HERMETICISM
The Kybalion
The Kybalion (full title: The Kybalion: A Study of the Hermetic Philosophy of Ancient Egypt and Greece) is a book originally published in 1908 by "The Three Initiates" that purports to convey the teachings of Hermes Trismegistus.
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The 7 Hermetic Principles
1. The Principle of Mentalism
"The All is Mind; the Universe is Mental." —The Kybalion
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The principle of mentalism states that the universe is akin to a mental projection, which is all about using your thoughts to shape your reality.
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2. The Principle of Correspondence
"As above, so below; as below, so above." —The Kybalion
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It's closely related to the Principle of Mentalism and states that what we hold in our thoughts and mind will become our reality. It explains the many planes of existence, including those of lower and higher vibrational frequencies and how they're connected.
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3.The Principle of Vibration
"Nothing rests; everything moves; everything vibrates." —The Kybalion
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The idea of "vibes" has been around a long, long time. The Principle of Vibration states that all things, both physical matter and spiritual energy, hold a certain vibration. Basic science tells us atoms are in constant motion, as is the universe itself. Even our hearts, as they beat, give off different vibrations depending on our emotional state. And when we're "vibing high," we're able to avoid low-level frequencies that don't serve us.
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4. The Principle of Polarity
"Everything is dual; everything has poles; everything has its pair of opposites; like and unlike are the same; opposites are identical in nature but different in degree; extremes meet; all truths are but half-truths; all paradoxes may be reconciled." —The Kybalion
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The principle of polarity explains that seemingly opposite things are actually one and the same at varying degrees. A simple example of this is hot and cold. Cold is just the absence of heat, and they're both one thing: temperature. Physical matter and spiritual energy are the same thing, with spiritual energy vibrating at a much higher level, such that it can't be perceived by our senses. Love and hate are two ways of experiencing the same thing, a relationship toward something. This is the foundation of alchemy, or the ability to "transmute" your experiences at will.
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5. The Principle of Rhythm
"Everything flows, out and in; everything has its tides; all things rise and fall; the pendulum-swing manifests in everything; the measure of the swing to the right is the measure of the swing to the left; rhythm compensates." —The Kybalion
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The Principle of Rhythm states that between the opposing poles, there exists an inherent rhythm. The tides move in and out. We inhale and exhale. Everything is in motion. Nature has its seasons and so, too, do we. Understanding this principle allows us to recognize our life's—and the universe's—natural rhythms, so we can actually work with them rather than having them working against us.
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6. The Principle of Cause & Effect
"Every cause has its effect; every effect has its cause; everything happens according to law; chance is but a name for law not recognized; there are many planes of causation, but nothing escapes the law." —The Kybalion
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7. The Principle of Gender
"Gender is in everything; everything has its masculine and feminine principles; gender manifests on all planes." —The Kybalion
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The Principle of Gender states that all things have masculine and feminine qualities. Yes, the two sexes can be thought of as a physical manifestation of this principle, but as we're all coming to understand, on an internal level, all of us hold both energies. (Think the left and right brain.)
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Masculine and feminine energy exists in not only the physical plane, but the mental and spiritual plane as well. The unity of these two energies is essential for creation, and when one has a balance of both, they're better able to apply all of the principles together for maximum benefit.
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The 7 Hermetic Principles, also known as Natural Law, which are applicable anywhere and everywhere in the world regardless of race, language or religion.
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