The best introduction to Hermeticism for beginners and adepts alike, this definitive edition of one of esoteric literature's classics explores principles relevant to any religious, spiritual, or magical tradition. It outlines the Hermetic principles and then examines them in depth, offering direct quotations from the source material, followed by clear explanations. In 1908, the anonymous authors known as "Three Initiates" prepared this concise and engaging edition of the master's teachings. The identity of the Three Initiates has been the subject of much secrecy and rumor since The Kybalion first appeared at the beginning of the twentieth. This guide offers a modern interpretation of Hermetic doctrine, distilling its teachings into seven compelling principles that can be applied to self-development in daily life.įor centuries, the legendary Egyptian man-god Hermes Trismegistus-regarded as the father of astrology, alchemy, and other magical arts-inspired writers and readers of occult literature. The book explores the Seven Hermetic Principlesincluding the Principles of Causation, Mental Transmutation, and Polarityand the philosophies it contains became founding ideas in the New Thought movement. The precepts of their philosophy remained shrouded in secrecy for more than 2,000 years, clouded by obscure language and dense allegories. Credited to the mysterious Three Initiates, The Kybalion is an esoteric classic that has remained popular since its initial publication in 1908. Rather than converting base metals into gold, Hermetic alchemists focused on elevating their mental forces to a higher level.
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