Murry Hope

Murry Hope (1929-2012) was an English writer and occultist recognized for her extensive work on topics including human consciousness, witchcraft, and ancient Egyptian mysteries. Orphaned at a young age, she navigated a challenging childhood before pursuing a career that included opera and later, a deep engagement with the esoteric. Hope co-founded the Atlanteans Society, a spiritual group, and developed the Cartouche divination system based on Egyptian temple symbols.

Her literary contributions explored themes of ancient civilizations, particularly Egypt and its connection to the Sirius star system, and the concept of Earth as a conscious entity (Gaia). Hope also founded the Institute of Transpersonal Sensitivity in America, aiming to bridge transpersonal experiences with psychological studies. Despite four marriages and no children, her life was dedicated to exploring and writing about mystical and spiritual subjects.

Born in 1929, Murry Hope experienced significant early loss, with her mother leaving her and her father passing away when she was very young. She was raised by her nurse and later came under the care of her nurse's husband and niece after her nanny was killed in a bombing in 1945. Hope's early adulthood included service in the Women's Royal Air Force at age 19 and employment with the Officer's Association of the British Legion. Her path then took a turn towards the arts, where she studied voice, performed in a West End production, and was awarded an opera scholarship at the Royal College of Music, eventually joining the English National Opera.

In 1957, Hope co-established the Atlanteans Society, a spiritual and healing organization. Around this time, she also wrote a column for 'Prediction' magazine under the pseudonym Athene Williams. By 1975, she departed the Atlanteans Society due to philosophical differences regarding its Christian leanings and her own Pagan beliefs. Hope's psychic abilities were reportedly tested by a Cambridge University doctor under BBC supervision in 1977, yielding positive results. She also claimed past-life recollections, including non-human existence within the devic kingdom. A significant contribution was her creation of the Cartouche, a divination method using cards adorned with symbols derived from Egyptian temple art, which she believed enhanced awareness. This system was developed into a published deck and guide with artist Martin Jones and publisher Jed Collard through Ostaris Publications in 1983.

Hope's writing frequently delved into the origins of ancient Egyptian civilization and its potential connections to the Sirius star system. Works like 'Ancient Egypt: The Sirius Connection' explore theories about knowledge held by North African tribes, such as the Dogons, and propose an extraterrestrial legacy originating from Sirius. She posited that specific gemstones, like beryl and emerald, represented aspects of the Sirius system and served as a cosmic link between Egyptian initiates and stellar energies. Hope also examined entities from Sirius, termed 'Paschats,' suggesting they might have been venerated in ancient Egypt through the goddess Bastet. In 'The Gaia Dialogues,' she presented the Earth as a conscious, living entity actively undergoing magnetic pole shifts as a protective measure against human-induced environmental damage.

Following the success of the Cartouche system, Hope continued to expand her work. In 1988, she founded the Institute of Transpersonal Sensitivity in America, with the goal of integrating transpersonal experiences with established psychological frameworks. Hope married four times during her life and had no children. She passed away in 2012 at the age of 83. Her literary output covered a wide range of esoteric and psychological topics, solidifying her reputation as a New Age author and Wiccan priestess whose work explored the intersections of ancient wisdom, consciousness, and cosmic connections.