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[Graal] An Invitation for New Members

Posted: Mon Jul 20, 2020 2:44 pm
by Smaragd
From the introductory text of the lodge:
In its work, Graal lodge emphasizes the esoteric Christ: the path of compassion, buddhi and buddhi-prâna connection. It emphasizes the last sentence of the constitution of The Star of Azazel, especially the last words: ”we strive for the spiritual expansion of individuals and societies under the banner of understanding and love.” It is a purpose of Graal to present the challenge of the bearing of boddhisatva/christ, which must be accepted to the sempiternal ”esoteric esotericism” when stepping on the ascending path.


Renewed in its praxis, Graal lodge opens its doors wider for the the members of The Star of Azazel and welcomes all those interested in its work. Come the winter solstice, a path of study based on a grade system will begin, in to which the first members are now welcomed. The purpose of the three-stepped grade system is to offer the members support and structure to the practice and to prepare them for the esotericism of the fraternity. The path formed by the grades goes through the symbolism and the most important teachings of the fraternity. It is based on multiple choices and individual path of praxis, which is turned open by keys formed by virtues. The renewal of Graal commences a completely new way of work and path within The Star of Azazel which hopefully answers to the challenge of informality the members often wrestle with. The operations of the Graal lodge focuses geographicly around Helsinki, but membership, and the journey through the grade system is possible without physically participating in the meetings of the lodge. Thus international members will also have possibility to join the work.

Applying for Membership

Graal is applied to via email (PDF format is preferred). In addition to the general introduction and opening the current individual situation, the freeform application must include what the applicant expects from the membership of Graal, as well as the individual relation to the lodges emphases. The recommended length of the application is 1 to 2 pages. Two personal referees are needed. An acceptable referee is a guide of another lodge the applicant is a member of, or a member of Graal lodge, who is not a guide to a grade. The referees must be mentioned in the application.

Graal membership requires a minimum of one year membership in another lodge of The Star of Azazel. Applying to the lodge also means that the applicant accepts Graal's hierarchical structure.

During a year, there are two possible windows for applications and joining the lodge. Periods of application run through January to February & from July to August. The accepted members will join the lodge on the solstice following the application period at hand, either on the winter solstice or the summer solstice.

More information of the lodge, its work and the grade system can be asked in this thread or from the guides of the grades, that is me, Fatuus or Nefastos. Welcome aboard!

(Updated on 20th of July, 2022 - Smaragd)

Re: [Graal] An Invitation for New Members

Posted: Fri Jan 01, 2021 10:04 am
by Smaragd
The next application period has started today, January 1st 2021 and ends on February 28th 2021. Applications are to be sent to the common P.O. box of the Star of Azazel. Approved members have a chance to enter the grade path at the moment of the Summer Solstice of this year. Welcome!

Re: [Graal] An Invitation for New Members

Posted: Wed Jan 05, 2022 4:02 pm
by Smaragd
Graal lodge's application window is now open until the end of February. Welcome along!

Re: [Graal] An Invitation for New Members

Posted: Mon Feb 07, 2022 5:57 pm
by Smaragd
A reminder of the open window for Graal lodge applications is to be closed at the end of February. Accepted members have the earliest possibility of taking part of the grade work starting from the Summer Solstice 2022.

Re: [Graal] An Invitation for New Members

Posted: Sun Jul 17, 2022 10:10 pm
by Smaragd
Membership applications for Graal lodge is again open through July and August. Applications can be sent by email (mail(at)graal.fi, PDF format for the digital application is preferred) or by letter:
Graal lodge
PL 208
33101 Tampere
FINLAND


Welcome!

Re: [Graal] An Invitation for New Members

Posted: Wed May 31, 2023 10:11 am
by Smaragd
An update regarding memberhip applications. The physical mailbox is no longer in use, neither the old email address of Graal. If you have already sent your applications to either of these addresses, we advice you to send them again to the following address: nefastos [at] azazel.fi.

Additionally we have abandoned the application requirements of thight application windows and the requirement of two recommendations.

Graal Lodge