The Seven Hermetic Principles
The Hermetic Philosophy of Ancient Egypt and Greece
1- The Principle of Mentalism (The All is Mind; The Universe is Mental)
2- The Principle of Correspondence. (As above, so below. As below, so above; As within, so without. As without, so within)
3- The Principle of Vibration (Nothing rests; Everything moves and vibrates; Everything is energy)
4- The Principle of Polarity (Everything is dual; everything has its poles, and everything has its pairs of opposites)
5- The Principle of Rhythm. (Everything flows out and in; Everything has its tides. All things rise and fall. The pendulum swing manifests in everything)
6- The Principle of Cause and Effect (Every cause has its effect, and every effect has its cause. Everything happens according to law; Chance is but a name for a law not recognized, aka karma)
7- The Principle of Gender (Gender is in everything. Everything has its masculine and feminine, yin and yang, inward and outward, active and passive forces. Gender manifests on all planes)
This is my invitation to you—not simply to look at art, but to engage with it as a practice. I'm Bradford, a digital collage artist who weaves overlapping imagery and symbolic metaphor into premium canvas prints that act as visual meditations for your home or sacred space. Each piece in this portfolio embodies one of the Seven Hermetic Principles: Mentalism (the all-seeing mind), Correspondence (the fractal mirror), Vibration (energy in motion), Polarity (unity of opposites), Rhythm (cycles and tides), Cause & Effect (karmic balance), and Gender (the dance of the I and the Me). These works are designed not just to be admired but to be enhanced with, as anchors for your growth, healing, and awakening.
The framework beneath this art is ancient yet alive. Mentalism teaches that reality begins in the mind—thoughts and emotions co-create your world. Correspondence reminds us that as you transform inwardly, life reflects that change outwardly. Vibration reveals why raising your emotional frequency draws more love, peace, and opportunities. Polarity helps you integrate shadow and light, while Rhythm trains you to navigate life's cycles with awareness. Cause & Effect brings compassionate responsibility: every choice matters. And Gender harmonizes the masculine (active will) and feminine (intuitive feeling) within, so thought and emotion generate coherently. Together, these principles form a complete map of self-awareness and cosmic wholeness—practical, transformative, and ever-present.
If you find yourself caught in self-doubt, harsh self-talk, perfectionism, or fears around intimacy, these artworks were created for you. They are crafted for spiritual seekers who value meditation, growth, and beauty, and who are ready to feel whole, connected, and alive. Begin now: choose a canvas print that resonates and let it guide you toward the inner shifts you're seeking. And come back soon—alongside my ongoing art, I'm completing certification as an Art Therapy Practitioner to launch an interactive Self-Love Coaching program. In that space, we'll use these very works as tools for journaling, along with interactive healing techniques that guide you through creating the art or craft of your choice for shadow-work, self-exploration, and self-empowerment. For now, select the piece that speaks to your journey—and let's take the first step together.
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