There is a definite path of progress that occurs as one ages, even so that in the very old there is at least a certain degree of enlightenment that can be seen. This natural process has been gently propelling all of life life forward, transforming from base matter into the spiritual gold, from “In theContinue reading “The Path of Progress”
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Essential Advice for Students of the Golden Dawn
After more than 25 years training a good number of students, learning from their successes and failures in addition to mine, and in more recent years finally gaining a much clearer insight into how and why the O’s system of the use of symbolism and ceremonial actually works in practice, I cannot give clearer instructionContinue reading “Essential Advice for Students of the Golden Dawn”
One Student’s Memory of Fiat Lux
Frank Salt joined the Smaragdum Thalasses Temple no. 49 in 1936, as a 19 year old. He subsequently rose through the ranks, becoming Hierophant, Chief Adept, briefly Cancellarius and then Demonstrator for many years, i.e. one of the ‘Wardens’ or Temple Chiefs. He had quietly withdrawn from activities in the early 70’s after soundingContinue reading “One Student’s Memory of Fiat Lux”
Post Advancement Ceremonial Bliss
I remember my first Initiation vividly. I had just travelled the length of the country to meet a man I had never meet before, but only written to. I was to come to his door and knock, to let him know I had arrived, and then to wait. I was on edge, and IContinue reading “Post Advancement Ceremonial Bliss”
The Samothracian Mysteries
I have previously written about my experience as a young man meeting an old shepherd on Samothrace, and the spiritual impact it had on me. This morning I was digging through some old photo slides I took back then of the “Sanctuary of the Great Gods”, and to my delight I found some forgotten handContinue reading “The Samothracian Mysteries”
Arise!
“For the uninitiated, the ego sits proudly on the tip of the wave; ignorantly, all that can be seen is a multitude of other waves. The Adept, however, sees but One Great Ocean; the individuality of his ego has been dissolved in Her primeval Waters; Through him, She aspires to rise up under theContinue reading “Arise!”
Seven Occult Veils
At last Mejnour professed himself satisfied with the progress made by his pupil. “The hour now arrives,” he said, “when thou mayst pass the great but airy barrier,—when thou mayst gradually confront the terrible Dweller of the Threshold. Continue thy labours—continue to surpass thine impatience for results until thou canst fathom the causes. I leaveContinue reading “Seven Occult Veils”
Personal Adept’s Ritual
This is a ritual I have been performing at least weekly, that I have adapted for use for those who do not have regular access to a V. I have abbreviated where necessary to keep this knowledge within the sphere of those senior members who have been Advanced to the appropriate Grade. For junior membersContinue reading “Personal Adept’s Ritual”
Discipline – A Gift from the Higher Genius
“While the ego, when under the sway of the Evil Persona, will use all sorts of tactics to divert the Candidate from the true path, such as laziness, indecisiveness, self-criticism and spiritual pride to name a few, the Higher Genius, yet unseen by the Candidate gives just one gift – that of discipline. Know thenContinue reading “Discipline – A Gift from the Higher Genius”
Magical Diet
If we can’t control our lower mundane desires, how can we hope to command the Higher Powers? The Order is fairly silent on the matter of diet. The best that one can generally glean is that we should practice eating a balanced diet, and that we should generally look after our bodies so that weContinue reading “Magical Diet”
