Lost Rosicrucian masterpiece Theomagica: A Temple of Wisdom returns to print after three centuries John Hayden’s seminal 17th-century work was edited into modern English by Nick Farrell and the team at Lord Manticore Publishing House. After more than three centuries of obscurity, Theomagica: A Temple of Wisdom by John Hayden is once again available to […]
Recent in-depth, intensive spiritual initiatory work prompted me to write this article. Some valuable insight came from this extensive personal inner work, dreams, divination (mostly tarot and geomancy) and observation. This might resonate with some and upset others. Today’s spiritual seeker is offered a version of magic that prioritises emotional relief over divine authority, wrapped […]
Recently, someone pointed out something in geomancy that no one else seems to have noticed, not even the heavyweights like Christopher Cattan or Thomas Heydon. It turns out that, mathematically, some geomantic First Mothers cannot become certain Daughters. Which also means they can’t go on to occupy certain houses through movement. This is not a […]
What follows is a list of Tarot meanings used in Mathers Alpha et Omega Order. Although this document is later (about 1915) it uses Westcott’s deck rather than the descriptions used by Stella Matutina, which can be found in Regardie’s Golden Dawn. I am uncertain if there is much that is unusual here, but I […]
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 […]