SILVER STAR JOURNAL
INTRODUCTION, INFORMATION & CONTRIBUTERS

"Every man and every woman is a star."
- Liver AL vel Legis. I. 3

SILVER STAR 3

 Introduction

Greetings & welcome to Silver Star 3

3 in many ways is a key number no matter what your magickal system. It seems the Silver Star meme has some sort of momentum. Some believe that Evolution is only the path we choose, if so, then there are some interesting primal choices here. The Black God/Dess and the intersteller vibe seem prominent in this issue. Thanks to all who share their visions, gnosis and dreams here in this oh so ephemeral medium. A.O.Spare said 'Art is the truth we make of our belief.' The ManiFestATion of Silver Star attests to the few-and-secret community of Stars that transcends space/time.
Joy to us! Share your Visions!
And now, a word about SAM ADKINS:

93 Motherfucker!
This is how Sam would often begin a letter to me. Ha! So, Sam.......

Sam's art is featured in this issue. Many of you may have heard of Sam, seen some of his art in K.Grant's books or even may have been lucky enough to meet him. Sam is (or was) my brother in the Art Magick. We corresponded for about 6 or 7 years and became fast pen pals then, after meeting, in-person pals. Sam was a fellow traveller as the New Thelemic chaos crazies manifested at the end of the 1970s in various circles, cabals and orders. Out of all this primal ferment, the HML (and so much more) was founded and Sam was literally in the astral thick of things. His intense production of amazingly alien astrally channeled art was astounding. We actually collaborated on several pieces of art the times he visited the Grove of the Star & Snake in NYC and watching him work was like watching a hawk soar. We partied and had a blast In NY, Ohio and other festival sites over the years. I am in awe of the pile of correspondence and ART I have from him. So, where is Sam now? I have no idea. The last postcard I got was 20 years ago and Ive tried, off and on, over the years to find him to no avail. I fear  the worst, but hope he is still around. 20 years ago he gave me permission to print some of his art in a magazine called MANDRAGORE. I have sat on his art for 20 years, but recently his images have been whispering to me....set us free. I feel that our friendship and prior agreement allows me to share his work with you who can really appreciate it. I open the doors to his magick world; Thus all the art in this issue. So,
SAM, IF YOU READ THIS WRITE ME  YOU BASTARD & WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN?!
If you have Passed On, Sam:
MAY YOU ATTAIN THE STARS MOTHERFUCKER!
And find JOY.

And now, into the darkness of outer and inner space, the depths and heights and the eternal light...of the Silver Star...

- 131

aion@psychicsophia.com

Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the law.
 

WHAT:

This unique Journal of Magick is totally eclectic, with a focus on serious practical and theoretical essays, fiction, rituals, art and poetry that all express The High Art: those countless aspects of magick and the alchemy of the 'Great Work'. The material herein is primarily in, although not limited to, the realm of Thelema. This means operating on the principle of love under will. Other terms such as Tantrik, Shamanic, Chaotic, Wiccan and so on may also apply. The Will to Love is the Law to Live. In the end, Silver Star is what our contributors and readers choose to make of it.

WHO:

While being in a sense a magickal child of The Horus/Maat Lodge, Silver Star
is not limited in any way to being a 'house organ' for the Lodge. Silver Star seeks to provide an open source and forum for all serious Adepts who will to share with their Brothers and Sisters the work of the Art Magick. A closed system dies. We seek to help inspire the metaphysical knowledge of the New Gnosis as an open system. Our simple goal: The magickal evolution of humanity.

HOW:

 You send us wonders and we will help spread them. Omnia Veritas (everything is true) . If you like what you see here, then we want your work as well. All arcane materials are acceptable from all types of open-minded people, belonging to any and all (or absolutely no) orders, lodges, circles and so on. Sincerity, scholarship, and creativity are our desired qualities. Silver Star seeks to represent the widest possible spectrum of Magick and its practice as it is evolving now. Most disciplines have a Journal that transcends politics and becomes a serious forum for the whole community, a free space where ideas and knowledge can be shared. This is ours.

WHY:

Because we can. Many of us marvel at the current proliferation of magick everywhere. Who has not witnessed the fertile chaos of these uncertain times? Who has not found the tools and information necessary to create conscious change in abundant supply? Cyberspace and the tools thereof provide powerful tools to effect change with Will. We to Evolve. Each one of us now lives in a world where critical choices must be made. As the old song goes: "And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make." We are united in one simple ideal: Love IS the Law. Do you truly know how much your heart weighs?

WHERE:

HERE and NOW! This is all that matters. We are scattered about the globe, a beautiful 'net of stars', yet in this magick circle of cyberspace we are together. Let us gather in love and will to share our visions and affirm our unity. This is a time of great changes: a new conscious is rising phoenix-like from the ashes of a restrictive age. Let it take flight here.

If you are Asatru, Buddhist, Chaote, Druid, Enochian, Faerie, Gnostic, Heretic, Illuminati, Jungian, Kali-worshipping, Lovecraftian, Maatian, Nordic, OTO, Pagan, Qabalist, Rosicrucian, Shaman, Taoist, Unitarian, Voudon, Wiccan, Xenophile, Yezidic, Zoroastrian, or something completely different, Silver Star is your e-zine. The editors gratefully acknowledge the many contributions that have been made to this issue.  We hope that you, our readers, will find connections with the magickal experiences presently assembled before you.
 

 Silver Star Editorial Collective

 Nemus, Aion, Shade, Nema
 

Love is the law. love under will.

aion@psychicsophia.com

Publication dates: Spring & Fall Equinox
Deadlines: One Month Before each Equinox

There is no payment for submissions except good Karma. Authors/artists retain copyrights.
I request that submissions, if possible, be sent in MS WORD as attachments or as text documents (rich text is fine as well). Images as GIFs or JPGs, please keep them small memory-wise and size wise.and please title each peace and put your name as you wish it to be shown ON the piece. Thanks. The journal often has text centered on the pages, one reason for this is the format in which I receive submissions, often this is the best way I can display them on the web page without intensive editing.
If there are odd formatting bits here & there, forgive me- Im doing what I can with what I have.
Note: I do NOT edit for style, content, grammar or typos- I spend my energies getting it up online- so send ready-to-print materials. In other words, all typos and grammar errors are owned by the authors.
RE: Errors, bad links etc: Whoa! Relax. Email me. Ill change it. It IS the web. And remember:
All is transitory....
Each issue is a Great Work but also a Great Joy. As I assemble and weave this issue the strongest feeling that fills me is how very much of one mind we all are, even though our bodies are scattered over the planet.As you wander through each issue, you'll see what I mean. Love/Will--- Aion.