Dion Fortune's classic, The Mystical Qabalah, explores all aspects of the Qabalah, including the esoteric sciences of astrology and tarot, which form the basis of the Western Mystery Traditions. It provides a key to the practical working of this mystical system for both novice and initiate alike.

Hugh acquiesced, wondering what in the world the word might be. Mrs Macintosh led the way up the maisonette stairs by which she had just descended, and then was nonplussed. She could not take him into her bedroom to talk to him, for that would not have been proper, though what harm either Mrs Macintosh's reputation or her person were likely to suffer at his hands was unimaginable. So they stood up solemnly on the dusty landing while she prepared to say her say, Mrs Macintosh bolt upright a...

A description of Glastonbury that remains one of the most evocative and poignant accounts of this wild yet holy place; a power center polarizing with distant Jerusalem and linking and harmonizing the Christian way with the primeval and pagan past of England.

First published in 1938 and 1956, neither Sea Priestess nor Moon Magic have been out of print and are enduring favorites among readers of esoteric fiction. 'New packages will update these classic novels and introduce them to a new generation of readers.

Death is a universal experience. No one can hope to escape. It is only a matter of time till it comes to each one of us and each one of those we love. Yet what is it that makes such a natural process so terrible? Most death beds are peaceful when the time comes, so what, then, is it we fear in death that it should be for us a thing of grief and dread?In Through the Gates of Death, Dion Fortune presents a dynamic assessment of what really happens when the soul finally separates from...

A very informative and easy to read book, which should be applicable for anyone interested in any esoteric work; not specific with any particular order or path, instead focuses upon the tasks of the iniate and the roles of the group and society.It examines how and why esoteric schools have restricted admission to their secret societies and orders, and shrouded their practices in mystery, revealing every aspect of these secret organizations and the training they offer to initiates. W...

The Sea Priestess is the highly acclaimed novel in which Dion Fortune introduces her most powerful fictional character, Vivien Le Fay Morgan- a practicing initiate of the Hermetic Path. Vivien has the ability to transform herself into magical images, and here she becomes Morgan Le Fay, sea priestess of Atlantis and foster daughter to Merlin! Desperately in love with Vivien, Wilfred Maxwell works by her side at an isolated seaside retreat, investigating these occult mysteries. They soon fin...

These stories may be looked at from two standpoints, and no doubt the standpoint the reader chooses will be dictated by personal taste and previous knowledge of the subject under discussion. They may be regarded as fiction, designed, like the conversation of the Fat Boy recorded in The Pickwick Papers, "to make your flesh creep," or they may be considered to be what they actually are, studies in little-known aspects of psychology put in the form of fiction because, if published as a seriou...

First published in 1930, "Psychic Self-Defense" is one of the best guides to detection and defence against psychic attack from one of the leading occult writers of the 20th century.After finding herself the subject of a powerful psychic attack, famed British occultist Dion Fortune wrote this detailed instruction manual on protecting oneself from paranormal attack. This classic psychic self-defence guide explains how to understand the signs of a psychic attack, vampirism, hauntings,...

Explores the elusive psychic element in mental illness and, more importantly, details the methods, motives, and physical apsects of psychic attack, and how to overcome this energy.

"The Secrets of Dr. John Taverner" explores themes of occultism, magic, and the hidden dimensions of reality. It delves into the exploration of the subconscious mind, psychic abilities, and the interplay between the spiritual and material worlds. The novel incorporates elements of ceremonial magic, astrology, and theosophy, drawing upon Dion Fortune's own knowledge and experiences in the occult.Fortune's writing style in the novel is rich in symbolism and esoteric knowledge. She weaves int...

An occult classic and a Dion Fortune bestseller of strongly growing interest. Fortune was one of the first to bring this "secret tradition" to a wider audience with her clear and comprehensive exploration of the Qabalah tradition. The Mystical Qabalah remains a classic in its clarity, linking the broad elements of Jewish traditional thought—probably going back to the Babylonian captivity and beyond—with both Eastern and Western philosophy and later Christian insights. The Qabalah could be ...