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AI Overview

“As above, so below” is a foundational Hermetic axiom from the Emerald Tablet, attributed to Hermes Trismegistus, signifying that the microcosm (human/individual) and macrocosm (universe/divine) are interconnected mirrors. It means spiritual, cosmic, and terrestrial planes correspond, and patterns repeat at every scale.

Core Meanings and Principles

The Principle of Correspondence: It represents the second Hermetic principle, establishing that high and low realms are not separate but operate under the same rules.

Macrocosm/Microcosm: Humans are seen as small universes, reflecting the divine; studying one helps understand the other.

“As Within, So Without”: The phrase is often expanded to include, “as within, so without, as the universe, so the soul,” implying that internal mental states create external reality.

Applications and Interpretation

Transformation/Alchemy: It is central to alchemy, guiding the transformation of self and material.

Spirituality & Magic: Used in rituals (e.g., casting a circle) to connect personal power with higher spiritual energy.

The Full Quote: The Emerald Tablet states, “That which is below is like that which is above, and that which is above is like that which is below, to perform the miracles of the One Thing”.

Origin: The concept has ancient roots, tying back to the Egyptian god Thoth and Greek Hermes.

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