#Hermeticism

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christianity is basically the OG leftist movement that got co-opted. rome converting to christianity was like if unions got super popular and amazon did an advertising campaign praising unions but changed none of their policies. like this weird “western civilization-christian values” stuff is just roman values. which was exactly what christianity was rebelling against.

[jareckiworld]

Julia Curyło — Lion Devouring the Sun (oil on canvas, 2022)

[nous-teleios]

Don't let modernity take the magic out of your life. Allow yourself to see the world as a beautiful place, a place you belong in, one that you were made for.

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[reality-nihilism]

Caricature of Louis XIV, the "Sun King," de Louis Le Grand, 1691 (mezzotint) (b/w photo), Dusart, Cornelis & Gole, Jacob (1660–1737).

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THOTH

egyptian god of writing, wisdom, magic and the moon

[renegade-hierophant]

Sphinx of Pharaoh Amenemhat III (Imn-m-ḥꜣt, “Amun is in the front,” 12th dynasty, ruled 1829-1799 BCE), who would become divinized and worshipped in the Fayyum lake region of Egypt well into the Greco-Roman period and known in Greek as Poimandres (Ποιμάνδρης), from Egyptian pr-ꜥꜣ (ni)-mꜣꜥt-rꜥ, “Pharaoh of the Ma’at of Ra,” which was his ruling throne name.

In the Fayyum there are statues of him standing together with the god Thoth (Greek Hermes) next to a larger statue of Sobek (Suchos), the primordial deity.

[ceremonialmagick]

The Warburg library and its massive occult book collection is now open to the public! It is the home of Lady Frieda Harris´ Thoth Tarot paintings and other artwork related to Aleister Crowley and the Golden Dawn.

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or like arts and crafts or something

[poorbrokemess]

✨️psst, if you like Bruno, you'll really like Zero. Whom I need help with financially. Donations needed. Check post on Zero (hes all white guys, go look)✨️

Me - *knowing I can't bother Bruno until he settles in, after his first home feed, then settle. I'll be able to interact more. But still just talking to him at his tank softly*

But look at him 😍

He stays mostly in his hides. But he loves to come out and sun on the stick. He didn't have a stick big enough to do that on in his store tank. He seems to love it.

I'm glad he isn't scared. Even his coil isn't very **tight**

Waffles was terrified and never did anything at all. Looked so skinny compared to Bruno. Who's a year younger than Waffles. Idk but Bruno gets his first home feed on Friday ✨️🥲

PS I think Bruno is a girl 🫠

[nous-teleios]

The beauty of divination

[olis-inkwell-symposium]

5 Occult Concepts That Explain the World Better Than Science

Throughout my extensive research into occult philosophy, I’ve been fortunate to gain a ton of knowledge that has truly enriched my understanding of the world. This journey has been deeply personal, as it has allowed me to explore the hidden corners of my mind and connect with a broader spiritual and philosophical landscape.

What I’ve come to realize during this time is profound: if the world weren’t so rigid and complex, we could all live and practice our lives in such diverse and meaningful ways that are truly personalized to our unique needs and desires. This realization has inspired me to seek out a more balanced and harmonious existence, one that embraces the individuality and creativity that lie within each of us. It’s also motivated me to share this knowledge with you all, hoping to spark a similar sense of wonder and empowerment in your own lives!

Now don’t get me wrong; science is brilliant at breaking things down—atoms, ecosystems, the expansion of the universe. It gives us answers, solutions, and a framework to navigate the physical world. But let’s be honest: science often trips over itself when trying to explain the messy, intangible, and deeply human parts of existence.

The cracks where logic doesn’t fit? That’s where the occult slips in. Occult philosophy thrives on the edges of understanding. It doesn’t just ask “how”—it asks “why,” “what if,” and “what does this mean for me?” While science maps reality in clean, objective terms, the occult dives into the subjective, the mysterious, and the uncomfortable truths that can’t be measured in a lab.

Here are five esoteric concepts that, in their raw and provocative nature, offer a far more compelling explanation of the world than science ever could:

1. As Above, So Below: The Reflective Nature of Reality

This phrase is a cornerstone of hermetic philosophy, a cryptic little mantra that implies the micro mirrors the macro, and vice versa. In simpler terms: the structure of the universe can be seen in the structure of a single human life.

Science has its own version of this idea in fractals and self-similarity across scales—patterns that replicate endlessly from the molecular level to the cosmic. But where science stops at structure, the occult digs deeper.

As above, so below isn’t just a reflection of patterns; it’s a commentary on how everything—your struggles, desires, and choices—ties into larger systems. Your internal chaos mirrors societal chaos. A broken relationship might reflect a deeper imbalance in your worldview. It’s not just poetic metaphor; it’s a map for self-awareness.

When science shrugs at the meaning of human patterns, the occult says, Look closer. What’s happening out there is happening in here, too.

2. The Law of Correspondence: Connection Beyond Logic

Occult philosophy insists that nothing exists in isolation. Every force, event, or idea has a counterpart. Correspondence suggests that unrelated things—symbols, objects, emotions—are part of an invisible web of connection. You lose something important, and suddenly, you’re flooded with strange coincidences that feel almost intentional.

What science brushes off as statistical anomalies, the occult embraces as part of the design. For example, synchronicity—the idea that unrelated events can feel meaningfully connected—is often dismissed by science as cognitive bias.

Yet, anyone who’s experienced these “coincidences” knows they carry a weight science can’t quantify. Correspondence doesn’t just explain why these events happen; it dares to ask what they mean. It argues that your personal reality is shaped not just by physical actions but by symbols, metaphors, and the unseen forces tying them all together.

3. The Hermetic Principle of Polarity: Duality Without Simplicity

In science, opposites are defined by contrast: positive and negative, light and dark, heat and cold. The occult, however, sees polarity not as opposition but as two ends of the same spectrum. Hot and cold, for instance, are both expressions of temperature; they’re not enemies, just different manifestations of the same underlying force.

The principle of polarity teaches that extremes are always interconnected. Love and hate, joy and grief—they aren’t separate forces battling for dominance. They’re two expressions of the same energy. This doesn’t just help explain emotional complexity; it’s a tool for navigating life. Feeling overwhelmed by fear?

Polarity suggests that courage isn’t its opposite—it’s a reframing of the same energy. Science is great at measuring extremes, but it struggles with the liminal space between them. The occult lives in that in-between, showing how the line between opposites is much thinner than it seems.

4. The Rule of Threefold Return: Consequence Beyond Physics

Karma often gets watered down into a pop-culture idea of “what goes around comes around.” But the occult’s threefold law takes it further, suggesting that every action—good, bad, or indifferent—comes back with amplified force.

Cast harm into the world, and harm returns not as punishment but as a natural ripple of that consequence. Put good into the world, and its return carries exponential weight. Science traditionally examines phenomena through straightforward cause-and-effect relationships, often focusing on linear progressions where one event leads directly to another.

However, it often struggles to capture the complex and layered nature of our decisions, which can produce effects that multiply and interact in unexpected ways. Our actions as humans don't just create simple, predictable outcomes; they can initiate chains of events that grow in complexity and impact over time, creating a web of consequences that are difficult to predict or quantify using standard scientific methods.

Why does a single act of kindness resonate so deeply? Why does unchecked anger spiral into unforeseen consequences? The occult’s perspective on consequences isn’t moralistic; it’s mechanical. This concept is as much about accountability as it is about empowerment. It forces you to think beyond the immediate result of your actions, asking: What are the ripples I’m setting in motion?

5. The Alchemical Process: Transformation as a Cycle

Alchemy is often reduced to the pursuit of turning lead into gold—a quaint historical footnote in science’s evolution. But true alchemy was never just about metal. It was—and still is—a philosophy of transformation. Lead and gold are metaphors for the self. The base material (lead) represents the parts of you that are raw, unformed, and heavy. Gold is the refined self—lighter, brighter, and forged through struggle.

Science can tell you how cells regenerate, how the brain processes trauma, how habits form. But alchemy explains the why behind transformation. It frames struggle not as a problem to be solved but as an integral part of growth.

Calcination, dissolution, and coagulation form the stages of a chemical journey that mirrors the human experience of transformation and self-discovery. The process begins with calcination, a fiery purification that strips away the unnecessary, burning away the dross to reveal the essential core beneath. This is a time of intense reflection, where one begins to cast aside the illusions and impurities accumulated over time.

Next comes dissolution, a stage of deep introspection where old structures and beliefs are broken down. It is a time for letting go of outdated habits and ideas, much like dissolving bonds that once seemed unbreakable. This phase requires courage, as it involves dismantling one's protective barriers, leaving behind comfort zones to explore the unfamiliar.

Finally, there's coagulation, the phase of reconstruction. Here, from the remnants of the past, something new and robust is forged. It's the alchemical rebirth, where a person emerges transformed, having integrated the lessons learned from the previous stages. This rebuilding is not simply a return to the original state, but an evolution into an entity more aligned with one’s true self.

Through each stage, the journey can be deeply personal, reflecting a unique path of self-awareness and growth. Calcination, dissolution, and coagulation are not merely chemical stages but serve as a profound blueprint for personal evolution, guiding one towards a deeper understanding of themselves and the world around them.

This transformative cycle encourages embracing change, fostering resilience, and celebrating the unfolding of a renewed identity. Where science provides explanations, alchemy offers profound meaning. It asserts that transformation isn’t merely possible—it’s inevitable, provided you’re willing to endure the transformative fire.

Why the Occult Makes You Ask Better Questions

Science excels at answers. It gives us the tools, cures, and frameworks to navigate the tangible. But answers, for all their value, are useless without the right questions. This is where the occult shines. It doesn’t care about tidy conclusions; it cares about pulling you deeper into the unknown, daring you to challenge what you think you understand.

Occult principles don’t aim to replace science—they simply just… fill in its gaps. They explain not just the mechanics of life but the meaning, the purpose, the strange and chaotic connections that defy logic.

They don’t seek to fix the world; they ask what the world is asking of you. And sometimes, just by asking the right question; life is far more enjoyable than always trying to find the answers.

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𝑩𝒐𝒐𝒌 𝒐𝒇 𝑶𝒓𝒐𝒅𝒖𝒕𝒉: 𝑬𝒗𝒐𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑺𝒖𝒏 𝑰𝑽

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Sunhead, 2022

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Witchy Library!

PSA to any of my occult darlings! Here's an e-library archive I found while cleaning out my likes

Subjects range from hermeticism and alchemy, to yoga, mythology, hypnosis, witchcraft, enochian magick and more. Go nuts 🔮

[hermeticphoenix]

The Realm of the Bodhisattvas and Emptiness

The realm of the bodhisattvas is located in the higher regions of the spiritual universe. Unlike the realm of the deities, the realm of the bodhisattvas has very clear and pure energies. The same energy could make a person a thousand times more alive. It is also full of joy, celebration, wisdom, and compassion.

Bodhisattvas in Mahayana Buddhism are believed to be entities who delayed Nirvana to help those who needed help. Each bodhisattva is unique and has specific goals. Some bodhisattvas focus on helping non-human entities in higher dimensions, while others incarnate physically in the human realm.

The realm of the bodhisattvas is vast, and each region has a lesson to share, even from the smallest plant to the largest landscapes. It may seem strange to many people, but you do not have to go to the bodhisattva realm to experience the same thing. We can learn from nature, for example, as physical human beings.

The bodhisattvas have radiant and pure energy, much different from that of a deity. They also have very light and airy bodies, but they can change their form, although they have an original form that represents their qualities. But even their original form is changing.

Bodhisattvas also have an interesting aspect, which turned out to be connected to emptiness. This is also written in the Heart Sutra. In the essence of wisdom, there is emptiness. It can be challenging to understand but it is also somewhat paradoxical to some extent. But the ultimate reality is indeed emptiness, and within this emptiness, everything is possible and has full potential.

Once, a bodhisattva came to me and shared an important message to purify one’s energy. The bodhisattva said to always speak the truth, but humbly; to do good things, but not expect anything in return, and to be generous, but not take it to extremes. To do positive actions, one must do it wholeheartedly, aligning the mind with the wisdom of goodness, regardless of who you are helping. But use discernment, a highly valuable trait, to know whether the act of helping would be beneficial to a situation and to know the right person, place, time, and which action to take.

After connecting with the bodhisattvas, one can experience a sense of bliss, peace, and complete contentment. The bodhisattvas are already satisfied, for they do not form any attachments to anything they do. They are compassionate, but they also recognize the role of karma in everyone’s lives. They are wise, but they do not adhere to limiting belief systems. If human beings learn the power of emptiness, they can easily reach their goals, understand their desires, and eventually reach a higher consciousness.

Disclaimer: The views presented in this article are based on a hermetic perspective and may vary from traditional Buddhist beliefs.