Since releasing the Foreword to the upcoming book, Current 128: A Manifesto of Ontological Rebellion, we’ve received far, far more interest than what was anticipated. Most of the emails and messages received were strongly in favor of what that body of writing details. Just as many messages wanted to know how they could get involved. Some were convinced that we’re a group of terrorists and that our sigil is a Neo-Nazi symbol. Some accused us of being ANTIFA, whatever that’s supposed to mean. We inspired strong reactions either way and that’s good.
To address these actual frequently asked questions, I put them here and reply to them directly. For those who could barely be bothered to look for themselves, we offer this quick list to address your paranoid fantasies. For those who want in on the action, let us show you how…
How do I contact an agent of The Blood Rose, directly?
All questions and media requests can be directed at thebloodrose@protonmail.com and one of our agents will get back to you.
How do I get involved?
Subscribe to the stack. Homework, operations, and literature will follow. Tell your friends. Form a cell. Await orders. Get real weird with it.
What do you do?
We are magicians. We are occulture jammers. Slayers of The Spectacle. You seek the signal. We seek the noise. Our mission is carried out by re-enchanting the spirits of the landscape around us and bring back the connection to our homes and communities. We do this through magic. We do this through art. We do this through creativity.
Are you militant? Violent?
Militant, yes. Violent, no. Hard language and militant visuals evoke a particular mindset that drives people to action. It excites some and terrifies others. This is perfection for us. It communicates the right idea to the right minds, with urgency.
But are we violent? Absolutely not. Violence is the tool of our enemies. Bending people to their will with coercion and enforcing their policy with a gun is the only way they can make it work. Their weapon is death. Our weapon is love. Will is nothing without Love.
What is the 128 Current?
It is direct action by way of ritual and ceremonial magic. It is defense of the defenseless and offense of those who would do them harm. It is a celebration of chaos and an embrace of disorder.
What does 128 mean?
It is the numeric value of Blood Rose Cabal, as found in the cipher hidden in Liber AL Vel Legis, by Aleister Crowley.
What’s that symbol you use?
That’s The Blood Rose. It was delivered in a dream following a ceremony meant to conjure the operating spirits of this current. It’s the symbolic glue that holds the mission together. It’s a clockwise-turning wheel. It symbolizes a dedication to change and a rejection of stasis and tradition. It’s a crown of thorns. The sacrifice for enlightenment and a celebration of the ones who shake things up.
Change is painful. The turning of the wheel churns and grinds what was, to reveal fertile soil for what will be.
Is it inspired by The Sonnenrad?
Fuck no! We don’t see the resemblance.
Are you Leftists/Communists/Liberals?
Absolutely fucking not. These accusations come from intellectual weaklings who actively resist seeing anything beyond simple binaries.
With our Hawk’s head we peck at their eyes. We are the infinite potential of Nuit. We are the manifestation of Nuit by Hadit. We are the destruction of Hadit by Ra-Hoor-Khuit. Our ideal state is no leaders. Labels are anathema to Will.
There is no law beyond do what thou wilt.
Is this Thelema?
No.
Yes.
“Do what thou wilt…” is central to our mission. To be restrained by tradition, the enemy of a dominating theocratic force, forced to conform to the narrow confines of a box crafted by a frightened society, it limits us. We cannot pursue our Will. We cannot be the people that we intend to be if the freedom to express our true selves is forbidden by oppressive laws crafted by callow men.
This is not a codified Thelemic body. We bear no relation to any Thelemic order or organization. The Book of the Law is merely a guiding voice and Aleister Crowley, the man, has no bearing on our direction.
You keep saying ‘we’. How many of you are there?
Ubique. Sumus.
So uh…. I think I’m meant to be a part of this quite plausibly
Kallisti 😁 the whole 218/182 current has led me here so far and, well, maybe a bold statement but I’m the Kane that S Ben Qayin wishes to be lol