The Hermetic Quaternary

1) To know (Earth). Knowledge is power. There is power in knowledge for its own sake. Knowledge from books, websites, others and not to underestimate - knowledge from self. To know is the base of the triangle.

2) To will (Air). The power of focused and disciplined will is the device of reality creation. Focus collapses the wave function into particles and crystallizes the sea of infinite possibilities into something tangible and experiential. To will is the right wall of the triangle.

3) To dare (Fire). You have the knowledge so you know how to meditate and how to focus, you are willing to create so now do it. To dare is the left wall of the triangle.

4) To keep silence (Water). Silent, reserved power is the most potent. Do not dilute the power by discussing what you are doing with somebody who might contaminate your project with psychic resistance. To keep silence is the circle that surrounds the other three tenets.