The Kybalion by The Three Initiates

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The Kybalion is a book by 'The Three Initiates', first published in 1908. Presented as a concise manual of Hermetic philosophy drawn from the teachings of Hermes Trismegistus, the work distils seven core principles — mentalism, correspondence, vibration, polarity, rhythm, cause and effect, and gender — into short, practical chapters. Written in a clear, didactic tone, the book reframes ancient-sounding precepts through the lens of early twentieth-century thought, offering techniques for mental transmutation, self-mastery, and applied metaphysics that appealed strongly to readers of New Thought and popular occultism. Though published anonymously, the Kybalion is usually linked to William Walker Atkinson (a prolific New Thought writer), and its blend of Hermetic imagery with modern self-help language reflects that provenance. The book’s influence has been considerable in modern esoteric and New Age circles: its seven principles are frequently cited in discussions of Hermeticism, occult philosophy, metaphysical study guides, and spiritual self-work. For readers seeking an accessible introduction to Hermetic ideas — whether researching occult history, exploring Hermetic principles, or hunting for compact guides to mental discipline — this short classic remains one of the most referenced and reprinted tracts in the modern occult canon.

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