The Golden Dawn

The Golden Dawn, founded in the late 19th century, was a secret society in Britain that focused on spiritual and mystical practices, blending elements of Christianity, Kabbalah, Hermeticism, and other esoteric traditions. Its members, including notable figures like the poet W.B. Yeats, practiced rituals aimed at spiritual development and self-transformation. The Golden Dawn had a significant influence on Western occultism, introducing practices like tarot reading, astrology, and magic, and it helped popularize these concepts in modern culture. Its teachings emphasized the pursuit of knowledge and enlightenment through symbolic rituals and meditation.