The Seven Hermetic Principles

Sacred Meadow Circle Virtual Gathering Discussion Summary:

Thank you to those who were able to attend the Sacred Meadow Circle Virtual Gathering with the suggested topic of discussion about Demonology.

The group led a discussion on the hermetic principles and their connection to modern magical practices. We explained the historical roots of hermeticism and outlined several fundamental magickal laws, including the law of attraction and the law of cause and effect. Participants contributed by sharing their knowledge of the Kybalion, a text written by anonymous authors known as The Three Initiates which explores these principles. The discussion touched on how different traditions see similar aspects in different characters, mentioning the connection to Thoth from Egyptian mythology.

We discussed the principles of magick, focusing on mentalism, correspondence, vibration, polarity, rhythm, and cause and effect. They explored how these principles relate to reality creation, energy patterns, and natural cycles, with Bryan sharing examples from mediumship sessions and ancient Egyptian technology. A Participant contributed insights about vibration patterns in sand and water, and discussed historical cycles from a book called "The Fourth Turning" which describes 80-100 year cycles of world history.

The group discussed the principle of cause and effect, explaining how people can use this principle to change their mindset from being victims of circumstances to being conscious creators of desired outcomes. We described how negative causes typically lead to negative effects, and how changing one's wording and perspective can help manifest positive results. The conversation then shifted to the principle of gender, where Bryan explained how everything has masculine and feminine properties and aspects, using examples like the sun and moon, and tools like chalices and athames in ceremonial practices. Participants contributed examples of gender principles in architecture, including the Vatican's obelisk and dome, and Washington D.C.'s monuments, before the discussion concluded with a brief exploration of how these hermetic principles have been passed down through traditions like Freemasonry, Wicca, and the Golden Dawn.

Bryan discussed how modern Wiccans are more eclectic in their practices, drawing from different traditions rather than following strict traditions, which leads to varied interpretations even within the same covendom. He explained how Wiccan principles are being increasingly supported by scientific discoveries, citing examples like the principle of vibration and polarity. The conversation concluded with a discussion about how aligned thoughts create power, both in community settings and in magickal practices, with insights shared about Dolores Cannon's teachings on co-creation by a participant in the group.

We then discussed the Seven Hermetic Principles and their application to magickal practice and personal development. We explained how these principles, including mentalism, correspondence, and cause and effect, can be used as tools to understand energy, change mindset, and improve spell work. Bryan emphasized that while these principles are often referred to as "laws," they are based on observation rather than strict governance, and he provided examples of how practitioners can apply these concepts to their magical practices. The group discussed magickal principles and their origins, with participants expressing newfound appreciation for the source of these principles after previously applying them without knowing their origins. Bryan explained that these principles are compiled guidelines that can be interpreted in different ways, using polarity as an example of how different perspectives can lead to varying interpretations. The discussion included examples of how cause and effect principles manifest in both magickal practices and real-world success stories, with participants sharing stories about famous people manifesting success, for example, through writing a million-dollar check to themselves as a symbolic gesture.

The conversation concluded with agreed plans to potentially discuss the laws of magick in a future meeting.

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