I decided to "borrow" Psyche's idea at Plutonica.net in regard to her Saturday Signal, which is a weekly roundup of links to interesting occult material. I can't think of quite as clever a title, so "Weekly Roundup" will have to suffice.
Check back next Saturday for another Weekly Roundup. Also check out Plutonica.net's excellent Saturday Signal.
- Peregrin at Magic of the Ordinary posted some excellent insights regarding potential risks in the Golden Dawn System (and magic in general), in his post "Nine Dangers of the Golden Dawn". This includes ego inflation (understandably high on the list, and probably the most common danger), astral corruption, and incorrect magic, among others. I do not agree with all of Peregrin's points, or indeed that we should be quite as wary, but it's good to exercise caution and realise the very real risks that come with magic.
- Sincerus Renatus at Gyllene Gryningen posted a response to my Sex & The Golden Dawn post, entitled "The sexual teachings of the Alpha et Omega and its supposed relation to the Cromlech Temple". While I do not agree with his findings (see my original post on the matter), I think it's important to share the other side of the argument. He also provides some material not covered in my original post.
- Psyche at Plutonica.net posted a great review of Enochian Vision Magick by Lon Milo Duquette. This book has been sitting on my shelf since its release date, and I haven't had time to get round to reading and reviewing it. However, there is little need for my review, as Psyche's one is extensive, balanced, and highly informative.
- The Galloway Chronicles posted an amusing video of a reincarnation of MacGregor Mathers performing a musical number. Mathers is quite the performer, as he always was.
Check back next Saturday for another Weekly Roundup. Also check out Plutonica.net's excellent Saturday Signal.
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2 comments:
Frater,
Thanks for the recommendation to the wonderful article on the dangers of the Golden Dawn system. While it was informative there were some points which I couldn't help but disagree. Very recently I stopped my Golden Dawn work because of a connection that I thought was slowly slipping away. I decided to return to working with my old order's system (the Dragon Rouge). In part I think it had to do with one of the dangers which concerns those of us who are used to constantly performing other forms of magick to cause immediate change in our surroundings.
Honestly however it felt to me like I was in a very limiting position especially since there were times when I myself could not resolve things without magick because of events out of my control. I feel a bit heartbroken that I stopped but maybe its the fact that I'm young, and the self intiating into such a complex system probably sealed the deal.. lol
Either way it was a good read, and I'm looking forward twords the right time when I can come back. Thanks for the post.
Ave Marquis,
Thank you for the comment. I'm glad you enjoyed my round-up. It's good to know it helped at least one person find some new links.
I'm sorry to hear you have stopped your Golden Dawn work, but to each their own. Difficulties always arise in the probationary grades of an Order, not least of all the Golden Dawn. These can also arise in the Elemental Grades. However, Dragon Rouge is so VASTLY different in teaching, etc., that I can see how it would "cross wires" on a Current level with that of the Golden Dawn.
I wish you the best with your DR work, and hope you continue reading my blog :)
LVX,
Dean.
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