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The Golden Dawn: The Original Account of the Teachings, Rites & Ceremonies of the Hermetic Order (Llewellyn's Golden Dawn Series) | 
 enlarge | Author: Israel Regardie
Publisher: Llewellyn Publications
Category: Book
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Rating:  42 reviews
Sales Rank: 40494
Media: Paperback
Edition: 6
Pages: 844
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.3
Dimensions (in): 9 x 5.9 x 1.8
ISBN: 0875426638
Dewey Decimal Number: 135.43
EAN: 9780875426631
ASIN: 0875426638
Publication Date: September 1, 2002
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Product Description
The Golden Dawn by Israel Regardie is considered by many to be the book that started the modern occult movement. The original Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, which started in the late 1800s, borrowed from a wide variety of occult traditions o Kabalah, Tarot, Geomancy, Enochian Magic, Theosophy, Freemasonry, Paganism, Astrology, and many more o and created a unique and viable system of magic that is still being practiced today. Almost every contemporary occult writer and modern group has been influenced, directly or indirectly, by the Order or its members, making The Golden Dawn one of the most influential occult books of the past 100 years.
The book is divided into several basic sections. First are the knowledge lectures, where you will learn the basics of the Kabalah, symbolism, meditation, geomancy and more. This is followed by the rituals of the Outer Order, consisting of five initiation rituals into the degrees of the Golden Dawn.
The next section covers the rituals of the Inner Order including two initiation rituals, equinox ceremonies, and more. Then you will learn the basic rituals of magic and the construction, consecration, and means of using the magical tools. Once you have these you can go on to evocation rituals, talismans, and invocations.
The book gives explanations for how to design talismans, do skrying and travel on the astral plane. You will also learn geomancy, the Tarot, and Enochian magic.
Filled with numerous illustrations, lists, and tables, The Golden Dawn provides guidance for a lifetime of magic and life-changing transformation. Get your copy today.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 37 more reviews...
 The deepest secrets at a glance. September 9, 2001
Brian D. Baird (Groton, CT USA)
47 out of 52 found this review helpful
In the days when education was valued, magic(k)al knowledge was a closely guarded secret. Today, on the other hand (and unfortunately), if you want to keep something a secret, then you must hide it between two covers.
This is the ultimate reference for any sudent of the occult, regardless of school. In it one finds the mindset of every original GD member (before they all became profiteering, drug abusing, egomaniacs) who started the Western occult revival. Absolutely anything you could ever think of concerning occult matters is here, presented and indexed in a manner that makes it easy to use. It should be noted that while this book reveals the ENTIRE Golden Dawn, any flaws in its philosophy are inherent to the book. No two systems, for instance, can ever agree on the crafting of tools and elemental weapons, or on their proper use. If one's own system is unclear on a certain point, however, this book can clarify it and/or supplement it easily.
 An incredible compendium of the Original Golden Dawn October 25, 2000
40 out of 42 found this review helpful
This book in an incredible compendium of the original papers of the Golden Dawn. Isreal Regarde, when he broke ranks and published these papers, laid the foundation for the modern occult movement.This book contains everything the aspiring adept ever wanted to know about the rituals and teaching of the Golden Dawn (the only more complete work is "The Complete Golden Dawn" published by New Falcon). A warning though, the reading is dense and betrays the ethics, morality, and biases of the late Victorian era. Much of the ritual offers little in terms of practical magic to the modern magician (unless you are working on mastering the Golden Dawn system).
 Where is the Real Golden Dawn? March 10, 2003
RX (United States)
25 out of 36 found this review helpful
Within this book there is genuine and useful information for the occultist regarding Kabala. But what happened to the true esoteric order that was established by such individuals as MacGregor Mathers, Westcott, and others? Where is the illuminated wisdom of Dion Fortune now?
Well, this book was meant to be kept a secret...and for good reason... As when something of this magnitude falls into the Left-Hands of those willing to use it for egotistical (money and power) intentions, we see the results (if you have studied the history of the order in question).
This book is meant only for the initiated, those who are given the keys to decipher it by their teacher or Master. One cannot just pick up this book and "do magick"...like some teenage fad or charlatan...
We must look into the depths of this ancient tradition. When you do so, I am sure you will find its roots profoundly immersed in Gnosticism.
Truly, GNOSIS is the aim of the original order. The Golden Dawn itself is related to the internal initiations of the Soul...Also called "THE MYSTERY OF THE GOLDEN BLOSSOM" (see the book by the same name). Just read the intro to The Golden Dawn and you might see that I am not just blowing smoke. It is Gnosis that developed this tradition, it is its enemies who degenerate it, and it is the GNOSIS that continues to live in its various forms, through out all of the cycles of humanity...(gnositicinstitute.org)
If you wish to read this book out of curiosity, I don't blame you, but you will not find much outside of the five preporatory lectures...
If you wish to learn these mysteries, read The Mystical Qabalah by Dion Fortune or any book by SAMAEL AUN WEOR or ELIPHAS LEVI...
 DO NOT BUY THIS EDITION! January 15, 2005
Jeffrey S. Puckett (South Carolina)
20 out of 31 found this review helpful
Maybe I am lucky... i have the original, limited edition New Falcon version.. even autographed by Chris Hyatt. I have owned the Llewellyn edition in the past, but disposed of it BECAUSE IT IS GARBAGE... incomplete, garbled... don't even bother with this edition. I believe "The Complete Golden Dawn System of Magic" (New Falcon publications) is also still being sold on amazon.com. It is more expensive... but you truly get what you pay for. Don't waste your time on this Llewellyn garbage. I think ZERO stars would be more accurate...
somewhat disappointing June 17, 2004
17 out of 19 found this review helpful
When I purchased this book, I was under the impression that it would contain a course to guide me through the Golden Dawn system. I was wrong. This is merely a collection of writings/notes by Regardie, and is not meant to be used alone.If you are looking for a course through the Golden Dawn system, I would recommend the book _Self Initiation Into The Golden Dawn Tradition_ by Chic and Sandra Cicero. I'm not sure how easy it is to find this book still, but it is possible to purchase from the publisher's website.
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