“Everything is dual; everything has poles; everything has its pair of opposites; like and unlike are the same; opposites are identical in nature, but different in degree; extremes meet; all truths are but half-truths; all paradoxes may be reconciled.”–The Kybalion.
Has it ever occurred to you that everything in life is somehow interconnected? That every aspect, from your thoughts and emotions, to the world around you, are all tied together in someway? This idea isn’t new, and it’s something that the ancients believed in. It is the Hermetic principle of correspondence.
In this blog post, we’ll explore this principle and how it applies to our lives. We’ll examine how the outer world reflects our inner world and how we can use this knowledge for manifestation.
As Above so Below; as Below, so Above.
This ancient Hermetic saying embodies a fundamental principle that applies to all universal phenomena. There is consensus between the different planes of existence – physical, mental, and spiritual.
The Principle of Correspondence is in full operation on all planes and in everything we do and experience without exception.
Everything is always necessarily in agreement among several planes. You can’t act on one plane without affecting the others. Every plane of being is inextricably linked.
The concept of Correspondence highlights the constant coordination between various phenomena, where the macrocosm and microcosm reflect each other in a never-ending cycle.
The Yin Yang symbol perfectly illustrates this, as each side contains a small piece of the other, emphasizing the interconnectedness of all things.
Understand Primordial Harmony
There is a very real and deep primordial harmony between the world of objects, thoughts, and the impulses of the spirit.
Just like the human body has different systems that work together, all planes of existence are connected and work in concert.
This suggests that our physical reality is a reflection of our inner world, and the outer world reflects our inner world. Thus, As above, so below; as below, so above.
Our inner world is the seed from which the outer world blossoms. It’s often difficult for the human mind to distinguish between illusion, faith, and reality, as it confuses interpretations with facts, and creates exactly what we’re focusing on the most.
Be Strategically Stubborn
But this tendency to confuse fact from fiction and to impose our own convoluted interpretations can be used to our favor; however, most use it to their detriment.
The outer world you experience is simply a reflection of your inner world. Thoughts, emotions, beliefs, and perceptions determine the reality that you experience. Our inner world is the cause, and the outer world is the effect; not the other way around.
Our outer circumstance is nothing more than a stubborn interpretation. Our expectations are shaped by the stories we tell ourselves, and it is through these stories that we create our reality. We program our minds with these expectations to prioritize and seek out external elements that conform with our beliefs no matter how limiting these beliefs may be.
The Power of Transmutation
Let me tell you something, the principle of correspondence is not just some lofty idea to ponder upon. It’s a powerful, practical tool that can help you get what you want and turn your life around.
You see, when we encounter obstacles on our path, the temptation is to deny their existence and pretend they’re not there. But that’s not what the principle of correspondence is about.
Instead, we can use this principle as a tool for transmutation. Transmutation means to change something into a different form, like turning lead into gold; it is alchemy. And that’s exactly what we can do with our stumbling blocks.
We can take the negative energy and transform it into positive action. We can use the principle of correspondence to find the hidden treasure in every snag and transmute them to our advantage.
Presumptuous denial, on the other hand, means cowardly denying the existence of difficulty and making excuses. It is like when an ostrich buries its head in the sand when it’s scared.
Instead, we can look our challenges squarely in the eyes and use the principle of correspondence to transform them at their essence. We can use the power of transmutation and fortify our spirits first then stubbornly interpret reality in our favor; outer follows inner not the other way around.
Conclusion
Understanding the Hermetic principle of correspondence is a major key to transformative change and deliberate creation. The interconnectedness of all things means that your inner world affects your outer circumstances, and you can use this knowledge to manifest according to your preferences.
By harnessing the primordial harmony between the different planes of existence, you can strategically and stubbornly interpret reality in your favor. Stop making excuses and instead use this ancient principle to transmute your woes into alchemists gold.
