Western Occult Tradition
The Western occult tradition is an incredibly diverse and not always consistent system of ideas. Derived from a variety of sources such as Neoplatonism, Hermeticism, and Kaballah, the Western occult tradition attempts to bridge spirituality and physicality.
Occult Cosmology in The Renaissance
Modern occult practices have deep roots in beliefs dating back to the Renaissance and even older periods. While modern occults accept scientific understandings of the universe, including a helio-centric solar system, comprehension of the older earth-centric system and its division of realms can still be useful in modern occult understandings.
Modern occult practices have deep roots in beliefs dating back to the Renaissance and even older periods. While modern occults accept scientific understandings of the universe, including a helio-centric solar system, comprehension of the older earth-centric system and its division of realms can still be useful in modern occult understandings.
Planetary Occult Correspondences
Correspondences form an elaborate foundation for Western occult practices. The concept of higher realms influencing lower realms leads believers to surround themselves in items associated with the desired higher power, often associated most strongly with the seven planets of the ancient world.
Correspondences form an elaborate foundation for Western occult practices. The concept of higher realms influencing lower realms leads believers to surround themselves in items associated with the desired higher power, often associated most strongly with the seven planets of the ancient world.
The Inner Realm – The Physical or Terrestrial Realm
During the Renaissance, occultists commonly viewed the universe as divided into three realms. The most inner realm is the Physical Realm, which is the one most familiar to our own natures.
During the Renaissance, occultists commonly viewed the universe as divided into three realms. The most inner realm is the Physical Realm, which is the one most familiar to our own natures.
The Middle Realm – The Celestial Realm
During the Renaissance, occultists commonly viewed the universe as divided into three realms. The middle realm is the Celestial Realm, where the planets and stars reside and which acts as a bridge between inner and outer realms.
During the Renaissance, occultists commonly viewed the universe as divided into three realms. The middle realm is the Celestial Realm, where the planets and stars reside and which acts as a bridge between inner and outer realms.
The Outer Realm – The Angelic or Empyrean Realm
During the Renaissance, occultists commonly viewed the universe as divided into three realms. The outer realm is the Angelic Realm, inhabited by spiritual beings able to survive within close proximity to God.
During the Renaissance, occultists commonly viewed the universe as divided into three realms. The outer realm is the Angelic Realm, inhabited by spiritual beings able to survive within close proximity to God.