Modern Western magic has a root — and it begins with the Golden Dawn. The Golden Dawn System: The Foundations of Modern Magic explores the rituals, symbols, and teachings of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, the society that became the cornerstone of contemporary occultism. Nicole Lau guides you through its philosophy, structure, and practices, showing how this system still shapes modern witchcraft, ceremonial magic, and esoteric traditions today. Inside this book, you will discover: 📜 The origins and structure of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn 🔮 Key rituals including the Lesser Banishing Ritual of the Pentagram and the Middle Pillar ⚗️ How the system integrated Kabbalah, alchemy, astrology, and tarot into one path 🕯️ The initiatory grades and their symbolic meaning 🌌 The influence of the Golden Dawn on Aleister Crowley, W.B. Yeats, and modern occultism 🌀 How to adapt Golden Dawn principles into contemporary practice Whether you are a student of esotericism, a practicing magician, or a curious reader, The Golden Dawn System offers a clear and powerful introduction to the magical framework that defined a century of mysticism.