The Seeker's Scientific Method: Validating Hermetic Principles Yourself

BY NICOLE LAU

I've shown you that the Hermetic Principles are mathematical laws validated by modern science.

But here's the crucial truth: Don't believe me. Verify it yourself.

In this article, I'll give you the Seeker's Scientific Method—a systematic approach to validating Hermetic principles through your own direct experience.

You are your own authority. Test everything. Keep what works.

The Seeker's Scientific Method

Step 1: Observe
Notice patterns in your life and reality.

Step 2: Hypothesize
Formulate a testable claim using Hermetic principles.

Step 3: Predict
What should happen if the principle is true?

Step 4: Test
Design an experiment or practice.

Step 5: Measure
Collect data. Track results.

Step 6: Analyze
Does the data support your hypothesis?

Step 7: Refine
Adjust your understanding based on results.

Step 8: Repeat
Iterate until you have confidence.

Testing Principle 5: Rhythm

Hypothesis: My energy follows a 24-hour circadian rhythm.

Prediction: If I track energy levels, I'll find consistent daily patterns.

Test:
1. Rate energy 1-10 every 2 hours for 2 weeks
2. Record in spreadsheet
3. Graph the data

Measure:
• Morning (6-8 AM): Average 6/10
• Midday (12-2 PM): Average 8/10
• Afternoon (3-5 PM): Average 5/10
• Evening (7-9 PM): Average 7/10

Analyze:
Clear pattern emerges. Energy peaks midday, dips mid-afternoon. Rhythm principle validated.

Refine:
Schedule important work during midday peak. Rest during afternoon dip.

Result:
Productivity increases 30%. Principle validated through direct experience.

Testing Principle 2: Correspondence

Hypothesis: Patterns in one life area mirror patterns in others.

Prediction: If I procrastinate at work, I'll find similar procrastination in health, relationships, finances.

Test:
1. Identify procrastination pattern at work
2. Look for same pattern in 3 other domains
3. Document similarities

Measure:
• Work: Delay difficult tasks until deadline
• Health: Delay doctor appointments
• Relationships: Delay difficult conversations
• Finances: Delay reviewing budget

Analyze:
Same pattern across all domains. Correspondence principle validated.

Refine:
Solve procrastination in easiest domain (health—schedule doctor appointment). Apply solution to work.

Result:
Solving in one domain improves all domains. Principle validated.

Testing Principle 4: Polarity

Hypothesis: Balancing complementary opposites improves wellbeing.

Prediction: If I balance work/rest, stress/recovery, I'll feel better.

Test:
Week 1: Work hard, no rest (imbalanced)
Week 2: Work hard, rest hard (balanced)

Measure:
• Week 1: Energy 4/10, Mood 5/10, Productivity 6/10
• Week 2: Energy 8/10, Mood 8/10, Productivity 9/10

Analyze:
Balance improves all metrics. Polarity principle validated.

Result:
Implement work/rest oscillation permanently. Sustained improvement.

Combining Subjective and Objective Measures

Subjective:
• How do I feel?
• What's my experience?
• Journaling, self-assessment

Objective:
• What can I measure?
• Productivity metrics
• Health biomarkers
• Time tracking
• Financial data

Best validation: Subjective AND objective agree.

30-Day Validation Challenge

Week 1: Rhythm
Track energy, sleep, productivity. Find your cycles.

Week 2: Correspondence
Identify one pattern. Find it in 3 domains. Solve in one, apply to all.

Week 3: Polarity
Identify imbalance. Restore balance. Measure improvement.

Week 4: Integration
Use all three principles together. Document results.

Conclusion

Don't believe the Hermetic Principles. Test them.

Use the Seeker's Scientific Method. Validate through direct experience.

You are your own authority. Truth is accessible. Verify everything.

The principles work. Prove it to yourself.