Ritual Magic of the Golden Dawn: Works by S. L. MacGregor Mathers and Others [Paperback]

Francis King (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1, 1997

 
The secret writings of this mystical order reveal the keys to astral projection, clairvoyance, and other magical practices.

The present-day revival of the practice of magic owes much to the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, the fin de siecle secret society that rediscovered many occult traditions dating back to antiquity. Prominent adepts of the Golden Dawn, whose members included W. B. Yeats and Aleister Crowley, preserved these traditions in manuscripts to be circulated among initiates of the Order. These documents, known as the Flying Rolls, reveal secrets of astral projection, clairvoyance, exorcism, alchemy, and other magical practices and occult philosophy. Many of the Flying Rolls escaped print and remained secret for some time, only slowly being tracked down over the years. Here, Francis King presents all the previously unpublished Flying Rolls.

  •  Renowned occultist Francis King includes previously unpublished secret writings of the Golden Dawn in this important collection.

  •  These are essential texts for practitioners of magical techniques, and of great interest to any student of Western occultism.

  •  New edition of Astral Projection, Ritual Magic, and Alchemy 

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About the Author

Francis King was a leading authority in the fields of occultism, religion, and Western magic. He was the author of many books, including Tantra: The Way of Action and Techniques of High Magic.

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Destiny Books (March 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0892816171
• ISBN-13: 978-0892816170
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,302,248 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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20 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars If u r into The G.D. then this book is definately recomended, April 12, 1999

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This review is from: Ritual Magic of the Golden Dawn: Works by S. L. MacGregor Mathers and Others (Paperback)

For anyone who is truly interested in The Golden Dawn this book should definately become part of your magickal library. The book itself is divided into nine parts, some of which are- astral projection, (two parts on)Rosicrucian, Christian occultism,Hermetic wisdomand mystical prayer, among others. You do need to be familiar with at least the basics of golden dawn philosophy before you can really grasp the majority of these writings. many of the collected works contained in this book were at one time closely guarded secrets of the Golden Dawn and some would probably not be available at all if not for this book. anyone who had something bad to say about this book probably either didn't understand it or didn't get what they expected. this is a good book and much of it is simply necessary reading for any serious golden dawn follower or ceremonial magickician. PEACE TO ALL BEINGS-AND FOREVER IN LOVE.

12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It's Good !, November 17, 1999

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J-M Torp ([e-mail]) (Near the North Pole) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Ritual Magic of the Golden Dawn: Works by S. L. MacGregor Mathers and Others (Paperback)

This book should be one of the occult classics. It's both magically and historically interessting as it reveals most of the flying rolls to the earlier G.'.D.'. Instructions are given with examples on how it has been and are used.

0 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Disapointed, August 10, 2006

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Truthseeker "truthseeker" (Jonesboro, GA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Ritual Magic of the Golden Dawn: Works by S. L. MacGregor Mathers and Others (Paperback)

I have the Golden Dawn Manual, so to speak . It's a great book. This book " Ritual Magic of the Golden Dawn" was not well written or edited.However, I was able to retrieve a few nuggets of knowledge sporadically.