Here’s a short talk I gave on Sacred Geometry and Hermetic Laws July 9, 2017 for Ocean Unity, of Newport, Oregon. Enjoy! :-)
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Vibration Station Conversation – The Geometry Code Book: Chapter 3: Seven Hermetic Laws
Dave Cohen (a.k.a. Davie Crockett) and I shared this conversation about “7 Hermetic Laws, 2 Thought Systems” which is Chapter 3 from the book The Geometry Code: Universal Symbolic Mirrors of Natural Laws Within Us; Friendly Reminders of Inclusion to Forgive the Dreamer of Separation on 15 November 2015, on his LA Talk Radio show.
Here is an excerpt (the first two sections) from Chapter 3 that served as a springboard for our conversation:
Seven Changeless Laws About Change
Universal laws or principles, known from ancient times, have long been revered by those seeking to find the unchanged, unchanging and unchangeable truth underlying all form and expression. Ultimately, we all seek the dependable, reliable and consistent: something we can honestly trust. Eventually we give up on trying to make our faulty inferences work from isolated, special cases (our lives on planet Earth) and the distortions of perception – we come to the realization that we must find rules that are always true and generalize if we want a happy solution to the dysfunctional practice of taking our personal interpretations seriously. If we base our choices on an ever-shifting landscape founded on differing opinions and values, how can we get our true bearings? If we attempt to judge from a world that not only changes with time and space but from person to person, and culture to culture, isn’t the very basis are we using flawed? It’s all pretty silly to rely on circumstances, conditions and ephemeral events that morph and vary with the whimsy of fate and the biases of our tiny human perspectives. But, one asks, what else do we have to go on? Upon what else can we rely? What cues for guiding our lives do work? It’s obviously helpful to find laws or principles that do not change. Otherwise we just have to keep starting over and over again, relearning every time the temporary guide changes, never certain, secure or serene about where we’re placing our trust.
Identifying With What Never Changes
There are seven Hermetic laws or principles that have been known since antiquity, attributed to Hermes Trismegistus of pre-dynastic Egypt. These laws work all the time, in every situation, regardless of one’s circumstances, geography, status, demographics or any other factors. They apply universally. These seven laws also have completely different meanings, interpretations and outcomes depending on which thought system or internal teacher we use to apply them with. Learning about laws is only truly helpful if we have a purpose intended for our liberation – a reason for applying the laws. As we become aware that we are never exempt from universal laws, we realize that our freedom waits for us to unlock the code and practice these laws with intelligent, thoughtful application. As we discover, the only truly helpful way to apply them is to apply them with the assistance of our ever-present, transpersonal inner guide; this helps us strengthen our identification with what never changes. Otherwise, we’re back to identifying with the changing, fluctuating, vacillating tides of fate, fancy and fantasy. Identifying our Self with what is eternal anchors our awareness in truth rather than what inevitably disappoints, decays and dies.
This interview is part of an ongoing series where we discuss one chapter (about one per month) from The Geometry Code book until we’ve gone through all 10 chapters, including the 7 Hermetic Laws from the Kybalion and related geometric symbols.
If this conversation piqued your interest, you can read the first chapter of The Geometry Code: Universal Symbolic Mirrors of Natural Laws Within Us; Friendly Reminders of Inclusion to Forgive the Dreamer of Separation for free by (also free) subscribing to the GeometryCode.com monthly bulletin. Enjoy! :-)
Class: Universal Symbolic Mirrors of Natural Laws: Denver, CO Nov 5, 2012
I’ll be giving a class/multimedia presentation titled “Universal Symbolic Mirrors of Natural Laws Within Us; Friendly Reminders of Inclusion to Forgive the Dreamer of Separation” from 7-9PM on Monday, November 5, 2012 at Shining Lotus Metaphysical Bookstore, 2178 S. Colorado Blvd., Denver, CO 80222. I will share LOTS of visual multimedia imagery, animation and more, along with plenty of theory on the mystical underpinnings of sacred geometry, the seven ancient Hermetic laws of truth, take-home lessons from modern physics, and how the non-dual metaphysics of inclusion, kindness and forgiving our self-judgments is key to sustainable happiness! :-) There will be a book-signing after the class; both of my books, Sacred Geometry Design Sourcebook and The Geometry Code, are available from Shining Lotus Metaphysical Bookstore. Space is limited to 20 participants, so please contact me ASAP if you’re interested and want to pre-register.
Here is a full resolution printable flyer for the event.
The Geometry Code: Universal Symbolic Mirrors of Natural Laws Within Us; Friendly Reminders of Inclusion to Forgive the Dreamer of Separation
Five Reasons to read the new book “The Geometry Code: Universal Symbolic Mirrors of Natural Laws Within Us; Friendly Reminders of Inclusion to Forgive the Dreamer of Separation” by Bruce Rawles
- To read a book inspired by the Hermetic philosophy classic about universal laws “The Kybalion” (published over 100 years ago)
- To deepen one’s understanding about the mystical mirroring aspects of all form, going beyond – yet including – sacred geometry, and reaching into the realms of pure non-dual metaphysics
- To see how modern quantum physics, ancient wisdom traditions and everything in between all point to the importance of choosing an all-inclusive thought system that embraces all symbols from life and welcomes a transpersonal, liberating interpretation
- To complement other ACIM studies for avid students of A Course In Miracles
- To enjoy a light-hearted look at how being kind and including All in our definition and identity of Self helps us find and sustain the unchanging peace that nothing in the world can touch.
An overview of The Geometry Code book
An Inclusive Identity transforms our experience from separate to whole. Our inner teacher of kindness reinterprets everyday events in ways that lead us to freedom. Observing our minds with this guidance, we apply universal laws to our individual lives, using geometric metaphors as memory aids, releasing the identification with unconscious victim scripts that sabotage our happiness. This book integrates practical insights from modern physics, ancient Hermetic Laws, non-dual metaphysics, transpersonal psychology – and humor – as tools for undoing conflicting beliefs we’ve dreamed ourselves into. Symbols remind us to forgive the dreamer.
We explore seven laws in-depth and demonstrate how a mindfulness that embraces ‘other’ as ‘self’ can reverse the typical misapplication of these inescapable laws of Mentalism, Correspondence, Vibration, Polarity, Rhythm, Cause & Effect, and Generation. Ubiquitous geometric symbols, paired to each of these laws – the circle, vesica piscis, sine wave, line, spiral, fractal, and yin-yang – and their countless commonplace variations, seen from the vantage point of shared interests, reflect these ideas. The inspired use of natural law restores attributes of life, love, strength, purity, beauty, perfection, and gratitude to our awareness. Our intentions of loving-kindness make use of these memory aids for returning our minds to wholeness as we forgive ourselves, using dreams to heal instead of harm.
Who The Geometry Code book was written for
This book bridges the gap between sacred geometry and non-dual metaphysics, going from manifestation (a.k.a. effect) back to cause (our mind, the basis for any metaphysical system worth it’s ‘meta’ 
For years – almost immediately after the first book was out – I’ve been asked for another book that goes into the meaning behind the symbols. Every time I attempted to convey the symbolic meaning, I kept realizing that (personal, as in ‘my interpreted’) meanings change depending on the context when seen from our individual or cultural perspectives. The ‘universal’ aspect kept me searching until I re-examined some of my metaphysical background roots and found some profound reminders. Identity is the key! If we try to approach symbolic interpretation from our individual (seemingly separate, unique) personal identities, we ultimately end up with meanings that clash and oppose. Only when we start from an identity based on wholeness, inclusion, and completely shared interests, can we hope to find meaning (and then only as a reflection) in the symbols we find around us constantly, both geometric, human, planetary or otherwise. This book attempts to explore that territory. Therefore, the meanings attributed to the archetypal symbols in the book (e.g. circle, vesica piscis, sine wave, line, spiral, fractal, and Yin Yang) are as generalized as I could make them. I start out with the caveat that the symbols (and the 7 cosmic laws they pair with) ONLY are truly meaningful in the context where we bring our isolated viewpoints together to be purified of their divergences and conflicts. Even then, they are really only helpful as reminders that point back to a decision in our minds (that we’ve already made) to choose oneness over special interests.
Having said all that, I imagine there are plenty of you (like me) who ARE interested in both sacred geometry AND metaphysics (which is why I put the Metaphysics category, plus Psychology, Philosophy, Spirituality, Symbolism, and Self-Help on the top of the back cover. I apologize for this being a bit long-winded, but I want to make sure that those curious about the book know what it is … and isn’t. In some ways, The Geometry Code (TGC) is a complement to the first book, Sacred Geometry Design Sourcebook (SGDS). TGC has only a dozen or so images and the rest is text, where SGDS has only a dozen or so pages of text and the rest (1300+) images. I’m hoping these two offerings will fulfill a wider scope of interests. I had a great deal of fun putting this second book together, and there are generous quotes from familiar luminaries in a range of backgrounds, as well as my amused ramblings, a little wordplay, and other humor and a mix of ideas that will ideally bring a smile to your face as they did to mine. I VERY much appreciate all of you, your interest, your support, friendship, sharing, and kindnesses; some of you over many years. I definitely want to thank all of you who have offered suggestions, inspirations and editing help (especially my Mom!) Please let me know what you’d like to see next, what can be improved on the website or just whatever feedback you might feel inspired to offer.
Book: The Geometry Code: Universal Symbolic Mirrors of Natural Laws Within Us; Friendly Reminders of Inclusion to Forgive the Dreamer of Separation by Bruce Rawles
“Bruce has done a remarkable job of sharing how – by developing trust in the Inner Guide we all have in common – we can include the symbolic contents of our unconscious mind in very familiar forms, such as geometric ones. … This work is a fun and useful addition to the list of ACIM studies books. Enjoy, and awaken.”
– Gary R. Renard, best-selling author of The Disappearance of the Universe: Straight Talk about Illusions, Past Lives, Religion, Sex, Politics, and the Miracles of Forgiveness
Read more kudos for The Geometry Code book here
“The Geometry Code elegantly approaches the underlying assumptions of the belief in separation – the treasured wounds we won’t forgive which prevent healing – from the context of Oneness. Using ancient and modern mirrors, such as universal laws and sacred geometry, it reveals our true shared selves. I’m impressed with the depth and breadth of this book; it’s really profound. Thank you for bringing it into being.”
– Leonard Laskow, MD; author of Healing With Love
Read more kudos for The Geometry Code book here.
If you read and like the book, please consider posting a review on Amazon.
Top Five Reasons to read the new book “The Geometry Code: Universal Symbolic Mirrors of Natural Laws Within Us; Friendly Reminders of Inclusion to Forgive the Dreamer of Separation” by Bruce Rawles
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To read a book inspired by the Hermetic philosophy classic about universal laws “The Kybalion” on it’s 100th anniversary |
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To deepen one’s understanding about the mystical mirroring aspects of all form, going beyond – yet including – sacred geometry, and reaching into the realms of pure non-dual metaphysics |
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To see how modern quantum physics, ancient wisdom traditions and everything in between all point to the importance of choosing an all-inclusive thought system that embraces all symbols from life and welcomes a transpersonal, liberating interpretation |
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To complement other ACIM studies for avid students of A Course In Miracles |
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To enjoy a light-hearted look at how being kind and including All in our definition and identity of Self helps us find and sustain the unchanging peace that nothing in the world can touch. |
Thanks to my wife, Nancy Bolton-Rawles for suggesting this list! :-)
Purchase The Geometry Code book here.
Purchase The Geometry Code Kindle edition here.
An overview of The Geometry Code book
An Inclusive Identity transforms our experience from separate to whole. Our inner teacher of kindness reinterprets every day events in ways that lead us to freedom. Observing our minds with this guidance, we apply universal laws to our individual lives, using geometric metaphors as memory aids, releasing the identification with unconscious victim scripts that sabotage our happiness. This book integrates practical insights from modern physics, ancient Hermetic Laws, non-dual metaphysics, transpersonal psychology – and humor – as tools for undoing conflicting beliefs we’ve dreamed ourselves into. Symbols remind us to forgive the dreamer.
We explore seven laws in depth and demonstrate how a mindfulness that embraces ‘other’ as ‘self’ can reverse the typical misapplication of these inescapable laws of Mentalism, Correspondence, Vibration, Polarity, Rhythm, Cause & Effect and Generation. Ubiquitous geometric symbols, paired to each of these laws – the circle, vesica piscis, sine wave, line, spiral, fractal and yin-yang – and their countless commonplace variations, seen from the vantage point of shared interests, reflect these ideas. The inspired use of natural law restores attributes of life, love, strength, purity, beauty, perfection and gratitude to our awareness. Our intentions of loving kindness make use of these memory aids for returning our minds to wholeness as we forgive ourselves, using dreams to heal instead of harm.
Who The Geometry Code book was written for
This book bridges the gap between sacred geometry and non-dual metaphysics, going from manifestation (a.k.a. effect) back to cause (our mind, the basis for any metaphysical system worth it’s ‘meta’ :-) For years – almost immediately after the first book was out – I’ve been asked for another book that goes into the meaning behind the symbols. Every time I attempted to convey the symbolic meaning, I kept realizing that (personal, as in ‘my interpreted’) meanings change depending on the context when seen from our individual or cultural perspectives. The ‘universal’ aspect kept me searching until I re-examined some of my metaphysical background roots and found some profound reminders. Identity is the key! If we try to approach symbolic interpretation from our individual (seemingly separate, unique) personal identities, we ultimately end up with meanings that clash and oppose. Only when we start from an identity based on wholeness, inclusion and completely shared interests, can we hope to find meaning (and then only as a reflection) in the symbols we find around us constantly, both geometric, human, planetary or otherwise. This book attempts to explore that territory. Therefore, the meanings attributed to the archetypal symbols in the book (e.g. circle, vesica piscis, sine wave, line, spiral, fractal and Yin Yang) are as generalized as I could make them. I start out with the caveat that the symbols (and the 7 cosmic laws they pair with) ONLY are truly meaningful in the context where we bring our isolated viewpoints together to be purified of their divergences and conflicts. Even then, they are really only helpful as reminders that point back to a decision in our minds (that we’ve already made) to choose oneness over special interests.
Having said all that, I imagine there are plenty of you (like me) who ARE interested in both sacred geometry AND metaphysics (which is why I put the Metaphysics category, plus Psychology, Philosophy, Spirituality, Symbolism and Self-Help on the top of the back cover. :-) I apologize for this being a bit long-winded, but I want to make sure that those curious about the book know what it is … and isn’t. In some ways The Geometry Code (TGC) is a complement to the first book, Sacred Geometry Design Sourcebook (SGDS). TGC has only a dozen or so images and the rest is text, where SGDS has only a dozen or so pages of text, and the rest (1300+) images. I’m hoping these two offerings will fulfill a wider scope of interests. I had a great deal of fun putting this second book together, and there are generous quotes from familiar luminaries in a range of backgrounds, as well as my amused ramblings, a little word play and other humor and a mix of ideas that will ideally bring a smile to your face as they did to mine. I VERY much appreciate all of you, your interest, your support, friendship, sharing and kindnesses; some of you over many years. I definitely want to thank all of you who have offered suggestions, inspirations and editing help (especially my Mom!) Please let me know what you’d like to see next, what can be improved on the website or just whatever feedback you might feel inspired to offer.
Buy The Geometry Code book here.
Buy The Geometry Code Kindle edition now
ISBN-13 numbers:
Paperback: 978-0-9656405-7-2
Kindle: 978-0-9656405-0-3
ISBN-10 numbers:
Paperback: 0-9656405-7-4
Kindle: 0-9656405-0-7
The Geometry Code screensaver – companion to the book of the same name
The Geometry Code book became available June 5, 2012. Gratitude is due to all, including recent inspiration from kindred souls …
The Geometry Code Meditation Tool, Screen Saver (by Mika Feinberg) and eBooklet (by Bruce Rawles) (a perfect companion for the book) IS also available now (and has been for several years)!
Here’s an example of a similar exquisite screensaver by Mika of LightSOURCE that gives an idea of the beauty of the animation and how skillfully he uses color, gradient blending and smooth transitions to make wonderful meditative visual experiences:
For more, here’s the LightSOURCE YouTube channel.
Sacred Geometry Design Sourcebook – also available now!
Bruce’s first book, Sacred Geometry Design Sourcebook – Universal Dimensional Patterns, is still available and is a great introduction to his more recent work, as well as a timeless reference for readers of all ages with a variety of interests.
