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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.

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The Path of Realization of Ibn Sab’in
Kitāb al-Sulūk fī ṭarīq al-qawm is a short Ṣūfī text extant in one known manuscript, MS Istanbul, Süleymaniye, Hekimoğlu 506, fols. 11v–16r. The manuscript ascribes the text to Yaḥyā b. ʿAbd al-Ḥaqq b...
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November 20, 2025 at 11:12 AM
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.

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The Way of Hermes Gift Card
Did you know that you can give the ancient teachings of Hermes Trismegistus to a friend or loved one with our Way of Hermes Gift Card? The card can be used to give our online course on Hermeticism…
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November 20, 2025 at 8:43 AM
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.
November 18, 2025 at 12:46 PM
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.

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The Secret Wisdom of Thoth - Revised Edition
The Secret Wisdom of Thoth offers a unique semiotic approach to The Ancient Egyptian Book of Thoth. The revised edition of the book is now available as an ebook or in a hardcover or paperback edition.
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November 17, 2025 at 9:17 AM
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
November 12, 2025 at 9:16 AM
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
November 10, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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
November 6, 2025 at 1:44 PM
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.

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Tracing the Divine Blueprint from Egyptian Religion, to Hermeticism and Freemasonry
A single, profound idea connects the mystical geometry of ancient Egypt to the monist philosophy of Hermeticism and the allegorical structure of Freemasonry, namely, the necessity of a divine…
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October 27, 2025 at 8:08 AM
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.

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Hermes to Tat: Concerning prayer and worship
The hermetic texts were written 2000 years ago or more. We know that they were written by different authors using recurring characters like Hermes Trismegistus and his students Tat and Asclepius to…
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October 23, 2025 at 10:53 AM
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.

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Does Hermeticism Need a Name Change?
The spiritual teachings attributed to the mythical sage Hermes Trismegistus are categorized under the label “Hermeticism.” Yet, a critical look at the historical hermetic texts reveals this label is…
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October 1, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Dear Nous, can I have a toy Hermes Trismegistus (with orb to polish) for Christmas? (AI image)
September 30, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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?

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Hermeticism and the 7 Principles of the Kybalion
Hermeticism and the 7 Principles of the Kybalion are two spiritual traditions that have gained popularity in recent times. Many people think that they are closely connected.
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September 26, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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.

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Why Hermeticism Needs No Consecrated Space
Our Modern world is saturated with spiritual consumerism. Specific objects, altars, robes, and consecrated spaces are often marketed as essential for our spiritual practice. The Way of Hermes offers a...
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September 16, 2025 at 9:55 AM
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.

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Ibn ‘Arabi, Hermes Trismegistus and the Modern Crisis of Meaning
In an age increasingly defined by fragmentation, isolation, and a profound search for meaning, the wisdom of both the Sufi mystic Ibn ‘Arabi and the Egyptian sage Hermes Trismegistus offers a radical…
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September 1, 2025 at 8:40 AM
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.
August 29, 2025 at 7:38 AM
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.

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Learn the ancient wisdom of Hermes Trismegistus. Through our comprehensive course you’ll gain a deeper understanding of the ancient wisdom of Hermeticism.
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August 27, 2025 at 6:58 AM
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-...
The Way of Hermes Online Course
Gain a deeper understanding of this powerful tradition, and learn how to apply its teachings to transform your life.
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August 18, 2025 at 6:48 PM
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Learn the ancient wisdom of Hermes Trismegistus. Through our comprehensive course you’ll gain a deeper understanding of the ancient wisdom of Hermeticism.
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August 18, 2025 at 6:47 PM
"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
If people never did silly things, nothing intelligent would ever get done. – Wittgenstein
August 16, 2025 at 12:30 PM
"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
August 12, 2025 at 8:45 AM
In a world dominated by material and external concerns, the Hermetic path offers a spiritual path that is inward, contemplative, and deeply personal.

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Hermetic Practice in our Modern Times
In a world dominated by the material and external, the Hermetic path offers a spiritual path that is inward, contemplative, and deeply personal. Unlike many spiritual and religious traditions that…
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August 11, 2025 at 7:50 AM
So, how do you create one of the best websites (according to visitors) and online courses on Hermeticism?

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Building ‘Way of Hermes’: A Journey from Brainstorming to Launch
One year after its launch we look back at a remarkable journey through the inception, creation, and launch of the website the Way of Hermes.
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August 5, 2025 at 6:51 AM
"... 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?
August 5, 2025 at 6:22 AM
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.
July 24, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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.
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How to practice the 3 core hermetic prayers
The three core hermetic prayers, the Holy Trisagion (Corpus Hermeticum Tractate I), the Secret Hymn (Corpus Hermeticum Tractate XIII), and the Prayer of Thanksgiving (Asclepius) have distinct yet…
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July 11, 2025 at 2:04 PM