A very informative and easy to read book, which should be applicable for anyone interested in any esoteric work; not specific with any particular order or path, instead focuses upon the tasks of the iniate and the roles of the group and society.It examines how and why esoteric schools have restricted admission to their secret societies and orders, and shrouded their practices in mystery, revealing every aspect of these secret organizations and the training they offer to initiates. W...

Over seventy-two years ago, beginning at the Vernal Equinox in Glastonbury, Fortune started receiving communications from the Inner Planes concerning the creation of the universe, the evolution of humanity, natural law, the evolution of consciousness, and the nature of mind. This is her record, in a revised edition, and includes previously unpublished material that is still relevant today!

One of the texts by the occultist that was Dion Fortune, still as relevant today as ever for any scholar of esotericism and practical magic. The various types of psychic attacks, their various interpretations, and especially the methods of practical defense that can be put in place are described in clear detail. This is a subject that it is essential to know and be able to put into practice, as its mastery can smooth out many of the stumbling blocks that any seeker of occult subjects encou...

First published in 1930, "Psychic Self-Defense" is one of the best guides to detection and defence against psychic attack from one of the leading occult writers of the 20th century.After finding herself the subject of a powerful psychic attack, famed British occultist Dion Fortune wrote this detailed instruction manual on protecting oneself from paranormal attack. This classic psychic self-defence guide explains how to understand the signs of a psychic attack, vampirism, hauntings,...

A secretary finds herself psychically bound to her boss in this supernatural thriller from one of the leading luminaries of twenieth-century esoteric thought.The Demon Lover was first published in 1927, the same year as H.P. Lovecraft's The Call of Cthulhu. Dion Fortune was among a generation of occult horror writers that formed popular culture's obsession with secret societies, vampires, demons, ritual magic, and dark powers lurking in the shadows...

Dion Fortune is acknowledged as one of the most knowledgeable and level-headed writers on Esoteric matters. In Sane Occultism she is adamant that magic and occult studies, though often dealing with unseen forces, must still be grounded in Reason, and she explains how claims of psychic ability and past lives can, and should, be verified. The book covers a vast swathe of topics, from meditation and psychism, through numerology and astrology, to such 'black' Occult practices as psychic vampir...

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.

The Tree of Life forms the ground-plan of the Western Esoteric Tradition and is the system upon which pupils are trained in the Fraternity of the Inner Light. The transliteration of Hebrew words into English is the subject of much diversity of opinion, every scholar appearing to have his own system. In these pages I have availed myself of the alphabetical table given by MacGregor Mathers in The Kabbalah Unveiled because this book is the one generally used by esoteric students. He himself d...

In "Applied Magic," Dion Fortune explores practical techniques and methods for engaging with the mystical and occult realms. The book delves into topics such as ceremonial magic, symbolism, meditation, visualization, and the use of rituals for personal and spiritual development.Fortune's approach to magic emphasizes the integration of spiritual practices into daily life, and she provides practical guidance for those interested in exploring the occult arts. While some of the concepts and pr...

Hugh acquiesced, wondering what in the world the word might be. Mrs Macintosh led the way up the maisonette stairs by which she had just descended, and then was nonplussed. She could not take him into her bedroom to talk to him, for that would not have been proper, though what harm either Mrs Macintosh's reputation or her person were likely to suffer at his hands was unimaginable. So they stood up solemnly on the dusty landing while she prepared to say her say, Mrs Macintosh bolt upright a...

In "Psychic Self-Defense," Dion Fortune shares her insights and experiences related to psychic phenomena, spiritual attacks, and various methods of defense. She discusses the nature of psychic vampirism, thought forms, psychic cords, and how these energies can affect individuals both mentally and physically.The book provides practical techniques and exercises for safeguarding one's energy, strengthening the aura, and maintaining spiritual balance. Fortune emphasizes the importance of self-...

Ceremonial Magic Unveiled is an article that first appeared in the Occult Gazette in January 1933. It is of particular relevance in revealing Dion Fortune's considered opinion about The Golden Dawn as well as Aleister Crowley.