Fraternity of the Hidden Light

Fraternity of the Hidden Light (also known as Fraternitas L.V.X. Occulta) is a magical organization and "Aquarian Age" mystery school in the Western Mystery Tradition that teaches occult sciences.

History

The Fraternity of the Hidden Light traces its lineage to the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn.[1] It was founded in the 1982 in Covina, California by Paul A. Clark.[2]

Influences

Paul Foster Case's work is a major influence on the Fraternity of the Hidden Light. The Fraternity has published the original lessons that Case wrote for the School of Ageless Wisdom, the organization that later became B.O.T.A.[3] The founding Steward of the Fraternity published a book entitled Paul Foster Case. His Life and Works. Ann Davies, who took over the leadership of BOTA after the death of Case, is also an important influence on the Fraternity. Paul Clark is also an acknowledged authority on the thought of Dion Fortune who also influences the Fraternity.[4]

Publications

The Fraternity of the Hidden Light also publishes occult books. Among the books published:

  • Case, Paul F. (2008). Occult Fundamentals and Spiritual Unfoldment. Vol. 1: The Early Writings. [no location given]: Fraternity of the Hidden Light;
  • Case, Paul F. (2008). Esoteric Secrets of Meditation and Magic. Vol. 2: The Early Writings. [no location given]: Fraternity of the Hidden Light
  • Clark, P. (2013) Paul Foster Case. His Life and Works. Covina CA: Fraternity of the Hidden Light

References

  1. ^ Lewis, James R. (2001). Satanism Today. ABC-Clio. p. 93. ISBN 9781576072929. Retrieved August 19, 2022.
  2. ^ Melton, J.Gordon (2003). Encyclopedia of American Religions. Gale. p. 894. ISBN 9780787663841. Retrieved August 19, 2022.
  3. ^ Case, Paul F. (2008). Occult Fundamentals and Spiritual Unfoldment. Vol. 1: The Early Writings. [no location given]: Fraternity of the Hidden Light; Case, Paul F. (2008). Esoteric Secrets of Meditation and Magic. Vol. 2: The Early Writings. [no location given]: Fraternity of the Hidden Light
  4. ^ "Goddess Alive - the Life & Legacy of Dion Fortune with Dr. Paul Clark 06/19 by Laughing Woman Media | Spirituality Podcasts". Archived from the original on 2016-03-14. Retrieved 2016-02-17.