Both Chic and Tabatha are Chief Adepts of the Golden Dawn as re-established by Israel Regardie. The Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, of which Chic is the G.H. Imperator, and Tabatha is the G.H. Cancellaria, is an international Order with Temples in several countries. The Ciceros have written numerous books on the Golden Dawn, Tarot, and Magic, including Self-Initiation into the Golden Dawn Tradition, The Essential Golden Dawn, Tarot Talismans, and updates, annotations and introductions to classic Israel Regardie texts such as The Philosopher's Stone, The Middle Pillar and A Garden of Pomegranates. Both Chic and Tabatha are Chief Adepts of the Golden Dawn as re-established by Israel Regardie. The Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, of which Chic is the G.H. Imperator, and Tabatha is the G.H. Cancellaria, is an international Order with Temples in several countries. The Ciceros have written numerous books on the Golden Dawn, Tarot, and Magic, including Self-Initiation into the Golden Dawn Tradition, The Essential Golden Dawn, Tarot Talismans, and updates, annotations and introductions to classic Israel Regardie texts such as The Philosopher's Stone, The Middle Pillar and A Garden of Pomegranates.

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• ContentsList of Figures xviiList of Tables xxiIntroduction 1SECTION ONE: The Basics of Magic and Outer Order RitualsChapter 1: The Basics of Golden Dawn Ritual Magic 7Categories of Ritual and Ritual Drama 8Elements of Ritual Magic 9Sacred Space 11Group Ritual Versus Solo Rites 13Memorization in Ritual 15Temple Etiquette and Work-Arounds 16Some Helpful Advice 18Chapter 2: Group Rituals for the Outer Order 21Opening of the Hall of the Neophytes 24Closing of the Hall of the Neophytes 33The Ceremony of the Sephiroth 38Consecration of a Tiphareth Talisman 59Invocations 74Invocation of Thoth 76Invocation of Iophiel 88Invocation of the Mazzoloth 102Tarot Divination Ritual 126Chapter 3: Healing, Seasonal Rituals, and Rites of Passage 145Archangelic Rite of Healing 146The Flame of the Sacred Heart: A Rite of Planetary Healing 161Rites of Passage 176A Requiem Rite 177Group Requiem Rite 179Seasonal Rituals 189A Summer Solstice Ritual 189The Ceremony of the Rising of the Light: A Summer Solstice Ritual 192Honor and Remembrance 207A Ritual of Honor and Remembrance 210A Winter Solstice Ritual 222The Ceremony of the Wanderers: A Winter Solstice Ritual 224SECTION TWO: Inner Order RitualsChapter 4: Consecration of Magical Tools 243Consecration of the Adept's Working Tools 244General Temple Setup for an Adept Working in the Portal Hall 245The Lotus Wand 248Consecration of the Lotus Wand 250The Rose Cross Lamen 262Consecration of the Rose Cross Lamen 265The Magic Sword 272Consecration of the Magic Sword 273The Elemental Tools 281Preparation for Consecrating the Elemental Tools 282The Fire Wand 283Consecration of the Fire Wand 284The Water Cup 292Consecration of the Water Cup 293The Air Dagger 301Consecration of the Air Dagger 301The Earth Pentacle 309Consecration of the Earth Pentacle 310Chapter 5: Solo Rituals for the Adept 319Rose Cross Lamen Rite of Healing 320Charging the Guardians of the Temple 324Assumption of Godforms 331The Rite of Assumption to the Godform of Osiris 333Chapter 6: Group Work for the Inner Order 339The Vault of the Adepti 339General Second Order Opening 342General Second Order Closing 348An Invocation of Isis and a Skrying on the Saturn Wall 349An Invocation of Ra and a Skrying on the Sun Wall 359The Higher and Divine Genius 367Overview of the Ritual of Greeting the Angel 369The Ritual of Greeting the Angel 372Enochian Work 381An Evocation of the Enochian Archangel Aabai 382Consecration of an Enochian Talisman 397Consecration of an Enochian Talisman for Magical Inspiration 400Overview of the Angelic Rite of Healing 410Angelic Rite of Healing 415Epilogue: Creating Golden Dawn Rituals 443Remember First Principles 443Basic Components of Golden Dawn Ritual 443Keep the Ego in Check 444Never Bite Off More Than You Can Chew 445Writing Group Rituals for the Outer Order 445Writing Group Rituals for the Inner Order 446Writing Solo Rituals for the Adept 446Some Final Advice 447Bibliography 449Permissions 453Illustration Credits 455