During his magical preparations for this incarnation Parsons found himself overwhelmed assistance from a young novitiate named Ron Hubbard. Parsons wrote to Crowley at the beginning of 1946. "He(Hubbard) is a gentleman, red hair, green eyes, honest & intelligent & we have become great friends. Although he has no formal training in magic, he has an extraordinary amount of experienct & understanding in the field. Ron appears to have some sort of highly developed astral vision. He describes his angel as a beautiful winged woman with red hair whom he calls the Empress & who has guided him through many times in his life He is in complete accord with our own principles. I have found a staunch companion & comrade in Ron". But within 3 months, the bonds of friendship were under some strain; Ron claimed Parsons wrote to Crowley, "She has transferred her sexual affections to Ron. I cared for her rather deeply but I have no desire to control her emotions". As if to cement their loyalties, Parsons, Hubbard & Betty decided to pool their finances & form a business partnership. Excerpted for Educational purposes Crowley is Alliester Crowley.