This is the master textbook of Golden Dawn magic—the closest thing to a complete curriculum for self-initiation and ceremonial practice within the Western Mystery Tradition.
— Xavier Black, iOccult
Author:
Year Published:
1986
Core Themes:
Reading Time:
100+ hours
Original Language:
English
About The Book…
Discover why this book is held in such high regard—not just by me, but by the entire esoteric community.
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Summary & General Overview
Legacy & Influence
Without Regardie’s decision to publish these teachings, the Golden Dawn system might have vanished. It turned what was once restricted to sworn initiates into a resource for serious students everywhere and inspired countless magical groups and occult revivals during the 1960s and beyond. It is still regarded as the single most comprehensive guide to Golden Dawn ceremonial magic in existence.
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Practical Use
Inside its pages you’ll find:
- Initiation Rituals of all grades
- Qabalistic Studies mapped to the Tree of Life
- Tarot correspondences and meditative practices
- Enochian Magic drawn from John Dee and Edward Kelley
- Planetary and Elemental Rituals
- Astrological correspondences
- Esoteric doctrines and magical philosophy
More than just a record of rituals, the book lays out a structured path of inner development, providing students with both practical techniques (ritual, meditation, invocation) and a symbolic worldview to integrate them.
For decades, this work has been the cornerstone text for modern ceremonial magicians, occult orders, and independent practitioners alike.
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