Originally published in 1908, The Kybalion is a study of the Hermetic philosophy of ancient Egypt and Greece. It explores the principles and ideas attributed to Hermes Trismegistus and was written anonymously by one or more persons identifying themselves only as the "Three Initiates." This books includes a chapter for each of the 7 principles of Hermeticism. The chapter headings are as follows: Hermetic Philosophy, Seven Hermetic Principles, Mental Transmutation, The All, The Mental Universe, Divine Paradox, "The All" in All, Planes of Correspondence, Vibration, Polarity, Rhythm, Causation,...

Based on the teachings of Hermes Trismegistus, the ancient Egyptian who founded astrology and alchemy, The Kybalion seeks to offer mystical and mysterious secrets of the past. This historic text explains the Hermetic philosophy of success and illumination of life, that belonged to ancient Egypt and Greece, and provides clear direction for implementing these timeless secrets in modern life.

This anonymously-written book on the principles of 'Hermetic Philosophy' has had an enduring impact on many branches of esotericism since its first publication in 1908. Spare and concise in its language, it contains a detailed exegesis of 'The Kybalion', an apparently secret manuscript of initiation (no copy of which has ever been published). The book sets out the seven universal principles underlying all existence, and gives 'keys' to the disciplines required to achieve mastery of the Hermetic Art.