The seven Hermetic principles are at the heart of the philosophical system known as Hermeticism, and can be traced back to at least ancient Egypt. In this article we are going to explore these seven principles and how they can be applied to our lives.<\/p>\n
The seven Hermetic principles are Mentalism, Correspondence, Vibration, Polarity, Rhythm, Cause & Effect, and Gender. Together, these principles provide a full understanding of the dynamics that govern the universe. By working with these principles, one can obtain mastery over their own existence. <\/strong><\/p>\n
\u201cThe principles of truth are seven; He who knows these, understandingly, possesses the magic key before whose touch all the doors of the temple fly open<\/em>.\u201d \u2013 The Kyballion<\/p>\n
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1. The Principle of Mentalism<\/h2>\n
The All is mind; The Universe in Mental<\/em><\/h4>\n
This principle states that everything in the universe consists of thought, and is created by thought. In other words, \u201cAll is Mind\u201d. \u00a0Everything that exists, whether in the physical universe, or as abstract concepts or pure energy, which you could call \u201cthe All\u201d, is made of spirit, which itself is the product of a universal living mind. This universal mind is in all things, even ourselves. And like the universal mind which creates all that is, we create our lives and our reality by our thoughts.<\/p>\n
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Realizing that all is mind means we must choose construct the inner-workings of our mind with proper reverence of its importance. Like a garden we must water the thoughts in our mind, and pluck out the weeds, We use the power of focused thought and visualization to change our reality and manifest what we desire. By mastering our thoughts, we gain mastery over our experience of life, as the keys to the mental nature of the universe become available to us.<\/p>\n
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2. The Principle of Correspondence<\/h2>\n
As above so below, as below, so above<\/em><\/h4>\n
The famous phrase, created by Hermes, beautifully sums up this principle. There are infinite planes of reality which are all a reflection of each other, and are all interconnected. What is true on one plane is also true on all planes of existence.<\/p>\n
For example, the planets orbiting around the sun bears resemblance to an atom and its surrounding electrons. The swirling Fibonacci patterns seen in global weather trends mirror the growth patterns of small plants, just on a vastly different scale.<\/p>\n
A true understanding of the axiom of correspondence opens up a far greater understanding of the laws which govern reality. The many planes of existence that are beyond our ability to perceive become understandable to us, as we know that they are a reflection of the planes that we do perceive. What happens on the inside also happens on the outside. What we think and feel manifests in the external circumstances of our lives. To read more about the meaning of As Above, So Below click here.<\/a><\/p>\n