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Free Will
It might be said that within the limits of the intelligent direction of the intelligent man, there is free will, as far as activity in the human kingdom is concerned. Where no mind activity is present, and where there is no power to discriminate, to analyse and to choose, there is no free will. Within the vaster processes of the Plan, however, as it includes the entire planetary evolution, there is, for the tiny unit, man, no free will. He is subject, for instance, to what we call...
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The Quintessence of the Body, Soul, and Spirit and it's Harmonious Development
Understanding oneself and the meaning of existence can be achieved through deep introspection. The human brain, like a well-constructed eye, allows for profound thought and contemplation. It is the ultimate masterpiece of the intricately designed human body. Comparing the brains of different animals, it becomes clear that the human brain is significantly larger and plays a unique role in deep thinking. However, there are misconceptions about the value of deep contemplation, with some...
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The Corporeal and Soul Being of Man
The Corporeal Aspect
A basic and surface level of understanding the human body can be acquired through our physical senses. In this regard, the process of observing it is no different from how we come to understand other objects that we perceive through our senses. Just as we study minerals, plants, and animals, so too can we study the nature of man, which is intricately connected to these other three forms of existence. Like minerals, he constructs and builds his body using the raw...
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Introduction to Spiritual Worlds Beyond the Capacities of our Physical Senses
There is no other period in history that is as intriguing to those who observe society from a distance as that which is of this current present age. It may seem as though there is an constant ongoing conflict between enlightenment and ignorance, between outdated notions and fresh, innovative concepts. Furthermore, there is an ongoing struggle between individuals who lack the willpower to make a difference in the world and those who possess a vibrant and active force, determined to bring...
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The Existence of Higher Human Faculties
"Throughout human evolution, mankind has become overly focused on reason, neglecting the importance of intuition. However, in order to achieve true intellectual and emotional harmony, we must recognize and embrace the power of our higher intuitive faculties. As intelligent beings, we are confronted with the mystery of our existence and the limited understanding of the forces that brought us into being, including the origin and source of conscious intelligence.
To attain a deeper...
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The Development and Evolution of Intellectualism and Spiritual Science
The early stages of organized life operated instinctively, lacking the intellectual capacity to shape and guide their actions. However, the force of Universal Life directs their movement in harmony with their inherent nature, just as water propels a waterwheel. Nevertheless, as these people gathered experience through encounters with hunger, adversaries, and the overall struggle for survival, their brainpower gradually emerged. With the development of the brain, the entire nervous system...
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The First Horoscopes
*Replica of the Venus Tablet of Ammisaduqa 1650 BCE
For countless generations, the religious leaders of Mesopotamia, residing in the region known as the "land between the rivers," were engaged in the diligent observation of the celestial bodies. With great care, they documented their findings on clay tablets, fervently seeking to decipher the enigmatic desires of their divine deities. This ancient practice of astrology has an extensive history, tracing back to the earliest days...
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Vulcan of the Alchemists
According to alchemists, the Vulcan represents the power of fire -that can be used to turn base metals into gold or to purify the soul. For alchemists, the Vulcan is a symbol of the transformative power of fire and its ability to change and purify the world around and within us. In addition to its symbolic significance, the Vulcan of the Alchemists is also associated with practical alchemical techniques. For example, alchemists would use furnaces to generate heat and transform metals, and...
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The Occult Science of Kabbalah
Kabbalah serves as the foundation for all aspects of human knowledge and creativity, encompassing religion, science, philosophy, and art. Through Gnosis, we gain insight into the intricate structures that govern existence, revealing the complex interplay between matter and energy. Kabbalah provides a comprehensive understanding of the workings of the universe, from the smallest to the largest scales. Despite being classified as a science, philosophy, art, and religion, Kabbalah is...
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Empedocles Invents the Four Elements
Pythagoras' mystical approach to mathematics had a significant impact, but it did not receive much acceptance among the bustling community of ancient Greek philosophy. During this era, most philosophers believed that there was a single fundamental origin from which everything else in the world stemmed. However, many of them argued that this origin had to be a tangible substance. For example, Thales of Miletus claimed that water was the source, while Heraclitus believed it was fire. Each...
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The Journey of Pythagoras from Samos to Crotona
During the sixth century BCE, Crotona, a Greek colonial city located in southern Italy, was a flourishing and prosperous city that drew immigrants from various parts of the Greek world. Among them was a man named Pythagoras, who arrived in the city during the latter half of the century and became more famous than any of the other immigrants. Pythagoras' arrival in Crotona marked the beginning of the history of occultism in the western world.
Pythagoras was born in Samos,...
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Introduction to the History of the Occult
Throughout human history and across various cultures, traditions, and belief systems that are considered "occult" in Western societies (such as amulets, divinations, and spiritism etc), most of their practices have always just been considered a part of normal everyday life. For instance, if one were to visit a Shinto shrine in Japan or a traditional African temple, they would witness rituals and practices that would typically be classified as occultism in the West. These practices are not...
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Intro to Ancient Magic
As long as there have been humans, there has been magic. Early people believed that as soon as they became conscious of their surroundings, that it was inhabited by Spirits - whose assistance they sought to have influence over, either directly through shamans (who they believed to travel into the spirit world) or through art. It's believed that early people painted and modeled animals on cave walls because they felt doing so would grant them magical control over their environment and world....
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The Aether and it's Quintessence to all Energy
“ÆTHER, in esotericism, is the very quintessence of all possible energy, and it is certainly to this universal agent (composed of many agents) that all the manifestations of energy in the material, psychic and spiritual worlds are due.” -Helena Petrovna Blavatsky - The Secret Doctrine
Æthereal comes from Latin aether "the upper pure, bright air; sky, firmament," from Greek aither "upper air; bright, purer air; the sky" (opposed to aer "the lower air"), from aithein "to burn,...
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Geomancy: A Guide to the Ancient Art of Earth Divination
What is geomancy? Geomancy is an ancient art of divination and knowledge of the earth. The word "geomancy" comes from the Greek words geo (earth) and manteia (divination) which means "divination by earth."
Geomancy was practiced by people from all social classes. It was one of the most popular forms of divination throughout Africa and Europe, particularly during the Middle Ages and the Renaissance.
How does geomancy work? One way geomancy works is by drawing a random symbol from a bag...
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