Thank you for the wonderful post. I've been in a Golden Dawn Order for about a year now, Alpha et Omega lineage.
I'm currently reading "Women of the Golden Dawn" which gives the history of Maud Gonne, Moina Bergson Mathers, Annie Horniman, and Florence Farr.
I look forward to reading more of your posts!
I saw a talk based on that book. Used to belong to an active moot where people organised talks. Mostly locals doing talks based on their own interests, practise and favourite books. I still have print outs from the Women of the Golden Dawn one. I should get the book. Which one had 'leaves no traces behind' or similar as their magical name again?
I just read about that motto last night!
It was Moina Mathers - Vestigia Nulla Retrorsum (Latin: "I never retrace my steps", "I leave no traces behind", "No, tracks (footprints) turn back"
Said to indicate selflessness, spiritual evolution and escaping rebirth.
Good ol Moira. Sad what happened to her, in the end. I have always thought, considering her motto, she died under circumstances that should, in theory, propel her to great heights spiritually. I like to think so at least.
It is sad and I bet you're right.
I love that book so much. I got it about 10 years ago or so while browsing in a Barnes n Noble. Got it for my ex-husband as a bowling ball present, lol I ended up reading it a few times. I have some deep love for Maud Gonne, for sure. :)
I've had several friends recommend it and one of them just handed me their copy the other day. I'm really enjoying it!