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The Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn (or, more commonly, the Golden Dawn) was a magical order of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, practicing a form of theurgy and spiritual development. It was probably the single greatest influence on twentieth century western occultism. Concepts of magic and ritual that became core elements of many other traditions, including Wicca, Thelema and other forms of magical spirituality popular today, are drawn from the Golden Dawn tradition. The three founders, Dr. William Robert Woodman, William Wynn Westcott, and Samuel Liddell MacGregor Mathers were Freemasons and members of Societas Rosicruciana in Anglia (S.R.I.A.),[1] an appendant body to Freemasonry. Westcott, also a member of the Theosophical Society, appears to have been the initial driving force behind the establishment of the Golden Dawn. Influences on Golden Dawn concepts and work include: Christian mysticism, Qabalah, Hermeticism, the religion of Ancient Egypt, Theurgy, Freemasonry, Alchemy, Theosophy, Eliphas Levi, Papus, Enochian magic, and Renaissance grimoires. The Sorceress by John William Waterhouse Magic and sorcery are the influencing of events, objects, people and physical phenomena by mystical, paranormal or supernatural means. ... Theurgy describes the practice of rituals, sometimes seen as magical in nature, performed with the intention of invoking the action of God (or other personified supernatural power), especially with the goal of uniting with the divine, or perfecting or improving oneself. ... For alternative meanings for The West in the United States, see the U.S. West and American West. ... For other uses of this term, see occult (disambiguation). ... The pentagram within a circle, a symbol of faith used by many Wiccans, sometimes called a pentacle. ... Thelema is the English transliteration of the Ancient Greek noun : will, from the verb θέλω: to will, wish, purpose. ... Spirituality, in a narrow sense, concerns itself with matters of the spirit. ... Dr. William Robert Woodman (1828-1891), one of three co-founders of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn. ... William Wynn Westcott (November 17, 1848 - July 30, 1925) was a British esotericist and ceremonial magician. ... Samuel Liddell MacGregor Mathers, in Egyptian costume, performs a ritual of Isis in the rites of the Golden Dawn. ... Societas Rosicruciana in Anglia is a Masonic Christian order whose members are drawn from the ranks of subscribing Master Masons of a Grand Lodge in amity with United Grand Lodge of England. ... Whilst there is no degree in Freemasonry higher than that of Master Mason[1], there are a number of related organisations which have as a prerequisite to joining that one be a Master Mason or have some relation to a Master Mason[2]. These bodies are commonly referred to as... The Masonic Square and Compasses. ... Emblem of the Theosophical Society (Adyar) described at [1] Theosophy, literally wisdom of the divine (in the Greek language), designates several bodies of ideas. ... Mysticism is the philosophy and practice of a direct experience of God. ... Hermetic Qabalah ( from the Hebrew קַבָּלָה reception), is a Western esoteric and mystical tradition. ... Hermeticism should not be confused with the concept of a hermit. ... Ancient Egyptian religion encompasses the beliefs and rituals of Ancient Egypt. ... Theurgy describes the practice of rituals, sometimes seen as magical in nature, performed with the intention of invoking the action of God (or other personified supernatural power), especially with the goal of uniting with the divine, or perfecting or improving oneself. ... The Masonic Square and Compasses. ... This article or section includes a list of works cited or a list of external links, but its sources remain unclear because it lacks in-text citations. ... Emblem of the Theosophical Society (Adyar) described at [1] Theosophy, literally wisdom of the divine (in the Greek language), designates several bodies of ideas. ... Eliphas Lévi Eliphas Lévi, born Alphonse Louis Constant, (February 8, 1810 - May 31, 1875) was a French author and magician. ... Gerard Encausse (July 13, 1865 - 1916), whose esoteric pseudonym was Papus, was the Spanish-born French physician, hypnotist, and popularizer of occultism, who founded the modern Martinist Order. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... This design for an amulet comes from the Black Pullet grimoire. ... Contents 1 History of the Golden Dawn 1.1 The Cipher Manuscripts 1.2 The Founding 1.3 The Secret Chiefs 1.4 The Golden Age 1.5 The revolt 1.5.1 Splinters 1.6 Reconstruction 2 The Structure of the Order 2.1 The Grades of the Golden Dawn 3 The Golden Dawn book 4 Known members 5 Contemporary Golden Dawn Orders 6 See also 7 Notes 8 References 9 External links 9.1 Contemporary Golden Dawn Order websites [edit] History of the Golden Dawn [edit] The Cipher Manuscripts Main article: Cipher Manuscripts The fundamental basis of the original Order of the Golden Dawn was a collection of documents known as the Cipher Manuscripts, written in English using a cipher attributed to Johannes Trithemius. The Manuscripts give the specific outlines of the Grade Rituals of the Order, and prescribe a curriculum of specifically graduated teachings that encompass the Hermetic Qabalah, Astrology, Tarot, Geomancy and Alchemy. The manuscripts were passed on from Kenneth Mackenzie, a Masonic scholar, to Rev. A.F.A. Woodford, whom Francis King acknowledges as the fourth founder[2] (although Woodford died shortly after the Order was founded).[3] The documents did not excite Woodford, and in February 1886 he passed them on to Dr. Westcott and by 1887 Westcott managed to decode them.[2] Westcott was pleased with his discovery, called on Mathers for a second opinion, and asked for cooperation in turning the manuscripts into a coherent system for lodge work. Mathers then called on William Robert Woodman to assist by being a third collaborator and Woodman, it seems, accepted.[2] Likewise, Mathers and Dr. Westcott have been credited for developing the ritual outlines in the Cipher Manuscripts into a workable format.[4] Mathers, however, is generally credited with the design of the curriculum and rituals of the Second Order, which he called the Rosae Rubae et Aureae Crucis ("Ruby Rose and Golden Cross", or the RR et AC).[5] A different and noteable theory states that the Cipher Manuscripts had been received by noted Masonic scholar Kenneth Mackenzie from the Secret Chiefs of the "Third Order," a continental Rosicrucian mystery school into which Mackenzie had been initiated by Count Apponyi of Hungary.[6][7][8][9][10] Using the Cipher Manuscripts, Mackenzie founded "The Society of Eight" as the first phase of what was to later become the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn. It should be noted in this context that Mackenzie's group was Temple No. 1, and Frederick Hockley, another member of "The Society of Eight", founded Temple No. 2. Thus when the Golden Dawn was founded, its first temple, Isis-Urania, was numbered as No. 3.[11] The Cipher Manuscripts is a compilation of around 60 folios containing the structural outline of a series of initiation rituals corresponding to the spiritual elements of Earth, Air, Water and Fire. ... Polygraphia (1518) — the first printed book on cryptography. ... Hermeticism should not be confused with the concept of a hermit. ... The tree of life Kabbalah (&#1511;&#1489;&#1500;&#1492; Reception, Standard Hebrew Qabbala, Tiberian Hebrew Qabb&#257;l&#257;h; also written variously as Cabala, Cabalah, Cabbala, Cabbalah, Kabala, Kabalah, Kabbala, Qabala, Qabalah) is a religious philosophical system claiming an insight into divine nature. ... Hand-coloured version of the anonymous Flammarion woodcut. ... Visconti-Sforza tarot deck - The Devil card is a XX Century remake of the card missing from the original XV Century Deck The tarot is a set of cards featuring 21 trump cards and a special card called The Fool, in addition to the usual suit (face and pip) cards... Geomancy (from Old French geomancie <Late Latin geōmantia <Late Greek geōmanteia< geo, earth + manteia, divination) from the eponymous ilm al-raml (the science of sand), is a method of divination that interprets markings on the ground, or how handfuls of dirt land when someone tosses them. ... This article or section includes a list of works cited or a list of external links, but its sources remain unclear because it lacks in-text citations. ... Dr. William Robert Woodman (1828-1891), one of three co-founders of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn. ... [edit] The Founding In October of 1887, Westcott wrote to Anna Sprengel, whose name and address he received through the decoding of the Cipher Manuscripts. A reply was purported to have been received with much wisdom, and honorary grades of Exempt Adept were conferred upon Westcott, Mathers and Woodman, as well as a charter to establish a Golden Dawn temple to work the five grades outlined in the manuscripts.[12][13] In 1888, the Isis-Urania Temple in London was founded,[12] in which the rituals decoded from the cipher manuscripts were developed and practiced.[14] In addition, there was an insistence on women being allowed to participate in the Order in "perfect equality" with men, which was in contrast to the S.R.I.A. and Masonry.[13] The original Lodge founded in 1888 did not teach any magical practices per se (except for basic "banishing" rituals and meditation), but was rather a philosophical and metaphysical teaching order. This was called "the Outer Order", and for four years the Golden Dawn existed only in "the Outer". The "Inner Order", which became active in 1892, was the circle of Adepts who had completed the entire course of study and Initiations of the Outer Order contained in the Cipher Manuscripts. This group eventually became known as the Second Order (the Outer Order being the "First" Order). In a short time, the Osiris temple in Weston-super-Mare, the Horus temple in Bradford, and the Amen-Ra temple in Edinburgh were founded. A few years after this, Mathers founded the Ahathoor temple in Paris.[12] The Isis-Urania Temple was initially the first temple of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn. ... This article is about the capital of England and the United Kingdom. ... City flag City coat of arms Motto: Fluctuat nec mergitur (Latin: Tossed by the waves, she does not sink) Paris Eiffel tower as seen from the esplanade du Trocadéro. ... [edit] The Secret Chiefs Main article: Secret Chiefs In 1891 the correspondence with Anna Sprengel suddenly ceased, and Westcott received word from Germany that either she was dead or her companions did not approve of the founding of the Order, and that no further contact was to be made. If the founders were to contact the Secret Chiefs, therefore, it had to be done on their own.[15] It was about this time that Dr. Woodman died, never having seen the Second order.[3] In 1892, Mathers claimed a link to the Secret Chiefs had been formed, and supplied rituals for the Second, or Inner, Order called the Red Rose and Cross of Gold.[15] These rituals were based on the tradition of the tomb of Christian Rosenkreuz, and a Vault of Adepts became the controlling force behind the Outer Order.[16] Later in 1916, Westcott claimed that Mathers also constructed these rituals from materials he received from Frater Lux ex Tenebris, a purported Continental Adept.[17] Some followers of the Golden Dawn tradition believe that the Secret Chiefs are not necessarily living humans or supernatural beings, but are symbolic of actual and legendary sources of spiritual esotericism, a great leader or teacher of a spiritual path or practice that found its way into the teachings of the Order.[18] The Secret Chiefs are said to be transcendent cosmic authorities responsible for the operation and moral calibre of the cosmos, or for overseeing the operations of an esoteric organization that manifests outwardly in the form of a magical order or lodge system. ... Christian Rosenkreuz (1378 [1] - 1484 [2]) is the possibly legendary founder of the Rosicrucian Order. ... The Secret Chiefs are said to be transcendent cosmic authorities responsible for the operation and moral calibre of the cosmos, or for overseeing the operations of an esoteric organization that manifests outwardly in the form of a magical order or lodge system. ... [edit] The Golden Age By the mid 1890s, the Golden Dawn was well established in Great Britain, with membership rising to over a hundred from every class of Victorian society.[3] In its heyday, many cultural celebrities belonged to the Golden Dawn, such as actress Florence Farr and Irish revolutionary Maud Gonne (Gonne left after she converted to Roman Catholicism). Some well known members included Arthur Machen, William Butler Yeats, Evelyn Underhill, and Aleister Crowley. Many men and women of the 19th century Fin de siècle social culture were members of the Golden Dawn. Around 1897, Westcott broke all ties to the Golden Dawn, leaving Mathers in complete control. It is speculated that this was due to some occult papers having been found in a hansom cab, in which his connection to the Golden Dawn came to the attention of his superiors. He was told to either resign from the Order or to give up his occupation as coroner.[19] While there is no proof of Mathers having planted the papers, it appears that the relationship between Mathers and Westcott all but ended after this point. After Westcott's departure, Mathers appointed Florence Farr to be Chief Adept in Anglica. (Although Westcott publicly resigned, he must have continued in some capacity since there are Lodge documents bearing his signature dated years after his "resignation".) This left Mathers as the only active founding member and in charge of the Order. Due to personality clashes with other members, and being absent from the center of Lodge activity in Great Britain, challenges to Mathers' authority as leader began to develop amongst the members of the Second Order. The 1890s were sometimes referred to as the Mauve Decade, because William Henry Perkins aniline dye allowed the widespread use of that colour in fashion, and also as the Gay Nineties, under the then-current usage of the word gay which referred simply to merriment and frivolity, with no... Culture (from the Latin cultura stemming from colere, meaning to cultivate), generally refers to patterns of human activity and the symbolic structures that give such activity significance. ... “Megastar” redirects here. ... Florence Farr in 1890 Florence Farr (1860-1917) was a West End leading actress and one time mistress of George Bernard Shaw[1], acting head of a famed magical order, womens rights journalist, divorcee, educator, singer, musician, and author of the novel, She was a friend and collaborator with... Maud Gonne MacBride (21 December 1866 – 27 April 1953) was an English-born Irish revolutionary, feminist and actress, best remembered for her turbulent relationship with William Butler Yeats. ... The Roman Catholic Church, most often spoken of simply as the Catholic Church, is the largest Christian church, with over one billion members. ... Arthur Machen (March 3, 1863 – December 15th, 1947) was a leading Welsh-born author of the 1890s. ... W.B. Yeats in Dublin on 24 January 1908. ... Evelyn Underhill (1875-1941) was an Anglican writer on mysticism, a novelist, and a metaphysical poet. ... Aleister Crowley, born Edward Alexander Crowley, (12 October 1875 – 1 December 1947; the surname is pronounced // i. ... Fin de siècle is French for end of the century. The term turn-of-the-century is sometimes used as a synonym, but is more neutral (lacking some or most of the connotations described below), and can include the first years of a new century. ... [edit] The revolt Towards the end of 1899, the Adepts of the Isis-Urania and Amen-Ra temples had become extremely dissatisfied with Mathers' leadership, as well as his growing friendship with Crowley. They were also anxious to make contact with the Secret Chiefs, instead of dealing with them through Mathers.[20] Among the personal disagreements within the Isis-Urania temple, disputes were arising from Florence Farr's The Sphere, a secret society within the Isis-Urania, and the rest of the Adept Minors.[20] Crowley was refused initiation into the Adeptus Minor grade by the London officials. Yet Mathers overrode this and quickly initiated him at the Ahathoor temple in Paris on January 16th, 1900.[21] Upon his return to the London temple, he requested the grade papers to which he was now entitled from Miss Cracknell, the acting secretary. To the London Adepts, this was the last straw. Farr, already of the opinion that the London temple should be closed, wrote to Mathers expressing her wish to resign as his representative, though she was willing to carry on until a successor was found.[21] Mathers replied to this on February 16th, believing Westcott was behind this turn of events. Once the other Adepts in London were notified, they elected a committee of seven on March 3rd and requested a full investigation of the matter. Mathers sent an immediate reply, declining to provide proof, refusing to acknowledge the London temple, and dismissing Farr as his representative on March 23rd.[22] In response, a general meeting was called on March 29th in London to remove Mathers as chief and expel him from the Order.[23] The Secret Chiefs are said to be transcendent cosmic authorities responsible for the operation and moral calibre of the cosmos, or for overseeing the operations of an esoteric organization that manifests outwardly in the form of a magical order or lodge system. ... [edit] Splinters After the Isis-Urania temple claimed its independence, there were even more disputes, leading to Yeats resigning.[24] A committee of three was to temporarily govern, which included P.W. Bullock, M.W. Blackden and J. W. Brodie-Innes. After a short time, Bullock resigned, and Dr. Robert Felkin took his place.[25] In 1903, Waite and Blackden joined forces to retain the name Isis-Urania, while Felkin and other London members formed the Stella Matutina, and Brodie-Innes continued his Amen-Ra temple in Edinburgh.[26] John William Brodie-Innes (1848-1923) was a leading member of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawns Amen-Ra Temple in Edinburgh. ... Robert William Felkin was a medical missionary and explorer, a ceremonial magician and member of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, a prolific author on Uganda and Central Africa, and early anthropologist, with an interest in ethno-medicine and tropical diseases. ... The Stella Matutina was an initiatory Order dedicated to the dissemination of the traditional teachings of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn through the process of initiation. ... [edit] Reconstruction Once Mathers realised that there was to be no reconciliation, he began to make efforts to reestablish himself in London. The Bradford and Weston-super-Mare temples remained loyal to him, but their numbers were few.[27] He then appointed Edward Berridge as his representative, who proceeded to begin working the ceremonies and rites of the Golden Dawn in West London as early as 1903.[28] According to Francis King, historical evidence shows that there were "twenty three members of a flourishing Second Order under Berridge-Mathers in 1913."[28] J.W. Brodie-Innes continued the direction of the Amen-Ra temple, and had reached a conclusion that the revolt was unjustified. By 1908, Mathers and Brodie-Innes were in complete accord,[29] and at about the time of the conclusion of the alliance, the Outer Order was changed from the Golden Dawn to the Alpha et Omega.[30] Brodie-Innes assumed command of the English and Scottish temples, while Mathers concentrated on building up his Ahathoor temple and extending his American connection.[30] According to Israel Regardie, the Golden Dawn had spread to the United States of America before 1900, and a Thoth-Hermes temple had been founded in Chicago.[30][29] By the commencement of the First World War, Mathers had established two to three American temples. The Alpha et Omega was an initiatory Order dedicated to the dissemination of the traditional teachings of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn through the process of initiation. ... Israel Regardie (Francis Israel Regudy) was born on November 17, 1907 in London, England to poor Jewish immigrant parents. ... [edit] The Structure of the Order [edit] The Grades of the Golden Dawn First Order: Introduction—Neophyte 0=0 Zelator 1=10 Theoricus 2=9 Practicus 3=8 Philosophus 4=7 Second Order: Intermediate—Portal Grade Adeptus Minorus 5=6 Adeptus Majorus 6=5 Adeptus Exemptus 7=4 Third Order: Magister Templi 8=3 Magus 9=2 Ipsissimus 10=1 The paired numbers attached to the Grades relate to positions on the Tree of Life. The Neophyte Grade of "0=0" indicates no position on the Tree. For the others, the first numeral is the number of steps up from the bottom (Malkuth), and the second numeral is the number of steps down from the top (Kether). The First Order Grades were related to the four Classical Elements of Earth, Air, Water and Fire, respectively. The Aspirant to a Grade received instruction on the metaphysical meaning of each of these Elements, and had to pass a written examination and demonstrate certain skills to receive Admission to that Grade. The Portal Grade was the initiation ritual for admittance to the Second Order. The Circle of existing Adepts from the Second Order had to consent to allow an Aspirant to join the Second Order. The Second Order was not, properly, part of the "Golden Dawn", but a separate Order in its own right, known as the R.R. et A.C. The Second Order directed the teachings of the First Order, and was the governing force behind the First Order. After passing the Portal, the Aspirant was instructed in the techniques of practical Magic. When another examination was passed, and the other Adepts consented, the Aspirant attained the Grade of Adeptus Minor (5=6). There were also four sub-Grades of instruction for the Adeptus Minor, again relating to the four Outer Order grades. A member of the Second Order had the power and authority to initiate aspirants to the First Order, though usually not without the permission of the Chiefs of his or her Lodge. [edit] The Golden Dawn book The Golden Dawn as system and book has been the most intensively used source for modern western occult and magical writing. As a book it is both a text and an encyclopedia.[31] [edit] Known members Sara Allgood (1879-1950), Irish stage actress and later film actress in America. Because of her beautiful speaking voice, Allgood often performed the readings at Golden Dawn ceremonies. Allan Bennett (1872-1923), best known for introducing Buddhism to the West Arnold Bennett (1867-1931), a British novelist Dr. Edward Berridge, homeopathic physician Aleister Crowley (1875-1947), occult writer and mountaineer Florence Farr (1860-1917), London stage actress and musician Robert Felkin (1853-1925), medical missionary, explorer and anthropologist in Central Africa, author Frederick Leigh Gardner Maud Gonne (1866-1953), Irish Revolutionary, author, feminist Annie Horniman (1860-1937), repertory theatre producer and pioneer. Her father was a wealthy tea importer (he also endowed the Horniman Museum); her family's wealth funded most of the Golden Dawn's activities. Consequently, she was one of the very few members immune to the in-fighting and competitiveness which ultimately led to the Order's dissolution. Arthur Machen (1863-1947), a leading London journalist of the 1890s, Welsh by birth and upbringing Gustav Meyrink (1868-1932), Austrian author, storyteller, dramatist, translator, banker and Buddhist E. Nesbit (1858-1924), real name Edith Bland: English author and political activist Charles Rosher (1885-1974), cinematographer Pamela Colman Smith (1878-1951), fin de siècle artist and co-creator of the Rider-Waite Tarot deck Evelyn Underhill (1875-1941), Christian Mystic, author of "Mysticism: A Study in Nature and Development of Spiritual Consciousness". Arthur Edward Waite (1857-1942), author, Freemason and co-creator of the Rider-Waite Tarot deck Charles W. S. Williams (1886-1945), was a British writer and poet William Butler Yeats (1865-1939), Irish poet, dramatist and writer, Nobel Prize for Literature (1923) NOTE: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, a noted occultist, was nominated for Golden Dawn membership in 1898 and gave his approval for the preliminary procedures to begin; soon afterward, he abruptly requested that his nomination be withdrawn, and -- without ever having become a member -- he severed all ties with the Golden Dawn and its members, never publicly giving a reason. Sara Allgood (born October 31, 1879 in Dublin, Ireland and died September 13, 1950 in Woodland Hills, California, United States), was an Irish character_actress. ... 1879 (MDCCCLXXIX) was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... 1950 (MCML) was a common year starting on Sunday. ... Allan Bennett, friend and associate of Aleister Crowley, member of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn. ... 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Sir Arthur Ignatius Conan Doyle, DL (22 May 1859 – 7 July 1930) was a Scottish author most noted for his stories about the detective Sherlock Holmes, which are generally considered a major innovation in the field of crime fiction, and the adventures of Professor Challenger. ... [edit] Contemporary Golden Dawn Orders Several organizations still carry on the tradition. Among these, the following are particularly significant: Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn® A modern order headquartered in the European Union using the same name being also the outer order of the Rosicrucian Order of Alpha et Omega®. The Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn® A modern independent Order of the same name headquartered in the USA. The Open Source Order of the Golden Dawn Ordo Stella Matutina Sodalitas Rosae Crucis et Solis Alati For additional Orders which do not yet have individual articles, please see the External links section below. Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn is the outer order of the Rosicrucian Order of the A+O.[1] The Orders website contains the claim that the Order is the only Golden Dawn order remaining under the direct guidance and protection of the Secret Chiefs of the third order. ... The Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, Inc. ... The Open Source Order of the Golden Dawn (OSOGD) is a Pagan community and initiatory teaching Order that draws upon the knowledge, experience, practices and spirit of the system of magical training and attainment developed by the original Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn. ... The Ordo Stella Matutina is a hermetic order that teaches the traditions of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn. ... Sodalitas Rosae Crucis et Solis Alati is a magical, mystical and alchemical Order. ... [edit] See also Argentinum Astrum (A∴A∴) Tattva vision Sacred Fraternity of the Cross Argenteum Astrum, also known as Argentinum Astrum, Argentinium Astrum (Greek for silver star), and often referred to as A&#8756;A&#8756;, was a magical order created by Aleister Crowley after leaving the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn. ... There are six main schools of thought on Tattvic philosophy. ... The Sacred Fraternity of the Cross is an Hermetic society founded by Alexander Guilford (known in the order as Frater Auriel) in London during the 1930s. ... [edit] Notes ^ Regardie, 1993, page 10 ^ a b c King, 1989, page 42-43 ^ a b c King, 1989, page 47 ^ Golden Dawn researcher R.A. Gilbert has found evidence which suggests that Westcott was instrumental in developing the Order's rituals from the Cipher Manuscripts. See Gilbert's article, From Cipher to Enigma: The Role of William Wynn Westcott in the Creation of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, from Carroll Runyon's book Secrets of the Golden Dawn Cypher Manuscripts. ^ Regardie, 1993, page 92 ^ Wilson, Bruce (1947). “The Origins of our Rosicrucian Society”, published in The Historical Notes of the SRIA, 1947, p. 7. (A copy of this article may be obtained directly from the SRIA in England for verification purposes). ^ R.A. Gilbert (1983) "The Golden Dawn: Twilight of the magicians, the rise and fall of a magical order", p. 15. Aquarian Press. ISBN 0-85030-278-1 ^ W.W. Westcott (1915). “The Rosicrucian Society of England”, p. 2. ^ Israel Regardie (1971). "My Rosicrucian Adventure", p. 10. Llewellyn Publications. ^ Israel Regardie (1971). "The Original Account of the Teachings, Rites and Ceremonies of the Hermetic Order of The Golden Dawn” (6th ed.), p. 17. Llewellyn Publications. ^ Wilson, 1947, p. 16. ^ a b c King, 1989, page 43 ^ a b Regardie, 1993, page 11 ^ King, 1997, page 35 ^ a b King, 1989, page 43 ^ King, 1989, page 44 ^ King, 1989, page 46 ^ Penczak, Christopher. Spirit Allies, p. 27. Red Wheel/Weiser Books. ISBN 1-57863-214-5 ^ King, 1989, page 48 ^ a b King, 1989, page 66 ^ a b King, 1989, page 67 ^ King, 1989, page 68-69 ^ King, 1989, page 69 ^ King, 1989, page 78 ^ King, 1989, page 94 ^ King, 1989, pages 95-96 ^ King, 1989, page 109 ^ a b King, 1989, page 110 ^ a b Regardie, 1993, page 33 ^ a b c King, 1989, page 111 ^ Weschcke, Carl L., Publisher, Publishers Preface (1982) The Golden Dawn British author. ... [edit] References Colquhoun, Ithell. Sword of Wisdom: Macgregor Mathers and the Golden Dawn. (Neville Spearman, 1975) ISBN 0-85435-092-6. Greer, Mary K. Women of the Golden Dawn. (Park Street, 1994) ISBN 0-89281-516-7. Gilbert, Robert A. The Golden Dawn: Twilight of the Magicians. The Aquarian Press, 1983. ISBN 0-85030-278-1. Gilbert, Robert A. The Golden Dawn Companion. Weiser Books, (1986) ISBN 0-85030-436-9 Gilbert, Robert A. Golden Dawn Scrapbook - The Rise and Fall of a Magical Order Weiser Books (1998) ISBN 1-57863-037-1 Howe, Ellic. The Magicians of the Golden Dawn: A Documentary History of a Magical Order 1887-1923. Samuel Weiser (1978). ISBN 0-87728-369-9. Regardie, Israel, et al., eds., The Golden Dawn: A Complete Course in Practical Ceremonial Magic (Llewellyn, 1989) ISBN 0-87542-663-8 Runyon, Carroll Secrets of the Golden Dawn Cipher Manuscripts, (C.H.S., 1997) ISBN 0-9654881-2-8 King, Francis Modern Ritual Magic: The Rise of Western Occultism (1989) ISBN 1-85327-032-6 Regardie, Israel What you should know about the Golden Dawn (6th edition, 1993) ISBN 1-56184-064-5 S.L. Mathers et al. Ritual Magic of the Golden Dawn (edited by Francis King 1997) ISBN 0-89281-617-1 Regardie, Israel (1982). The Golden Dawn. Llewellyn Publications. ISBN 0-87542-664-6.  1975 (MCMLXXV) was a common year starting on Wednesday. ... 1994 (MCMXCIV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated as the International Year of the Family and the International Year of the Sport and the Olympic Ideal by United Nations. ... 1983 (MCMLXXXIII) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Red Wheel Weiser Conari, also known as RedWheel/Weiser, LLC and Samuel Weiser, Inc. ... Red Wheel Weiser Conari, also known as RedWheel/Weiser, LLC and Samuel Weiser, Inc. ... Red Wheel Weiser Conari, also known as RedWheel/Weiser, LLC and Samuel Weiser, Inc. ... 1989 (MCMLXXXIX) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... [edit] External links Golden Dawn FAQ The Golden Dawn Library Project Golden Dawn entries in Llewellyn Encyclopedia Traditions at Witchvox: The Golden Dawn Golden Dawn Tradition, by co-founder Dr. W. Wynn Westcott Photocopies and the translation of the original Cipher Manuscripts Lots of GD material on display in Yeats exhibition including Ritual Notebooks. [edit] Contemporary Golden Dawn Order websites August Order of the Mystic Rose Esoteric Order of the Golden Dawn The Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, Inc. Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn® / Rosicrucian Order of Alpha et Omega® Magickal Order of the Golden Dawn The Open Source Order of the Golden Dawn Ordo Stella Matutina / Hermetic Santuary of Ma'at Sodalitas Rosae Crucis et Solis Alati Whare Atua Temple Categories: Golden Dawn | New religious movements

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