Hermetic Principles
The Principle of Vibration
This principle teaches us that all is in motion, nothing is at rest. Everything moves; everything vibrates with its own rate of vibration. Everything is in a constant state of movement and change. Obj...
The Principle of Correspondence
This principle teaches us that “As above, so below. As within, so without.” We do exist on all planes—the astral/spiritual, energetic, and physical—so this principle is a lesson in perspective. When m...
The Seven Hermetic Principles
Here are the seven classic Hermetic principles. I kept them as straightforward as possible. The Principle of Mentalism This is the first principle. It states that “all is mind”—that everything exists ...
The Principle of Cause and Effect
This principle illustrates that there are no coincidences; nothing happens by chance. Chance is a name for an unrecognized law. I have seen this explained this way: “There are many planes of causation...
The Principle of Gender
This principle is simply the law of polarity put in action. Masculine and feminine principles are always at work in the world, whether we recognize them or not. We are all a blending of both masculine...
The Principle of Rhythm
This principle teaches us that everything flows and all things are in some way circular or cyclical. In order for our magick to be most effective, we must work with the natural rhythms of the seasons,...
Seven Hermetic Principles
The Principle of Polarity This principle shows us that everything is relative to something else—all things have an opposite, and all things are dual. Poverty is at one end of the scale and wealth is a...