Table of Contents

THE EPISTEMOLOGY of HERMETICS

Symbolism
Myths
Caduceus
Tarot; the Magician Arcanum
Figures of the Card of the Initiate
Magic

Hermetics
Hermes Trismegistus
Hermes
Mercury
Thoth (Tehuti)
Thoth as the Ibis and Heart
Thoth, the moon god
Thoth as the Logos

Raphael
Nabu , Nebo
Oannes
Ea , Enki 62

Chokmah
Chokmah as Wisdom
Chokmah as Chiah (Will)
Chokman as the Principium
Chokmah as the Logos
The Emanation of Chokmah

Qabalah
The Tree of Life

THE METAPHYSICS
of the SPIRITS

Spirits
Angels
Cherub
Elohim
A Hymn of the Thought-gods
A Theory...
Archetypes
Collective Unconscious
Qabalistic Unconscious
Mythological Yesod
Magical Evocation
Evocation of Imagery
Electrical Stimulation of the Brain

THE ONTOLOGY
of 'FORCE-FORMS'

Maya
Imagery
Eidetic Imagery
Characteristics of Eidetic Imagery
Hallucinations
Hypnagogic Imagery
Depersonalization
The Dream Environment
Lucid Dreaming

CONSCIOUSNESS

States of Consciousness
Conscious Experience
Consciousness
Conscious Response
Conscious Stimulus
Dual Consciousness
Two Modes of Consciousness
Conscious Potential
Habituation Patterns

CONSCIOUSNESS CONTROL

Autonomic Nervous System
Nerve-Force (Seven Chakrahs).
Pineal Gland
Chakrahs
Chakrahs
Bio-Feedback
Internal Sef-Regulation
Esoteric Internal Self-Regulation
Relaxation
Respiration Conditioning
Sensory Withdrawl
Medidation
Internal Meditation
Stabilizing.
Peak Experience
Programmability
Vibrations.
The Human Aura
Di-Electric Emissions

CONCLUSION
BIBLIOGRAPHY and REFERENCES

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Hermetics
Consciousness & Hyperperceptivity

By Robert Zucker

"Hermetics" is the first of two manuscripts developed during a college independent study sponsored by the departments of Anthropology, Journalism, Judaic Studies, Psychology and Sociology in 1976 and 1977. Full bio.

This section of the Kabbalah site reprints portions of the text of "Hermetics" (more chapters to be added). Email author: Robert Zucker. Read more about this project...

INTRODUCTION to HERMETICS

"In order for science to study any force,
it must be manifested into some objective form."

This is an investigation into the Hermetic philosophy on the construction and the evocation of imagery patterns which occur in the consciousness.

This research explores theories and constants behind this system within the disciplines of western psychology, sociology, anthropology, philosophy, religion, physiology, as well as the eastern and western schools of esoteric Wisdom.

This project investigates human interaction with the self and the external environment.

It also explores how perception can alter the communication patterns between the microcosm and the macrocosm.

This study also examines both the conscious and unconscious processes of the human mind.

All interpretation should be understood symbolically and subjectively for its meaning to be absorbed.

What follows, is a symbolic interpretation of the forces which form the foundation of occult or mystic sciences.

"I could prove G-d statistically."
George Gallup, Gallup Poll

Robert Zucker, May 1976

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Hermetica Book Recommendations

These are among some of the books in my library, now available through Amazon.com. When you click on any link or image, follow through for more books in related topics.

" Golden Dawn"
Israel Regardie

807 pages. Llewellyn Publications; 6th edition (September 1, 2002) These Twelve Signs are distributed among the Four Triplicities, or sets of three Signs, each being attributed to one of the Four Elements, and they represent the operation of the elements in the Zodiac. Read the first page.

"The Secret Teachings of All Ages"
Manly Palmer Hall

In 1928, a 20-something Renaissance man named Manly Hall self-published a vast encyclopedia of the occult, believing that "modern" ideas of progress and materialism were displacing more important and ancient modes of knowledge. Hall's text has become a classic reference, dizzying in its breadth: various chapters explore Rosicrucianism, Kabbalah, alchemy, cryptology, Tarot, pyramids, the Zodiac, Pythagorean philosophy, Masonry and gemology, among other topics. Includes a 16-page color insert.

"Meditation and Kabbalah"
Author: Aryeh Kaplan

368 pages. Meditative methods of Kabbalah. A lucid presentation of the meditative methods, mantras, mandalas and other devices used, as well as a penetrating interpretation of their significance in the light of contemporary meditative research. Jason Aronson; 1st Jason Aronson Inc. Ed edition (November 28, 1994). More Kabbalah books.

"Initiation into Hermetics"
Author: Franz Bardon

356 pages. Book Description: Initiation into Hermetics provides step by step instruction in the form of practical exercises. These exercises lead to the development of body, soul and spirit. The result of the practical exercises is the development of occult abilities which can be of benefit to the student, in as far as he can change his existence for the better.

"Ecstatic Kabbalah"
Author: David A. Cooper

(Bob's note: "I just got this book with a meditative CD using Abulafia's techniques).