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I° Symbolism Discussion (Closed to I°)
I° Symbolism Discussion (Closed to I°)

November 2, 2019 @ 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm
William Blake Lodge, O.T.O., 208 S Pulaski St Suite 5B, Baltimore, MD 21223, USA

I° Symbolism Discussion (Closed to I°)
1:00pm-2:15pm
Doors open at 12:30pm
Learn about the symbolism and experiences of the Iº Initiation ceremony. You must be an initiate of Iº or above, in good standing, to attend.
Please bring a snack or beverage to share.

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Study Night - Lodge Open - with Cake!
Study Night - Lodge Open - with Cake!

November 7, 2019 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
William Blake Lodge, O.T.O., 208 S Pulaski St Suite 5B, Baltimore, MD 21223, USA

There will be cake!
Arrive between 7 and 8:30 pm. Call our Seneschal if access is needed. 540-557-7036. We want folks to have at least an hour and a half uninterrupted to work on things.

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Hekate Ritual (Ages 18+ Only)
Hekate Ritual (Ages 18+ Only)

November 9, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm
208 S Pulaski St Suite 5B, Baltimore, MD 21223, USA

Please arrive no earlier than 4:30pm and no later than 4:50pm.
$10 admission; free for dues-current WBL members...

Eclectic High Priest Witch Crimson Corvus Luna will lead a Hekate Ritual full of Chants, Singing, Dancing and Drumming. Followed by a potluck feast. This ritual focuses on the Hekatean Witchcraft Wheel of the Year, November 1 is for honoring the past, notably the dead, our Ancestors, leaving October 31 for a celebration of witchery and perhaps for the final harvest. The actual dates don’t matter as much, but the three major roles of Hekate suited for this sabbat can all be included in our practices and rituals...

Come join us and our Ancestors in the cycle of death-life-rebirth at the heart of witchcraft, especially the Hekatean variety. Hekate, as an Underworld Goddess, has many roles that can help us achieve the knowledge of mysteries and experience rebirth. The ritual is designed to be performed around the middle of November (particularly on Hekate’s Night) and begins the transformation process through the death of what no longer serves us. This marks the entrance into the Underworld. On the Night of Hekate of the Crossroads (November 30), the threshold between the outer levels of the Underworld can be crossed so that we can retrieve pieces of our souls that have separated from our embodiment due to trauma. Soul retrieval is also done in order to gain insight into our life’s mission. Hekate as Psychopompe will guide us through this crossroads towards our soul, and ultimately, our truth. Finally, on the Winter Solstice, this cycle is complete through rebirth. We emerge from the Underworld connected to our purpose and our witchery...

Please plan to come dressed in your Best Witchy Attire... (Have fun with it.)
Theme Colors are Black, Purple and Orange...

Bring your Besom (Witch Broom) as well...

Please bring if you would like a Photo or Trinket that represents your Ancestor to place on the main Altar...

Adults only...

Please bring an Ancestral dish for the potluck feast...
If you plan to imbibe, bring an adult beverage to share...

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Study Night - Lodge Open - with Cake!
Study Night - Lodge Open - with Cake!

November 12, 2019 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
William Blake Lodge, O.T.O., 208 S Pulaski St Suite 5B, Baltimore, MD 21223, USA

There will be cake!
Arrive between 7 and 8:30 pm. Call our Seneschal if access is needed. 540-557-7036. We want folks to have at least an hour and a half uninterrupted to work on things.

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Feast of Saint Jacob Boehme, Lodge Meeting, Gnostic Mass
Feast of Saint Jacob Boehme, Lodge Meeting, Gnostic Mass

November 17, 2019
William Blake Lodge, O.T.O., 208 S Pulaski St Suite 5B, Baltimore, MD 21223, USA

Lodge Meeting: Please arrive no earlier than 1:30pm and no later than 1:55pm. Join us in making plans for future Lodge activities! Please bring a lunch dish or snacks to share.

Gnostic Mass: Please arrive no earlier than 3:30pm and no later than 3:50pm
Baptism and/or confirmation available today by advance request. Please email contact@williamblakeoto.org to request either sacrament$10 admission; free for dues-current WBL members.

Note: admission fee waived for first-time visitors. If this is your first time at a Gnostic Mass, it’s a good idea to read the ritual ahead of time, so you’ll have some idea of what to expect. You can also watch a video 93 Impressions of a Gnostic Mass, or a video of the full Gnostic Mass.
Mass Team: TBA

Jakob Böhme A discussion of the life and thought of Jakob Böhme the 16th century mystic and writer who brought an neoplatonist and alchemical influence to Protestant Christianity. A strong influence on anti-authoritarian movements and Rosicrucians, Böhme is a Saint of the Gnostic Canon.

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Study Night - Lodge Open - with Cake!
Study Night - Lodge Open - with Cake!

November 19, 2019 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
William Blake Lodge, O.T.O., 208 S Pulaski St Suite 5B, Baltimore, MD 21223, USA

There will be cake!
Arrive between 7 and 8:30 pm. Call our Seneschal if access is needed. 540-557-7036. We want folks to have at least an hour and a half uninterrupted to work on things.

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Study Night - Lodge Open - with Cake!
Study Night - Lodge Open - with Cake!

November 26, 2019 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
William Blake Lodge, O.T.O., 208 S Pulaski St Suite 5B, Baltimore, MD 21223, USA

There will be cake!
Arrive between 7 and 8:30 pm. Call our Seneschal if access is needed. 540-557-7036. We want folks to have at least an hour and a half uninterrupted to work on things.

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	November 2019
Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
				1	2 I° Symbolism Discussion (Closed to I°) I° Symbolism Discussion (Closed to I°) November 2, 2019 @ 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm William Blake Lodge, O.T.O., 208 S Pulaski St Suite 5B, Baltimore, MD 21223, USA I° Symbolism Discussion (Closed to I°) 1:00pm-2:15pm Doors open at 12:30pm Learn about the symbolism and experiences of the Iº Initiation ceremony. You must be an initiate of Iº or above, in good standing, to attend. Please bring a snack or beverage to share. See more details •	3
4	5	6	7 Study Night - Lodge Open - with Cake! Study Night - Lodge Open - with Cake! November 7, 2019 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm William Blake Lodge, O.T.O., 208 S Pulaski St Suite 5B, Baltimore, MD 21223, USA There will be cake! Arrive between 7 and 8:30 pm. Call our Seneschal if access is needed. 540-557-7036. We want folks to have at least an hour and a half uninterrupted to work on things. See more details •	8	9 Hekate Ritual (Ages 18+ Only) Hekate Ritual (Ages 18+ Only) November 9, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm 208 S Pulaski St Suite 5B, Baltimore, MD 21223, USA Please arrive no earlier than 4:30pm and no later than 4:50pm. $10 admission; free for dues-current WBL members... Eclectic High Priest Witch Crimson Corvus Luna will lead a Hekate Ritual full of Chants, Singing, Dancing and Drumming. Followed by a potluck feast. This ritual focuses on the Hekatean Witchcraft Wheel of the Year, November 1 is for honoring the past, notably the dead, our Ancestors, leaving October 31 for a celebration of witchery and perhaps for the final harvest. The actual dates don’t matter as much, but the three major roles of Hekate suited for this sabbat can all be included in our practices and rituals... Come join us and our Ancestors in the cycle of death-life-rebirth at the heart of witchcraft, especially the Hekatean variety. Hekate, as an Underworld Goddess, has many roles that can help us achieve the knowledge of mysteries and experience rebirth. The ritual is designed to be performed around the middle of November (particularly on Hekate’s Night) and begins the transformation process through the death of what no longer serves us. This marks the entrance into the Underworld. On the Night of Hekate of the Crossroads (November 30), the threshold between the outer levels of the Underworld can be crossed so that we can retrieve pieces of our souls that have separated from our embodiment due to trauma. Soul retrieval is also done in order to gain insight into our life’s mission. Hekate as Psychopompe will guide us through this crossroads towards our soul, and ultimately, our truth. Finally, on the Winter Solstice, this cycle is complete through rebirth. We emerge from the Underworld connected to our purpose and our witchery... Please plan to come dressed in your Best Witchy Attire... (Have fun with it.) Theme Colors are Black, Purple and Orange... Bring your Besom (Witch Broom) as well... Please bring if you would like a Photo or Trinket that represents your Ancestor to place on the main Altar... Adults only... Please bring an Ancestral dish for the potluck feast... If you plan to imbibe, bring an adult beverage to share... See more details •	10
11	12 Study Night - Lodge Open - with Cake! Study Night - Lodge Open - with Cake! November 12, 2019 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm William Blake Lodge, O.T.O., 208 S Pulaski St Suite 5B, Baltimore, MD 21223, USA There will be cake! Arrive between 7 and 8:30 pm. Call our Seneschal if access is needed. 540-557-7036. We want folks to have at least an hour and a half uninterrupted to work on things. See more details •	13	14	15	16	17 Feast of Saint Jacob Boehme, Lodge Meeting, Gnostic Mass Feast of Saint Jacob Boehme, Lodge Meeting, Gnostic Mass November 17, 2019 William Blake Lodge, O.T.O., 208 S Pulaski St Suite 5B, Baltimore, MD 21223, USA Lodge Meeting: Please arrive no earlier than 1:30pm and no later than 1:55pm. Join us in making plans for future Lodge activities! Please bring a lunch dish or snacks to share. Gnostic Mass: Please arrive no earlier than 3:30pm and no later than 3:50pm Baptism and/or confirmation available today by advance request. Please email contact@williamblakeoto.org to request either sacrament$10 admission; free for dues-current WBL members. Note: admission fee waived for first-time visitors. If this is your first time at a Gnostic Mass, it’s a good idea to read the ritual ahead of time, so you’ll have some idea of what to expect. You can also watch a video 93 Impressions of a Gnostic Mass, or a video of the full Gnostic Mass. Mass Team: TBA Jakob Böhme A discussion of the life and thought of Jakob Böhme the 16th century mystic and writer who brought an neoplatonist and alchemical influence to Protestant Christianity. A strong influence on anti-authoritarian movements and Rosicrucians, Böhme is a Saint of the Gnostic Canon. More Information See more details •
18	19 Study Night - Lodge Open - with Cake! Study Night - Lodge Open - with Cake! November 19, 2019 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm William Blake Lodge, O.T.O., 208 S Pulaski St Suite 5B, Baltimore, MD 21223, USA There will be cake! Arrive between 7 and 8:30 pm. Call our Seneschal if access is needed. 540-557-7036. We want folks to have at least an hour and a half uninterrupted to work on things. See more details •	20	21	22	23	24
25	26 Study Night - Lodge Open - with Cake! Study Night - Lodge Open - with Cake! November 26, 2019 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm William Blake Lodge, O.T.O., 208 S Pulaski St Suite 5B, Baltimore, MD 21223, USA There will be cake! Arrive between 7 and 8:30 pm. Call our Seneschal if access is needed. 540-557-7036. We want folks to have at least an hour and a half uninterrupted to work on things. See more details •	27	28	29	30

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