New Year’s Eve Virtual Happy Hour

Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law.

Based on the unfortunate 20 December news that Cuyahoga County has the third highest COVID-19 rate per 100K people in the nation, the Black Sun Lodge New Year's Eve fundraiser has been postponed until Lupercalia in February 2022e.v. We will be posting the specific date and time for that within the week.

For those who wish to ring in 2022e.v. with the fellowship of Thelemite friends, we will be hosting a Virtual Happy Hour from 10pm-midnight observance (EST) on Google Meet.
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/ykv-iqwn-kaf
Or dial: ‪(US) +1 765-400-0207‬ PIN: ‪704 913 855‬#

We are cancelling in-person events, including our Gnostic Masses, through 31 January 2022e.v. as a secondary surge is expected when holiday travelers bring COVID-19 back home with them.

Please take whatever precautions you can to limit your exposure, and keep yourself safe and healthy through the holidays. We hope to see you in the new year.

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If you would like to make a donation to Black Sun Lodge, but do not plan to attend our New Year's Eve fundraiser, we welcome you to use one of these options:
+ Follow the donation link in our online store at https://store.blacksun93.org
+ Donate using PayPal: https://paypal.me/blacksunoto
+ Donate via Zelle to treasurer@blacksun93.org

Love is the law, love under will.

The Officers of Black Sun Lodge, O.T.O.

New Year’s Eve Fundraiser at Black Sun Lodge

Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law.

Come ring in 2022e.v. with Black Sun Lodge!
Join us at this fundraising event for food, drink, music, dancing, 50/50 raffle, and more!
Food and drinks are included. No alcoholic beverages will be provided. BYOB.

Tickets: $25 per person payable in advance online, at any FVP in-person event, or at the door.
When: Friday, 31 December 2021e.v., begins at 8:30pm
Where: Black Sun Lodge O.T.O. 11934 Lorain Ave, Cleveland, OH 44111
Wear: Cocktail attire requested
RSVP Deadline: 25 December 2021 - Follow this link.

USGL Fully Vaccinated Persons (FVP) Protocol is in force:
1. RSVPs are mandatory.
2. You must be Fully Vaccinated* - A Lodge Officer will ask to see your vaccination card in order to verify your Fully Vaccinated status before permitting entry into the Lodge space.

* According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, a person is Fully Vaccinated two weeks after their second dose in a 2-dose series, such as the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines, or two weeks after a single-dose vaccine, such as Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen vaccine.

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If you would like to make a donation to Black Sun Lodge, but do not plan to attend our New Year's Eve fundraiser, we welcome you to use one of these options:
+ Follow the donation link in our online store at https://store.blacksun93.org
+ Donate using PayPal: https://paypal.me/blacksunoto
+ Donate through a social media fundraiser like this one: https://www.facebook.com/donate/598938914655755
+ Donate during one of our in-person events at the Lodge - we accept cash and credit cards; see with your own eyes the space and community your donation will support.

Love is the law, love under will.

The Officers of Black Sun Lodge, O.T.O.

#GivingTuesday at Black Sun Lodge

Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law.

Black Sun Lodge needs your help!

The last 18 months have been especially difficult for the Lodge. Going without Gnostic Masses, workshops, initiations, and seasonal feasts for well over a year has taken a heavy toll on our coffers. Black Sun relies on dues, fees, and donations for all of its expenses, and with the pandemic making money tight for everyone, there simply has not been enough income to offset our rent and utilities.

While Black Sun has resumed limited in-person events, they are not aiding our financial recovery as quickly as hoped. Our emergency savings are allowing us to continue operation, but these funds will be depleted in time; we simply cannot make up the difference every month. Financial stewardship requires that we take action now.

One of those actions is raising additional funds and donations from outside of our usual more passive methods. On this Giving Tuesday, and over the next several months, please donate to Black Sun Lodge via any of the methods listed below:

+ Follow the donation link in our Online Store at https://store.blacksun93.org
+ Donate using PayPal: https://paypal.me/blacksunoto
+ Donate through a social media fundraiser like this one: https://facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=598938921322421&id=544657703
+ Donate during one of our in-person events at the Lodge - we accept cash and credit cards; see with your own eyes the space and community your donation will support.

Love is the law, love under will.

The Officers of Black Sun Lodge, O.T.O.

Recovering from the pandemic, even as it continues.

Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law.

As the pandemic continues, Black Sun Lodge, O.T.O. is following the COVID-19 safety policies laid forth by US Grand Lodge (USGL). As a number of our members or members of their households have chronic health concerns, Black Sun has chosen to follow the more cautious options. Additionally, USGL has stated that we must keep up with information from state or local governments, in case they require more stringent safety measures.

Following USGL COVID-19 policies, we resumed limited indoor and outdoor activities in late May. As of 20 August 2021, the Officers of Black Sun Lodge are currently monitoring active spread of the COVID-19 Delta variant among vaccinated individuals within our community. To minimize further spread, we are modifying the following events for the rest of this month effective immediately:

• In-Person Social @ Edgewater Park (8/23): now Virtual Happy Hour (see calendar for link)
• Out, Proud, and Pagan (8/28): reverted back to online only
Cleveland Pagan Pride (8/28-29): Black Sun Lodge will not have a booth this year.

If you have COVID-19, or if you have been recently exposed to someone who has COVID-19, we expect that you will follow current CDC recommendations for isolation or quarantine to avoid infecting others.

We are grateful to everyone who has made donations and paid dues during the pandemic shutdowns to help us keep our Lodge space, pay video conferencing fees, etc. To help contribute through your regular shopping, we offer many items through the Black Sun book store. For items not carried in our store, as an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases at Amazon.com ( #ad Amazon Advertising cookies required). We are also registered in the Amazon Smile program. Through all three methods, a portion of every purchase helps support Black Sun Lodge.

We hope to resume in-person events very soon, indoors at the Lodge and at the LGBT Community Center of Greater Cleveland, and outdoors at the Richard Wagner statue in Upper Edgewater Park.

We welcome you to subscribe to the Black Sun Google Calendar. Because event details may change on short notice, be sure to turn on notification emails.

Our regular announcement email list is on Googlegroups. You can also find us on Facebook, Meetup, Twitter, and Instagram.

Please note: the Black Sun Lodge visitors rules and anti-discrimination policy apply to both in-person and online events.

If you have any questions about Black Sun Lodge, please feel free to contact us.

Love is the law, love under will.

A weekend with Lita-Luise and Vere Chappell – 11-12 May 2019

Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law.

Join Black Sun Lodge as we welcome Lita-Luise & Vere Chappell for a weekend of awesome classes!

On Saturday 11 May 2019 – 9:00am-6:00pm – the Chappells will be presenting the following four talks at Black Sun Lodge:
+ Ida Craddock: Sexual Outlaw & Erotic Mystic (presented by Vere Chappell)
+ True Will: What It Is, How To Discover It, and What To Do With It (presented by Vere Chappell)
+ The Magical Personality & The Black And White Mirror (presented by Lita-Luise Chappell)
+ Thelemic Feasting For Magicians (presented by Lita-Luise Chappell)

The cost for the day is $50, to help defray the travel expenses of our guests. Lunch is included!

See the full class descriptions, speaker bios, location, and register (required) at: https://forms.gle/i8n6XpfraUTnGzRT6
Registration Deadline: 8 May 2019 @ 11:59pm

On Saturday evening, we’ll be having our traditional pay-your-own dinner at El Carnicero!

On Sunday 12 May 2019 – 10:30am-12:30pm – the Chappells will present a discussion on the symbolism of Liber XV: The Gnostic Mass. After the discussion, there will be a brief break to get lunch on your own, followed by a celebration of The Gnostic Mass at our normal weekly time, and our monthly Introduction to O.T.O. presentation at 3:15-4:15pm.

We hope to see you there!

Love is the law, love under will.

Winter 2019e.v. at Black Sun Lodge

Winter Quarter 2019e.v. has begun at Black Sun Lodge in the Valley of Cleveland.  Please see our calendar for all event dates, times, and locations.  Here are some of the events you can look forward to:

Special Winter events

• Special guest Richard Kaczynski – January 2019
Registration information and class schedule coming soon.

• Special guest Tau Asteria – February 2019
Registration information and class schedule coming soon.

• Beginning on 19 March – Holy Season Discussion Group
Golden Thread Camp hosts a nightly discussion on the Holy Books of Thelema, in which several members of Black Sun Lodge participate. These discussions continue until the Three Days of The Writing of The Book of The Law. More info at: Holy Season Discussion Group

Ongoing classes and events

• Weekly Sunday Gnostic Mass – please arrive by 1:15pm.

• Meet & Greets
Interested in the O.T.O.? Would you like to find out more about the Gnostic Mass? At this event, we will be happy to meet with you and answer your questions. Please note that attending this meeting does not automatically denote association or membership to O.T.O. To help figure out who we are when you get there, look for a red Book Of The Law on the table.
We hold Meet & Greets in Bedford and Oberlin.  Check our calendar for locations and dates.

• EGC for the Laity
Looking for deeper discussion into Thelema and the Gnostic Mass but aren’t interested in serving as clergy? Come learn more about our faith, share some thoughts of your own and enrich your experience as a member of the Congregation.

• Gnostic Saints Discussion
Join us for this month’s exploration into our Gnostic Saints! Check our calendar to find out what Saints we will discuss each month.

• Foundations of the O.T.O.
What the O.T.O. is and isn’t. This monthly series will discuss founding documents and policy papers of the O.T.O., with any related official addenda and commentaries thereon, plus the history of a few documents that are strictly not policy, but frequently mistaken as such.

• Introduction to O.T.O.
Join Black Sun for our monthly open house event! There will be a short presentation on what the O.T.O., followed by a Q&A, tour of the Lodge, and light refreshments.

• Thelema Study Group at New Moon, Lakewood, OH
In Cairo, Egypt in 1904. Aleister Crowley entered a state of trance and wrote down the three chapters of 220 verses that came to be called The Book of the Law (also known as Liber Al and Liber Legis). Among other things, this book declared: “The word of the law is Thelema” and “Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law.” This group will discuss and study the Law of Thelema at this session each month.
New Moon in Lakewood

• OUT, PROUD, & PAGAN at the Greater Cleveland LGBT Center
a safe place, where ‘OUR’ Pagan community can gather, learn and celebrate. We aim to share what we have learned and grow in understanding of what being Queer and Pagan means. Come and celebrate those places and times at the intersection of your sexuality and magical practice.

• Friday Night Tarot Salon
Enjoy wine, hookah, and Tarot! We will discuss a different card each month. $5 for non-foundational members and guests.

• The Sephiroth
A bimonthly examination of the structure of the Tree of Life, particularly the Sephiroth, their natures and functions. Primarily from a western mystery tradition POV, but also in terms of traditional Hebrew qaballah.

• Games Night @ Black Sun
Come join the members of Black Sun in a fun evening of gaming! Whether you’re into heavy strategy games or lighthearted party games, we’ll have a wide selection to choose from. Come and join us in a friendly, inclusive environment.

Please see our calendar for all event dates and times, plus location and any additional information.

Social Media – links will open in a new tab
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blacksun.oto
Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/blacksunlodge
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blacksunoto
Twitter: https://twitter.com/BlackSunOasis
Subscribe to Calendar: http://bit.ly/BlackSunOTOCalendar

Spring 2018e.v. at Black Sun Lodge

Spring 2018e.v. is just around the corner for Black Sun Lodge in the Valley of Cleveland.  Even though the snowbanks haven’t fully melted yet, with Spring’s impending arrival, we continue a flurry of activity.

Special Spring events

• 17 March  – Vernal Equinox celebration and potluck
Come ring in the new season with us.  We hope that you’ll attend, and bring a dish to share.

• Beginning on 19 March – Holy Season Discussion Group
Golden Thread Camp hosts a nightly discussion on the Holy Books of Thelema, in which several members of Black Sun Lodge participate. These discussions continue until the Three Days of The Writing of The Book of The Law.  More info at: Holy Season Discussion Group

• 7-8 April – third annual Three Days Camp-In
Join Black Sun Lodge as we celebrate the Three Days of The Writing of The Book of The Law with our third annual Camp-In! We’ll be starting the evening off with a reading of The Book of The Law around the (inflatable) camp fire, followed by a potluck dinner (theme: camp chow). Then, pitch your tent and enjoy a movie “under the night-stars” before turning in for the night. Breakfast in the morning will be provided by the Officers of Black Sun Lodge, then pack up before Mass!

• 14 April – The Japanese Tea Ceremony with Sister Lynn
The use of ritual can transform the everyday into something truly magical. One of the best examples of this is the Japanese Tea Ceremony. Join Black Sun as we host Sister Lynn, an experienced practitioner of the Tea Ceremony, for a day of learning and practicing this beautiful ritual. Register at https://goo.gl/pR3U7a

** Watch this space and the calendar for more new classes **

Ongoing classes and events

• Weekly Sunday Gnostic Mass – please arrive by 1:15pm.

• Meet & Greets
Interested in the O.T.O.? Would you like to find out more about the Gnostic Mass? At this event, we will be happy to meet with you and answer your questions. Please note that attending this meeting does not automatically denote association or membership to O.T.O. To help figure out who we are when you get there, look for a red Book Of The Law on the table.
We hold Meet & Greets in Geneva, Bedford, and Akron.  Check our calendar for locations and dates.

• EGC for the Laity
Looking for deeper discussion into Thelema and the Gnostic Mass but aren’t interested in serving as clergy? Come learn more about our faith, share some thoughts of your own and enrich your experience as a member of the Congregation.

• Gnostic Saints Discussion
Join us for this month’s exploration into our Gnostic Saints! Check our calendar to find out what Saints we will discuss each month.

• Foundations of the O.T.O.
What the O.T.O. is and isn’t. This monthly series will discuss founding documents and policy papers of the O.T.O., with any related official addenda and commentaries thereon, plus the history of a few documents that are strictly not policy, but frequently mistaken as such.

• Introduction to O.T.O.
Join Black Sun for our monthly open house event! There will be a short presentation on what the O.T.O., followed by a Q&A, tour of the Lodge, and light refreshments.

• Let’s Get Metaphysical
This class will focus on psychic energy/prana/chi/qi and how recognizing and utilizing it can benefit us in our magical practice. Each class will be interactive comprising of hands-on exercises and discussion. No experience or knowledge is necessary, but the classes will build upon one another as we go along.

• Magick in Theory and Practice Skype Discussion
Join us as we discuss Aleister Crowley’s magnum opus! Check our calendar to find out what section we will discuss each month. Skype ID is blacksunoasis.

• Thelema Study Group at Concoctions Leaf & Bean
In Cairo, Egypt in 1904. Aleister Crowley entered a state of trance and wrote down the three chapters of 220 verses that came to be called The Book of the Law (also known as Liber Al and Liber Legis). Among other things, this book declared: “The word of the law is Thelema” and “Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law.” This group will discuss and study the Law of Thelema at this session each month.

• OUT, PROUD, & PAGAN at the Greater Cleveland LGBT Center
a safe place, where ‘OUR’ Pagan community can gather, learn and celebrate. We aim to share what we have learned and grow in understanding of what being Queer and Pagan means. Come and celebrate those places and times at the intersection of your sexuality and magical practice.

• Friday Night Tarot Salon
Enjoy wine, hookah, and Tarot! We will discuss a different card each month. $5 for non-foundational members and guests.

• The Sephiroth
A bimonthly examination of the structure of the Tree of Life, particularly the Sephiroth, their natures and functions. Primarily from a western mystery tradition POV, but also in terms of traditional Hebrew qaballah.

Please see our calendar for all event dates and times, plus location and any additional information.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blacksun.oto
Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/blacksunlodge
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blacksunoto
Twitter: https://twitter.com/BlackSunOasis

8/31/2015

August 31st, 2015 e.v. / Anno Vi Sun in 8°Virgo, Moon in 10°Aries

This Month At Black Sun (September 2015 e.v.) 

Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law.

Tuesday, September 1, 7-9 pm: Meet & Greet West Side

Erie Island Coffee 19300 Detroit Rd, Rocky River, OH 44116

Interested in the O.T.O.? Would you like to find out more about the Gnostic Mass? At this event, we’ll be happy to meet with you and answer your questions. Please note that this meeting is required before being invited to future events, and does not automatically denote association or membership to O.T.O. To help figure out who we are, look for a red Book of the Law on the table.

Wednesday, September 2, 6-7 pm: Yoga

Join Black Sun for an hour of yoga! Price is $10 per person. Please bring a yoga mat and wear loose, comfortable clothes. If you have not attended yoga classes at Black Sun before, please show up a few minutes early to fill out a brief intake form.

Thursday, September 3, 7-9 pm: Speech in the Silence Podcast Listening Party

Bring a snack and join us as we listen to episode 60 of the Speech in the Silence podcast at the temple.

Friday, September 4, 7-9 pm: Cake of Light Bake Off

Come learn how to make cakes of light. If you have a charged cookie bring that as well. Recipes will be available, supplies will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own as well. There will be a $5 fee for this event.

Saturday, September 5, 4:15-6 pm: Public Gnostic Mass

Come celebrate Life, Light, Love and Liberty! Please arrive no later than 4:15 pm. The Mass will start promptly at 5 pm. All confirmed members should wear their Confirmation robe. This event is free and open to the public.

Sunday, September 6, 12-2 pm: Mass Rehearsal

A rehearsal and breakdown of LIber XV for those currently performing and interested in performing the gnostic mass. 

Sunday, September 6, 2-3 pm: Yoga

Join Black Sun for an hour of yoga! Price is $10 per person. Please bring a yoga mat and wear loose, comfortable clothes. If you have not attended yoga classes at Black Sun before, please show up a few minutes early to fill out a brief intake form. 

Wednesday, September 9, 6-7 pm: Yoga

Join Black Sun for an hour of yoga! Price is $10 per person. Please bring a yoga mat and wear loose, comfortable clothes. If you have not attended yoga classes at Black Sun before, please show up a few minutes early to fill out a brief intake form. 

Saturday, September 12, All Day: Temple Closed / Degree Advancement

Sunday, September 13, 12-2 pm: The Stelé of Revealing

A lecture covering the Stelé of Revealing. Price is $5 per person.

Sunday, September 13, 2-3 pm: Yoga

Join Black Sun for an hour of yoga! Price is $10 per person. Please bring a yoga mat and wear loose, comfortable clothes. If you have not attended yoga classes at Black Sun before, please show up a few minutes early to fill out a brief intake form. 

Wednesday, September 16, 6-7 pm: Yoga

Join Black Sun for an hour of yoga! Price is $10 per person. Please bring a yoga mat and wear loose, comfortable clothes. If you have not attended yoga classes at Black Sun before, please show up a few minutes early to fill out a brief intake form. 

Sunday, September 20, 2-3 pm: Yoga

Join Black Sun for an hour of yoga! Price is $10 per person. Please bring a yoga mat and wear loose, comfortable clothes. If you have not attended yoga classes at Black Sun before, please show up a few minutes early to fill out a brief intake form. 

Tuesday, September 23, 7-9 pm: Meet & Greet – East Side 

Cleveland Museum of Art, 11150 East Boulevard, Cleveland, OH

Interested in the O.T.O.? Would you like to find out more about the Gnostic Mass? At this event, we’ll be happy to meet with you and answer your questions. Please note that this meeting is required before being invited to future events, and does not automatically denote association or membership to O.T.O. To help figure out who we are, look for a red Book of the Law on the table. 

Friday, September 25 6-9pm: Friday Night Tarot Salon

Our monthly salon where we discuss a tarot card at a time. Enjoy wine, hookah, and Tarot! $5 for non-foundational members and guests.

Saturday, September 26 All Day: Private Event / Temple Closed

Sunday, September 27, 1:15-3 pm: Public Gnostic Mass

Come celebrate Life, Light, Love and Liberty! Please arrive no later than 1:15 pm. The Mass will start promptly at 3 pm. All confirmed members should wear their Confirmation robe. This event is free and open to the public.

Sunday, September 27, 4:30-6:30 pm: Business Meeting

Love is the Law, Love under Will.

7/4/2015

7/4/2015 ☉ in 12°, ☽ in 15°♒: Vi

Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law.

This Month at Black Sun

Except where noted, these events are at our temple and are free, and open to the public.

Wedsday, July 1, 6-7 pm: Yoga
Join Black Sun for an hour of yoga! Price is $10 per person. Please bring a yoga mat and wear loose, comfortable clothes. If you have not attended yoga classes at Black Sun before, please show up a few minutes early to fill out a brief intake form.

Sunday, July 5, 2-3 pm: Yoga
See description above

Sunday July 5, 4-5 pm: Officer Installation Ritual
This coming Sunday, July 5th, we’ll be formally installing our new Secretary at 4pm. Please arrive no later than 3:30pm. This event is open to Iº and higher. Please RSVP to rsvp@blacksun93.org no later than Friday, 7/3 @ 5pm.

Tuesday, July 7, 7-9 pm: Meet & Greet West Side
Erie Island Coffee, 19300 Detroit Ave, Rocky River, OH
Interested in the O.T.O.? Would you like to find out more about the Gnostic Mass? At this event, we’ll be happy to meet with you and answer your questions. Please note that this meeting is required before being invited to future events, and does not automatically denote association or membership to O.T.O. To help figure out who we are, look for a red Book of the Law on the table.

Wednesday, July 8, 6-7 pm: Yoga
See description above

Saturday, July 11: Private Event (temple closed)

Sunday, July 12, 2-3 pm: Yoga
See description above

Sunday, July 12, 5-7 pm: The Thelemic Calendar
A basic explanation of the Calendar and how the movement of the earth relates tot he seasonal progression of the year. Designed to help people break out of their Gregorian paradigm to think about the purpose of calendars and to see how the Thelemic calendar is an improvement.

Monday, July 13, 7-9 pm: Magick Monday
We continue our work through Donald M. Kraig’s “Modern Magick”, focusing on the Air Dagger creation and consecration chapters currently.

Wednesday, July 15, 6-7 pm: Yoga
See description above

Thursday, July 16, 7-9 pm: Practical Thelema
A discussion of thelemic topics and their relation to daily life. This month’s topic is “On the Education of Children”

Saturday, July 18, 4:15-6 pm: Public Gnostic Mass
Come celebrate Life, Light, Love and Liberty! Please arrive no later than 4:15 pm. The Mass will start promptly at 5 pm. All confirmed members should wear their Confirmation robe. This event is free and open to the public.

Saturday, July 18, 6:30-7:30 pm: Astrology
An introductory course in astrology.

Sunday, July 19, 12-2 pm: Mass Rehearsal
Rehearsal and discussion of the mass for those who are or are interested in performing the mass.

Sunday, July 19, 2-3 pm: Yoga
See description above

Wednesday, July 22, 7-9 pm: Meet & Greet East Side
Cleveland Museum of Art, 11150 East Boulevard, Cleveland, OH
Interested in the O.T.O.? Would you like to find out more about the Gnostic Mass? At this event, we’ll be happy to meet with you and answer your questions. Please note that this meeting is required before being invited to future events, and does not automatically denote association or membership to O.T.O. To help figure out who we are, look for a red Book of the Law on the table.

Saturday, July 25, 1-8 pm: Degree Initiation
This is a private/restricted event.

Sunday, July 26, 2:15-4 pm: Public Gnostic Mass
Come celebrate Life, Light, Love and Liberty! Please arrive no later than 2:15 pm. The Mass will start promptly at 3 pm. All confirmed members should wear their Confirmation robe. This event is free and open to the public.

Wednesday, July 29 6-7 pm: Yoga
See description above

Friday, July 31 7-9pm: Friday Night Tarot Salon
Our monthly salon where we discuss a tarot card at a time. Enjoy wine, hookah, and Tarot! $5 for non-foundational members and guests.

Love is the law, love under will.

6/10/2015

6/10/2015 ☉ 19° ♊ : ☽ 4° ♈ : Ⅴⅰ

Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law.

Apologies for the silence as of late. We have been doing so many things at Black Sun! Please stop by at our new location if you haven’t already. We’d love to see you!

Black Sun Oasis
11934 Lorain Rd. Suite 2
Cleveland, OH 44111

Love is the law, love under will.