The Celtic Golden Dawn: An Original & Complete Curriculum of Druidical Study

by John Michael Greer

A century ago, Celtic groups descending from the famed Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn pioneered a fascinating form of ceremonial magic invoking Pagan Celtic powers instead of relying on the more commonly used Judeo-Christian names and symbols. Those groups disappeared many decades ago, and their teachings were lost. But today, their legacy has been reborn. Respected occult author and Grand Archdruid John Michael Greer has re-created a complete magical system based on the Celtic Golden Dawn traditions. This new book provides students with a complete curriculum of Druidical magic and occult wisdom, including training in ceremonial magic, meditation, pathworking, divination, geomancy, and herbal alchemy, allowing self-initiation into the three degrees of Ovate, Bard, and Druid. Structured to resemble a long-lost correspondence course, The Celtic Golden Dawn presents a series of knowledge lectures, meditations, and rituals leading to mastery of the most important magical techniques.

Genres: Occult, Paganism, Magick, Spirituality, Religion, Mythology, Nonfiction

384 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 2013

About the author

John Michael Greer is an author of over thirty books and the blogger behind The Archdruid Report. He served as Grand Archdruid of the Ancient Order of Druids in America. His work addresses a range of subjects, including climate change, peak oil, the future of industrial society, and the occult. He also writes science fiction and fantasy. He lives in Rhode Island with his wife.

Reviews

[Chris Sherbak · Rating 3 out of 5]

Am interested in some ceremonial/hermetic approaches to study, and thought this might be a candidate for what I was after. I found the preface/intro very enlightening about the history of the GD and other works, and how the "Celtic Revival" fit - or rather, existed and influenced - magickal orders of the time and coming forward.

However I only got a bit along into the first grade info and realized it wasn't what I imagine the course I'd want. It does admit to being not for everyone's taste, which I respect, and I may end up reading all the material for how he weaves Celtic and GD material/practice. But for now, I'll enjoy having read the historical background, and shelve this for another day.

Very happy to have bought it and read what I did. Very informative.

[Indigo Crow · Rating 2 out of 5]

I think I may have bought this by mistake because the cover resembles another book I'd wanted, but I tried to cut my losses and read/study it anyway, and even so I just couldn't get into it. I found it far less enjoyable than other books about druidry I've read. It's too focused on ceremonial magic for my taste. I like to keep things more traditional.

Overall I just feel like this was a waste of money.

[Jim · Rating 4 out of 5]

Skimmed. Need to read the detail if interested in pursuing this path. Does take a significant amount of dedication and work.

[L.A. Jacob · Rating 2 out of 5]

I realized, after reading this, that I don't resonate with geometry or Celtic magic. I'm sure it would be interesting and better for people who are into high magic with a Druidic bent.

[Dia Sherrill · Rating 3 out of 5]

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[William · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very good book which is going to require in-depth study and help to understand completly. Thankfully, should you wish to put this system into practice there is a group working this system where you can get help. The web address is in back of the book.

[Sharon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book, great study guide.