Chic Cicero

Born in Buffalo, New York, in 1936, Charles "Chic" Cicero is an American author focused on esoteric subjects. He has dedicated over forty years to practicing ceremonial magic. His scholarly pursuits have led him to research topics such as Rosicrucianism and the Knights Templar, with his findings published in various journals including Ars Quatuor Coronatorum and the Transactions of the Metropolitan College of the SRIA. Cicero is an active participant in numerous fraternal and esoteric organizations, including Masonic, Martinist, and Rosicrucian groups, holding leadership positions within the York Rite and Grand York Rite Masonic Bodies.

Cicero is recognized for his close association with the late Israel Regardie. In 1977, he established a temple aligned with the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn. Cicero played a significant role in Regardie's efforts to re-establish a legitimate initiatory branch of the Order in the United States during the early 1980s. He currently serves as president of The Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, Inc. Alongside his wife, Sandra Tabatha Cicero, he co-authors extensively on subjects related to the Golden Dawn, Tarot, Kabbalah, and the broader Western mystery tradition. Their collaborative work includes editing and annotating seminal texts by Israel Regardie, such as "The Middle Pillar" and "The Tree of Life."

Chic Cicero's engagement with the esoteric spans decades, marked by his active practice of ceremonial magic for over forty years. His academic interests have focused on historical esoteric traditions, leading to research and published articles on Rosicrucianism and the Knights Templar. These works have appeared in respected publications within the field, such as Ars Quatuor Coronatorum and the Transactions of the Metropolitan College of the SRIA. Cicero's deep immersion in these subjects is further evidenced by his active membership in various Masonic, Martinist, and Rosicrucian organizations. He holds significant leadership roles within the York Rite and Grand York Rite Masonic Bodies, demonstrating a commitment to the structured, initiatory aspects of these traditions.

A pivotal aspect of Chic Cicero's esoteric career involves his connection with the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn and its lineage. He was a close associate of Israel Regardie and played a key role in the revival of a legitimate initiatory branch of the Order in the United States in the early 1980s, having founded a temple in this tradition in 1977. Cicero is currently the president of The Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, Inc. Together with his wife, Sandra Tabatha Cicero, he co-authors numerous books that explore the teachings and practices of the Golden Dawn, Tarot, Kabbalah, and Western esotericism. Their collaborative efforts also extend to re-editing and annotating important works by Israel Regardie, making them accessible to contemporary practitioners.