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What does it mean?
A curse is placed upon Because and his relatives.
In plain terms
Because and his kin are condemned.
What can you take from it?
Beware of directing hostility toward families.

Where it applies

  • family disputes
  • rituals

Putting it to work

  • avoid collective blame
  • seek reconciliation

Questions to consider

  • Is it fair to curse an entire family?
  • What alternatives exist to curses?

Another view

Curses are symbolic and may not have real effect.

More from Aleister Crowley

  1. The Manifestation of Nuit is at an end.

    Permalink to quote #17

  2. May Because be accursed for ever!

    Permalink to quote #19

  3. To me! To me!

    Permalink to quote #16

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