The conventional Hexagram presents in pictorial symbolism the root doctrine of the Hermetic Emerald Tablet: "That which is above is equal to that whi… - Eliphas Levi

Magic is the traditional science of the secrets of Nature which has been transmitted to us from the Magi.

I will go further and affirm that magical circles and magnetic currents establish themselves, and have an influence, according to fatal laws, upon those on whom they can act. [...] The man who is eccentric in his genius is one who attempts to form a circle by combating the central attractive force of established chains and currents.

1. א All things proclaim an active, thinking cause.
2. ב The living unity heeds number's laws.
3. ג That which contains all is by nothing bound.
4. ד Before all else, He everywhere is found.
5. ה He, the sole Master—praise to Him alone! 6. ו To pure hearts His true doctrine He makes known.
7. ז Faith's works a single guide have, under heaven.
8. ח So one sole altar and one law are given.
9. ט What the Eternal founds, forever stays.
10. י From high, down to our time, He rules each phase.
11. כ Great is His mercy, and His wrath severe.
12. ל He sends a king unto His people dear.
13. מ The tomb but leads to new lands by and by, Life is immortal, death alone shall die.