The Essential Golden Dawn: An Introduction to High MagicLlewellyn Worldwide, 2003 - 336 pages The Golden Dawn is one of the most influential and respected systems of magic in the world. Over a century old, the teachings of this once-secret society are considered the capstone of the Western Esoteric Tradition. Yet many of the available books on the subject are too complex or overwhelming for readers just beginning to explore alternative spiritual paths. The Essential Golden Dawn is for those who simply want to find out what the Golden Dawn is and what it has to offer. Written by recognized experts on the topic, this introduction to High Magic is both straightforward and succinct. It explores the origins of Hermeticism and the Western Esoteric Tradition, as well as the rich history of the Golden Dawn and its founders. This guide explains the "laws" of magic and magical philosophy, describes different areas of magical knowledge that a Golden Dawn magician can expect to learn, and presents basic rituals for the novice. If you have been curious about the Golden Dawn, but intimidated by its scope, this concise guide will shed light on this powerful system of practical magic and spiritual growth. COVR Award 2nd Runner-Up |
Table des matières
Hermeticism and the Western Esoteric Tradition | 1 |
Influences on Hermetism | 3 |
Hermetism | 19 |
A Summary of Important Influences on Early Hermetism | 21 |
The Hermetic Literature | 24 |
Christianity and Hermetism | 25 |
Hermes Trismegistus in the Renaissance | 27 |
Later Additions to Hermeticism | 28 |
The Second Degree | 134 |
The Third Degree | 139 |
The Third Order | 143 |
Golden Dawn Rituals | 145 |
The Qabalistic Cross QC | 146 |
The Lesser Banishing Ritual of the Pentagram LBRP | 147 |
Magical Gestures | 149 |
The Lesser Invoking Ritual of the Pentagram LIRP | 150 |
Hermetic Principles of the Golden Dawn | 29 |
A Brief History of the Golden Dawn | 33 |
The Years Before the Golden Dawn | 35 |
The Founders of the Golden Dawn | 44 |
The Cipher Manuscript | 48 |
Some Prominent Early Members | 51 |
The R R et A C | 56 |
Problems | 58 |
The Offshoot Orders | 62 |
Magic What It Is and How It Works | 67 |
Defining Magic | 68 |
Magic and Religion | 71 |
The Ancient Origins of Western Magic | 72 |
Medieval Magic | 75 |
How Magic Works | 78 |
The Enigmatic Art | 86 |
Theurgy | 87 |
Working with Spiritual Beings | 89 |
Golden Dawn Magic | 91 |
The Structure of the Golden Dawn System | 95 |
Grades and Officers | 96 |
The Greatly Honoured Chiefs | 101 |
The Outer Order Officers of a Golden Dawn Temple | 104 |
Initiation as Ritual Drama | 107 |
The Psychology of Initiation | 111 |
The Three Degrees | 114 |
The First Degree | 115 |
The Exercise of The Middle Pillar | 151 |
The Temple and Magical Implements | 153 |
Preparation for Ritual | 154 |
The Invoking Ritual of the Triangles | 157 |
A Mystic Repast of the Four Elements | 161 |
Prayers and Invocations | 162 |
Golden Dawn Teachings What Is Included | 167 |
Astrology | 179 |
Divination | 187 |
Alchemy | 199 |
Skrying and Astral Work | 209 |
Enochian Magic | 214 |
The Work of a Golden Dawn Magician | 227 |
The Question of Group Lineage | 229 |
SelfInitiation | 232 |
Mixed Tradition Groups | 234 |
The Safeguards of the Golden Dawn System | 235 |
The Problem of Ego | 239 |
Following a Magical Discipline | 241 |
A True Initiate | 248 |
Golden Dawn Timeline | 251 |
A Brief List of Magical Mottos | 257 |
Glossary | 259 |
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