1. RITUALS

The rituals of the Magical Golden Dawn are easy to learn and master. They are also very effective in accomplishing their intended purpose. The unique method of the Magical Golden Dawn is to encourage each and every member to change and adapt our rituals to create your own unique way of doing things based on who you are, your knowledge and experience and your own intuitive insights. Learn to create and use your own rituals. They will be more powerful than anything we force you to learn.

Keep it simple. The more complicated you make it, the harder it is to remember. If it feels complicated to you, find an easier, simpler way to do it. Ask for suggestions from others following this path. You can make it easy for yourself, or you can make it hard on yourself. The choice is yours. In our experience easier actually works better.

THE FIRST RITUAL - BANISHING AND INVOKING RITUALS

The Banishing and Invoking Ritual for Air, Water, Fire and Earth Elementals plus Invoking Spirit rituals are the basic rituals of The Magical Golden Dawn.  They are used as a foundation for many other rituals. As with all things we teach, students are encouraged to simplify this ritual according to their own knowledge, proclivities, experience and wishes.

Invoking and Banishing Air Elements

Invoking and Banishing Fire Elements

Invoking and Banishing Water Elements

Invoking and Banishing Earth Elements

Invoking Spirit

Simultaneously Invoking and Banishing the Elements

Circulating the Light - creating a sphere of protection

THE SECOND RITUAL - THE ELEMENTAL CROSS

The second ritual is as old as recorded history.  The Elemental Cross, or any of its variations by various names, is an intrinsic part of the Sphere of Protection. There are two primary variations. Candidates may use either one or any variation of their choice.

 The Elemental Cross

The Kabalistic Cross

THE THIRD RITUAL - THE SPHERE OF PROTECTION

The Sphere of Protection and the Sphere of Protection Against Psychic Attack are used to protect the magician while he or she travels the inner planes as well as during day to day activities in this mundane life. This ritual is recommended prior to any and all magical rituals and initiations. The previous two rituals are an intrinsic part of the Sphere of Protection and should first be practiced until they can be performed effortlessly.

The Sphere of Protection

Protection Against Psychic Attack

THE FOURTH RITUAL - LESSER BANISHING RITUAL OF THE PENTAGRAM

The Lesser Banishing Ritual of the Pentagram (LBRP) was made popular by the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn.  This ritual is widely practiced by magicians.  While it is not part of the ritual regimen of The Magical Golden Dawn, we feel students should become familiar with the LBRP and then decide to use it or the Invoking and Banishing Ritual of the Magical Golden Dawn in their spiritual practices.

Lesser Banishing Ritual of the Pentagram - This ritual is optional, but well worth knowing.

2. LESSONS

The Candidate is encouraged to learn a little about the Tree of Life and Elementals. In the Magical Golden Dawn we work with both in a safe and nurturing environment as we travel our own unique spiritual path.

THE FIRST LESSON - THE TREE OF LIFE

The Tree of Life Lectures form the basis for our spiritual work.  Understanding the Tree of Life and the Sphere of Protection are the two most important things the new student will learn. The degree work of the Magical Golden Dawn, and all other Golden Dawn traditions, uses the Tree of Life for the basic spiritual practices.

The Tree of Life - Part One

The Tree of Life - Part Two

The Tree of Life - Part Three

The Tree of Life - Part Four

The Tree of Life - Part Five

The Tree of Life - Part Six

The Tree of Life - Part Seven

THE SECOND LESSON - THE ELEMENTALS

Elementals are the basic working units in the Angelic Realm.  They are different than Nature Spirits though they are often confused with them.

The Elementals

THE THIRD LESSON - MEDITATION

Students are encouraged to learn a form of simple and easy meditation that completely relaxes the body and mind.  The chiefs consider the most powerful form of meditation to be the Essene Healing Breath taught by the Modern Essenes.  The Magical Golden Dawn recommends it to you.

Essene Healing Breath

3. OPTIONAL LESSONS

The optional lessons are intended for those who think they want to travel the path of the Magical Golden Dawn. These lessons form an introduction to the materials you will learn as you move through the Tree of Life step by step. Tarot, Astrology and Numerology are a part of the system. While you will become familiar with all three you will not be required to master any of them.

THE FIRST OPTIONAL LESSON - ASTROLOGY

The Signs

The Twelve Houses

The Major Aspects

THE SECOND OPTIONAL LESSON - NUMEROLOGY

THE THIRD OPTIONAL LESSON - TAROT

While the Magical Golden Dawn does teach basic beginning Tarot, we recommend the free course of study available from several sources on the Internet. One such place is the Tarot Institute.

4. YOUR 0 = 0 INITIATION - THE SEEKER AFTER TRUTH

Candidates who feel confident with their readiness are invited to enter The Magical Golden Dawn as a Candidate. The Short Form Initiation is recommended for most people. Golden Dawn buffs and scholars will appreciate the Long Form Initiation. All Candidates have the option of doing either or both initiations.

 Preparation for Your Initiation

The Seeker Initiation - Obligation and Ritual

The Seeker Lessons - Symbols, Signs, Pass and the Officers

The Seeker and Temple Lectures - Explanation of the Seeker Ritual and Temple

Lecture Section Two - Making the Implements, Awareness and the Seeker is a Fool

Closing a 0 = 0 Temple

 

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