Ordo Sinistra Vivendi

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The Ordo Sinistra Vivendi was a New Zealand based religious organization describing itself as an esoteric warrior Order embracing both the Left Hand and Right Hand paths within the context of what it terms The Sinister Way.[1]

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History

The Ordo Sinistra Vivendi was founded in New Zealand the mid-1990's and became known as the Order of the Dark Fyre under the Grand Mastership of H Baynes.[1]

Philosophy and practice

The Ordo Sinistra Vivendi sought to restore balance to both the individual adherent and the societies of the Western civilization and existed as a means to personal development, and to aid the unfolding of both individual and cultural destiny. It oppose those creeds political and religious which would see the societies of the west subversive. It reveled in that which they claimed their our own, aiming to hasten the inevitable. Gaining superiority in both physical and psychic realms was one of their particular strategies for the practical realization of a cultural and political Imperium. From its manifestation they proclaim a new Aeon.

The initial primary philosophical influences were Nietzsche, and the allusion to the Faustus myth in the literary context as well as that of the Spenglerian context. Under the direction of H Baynes the Order becamed more esoteric and increasingly similar to the English Order of Nine Angles.

The Order consisted of both men and women who were bound by the will to progress (in times past this past was the original meaning of evil, to go beyond). The OSV is proudly European in Tradition and outlook. What we offer are not answers of solutions but an understanding, over time, of the forces that create and cause change in the world. Because we see things as they really are, we are regarded by many with fear and skepticism, this is the nature of genuine heresy. It opposes and accuses, that is the way of our Prince.

"For the adherents of the Path there are no enforced dogma, do's or dont's only the way of the individual. The Satanist knows there is no one above them, no supra-personal power enforcing its mandate or will. They are the highest embodiment of life and it is their personal honour that blinds the weak and subservient." (Baynes).

Members were expected to conduct themselves in a manner befitting Satanic honour. A Priest/ess or Alcove Master/Mistress might suspend a subordinate, subject to review by the magister. The Grand Master had ultimate responsibility for the interpretation and amendment of this the constitution of the order.[1]

OSV symbol

The symbol of the Ordo Sinistra Vivendi was the two-points up pentagram containing the head of a goat, surrounded by the self-devouring world serpent. It was meant to symbolize the rebellious individual, differentiated from the herd. "The goat itself is an apt symbol, a creature which is individualistic rather than herd-like. Christians use it to symbolize the parting of humanity with the flock of Christian sheep separated on the right, and the non-conformist goats on the left. It is also symbolic of the Greek god Pan, the All-Destroyer, All-Creator, half-man, half-goat god. The self-devouring world serpent is a universal archetype symbolizing the entropic force: creation - destruction - renewal." [1] [1]

Organization

The Ordo Sinistra Vivendi was organized in an hierarchical manner where there were three levels of membership; official member, priest or priestess and grand master. The grand master was the leadership position which was aided by an advisory council of priest members which might replace the grand master at any time by a majority vote. Upon the resignation or death of the grand master, the council was to elect one of its own to assume the position. The basic unit is of the Ordo Sinistra Vivendi was a Alcove. At least 3 members in a given area might form a Alcove, which was to assume responsibility for its own actions. Where there was no priest/ess a coven master/mistress might be elected to preside over the Alcove. Should an Alcove be sanctioned by the Grand Master, it would be granted a Charter which might may be revoked at any time by the Grand Master. Membership was attained by completion of an entrance examination by those at least 18 years old. Priest/esses were appointed at the discretion of the Grand Master.[1]

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