Astral Projection, Ritual Magic, and Alchemy: Golden Dawn Material by S.L. MacGregor Mathers and Others

by Franics X. King (Editor), S.L. MacGregor Mathers (Contributor), R.A. Gilbert (Contributor)

The present-day revival of Western esotericism has its roots in occult tradition dating back to antiquity. The esoteric teachings of these fraternal orders were closely guarded and often passed on by word of mouth. During the early 1900s, many of the teachings were preserved in the writing of prominent members of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn and other occult fraternities that followed it.

Author Francis King examines the lives and work of these authors—among them S.L. MacGregor Mathers, Fancis Yates, W. Wynn Westcott, and J.W. Brodie-Ines. Included are instructional documents, never before published, that were circulated amongst Golden Dawn members. These documents, known as the Flying Rolls, reveal secrets of psychic perception, astral travel, ritual magic, and various alchemical processes.

This edition, which includes all the Flying Rolls not published in Israel Regardie's Golden Dawn , will be of great interest and use to those with experience of practical occult techniques and those who are making their first experiments in esoteric practice. It is also essential reading for anyone interested in the historical development of Western occultism.

Genres: Occult, Magick, Alchemy, Magic, Nonfiction

288 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1971

Reviews

[Walter Five · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a re-issue of "Astral Projection, Ritual Magic, and Alchemy: Golden Dawn Material" by S.L. MacGregor Mathers and Others; Edited and Introduced by Francis King; Additional Material by R.A. Gilbert", but with additional material-- Apparently several more "Flying Rolls" surfaced after the books original UK publication around 1973. Some may rightfully claim that these "Flying Rolls" were originally intended only for those in the 2nd Order, but their worth may be assessed by any knowlegable 21st Century Occultist: some rolls may seem anachronistic and even clearly inaccurate, such as comparing Enochian script to the Ethiopian Alphabet, while some rolls have a few gems to be found for the diligent. It is true that there is information to be found here that Isreal Regardie did not reveal in his several Golden Dawn tomes, I leave it to the student to determine its worth and veracity. The Golden Dawn has long since splintered into several widely-varying organizations, none of which appear to carry the Golden Dawn any further along the traditions of the FRC. So this volume, while of some use, seems destined more for Occult Completists than G.D. Neophytes.

[Noah Isherwood · Rating 2 out of 5]

word salad, but at least i can astral project now

[Cix]

Testo in italiano, utilizzato ISBN inglese per indisponibilità di quello nostrano.

[Mitchell · Rating 3 out of 5]

A useful primary source collection but the actual contents are overly dogmatic and at times confusing to follow.

[Christopher Plaisance · Rating 5 out of 5]

This collection of (nearly) all of the so-called "Flying Rolls" of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn is an invaluable resource for anyone conducting research into the order. It is slightly marred by King's less than insightful commentary, but the Rolls themselves more than make up for the editor's folly.

[Barry · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved the unpublished lectures. Had some passages in the front of the book that were particularly creepy to me (where the author recounts occurences of occult activity in the past). Has been enlightening and helpful in the Work.