About the author
Dion Fortune (born Violet Mary Firth, 6 December 1890 – 6 or 8 January 1946) was a British occultist, ceremonial magician, and writer. She was a co-founder of the Fraternity of the Inner Light, an occult organisation that promoted philosophies which she claimed had been taught to her by spiritual entities known as the Ascended Masters. A prolific writer, she produced a large number of articles and books on her occult ideas and also authored seven novels, several of which expound occult themes. Fortune was born in Llandudno, Caernarfonshire, North Wales, to a wealthy upper middle-class English family, although little is known of her early life. By her teenage years she was living in England's West Country, where she wrote two books of poetry. After time spent at a horticultural college she began studying psychology and psychoanalysis at the University of London before working as a counsellor in a psychotherapy clinic. During the First World War she joined the Women's Land Army and established a company selling soy milk products.
📖 Where to start with Dion Fortune
Concepts in these books
💬 What our editors say about Dion Fortune's books
“Fortune’s text is a rigorous manual rather than a casual introduction, demanding focus from those unwilling to engage with dense theoretical frameworks. It may frustrate readers seeking quick rituals without understanding the…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Psychic Self-Defense
“Fortune meticulously unpacks the Qabalistic Tree of Life, revealing its deep roots in Jewish mysticism while positioning it as a cornerstone of Western esotericism. The text is rigorous and demands serious study, making it…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Mystical Qabalah
“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)
📋 Editions by Dion Fortune in the catalog
| Edition | Year | Publisher | Pages | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychic Self-Defense | 2023 | Double 9 Books | 184 | 9789359393339 |
| Mystical Qabalah | 2022 | Must Have Books | 282 | 9781773239361 |
| The Training & Work of an Initiate (Rev) | — | Weiser Books | 144 | 9781578631834 |
| Psychic Self-Defense: The Classic Instruction Manual for Protect | 2022 | Must Have Books | 144 | 9781773237077 |
| The Magical Battle of Britain | 2012 | Skylight Press | 184 | 9781908011459 |
| The Cosmic Doctrine (Rev) | — | Weiser Books | 112 | 9781578631605 |
| Psychic Self-Defense: The Definitive Manual for Protecting Yours | — | Weiser Books | 304 | 9781578637317 |
| The Esoteric Philosophy of Love and Marriage (Rev) | 2000 | Weiser Books | 92 | 9781578631582 |
| Aspects of Occultism | 2000 | Weiser Books | 94 | 9781578631865 |
| Applied Magic | 2021 | Hassell Street Press | 126 | 9781013718588 |
| Applied Magic | 2021 | Hassell Street Press | 126 | 9781013452703 |
| What Is Occultism? | 2001 | Weiser Books | 199 | 9781578632237 |
| Applied Magic | 2000 | Weiser Books | 136 | 9781578631858 |
| Psychic Self-Defense: The Classic Instruction Manual for Protect | 2018 | www.bnpublishing.com | 124 | 9781684115990 |
| The Esoteric Orders and Their Work (Revised) | 2000 | Weiser Books | 147 | 9781578631841 |
| The Mystical Qabalah Fortune, Dion | — | Weiser Books | 376 | 9781578637522 |
| Moon Magic | 2003 | Weiser Books | 235 | 9781578632893 |
| Glastonbury: Avalon of the Heart | 2000 | Weiser Books | 112 | 9781578631575 |
| Goat Foot God (Revised) | — | Weiser Books | 392 | 9780877285007 |
| The Sea Priestess | — | Weiser Books | 235 | 9781578632909 |
| Dion Fortune's Book of the Dead | 2005 | Weiser Books | 96 | 9781578633364 |
| The Secrets of Doctor Taverner | 2011 | Weiser Books | 240 | 9781578633371 |
| The Demon Lover | — | Weiser Books | 288 | 9781578634927 |
| The Mystical Qabalah | 2018 | Albatross Publishers | 316 | 9781946963154 |
