Esoteric Order of the Golden Dawn - Membership Information

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“When I sat down to write this I was shocked to think I’ve been a member of the Order for 17 years! It seems like time goes by so fast! W was physically initiated at the temple of Isis Mighty Mother. The temple was much smaller then. This Order has been a blessing to my life. In service to this Order and humanity, I have traveled throughout the world. Today I own a very successful business in Southern, CA. A am the Imperator of the Temple of Isis and I still feel a sense of wonder every time I see a Neophyte Initiation. It’s been a wonderful journey and it’s just beginning.”

Rameses A., (VH Frater TDL) Southern, CA

”I can’t believe it has been almost 14 years since I was astrally initiated in this Order. I had given up hope that magic would ever work for me. I sold my hermetic library and for several years was not practicing the magical arts. Then, I noticed a small ad in Gnosis magazine for the Golden Dawn. I thought that they were an organization that no longer existed. I wrote to them and began my journey back on the pathway of Light. Since then, many GD Orders have come and gone. Now a days, I have a career in telecommunications and I am a imperator of a temple with a growing membership in North Carolina. I strongly recommend initiation into the Esoteric Order of the Golden Dawn.”

Mark W., (VH Frater APS) Atlanta, GA

“It’s been about 13 years ago that I came to the Esoteric Order of the Golden Dawn. I was in the military and the ability to be in one location was impossible. The Order provided astral initiation so I quickly took advantage of the offer. I immediately felt the current of power enter my life. I continued my studies and when possible attended Power Week. Eventually I was stationed outside San Diego so I could attend physical temple more often. Soon I was advancing my theurgy and eventually was into the Inner Order. Today, I am a Chief of the Order and continue my personal growth from Colorado. I have a family and I am an engineer.”

Alexander W., (VH Frater ICL) Colorado

"My amazing journey into the Sacred Mysteries began on April 4, 2002, when I was astrally initiated into the Esoteric Order of the Golden Dawn. I remember wondering if I would detect any real changes, and boy was I surprised. While meditating on the night of my initiation, I became aware of a definite shift in my consciousness, but I couldn't really put my finger on it. That night, I had some of the most amazing dreams that only became clear when I walked through my physical initiation at Power Week 2002. It was at that moment that I KNEW that my astral initiation was as real as any initiation physical or otherwise.

Over the next few years, I had receive two more initiations astrally and two physically at the Temple of Isis Mighty Mother. With each initiation, I received an influx of spiritual current and purpose that propelled me closer to my Higher Genius. In that time, I had assisted in the expansion of the 7 member Sanctuary of Ptah to what is now a fully functioning Temple that has initiated over 100 Neophytes.

In 2005, when I was called to serve as an Adept in the 2nd Order of the RR et AC, I became acutely aware of just how beautiful and important our Order is to the spiritual elevation of the world. I have been blessed with a treasure so very glorious that I spend many nights thanking the Lord of the Universe for leading me to the EOGD. And my journey has really only just begun. "

James W. (VH Frater IC) Illinois

"I have joined the Order 4 years ago, and it has been a miraculous life-changing journey of self-transformation for me. I gained insight, deeper understanding of Self, as well as connection to my Higher Genius. The body of knowledge of the Order is rooted in the ancient mysteries, which are presented in a compound and potent manner. It was truly a blessed day when decided to be initiated."

Nina C. (H Soror A M) Austria

"As African Americans, my wife and I had reservations about grade advancement in a Golden Dawn Order. We joined two Golden Dawn Orders thinking I would have a better chance at advancement. As a 4=7 of the Esoteric Order of the Golden Dawn, I Have full confidence that I will become an Adept. We have visited the temples in Toronto Canada, Illinois, California, and North Carolina of the Esoteric Order of the Golden Dawn. I dropped my membership in the other orders after my first visit to the Esoteric Order of the Golden Dawn temple in Chicago. The Order has helped me go from struggling preacher to successful metaphysical pastor."

Rev. Dr. Daniel and Mrs. Lisa R. (H Frater SD & Soror EP) Philadelphia

"I joined the Esoteric Order of the Golden Dawn in early 2003. I remember my excitement when I spoke to the person who was then the Heirophant at the Grand temple in Europe, just before my Astral Initiation.
I had been searching for an order with a genuine 'feel' to it for many years. I discovered the existence of the Golden Dawn when aged 15 and I had been a solitary practitioner of magic I had done a postal magical course and some other training as well as a lot of reading. Then, in 2002 I felt a burning fire inside me, a need to find a real Order. A search on the internet one day in 2002 led me to it. I looked at various Golden Dawn sites, and read the. there was a lot of information and history of the Golden Dawn, nice pictures and web graphics and it was interesting up to a point. Then I came upon the Esoteric Order of the Golden Dawn. I felt an immediate sense of energy from it, and real magic; I felt immediately that they held the true lineage.

My Astral Initiation was nothing short of amazing. I had a dramatic and beautiful experience with many images of Ancient Egyptian gods and wearing the robes of a Priest. I could feel a sense of death of my earthly ways and rebirth into a brilliant light. It was hard to explain and unexpected. When I returned to my daily awareness, I felt exhilarated and full of amazing, warm energy. I felt pure and as though life had changed for the better. My whole being "knew" that something had happened.
Later I went to the Zurich Grand temple for a physical initiation as well. This was also an incredible experience. What struck me then and remains to this day is the warmth and friendship and real fraternity of the members whom I met.

To this day, I helped establish a study group in the UK which has developed into a fully grown Sanctuary. The members are working hard to build this further into a Temple. The one person I met in the Esoteric Order of the Golden Dawn, and who has continually inspired me, is GH Frater PDR. He has become a real mentor and teacher to me and someone for whom I have developed enormous respect, not only as a Mystic and Theurgist but also as a friend.

What is more, our Order encourages use of magic in our daily lives, to help and heal others; to create positive change in the world. I have worked in hospitals for over 18 years now. Most recently I work in the field of forensic psychiatry. I have qualifications in psychological rehabilitation and at masters level in addictions work. I am a parent, I live in England, just outside London and I live a pretty normal life in general I believe and my magical work is a constant inspiration; as are my Fratres and Sorors in the Order. This has helped my mundane life in so many ways. Those words of ancient tradition; to live an ordinary life in a non-ordinary way; are epitomised for me in my life with the addition of that special alchemical ingredient: The Esoteric Order of the Golden Dawn."

John C., (H Frater LEP) United Kingdom