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THE GOLDEN DAWN LIVES! As both an order and a magical tradition in the 19th cen tury, the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn is responsi ble for planting the seeds of magic that today have sown magical organizations throughout the world. The Golden Dawn and its reverberating facets are now meticulously depicted in the ongoing series The Golden Dawn Journal. Book One: Divination explores the underlying mechanism and methods of divination, including those most favored by the Golden Dawn. As "divination is the process of establishing communication with the Gods of the collective unconscious" (Steven Marshall), Book One reveals how, when, and why the divinatory process works and exam ines whether or not it can always be trusted. Included in this fascinating foray are explorations into psychological considerations in divination, particular forms of divination and particular methods within those forms. Book One delves into all aspects of ceremonial magic and the Hermetic Tradition, including Tarot readings from meet ings of the original Golden Dawn members! The Golden Dawn Journal, Book One presents the world's best known occult and magical organization in a clear and practical way, providing a vehicle for communication, exploration and discussion for anyone interested in understanding the universe and his or her role in it. About the Editors Both Chic and Tabatha are Senior Adepts of the He rmetic Order of the Golden Dawn, the only such group operating in the United States and Canada that has a Vault which was con secrated by Israel Regardie and into which Regardie performed initiations for the purpose of establishing a Second Order with valid initiatory succession fr om the original Mother temple in London. They are the authors of The New Golden Dawn Ritual Ta rot (deck and book) and Secrets of a Golden Dawn Te mp le. To Write to the Editors If you wish to contact the editors or would like more infor mation about this book, please write to the editors in care of Llewellyn Worldwide and we will fo rward your request. Both the editors and publisher appreciate hearing fr om you and learning of your enjoyment of this book and how it has helped you. Llewellyn Worldwide cannot guarantee that every letter written to the editors can be answered, but all will be fo rwarded. Please write to: Chic Cicero and Sandra Tabatha Cicero c/o Llewellyn Worldwide P. O. Box 64383-850, St. Paul, MN 55164-0383, U.S.A. $1.00 Please enclose a self-addressed, stamped envelope for reply, or to cover costs. If outside U.S.A., enclose international postal repy coupon. Free Catalog from Llewellyn For more than 90 years Llewellyn has brought its readers knowledge in the fields of metaphysics and human potential. Learn about the newest books in spiritual guidance, natural healing, astrology, occult philosophy and more. Enjoy book reviews, new age articles, a calendar of events, plus current advertised products and services. To get your fr ee copy of Llewellyn's New Wo rlds of Mind and Sp irit, send your name and address to: Llewellyn's New Wo rlds of Mind and Sp irit P. O. Box 64383-850, St. Paul MN 55164-0383, U.S.A. THE GOLDEN DAWN JOURNAL Book 1 Divination Edited by Chic Cicero Sandra Tabatha Cicero 1994 Llewellyn Publications St. Paul, Minnesota 55164-0383 The Golden Dawn Journal, Book Copyright 1994 ©by Chic Cicero 1. and Sandra Tabatha Cicero. All rights reserved. Printed in the United States of America. No part of this book may be used or reproduced in any manner whatsoever without permission in writing from Llewellyn Publications except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical articles and reviews. FIRST EDITION 1st Printing, 1994 Cover design by Chic and Sandra Tabatha Cicero Color for cover design by Christopher Wells ISBN 1-56718-850-8 Permissions: Cross and Triangle artwork copyright© Sandra Tabatha Cicero Archangel drawings copyright ©Sandra Tabatha Cicero Hieroglyphic chart copyright© M. Isidora Forrest Illustration for article entitled "What to do for an Oracle Addiction" copyright©Lloyd Nygaard Sections from the letters from Miss Annie E.F. Horniman to W.B. Yeats containing her Tarot readings as found in MS 18,312 are reproduced thanks to the Council of Trustees of the National Library of Ireland Illustrations of the Tarocco Italiano fabrica del Dotti Milano, 1845, copyright © 1985 are reproduced by permissions of Osvaldo Menegazzi Article copyright ©Gareth Knight Article copyright©Dolores Ashcroft-Nowicki Article and diagrams copyright© Adam Forrest Llewellyn Publications A Division of Llewellyn Worldwide, Ltd. P.O. Box 64383, St. Paul, MN 55 164-0383 Printed in the United States of America Th is book is dedicated to those Initiates who were present at a very special event: The consecration of the Va ult of the Adepti by Israel Regardie (Isis-Urania Te mple, Georgia-1982) . L.V.X. Forthcoming Books in The Golden Dawn Journal Series Qabalah: Theory and Magic The Art of Hermes The Magical Pantheons Egyp tian Magic The Invisible Te mp le The Hermetic Goddess Cross and Triangle Of Planets and Angels Enochiana Alchemy CONTENTS Preface ........................................................................................i Introduction............................. .................................................. 1 The Psychology of Divination by Steven Marshall .................................... ...................... 9 Divination & The Magical Tarot by Gareth Kn ight ............................................................ 19 The Golden Dawn Method of Tarot Divination by Cris Monnastre ..................................... .......... .......... 35 The Abbey Theatre Tarot Readings by Mary K. Greer ............................................................ 75 Spiritual Tarot and Circle Spread Divination by Frater P.C .. ................................................................. 93 The Divination of the Rose Cross by Donald Michael Kraig ............................................. 107 Taro strology: The Tarot Wheel of the Year by Thom Parrott ........... ................................................ 123 By the Signs of the Earth: Geomancy in the Golden Dawn by Mitch & Gail Henson ................................ .............. 145 Mysteria Geomantica: Te achings on the Art of Geomancy by Adam P. Forrest ....................................................... 177 From God to My Soul: Reading the Auspices by David Godwin ....................................................... , ..203 Divination in the Grreco-Egyptian Magical Papyri by M. Isidora Forrest ..... .......................................... .... 213 The Gypsy Runes by Dolores Ashcroft-Nowicki ........................................ 231 Ceremonial Archangelic Divination by Oz ..............................................................................239 What to Do for an Oracle Addiction by Madonna Compton ................... .......... .................... 255 To wards a General Theory of Divination by Sam We bster... .................... ..................................... 265 The Editor's Forum: Can a Divination Always be Trusted? ......................... 275 Preface he Golden Dawn Journal is an ongoing series of books designed to reflect the magical teachings and philo ll sophy of the Hermetic Tradition. Each issue of The Journal will focus on articles written by various authors who have had experience in Western ceremonial magic; particularly the type of magic espoused by the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn and its off-shoots. As an Order and a magical tradition, the Golden Dawn is responsible for planting many of the seeds of knowledge that have spouted today in the form of numerous magical organiza tions throughout the world. Few could argue against the fact that the teachings of the Golden Dawn were fundamental to much of what now constitutes 20th Century magic. One of the tasks of The Golden Dawn Journal will be to provide a survey of historical and contemporary Golden Dawn magic, with some articles comparing Golden Dawn techniques with those of other magical traditions. The Journal will concentrate on serious exploration of the techniques used in the Hermetic Tradition, as well as an investigation into the archaic roots of ceremonial magic. Practical advice for the working magician will be featured. Another reason for presenting The Journal series is to provide readers with articles on subjects which may not be exclusively concerned with the Golden Dawn, but which are nonetheless of interest to Hermetic students. The focus of such articles as these will not be so much with Golden Dawn content as with Golden Dawn perspective. The Jo urnal will express the views of many of today's practicing Golden Dawn magi cians, as well as respected occultists from outside of the Order. Many of today's magical groups have their roots in the ix THE GOLDEN DAWNJOURNAL X Hermetic Tradition, and The Journal will explore the parallel ideas and views common to all. By showcasing these shared ideas, as well as new Golden Dawn rituals and information from respected sources, The Golden Dawn Jo urnal will confirm that the Golden Dawn system of magic, far from becoming obsolete and stagnant, is in fact alive and well and providing new vitality for modern students of the Western Esoteric Tradition. It is our belief that the willingness to share ideas is important for the spiritual growth of magical groups and in dividuals alike. For we are all neophytes of the Hermetic Arts, and what we seek is the One Truth, the Quintessence, the Summum Bonum, the Stone of the