Aspects of Occultism

‘Aspects of Occultism’ is a book by Dion Fortune, first published in 1962, offering a series of insightful essays on core topics of Western esoteric thought. In this collection, Fortune (born Violet Mary Firth in 1890, a leading figure of the early 20th-century occult revival and co founder of the Fraternity or Society of the Inner Light) explores hidden lore and arcane traditions—covering evocative magic, the astral plane, auras, spiritual healing, power tides, Druidic sacred sites, parallels between Christianity and Qabalah, and the worship of Isis. Though the term “occultism” once broadly referred to esoteric wisdom, Fortune emphasizes that what is often mistaken for sinister cult practices is instead a path of profound spiritual study. Her work reflects the influence of the early Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn and Theosophical teachings, while remaining grounded in personal vision and inner experience. Aspects of Occultism’, among her non fiction corpus, contributed significantly to the spiritual and magical currents that influenced later movements—including contemporary paganism and Wicca. While some of her ideas may appear dated, her work remains valued as lucid guides for inner exploration, and continues to be reprinted, introduced, and discussed by modern occult scholars.