The Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, a magical order which began in England in 1888, was the most famous and influential of the modern era. It successfully integrated various branches of the Western Mystery Tradition into a workable system of enlightenment. Its goal was to help each member to "become more than human", to contact and live under the guidance of the higher self. Some of the areas of study included ritual magic, tarot, Egyptian god-forms, Enochian magic, Kabala, and Astrology. Among the original Golden Dawn members were MacGregor Mathers, W.B.Yates, Aleister Crowley, A.E.Waite, Dion Fortune, Dr. R.W. Felkin, Arthur Machen, Paul Foster Case, and Dr. Israel Regardie. Regardie, who died in 1985, was the last great representative of the original Order.

To achieve this attainment the Golden Dawn brought the aspirant through a calculated series of techniques, experiences or mental exercises. These exercises brought about progressively higher states of consciousness. Initiation occurs when a person passes into a higher state of consciousness. As Israel Regardie said, "Initiation is the preparation for immortality. Man is only potentially immortal. Immortality is acquired when the purely human part of himself becomes allied to that spiritual essence which was never created, was never born, and shall never die. It is to effect this spiritual bond with the highest that the Golden Dawn owes its ritual and practical magical work.

The Ra Horakhty Temple of California was chartered in 1985 by Patrick and Chris Zalewski, 7=4 Adepts and co-chiefs of the Thoth Hermes Temple of New Zealand. The following chart describes the succession back to Mathers' original Golden Dawn temple in England.

ISIS URANIA:MacGregor Mathers,England,1888 |
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STELLA MATUTINA:Dr.R.W.Felkin,England,1900 |
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WHARE RA:Dr. Felkin,New Zealand,1912-1978 |
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THOTH HERMES:Patrick Zalewski,New Zealand,1980-Present |
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RA HORAKHTY:Laura Jennings/Peter Yorke,Santa Monica,California 1985

Our temple is greatly honored to be working directly with Thoth Hermes Temple as a conduit for the passage of material from the New Zealand temples and from the Stella Matutina. Together we hope to bring both the Outer and Inner Order information to people throughout the world by teaching and publication. 
TEMPLE DUES: $200.00 annually

TEMPLE MEMBERSHIP includes:

Temple ritual once a month.
Neophyte and Elemental Grade Curriculums with guidance and direction Attendance at Temple business meetings and other Temple events. Initiation:Neophyte, Elemental Grades, and Inner Order work. Tests for each level.

Temple Membership for students outside the L.A area includes:

Temple initiations in L.A. upon completion of required Grade work. Attendance at monthly Temple meetings when in the L.A. area. Neophyte and Elemental Grade curriculum with guidance and direction by correspondence.
The same test requirements as local members;written,oral and performance of ritual.

Laura Jennings, co-Temple Chief of the Ra Horakhty Temple, has been practicing and teaching metaphysics for the past 20 years. She received an anthropology degree from UCLA(1975) and is presently working to complete a Ph.D in archeology. For the past 10 years her efforts have concentrated on the Golden Dawn System of Magic. Under Dr.Regardie's direction she was a co-founder of two Golden Dawn Temples in Southern California. Her book on the creation and administration of GD temples will be published next year.

Peter Yorke, co-founder of both Temples,was also a student of Israel Regardie. He has a degree in botany from Cal State Long Beach. He is presently co-Chief of the Ra Horakhty Temple and director of alchemical studies and research.

David Stoelk, administrator director of the Outer Order curriculum for the society, received his Bachelor of Arts in history and architecture from ISU. He is in charge of a magical newsletter which promotes GD studies and networking.

THE GOLDEN DAWN CORRESPONDENCE COURSE (OUTER ORDER)

The purpose of The Golden Dawn Temple and Society is to elevate the knowledge of the student through The Golden Dawn Correspondence Course as offered by the Inner Order of the New Zealand Order of the Smaragdum Thalasses (Thoth-Hermes Temple). The plan is simple and straightforward. Students desiring to become initiated may complete the Correspondence Course, supplementing their work with the already available materials. Having successfully completed the course, they may apply for initiation to the grade of 5=6. Prior to the 5=6 Grade, Outer Order Grades based on completed course work and examinations will be awarded.

A minimum annual donation of $14.00 is requested for membership in the Golden Dawn Temple and Society. This provides you with a membership identification and Probationer certificate from the Society. After you have received your identification we require that you use your I.D. number in all future correspondence. Any additional donation funds is greatly appreciated.
Your annual donation entitles you to a 20% discount on all Falcon Press books and tapes, and on occasion, other featured material. Additionally, a net-working service of other individuals or groups in your area (if available) will be provided upon request among participating individuals. No addresses will be released without permission.

Four methods of payment are available for The Golden Dawn Correspondence Course. Please make check or money order payable to: The Golden Dawn Temple and Society.

1. $27.50 per group.
2. $150.00 prepayment for 6 groups.

3. $265.00 prepayment for 12 groups.
4. $695.00 prepayment for entire course.

   
   

1. Hebrew Alphabet
2. Hebrew Calligraphy
3. Introduction to the Kabbalah
4. Gematria
5. Notariqon
6. Temura
7. Three Veils of Negative Existence The Banishing Ritual of the Pentagram YHVH - The Formula of Tetragrammaton
8. The Four Worlds
9. Kether - The Crown
10. Chokmah - Wisdom
11. Binah - Understanding
12. Chesed - Mercy
13. Geburah - Strength/Severity
14. Tipareth - Beauty
15. Netzach - Victory
16. Hod - Splendor/Glory
17. Yesod - Foundation
18. Malkuth - Kingdom
19. Middle Pillar (Tape)
20. The Eleventh Path
21. The Twelfth Path
22. The Thirteenth Path
23. The Fourteenth Path
24. The Fifteenth Path
25. The Sixteenth Path
26. The Seventeenth Path
27. The Eighteenth Path
28. The Nineteenth Path
29. The Twentieth Path
30. The Twenty-First Path
31. The Twenty-Second Path
32. The Twenty-Third Path
33. The Twenty-Fourth Path
34. The Twenty-Fifth Path
35. The Twenty-Sixth Path
36. The Twenty-Seventh path
37. The Twenty-Eight Path
38. The Twenty-Ninth Path
39. The Thirtieth Path
40. The Thirty-First Path
41. The Thirty-Second Path
42. The Four Color Scales
43. An Introduction To Alchemical Theory
44. Sceptre of Power (Book)
45. Energy, Prayer and Relaxation (Book & Tape)
46. Awareness (Tape)
47. 47 - 50. Geomantic Divination
    
48. Introduction to The Tarot 52 - 130. Individual Tarot Cards
    131. Divination
    132. Tarot and Alchemy
    133. Tree of Life Projected on the World 134. Convoluted Forces
    135. Tattvas - Introduction
    136. Glossary
    137. Tattvas - Influence
    138. Tattvas - Evolution
    139. Tattvas - Mutual relation of Tattva and Principles 140. Tattvas - Prana
    141. Tattvas - Mind
    142. Tattvas - Cosmic Picture Gallery 143. Tattvas - Manifestation of Psychic Force 144. Tattvas - Yoga the Soul
    145. Tattvas - Spirit
    146. Tattvas - Science of Breath
    147. Astrology Introduction
    148. Astrology 1 (GD)
    149. Astrology 2 (GD)
    150. Astrology - Natal Calculation
    151. Astrology - Planetary Hours
    152. Astrology - Electional
    153. Astrology - Horary
    154. Astrology - Progressions and Transits 155. Astrology and Ceremonial Magic 156. Talismans
    157. Voice in Magic
    158 - 170. Shemhamephoresch - All 12 Zodiacs covered. 171. Full Ritual of The Pentagram
    172. Full Ritual of The Hexagram
    173. Pillars - Symbology and how to make
    174. Banners and Altars - Symbology and how to make
    175. Swords - Symbology and how to make
    176. Lotus Wand - Symbology and how to make
    177. Fire Wand - Symbology and how to make
    178. Cup - Symbology and how to make
    179. Dagger - Symbology and how to make
    180. Pentacle - Symbology and how to make