The Fraternitas Saturni: History, Doctrine, and Rituals of the Magical Order of the Brotherhood of Saturn

"The Fraternitas Saturni: History, Doctrine, and Rituals of the Magical Order of the Brotherhood of Saturn" by Stephen E. Flowers presents the most comprehensive exploration in English of the Fraternitas Saturni, Germany's most influential secret magical society of the 20th century. This in-depth study traces the Order’s development from its esoteric beginnings in 1926 Weimar Berlin to its near-total secrecy until the late 1960s. Flowers meticulously details the Order’s complex system of initiation, esoteric doctrines, and potent ritual practices, including their controversial sexual magic rites and Luciferian tendencies.

The book reveals key biographical details about prominent members like founder Gregor A. Gregorius, Karl Spiesberger, and Albin Grau, enriching the narrative with their contributions and the Order's expansive magical philosophy. At its core, the Brotherhood espoused Saturn-Gnosis—a philosophy recognizing the dynamic interplay of opposing forces and the realization of self as a divine entity. Beyond its historical account, the book provides transcriptions of rituals and practices in such detail that readers can engage in their own experiential work, exploring concepts like electrical magic, sexo-cosmology, and the Yoga of the Dark Light.