Hermes Trismegistus Invocation & Prayer

28 Disember 2025

BY NICOLE LAU

To invoke Hermes Trismegistus is to call upon the divine wisdom within yourself—the Thrice-Great One who bridges heaven and earth, the master of transformation, the revealer of hidden knowledge. Whether you seek guidance, wisdom, or communion with the divine, invoking Hermes opens the channel to gnosis. These invocations and prayers are not mere words, but sacred technology for aligning your consciousness with the Hermetic current.

This is how to call upon the Thrice-Great One.

Understanding Hermetic Invocation

What is Invocation?

Definition:

Invocation = calling a divine power INTO yourself
Not commanding or summoning (that's evocation)
But inviting, opening, receiving
Becoming a vessel for the divine presence
"Invoke" = "in-voice" = giving voice to the divine within

The Hermetic Understanding:

Hermes Trismegistus is not separate from you
He is an archetype, a divine principle
When you invoke Hermes, you invoke that principle within yourself
You ARE Hermes, remembering yourself
The invocation awakens what's already there

Why Invoke Hermes Trismegistus?

Reasons to Call Upon Hermes:

For Wisdom: When seeking knowledge or understanding
For Communication: Before important conversations or writing
For Magic: To empower alchemical or theurgic work
For Transformation: When undergoing personal alchemy
For Guidance: At crossroads or times of confusion
For Gnosis: To access direct spiritual knowledge
For Protection: When traveling (physical or spiritual)

Preparing for Invocation

Physical Preparation

Sacred Space:

Clean, quiet space
Altar (optional but helpful)
Candles (orange, yellow, or white)
Incense (frankincense, myrrh, or lavender)
Image or statue of Hermes (optional)
Emerald Tablet text (optional)

Timing:

Wednesday (Hermes' day)
Mercury hour (use planetary hours calculator)
Dawn or dusk (liminal times)
Or whenever you feel called

Mental and Spiritual Preparation

Purification:

Bathe or wash hands and face
Clear your mind through meditation
Set clear intention
Release expectations
Open your heart

Centering:

Breathe deeply
Ground yourself
Become present
Align with your highest self

Hermetic Invocations

The Simple Invocation

For Daily Practice:

"Hermes Trismegistus, Thrice-Great One,
Master of Wisdom, Guide of Souls,
I invoke your presence.
Illuminate my mind with your wisdom,
Open my heart to your truth,
Guide my steps on the path of transformation.
As above, so below.
So mote it be."

The Formal Invocation

For Ritual Work:

"I call upon Hermes Trismegistus,
Thrice-Great Hermes, Master of All Wisdom,
Thoth of Egypt, Scribe of the Gods,
Hermes of Greece, Messenger Divine,
Mercury the Swift, Guide of Souls.

You who hold the Caduceus, Staff of Power,
You who wrote the Emerald Tablet,
You who revealed the secrets of Alchemy,
You who teach the path of Gnosis.

I invoke you into this sacred space,
I invoke you into my consciousness,
I invoke you into my heart.

Grant me your wisdom,
Grant me your clarity,
Grant me your transformative power.

As above, so below,
As within, so without,
As the universe, so the soul.

Hermes Trismegistus, I am your vessel.
Speak through me, work through me, transform me.
So it is, and so it shall be."

The Alchemical Invocation

For Transformation Work:

"Hermes, Divine Alchemist,
Master of the Great Work,
I stand before you as lead,
Seeking to become gold.

Apply your fire to my prima materia,
Dissolve what must be dissolved,
Purify what must be purified,
Unite what must be united.

Guide me through Nigredo's darkness,
Illuminate me in Albedo's light,
Ripen me in Citrinitas' wisdom,
Perfect me in Rubedo's completion.

Hermes Trismegistus, Divine Alchemist,
Transform me into the Philosopher's Stone.
So mote it be."

The Gnostic Invocation

For Spiritual Awakening:

"Hermes, Revealer of Gnosis,
You who spoke with Poimandres,
You who know the mysteries of God and cosmos,
Awaken the divine knowledge within me.

Let me see beyond the veil of illusion,
Let me know the truth of my divine nature,
Let me remember what I have forgotten,
Let me become what I truly am.

Hermes Trismegistus, Thrice-Great Teacher,
Initiate me into the mysteries.
So it is."

Hermetic Prayers

The Prayer of Gratitude (from Corpus Hermeticum)

Ancient Hermetic Prayer:

"We give thanks to Thee, O Highest God,
By whose grace alone we have attained to the light of knowledge.

O Name revered above all names,
By which alone God, the Father of all, is blessed,
Who dost extend to all things the kindness of a father,
The affection of a mother, and the care and love of a nurse.

Thou hast given us mind, reason, and intelligence:
Mind, that we may understand Thee,
Reason, that we may seek Thee,
Intelligence, that we may find Thee.

We rejoice that Thou hast shown Thyself to us in full,
We rejoice that while we are yet in the body,
Thou hast made us divine through Thy knowledge.

The only thanksgiving of man to Thee is to know Thy greatness.
We have known Thee, O Light of Life.
We have known Thee, O Womb of all creation.
We have known Thee, O eternal permanence of the Father.

Thus worshipping Thy goodness,
We ask only this: that Thou wouldst keep us steadfast in Thy knowledge,
And that we may never fall away from this manner of life."

The Daily Hermetic Prayer

For Morning Practice:

"Hermes Trismegistus, Thrice-Great One,
As I begin this day, I align myself with your wisdom.

May my thoughts be clear as your mind,
May my words be true as your teachings,
May my actions be aligned with cosmic law.

Guide me to see the divine in all things,
To recognize the unity beneath apparent diversity,
To live the truth of 'As above, so below.'

Hermes, walk with me this day.
So mote it be."

The Prayer for Wisdom

When Seeking Guidance:

"Hermes Trismegistus, Master of Wisdom,
I come before you seeking understanding.

[State your question or situation]

Illuminate my mind with your clarity,
Open my heart to your truth,
Guide me to the answer I seek.

Not my will, but divine will be done.
I trust in your guidance.
Thank you, Hermes.
So it is."

Working with the Invocations

How to Use These Invocations

Guidelines:

Speak aloud (voice activates the invocation)
Speak with conviction and feeling
Visualize Hermes' presence as you speak
Feel the words, don't just recite them
Adapt the words to your own voice if needed
The intention matters more than perfect wording

After the Invocation:

Sit in silence
Be receptive
Notice any thoughts, feelings, images that arise
Journal what you receive
Thank Hermes
Close the ritual

Signs of Hermes' Presence

You May Experience:

Sudden clarity or insight
Feeling of lightness or expansion
Tingling or energy sensations
Synchronicities (especially with communication/travel)
Dreams with messages
Increased mental agility
A sense of being guided

Creating Your Own Invocation

The Formula

Structure of an Invocation:

Naming: Call Hermes by his names and titles
Praising: Acknowledge his qualities and powers
Invoking: Invite him into your space/consciousness
Requesting: State what you seek
Affirming: Declare it done ("So mote it be")

Example Template:

"I call upon [Names of Hermes],
You who [Qualities and deeds],
I invoke you [Into this space/my heart/etc.],
Grant me [What you seek],
[Hermetic principle or affirmation],
So it is."

Conclusion: The Living Invocation

To invoke Hermes Trismegistus is not to call upon an external deity, but to awaken the Hermetic principle within yourself. Hermes is the divine messenger, the bridge between worlds, the master of transformation—and all of these live in you. When you invoke Hermes, you invoke your own highest wisdom, your own transformative power, your own divine nature.

The words are just the beginning. The real invocation is living the Hermetic principles, embodying the wisdom, becoming the transformation. Speak the invocations, yes—but then become them. This is the true calling of Hermes Trismegistus.

The next article explores "Hermes Trismegistus Meditation"—contemplative practices for connecting with the Thrice-Great One.