My Quest to Join the Illuminati: Steps 9-12

Halfway there! By the way, I've been working on Step #6 (Join the Masons). I'm casually including my interest in conversation, just in case I might stumble over a real Mason. Mostly, people just laugh and talk about the Shriner's--I guess because they wear those funny hats.

Photo: Please note, these are NOT Masons--and I refuse to join any organization, no matter how sinister, that makes me ride in miniature cars wearing a fez! 

But I'm also researching the Masons, and the info isn't as exciting as I had hoped. Apparently, the "original" Masons don't allow conversations on religion or politics! Now where's the fun in that?

So, steps 9-12 of 18.

9) Join a coven or magickal group. 

Easy! Now that I completed that shamanic mystery school last year, I'm in deep! Done.

10) Find your way into the circles of the elite.

I also got this one. One of my jobs includes editing for a publishing company whose CEO runs a major national charity and has high-level government connections. I live only a few miles from this person, have been to the home a few times and we're on a first-name basis.

11) While with the elite, cautiously demonstrate your ambition and inclination toward the occult. 

Another easy one. I already do this--you can't exactly tell everyone you know that you're a shaman!

12) Build a group of "slaves."

Hmmm--don't have any slaves yet but it does sound like fun. I'll get right to work with the oppression!

Only 6 more steps to go to Illuminati prominence! Ooooh, I hope they have cool ceremonies and pins.