Violet Mary Firth Evans, známější pod pseudonymem Dion Fortune, byla britská okultistka a autorka. Ve svých románech a povídkách, které začala psát od roku 1919, zkoumala různé aspekty magie a mysticismu. Její díla, včetně významných románů a sbírek povídek, se stala vlivnými v rámci náboženství Wicca. Mezi její nejznámější naučné práce patří "The Cosmic Doctrine", "The Mystical Qabalah" a "Psychic Self Defence", které jsou ceněny pro svou srozumitelnost a vyhýbají se záměrné nejasnosti.
První české vydání, které je nicméně na mnoha místech zkráceno. (LordSnape) V ezoterických kruzích velmi slavná kniha poprvé vyšla v roce 1930. Byla jednou z prvních, která pojednává o možném nebezpečí, jemuž se vystavuje ten, kdo se zabývá okultními praktikami. Autorka si uvědomuje,že s danou tematikou úzce souvisí duševní nemoc, a věnuje proto pozornost i rozdílům či souvislostem mezi nimi. Závěrečná část jejího díla se pak podrobně zabývá metodami obrany proti psychickým útokům.
Dion Fortune describes techniques for raising the personal magnetic forces within the human aura and their control and direction in magic and in life, which she regards as 'the Lost Secrets of the Western Esoteric Tradition'. Gareth Knight provides subject commentaries on various aspects of the etheric vehicle, filling in some of the practical details and implications that she left unsaid in the more secretive esoteric climate of the times in which she wrote.
Focusing on the practical application of psychology, the author addresses the importance of understanding mental processes to prevent and alleviate psychological issues. Through her experience, she discovered that many individuals suffering from mental and nervous troubles could benefit from a basic comprehension of how the mind functions. This knowledge not only aids in recovery but also enhances patient cooperation during treatment, streamlining the healing process.
Exploring the occult significance of love and marriage, this work delves into the principles of Sex or Polarity as universal forces. Dion Fortune discusses concepts such as Ideal Marriage, karmic connections, and the search for twin souls. While her views on contraception, masturbation, and abortion may seem conservative today, she provides esoteric justifications that challenge contemporary moral perspectives. This book serves as an essential resource for occultists seeking to understand these fundamental aspects of existence across various planes.
Almost 15 years after she first appeared in Sea Priestess, Dion Fortune wrote about her heroine Vivien Le Fay again. In Moon Magic Vivien appears as Lilith Le Fay, and uses her knowledge of moontides to construct an astral temple of Hermetic magic. The viewpoint of Lilith Le Fay is purely pagan, and she is a rebel against society, bent upon its alteration. She may, of course, represent my Freudian subconscious... --'from the Introduction 'Dion Fortune's books sell! Sea Priestess has sold 32,000 copies and Moon Magic has 25,000 copies in print. '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.
Written by a practicing occultist and natural psychic, after finding herself the subject of a powerful psychic attack, this is a detailed instruction manual for safeguarding yourself against paranormal malevolence. Fortune explores the elusive psychic element in mental illness and, more importantly, details the methods, motives, and the physical aspects of psychic attack -- and how to overcome them.
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 described as a confidential Judaic explanation of the paradox of “the Many and the One”—the complexity and diversity within a monotheistic unity. Whereas the Old Testament outlines the social and psychological development of a tightly knit “chosen group” culture, the supplementary Qabalah provides a detailed plan of the infrastructure behind the creative evolutionary process. The Mystical Qabalah devotes a chapter to each of the ten schematic “God-names,” the qualities or Sephiroth which focus on the principal archetypes behind evolving human activity: the Spiritual Source; the principles of Force and Form; Love and Justice; the Integrative principle or the Christ Force; Aesthetics and Logic; the dynamics of the Psyche; and, finally, the Manifestation of life on Earth in a physical body.
Grounded in reason, the book explores the intersection of magic and occult studies, emphasizing the importance of verification for claims related to psychic abilities and past lives. It delves into a broad range of topics including meditation, psychism, numerology, astrology, and even darker practices like psychic vampirism. Additionally, it discusses ethical considerations such as vegetarianism and the role of secrecy in esoteric traditions. This work serves as both an insightful introduction for novices and a thought-provoking read for seasoned practitioners.