
| character3 =
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| Previous = Time To Grow Up
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'''Foosball Battle''' is the one hundred twenty-first video in the Lonelygirl15 [[List of Lonelygirl15 videos|video series]]. [[Daniel]] and [[Jonas]] play yet another game, and talk about their situation.

== Transcript ==

(''Fade from black to white, with a swell of music. It then fades to a time-lapse sequence of Daniel and Jonas playing foosball, as the William Tell Overture begins to play. Fade to black, then cut to a fast-motion montage of their game. After a while, the music stops abruptly, and we hear the sound of a point being scored. We see Daniel's face, and he disappointedly looks down at the table.'')

'''Jonas:''' Aw, don't let that-- Don't let that make you sad, though...

'''Daniel:''' (''laughs'') Shut up.

'''Jonas:''' ...'cause I think you're gettin' better. I really do.

'''Daniel:''' Yeah right, dude, I'm still not good enough to beat you.

'''Jonas:''' What are you talking about? You beat me the other day.

'''Daniel:''' Y-yeah, um... you let me win?

'''Jonas:''' No, I... didn't, y-- well, yeah, I did. I kinda did.

'''Daniel:''' Yeah, you did.

'''Jonas:''' But, you know, you were bummed out, and I thought you needed a little...

'''Daniel:''' Whatever, I got this on ya!

'''Jonas:''' ...needed a little break.

(''Cut to Daniel, as the foosball noise dies down'')

'''Jonas:''' All right, dude, what do you think about a little reconciliation with "the Breester?"

'''Daniel:''' No. Hell, no.

'''Jonas:''' (''mocking him'') "No, hell n--"

'''Daniel:''' No!

'''Jonas:''' Come---

'''Daniel:''' We just need time to ourselves, y'know?

'''Jonas:''' Man! Come on. I don't believe you.

'''Daniel:''' Seriously, you don't believe me?

'''Jonas:''' No, are you--

'''Daniel:''' I'm being honest.

'''Jonas:''' Okay, are you telling me if she were to bust into this door right now, jump into your arms, and say, "Daniel, let's prove science wrong for the rest of our lives!," (''Daniel grins and chuckles'') you'd be like, "Nah, sorry baby, you already had your turn on the D-train."

'''Daniel:''' (''laughs'') "D-train." (''Jonas laughs'') Uh, maybe not quite like that, but... uh, yeah.

(''Cut to Jonas singing and playing his guitar, improvising a song, which Daniel is laughing at throughout.'')

'''Jonas:''' ''I once lured these people to my house / I told them I wanted to help them / What I was doing... / Kidnapping! Oh, yes! / Secretly workin' for The Order!'' Ok, I'm done.

(''Cut to later, same location'')

'''Jonas:''' You know what, man? Where-- I haven't seen Bree all day. Where the hell is she?

'''Daniel:''' She's in her room, man. She doesn't want us to talk to her. She wants to be left alone.

'''Jonas:''' Ooh, you're in trouble. (''Daniel chuckles'') It's hard to believe that there's these girls out there who're being raised by people who aren't their real parents.

'''Daniel:''' (''mumbling'') I don't know.

'''Jonas:''' It doesn't make any sense, ya know?

'''Daniel:''' Yeah. Bree said it had something to do with the ceremony, but honestly, I don't think she even knows.

'''Jonas:''' Well, I'll tell you this. (''plucks a low note'') It's creepy.

==Notes==

* Jonas's improvised song consists of a single chord, Am7. From the sound of his technique, it's clear that he's not a brilliant player.
* The recording of Rossini's William Tell Overture that we hear is a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Musical_Instrument_Digital_Interface MIDI], or synthesized, version. This is arguably one of the most recognizable pieces used thus far for the [[LG15 Soundtrack]].

TheLadyLazarus

2007-01-16T13:57:08Z

70.153.117.2:

TheLadyLazarus is connected to the [http://www.lonelygirl15.com/lgpedia/index.php?title=GuillotineCalamity GuillotineCalamity] ARG Arc on YouTube. This contrubutor used lines from the poem "Lady Lazarus" by Sylvia Plath in all his/her first videos.

As of yet, it is unknown whether Lady Lazarus (codename: LL) is male or female, because of the mask that he/she seems to wear in all his/her videos. It seems to be a point that LLor whether he/she is connected directly to GuillotineCalamity.

== Video titles ==

LL's video titles are suspect, but the first 10 videos, in the reverse order from released, make the sentence "If Looks Could Kill Then I Would Make Myself Blind".