As both an order and a magical tradition in the 19th century, the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn is responsible for planting the seeds of magic that today have sown magical organizations throughout the world. The Golden Dawn and its reverberating facets are now meticulously depicted in the ongoing series Basics of Magic. Book I: Divination explores the underlying mechanism and methods of divination, including those most favored by the Golden Dawn. As "divination is the process of establishing communication with the Gods of the collective unconscious" (Steven Marshall), Book I reveals how, when, and why the divinatory process works and examines whether or not it can always be trusted. Included in this fascinating foray are explorations into psychological considerations in divination, particular forms of divination, and particular methods within those forms. Book I delves into all aspects of ceremonial magic and the Hermetic Tradition, including tarot readings from meetings of the original Golden Dawn members. Basics of Magic: The Best of the Golden Dawn Journal, Book I presents the world's best known occult and magical organization in a clear and practical way, providing a vehicle for communication, exploration, and discussion for anyone interested in understanding the universe and his or her role in it. Book jacket.