r/GoldenDawnMagicians

I have been practicing the Golden Dawn System of Magick for about two and a half years, but not very consistently. I have gotten some powerful results and increased my psychic perception a lot, but have yet to have much luck with anything financial. I’ve also noticed that many people making videos on magick do not seem to be financially well off. What am I missing? Why does money magick not seem to work for me or others? Seeing my aura is cool and all but I would also like to not be enslaved to a boss my whole life😂

I just got the book Self-Initiation Into the Golden Dawn Tradition by Chic Cicero. There is in the intro a four month process to basically pray to one deity per month daily. I’m not totally comfortable with the wording of the prayers. I can’t recall not the exact but essentially the idea of perfection comes into play. I kinda want to reword the prayers and make it more personal / practical to me.

The next part of this is a question of did anyone have any particular experiences while going through this? Not talking like meditation visions but like physical world stuff be it inside their meditation area or out and about that seemed to have been related.

I think the idea of protection is a big one. Feel like I don’t have much belief that whatever this universe is has got my back, it has its agenda. when reading the opening it’s talking about being tested by those who guard the magical currents. I’m like.. no bro.. I’m not in this for trouble just want a peaceful life. 😆 but at the same time I have issues with pay at work and each review season I did find out what all my contemporary colleagues were getting g paid which both times was not something I was looking for but fell into my lap as if in a silver platter. Each time I was like God or whatever providence or something gave this to me.. but why this and not the raise? Do they just want me upset? What is the game here?

I'm currently making my way through Circles of Power by JMG, with plans to add Paths of Wisdom to my curriculum. Should I invest in either Regardie's black book or Self-Initiation by the Cicero's?

What entities have you encountered at different ranks?

I've read against practicing magick in the outter order. Is it okay to practice simple magick like offerings and sigils to safe spirits?

I feel like the preliminary practices are for those who've never been introduced to magick before.

Hello. I'm not from USA and have joined the GD from my country. There are some things that i need to ask and search for help with other members.

This is more of a venting post i guess? And i hope this turns out understandable to whoever reads it.

I've joined GD in january, People can be probationists from 1 to 3 months max. I've sent my notes and waited for the rest, But nobody sent me anything yet, Even when i messaged the leader with the content. I'm not sure if this is the right path for me either, I've joined because they said they weren't right nor left hand, And that anyone from any background, religion or practice would be accepted, That they wouldn't be linked any religion in specific.

In my admittance letter, I said that i didn't want to even touch christian related stuff [Sorry, Not my thing for reasons] which they said it wouldn't happen, And that they take this seriously. They say much about the ego and how many people could fake many reports and their experiences, Yet, We always have newcomers in the group saying about their initiation, And how they incorporated, Saw beings, Are receiving light spirits and have been talking to their guardians and angels, People who were never practicioners and in less than 5 weeks are suddenly masters.

This isn't happening to me, And i don't want to be the one policying magic and such but.. it feels strange. Not only that, But our leader has traveled to another country and forgot to answer me about my notes, only answering it after 2 weeks, When i decided to send another message asking about it, Which he answered me with ChatGPT. I was truly baffled.

Suddenly, many of the teachings they give us were rooted in christianity and this is such a turndown for me, It's not something i'm comfortable with, But at the same time, I wonder if i should just hang on and keep doing it to actually learn something that could transform me. At the same time, I'm more of a pagan myself, And i always have to read about overcoming the darkness and returning to light, And that i'm dwelling where only ignorance reigns, or things like that. Much of the messages in the group are spoken like a cult, People who join days before are suddenly speaking like robots and i understand that it might be something more of nervousness and respect, trying to copy others typing to fit in? But i don't know..

I thought it didn't matter our background or religion, But suddenly i've noticed that i seem to be the only person troubled with this. I want advice, and i have been thinking on leaving for a couple of months now, Needed help from a friend that reads tarot, but still wanted to write this and try to make peace with this decision, Because i don't want to turn away from the opportunity of learning and becoming someone more connected with my practice, But at the same time, I feel like i'd have to submit to many things that i'm not really keen with.