There is a long standing tradition in the Western Mysteries that we are to treat “the body as a temple”. There is a lot of information that has […]
Awareness of the Cosmic Being
There are several ways of categorizing the different worlds used in the Western Mystery Tradition. Many of them overlap or complement one another. The Awareness of the Cosmic […]
Pentagram, Active, Passive, Reconciling
The Pentagram, Active, Passive, Reconciling are one of the most versatile symbols in the Western Mystery Tradition. They are in use in the various Pentagram rituals. Many stem […]
The 4 Lettered Name and the Elements
In the post, the Natural Order of the Elements, it was seen that there are reverberations throughout a magical system by placing the elements in their natural order. […]
Elemental Subtle Body Activation
Systems of magical training usually begin with some type of subtle body work. It forms a foundation of magical work and training to prepare one to be an […]
Harmony, Correspondences, and Natural Order of Elements
Harmony, Correspondences, and the Natural Order of the Elements is one of the mainstays of any magical system. In the West this is one of the first points […]
The Term Western Mystery Tradition
The term Western Mystery Tradition conjures up images of esoteric lodges performing some group ritual. Maybe some initiation or mysterious religious activity in ancient Greece. To others, it […]
Welcome to The Hermetic Herald
Welcome! This is where honest discussions and explorations about the Western Mystery Tradition take place. On this site there are Practical Exercises, Rituals and Meditations. As well as […]
