Ordo Sinistra Vivendi
(formerly Order of the Left Hand Path)
An Introduction
THE SINISTER WAY
The OSV is an esoteric warrior Order embracing both the Left Hand
and Right Hand paths within the context of what it terms The Sinister Way.
Because Westerners have been dualised by Judaeo-Christianity, they
incorrectly see the LH and RH paths as representing "evil" and "good"
respectively. The original meanings of the two paths however are:
LHP: Anima/Yin, feminine principle of the universe, intuitive,
receptive, dark.
RHP: Animus/Yang, male, logic, active, light principle.
Rather than moral dualities, they reflect how nature operates via
interacting polarities. When an individual or a culture incorporate both
polarities as a totality, there is balance.
SATAN
The sinister Way recognises the need to restore balance through
opposition (heresy); to create through destruction.
The best-known archetype of opposition to stasis is Satan, from
Hebrew "adversary and accuser". This is the entropic force which energises
the universe, functioning in a state of perpetual flux - chaotically,
rather than in an orderly & predictable manner.
SINISTRA VIVENDI - THE SINISTER WAY
Sinister from Latin translates as "on the left", signifying that
which goes against the norm. The OSV uses the term to signify the
universe's entropic force.
SYMBOL
The goat and pentagram symbol of the OSV as shown on the cover,
symbolises the carnality of man: man as animal, rather than as separated
from nature which the spiritual dogmas believe. The goat is an
individualist rather than herd-like. Even Christianity recognises the
symbolism, with man separated into "goats" on the left, & Christian sheep
on the right. It's also Pan, the half-man, half-animal god. The self-
devouring world serpent is a universal archetype symbolising the entropic
force: creation - destruction - renewal.
MAN AS ANIMAL
Anti-nature dogmas such as Christianity state that man is separate
from nature. Satanism holds that man is part of nature, an animal whose
behaviour is genetically based. This the modern sciences of genetics and
sociobiology verify. The instinct is still the dominating force for human
and all other animal behaviour. Therefore, the individual cannot be more
than what he is genetically-endowed with; although he can be less than his
genetic potential if repressed by influences which aren't in accord with
his true nature (Will).
Satanism unfolds the real nature of the individual; what the Greeks
called physis.
SATANIC ETHOS
The Satanist frees himself from the bondage of dogma; he unfolds
that which he is. But he is the antithesis of the self-destructive nihilist
the pseudo- satanists proclaim themselves to be. What animal consumes drugs
and alcohol to the point of illness or death? What animal deliberately
weakens itself? Only man does this, with his so-called 'higher
consciousness' seeking to over-ride his animal instinct.
What is evil? That which weakens. What is good? That which
strengthens, the individual, to paraphrase the Satanic philosopher
Nietzsche.
FAUSTIAN SOUL
The Satanic 'soul' can be described as 'Faustian'. We stand for
wisdom undefiled and unfettered by any dogma. Our desire for knowledge, and
to see the scope of human thought extended unto infinity, is insatiable. We
desire to see humanity play amongst the stars.
Professor R.S. Knox's description of the Faustian soul in his
introduction to the 1924 edition of Marlowe's Doctor Faustus states: "The
Faustus legend becomes for us a symbol of humanity's splendid struggle to
reach for the stars, the tragedy of infinite aspiration."
CONSTITUTION
PURPOSE
(1) The aim of the OSV is to (a) encourage the unfolding of the full
potential of its adherents; (b) herald the dawn of a Faustian
Civilisation.
ADMINISTRATION
(2) Leadership is vested in the Magister.
(3) The Priesthood collectively forms the Magister's Advisory Council.
(4) Upon the resignation or death of the Magister, the Council shall elect
one of its own to assume the position.
ORGANISATION
(5) The basic unit is the Coven.
(6) At least 3 members in a given area may form a Coven, which assumes
responsibility for its own actions.
(7) Where there is no priest/ess a Coven Master/Mistress may be elected to
preside over the Coven.
MEMBERSHIP
(8) There are two levels of Membership: Official Member, and Priest/ess.
(9) Membership is attained by completion of an Entrance Examination by
those at least 18 years old.
(10) Priest/esses are appointed at the discretion of the Magister.
CONDUCT
(11) Members are expected to conduct themselves in a manner befitting
Satanic honour.
(12) A Priest/ess or Coven Master/Mistress may suspend a subordinate,
subject to review by the Magister.
(13) The Magister shall have ultimate responsibility for the interpretation
and amendment of this Constitution.
Revised 14 April 1993ev
Ordo Sinistra Vivendi
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Dunedin
New Zealand
MEMBERSHIP
Aspirants to Membership must undertake an Entrance Examination by
correspondence.
The cost is $20 (US$12) and includes a copy of the OSV's principle text
Sinistra Vivendi. A membership card is issued upon acceptance into the
Order.
All applicants must be at least 18 years old.
There are no refunds.
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