"My dear readers, In your hands, you hold a dimensional gateway to the alchemy of the spirit, an edition that promises more than knowledge: it proposes a transformation of the being. This book is a compilation of the master keys of Hermetic knowledge, offered to those brave seekers who are ready to unravel the wisdom that resides beyond the veil of the common and known.

 

As you delve into these pages, you are invited to free your mind from the shackles of mundane reality and open your consciousness to the universal principles that govern our existence. This is not a work for casual reading; it is a call to deep meditation and spiritual awakening. Prepare for a journey where each discovery will bring you closer to understanding the greatness of THE ALL and the infinite cosmos.

 

With humility and excitement, I offer you this treasure of wisdom, a mirror of the teachings I have cultivated and cherished throughout my life. I urge you to explore with an open heart and a mind ready for the mysteries that The Kybalion reveals. For in the journey of deep understanding and personal fulfillment, each word, each image, each annotation, is a step toward the ascent of our being to the realms of light and eternal truth.

 

With affection and guidance for your journey" (José Marcelo Caballero).



José Marcelo Caballero, born in 1960 in Mendoza, Argentina, is an editor, author, adapter, and translator with a prominent career in the digital realm. His early interest in literature drove him to establish a foothold in the publishing world. After his studies in Mendoza, he specialized in digital media in Buenos Aires, where he expanded his knowledge across various literary genres and refined his editorial skills.

 

In the 1990s, Caballero emerged as a key figure in the editorial scene, starting his own editorial projects and gaining experience in text selection and editing, as well as in adaptation and translation for the Argentine market. His influence grew during this time, solidifying his place in the industry. He was also a co-founder of Libronauta, a 1990s start-up focused on academic eBooks, marking a milestone in digital access to knowledge and education.

 

With the digital boom, he adapted his skills to the online environment, leading in the development of digital strategies and expanding the reach of literature through digital platforms.

 

Caballero has also made contributions as an author, producing works in various genres that reflect his deep knowledge and passion for literature.

 

He continues to be active in the industry, collaborating with authors and seeking innovative ways to merge technology and literature to reach a global audience, remaining an inspiring figure in the editorial world.



Foreword to this edition

Introduction

Chapter I

Hermetic Philosophy

Chapter II

The Seven Hermetic Principles

The Principle of Mentalism

The Principle of Correspondence

The Principle of Vibration

The Principle of Polarity

The Principle of Rhythm

The Principle of cause and Efect

The Principle of Generation

Chapter III

Mental Transmutation

Chapter IV

The All

Chapter V

The Mental Universe

Chapter VI

The Divine Paradox

Chapter VII

"The All" in All

Chapter VIII

The Planes of Correspondence

Chapter IX

Vibration

Chapter X

Polarity

Chapter XI

Rhythm

Chapter XII

Casuality

Chapter XIII

Gender

Chapter XIV

Mental Gender

Chapter XV

Hermetic Axioms