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Hermeticism

Articles about the history of Hermeticism, Hermes Trismegistus, the Corpus Hermeticum, the Emerald Tablet and the seven Hermetic principles.

Disciple following the Hermetic spiritual path from ignorance to the light of Nous

The spiritual path in Hermeticism

Understand how ignorance, gnosis, purification, rebirth, prayer and conduct form the Hermetic spiritual path of return to the Divine.

Read article Hermes Trismegistus teaching disciples before manuscripts and cosmic symbols of the Corpus Hermeticum

Corpus Hermeticum: the fundamental texts of Hermeticism

Understand what the Corpus Hermeticum is, how its seventeen treatises teach and which themes unite God, the cosmos, Nous, the human being and rebirth.

Read article Alchemical instruments, a celestial map and ritual symbols gathered around Hermes

The relationship between Hermeticism, alchemy, astrology and magic

Understand why Hermeticism, alchemy, astrology and magic appear connected and learn to distinguish the question and function of each field.

Read article Ancient Hermetic papyri beside a modern book representing the comparison between Hermeticism and The Kybalion

Ancient Hermeticism and The Kybalion: Differences and Common Ground

Understand the differences between ancient Hermeticism and The Kybalion, the origin of the seven laws and the common ground between the two traditions.

Read article Renaissance humanist before Greek manuscripts and a printing press representing the spread of Hermeticism

The revival of Hermeticism in Renaissance Europe

Understand how Ficino, prisca theologia and the printing press gave Hermeticism new strength during the Renaissance and what changed with Casaubon.

Read article Hermes Trismegistus before a symbolic cosmos bringing together ancient teachings and the seven Hermetic laws

Hermeticism: history, teachings and the seven hermetic laws

Understand what Hermeticism is, learn about its texts and history, and discover where The Kybalion and the seven Hermetic laws fit.

Read article Manuscripts and Hermetic symbols passing through Roman Egypt, the medieval world and modern Europe

The origin and history of Hermeticism

Follow the history of Hermeticism from Greco-Roman Egypt through its Arabic transmission, the Renaissance and modern spiritual currents.

Read article A human figure among waves that change in intensity and represent movement and transformation

The principle of vibration in Hermeticism

Understand how vibration manifests, carries information and participates in the thoughts, feelings, dimensions and experiences we live.

Read article A sequence of connected events around a figure observing causes, choices and consequences

The principle of Cause and Effect in Hermeticism

Understand how thoughts, words, choices and actions produce consequences and participate in building future experiences.

Read article Human figure before a larger luminous sphere representing the difference between individual mind and Universal Mind

The principle of Mentalism in Hermeticism

Understand Mentalism in The Kybalion, the difference between Universal Mind and individual mind, and the actual limits of mental creation.

Read article Human figure before a symbolic cosmos representing the union among God, the universe, and consciousness in Hermeticism

What is Hermeticism and what are its main teachings?

Understand Hermeticism, its ancient texts, its history, its main teachings, and the differences between the Corpus Hermeticum and The Kybalion.

Read article Two complementary forces forming a new figure that represents generation and creation on different planes

The principle of Gender in Hermeticism

Understand the principle of Gender in The Kybalion, how Masculine and Feminine participate in creation and why they do not define social roles.

Read article A pendulum moving between two positions that represent the cycles and compensation of the principle of Rhythm

The Principle of Rhythm in Hermeticism

Understand the principle of Rhythm in The Kybalion, the movement between poles, neutralization and the meaning of compensation without promises of control.

Read article Hermes before Poimandres contemplating the creation of the cosmos and the spiritual origin of the human being

Poimandres: the creation of the universe and the spiritual origin of the human being

Understand Poimandres' vision of creation, the origin of Anthropos, the dual human nature, and the path of return to the divine source.

Read article Three symbolic planes connected by corresponding forms that preserve their differences

The principle of Correspondence in Hermeticism

Understand the Principle of Correspondence, the relationship among the physical, mental, and spiritual planes, and the limits of analogy.

Read article Human figure between two extremes connected by a continuous scale representing the Principle of Polarity

The principle of Polarity in Hermeticism

Understand the Principle of Polarity in The Kybalion, how opposites can differ in degree, and which limits prevent improper equivalences.

Read article Hermes Trismegistus among Greek and Egyptian symbols representing the union of Hermes and Thoth

Who was Hermes Trismegistus?

Learn about Hermes Trismegistus, his origin as a legendary and literary figure, the texts attributed to him and his importance to Hermeticism.

Read article Seven symbolic circles connected around a central figure representing the seven Hermetic laws

The seven hermetic laws: origin, meaning and overview

Learn about the seven Hermetic laws presented by The Kybalion, the meaning of each principle and how they work together.

Read article Emerald Tablet among symbols of the Sun, Moon, heaven and earth

Emerald Tablet and the meaning of “as above, so below”

Learn about the origin of the Emerald Tablet and understand unity, correspondence, alchemical symbols and the movement between above and below.

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