The esoteric path back to our divine home, whether traced through the spirituality of Hermeticism or that of Islamic Sufism, shares a profound, singular goal: the detachment of the soul from the grossness of matter and the realization of its divine essence. wayofhermes.com/hermeticism/... #sufism

Article about a short Ṣūfī text. The manuscript ascribes it to a son of the great master Ibn Sabʿīn. This work transcends simple instruction. It presumes the reader is already versed in basic Ṣūfī practices, focusing instead on Ṣūfism viewed through a Hermetic lens. wayofhermes.com/hermeticism/...

Did you know that you can give the wisdom of Hermes to a friend or loved one? The gift card can be used to purchase our online course on Hermeticism, designed to illuminate the path of self-discovery and spiritual growth, for someone you think would benefit from it. wayofhermes.com/product/gift...

We have finally found a beautiful and tranquil place in the Dutch countryside to hold regular meetings of the Dutch Hermetic Study Circle. We've named it Villa Contemplativa. Hopefully, it will light the flame for the study and practice of authentic Hermeticism.

The Secret Wisdom of Thoth offers a unique approach to the Book of Thoth. This book is maybe the most mystical text of Egyptian thought. In a dialogue Thoth teaches a disciple secret sacred knowledge using the metaphors and symbols associated with the art of writing. wayofhermes.com/product/secr...

Knowledge of the divine cannot be obtained through conjecture or opinion, because these mental activities belong to temporal reality. Divine knowledge has its source in eternity and is innate within us; it can only be revealed through direct contact with the divine, not by reason alone. - Iamblichus

When you pray, guard your heart When you eat, guard your throat When you speak, guard your tongue When you visit someone, guard your eyes

Take care not to lose sight of the origin of your self, Lest, for the sake of good and bad, you lose your self. The traveller, the road and the destination, you are yourself. Take care not to lose the road to your self! - Shaykh Yahya Suhrawardî

A profound idea connects the geometry of ancient Egypt to the philosophy of Hermeticism and the allegorical structure of Freemasonry, namely, the necessity of a divine blueprint and a perfect foundation. The idea of a sacred zero point from which true being emerges. wayofhermes.com/hermeticism/...

The hermetic texts were written long ago. They were written by different authors, using recurring characters such as Hermes and Tat. We wondered if it was possible to write a modern hermetic text in line with the ancient, authentic hermetic texts. Here is our effort. wayofhermes.com/hermeticism/...

The spiritual teachings attributed to Hermes Trismegistus are categorized under the label “Hermeticism.” Yet, a critical look at the historical hermetic texts reveals this label is not only modern but possibly entirely foreign to the tradition it tries to describe. wayofhermes.com/hermeticism/...

Dear Nous, can I have a toy Hermes Trismegistus (with orb to polish) for Christmas? (AI image)

Hermeticism and the Kybalion are two spiritual traditions that have gained popularity in recent times. Many people think that they are connected. Hermeticism is a philosophy that originated in antiquity, while the Kybalion is a modern New Age book. Is there a link? wayofhermes.com/hermeticism/...

Our world is saturated with spiritual consumerism. Objects, altars, and robes are marketed as essential for our practice. The Hermetic texts reveal a surprising truth. We need no special place, altar, or garment to reach the Divine, only a purified mind and heart. wayofhermes.com/hermeticism/...

Many people experience a deep sense of emptiness. This is referred to as the “Crisis of Meaning”. Many experts consider it the central problem of our time. A possible answer to this malady may lie in the teachings of the great sages Ibn Arabi and Hermes Trismegistus. wayofhermes.com/hermeticism/...

Practitioners of Hermeticism’s radical monism can find eudaimonia even in these troubled times, viewing humanity’s ecological and political crises as divine Justice. We experience the consequences of what we have done to the earth and all living beings on it. Let us learn from this divine reckoning.

Interested in learning about Hermeticism, without the baggage from the Renaissance, the mumbo jumbo of 20th-century occultism or the malarky of the Kybalion? Looking for a Beginners Guide to Hermeticism? Then you are in luck, as The Way of Hermes was specially created for this. wayofhermes.com

Did you know that we also offer an online course on authentic Hermeticism? According to our students, it is the best one available. More info at: wayofhermes.com/courses/way-...

Hello there! Thanks for following The Way of Hermes website here on Bluesky! Mainly we post links to the many articles on our site: wayofhermes.com If you've enjoyed anything we post, we invite you to visit the website and check things out!

"He (Man) raises his sight to heaven while he takes care of the earth. Thus he is in the fortunate middle position: he loves those things that are below him and is beloved by the beings above." - Hermes Trismegistus

"Do not roam about searching for God, but sit calmly at home, and God will come to you. And while being calm in your body, calm also your passions of desire and pleasure and anger and grief and the twelve portions of death." - Zosimos, Final Account

In a world dominated by material and external concerns, the Hermetic path offers a spiritual path that is inward, contemplative, and deeply personal. wayofhermes.com/hermeticism/...

So, how do you create one of the best websites (according to visitors) and online courses on Hermeticism? wayofhermes.com/hermeticism/...

"... when the temples of the daimons were no more and their sacrifices were neglected, they began to flatter the humans that remained, all those unfortunate people rejoiced, friends of pleasure, ignorant as they were." (Zosimos - Final Account) Have evil daimons pretended to be gods for centuries?

A dervish once told the following story: A long time ago, a cruel warlord terrorized the Muslim lands. Everywhere he conquered towns and cities, he murdered all the men, sold the children as slaves and the women as prostitutes.

The three hermetic prayers, the Holy Trisagion, the Secret Hymn, and the Prayer of Thanksgiving have distinct yet complementary roles in Hermeticism. They might reflect different stages of mystical ascent, from illumination to divine rebirth, culminating in gratitude. wayofhermes.com/hermeticism/...

Followers of the Way of Hermes live their lives reverently and devoutly, coming to know God through the works of the divine and the workings of Nature. This life, honoring and cultivating the divine, is now just as important and workable as it was 2,000 years ago. wayofhermes.com/hermeticism/...

The point in the circle is an important symbol in Freemasonry. In the US, its meaning is related to the individual Mason, but in Europe, it is based upon a saying of Hermes: "God is an infinite sphere whose center is everywhere and whose circumference is nowhere." www.freemason.com/point-within...

The Way of Hermes has its roots in Ancient Egypt. But does this mean you need to live like an Egyptian priest, dedicated to worshipping Thoth and the other Egyptian gods, to practice it? Luckily, the answer is "no". wayofhermes.com/hermeticism/...

The question of whether Man is bipartite or tripartite in the Hermetica seems like it has an easy answer. Many people will assume that man consists of body, mind, and spirit. Close textual analysis shows that the bipartite perspective might be the correct answer. wayofhermes.com/hermeticism/...

"The knowledge contained in this book is, in my opinion, invaluable to a student of Hermes Trismegistus, or Thoth (also called “the thrice great”). The key alone is worth the cost of admission..." 🙏🙏🙏 wayofhermes.com/reviews/the-...

Hermes Trismegistus is depicted in an 11th-century Christian church in the Dutch city of Zutphen. In the Sint Walburgis Church, a painting of Hermes Trismegistus is visible on the ceiling. He stands there among the other great prophets and philosophers who taught the true doctrine to humanity.

Postmodernism and moral relativism make understanding hermetic spirituality much more difficult. Perhaps even more difficult than it has ever been in history.

The Hermetic writings, through wonder and astonishment at the beauty of the cosmos and the efficiency of nature, want to show the reader the importance of praising and worshiping the God who made all of this. bit.ly/3ZQ6TIO

Reading the Hermetica can be a challenging task, as it is filled with technical terms and concepts that may be unfamiliar to modern readers. To help make sense of this complex body of work, this article provides a glossary of the most important technical terms. wayofhermes.com/hermeticism/...

We encourage students of the course to explore the teachings of Hermeticism in practical ways. One member has offered us a precious gift, namely the living sound of the original Greek prayers and hymns, allowing listeners to experience their sacred rhythms firsthand. wayofhermes.com/hermeticism/...

One of the most striking features of hermetic texts is their euhemeristic viewpoint. Unlike more traditional religious mythologies that depict gods as cosmic, eternal beings, the Hermetica presents divine figures as humans who lived in a very real, earthly Egypt. wayofhermes.com/hermeticism/...

Bluesky #EsotericBookChallenge. A #book per day, in no particular order, until you've shared ALL the best or most special #esoteric books in your personal #occult library. It's okay to skip days if you're really busy. No explanations, no reviews, just covers! 🙏

We are reminded of our divine nature by drawing our attention to the beauty that is everywhere, because there’s nothing so attractive as beauty. The attraction that we feel towards beauty we call love. How does Hermes speak of the beauty of creation? wayofhermes.com/hermeticism/...

In Hermeticism, God is understood as the ultimate source of all existence, encompassing and transcending all dualities and multiplicities. The notion of Oneness reflects a monism, where all things are seen as interconnected and emanating from a single divine source. wayofhermes.com/hermeticism/...

Did you know that we also offer an online course on authentic Hermeticism. According to our students, the best one available. More info at: wayofhermes.com/courses/way-...

Hello there! Thanks for following The Way of Hermes website here on Bluesky! Mainly we post links to the many articles on our site: wayofhermes.com If you've enjoyed anything we post, I invite you to visit the website and check things out!

Bluesky #EsotericBookChallenge. A #book per day, in no particular order, until you've shared ALL the best or most special #esoteric books in your personal #occult library. It's okay to skip days if you're really busy. No explanations, no reviews, just covers! 🙏

The Hermetic tradition offers many insights into the nature of the Divine. God is not a distant, abstract force, but the fabric of existence. The texts invite us to contemplate God. Let's explore these revelations as a guide for deeper understanding and devotion. wayofhermes.com/hermeticism/...

In contemplating God as an eternal creator, we are confronted with the paradox arising from the scientific understanding that our universe has a beginning. How do we reconcile the concept of a timeless Creator with the constraints suggested by scientific cosmology? wayofhermes.com/hermeticism/...

Bluesky #EsotericBookChallenge. A #book per day, in no particular order, until you've shared ALL the best or most special #esoteric books in your personal #occult library. It's okay to skip days if you're really busy. No explanations, no reviews, just covers! 🙏

The Hermetica are all about the One God, but they also mention other gods. What are gods? Are they worthy of worship, and are we encouraged to worship them? Let us explore what the hermetic texts say about God and the gods, our relation to them, and their worship. wayofhermes.com/hermeticism/...

Maybe not strictly related to Hermeticism, but still fun to share by a Dutchie. Did you know the famous painter Rembrandt sketched four Sufi masters sitting under a tree? Maybe they represent the four major Sufi Orders (tariqa). Who represents what tariqa? #occultsky #sufism

Egyptologist Richard Jasnow lectured about the ancient Egyptian god Thoth, the deity of writing, wisdom, and divine mediation. In his talk, “My Life with an Amiable Ancient Egyptian God: Thoth,” Jasnow reveals why Thoth remains captivating. #occultsky #egypt #thoth wayofhermes.com/hermeticism/...

The goal of Hermetic practice is to align oneself with (the mind of) God in order to achieve a state of unity and harmony with the cosmos. One of the most powerful tools for achieving this state of alignment is prayer. wayofhermes.com/hermeticism/...