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Dion Fortune

    Violet Mary Firth Evans, più nota con lo pseudonimo Dion Fortune, fu un'occultista e autrice britannica. I suoi romanzi e racconti, che iniziò a scrivere dal 1919, esplorarono vari aspetti della magia e del misticismo. Le sue opere, inclusi romanzi influenti e raccolte di racconti, divennero significative all'interno della religione Wicca. Tra le sue opere di saggistica più ricordate figurano "The Cosmic Doctrine", "The Mystical Qabalah" e "Psychic Self Defence", tutte apprezzate per la loro lucidità e per evitare l'oscurità deliberata.

    Dion Fortune
    Psychic Self-Defence
    Moon Magic
    The Esoteric Philosophy of Love and Marriage
    The Machinery of the Mind (Annotated)
    Spiritualism and Occultism
    The Circuit of Force
    • The Circuit of Force

      • 240pagine
      • 9 ore di lettura

      Dion Fortune describes techniques for raising the personal magnetic forces within the human aura and their control and direction in magic and in life, which she regards as 'the Lost Secrets of the Western Esoteric Tradition'. Gareth Knight provides subject commentaries on various aspects of the etheric vehicle, filling in some of the practical details and implications that she left unsaid in the more secretive esoteric climate of the times in which she wrote.

      The Circuit of Force
    • The Machinery of the Mind (Annotated)

      Easy to Read Layout

      • 106pagine
      • 4 ore di lettura

      Focusing on the practical application of psychology, the author addresses the importance of understanding mental processes to prevent and alleviate psychological issues. Through her experience, she discovered that many individuals suffering from mental and nervous troubles could benefit from a basic comprehension of how the mind functions. This knowledge not only aids in recovery but also enhances patient cooperation during treatment, streamlining the healing process.

      The Machinery of the Mind (Annotated)
    • Exploring the occult significance of love and marriage, this work delves into the principles of Sex or Polarity as universal forces. Dion Fortune discusses concepts such as Ideal Marriage, karmic connections, and the search for twin souls. While her views on contraception, masturbation, and abortion may seem conservative today, she provides esoteric justifications that challenge contemporary moral perspectives. This book serves as an essential resource for occultists seeking to understand these fundamental aspects of existence across various planes.

      The Esoteric Philosophy of Love and Marriage
    • Moon Magic

      • 235pagine
      • 9 ore di lettura

      Almost 15 years after she first appeared in Sea Priestess, Dion Fortune wrote about her heroine Vivien Le Fay again. In Moon Magic Vivien appears as Lilith Le Fay, and uses her knowledge of moontides to construct an astral temple of Hermetic magic. The viewpoint of Lilith Le Fay is purely pagan, and she is a rebel against society, bent upon its alteration. She may, of course, represent my Freudian subconscious... --'from the Introduction 'Dion Fortune's books sell! Sea Priestess has sold 32,000 copies and Moon Magic has 25,000 copies in print. 'First published in 1938 and 1956, neither Sea Priestess nor Moon Magic have been out of print and are enduring favorites among readers of esoteric fiction. 'New packages will update these classic novels and introduce them to a new generation of readers.

      Moon Magic
    • Written by a practicing occultist and natural psychic, after finding herself the subject of a powerful psychic attack, this is a detailed instruction manual for safeguarding yourself against paranormal malevolence. Fortune explores the elusive psychic element in mental illness and, more importantly, details the methods, motives, and the physical aspects of psychic attack -- and how to overcome them.

      Psychic Self-Defence
    • An occult classic and a Dion Fortune bestseller of strongly growing interest. Fortune was one of the first to bring this “secret tradition” to a wider audience with her clear and comprehensive exploration of the Qabalah tradition. The Mystical Qabalah remains a classic in its clarity, linking the broad elements of Jewish traditional thought—probably going back to the Babylonian captivity and beyond—with both Eastern and Western philosophy and later Christian insights. The Qabalah could be described as a confidential Judaic explanation of the paradox of “the Many and the One”—the complexity and diversity within a monotheistic unity. Whereas the Old Testament outlines the social and psychological development of a tightly knit “chosen group” culture, the supplementary Qabalah provides a detailed plan of the infrastructure behind the creative evolutionary process. The Mystical Qabalah devotes a chapter to each of the ten schematic “God-names,” the qualities or Sephiroth which focus on the principal archetypes behind evolving human activity: the Spiritual Source; the principles of Force and Form; Love and Justice; the Integrative principle or the Christ Force; Aesthetics and Logic; the dynamics of the Psyche; and, finally, the Manifestation of life on Earth in a physical body.

      The Mystical Qabalah
    • Sane Occultism

      • 194pagine
      • 7 ore di lettura

      Grounded in reason, the book explores the intersection of magic and occult studies, emphasizing the importance of verification for claims related to psychic abilities and past lives. It delves into a broad range of topics including meditation, psychism, numerology, astrology, and even darker practices like psychic vampirism. Additionally, it discusses ethical considerations such as vegetarianism and the role of secrecy in esoteric traditions. This work serves as both an insightful introduction for novices and a thought-provoking read for seasoned practitioners.

      Sane Occultism
    • Each chapter is supplemented and expanded by a companion chapter on the same subject by Gareth Knight. In Dion Fortune's day the conventions of occult secrecy prevented her from being too explicit on the practical details of magic, except in works of fiction. These veils of secrecy having now been rolled back, Gareth Knight has taken the opportunity to fill in much practical information that Dion Fortune might well have included had she been writing today. In short, in this unique collaboration of two magical practitioners and teachers we are presented with a valuable and up-to-date text on the practice of ritual or ceremonial magic "as it is". That is to say, as a practical, spiritual and psychic discipline, far removed from the lurid superstition and speculation that are the hallmark of its treatment in sensational journalism and channels of popular entertainment.

      An Introduction to Ritual Magic
    • This book presents a comprehensive approach to esoteric healing, exploring health issues through various dimensions: physical, etheric, astral, mental, and spiritual. It delves into esoteric diagnosis using the Qabalistic Tree of Life and discusses the functioning of psychic centers, offering treatment principles that integrate both conventional and alternative methods. Additionally, it provides insights into the aura and etheric double, making it valuable not only for healing practitioners but also for individuals interested in enhancing their psychic and intuitive abilities.

      Principles of Esoteric Healing