Sect is a term derived from the Latin "secta" and is used to describe a movement, political party, school or doctrine. In our language, a sect generally refers to the separation of a religious community from its mother church. In contrast to a classical schism within a church, where [...]

The term reincarnation comes from the Latin "re-carneus" and means "rebirth". It represents the cycle of birth, death and rebirth in an earthly body. The teachings of reincarnation are initially not very familiar to Western spiritual students. This is often due to their religious upbringing in the belief system [...]

The term occultism comes from the Latin "occultus" and means "hidden, concealed, secret, not public, closed". Occultism is often mistakenly associated in social media and online dictionaries only or mainly with negative, criminal and dark forces and practices. Occult (occultism), as the etymological derivation from Latin shows, is only [...]

Gematria – just a sequence of numbers? Numbers not only have a mathematical meaning, but also convey certain ideas and meanings. This enables the wise person to communicate complex hidden content through numbers. Gematria is a sub-discipline of Kabbalah that is often misunderstood and misused as a mere numerology of [...]

HERMETIC TRAINING WITH PRACTICAL COURSES Hermetic training for the practical man: The focus of training at the Hermetic Academy is not only on theoretical knowledge and the accumulation of hypothetical facts, but on teaching how the Hermetic Laws can be applied in one's own life. "Knowledge without application and [...]

Introduction Spirituality is a term familiar to many, yet often misunderstood. While many associate it with Eastern practices like Buddhism, Hinduism, or yoga, there exists a distinct and profound path of Western spirituality that warrants exploration. The Misconception of Spirituality as Mainly Eastern Eastern spiritual paths are often characterized [...]

An old proverb of the Hermetic tradition states „as soon as the student possesses the necessary readiness, their teacher will appear“. There are a multitude of spiritual paths and schools worldwide for this purpose. Every aspirant will resonate with a particular school or path that suits them. The Hermetic [...]

Hermes Trismegistus, the thrice great Hermes, also known as the "Divine Messenger," is considered the father of the wisdom tradition. Originating in Egypt, Hermes Trismegistus is believed to represent the fusion of the Greek god Hermes and the Egyptian god Thoth. Hermes Trismegistus - For approximately 3,000 years, the [...]