The Ceremony of Admission to “The Inner” or “R.R. et A.C.” The following is a Whare Ra document, and its authorship and date are unknown. It was in the collection of one of the members who was still alive after the Order closed. I had not seen it before (which means nothing as there are […]
There’s a common misconception in magical communities—particularly within the Golden Dawn tradition—that once you’ve ticked the boxes of grade progression, memorised the rituals, and performed the elemental workings, you’re “done.” But the most significant leap in your magical journey might come not from pushing forward but from restarting Golden Dawn training Restarting your training in […]
I was talking to the leader of a Rosicrucian tradition about how occultism is in decline. There has been a drop in the number of people buying esoteric books, and many established orders have closed. It is not that the material is unavailable; the students are not working systems. This perception, common amongst those who […]
Not all occult books are created equal—some offer profound esoteric wisdom, while others are misleading, poorly researched, or just a cash grab. If you’re passionate about magic, spirituality, or hidden knowledge, knowing how to spot a bad occult book can save you time, money, and frustration. From sensational claims to plagiarized content, overpriced grimoires, and […]
Pick up Israel Regardie’s massive Golden Dawn tome, and you might think you’ve found the ultimate magic system, all wrapped up and ready to go. But here’s the catch—it’s not as complete as it seems. Sure, the Golden Dawn nailed some things, like its initiation structure, but plenty of areas were either half-baked, ignored, or […]
Following up on this blog I want to explain what I was taught about energy projection by the Golden Dawn [Whare Ra] adepts who were still alive when I lived in Hawkes Bay. Before I start, I should point out that people were taught slightly different methods based on who was teaching them. For this […]
Breath is a pivotal conduit between the mundane and the divine. Eastern and Golden Dawn magical systems recognise its profound significance, offering practices that harness the breath’s power to align the practitioner with cosmic rhythms and facilitate inner transformation. The Breath in Indian Occult Tradition Indian yogic teachings assert that the human body takes approximately […]
The Greek Magical Papyri (PGM) are a collection of ancient texts from Greco-Roman Egypt (approximately the 2nd century BCE to the 5th century CE) containing magical spells, rituals, incantations, and invocations. They provide a unique insight into ancient mystical practices, beliefs, and cultural exchanges between Greek, Egyptian, Roman, and Near Eastern traditions. After being ignored […]
My series on the Arabic meanings of the Geomantic figures continues looking at the attributions of the figures to their astrological meanings. This is yet another element which must be layered on to a reading to give it the figures meaning. These attributions assume that the astrological meanings arrived in Europe correctly which is a tall […]
Today, I received two magical stones made by the French Artist Asterion Sesthis. One is for Hekate-Isis, and the other is for Hermes. They are handmade, follow the rules found in PGM, and have a bit of a magical buzz before charging. He can be found on Facebook, and his work is highly recommended as […]