Golden Dawn Research Trust

18/07/2024

I noticed this new title has been announced:
Enochian Chess of the Golden Dawn, by C.L. Zalewski.
Revised and improved edition, many coloured images and added section- Four-Dimensional Enochian Chess. 8.5x11. Hard cover edition. 376 pp.
USD$79.99 €74.99; ₤63.99; CAD$109.99; AUD$121.99,
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Description:
Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of Enochian Chess with C.L. Zalewski's (Chris) comprehensive and revised edition. Tailored for both chess and Golden Dawn enthusiasts, this strategic four-handed chess game introduces players to ancient Egyptian Gods and Goddesses through symbolic chess pieces. Chris Zalewski's breakthrough builds upon Israel Regardie's work and Dr. Wynn Westcott's Ritual Y manuscripts, providing a fresh perspective on this unique chess variant. The book, divided into four parts and covers the game's history, construction of chess sets and boards, rules of gameplay, and advanced strategies. Part I delves into the historical background and offers guidance on crafting your chess set. Part II provides detailed rules, gameplay examples, and strategic insights, making it accessible for players of all skill levels. For those intrigued by divination and magic Part III explores Enochian Chess as a tool for spiritual meditation and esoteric use, incorporating dice throws and symbolic associations to offer a unique divination experience. Part IV delves into Golden Dawn Adept training applied to Enochian Chess, introducing the Z2 formulas of magical training and an advanced chapter on four-dimensional chess. With striking colours representing the four elements and intricate symbology, this edition intertwines Egyptian pantheons with planetary, astrological, tarot, geomantic, and Hebrew associations. Chris brings to this book many years of personal experience in Enochian Chess and the Hermetic sciences behind it. Whether you're a chess player seeking a new challenge or an occultist on a magical/spiritual path, this book promises to captivate your intellect, intuition and development. Chris Zalewski's Enochian Chess of the Golden Dawn is a must-have guide for those ready to embark on a unique and enriching chess journey.

03/11/2022

This will be a great interview from John Michael Greer.

The one and only John Michael Greer returns to Thoth Hermes next Sunday! Our main topic this time is "The Fellowship of the Hermetic Rose", where he refreshes an old, Golden-Dawn-linked tradition with a new approach for our time! Don't miss!

21/10/2022

Austin Osman Spare Tarot Deck & Book
Lost Envoy, a revised edition of the definitive book on the lost tarot of Austin Spare, and a long-awaited reproduction deck of cards.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/strangeattractoruk/austin-osman-spare-occult-tarot-deck-and-book

20/10/2022

From the most recent Weiser catalog [https://www.weiserantiquarian.com/catalogues.php] an opportunity of a life time:

[ TAROT - FELLOWSHIP OF THE ROSY CROSS - A. E. WAITE ] John Brahms Trinick & Wilfred Pippet.
The Symbols of the Paths / The Great Symbols of the Paths [ 23 black & white tarot-type designs in folder ].
London: Privately Published, 1917. First Edition Thus. The original grey card folder containing 23 10 x 8 inch loose black and white reproductions of highly detailed drawings, printed on coated paper. The set is complete as issued, comprising two plates numbered 0 & XI by Wilfred Pippet and 21 plates numbered XII to ###II by John B Trinick. They are were issued circa 1925. They depict the 22 paths on the Tree of Life + Plate 0. The designs, the originals of which are apparently retained by the FRC, are sometimes referred to as "The Great Symbols of the Paths", or Waite’s esoteric tarot deck, and depict only the tarot trumps. That said, these were not cards as such, and were not used for divination, but for meditation and ritual work within the FRC. No plates were completed for the Sephiroth as Waite used the various Hebrew letters to represent these in rituals.

https://www.weiserantiquarian.com/pages/books/70451/tarot-fellowship-of-the-rosy-cross-a-e-waite-john-brahms-trinick-wilfred-pippet/the-symbols-of-the-paths-the-great-symbols-of-the-paths-23-black-white-tarot-type-designs-in-folder

03/10/2022

Newly received vol 4 of Light Extended: A Journal of the Golden Dawn. I really enjoyed the GD mss. On The Formation of a Body intro and edited by Alex Sumner. This volume has some great articles and research.