In 2025 Melissa Seims’ definitive book on this previously overlooked second temple of the Golden Dawn, was published. In this presentation she is going to tell its story.
Founded in Bradford, in 1888. Melissa will draw on what is probably the best single collection of original Golden material discovered to date, and which had kept hidden away for more than a century. Her talk will explore the people, history and remarkable surviving objects associated with it, including original ceremonial diagrams, temple furniture, magical implements and a set of early Golden Dawn Enochian Tablets.
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The breakrthough new book in G.D. Research
by Melissa Seims
Step into the world of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn at the height and the epicentre of the late-Victorian occult revival.
This book explores the previously hidden history of Bradford's Horus No.5, one of the first Golden Dawn temples. Drawing from the best single Golden Dawn archive discovered to date (the 'Scott Collection'), it unveils the fascinating story of the Horus Temple, with an insightful look into its history, key figures, temple paraphernalia and cultural significance.
In a rare blend of scholarship and storytelling, never-before seen images and texts are presented, challenging the current view of this most influential magical Order.
It solves several mysteries, while raising some of its own.
Horus No.5's legacy, kept in private hands for over 120 years, is a hugely significant and previously missing piece of the history of the Golden Dawn, which illuminates the occult and esoteric scene in turn-of-the-century West Yorkshire.
For magical connoisseurs and newcomers alike, the information in this book unearths the intrigue, tension and drama of this lesser-known, yet momentous, chapter of British magical history.
Past Publications on Magic, Masonry & Witchcraft in History
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by Melissa Seims
This compelling account of eccentricity and Witchcraft in the 1950s and 60s revolves around two principal characters: 'Rex Nemorensis' (Charles Cardell), son of an internationally famous Victorian stage magician, and Ray Howard, owner of the Head of Atho - a representation of the Horned God of the Witches reputedly over 2000-years-old.. From the luxury of his country estate, Cardell trod his own unique path of modern Witchcraft, the reality of which was e ectively put on trial in a High Court libel case brought against a major newspaper, following an article by two reporters who had hidden near Charles' sacred Grove. What they witnessed, would change Cardell's life forever. This book, based on new research, explores their fascinating lives and examines their writings and relationships with other witches including Gerald Gardner and Doreen Valiente. For the first time, the writings of the Coven of Atho are reproduced. They reveal its previously hidden gems and provide a workable form of Witchcraft blended with Druidic influences. The glistening strands of this story are woven into the larger history of the origins of modern Witchcraft in Britain. Here be Magick...
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by Melissa Seims
Step into the rich tradition of Western ritual magick with this accessible and illuminating guide to the Lesser Ritual of the Pentagram (LRP) — a foundational rite developed by the occult esoteric Order known as the Golden Dawn in Victorian Britain. This powerful ritual, which shaped Aleister Crowley’s Star Ruby and echoed through the rise of modern Witchcraft in the 1950s, remains just as vital today.
In a world saturated with noise and distraction, the LRP offers a clear and potent method for grounding, protection, and inner stillness. Whether you’re seeking a tool to manage acute stress or a gateway to deeper spiritual practice, this book shows you how to wield this timeless ritual with confidence and clarity.
Discover the hidden meanings of the Pentagram through history, mysticism, and Jungian psychology. Learn step-by-step how to perform the ritual and explore its applications in your own magical journey.
Also included and for the first time in print, is an 1892 colour facsimile of the Lesser Ritual of the Pentagram from Bradford's 1888 Horus Temple of the Golden Dawn.
Beautifully illustrated journalling pages are also included for recording your experiences, reflections, and insights — making this book both a practical manual for beginners and a source of renewed inspiration for seasoned practitioners.