In fact, it’s such a powerful book that Jung used it as a reference when writing Man and his Symbols, despite the harsh treatment he got from Evola. You see, Evola and Guenon, both proponents of Traditionalism believed that Jung was anti-Tradition in disguise, a sort of counter-initiate as they called it. Which means that he’s leading people on a dark spiritual path through his psychological treatment of alchemy and other esoteric practices. Rabinovitch, Shelley; Lewis, James (2004). The Encyclopedia of Modern Witchcraft and Neo-Paganism. Citadel Press. ISBN 0-8065-2407-3. A hermit is an isolated man who possesses a different type of wisdom, which comes from the inner self. Yates, Frances A. (1967). "The Hermetic Tradition in Renaissance Science". In Singleton, Charles S. (ed.). Art, Science, and History in the Renaissance. Baltimore: The Johns Hopkins Press. pp.255–273. ISBN 978-0-8018-0602-5. Newman, William R.; Principe, Lawrence M. (2002). Alchemy Tried in the Fire: Starkey, Boyle, and the Fate of Helmontian Chymistry. Chicago: University of Chicago Press. ISBN 978-0-226-57711-1.

Copenhaver, Brian P. (1995). "Introduction". Hermetica: The Greek Corpus Hermeticum and the Latin Asclepius in a New English Translation, with Notes and Introduction. Cambridge University Press. ISBN 978-0-521-42543-8. Scholars generally locate the theoretical Hermetica, 100 to 300 CE; most would put C.H. I toward the beginning of that time. [...] [I]t should be noted that Jean-Pierre Mahe accepts a second-century limit only for the individual texts as they stand, pointing out that the materials on which they are based may come from the first century CE or even earlier. [...] To find theoretical Hermetic writings in Egypt, in Coptic [...] was a stunning challenge to the older view, whose major champion was Father Festugiere, that the Hermetica could be entirely understood in a post-Platonic Greek context. In 1924, Walter Scott placed the date of the Hermetic texts shortly after 200CE, but W. Flinders Petrie placed their origin between 200 and 500BCE. [30] Modern era [ edit ] Tarot’s cultural significance is undeniable. The symbolism and imagery used in tarot cards have both reflected and influenced various cultures throughout history. Reversed meaning: You may be suffering from ignorance or an unfinished side of yourself that refuse to grow into something greater. The pursuit of knowledge and self-realization is not only beneficial to the individual, but it also has a positive impact on society as a whole.Farmer, S. A. (1999). Syncretism in the West: Pico's 900 Theses (1486). Medieval & Renaissance Texts & Studies. ISBN 978-0-86698-209-2. Hermeticism is a philosophical and religious system that believes in the existence of one ultimate reality. This ultimate reality is referred to as "God," the "Divine Mind," or the "All” (Fowden, 1993; Copenhaver, 1992).

Reversed meaning: You may fear loneliness or avoid finding your inner truth or greater wisdom. Allow your fears into your isolation so you can gain the wisdom you need to master yourself. Meditations on the Tarot: A Journey into Christian Hermeticism ( French: Méditations sur les 22 arcanes majeurs du Tarot) is an esoteric Christian book originally written in French with the date of 21 May 1967 given by the author at the end of the last chapter, and published posthumously and anonymously in 1980. This was followed by translation into German ( Die großen Arcana des Tarot: Meditationen, ISBN 978-3906371054). An English translation was then published in 1985, with Robert A. Powell basing his rendering on the author's original French manuscript, whereas the published French edition ( ISBN 978-2700703696) does not always follow the French original manuscript. The devil is portrayed as the Lord of the Gates of Matter, also known as Baphomet. It’s not necessarily a bad card, but its interpretation must maintain a balance. Jewish Kabbalah was absorbed into the Hermetic tradition at least as early as the 15th century when Giovanni Pico della Mirandola promoted a syncretic worldview combining Platonism, Neoplatonism, Aristotelianism, Hermeticism and Kabbalah. [20] Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa (1486–1535), a German magician, occult writer, theologian, astrologer, and alchemist, wrote the influential Three Books of Occult Philosophy, incorporating Kabbalah in its theory and practice of Western magic. It contributed strongly to the Renaissance view of ritual magic's relationship with Christianity. Pico's Hermetic syncretism was further developed by Athanasius Kircher, a Jesuit priest, hermeticist and polymath, who wrote extensively on the subject in 1652, bringing further elements such as Orphism and Egyptian mythology to the mix. [21] The "Kircher Tree": Athanasius Kircher's 1652 depiction of the Tree of Life, based on a 1625 version by Philippe d'Aquin. This is the most common arrangement of Sephiroth and Paths on the Tree in Hermetic Qabalah. Enlightenment era esoteric societies [ edit ]

Hermetic Tarot Review by Anne George

The author is clearly a Roman Catholic, although the ideas expressed are often not commonly associated with Catholic dogma. Spiritual Evolution (Rebirth and Enlightenment): Just like a butterfly transforming from a caterpillar, we too can achieve a higher state of understanding, and experience a "rebirth". Learning and gaining wisdom can make us enlightened beings, ready for the next level of existence (Book 13:3). We've explored how humans mirror the universe, each carrying the potential to access its divine knowledge within. Through the lens of tarot, a tool to tap into the unconscious, we've glimpsed the Nature of God, finding connections between the universe, ourselves, and the Purpose of Life. Fowden, Garth (1986). The Egyptian Hermes: A Historical Approach to the Late Pagan Mind. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. ISBN 978-0-521-32583-7.

After centuries of falling out of favor, Hermeticism was reintroduced to the West when, in 1460, a man named Leonardo di Pistoia [25] brought the Corpus Hermeticum to Pistoia. He was one of many agents sent out by Pistoia's ruler, Cosimo de' Medici, to scour European monasteries for lost ancient writings. [26]To better understand these concepts, the practice of tarot is often utilized, providing insights into the nature of God, the universe, humanity, and the purpose of life. The winds of history carried hermeticism further, as the knowledge and practices spread across the Mediterranean world. In the Renaissance, the torch of hermetic wisdom burned Well anyway, in The Hermetic Tradition Evola explains the inner transformation that’s at the center of Hermeticism. Mostly by looking at alchemical symbols and their relations. I highly recommend reading Kybalion first and then switching to The Hermetic Tradition. Perhaps even reading a few other occult works to get the feel for it. If you don’t have a good grasp of the fundamental principles and occult terminology this book might prove to be too difficult.

Some scholars believe these to be hoaxes of the time and say that later Rosicrucian organizations are the first actual appearance of a Rosicrucian society. [74] Marenbon, John (2015). Pagans and Philosophers: The Problem of Paganism from Augustine to Leibniz. Princeton: Princeton University Press. ISBN 978-0-691-14255-5. These levels are often referred to as the material, astral, and spiritual planes (Ebeling, 2007). Each plane is composed of different types of matter, with the physical plane being the densest and the spiritual plane being the most subtle. By doing so, you become more in tune with your true nature, and ultimately, with the divine source of all creation (Copenhaver, 1992). Purpose of Life Upright meaning: Your personality and what lies within your mind could be in chaos. Patience is the key while allowing the chaos to unfold so the beauty underlining it can overflow.Fast forward to the Hellenistic period, when Alexandria emerged as a melting pot of cultures and ideas. In this bustling cosmopolitan city, hermetic wisdom flourished, giving birth to The Corpus Hermeticum which is a collection of texts brimming with spiritual and philosophical treasures (Copenhaver, 1992). Eliade, Mircea (1978). The Forge and the Crucible: The Origins and Structure of Alchemy. University of Chicago Press. pp.149, 155–157. ISBN 978-0-226-20390-4. According to hermeticism, the purpose of life is to understand and fulfill one's own unique purpose, to live in harmony with the universe, and to seek enlightenment (Copenhaver, 1992). A Suggestive Inquiry into Hermetic Philosophy and Alchemy" with an introduction by Isabelle de Steiger