Self-Initiation into the Golden Dawn

A great, updated compendium of the Golden Dawn teachings and rituals, laid out for the solitary or small group practitioner. Compiled by Chic and Tabitha Cicero, who inherited the Tradition gym the last of the living Golden Dawn initiates, Israel Regardie, this collection is an invaluable trove for any occultist/esotericist. It is replete with all the rituals, the study material from all the outer grades, and a vast collection of tables and charts laying out symbols and correspondences, which are the groundwork for preparing the mind of the spiritual explorer. The Cicero's are practical, gifted teachers, and truly carry the torch Regardie left them. Even if you aren't going to pursue the GD path, if you are studying the Mystery Traditions this book will help you knock on the door of the secrets.

This is a great guide to flying solo into the fulfilling practice of the Golden Dawn. When I purchased it, I thought I would breeze through this book and the practices as I do with most other training manuals. Not the case. This is a lengthy process that takes years. The Introduction (before the Neophyte chapter) is going to take several months alone and a lot of discipline and will power. The Cisero's pick up and expound upon where Regardie left off with his Golden Dawn book. Having both books is very helpful, but this book fills in a lot of detail to help you find your way when you are far away from a major city (or out in the woods). This is a very big book. It feels like a text book from college after glancing through the chapters ahead. There are quizzes, homework, and yes... lots of memorization. Like I said... not for the undisciplined. I would encourage you to explore this though as after just a few months with this program there have been some major changes in my life, very subtle, but major shifts in thinking, willing, seeing. Stick with it. I promise the same will happen for you. I do wish this book would have more pronunciation guides than it does but Youtube has been a helpful supplement.

Interesting read with rituals and ceremonies to perform for ascension through the initiation stages. Tons of history and practical knowledge complete with in depth quizzes. Love this book. Great workbook.

This book is awesome if you’re new to the Kabbalah alchemy Egyptology and you want to learn more then this is the book for you it’s all encompassing practically it has everything from astrology to in depth meaning to every sphere in the tree of life the qabalistic cross lesser banishing rituals planetary squares the Hebrew alphabet quizzes for each chapter this book goes extremely in depth and can help any beginner interested in learning magick from the ground up basicallyit’s honestly just too much to even write about this book I love it

I'm very picky about the books I purchase about western occultism. After purchasing this book, I was happy with the content. It wasn't on the same level as David Griffin, but it gave me what I needed in a supplemental Golden Dawn resource. I've read many reviews on "Self-Initiation...". I respect the differing opinions presented therein. They appear to fall into a few categories: Those that are members and like it as a supplemental resource Those that are members and don't respect the concept of self-initiation, or learn magick from a book without mentorship Those that are beginners to magick; or atleast to ceremonial magick and are frightened by the depth of curriculum I belong to the first group. I have been initiated by two ceremonial groups and one Wiccan group. I have over 20 years experience with different paths. I chose to study the Golden Dawn system, though I am reluctant to join the Golden Dawn, because I have an affinity to other Gods than typically used for the group. However, with my experience, it isn't that difficult to utilize corresponding archetypes. As far as utilizing planetary, zodiac, and various other concepts that scare the beginner; I think that before taking on such a task, some formal training and mentorship is essential. With this training in place, it is very practical to use this book. I agree that if you want to be officially recognized within a particular grade, then-by all means-join the Golden Dawn. If however, you simply want the training, this is not a bad resource.

Worth the time, if you expend the efforts! With graceful gratitude Frater FAUSTIUIUS REXS NUMRAL. .….. I will wait. Till the dawn appears my Lords and Ladies.

This is a great book for seekers of knowledge, truth, and traditions of GD.

I really like this book. I have bought it four times over the past ten years. I gave my other copies of the book away to young acolytes who wanted to study Ceremonial Magick. I keep buying the book because it is so good. It is a very in-depth study book. You learn a lot about the Golden Dawn Tradition of Ceremonial Magick. It is filled with lectures, exercises, rituals, and diagrams. I feel this book is a must read for a serious student of Ceremonial Magick.

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Book was in great condition when it arrived. Very satisfied

Si eres estudiante de ocultismo, de la tradición de la Golden Dawn y quieres aprender las enseñanzas de la orden, o quieres reforzar tus estudios sobre el tema, este es el libro adecuado. Una joya ya clásica dentro de la literatura de la GD repleta de información que te llevará meses o años aprender. Se volverá tu libro de cabecera. 100% recomendado.

The world has changed so much and the way this book describes how to grow spiritually has no place in my “now”.

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