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Paul Joseph Rovelli is an American occultist, author, and teacher best known for founding the Gnostic Church of L.V.X. in Hoosick Falls, New York, which is cited as the first fully owned and operated Gnostic church in the United States [0.4.2, 0.4.3].
Key Activities and Background
Spiritual Leadership: He runs a lineage of the A.'.A.'. (Astron Argon), a spiritual order within the Western Mystery Tradition, and serves as the Director of the Gnostic Church of L.V.X.
Authorship: Rovelli has written extensively on metaphysics, Thelema, astrology, and tarot. Notable works available on Amazon and Lulu include:
The Starry Gnosis: An American Revelation
The Whole Astrology Workbook
Thelema & the Greek Qabalah
Professional Background: Beyond his spiritual work, he is a professional piano teacher (specializing in jazz and blues) and has an early career in the piano industry, and later in energy brokering.
Education: He attended Ramapo College of New Jersey and formally taught Tarot and Astrology for 20 years in local adult education schools.
Note: He is distinct from the Italian theoretical physicist Carlo Rovelli, who is famous for his work on loop quantum gravity.
Details regarding his spiritual teachings.
Paul Joseph Rovelli’s spiritual teachings are a synthesis of Modern Gnosticism, Thelema, and the Western Esoteric Tradition. He presents these not as rigid dogmas, but as an evolving path of self-discovery and "Scientific Illuminism."
Core Tenets and Philosophies
Scientific Illuminism: This is the primary framework of his teaching, where he attempts to bridge the gap between modern physics and Thelemic philosophy. He views Thelema as a modern expression of the ancient Sethian Gnostic movement.
The Resurrection of the Goddess: A major theme in his work is the correction of what he calls the "patriarchal error" of traditional Christianity and even some occult organizations like the O.T.O.. He interprets Thelema as the restoration of the Divine Feminine in Western society.
Modern Gnosticism: Through the Gnostic Church of L.V.X., he teaches that true awakening requires sovereignty and self-creation rather than blind belief. His "Preparing for Gnosis" program focuses on self-realization and the understanding of consciousness as "spirit incarnate".
Synthesis of Traditions: His teachings frequently integrate disparate systems, including:
Thelemic Qabalah: Utilizing English, Greek and Hebrew Qabalistic systems to interpret sacred texts like Liber AL vel Legis.
Theosophy: He has written a multi-volume comparative study linking the works of H.P. Blavatsky (Isis Unveiled, The Secret Doctrine) with Thelemic doctrine.
Hegelian Philosophy: He uses Hegel's Phenomenology of Spirit to explain the soul's journey and the nature of the "World-Spirit".
Sacramental Work: His Breviary of the Gnostic Church of L.V.X. outlines specific rites, masses, and sacraments designed for a "libertine community".
A.'.A.'. Training: He leads a lineage of the A.'.A.'. (Astron Argon), which emphasizes one-on-one tutelage in magick and mysticism to achieve the "Great Work".
Tools of Insight: He teaches Tarot and Astrology not just as fortunetelling, but as metaphysical tools for understanding the architecture of the psyche.
Paul Joseph Rovelli’s spiritual work is divided into technical commentaries on Thelemic texts and the practical, community-focused liturgy of the Gnostic Church of L.V.X..
Commentaries on Thelemic Texts
Rovelli’s approach to Thelema focuses on re-interpreting Aleister Crowley’s "praeternatural" writings through the lens of modern science and Sethian Gnosticism.
Commentary & Themes in AL: Provides a verse-by-verse analysis of Liber AL vel Legis (The Book of the Law), re-examining its core themes to explain the relationship between the human psyche and universal forces.
Liber AL vel Legis & Essays on AL: Published with the intent of his spiritual order, the Astron Argon, this work includes a thorough study of the original manuscript and essays exploring the entity "Aiwass".
Scientific Illuminism: A thesis that reconciles Thelemic philosophy with quantum mechanics and molecular biology, arguing that spiritual enlightenment and scientific understanding are two sides of the same coin.
Thelemic Qabalah: A multi-volume set including intermediate studies that serve as a companion for understanding the mathematical and symbolic structure of the Western Mystery Tradition.
Liturgical Practices of the Gnostic Church of L.V.X.
The church’s liturgy is designed for a "libertine community"—those living in the modern world who wish to maintain spiritual function without being "manipulated by the machine".
: This foundational document contains the church’s complete sacraments, rites, masses, and a thorough outline for ordination training.
Equinox Rites: Involve specific divination practices and community celebrations, often focusing on children or elders.
Solstice Rites: Mark the height of summer and the depth of winter with communal gatherings.
Holy Day Rites: Celebrated on days corresponding to the three chapters of The Book of the Law
Communal Components: Most rituals involve a procession, the reading of sacred epistles, and a communal meal intended to foster community bonds.
Sacraments and Ordination: The church offers traditional gnostic sacraments such as baptism and confirmation, but interpreted through a Thelemic lens, alongside formal training for its clergy.
The Astron Argon (often abbreviated as A.'.A.'.) is the specific spiritual lineage of the Western Mystery Tradition that Paul Joseph Rovelli directs. While it shares the same name and foundational roots as the original A.'.A.'. order founded by Aleister Crowley and George Cecil Jones in 1907, Rovelli’s lineage operates as a distinct branch with its own specific focus and publications.
One-on-One Tutelage: Like other A.'.A.'. lineages, Astron Argon adheres to a system of strict individual mentorship [(https://www.reddit.com/r/thelema/comments/fgr96x/thelemic_orders_thoughts/)]. A "Superior" guides a "Probationer" or student through a series of grades, focusing on the "Great Work"—the realization of one's true nature or "True Will."
Spiritual Edification: Rovelli describes the lineage as a "spiritual lineage serving the edification of humanity." It aims to provide a contemporary spiritual system that remains relevant in the modern world.
The "Great White Brotherhood": Rovelli views Astron Argon as the modern name for what was traditionally called the "Great White Brotherhood," an assembly of enlightened beings dedicated to the spiritual evolution of the planet.
Key Teachings and Material
Thelemic Foundation: The lineage is centered on the study and practice of Thelema, particularly the "praeternatural" communication received by Crowley known as Liber AL vel Legis.
Educational Resources: Rovelli has produced several workbooks specifically designed for the training within this lineage, including:
The Whole Magick Workbook: A complete course for developing a magickal practice, ranging from basic exercises to advanced rituals.
Thelemic Qabalah (Volumes I-IV): A massive four-volume study intended for students to master the mathematical and symbolic language used in the order.
The Knowledge & Conversation: A primary goal for students in the Astron Argon is attaining the Knowledge and Conversation of the Holy Guardian Angel (HGA), which is considered a pivotal milestone in the order's grade system.
Relationship with the Gnostic Church of L.V.X.
While the Astron Argon is the esoteric (inner/individual) branch of Rovelli's work, the Gnostic Church of L.V.X. serves as the exoteric (outer/communal) expression. The Church provides the social and liturgical structure for the community, while the Astron Argon handles the private, rigorous training of individual initiates.
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