Fatum Operandi

The training here at Fatum Operandi consists of twenty-one course topics that are discussed in appropriate levels according to what that level generally aims to teach. While each level is important to study, not all topics are addressed in every level; usually this is because the student needs to continue working on the last level's workbook in that topic through the next level. Currently, we are focusing on presenting the first nine levels of a program that may be as many as thirty levels.

The only "required" text is the Core Concepts books, which directly teach about the level's goals for the student. The rest are considered elective though important; they will all, in some part, add to your experience and enrich your Assessment.

Level Descriptions 1 - 9

The first nine levels address the following areas of development. Levels 1-5 are considered Acolyte levels, and address foundation concepts that set the student more solidly on their path. Levels 6-9 are considered Iarri Knight levels that make heavy use of what has been learned in prior levels.

1. Level 1: Material. This addresses the student as a part of the physical world, with all the responsibilities and needs involved. Key points include a study of loss, social relationships, time management, material possessions and job/career ideas.
2. Level II: Intellectual. The student goes through a study of how he or she thinks, their analytical skills and mental expectations of themselves. A tallying of skills and abilities is also done, to help the student take a practical inventory of their mind.
3. Level III: Emotional. A dip into the student's emotional state is done at this level, with emphasis more on looking honestly and closely at emotional attachments, reactions, feelings about things and events, and how these feelings determine action. Exercises in how one responds to crisis, relationships and the building of barriers are given.
4. Level IV: Self-Control and Initiative. Three important aspects of the self behind the student, this level looks at actually applying and acting on who the student is. Questions of why they act or fail to act, how they do it are asked. Self-confidence issues, regret over past actions and a better understanding of self-aware action are explored.
5. Level V: Spirit. The more mundane parts of the self aside, this level looks at how the student knows spirituality and more esoteric issues. This is a very high level study, as the student is more encouraged to define how they feel and look at a number of belief systems, rather than decide or pick one during this level.
6. Level VI: Dealing with Projections. Armed with a better understanding of themselves through the five areas of the Acolyte levels (1-5), this level looks at how the student projects their subjective reality, desires and prejudices onto other people and situations. This level mainly works to help the student with making a beneficial decision on when projection helps or hinders their lives.
7. Level VII: Quieting the Mind. Here the student has a break from actively delving into their own mind and personality, and the focus turns to meditation and imposing calm, quiet order on their thoughts and selves. A number of specific types of meditations are explored more in detail, and the reasons behind why to even quiet the mind are explained.
8. Level VIII: Conscious Thought. Handy topics in basic psychology are discussed at this level, including the recognition and treatment of behavioral patterns and emotional defenses.
9. Level IX: Subconscious Realms. As Level VIII looked at the surface thoughts, this level looks at what moves below the surface through dreams, symbology, archetypes and lucid dreaming. The concept of neurolinguistic programming (NLP) is studied as well as a tool in discovery and change.

Course Topic Descriptions

We currently offer twenty-one different topic areas that are taught in different ways throughout the levels. Generally, the aspect of the topics addressed in a level reflect the primary focus of that level; for example, all topics in Level I have a material world flavor, and so on. In this manner, the student understands a little bit more about each topic as they progress, and all topics within a level have a general consistency. Please see the graph image above to see where in the general program these are taught.

• Core Concepts: This is a direct study of the level's subject matter. The book for this topic is generally large, and contains more material in the form of lectures with supporting practical exercises. This book is required for students.
• Meditation: This topic looks at the practice of meditation as it is applied through the levels.
• Iarri Mythos: The Iarri Knights are those progressed in the FO program enough to have made such self-improvement a serious undertaking. This course topic looks at what it means to be a Knight and where it came from.
• Code to Live By: Codes are small affirmations of the core goals and aspirations of a person, and are unique and personal. This course helps the student come to understand a Code, make one of their own, and follow what they have created in their daily lives.
• Natural Force: This course specifically studies Mother Nature in all her forces, from the pull of gravity to the mystery of life. While certainly not a typical life sciences course, emphasis is given to understanding the complex energies and cycle of the earth.
• Health and Fitness: The mind and body being so linked, this course helps with basic fitness, though we advise consulting a qualified medical professional if the student wants to go beyond the suggestions. Mainly, this course helps the student consider their state and understand how the body can help and hinder mental and spiritual efforts.
• Ki/Chi/The Force: This course looks at the manifestation of universal energy through it's various names, and what it's been known to do and could do for the student. Lessons teach how to get in touch with it personally and develop that link.
• Mentoring: Everyone is a teacher as well as a student, and this course helps the teacher/student understand what it means to be a role model to others. Leadership, teaching advice, and lessons on the responsibility are given.
• Armed Martial Arts: This course covers very basic topics on armed martial arts, as much as can be reasonably expected online. If the student wishes more, obviously finding a proper school is advised, but this gives some theoretical groundwork in the forms.
• Unarmed Martial Arts: Like Armed, but without weapons. Some self-defense is also studied.
• Morality and Ethics: No student should be without their own compass, and this course addresses two of the best. Some philosophical and some strongly practical, this course looks at right and wrong, and how to determine such for yourself.
• Conflict Resolution: Sometimes the teacher/student becomes a mediator in situations ranging from resolving a disagreement over seating to breaking up a fight. This course helps with this tricky subject. (advanced)
• Powers of Reality: This is a course on more metaphysical abilities that involve manipulation of reality.
• Powers of Will: This course looks at metaphysical abilities aimed at honing and directing one's personal Will.
• Powers of Healing: Directing personal force toward healing one's self and others is the topic of this course.
• Diplomacy: Negotiation and conflict resolution are fused in a broader topic, when what the student may be trying to do is for a greater good. This course addresses mainly getting things done in larger arenas such as offices, universities and international affairs. It's a bit more "stark reality" than the others. (advanced)
• Leadership: This course is a study of that elusive ability to be a leader, versus merely teaching, and how it can be applied to larger arenas. Compassion, encouragement and other topics are taught. (advanced)
• Psychology: A basic course on psychology subjects of direct application and use to students.
• Conveyance Through Writing: Conveying thoughts well in the written world is vital for students to learn. The text world, presentation of ideas without facial expression and other considerations are explored.
• Respect for Diversity: This course goes into the wrenching of perspective from the student's own personal context to that of many others, and seeks to encourage awareness of and respect for the differences.
• Esoteric Toolset: This course looks at basic occult matters, how it can be used for those interested, and it's relevancy to general study.