Membership

Local membership at Sekhet Bast Ra Oasis requires membership and initiation into at least the Minerval degree of OTO.  

Initiation in OTO only occurs in person during private ceremonies.   One seeking this initiation must obtain sponsorship from active members.  The best way we suggest this is to come to any of our public events and get to know us. 

We offer the Minerval degree based upon interest and applications received. 

Membership confers a number of benefits. Members have the right to attend all public and private events, are able to attend business meetings, review our finances, have a say in the running of the local body, and may join our private e-mail group. Members of all degrees also have the opportunity to step into a number of positions of responsibility, although the main officer roles are limited to those of I° and above. Membership also allows private use of our temple space for one’s own ritual work. In return for these benefits, Sekhet Bast Ra collects monthly dues from its members to defray the costs of maintaining a public space and performing our functions.

We also offer a long-range membership program for those at other bodies or who live at a distance and wish to affiliate with the body.

Local membership is not required to be a member of Ordo Templi Orientis. We are happy to offer initiation to those whose Will may not be to remain a local member, but who are interested in the benefits of initiation.  Those frequenting events at any local body are highly encouraged to support those endeavors by making a donation if not a local member.

Those interested in initiation and membership may contact us at sekhetbastra.contact@oto-usa.org, or approach an officer of the Oasis at a public event.