Tattva vision

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Tattvas in isolation and combination

Tattva vision is a technique developed by the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn to aid with the development of the faculty of astral clairvoyance.[1] They were derived from the elements or tattvas of Hindu philosophy and the Vedantic doctrine of pancikarana, as interpreted by the Golden Dawn.[further explanation needed]

Tattva symbols[edit]

The astral forms of the tattvas and equivalent in Western elements:[2]

Tattva (Mahābhūta) Equivalent element Symbol Alternative symbol Description
Akasha Spirit Akasha Tattva Akasha Tattva - Alternate black or indigo vesica piscis
or egg
Tejas Fire Tejas Tattva - red equilateral triangle
Vayu Air Vayu Tattva - blue circle
Apas Water Apas Tattva Apas Tattva - Alternate purple half circle
or silver crescent
Prithvi Earth Prithivi Tattva - yellow square

Constructing tattva cards[edit]

Tattva cards can be constructed by cutting the tattva symbols out of coloured paper or card, and pasting on to small cards of about 6 inches by 6 inches in size. Alternatively the tattva symbols may be painted onto the cards, or a commercial set of cards may be obtained.

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References[edit]

  1. ^ The Golden Dawn: A Complete Course in Practical Ceremonial Magic as revealed to Israel Regardie with further revision, expansion, and additional notes by Israel Regardie, Chris Monnastre, and others, under the editorship of Carl Llewellyn Weschke (6th edition, (Llewellyn, 1989) ISBN 0-87542-663-8, Volume IV, book 7, "Clairvoyance, talismans, sigils, tattwas", p. 456
  2. ^ The Golden Dawn: A Complete Course in Practical Ceremonial Magic as revealed to Israel Regardie with further revision, expansion, and additional notes by Israel Regardie, Chris Monnastre, and others, under the editorship of Carl Llewellyn Weschke (6th edition, (Llewellyn, 1989) ISBN 0-87542-663-8, Volume IV, book 7, "Clairvoyance, talismans, sigils, tattwas", p. 457

Bibliography[edit]

  • Fletcher, Ella A., Law of the Rhythmic Breath: Teaching the Generation, Conservation, and Control of Vital Force (Kessinger, 1997) ISBN 1-56459-839-X
  • Mumford, John, Magical Tattwa Cards (Llewellyn, 1997) ISBN 1-56718-472-3
  • Prasad, Rama, Nature's Finer Forces: The Science of Breath and the Philosophy of the Tattvas (Kessinger, 1997) ISBN 1-56459-803-9
  • Ramacharaka Yogi, Science of Breath (Kessinger, 1997) ISBN 1-56459-744-X

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