Keys of
the Ancients
A Hermetic Crossing into the Lineage of King Salomon
Everything you need to introduce your circle to the teachings — ready to watch, save, and pass on.
Keys of the Ancients is Sovereign Ipsissimus Dave Lanyon’s five‑day immersive class in Hermetic and esoteric wisdom — a crossing into the lineage of King Salomon, built for people ready to be genuinely challenged and changed. This kit brings together the official films, Instagram teasers, ready‑to‑post captions, sharing instructions, our team’s booking links, answers to common questions, and a feel for who typically shows up — everything you need in one place, ready whenever you have an audience you believe would enjoy learning from Sovereign Ipsissimus Dave.
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Official Films
Five short films that carry the teaching itself — the easiest way to introduce someone cold.
On Instagram
Bite-sized moments from Sovereign Ipsissimus Dave’s own feed — perfect for a story repost. For everything else he posts, send people straight to his profile.
Keys of the Ancients — October 2026
Keys of the Ancients — Day Two
Keys of the Ancients — Day Three
Keys of the Ancients — Initiation Day
Keys of the Ancients — Day Five
Keys of the Ancients — London, UK
Initiation Day at The Columbia, London
Day Two — Live in the Ballroom
Captions to Borrow
Copy one as-is, or use it as a starting point in your own voice.
Everyone loves the idea of transformation. Almost no one is willing to earn it. Sovereign Ipsissimus Dave Lanyon breaks down what a “Key” actually is — and why humanity needs them now more than ever.
Got questions about Keys of the Ancients? So did we. Sovereign Ipsissimus Dave answers them directly — no gatekeeping, no vague spiritual bypass. Just straight talk on what this work actually asks of you.
Don’t take our word for it. Hear directly from students who sat in the room with Sovereign Ipsissimus Dave Lanyon — and what actually shifted for them.
A taste of the Magick you’ll experience at Keys of the Ancients — London, October 2026. Link in bio to claim your seat, or DM me if you want to come with a friend.
Some invitations aren’t loud. This is one of them. Watch the trailer for Keys of the Ancients and see if it’s calling you too.
A hermetic crossing into the lineage of King Salomon — that’s not a metaphor, that’s the actual work. Curious what that means? Start here.
This is what it actually looks like in the room — candles, roses, and people doing real work on themselves. Next Keys of the Ancients is in London, October 2026.
I said yes to something bigger than myself. Keys of the Ancients, London — October 2026. Who’s coming with me?
Meet the Team
Have questions, or know someone who’d benefit from a conversation first? Book time with any of us.
Learn More About Keys of the Ancients
A few questions that may help if this is your first time hearing about the class.
What Is Keys of the Ancients?
This five‑day immersive class in London, England unveils the hidden keys of Hermetic wisdom — offering deep initiatory teachings, practical tools for self‑mastery, and direct teaching from Sovereign Ipsissimus Dave Lanyon, world‑renowned Hermetic master teacher and best‑selling author. Bringing forth knowledge and principles that have been passed through the lineage for generations, taught in a way that can be applied immediately and practically in your life.
Who Is This Class For?
Keys of the Ancients is for those who are genuinely ready for growth and transformation — people who understand that spiritual work is deeply practical, who want to get honest about life’s meaning and their own purpose, and who are ready to break free of what’s been holding them back. It’s designed for those seeking the deeper waters of the ancient mysteries, not a surface‑level overview, and who are open to having their beliefs and worldview challenged along the way.
This class will confront your beliefs and challenge your perceptions of everything you think you know to be true about how the world operates — while simultaneously providing you the keys to unlock the hidden knowledge and universal understandings that have guided the masters through the ages of time. This class is woven for those seeking greater clarity: with a high dose of Hermetics, a dash of esoteric, and topped off with humour, it will help you open your mind, heart, soul, and spirit to new levels of understanding and greatness.
Who Is Sovereign Ipsissimus Dave Lanyon?
Sovereign Ipsissimus Dave Lanyon holds the highest initiation level within our lineage, as a Sovereign Ipsissimus, and holds all the Keys to the Mystery School. As a lineage holder for the Modern Mystery School in the tradition of King Salomon, he specializes in presenting Hermetic and Esoteric wisdom in practical and actionable ways, and has led the Modern Mystery School’s growth from 12 to over 50 countries worldwide since 2004. A Sovereign Ipsissimus typically only teaches higher‑level initiates, so this five‑day, in‑person opportunity to learn directly from him is a rare one.
This rare opportunity allows for personalized guidance, direct transmission of wisdom, and deep engagement with sacred teachings. With an intimate learning environment, you’ll have the chance to ask questions, receive insights, and connect with like‑minded seekers on the path to mastery.
Can I Bring Someone New to the Class?
Yes. This class is designed for the public as a unique way to enter into the Mystery School lineage — offering the Empower Thyself class along with many more in‑depth teachings, and the first level of initiation into the Lineage of King Salomon directly from Sovereign Ipsissimus Dave and his teaching team. If there’s a client, friend, or family member who comes to mind, someone you feel would genuinely benefit from a deep dive into these teachings, we invite you to share this program with them.
Initiation into the Lineage of King Salomon is a rare and sacred opportunity to receive energetic empowerment, deeper access to universal knowledge, and a stronger connection to your divine purpose. This life‑changing process will anchor more light, accelerate your growth, and open new pathways to your highest potential.
What Will Be Shared in the Class?
Along with the foundational teachings found in Empower Thyself, Sovereign Ipsissimus Dave will personally share complementing knowledge and insights such as:
- The Pentagram — its history, Sacred Geometry, and why it matters to our lineage and humanity in general
- The Power of Change and how to harness it to make lasting transformations in your life
- The 5 Keys to having true success in life that overcome all other issues
- Why having an Open Heart matters to living a life of JOY, GRATITUDE and SUCCESSES
- Spirit Guides and their role in our everyday lives, previous emanations, and our spiritual progression
- And, of course, much more…
Where Can I Learn More?
Visit the official Keys of the Ancients website at thedavelanyon.com for the full itinerary, pricing, and registration.
Student Archetypes
Four real people who’ve walked through Keys of the Ancients — a feel for who this might be calling.
Listen for What’s Underneath
These four people are real people who’ve participated in Keys of the Ancients — not composites, not marketing personas. Listen less for a job title or the words they use, and more for what they’re really searching for, and where their current path has stopped answering them. If a conversation with someone you’re introducing to this work connects with one of these stories, trust your intuition — it’s usually the most reliable thing you have to go on.
The Shepherd Seeking Deeper Waters
A pastor with a large, devoted congregation — deeply read, deeply researched, someone who has spent years studying and preaching the Bible and is respected within his tradition.
He already knows there’s more beyond what he’s mastered. He arrives with profound, searching questions about God and spirituality — not looking for another teacher, but for the teacher’s teacher, the professor’s professor. Hermetic clarity from Sovereign Ipsissimus Dave changed him permanently.
Someone fluent in scripture and doctrine who still sounds hungry — their questions go past what their own tradition can answer.
The Mission-Driven Achiever
A rocket science engineer — brilliant, accomplished, and successful by any conventional measure, with a big heart behind the achievement.
A deep, quiet knowing that she carries a greater mission, and a refusal to settle for anything less than the best of the best to help her carry it out.
High competence paired with restlessness — success hasn’t answered the question of why, and they won’t waste time on a shallow teacher.
The Grounded Guardian
A former Detroit detective who has witnessed real evil first-hand in the line of duty — grounded, mature, and with no patience for new-age fluff.
A ritual master teacher who can hold the weight of what he’s seen — real understanding of what evil is, what the light is, and how to actually wield hope, joy, and positivity in a world he knows is dark.
Hard-won maturity and a low tolerance for vague spirituality — they need substance that can stand up to real darkness, not comfort language.
The Mother Standing in the Gap
The mother of a daughter who has walked the path in real depth — proud of that depth, but privately unsettled by her own doubts about whether it was right.
Answers her own daughter couldn’t give her, precisely because of the closeness of that relationship. Five days sitting in front of Sovereign resolved what years of conversation with her daughter couldn’t.
A parent whose questions aren’t really about their child’s choices — they’re about needing to hear it from the source, not through someone they love.
Different Lives, One Shared Edge
A pastor, an engineer, a detective, a mother — each arrived at Keys of the Ancients successful, competent, or exhausted by their own path, and ready for someone who has gone further than they have. You can hear it in the pastor’s questions about God, Life, and how it all works together; in the engineer’s refusal to settle for anything less than her full potential; in the detective’s impatience with shallow, New Age superficiality; and in the mother’s need to finally heal what years of surface conversation with her daughter couldn’t reach. Different words, same edge: each kept seeking because something still felt missing, and each was humble enough to find a master teacher who could guide them in knowing thyself at depths they couldn’t reach alone.
When you’re the one sitting across from someone like this, pay attention to the essence of their desire, and tune into the Hierarchy of Light to sense whether they’re ready for a hermetic master, ritual master teacher, and master of the Lineage of King Salomon to help them deepen their understanding of themselves and the universe. Be open to receiving those who are seeking to work with Sovereign Ipsissimus Dave directly — when someone has mastered all they know, he’ll show them what they don’t.