A closer look
The Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn was the most exclusive, pretentious occult country club of the early 20th century, strictly guarding its astral projection and evocation methods under terrifying oaths of secrecy. Israel Regardie looked at these dramatic blood oaths and completely ignored them. Deciding the order was falling apart due to the massive egos of its leaders, he published every single one of their highly classified rituals in a massive encyclopedia. He became the Edward Snowden of ceremonial magic, singlehandedly keeping Western occultism alive by committing magical treason.
