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Edited by Chic Cicero and Sandra Tabatha Cicero
The Golden Dawn Journal is an ongoing series of books designed to reflect the magical teachings and philosophy of the Hermetic Tradition. These books seriously explore the techniques used in ceremonial magic and include practical advice for the working magician. Many articles in the Journal series are written by various authors who have experience in western ceremonial magic; particularly the type of magic espoused by the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn. Some of the articles presented are not exclusively concerned with Golden Dawn magic, but which are none-the-less of interest to Hermetic students.
The Golden Dawn Journal, Book I: Divination:This book explores how and why the process of divination works, traditional techniques of Tarot and Geomancy, (along with new information on both, new Tarot spreads, historical information derived from the actual Tarot readings of an original member of the Golden Dawn, and more. Some of the articles included are: The Psychology of Divination by Steven Marshall; Divination and the Magical Tarot by Gareth Knight; The Abbey Theatre Tarot Readings by Mary K. Greer; The Divination of the Rose Cross by Donald Michael Kraig; Mysteria Geomantica: Teachings on the Art of Geomancy by Adam P. Forrest; and From God to My Soul: Reading the Auspices by David Godwin.
Reviews:
******"This interesting volume is bristling with articles written by authors well versed in Golden Dawn themes, who, however, do not restrict themselves to the traditions but add a modern view to them. The general attitude is, that the divinatory systems are basically magical systems, and not therapeutic systems, a thing that is often overlooked these days."
-- Manteia, no. 13
****** "You'll spend a great deal of time going through this book, I can guarantee it'll be time very well spent. This book is most highly recommended."
-- The Rosegate Journal, Lammas 1994
****** "Never before have the works of so many eminent occultists been gathered together under one cover. The Golden Dawn Journal presents the best perspectives on the Golden Dawn tradition with a specific examination of the aspects of divination, including new techniques in Tarot and Geomancy, and historical explorations on Golden Dawn ritual work for the novice. Because of the author's in-depth knowledge and extensive coverage of divination, Book I will engage magical students of all paths and traditions."
-- Insight.
Publication Information: The Golden Dawn Journal, Book I: Divination by Chic Cicero and Sandra Tabatha Cicero, (St. Paul, MN: Llewellyn Publications, 1994) ISBN 1-56718-850-8 $12.00
The Golden Dawn Journal, Book II: Qabalah: Theory and Magic. Book II explores the various aspects of the mystical Qabalah, both ancient and modern. These include the history and evolution of the Qabalah, inquires into how the Qabalah is used for spiritual growth, traditional techniques of Gematria, Merkabah mysticism and Angel magic, comparisons between Qabalistic philosophy and the sciences of astrology, alchemy, and psychology, investigations into the Goddess and feminine energies on the Tree of Life, sphere-workings, telesmatic magic, explorations into the Qabalistic aspects of Golden Dawn magic and new Qabalistic rituals for today's practicing magicians. Articles include The ABC's of Qabalah by Harvey Newstrom; Sacred Images: A Qabalistic Analysis of the Neophyte Formula by William Stoltz; The Evolution of the Medieval Kabbalistic Worldview by George Wilson; The Tree of the Sephiroth by Donald Tyson; This Holy Invisible Companionship by Adam P. Forrest; The Sacred Feminine on the Tree by Madonna Compton, The Equilibration of Jehovah: A Ritual of Healing by M. Isidora Forrest; and Shebilim Bahirim: The Bright Paths by Mitch and Gail Henson.
Reviews:
******"The Golden Dawn Journal series is a welcome contribution to late-twentieth century esotericism. Unlike many works published about the Golden Dawn and related schools of Magic, Kabbalah, and Hermeticism, The Golden Dawn Journal, edited by the husband and wife team of Chic and Sandra Cicero is a compendium of fresh material by a number of different authors. Each of them is a practicing magician or ritualist in his or her own right, making this collection reflective of experience and not the usual armchair occultism." [.] "Book Two in the series, Qabalah: Theory and Magic, reflects the fact that the Ciceros were long-time students and friends of the late Francis Israel Regardie, to whom the book is dedicated. If it was Regardie who opened up the gates of initiation and Golden Dawn magic to the masses with his publication of the order's rituals, then it very well may be the Ciceros who will keep it a living and vibrant modern system of magic."
--Mark Stavish, Gnosis: A Journal of the Western Inner Traditions. Issue # 37, Fall 1995
Publication Information: The Golden Dawn Journal, Book II: Qabalah: Theory and Magic by Chic Cicero and Sandra Tabatha Cicero, (St. Paul, MN: Llewellyn Publications, 1994) ISBN 1-56718-851-6 $16.00
The Golden Dawn Journal, Book III: The Art of Hermes. The Art of Hermes focuses on Hermetic Magic, upon which all western occultism for the past five centuries is based. Hermes Trismegistus is the god of wisdom for the Graeco-Egyptian philosophers who lived in Egypt in the early centuries of the Christian era. He is linked with alchemy, medicine, magic, and the mysteries. All secret schools and orders in the west that claim an occult tradition (such as Freemasonry) may be loosely linked with Hermes. The editors trace the course of the Hermetic Tradition from ancient Egypt, through Greek philosophy and the Greek Mystery religions, Gnosticism, Neoplatonism and the Qabalah, down to the modern occult revival and the Golden Dawn. Articles include: The Emerald Tablet of Hermes and the Invocation of the Holy Guardian Angel by Lon Milo DuQuette; The Hermetic Isis by M. Isidora Forrest; God-Making by Donald Tyson; The Hall of Thmaa: Sources of the Golden Dawn Lodge System by John Michael Greer; Invocation of Hermes Trismegistus and the Vision of the Poimandres: Two Ritual Pathworkings by Oz, and Images of Growth in the Hermetic Arts by Gareth Knight.
Reviews:
******"Chic Cicero's and Sandra Tabatha Cicero's "The Golden Dawn Journal" is a compilation of Magical teachings and philosophies of the Hermetic Tradition which are designed to introduce readers to a complete system of Alchemy, Medicine, Magic and Mysteries as taught by Hermes Trismegistus, the God of Wisdom, to the Graeco- Egyptian philosophers during the early Christian period. Every Western Occult Order (including the Freemasons) owe their origins to Hermes' teachings and in this book authors and accomplished Ceremonial Magicians in their respective fields show the route the Hermetic Tradition has taken right through to its resurgence in the Golden Dawn and Occultism as it is practiced today. This is a brilliant book, written in an easy- to-read style, which will be an asset to all serious students of modern Occultism."
-- Sirius, January 1996
****** "This book is a must for both students and practitioners of the Order of the Golden Dawn. Twelve chapters, each covering a different aspect of the Golden Dawn with contributions from more than twelve different authors, make this book not only unique but interesting and a great addition to any magician's library. It includes rituals, meditations, and pathworking, setting forth both traditions and legends in an easy to follow format that even the beginning student could understand and experience. This book will become the foundation for future magicians of the Hermetic tradition."
-- Phases, Spring 1996
****** "This is a very accessible, easy-to-read volume. [.] The Ciceros [.] include material often missing from Golden Dawn texts. Students of ceremonial magick will want this book and, no doubt, will find it so good they'll acquire the other books on the Golden Dawn by this dynamite duo."
-- Andrius, The Unicorn, Hallowmas, Vol. IXX, #1
Publication Information: The Golden Dawn Journal, Book III: The Art of Hermes by Chic Cicero and Sandra Tabatha Cicero, (St. Paul, MN: Llewellyn Publications, 1992) ISBN 1-56178-852-4 $20.00
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