Specials in July: See What's New!

Free Spellcasting Consultations: Contact Us

By Witchipedia, People

John Michael Greer: Life and Written Books

Updated on:

/

Written by: Dawn Black (Witchipedia)

/

Reviewed by: Tina Caro

John Michael Greer was born in 1962 in Bremerton, Washington. He began studying the Golden Dawnย tradition ofย Hermeticย magic in his teens, and followed the “golden thread” of esoteric teachings into a wide range of related subjects, from martial arts and Asian mystical traditions to environmental science andย sacred geometry.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

He has authored numerous books on a wide range of topics, including magic, ecology, and spirituality, making him a prolific and respected writer within the occult community.

Greer’s works often blend historical research, practical guidance, and a deep understanding of esoteric traditions, providing readers with valuable insights and practical tools for their spiritual journeys.

As an advocate for sustainability and environmental consciousness, Greer’s writings also emphasize the importance of ecological awareness and sustainable living within the context of magic and spirituality.

His life’s work reflects a commitment to preserving and reviving ancient wisdom while adapting it to the needs and challenges of the modern world, making him an influential and enduring voice in the realm of witchcraft and esoteric studies.

John’s life and works

He graduated from the University of Washington in 1993 with a BA in Comparative History of Ideas. His first published book, Paths of Wisdom, a handbook of Golden Dawn cabalistic philosophy, was released by Llewellyn in 1996, and has been followed by many other books on a variety of esoteric and occult subjects.

Dissatisfaction with some aspects of the Golden Dawn system, especially its lack of contact with the realities of green nature, led him to Druidry. In 1995 he joined the Order of Bards Ovates and Druids (OBOD) and received his certificate as a Druid Companion of the Order in 2002. In 2003 he was honored with OBOD’s Mount Haemus Award for Druid scholarship. In 2001 he also joined the Druid fellowship Ar nDraiocht Fein (ADF). He served as the Grand Archdruid of the Ancient Order of Druids in America during the early part of the 21st century. In 2013, he founded the Druidical Order of the Golden Dawn.

Published Works

# Preview Product Rating Price
1 Circles of Power: An Introduction to Hermetic Magic: Third Edition Circles of Power: An Introduction to Hermetic Magic: Third Edition No ratings yet $21.49Amazon Prime
2 The Way of the Secret Temple: A Third Manual of Occult Training The Way of the Secret Temple: A Third Manual of Occult Training No ratings yet $36.49Amazon Prime
3 The Earth Mysteries Workbook: A One Year Course in the Enchantment of the Land The Earth Mysteries Workbook: A One Year Course in the Enchantment of the Land No ratings yet $29.22
4 Learning Ritual Magic: Fundamental Theory and Practice for the Solitary Apprentice Learning Ritual Magic: Fundamental Theory and Practice for the Solitary Apprentice No ratings yet $26.95Amazon Prime
5 The Astrology of Nations: Casting and Interpreting Charts for Nations, Politics, and Economies The Astrology of Nations: Casting and Interpreting Charts for Nations, Politics, and Economies No ratings yet $20.34Amazon Prime
6 The Occult Book: A Chronological Journey from Alchemy to Wicca (Union Square & Co. Chronologies) The Occult Book: A Chronological Journey from Alchemy to Wicca (Union Square & Co. Chronologies) No ratings yet $13.45Amazon Prime
7 The Celtic Golden Dawn: An Original & Complete Curriculum of Druidical Study The Celtic Golden Dawn: An Original & Complete Curriculum of Druidical Study No ratings yet $20.11Amazon Prime
8 The Golden Dawn: The Original Account of the Teachings, Rites, and Ceremonies of the Hermetic Order The Golden Dawn: The Original Account of the Teachings, Rites, and Ceremonies of the Hermetic Order No ratings yet $32.94
9 The Carnelian Moon: An Ariel Moravec Occult Mystery (The Ariel Moravec Occult Detective Series, 3) The Carnelian Moon: An Ariel Moravec Occult Mystery (The Ariel Moravec Occult Detective Series, 3) No ratings yet $19.59Amazon Prime
10 Paths of Wisdom: Cabala in the Golden Dawn Tradition: Third Edition Paths of Wisdom: Cabala in the Golden Dawn Tradition: Third Edition No ratings yet $22.56Amazon Prime
11 The UFO Book: A Chronological Journey from Crop Circles to Roswell The UFO Book: A Chronological Journey from Crop Circles to Roswell No ratings yet $15.96
12 Modern Cabala: A Radical New Way to See and Use the Tree of Life for Magic, Pathworking, and Meditation Modern Cabala: A Radical New Way to See and Use the Tree of Life for Magic, Pathworking, and... No ratings yet $30.00Amazon Prime
13 The Secret of the Five Rites: In Search of a Lost Western Tradition of Inner Alchemy The Secret of the Five Rites: In Search of a Lost Western Tradition of Inner Alchemy No ratings yet $20.03
14 The Corpus Hermeticum The Corpus Hermeticum No ratings yet $1.99
15 The Druid Magic Handbook: Ritual Magic Rooted in the Living Earth The Druid Magic Handbook: Ritual Magic Rooted in the Living Earth No ratings yet $19.45Amazon Prime

If you click Buy on Amazon and make a purchase, we'll earn a small commission at no additional cost to you.

Additional Links

Share This Post

About Morningbird (Witchipedia's Founder)

I am a homesteading hearth witch who grew up along the shores of the Hudson River and has lived among the Great Lakes for the past 20 years. Together with my musical husband and youngest child, I steward a one-acre mini homestead with herb, vegetable and flower gardens, chickens, ducks, geese and rabbits, and areas reserved for native plants and wildlife. 

I have three children; two are grown, and I have been practicing magick alone and with family and friends for over 30 years.

Leave a Comment

What Is Missing In Your Life Today That You Deeply Desire?

Is it finding new love or making the existing one healthier than ever? Is it maybe some positivity that would make your life flourish as you've never thought it could? Or is it something unique that your life is missing?

Spellcasting is an art that must NOT be taken carelessly. If you are trying to solve a problem you're facing, you should consider hiring a professional witch that cast spells safely for everyone involved. This way, you know it's being done by someone experienced and knowledgeable, and I'm also always here to answer questions about your casting and provide follow-up at no additional charge.

I've been casting spells for more than a decade and have worked privately with clients from all over the world.

You can expect private sessions, customized spells that I'll create just for you, and free consultations before and after spell casting. You can also read hundreds of different testimonials that you can find at each spell.

Below you'll find spells you can order and what it is this month's special spell casting!