OAS - News & Events

The Chiefs of The House of Thoth of Malvern England were granted the status for a Full and Sovereign Commandery, The Commandery of Albion, of the Ordo Astrum Sophiae. The Chiefs of the Commandery of Albion, for their quality of Life, Learning and Dedication to the Ogdoadic Mysteries of the Western Esoteric Tradition, are fully authorized to transmit the degrees and teachings of the 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd Halls of the Ogdoadic Mysteries in accordance with the tradition and constitution of the Ordo Astrum Sophiae. This, under special provisions, also permits said Commandery and House, to perform 3^rd Hall workings exclusive to the vitality and mysteries of the Stella Gloriosa and to establish associate Houses in accordance with the O.A.S. Constitution.

The House of Mithras is established in Sweden and is now accepting serious inquires. The Chiefs of the House have been dedicated practitioners of Ogdoadic magic for thirty years and are fluent in English, Swedish, German and French. To contact the House send inquires to astrum.sophia@gmail.com.

The Citadel of Adocentyn has been officially established in Phoenix, Arizona. The Citadel is a small working group devoted to the Hermetic Gnosis of the Ogdoadic Tradition as crystallized within the Astrum Sophia. Inquiries should be directed to adocentyn@cox.net.

We would like to respond to recent comments on the Aurum Solis website regarding the transmission of Adeptus Plenus and other mystical grades by the Ordo Astrum Sophiae.

As an autonomous and sovereign Order working within the Greater Ogdoadic Hermetic Tradition, we exercise the right to change, fashion and transmit any advanced degrees within our Order that we see fit. As a well established, authentically contacted Order it is a simple fact that we have, not only the authority, but the capacity to transmit mystical degrees within the Astrum Sophia and Ogdoadic Tradition. We do not claim or want the right to do so within the Aurum Solis and cannot understand how implementation of our higher degrees could be objectionable to any other order

It should also be understood that the Astrum Sophia does not consider its higher degrees necessary for the spiritual growth of its Adepts. These degrees are reserved for those few individuals who exhibit extraordinary dedication to the continuance and life of the Tradition.

Finally, if it is to remain a conduit for a living current, every tradition must change and evolve. The current Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn is a good example, having generated offshoots such as Dion Fortune’s Fraternity of the Inner Light and W.E. Butler’s Servants of the Light. The Ogdoadic Tradition is going through a similar transformation, as it has times in the past. This process should be encouraging to the Aurum Solis, as we wish it goodwill in continuing its path in whatever way it is called.

The House of the Phoenix, Toronto Ontario Canada, has rejoined the Astrum Sophia. Contact information will be available on the Affiliated Bodies of the O.A.S. section of the website or contact the Administrator at Astrum.Sophia@gmail.com.

March 22, 2007

The House of Thoth was formally established in the Malvern Hills, located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The House serves the U.K. and Ireland through its dedication to the Ogdoadic Tradition of the Western Mysteries and its commitment to manifesting the ambience of the Glorious Star. For inquiries contact info@houseofthoth.net.

June 6, 2006

Ordo Astrum Sophiae will be launching an online journal in late 2006 or early 2007, to be published biannually: The Ogdoadic Journal of the Western Mysteries, Sun Lion Publications, The Ordo Astrum Sophiae. This will be a cooperative venture of the Order, intended to broaden the scope of available Ogdoadic material to the community at large. The journal will be an open service to the Ogdoadic, Western Mystery Tradition, presenting articles and material on topics such as “Defining the Ogdoadic Tradition,” “The Constellation of the Worshipped of the A.S.,” “The Regenerative Mysteries,” “Symbolism of the Ogdoadic Tradition,” “The Holy Guardian Angel: Its Quest and Fulfillment,” and “Ogdoadic Ritual Magic.” The majority of material will be taken from the Order’s internal journal, The Messenger; however, individuals interested in making submissions can contact us at astrum.sophia@gmail.com in care of Sun Lion Publications. Articles will be accepted at the discretion of the publication team and may be edited, with permission, to better fit the style or format of the journal.

March 22, 2006

The House of Mithras is established in Brussels and is now accepting serious inquires. The Chiefs of the House have been dedicated practitioners of Ogdoadic magic for thirty years and are fluent in English, Swedish, German and French. To contact the House send inquires to astrum.sophia@gmail.com.

September 22, 2005

The House of Mithras will be relocating to Brussels by the spring of 2006.

July 2005

The Citadel of the Ouroboros in Seattle, Washington, was granted House status within the Ordo Astrum Sophiae. The House of the Ouroboros is committed to the advancement of the Ogdoadic Tradition and the work of the Glorious Star. Contact and workings are offered in Seattle, Washington and Eugene, Oregon.

March 21, 2005

The House of Mithras was established in France.

January 23, 2005

The House of the Green Lion, under the direction of Tom Worrel, became a Sovereign Commandery of the Ordo Astrum Sophiae.

December 21, 2004

NOTICE OF RESIGNATION FROM THE AURUM SOLIS

On December 21, 2004, the Commandery of the Winged Serpent in Minnesota separated from the Aurum Solis. We will continue our work within the Ordo Astrum Sophiae, a contacted initiatory Order expressing itself in and through the greater Ogdoadic Tradition.

Although the Winged Serpent no longer operates within the Order Aurum Solis, our grade structure, practices, teachings and rites of initiation remain the same. We have retained the full scope of established Aurum Solis workings within our current system, and remain a descendent of the Aurum Solis spiritual lineage. Ordo Astrum Sophiae operates under a Charter of Spiritual Succession, granted by the Aurum Solis Grand Commandery in 2002 to William Stoltz, the Master of the Winged Serpent.

Ordo Astrum Sophiae, with William Stoltz as the presiding Grand Master, has ratified constitutional and administrative structures to meet its distinctive needs and vision.

Ordo Astrum Sophiae will continue conducting traditional Aurum Solis studies and practices and encouraging serious research into the Ogdoadic Tradition of the Western Mysteries. We will also continue uninterruptedly with the induction of initiates and the advancement of existing Companions. As a vehicle of the Divine Alchemy, we are committed to the ideals of the Great Work and to the manifestation of the Glorious Star of Regeneration.

April 28, 2001

The House of the Winged Serpent is Consecrated by the rite set down in Sacratio Templi, in the Light of the Glorious Star, In Minneapolis / St. Paul, MN. The Winged Serpent is a continuation of the original House founded by Melita Denning and Osborne Phillips after moving to the United States.

November 1, 1999

The Commandery of the Winged Serpent was reactivated in Minneapolis, MN., with William Stoltz as Master, by authority of Osborne Phillips the presiding Grand Master of the Aurum Solis.