What Is Kybalion?

The Kybalion seven principles are the foundation of Hermeticism, a branch of spiritual philosophy dating back as early as the first century A.D. They were outlined by famed author Hermes Trismegistus, who is believed to have written the Emerald Tablet and the Corpus Hermeticum (two highly influential, ancient teachings).

His work would go on to influence both ancient Greek and Egyptian cultures, with both adopting him as a god of wisdom. (In Greece he was called Hermes; in Egypt, Thoth.) He was known in his time as a great master of the universe and is said to have lived for thousands of years.

Over time, the seven hermetic principles were passed down by word-of-mouth from teacher to student, and eventually, one day in the early 20th century, the teachings were compiled into a book called The Kybalion, written by "The Three Initiates."

Today, they remain an occult source of wisdom, separate from any real religion.

What Religion Is The Kybalion?

The principles described in Kybalion book are found in all lands, among all religions, they have never been identified with any specific religious sect.

What Does The Kybalion Teach?

The Kybalion is a study of the hermetic philosophy of Ancient Egypt and Greece, by Three Initiates. The main teaching of Kybalion book is the Seven Laws of the Universe.

Where Did The Hermetic Principles Come From?

The seven principles are the foundation of Hermeticism, a branch of spiritual philosophy dates back as early as the first century A.D. They were outlined by famed author Hermes Trismegistus, who is believed to have written the Emerald Tablet and the Corpus Hermeticum (two highly influential, ancient teachings).

When Was Kybalion Released?

The Kybalion: A Study of the Hermetic Philosophy of Ancient Egypt and Greece is a book originally published in 1908 by "Three Initiates" (often identified as the New Thought pioneer William Walker Atkinson, 1862–1932) that purports to convey the teachings of Hermes Trismegistus.