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Arcane Class: HERMETIC MAGE
Arcane Class: HERMETIC MAGE
Credits
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© 2005 by 93 Games Studio.
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Keith Taylor
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Special Thanks
Robin Taylor – My Lord and Master (Wife)
Published by
93 Games Studio
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Hermetic (Ceremonial) Magic
Hermetic Magic can be labeled (and in many circles it is) as
one of the most complicated systems of spiritual attainment.
Hermetic Magic has sometimes been termed "Ceremonial
Magic" because Hermeticists tend to use complex Ritual and
symbolism.
Hermes Trismegistus is said to have provided the wisdom of
light in the ancient mysteries of Egypt. He carried an emerald
(see Alchemy, Emerald Tablet), upon which was recorded all
of philosophy, and a caduceus. Hermes Trismegistus
vanquished Typhon, the dragon of ignorance, and mental,
moral and physical perversion.
Surviving Hermes Trismegistus is the wisdom found in the
Hermetica, 42 books that along with the Kabbalah, have
profoundly influenced the development of Western occultism
and magic. The forty-two sacred books of wisdom allegedly
written by Hermes Trismegistus or "thrice great Hermes." The
books combine the mythological wisdom and attributes
attributed to the Egyptian god Thoth and the Greek god
Hermes. The texts are usually referred to as the
"philosophical" and "technical" hermetica. The former deals
mainly with issues of philosophy, and the latter with magic,
potions, etc. Among other things there are spells to magically
protect objects, thus the term "Hermetically sealed".
Most of the Hermetic books along with others were lost during
the burning of the royal libraries in Alexandria. The surviving
books were secretly buried in the desert where they are
presently located. A few initiates of the mystery schools,
ancient secret cults, supposedly know their location.
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What remains of the surviving Hermetic lore has been passed
down through generation and published in many languages.
Most important of all are three works; the most important and
oldest is The Divine Pymander. It consists of 17 fragments all
in one work. Within these fragments are many of the Hermetic
concepts, including was divine wisdom and the secrets of the
universe that were revealed to Hermes and the way in which
Hermes established his ministry to spread this wisdom
throughout the world.
Since the Divine is in all things, all is Divine. Through
contemplation and understanding of the Universe, including
ourselves, through prayer, aspiration, and enlightenment,
humanity has the potential to become more 'god-like' and
eventually reunite with the Divine. Very few Hermetics
believe this goal can be achieved during a single lifetime, and
most hold that this ideal is not fully attainable while in the
physical body.
Hermetics believe that the Divine to be both immanent and
transcendent. The Divine is within all things in the manifested
Universe. Because of the interconnection between 'above' and
'below,' what happens on a spiritual level has consequences in
the material. Conversely, that which happens in the material
will have consequences in the spiritual realm. Creating
equilibrium between all these things; matter and spirit, body
and soul, within and without, night and day, is pivotal to the
Great Work of the Hermetic.
Poimandres or The Vision is the second book of The Divine
Pymander and perhaps it's most famous. It relates Hermes'
mystical vision, cosmogony, and the secret sciences of the
Egyptians.
The third book of the Divine Pymander being the Emerald
Tablet previously discussed.
Hermetic Beliefs
The Hermetic Tradition is a living body of knowledge and
practice that springs forth from a common root while bearing a
variety of branches. A stimulating diversity of views and
experiences may be found in contemporary Hermetic
practices.
“Balance is the key to growth.”
Humanity holds a unique place with the Divine because of our
WILL. A seeker must want to find, a philosopher must desire
to know, and she or he must use the power of their WILL to
accomplish this. Hermeticism takes an optimistic view of the
individual being as well. Encouraged by Divine Love and
through the use of the considerable powers of desire and
WILL, everyone has the ability to achieve union with her or
his Higher Self, and reunite with the Divine.
Hermetics are Seekers; Seekers of Divine Truth, of Wisdom,
of Understanding, of Gnosis. This curiosity may be partially
satisfied through books. As a literate and literary tradition,
Hermeticism holds that as seekers we can benefit through the
recorded experiences and insights of others; as well as through
the mediation of a living teacher and/or a group of fellow
seekers.
Hermetics do not see the separation from unity as evil or as a
punishment. Instead, it was necessary step for spiritual growth.
Just as the youth must eventually leave home and experience
their life in order to grow and mature, so to humanity as a
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whole, had to 'separate' in order to experience growth. But our
journey will not be complete until we return home and unite
with the Divine once more.
III. The Principle of Vibration
"Nothing rests; everything moves; everything vibrates"
IV. The Principle of Polarity
Summary of Hermetic Beliefs
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Considers humanity to be on a spiritual journey to
return to a state of unity with the Divine; this is the
Great Work of humankind.
"Everything is Dual; everything has poles; everything has its
pair of opposites; like and unlike are the same; opposites are
identical in nature, but different in degree; extremes meet; all
truths are but half-truths; all paradoxes may be reconciled."
•
We must aspire to the Divine; spiritual growth cannot
be achieved without human effort
•
Is eclectic and draws material from sources spanning
the entire Western Esoteric Tradition; Greek, Egyptian,
Jewish, Chinese, Indian and more
V. The Principle of Rhythm
"Everything flows out and in; everything has its tides; all
things rise and fall; the pendulum-swing manifests in
everything; the measure of the swing to the right is the
measure of the swing to the left; rhythm compensates."
•
Is polytheistic, yet ultimately monotheistic (i.e.,
believes in a multiplicity of Manifestations of the
Divine, which emanate from an ultimate Divine Unity)
•
Holds that the Divine is both within and without
VI. The Principle of Cause and Effect
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Encourages spiritual curiosity
•
Urges those who seek the Divine to also seek balance
in embracing all things
"Every cause has its effect; Every Effect has its Cause;
everything happens according to Law; Chance is but a name
for Law not recognized; there are many planes of causation,
but nothing escapes the Law."
The Seven Hermetic Principles
The Principles upon which the Entire Hermetic philosophy is
based (from The Kybalion):
VII. The Principle of Gender
I. The Principle of Mentalism
"Gender is in everything; everything has its Masculine and
Feminine principles; Gender manifests on all planes"
"The All is Mind; The Universe is Mental"
II. The Principle of Correspondence
"As above, so below; as below, so above"
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