Dr Angela Puca engages in a dialogue with the practitioner Marcus Mattern, to offer an in-depth exploration of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, a seminal organisation in the history of Western esotericism.

The Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, established in the late 19th century, stands as a pivotal institution in the development of modern Western magical practices. It emerged as a unique confluence of various esoteric traditions, including Rosicrucianism, Freemasonry, Theosophy, Kabbalah, and Hermeticism. These traditions heavily influenced the Order’s structure and teachings, and it played a crucial role in reviving and synthesising ancient and medieval esoteric knowledge.

In this episode, Dr Puca and Marcus Mattern will delve into the foundational aspects of the Golden Dawn, examining its historical emergence, key figures, and the diverse influences that shaped its practices. The discussion will likely cover the Order’s intricate system of grades, its ritualistic framework, and the symbolic language that underpins its teachings.

Furthermore, the conversation will extend to the impact of the Golden Dawn on contemporary esoteric and magical practices. This includes its influence on later movements and figures within the 20th-century occult landscape, such as Aleister Crowley and Dion Fortune, and its ongoing relevance in modern Pagan and magical communities.

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00:00:00 Support Angela’s Symposium

00:04:02 Introducing Marcus Mattern – Golden Dawn Magician

00:05:49 What is the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn

00:07:49 Golden Dawn Philosophy vs Lived Experience

00:09:52 The Development of the Modern Order

00:11:29 The Influence of Crowley & Regardie

00:16:31 Contributions from John Michael Greer

00:22:55 Other Contributors to the Order of the Golden Dawn

00:25:21 Adepts in the Golden Dawn

00:28:42 Golden Dawn vs Other Magical Traditions

00:31:36 Solo Practitioners in the Golden Dawn

00:33:14 Intitation in the Order of the Golden Dawn

00:36:58 Rituals in the Order of the Golden Dawn

00:40:50 The Significance of the Tree of Life and the Zodiac

00:43:36 Theurgy and Thaumaturgy

00:44:53 Christian Influences on the HOGD

00:49:10 Flexibility of the Modern Order and Damien Eccles

00:55:32 The Use of Magic in the Golden Dawn

01:02:03 Buddhist Influences in the Golden Dawn

01:05:55 The Golden Dawn in Everyday Life

01:11:55 Marcus Mattern’s Course on Golden Dawn Magic

01:13:58 Which is better dark or milk chocolate?

01:17:06 Support Angela’s Symposium

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Published on December 29, 2023