Inside a Magical Lodge: Group Ritual in the Western TraditionInside a Magical Lodgeby John Michael Greer reveals what has been hidden for centuries: the true secrets of what happens inside a magical or fraternal lodge. This revelation is obviously the work of a person who loves the lodge system and wants to see it continue. Some people involved in lodges have forgotten or ignored many of the symbolic and powerful aspects of the lodge. By revealing this information, the book saves and empowers lodges. Inside a Magical Lodgedoes this without being focused on any one tradition. This adds to the value of the book because the information you learn here can be applied to any magical group, even if they are not following the lodge structure. The book works on two levels. On the practical level it describes the layout of the lodge, including the responsibilities of the officers, the stations they occupy, and even how they should move during rituals. Greer even includes information on setting up your own lodge as a corporation. On a spiritual level, the book includes information on building the group egregore, initiation, and rituals. In fact, the book includes fifteen rites for such things as invisibility, cleansing, sealing the aura, and more. This book is a must for you if you are part of an order or are going to join one. If you want to create your own order you will find that this book has everything you need to know in order to take advantage of the lodge structure. Whatever your purpose is, get your copy today. |
Contents
Fundamentals of Lodge Structure | 23 |
Fundamentals of Lodge Symbolism | 53 |
Fundamentals of Lodge Magic | 79 |
Fundamentals of Lodge Secrecy | 111 |
The Order of the Athanor | 131 |
The Rituals of Opening and Closing | 159 |
The Ritual of the Athanor | 183 |
The Rituals of Institution and Installation | 199 |
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Common terms and phrases
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