The Universal Laws

The Seraph Julian often talked of The Seven Universal Principles or Laws, also called The Seven Hermetic Laws. While learning about the Chakras teaches us how we function, learning these seven principles teaches us how the universe functions.

Knowledge of these laws was not new with June/Julian. Their modern history dates back to the 1st and 2nd centuries AD with the Corpus Hermetica, which is composed of a series of letters purported to be written by the master, Hermes Trismegistus. However, Julian constantly stressed how important it was to understand these laws and to apply them diligently in our lives.

The Seven Universal Principles (Laws)

1. The Law of Mentalism: All is mind and mind is All. The Universe is Mental.
2. The Law of Correspondence: As above, so below; as below, so above. 
3. The Law of Vibration: Nothing rests, everything moves, everything vibrates. 
4. The Law of Polarity: Everything is dual; everything has its pair of opposites. Opposites are identical in nature, but different in degree.
5. The Law of Rhythm: Everything flows out and in; everything has its tides. All things rise and fall. The pendulum-swing manifests in everything. There is always an action and a reaction; an advance and a retreat; a rising and a sinking.
6. The Law of Cause & Effect: Every cause has its effect; every effect has its cause. Everything happens according to Law. Chance is but a name for Law not recognized.  There are many planes of causation, but nothing escapes The Law.
7. The Law of Gender: Gender is in everything. Everything has its masculine and feminine principles. Gender manifests on all planes. 

These laws are always in motion and can never be stopped. We use them all the time, although most people are unaware of them. Knowledge and use of the laws can help us consciously shape and mold our lives.

Let’s help one another work with these principles in practical ways by sharing what’s worked for us and what hasn’t. For example, one can use the Law of Polarity to alter mood. If you find yourself agitated, upset or impatient, consider singing a peaceful and calm song to yourself, such as “Let There Be Peace on Earth.” After just a few moments, you will likely find yourself in a whole new mental space. It works for us! Bringing in the polarity energies replaces irritation and resistance with peace and acceptance.

We’d love to hear how you work with these laws. Please take some time to write to the ROL at [email protected] and share your stories with us. We look forward to hearing from you!