Harry B Joseph Book of Symbolism Guide to Universal Laws: The Visual Laws
We are often told "The Law is everywhere." But how many of us can actually SEE the Law? In the Book of Symbolism by Harry B Joseph, the Seven Hermetic/Universal Laws are transformed from abstract concepts into concrete, visible patterns. According to the Revival of Wisdom, if you can't see the Law in a falling leaf or a corporate logo, you don't yet understand the Law.
This guide provides the "Visual Indicators" for the Universal Laws as decoded within the Book of Symbolism.
1. The Law of Mentalism (The All is Mind)
The Visual Indicator: The Point and the Circle. Whenever you see a symbol that features a Central Point within an Empty Field, you are seeing the Law of Mentalism. It is the visual representation of "Thought" (The Point) existing within "Infinite Potential" (The Circle).
2. The Law of Correspondence (As Above, So Below)
The Visual Indicator: Fractals and Reflection. In the Book of Symbolism, this law is shown in the Snowflake or the Branching of Bronchi in the Lungs. When a small pattern perfectly mirrors a large pattern, the Law of Correspondence is "Visible." It tells you that the "Micro" and the "Macro" are one.
3. The Law of Vibration (Everything Moves)
The Visual Indicator: Waves and Ripples. Any symbol that utilizes Curve or Spiral is an indicator of the Law of Vibration. It shows that "Life" is not static; it is a movement of energy. To "See" this law is to realize that what looks like a "Solid Object" is actually a high-vibrational dance.
4. The Law of Polarity (Duality)
The Visual Indicator: The Two Poles. Black and White, Up and Down, Left and Right. The Book of Symbolism shows this in the Pillars of Boaz and Jachin or the Checkerboard Floor. Seeing this law allows you to immediately identify the "Opposite Pole" in any situation, giving you the power of Neutrality.
5. The Law of Gender (Masculine/Feminine)
The Visual Indicator: Angles vs. Curves. Straight, sharp lines (Triangles, Squares) are the visual indicator of Masculine/Will energy. Curved, soft lines (Circles, Crescents) are the indicator of Feminine/Emotional energy. A balanced symbol (like the Hexagram) uses both.
Practical Section: The 'Law Spotting' Exercise
To begin seeing the laws today:
- Pick one Law from the list.
- Open a magazine or look at a TV screen.
- Find an advertisement.
- Identify which Law the designers are using to 'Hook' your attention. (e.g., If they use a spiral, they are using the Law of Vibration to trigger your 'Interest/Growth' instinct).
- Name the Law out loud. "I see the Law of Gender in this triangle."
Conclusion: Vision is Sovereignty
The visual guide to universal laws in the Book of Symbolism represents the graduation of the student. You are no longer "Checking the book" to see if something is true; you are Seeing the Truth directly in the structure of the world. Harry B Joseph has pointed at the moon; now you can see the moon for yourself. Once you see the Laws, you are no longer a "Believer"; you are an "Observer." And an observer can never be a slave.