Directions & Elements - by Buddhism & by the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn.

In some of previous articles, i've got correspondences between elements and directions wrong.

Does this mean that previous Rites and my Magick is not working?

... i belive it works, because i do spellwork/mantras in a team, and certain Spiritual Authorities correct my mistakes.

Nevertheless, i should perform a rite to correct that mistake, and do it soon.

Correct correspondences are provided in the table below:

Direction	Element in Buddhism	Element in the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn & in other Western Esotericism, including Wicca
East	Air	Air
South	Fire	Fire
West	Water	Water
North	Earth	Earth

Sources:
- The Four Sacred Directions on Tibetan Buddhism Encyclopedia,
- Watchtower (magic) on Wikipedia.

The Golden Dawn's Magick & Spiritual-Physical Exercises.

A Quote.

'It is vitally important that in the quest to exalt the health of the Spirit, the student does not neglect the health of the body.

Physical well-being and endurance are essential to the magician who wishes to perform lengthy rituals as well as Astral work.

During this probationary period, the student should begin a regular discipline of exercise to maintain physical fitness.

We leave the choice of exercise to the individual student;

... swimming, biking, jogging, martial arts, aerobics, yoga or some other.

Israel Regardie recommended that the student perform certain exercises that are designed to raise both the physical and psychic vitality of the practitioner.

They are taken from a small pamphlet by Peter Kelder called The Five Rites of Rejuvenation. or The Eye of Revelation.

These exercises can also be found in Donald Michael Kraig's book Modern Magick (pages 222-229).


Whatever form of exercise is undertaken, the student should never overwork to the point of strain.

If one is not used to exercise, begin slowly and gradually.

If health concerns are an issue, consult a doctor before commencing any form of physical exertion.'


-- Quoted & Reshaped from 'Self-Initiation into the Golden Dawn Tradition' book by Chic Cicero & Sandra Tabatha Cicero.

The Essential Golden Dawn, a Book.

The Essential Golden Dawn.
An Introduction to High Magic.

by Chic Cicero and Sandra Tabatha Cicero.


i've ordered this a book, then no one contacted me for payment.

i was suprised to see it arrive, i've contacted seller for payment options then - for i wish to pay as soon as possible.


'The Golden Dawn is one of the most influential and respected system of magic in the world. Over a century old, the teachings of this once-secret society are considered the capstone of the Western Esoteric Tradition. Yet many of the available books on the subject are too complex or overwhelming for readers just beginning to explore alternative spiritual paths.

The Essential Golden Dawn is for those who simply want to find out what the Golden Dawn is and what it has to offer. Written by recognized experts on the topic, this introduction of High Magic is both straightforward and succint. It explores the origins of Hermeticism and the Western Esoteric Tradition, as well as the rich history of the Golden Dawn and its founders. This guide explains the "laws" of magic and magical philosophy, describes different areas of magical knowledge that a Golden Dawn magician can expect to learn, and presents basic rituals for the novice.

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Chic Cicero and Sandra Tabatha Cicero (Florida) are Senior Adepts of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn. Chic was a close freind and student of Israel Regardie, and he was one of the key people to help Regardie resurrect a legitimate branch of the Golden Dawn in the United States in early 1980s. The Ciceros are the authors of Self-Initiation into the Golden Dawn Tradition, Golden Dawn Magical Tarot Mini-Kit, and Ritual Use of Magical Tools.