Ordo Astrum Sophiæ

ORDO ASTRUM SOPHIÆ & THE OGDOADIC TRADITION
Embark on an insightful exploration of the Ogdoadic Tradition, a Hermetic path tracing

back to the arcane wisdom of Hermes Trismegistus, enriched by a tapestry of ancient
mystical traditions.
So, what is the Ogdoadic Tradition? It is

Hermetic, embracing the archetype of and
literature attributed to Hermes Trismegistus.
The Hermetica is the root source of
inspiration and magic in the Ogdoadic
Tradition. It is distinct from its Rosicrucian
and Thelemic counterparts because of its
unique symbolism, its initiatory structure, the
emphasis on the number eight, and the
principal of Regeneration. To understand the
Ogdoadic Tradition it is important to
understand the various elements that
contributed to its makeup, for it draws upon
many traditions and historical influences including Egyptian magic, Greek
philosophy, the Mystery religions, Gnosticism, Neo-Platonism, Alchemy,
the Qabalah, and Hermetic literature.
The principal, archetypal symbols of the Ogdoadic Tradition, appear in

cultures throughout the world. One of the Tradition’s key symbols is the
House of Sacrifice. You need to look no further than the Holy of Holies at
Edfu (perhaps the oldest intact remnant of the House of Sacrifice) or the
Basilica of St. Peter in Rome to see the ancient and unmistakable design of
this House. You can also see the design in certain Mithraic artifacts: these
clearly show three steps leading up to the House, wherein dwells a Mithraic
youth holding the orb of sovereignty, the Sun. The triangular superstructure
above contains symbols of power and initiation, evidencing divine presence
within the holy dwelling.
The Star of Regeneration, also a central symbol of our Tradition, has held a
prime place in art as disparate as Islam, the Greek Mediterranean, and
Christian iconography. Likewise, the Tessera, used in both the Astrum
Sophiæ and the Aurum Solis as a symbol of the Great Work, graces many
sites of antiquity, including the Orpheus pavement at Gloucestershire,
England.
THE OGDOADIC TRADITION is a modern term referring to a system of ritual

magick which draws its influences from several sources: Neo-platonic
theurgy, Alexandrian Hermeticism, transcendent Gnosticism, medieval
alchemy, Hermetic Qabalah, and the great mythic schemata of pagan
regeneration are woven together into a consistent and coherent system of
magical and mystical practice which is not tied to any one belief-system.
Even in its use of Qabalah, the Ogdoadic Tradition is not confined to the
trappings of Rabbinic Judaism or Abrahamic deities; rather, this Qabalah has
been stripped to its essential framework and integrated by modern adepts
using Ancient Greek as its “sacred” language.
The Ogdoadic Tradition is the Path of the Sacred Sovereign. Its keywords
are Knowledge and Regeneration. Knowledge of the Self as represented by the
Fivefold House of Sacrifice, culminating in true Gnosis: Divine Knowledge
through the knowledge of the Divine in humanity. Those who strive to this
Gnosis and who peradventure attain it are Regenerated: reborn. Their
“House” becomes irradiated with the Light of the Eightfold Star – the
endless interlace showing forth the eternal bond of Matter and Spirit – and
they are born as Adepts. So, too, do we find this Path of the Alchemy of the
Soul preserved in the myths of Osiris, Tammuz, Dionysus, and countless
others. Nor could these solar deities have been reborn without the aid of the
Great Mothers – of Isis and Ishtar, Rhea, and Mara – and so the Sacred
Feminine is also accorded its rightful dignity and importance within the
Ogdoadic Tradition.
This specific system of magick first crystallized in a magical order known as

the AURUM SOLIS (“Gold of the Sun”) in London in 1897 by George Stanton
and Charles Kingold. Surviving a schism in the 1950s, that order published
a series of books outlining its teachings and practices called The Magical
Philosophy in the 1970s. Its authors, known by their pen-names Melita
Denning and Osborne Phillips, would also become the leaders of that order.
They became heavily involved in the very early days of Llewellyn
Publications and the “Gnostica” movement, relocating from the U.K. to
Minnesota and writing many other books on magical techniques. After
Melita Denning’s death in 1997, the Aurum Solis underwent another schism
with supporters in favor of a more philosophical focus on Neoplatonism,
retaining the name of Aurum Solis.
The remaining US members formed the ORDO ASTRUM SOPHIÆ (“Order of

the Star of Wisdom”) in 2002 under the leadership of William Stoltz, the
previous Grand Master of the Order who was initiated by Denning and
Phillips in 1984.
Initiatory Structure
Before becoming a member and receiving the Rite of Induction, every
applicant shall pass through a probationary period: admission to this
probationary period, as well as its duration and occupation, shall be at the
discretion of the Master of the Commandery. The Order has three operative
foundation grades:
• First Hall: Neophyte, Apprentice of the Great Work;

• Second Hall: Servitor, Server of the Secret Flame;
• Third Hall: Adeptus Minor, Priest of the Gnosis.
The Rite of Induction admits the candidate to the First Hall of the Order
and is freely bestowed as a spiritual gift which does not bind the candidate
to involvement in the corporate life of the Order. If the initiate continues
their studies and practices, they may receive the Rite of Integration and enter
the Second Hall, becoming more deeply involved in their studies and the
activities of the Order. The third initiation is known as the Rite of Elevation,
properly called Palingenesis, and represents the entry into the Third Hall and
the beginning of the role of Adeptus Minor.
The Astrum Sophiæ today is a small and private, though international fully
contacted, non-commercial initiatory Order dedicated to continuing and
fostering the Ogdoadic Tradition of the Western Mysteries. The Order’s
mission is to provide a stable vehicle for the advancement of its members in
an ambience of living Alchemy and an unwavering devotion to raise its
initiates to true Adepthood within the regenerative mysteries of the
Ogdoadic Tradition. The Order is also dedicated to the ideal of fraternal
cooperation, both within its own body of initiates and in its relations with
other Orders within the Western Mystery Tradition.
Your Journey Begins Here
What if it was all true?
Burdened and blessed, you are the shore between land and sea, the horizon
between night and day. Others may wander blindly through their lives, adrift
on the seas of fate. But part of you has always known your path, always
believed there is reason and purpose and a secret order infusing your
existence.
All existence.
You are right.
This is the culmination of years of work and dedication, and here it is: the
beginning of everything that is to come. You are moments from knowing
what you have longed to know.
What if magic was real, and there was a time when you could have joined
your hidden colleagues and learned to practice arcane arts with other
believers?
What if you still could?
Would you?
That longing you have for something else – your belief that there is
something more, something bigger than just this world – there’s a reason for
it.
You’ve been called.
Answer the Call
If you’re ready, the Las Vegas Citadel of the Golden Sun is your gateway to
a grand unfolding story that can’t be told without you. We’ve provided
everything you need to prepare for your journey, to connect with others who
have already begun, and to take your place in the lineage of the Ogdoadic
Tradition. All you must do is answer the call.
Reach out to the Las Vegas Citadel to explore membership

opportunities and immerse yourself in the rich heritage of the
Ogdoadic Tradition.
For further information, and to contact the Order, please visit:

https://www.ordoastrumsophiae.org
And for information on the Las Vegas local body, please visit the Citadel of
the Golden Sun at: https://oas-goldensun.org
The Astrum Sophiæ is a haven for those seeking to delve deeper into the
Ogdoadic Tradition. The Las Vegas Citadel of the Golden Sun opens its
doors to inquisitive minds.

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ORDO ASTRUM SOPHIÆ & THE OGDOADIC TRADITION

Embark on an insightful exploration of the Ogdoadic Tradition, a Hermetic path tracing

So, what is the Ogdoadic Tradition? It is

The principal, archetypal symbols of the Ogdoadic Tradition, appear in

THE OGDOADIC TRADITION is a modern term referring to a system of ritual

This speciﬁc system of magick ﬁrst crystallized in a magical order known as

The remaining US members formed the ORDO ASTRUM SOPHIÆ (“Order of

• First Hall: Neophyte, Apprentice of the Great Work;

Your Journey Begins Here

What if it was all true?

You are right.

What if you still could?

Answer the Call

Reach out to the Las Vegas Citadel to explore membership

For further information, and to contact the Order, please visit:

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