About Dion Fortune
Dion Fortune is the pen name used by Violet Mary Firth Evans. The British author and occultist was inspired to use the pen name from “Deo, non fortuna”, her family motto. Translated to English from Latin, it means ‘by God, not fate’. She was born December 6, 1890 and would pass away January 6, 1946. In addition to being a novelist and occultist, she was also a ceremonial magician. She served as a co-founder for the occult group the Fraternity of the Inner Light. The group promoted things that Violet claimed had been taught to her by Ascended Masters. She also wrote several articles in addition to books on the occult and wrote a total of seven novels, many of which are about the occult. The author was born to an English family that was wealthy upper middle class. She grew up in North Wales
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
5 books in seriesPublication Order
- Demon Lover(1927)
- The Winged Bull(1935)
- The Goat-Foot God(1936)
- The Sea Priestess(1938)
- Moon Magic(1956)
Publication Order of Collections
1 books in seriesPublication Order
- The Secrets of Dr. Taverner(1926)
Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books
23 books in seriesPublication Order
- Sane Occultism(1920)
- The Return of the Ritual(1922)
- Psychic Self-Defense(1930)
- Through the Gates of Death(1930)
- Glastonbury: Avalon of the Heart(1934)
- Practical Occultism(1935)
- The Mystical Qabalah(1957)
- Esoteric Orders and Their Work(1961)
- Applied Magic(1962)
- Aspects of Occultism(1962)
- The Cosmic Doctrine(1966)
- The Esoteric Philosophy of Love and Marriage(1974)
- Dion Fortune's Through the Gates of Death and Spiritualism in the Light of Occult Science(1988)
- Mystical Meditations on the Christian Collects(1991)
- The Magical Battle of Britain(1993)
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Who is Dion Fortune?
Dion Fortune is a bestselling author known for 3 book series. Their work has captivated millions of readers worldwide with compelling characters and intricate plots.
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How many books has Dion Fortune written?
Dion Fortune has written over 29 books across 3 different series, making them one of the most prolific authors in their genre.