Crowleyan

Crowleyan refers to anything associated with Aleister Crowley, a prolific English writer, occultist, ceremonial magician, poet, and mystic. He was a influential figure in the development of Western Esotericism, particularly in the early 20th century. Crowley founded the religious philosophy of Thelema, which he claimed was revealed to him by a supernatural intelligence named Aiwass in 1904. The core tenet of Thelema is "Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law," which is interpreted as an individual's true purpose or destiny.

The term "Crowleyan" can be applied to a wide range of subjects. This includes the teachings and practices derived from Thelema, such as specific magical rituals, ethical systems, and philosophical outlooks. It can also refer to organizations and movements that were inspired by or directly followed Crowley's work, most notably the O.T.O. (Ordo Templi Orientis) and the A∴A∴ (Astrum Argenteum), both of which Crowley led and reorganized.

Furthermore, "Crowleyan" can describe artistic, literary, or intellectual works that bear the imprint of Crowley's ideas, style, or personal philosophy. His extensive writings, which cover magic, religion, philosophy, and autobiography, are a primary source for understanding Crowleyan concepts. The controversial nature of Crowley's life and public image has also contributed to the term's association with a certain kind of counter-cultural or rebellious spirituality.