The Avalon Group Study Course

The course consists of three streams:

1. Hermetic/Qabalist Magic

2. Green Ray/Faery/Elemental/Natural Magic

3. Devotional/Esoteric Christian

The approach is one of balance between head and heart; belief without sentimentality or credulity, analysis without cynicism. Magic requires dedicated students of a strong constitution, and participation by those with no deep-seated psychological imbalances, for we are working with vibrant forces which cannot fail to have effects in our daily lives.

The Study Course will provide you with a thorough and balanced grounding in the theory and practice of magic.

All students are individually supervised, initially through a correspondence course, and later by taking part in group meetings which are held in Gloucestershire, England.

Above all, the student is encouraged to develop his or her own individual skills and abilities in service of the Great Work.

First Degree (10 lessons)

1. Daily meditation on a series of given symbols which offer a unique approach to the Inner Worlds of creation.
2. Study of the Qabala and the glyph of the Tree of Life.
3. Study of the theory of magical ritual.
4. Study of the hidden traditions of Arthurian and Grail legend.

Second Degree (Nine lessons plus additional practical work)

1. Continued meditation and study of the forms, powers and Beings of the Inner Worlds.
2. Practical magical work based on the qualities and attributes of the four elements and of the Sephiroth and Paths of the Tree of Life.
3. Attendance at group meetings and participation in magical ritual.

Dedicand

This is in the nature of a 'threshold Degree' which is a preparation for the deeper, on-going work of the Greater Mysteries. Completion of this stage may lead to a formal Initiation into the Temple of the Greater Mysteries.

It should be noted that our work is not intended as therapy, nor to grant 'enlightenment.' Nor do we promise the development of any particular kinds of psychic abilities, although a heightened intuition and sensitivity will often be achieved as a result of this type of work.

The cost of the Study Course is £30.00 for each of the 1st and 2nd Degrees. Two text-books will be required: Gareth Knight: A Practical Guide to Qabalistic Symbolism (Kahn and Averill) and Gareth Knight: The Secret Tradition in Arthurian Legend (Weiser)