Golden Dawn Membership

Something has drawn you to be interested in joining an Order such as this one. This is how a lot of people begin. They have a calling or an inner feeling that they are missing 'something' in their lives. You may have had an interest in spiritual matters, even magick and theurgy, throughout your life and not known what this is for; what it is leading you to? This inner calling has now led you to here. So let us look at what a Golden Dawn Order can do for you and what you need to do to take part in one.

The ultimate purpose of many mystical paths, for that is what this is, has been expressed throughout the ages in multiple ways via many different paths and philosophical vehicles. Some say the goal of the Mysteries is to "find yourself". Indeed the words written above the entrance to the Ancient Greek mystery schools was "Gnothi Seathon", or "Know Thyself"; so this is partly true. Others talk about preparing and purifying your inner vessel to receive the higher and Divine energies. Still others might say that the path of the Mystic is about inner alchemy; that is to say the internal changes we can pass through via certain esoteric techniques, until we become transformed into a refined, more fulfilled type of being than we were before, who can connect with the many different energies, powers and intelligences that exist in our universe.  This is what some call "The Great Work"; a constant refining of ourselves until we become perhaps something more than the little, materially-oriented human being that we started out as. That process, according to the Ancient Greeks, was called Theurgy, or Divine-working; the process of uniting our thinking with that of the Divine aspect of ourselves. In the Golden Dawn, we believe the purpose of every initiate is "To Gain Knowledge and Conversation with their Higher Genius". 

The Golden Dawn begins with a magickal training which teaches a core set of symbolism and "the language of theurgic magic". Each initiate progresses through four outer grades, that lead them in a progression that allows the basic collection of knowledge of the Order to be digestable and logical to understand. There are meditational and ritual exercises as well as mental learning in each grade. All of this is provided so that the magician has a strong foundation for their ultimate magickal work, which occurs once they have passed through these grades. Part of the work is the ability to function autonomously and be independent in your learning. If you genuinely have a passion for mystical and esoteric studies, then this will be more straight forward. You are provided with the guidance of a mentor and they can take questions and provide additional "unwritten" learning to help you make sense of your grade study materials, In addition the order provides three other types of opportunity:

1. Online or local classes

2. The chance to participate in your local temple, initiations, and other work.

3. An annual 'Conclave' for correspondence students so they can meet others and take part in the initiation rituals, receive classes and other opportunities.

Magick is very much a lifestyle and it will be suggested to you that you begin to build your day around regular personal rituals and the grade exercises. 

The Oath forms the basis for the ethical framework of the Order. It is important to respect other members and see them as your brother or sister in the Great Work. The order is not there to date people or find a lover. Respect is paramount and we will demit anyone who breaks the trust of their Brethren or the Order principles.

Having read all of that, and if you still wish to apply, please scroll down and send us any further questions  or complete the online application form.

Thank you again for your interest.

In Light

Fellowship of the Golden Dawn Universum