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His secret? - treating the diseases of the occult with occult methods.This set of short stories rank among the best of esoteric short fiction ever produced.The introduction from Dion Fortune explains that \"Taverner\" is in fact based on a real person - an adept from whom she learned her own occult secrets and that the events placed forth in the book, although they have been presented as fiction, are all true.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56303761981813,"sku":"9781578633371","price":15.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781578633371_5ba93a82-64fc-4f42-90b9-a13eb5c168e7.jpg?v=1786023457"},{"product_id":"9781578632893","title":"Moon Magic","description":"First published in 1938 and 1956, neither \u003ci\u003eSea Priestess\u003c\/i\u003e nor \u003ci\u003eMoon Magic\u003c\/i\u003e have been out of print and are enduring favorites among readers of esoteric fiction.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNew packages will update these classic novels and introduce them to a new generation of readers.\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56303762833781,"sku":"9781578632893","price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781578632893_c53aaf50-74de-4705-bfa2-906f528423ae.jpg?v=1786034219"},{"product_id":"9781578637522","title":"The Mystical Qabalah","description":"\u003cb\u003eAn occult classic and a Dion Fortune bestseller of strongly growing interest.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 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. \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Mystical Qabalah\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Mystical Qabalah\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e 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.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56304508010869,"sku":"9781578637522","price":21.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781578637522_10e77711-7e40-44c4-9c23-70fdcabf64ab.jpg?v=1786023517"},{"product_id":"9781578631834","title":"The Training \u0026 Work of an Initiate","description":"Traces the ancient Qabalistic, Greek, and Egyptian roots of the Western esoteric systems, and how the initiation tradition has been handed down from adept to neophyte. Dion Fortune reveals both the broad outlines and underlying principles of these systems. Includes a new introduction by Gareth Knight. Index.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56304614965621,"sku":"9781578631834","price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781578631834_426153fb-0709-462e-b40d-5084522a4408.jpg?v=1786023450"},{"product_id":"the-sea-priestess","title":"The Sea Priestess","description":"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 find themselves inextricably drawn to an ancient cult through which they learn the esoteric significance of the magnetic ebb and flow of the moontides.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57484116623733,"sku":"9781578632909","price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781578632909.jpg?v=1786266151"},{"product_id":"psychic-self-defense","title":"Psychic Self-Defense","description":"A new edition of an occult classic, which includes a new introduction by Mary K. Greer, author of Women of the Golden Dawn, and a new afterword with excerpts from rarely seen documents by Fortune herself describing how the book came about.      After finding herself the subject of a powerful psychic attack in the 1930s, famed British occultist Dion Fortune wrote this detailed instruction manual on protecting oneself from paranormal attack. This classic psychic self-defense guide explains how to understand the signs of a psychic attack, vampirism, hauntings, and methods of defense.    Everything you need to know about the methods, motives, and physical aspects of a psychic attack and how to overcome it is here, along with a look at the role psychic elements play in mental illness and how to recognize them.    This is one of the best guides to detection and defense against psychic attack from one of the leading occult writers of the twentieth century.    This Weiser Classics edition of Dion Fortune’s Psychic Self-Defense includes a new forward by Mary K. Greer, author of numerous books including Tarot for Your Self, and a new afterword by Christian Gilson that chronicles the original context surrounding Dion Fortune’s writing of the book. Mr. Gibson is the editor of The Inner Light, the journal published by the Society of Inner Light.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57505043939701,"sku":"9781578637317","price":18.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781578637317.jpg?v=1786953977"},{"product_id":"psychic-self-defense-1","title":"Psychic Self-Defense","description":"In the ethereal landscape where the realms of the seen and unseen converge, Dion Fortune's seminal work, 'Psychic Self-Defense,' emerges as a profound manual for safeguarding the soul against invisible threats. Like an impregnable fortress of knowledge, this literary sanctuary stands tall, offering sanctuary to seekers of truth who traverse the intricate paths of psychic exploration. Psychic Self-Defense is a profound testament to the inherent power of the human spirit, empowering readers to navigate the uncharted waters of psychic encounters. Fortune sheds light on the mysterious forces that may seek to disrupt and drain our vital energies, while offering invaluable tools for fortifying our psychic boundaries and maintaining spiritual equilibrium. Through her wealth of knowledge, Fortune guides readers on a transformative journey of self-discovery, teaching us to harness our innate psychic abilities for protection and empowerment. With eloquent prose, she explores the intricate nuances of psychic attacks, providing time-honored techniques, rituals, and exercises to repel negative energies and preserve our psychic well-being.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57509965824373,"sku":"9789359393339","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9789359393339.jpg?v=1787130128"},{"product_id":"the-secrets-of-dr-john-taverner","title":"The Secrets Of Dr. John Taverner","description":"The Secrets of Dr. John Taverner by Dion Fortune invites readers on an extraordinary journey into the esoteric world of occult mysteries and hidden realms. Within the pages of this captivating book, Fortune skillfully weaves together elements of magic, psychology, and spiritual exploration, offering a unique perspective on the human psyche and the hidden forces that shape our lives. Set in the backdrop of a mysterious psychiatric institution, the story follows the enigmatic Dr. John Taverner as he delves into the depths of the human mind and encounters supernatural beings from other planes of existence. As Taverner unravels the secrets of his patients' psyches, he discovers a hidden reality that exists beyond the boundaries of conventional understanding. With its blend of mysticism, suspense, and psychological insight, this book invites readers to embark upon a thrilling odyssey of self-discovery and spiritual awakening, where the secrets of the universe and the depths of the human psyche converge in a tapestry of wonder and enlightenment.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57509966610805,"sku":"9789359393360","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9789359393360.jpg?v=1787130129"}],"url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/collections\/author-dion-fortune.oembed","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}