Golden Dawn Blog by Frater Yechidah

Melissa Seims' pivotal new historical look at the Horus Temple is now available, thanks to two newly discovered collections of original material, including Pillars, Banners, sceptres, ritual diagrams, and numerous documents. The Scott Collection, in particular, formed the basis of this book. With full colour images showcasing the extraordinary finds, Seims produces never-before-seen material and a detailed history of the members and evolution of the Horus Temple.  This book is a vital resource for those interested in the Golden Dawn. Order your signed copy direct through the author (preferred) here:  https://www.thewica.co.uk/lightinextension Alternatively, it is available through Thoth Publications or Amazon .

Each Equinox a new Pass Word is chosen, acting as a means to distinguish members from those who have demitted, resigned, or been expelled. It also acts as a link with the Solar Light, as per Mathers' explanation in Ritual Z3.  More than this, however, I would argue it is, as it were, a form of motto for the Order for the half-year period in question, and since the motto is intended to represent one's "higher occult aim or aspirations," the Pass Word can thus be seen to represent the highest occult aim or aspirations of the Order for that Equinoctial period. Its use, then, in addition to bringing into action the link with the Solar Light, is a form of invocation of the forces cognizant with the word chosen. A simple, yet powerful, formula. Groups bearing the GD moniker today likely use all manner of Pass Words, depending on what is important to them and their leaders, either chosen directly (with intent) or through some mystical means (such as the Ring and Disk of ThAM...