1909 Quote by Aleister Crowley
““All that was ordered and stable is shaken. The Æon of Wonders is come. Like locusts shall they gather themselves together, the servants of the Star and the Snake, and they shall eat up everything that is upon the earth. For why? Because the Lord of Righteousness delighteth in them. (16:6)””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Book of the Law by Aleister Crowley, 1904
A cosmic upheaval is described, where old order collapses and chaotic forces, driven by a divine will, dominate the earth.
In simple terms: Old order falls, chaos rises under a divine force.
Key Takeaway
Accept change and seek purpose amid chaos.
Themes
change
chaos
divine will
apocalypse
transformation
Mood
anxious
hopeful
reverent
Type
prophetic
poetic
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- spiritual awakening
- societal upheaval
- creative destruction
Key Concepts
theology
mythology
eschatology
Questions to Reflect On
- What structures in your life feel destabilized?
- How can you find meaning in the chaos?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may be overly dramatic for everyday challenges.
