About the author
Dion Fortune, born Violet Mary Firth, is a pivotal figure in British occultism, a visionary ceremonial magician, and an author whose works continue to illuminate the shadowed paths of esoteric knowledge. Fortune's profound engagement with spiritual entities, whom she identified as the Ascended Masters, formed the bedrock of her philosophical system, meticulously disseminated through her extensive writings. She co-founded the Fraternity of the Inner Light, a beacon for those seeking deeper understanding of mystical principles. Beyond her foundational texts on occult philosophy, Fortune artfully wove her esoteric insights into seven compelling novels, each a gateway into the hidden currents of existence. Her intellectual journey, influenced by the Theosophical Society and later refined through studies in psychology and psychoanalysis, equipped her with a unique perspective that blended the psychological with the magical. Fortune's lasting relevance lies in her ability to demystify complex spiritual concepts, offering modern seekers a potent blend of practical occultism and profound mystical wisdom.
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💬 What our editors say about Dion Dion Fortune's books
“Fortune delivers a no-nonsense manual rooted in harrowing personal experience, offering unparalleled clarity on psychic defense. It suits those willing to engage in rigorous energetic discipline and understand the mechanics of…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Psychic Self-Defense: The Classic Instruction Manual for Protecting Yourself Against Paranormal Attack
“Fortune provides a dense, structural analysis of initiation that demands focus and dedication. While it clarifies the mechanics of spiritual advancement for the devoted, it does not suit casual readers or those seeking light…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on The Training & Work of an Initiate (Rev)
“Dion Fortune’s The Cosmic Doctrine offers a rigorous map of the unseen realms, derived from profound channeled communications initiated in Glastonbury. While it stands as a foundational text for understanding the intersection of…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on The Cosmic Doctrine (Rev)
📋 Editions by Dion Dion Fortune in the catalog
| Edition | Year | Publisher | Pages | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychic Self-Defense: The Classic Instruction Manual for Protect | 2018 | www.bnpublishing.com | 124 | 9781684115990 |
| The Training & Work of an Initiate (Rev) | — | Weiser Books | 144 | 9781578631834 |
| The Cosmic Doctrine (Rev) | — | Weiser Books | 112 | 9781578631605 |
| Psychic Self-Defense: The Definitive Manual for Protecting Yours | — | Weiser Books | 304 | 9781578637317 |
| The Mystical Qabalah Fortune, Dion | — | Weiser Books | 376 | 9781578637522 |
| Applied Magic | 2021 | Hassell Street Press | 126 | 9781013718588 |
| Psychic Self-Defense | 2023 | Double 9 Books | 184 | 9789359393339 |
| The Esoteric Orders and Their Work (Revised) | 2000 | Weiser Books | 147 | 9781578631841 |
| Moon Magic | 2003 | Weiser Books | 235 | 9781578632893 |
| Dion Fortune's Book of the Dead | 2005 | Weiser Books | 96 | 9781578633364 |
| Applied Magic | 2021 | Hassell Street Press | 126 | 9781013452703 |
| Psychic Self-Defense: The Classic Instruction Manual for Protect | 2022 | Must Have Books | 144 | 9781773237077 |
| The Mystical Qabalah | 2018 | Albatross Publishers | 316 | 9781946963154 |
| Glastonbury: Avalon of the Heart | 2000 | Weiser Books | 112 | 9781578631575 |
| Goat Foot God (Revised) | — | Weiser Books | 392 | 9780877285007 |
| The Demon Lover | — | Weiser Books | 288 | 9781578634927 |
| Mystical Qabalah | 2022 | Must Have Books | 282 | 9781773239361 |
| The Esoteric Philosophy of Love and Marriage (Rev) | 2000 | Weiser Books | 92 | 9781578631582 |
| The Magical Battle of Britain | 2012 | Skylight Press | 184 | 9781908011459 |
| The Sea Priestess | — | Weiser Books | 235 | 9781578632909 |
