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Thomas H. Burgoyne
An influential voice in late 19th-century occult writing, this Scottish-born astrologer is best known for The Light of Egypt, a work that helped carry Hermetic and astrological ideas to American readers. His life was as unusual as his books, moving from Britain to the United States and leaving a lasting mark on esoteric circles.
1 Audiobook
The Light of Egypt; Or, The Science of the Soul and the Stars — Volume 2
by Thomas H. Burgoyne, Belle M. Wagner
About the author
Born in 1855 and associated with Scotland, Thomas H. Burgoyne was an astrologer and occult writer active during the late 1800s. Reference works identify him as a founder of the Hermetic Brotherhood of Luxor, an occult society that attracted attention in Britain and later in the United States.
He is best known for The Light of Egypt; or, The Science of the Soul and the Stars, first published in 1889. The book became his signature work and is often described as a major statement of the teachings linked to the Brotherhood, blending astrology, spiritual philosophy, and practical occult ideas for readers of the period.
Accounts of his life note that he later moved to America, where his writing continued to circulate and influence related esoteric groups. Some sources also connect him with the name Thomas Dalton, a reminder that, like many figures in occult history, his biography is partly wrapped in pseudonyms, controversy, and legend.