Greetings!
Crowley formulated his version of the OTO to express (and indulge?) his
sexuality with degrees exploring masturbation, heterosexual sex and
homosexual sex.
Garner formulated Wicca to do likewise. Nudity, a bit of bondage,
flagellation and heterosexual sex
Grant in his version of the O.T.O., not being a fan of male gay sex,
changed the 11th degree from homosexual to heterosexual sex when the
woman is menstruating.
Big similarity is using sexual desire as vehicle for religious and
magical endeavour. The vehicles are different. Crowley drew upon the
glamours of occult masonry and tantra, Gardner those of a clandestine
folk religion.
My best wishes
Ben
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Ben Fernee
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