The Law of Cycles by Dawn Solomon, PhD, ATP®
Affirmation: I AM the powerful creator of my reality and I LOVE IT!!!!
The ancient Hermetic texts tell us that there are universal laws or principles that apply to everything in our Universe. One of these laws is the Law of Cycles, also known as the Principle of Rhythm. The Kybalion states that “Everything flows, out and in; everything has its tides; all things rise and fall; the pendulum-swing manifests in everything; the measure of the swing to the right is the measure of the swing to the left; rhythm compensates.”
Evidence of this law can easily be seen in nature whether it be in the seasons changing or in the waves and tides of the oceans. We see it in the cycle of life, death and rebirth, in nations and governments as they rise and fall, and in bodily functions such as the heart rate, lungs, digestion, and menstruation. All things exist between opposite poles of vibration (positive and negative) and swing between those poles. The Law of Cycles maintains balance within the Universe. This principle helps us to explain changes in our moods, feelings and experiences.
Until we understand this principle or law, we are left feeling helpless and at the mercy of the Universe as the pendulum of life swings back and forth between poles. This can often leave us feeling like we have no control over our thoughts and life circumstances. Once we understand the Law of Cycles we can make conscious choices to help neutralize the effects of the pendulum swings and ride along the tops of the waves without needing to go down into the deep valleys.
How do you do this? The Kybalion states that one must “polarize himself at the desired pole and by a process akin to refusing to participate in the backward swing or if you prefer, a denial of its influence over him, he stands firm in his polarized position and allows the mental pendulum to swing back along the unconscious plane.” In other words, make a mental choice to believe that bad does not necessarily follow good or that great highs are not necessarily followed by deep lows. Refuse to buy into the ‘waiting for the next shoe to drop’ or ‘things are going too good, something is going to go wrong’ mentality. The Principle of Rhythm tells us that you will experience changes and fluctuations in life. However, it does not say that these changes must be negative and positive. You can control the degree to which you experience the affects of the pendulum’s swing!
Doreen Virtue’s book, Divine Magic, suggests imagining the areas of your life in your mind’s eye like a control panel of a plane, with levers that slide up and down for each area of your life such as money, health, love, career and psychic abilities. Mentally imagine yourself moving these levers up to your highest comfort level and locking them, or polarizing them, in that position. Mentally check these levers daily and if they have shifted, readjust them and choose to not be affected by life’s ups and downs.
This process along with keeping your sacral and solar plexus chakras clear will assist you in managing life’s natural rhythms and in more efficiently manifesting the life you dream of. Make the decision each day to refuse to participate in the pendulums backward swings, rising above life’s challenges and letting them pass beneath you. I encourage you to give this practice a try over the next month and see what happens. You will be surprised at how things will begin to shift and how much lighter you will feel. Enjoy the process and have fun! Ride the wave!
With Angel Blessings,
Dawn~
For more information about the Laws of the Universe and Hermetics check out Doreen Virtue’s book Divine Magic.
