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An occult classic Since its first publication in 1908, The Kybalion, Hermetic Philosophy by Three Initiates, has been in constant demand by students and investigators of the Secret Doctrines. It is a modern addition to the body of work devoted to Hermes Trismegistus, an icon of ancient teachings that reveal the path to self transformation. In this revised edition, we have corrected many editorial issues inherent within the original text, creating a clearer presentation of the book's message:The Seven Hermetic Principles, or axioms:• Principle of Mentalism• Principle of Correspondence• Principle of Vibration• Principle of Polarity• Principle of Rhythm• Principle of Cause and Effect• Principle of GenderThese principles complement other Hermetic teachings and provide a foundation for your own spiritual awakening. As the book states, "The lips of wisdom are closed, except to the ears of understanding".

This is an illustrated edition of an occult classic, with an intriguing and thought-provoking foreword by Summum. Since 1908, The Kybalion has served as a study of basic Hermetic teachings that outline an ageless wisdom and touch upon the inner workings of nature. In ancient times and even today, these teachings were not understood by the lay person, but were readily understood by students, after the axioms and principles had been explained and exemplified by the Hermetic Initiates and Masters to their Neophytes.

"The purpose of this work is not the enunciation of any special philosophy or doctrine, but rather is to give to the students a statement of the Truth that will serve to reconcile the many bits of occult knowledge that they may have acquired, but which are apparently opposed to each other and which often serve to discourage and disgust the beginner in the study. Our intent is not to erect a new Temple of Knowledge, but rather to place in the hands of the student a Master-Key with which he may open the many inner doors in the Temple of Mystery through the main portals he has already entered." -- The Kybalion

Illustrations in the print editions are black and white. Illustrations in the ebook (epub) are color.

The most popular occult work of the twentieth centuryThe Kybalion has long fascinated readers with its exploration of hermetic wisdom. Credited to the mysterious Three Initiates, The Kybalion is an esoteric classic that has remained popular since its initial publication in 1908. The book explores the Seven Hermetic Principles—including the Principles of Causation, Mental Transmutation, and Polarity—and the philosophies it contains became founding ideas in the New Thought movement.This edition of the original text is the latest title in the Essential Wisdom Library, which brings sacred wisdom, both ancient and modern, to today’s audience. It includes a new introduction to frame the historical context and importance of the text, along with an updated, modern design.The Kybalion is a perfect resource and a key source of wisdom for the growing wave of readers interested in the occult and esoteric.

The Book of Hermetica is the definitive collection of the most pivotal texts of hermetic wisdom. It includes the three most critical books in the cannon— Corpus Hermeticum, The Emerald Tablet, and The Kybalion.Corpus Hermeticum and The Emerald Tablet are both attributed to Hermes Trismegistus and were written between 100-300 BCE. These works form the foundation of hermetic wisdom, expounding on philosophy, religion, magic, and alchemy. The Kybalion was written much later, in the 20th century, and explores the seven basic hermetic principles. Faithfully reproduced in The Book of Hermetica, these esoteric writings have inspired great minds throughout the ages—everyone from Newton and Milton to Leonardo da Vinci and Jung—and modern readers will find their pages equally fascinating.The Book of Hermetica is the perfect introduction to the mysteries of hermeticism and essential reading for anyone interested in understanding western mystical thought through the ages.

A concise exposition of Hermetic philosophy, presenting the foundational principles attributed to the tradition of ancient Egyptian and Greek esoteric thought.

The Kybalion sets forth a series of seven principles said to govern mental, spiritual, and material reality, including correspondence, vibration, polarity, rhythm, cause and effect, and gender. Framed as a modern articulation of older Hermetic teachings, the work offers a structured account of these concepts, emphasising their application to both inward discipline and the interpretation of experience. Its language is direct and systematic, presenting philosophical ideas in a compact and accessible form.

First published in 1908 under the pseudonym "Three Initiates," the text occupies a central place within the development of modern metaphysical and New Thought literature. While drawing upon earlier traditions associated with Hermes Trismegistus, it reflects the intellectual currents of its time, translating esoteric ideas into a form suited to early twentieth-century readers. The work continues to be widely read as an introduction to Hermetic philosophy and as a concise statement of a particular strand of metaphysical thought.