Today, we’ll explore the Hermetic principles that govern our existence and how they influence our understanding of the universe.

Based on the book “The Kybalion”, published in 1908 by the Yogi Publication Society under the pseudonym "The Three Initiates", these teachings are considered the essence of Hermeticism, traditionally attributed to Hermes Trismegistus, a central figure in the Hermetic schools of Ancient Egypt and Ancient Greece. These ideas became pillars of the New Thought Movement in the 1910s. The book outlines seven fundamental principles that govern everything in the universe, and these are the ones we’ll discuss below.

  1. The Principle of Mentalism
    "THE ALL is MIND; the Universe is Mental."

This principle teaches that everything in the universe is, at its core, a mental creation of THE ALL, which is an Infinite and Universal Spirit. The universe, its parts, and all beings are manifestations of this Supreme Mind, with which we are constantly interacting. This principle helps us understand how energy, matter, and natural forces are ultimately subordinated to the domain of mind, being, in the final analysis, mental in nature.

  1. The Principle of Correspondence
    "As above, so below; as below, so above."

This principle states that there is a correspondence between the laws and phenomena of different planes of existence. What happens on one plane reflects on others, allowing us to understand paradoxes and mysteries of nature. For ancient Hermetists, this principle was a key to accessing a deeper understanding of reality, revealing that the laws governing life, the cosmos, and the spirit are interconnected.

  1. The Principle of Vibration
    "Nothing rests; everything moves; everything vibrates."

Everything in the universe is in constant motion, vibrating at different frequencies. This principle is supported by modern science, which observes that matter, energy, and even mind and spirit are in states of vibration. By understanding this principle, we can learn to control our own vibrations and those around us, promoting harmony and balance.

  1. The Principle of Polarity
    "Everything is dual; everything has poles; everything has its opposite; the same and the different are the same; opposites are identical in nature, but different in degree."

This principle explains that everything has two poles or opposing aspects, and that these opposites are, in fact, extremes of the same thing, differentiated only by degrees. Understanding this polarity allows us to reconcile paradoxes and change our own polarity, whether physical, mental, or emotional. It shows that the difference between things is ultimately a matter of intensity or frequency.

  1. The Principle of Rhythm
    "Everything flows out and in; everything has its tides; all things rise and fall."

In this principle, we learn that everything in the universe follows cycles of rising and falling, a continuous flow that manifests in every aspect of reality. The movement of attraction and repulsion, the ebb and flow, is like the oscillation of a pendulum, but always compensating for imbalances. By understanding this rhythm, we can navigate life's challenges with greater serenity, knowing that the tides always return.

  1. The Principle of Cause and Effect
    "Every cause has its effect; every effect has its cause; everything happens according to law."

This principle reminds us that nothing happens by chance. Every action has a consequence, and every consequence has a cause. Nothing escapes the Law, and everything that occurs in the universe can be explained by this chain of causes and effects. Understanding this principle allows us to realize that, ultimately, we are creating our reality, whether consciously or unconsciously.

  1. The Principle of Gender
    "Gender is in everything; everything has its masculine and feminine principles."

The final principle reveals that gender, in its broadest sense, is present in all things. The masculine and feminine principles are not limited to human beings but manifest in all forms of existence. This principle of duality is responsible for creation, regeneration, and transformation, and understanding it allows us to better comprehend the process of creation on all planes of life.

These seven Hermetic principles offer a holistic and profound view of reality, inviting us to understand the interconnection between all aspects of life and the universe. By internalizing these teachings, we can begin to perceive the harmony and order that govern the world around us, bringing more clarity, balance, and consciousness to our everyday existence.

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