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These diaries of Frances Mary Nottingham (Age 73 3/4) open a window onto four years of sustained magical work between 2006 – 2010. It offers a clear, unembellished account of day-to-day practice, written without expectation of publication by a female magician exploring tarot, geomancy, astrology, pathworking the Tree of Life, as well as the conjuration of Elemental, Planetary, Enochian and Goetic spirits. They show the work as it was done – methodical, grounded and rooted in the techniques used within many Western esoteric traditions today.
Published after her death, the volume includes an introduction by her husband, Gary St Michael Nottingham, who outlines the context of their shared practice, alongside short reflections from those who knew and worked with her.
For practitioners seeking real examples rather than theory, this diary provides a practical window into how sustained magical work unfolds over time - the decisions made, the methods chosen, and the results observed. It stands as a useful working document for anyone interested in the lived craft of ritual magic, especially those who value primary sources and the often under-represented voices of women in the occult.
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94 pages, Paperback, Royale, ISBN 978-1-910191-35-4
The Magical Diaries of Frances Mary Nottingham
Extracts of Frances Mary Nottingham's Magical Diaries (2006 - 2010) edited and presented by Gary St Michael Nottingham.
Frances Mary Nottingham (1950 – 2024)
Frances Mary Nottingham was a British magical practitioner whose work drew on astrology, Kabbalah, and the ceremonial traditions of the western esoteric current. Trained in classical astrology and influenced by figures such as William Lilly, she combined meticulous study with regular practical work. She worked closely with her husband, Gary St Michael Nottingham, participating in ritual, pathworking, and spirit conjuration within their shared temple space. A skilled watercolourist as well as a committed student of the Arte, she continued her practice until the onset of the illness that would take her life in 2024. Her diaries stand as a clear record of her working methods and interests.