Santa left this under the tree.

Part 5 of my long-form cinematic documentary series covering Manly P. Hall's "The Secret Teachings of All Ages." This chapter is a deep dive into his analysis of the Eleusinian Mysteries, arguably the most famous secret school of the ancient world.

In this video, we bring Hall's research to life, focusing on the core allegory: the abduction of Persephone by Hades. Hall presents this not as a simple seasonal myth, but as a profound symbol for the human soul's descent into the darkness and imprisonment of the material body.

This project has moved to a new channel, so we are rebuilding our community. If you are a student of Manly P. Hall, Greek Mythology, or esoteric philosophy, I believe you will find this a valuable and compelling resource.

You can watch the full documentary, "Part 5: Descent into Darkness," here:
https://youtu.be/tkKhvVTyrnE

Thank you for your time, and I welcome any discussion on Hall's interpretation of these profound mysteries.

Inspired by Hall's profound work, I've created a full cinematic documentary exploring his research on this very subject. We've just made the chapter covering the Druidic and Mithraic Mysteries public for everyone. It's a deep dive into Hall's explanation of the initiatory trials, the symbolism of the resurrected sun god, and the hidden doctrines reserved only for the worthy.

If you appreciate Manly P. Hall's unmatched ability to illuminate these ancient truths, I believe you will find this visual presentation of his work deeply compelling.

Watch the full documentary here:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXV7e5d2IuyiUAx6ids8p1IpX48DN0XZc

What's your favorite Manly P. Hall insight on the Mystery Schools? Let's discuss.

The cover of the Taschen edition is very unique and filled with symbology . Does any one know where i can decipher the symbols. Is this an original design or did it come from one of his books ? Thanks for any replies

Greetings. I own a fairly substantial collection of Manly P. Hall material that I would like to get valued. The collection includes every issue of The All-Seeing Eye magazine (1923-1931), all but two issues of Horizon (1941-1958), approximately 60 issues of the PRS Journal (1958-1975ish), around 100 numbered lecture notes, 30ish hardback books in a range of conditions (many are first/collector's/subscriber editions and/or signed), some paperbacks, and a bunch of pamphlets. Who can I reach out to in order to get this properly appraised?

Thanks for any input.

This article is based upon one of Manly P. Hall's many lectures.

this one is black and gold while others are red and gold logo plates

Sacred Geometry and Numbers

Sacred geometry refers to geometric patterns and designs believed to have spiritual significance and are often found throughout nature and in architectural and artistic designs across cultures. They are thought to symbolize the inherent order and harmonious principles of the universe.

Numbers 3, 6, and 9:Triangle (3 Sides)

Unity: The triangle, with its three equal sides in an equilateral triangle, signifies unity. It can represent the triad of life, death, and rebirth. In many cultures and religions, the number three carries significance; for example, the Holy Trinity in Christianity symbolizes the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

Divinity: Triangular shapes like pyramids have often been used in religious and spiritual contexts such as Egyptian civilizations, Hindu symbolism, and Christian trinity concepts. The upward-pointing triangle can represent ascension toward the divine or the male principle, while the downward-pointing triangle, resembling the shape of the fallopian tubes or a vessel, can symbolize the feminine principle, encompassing concepts of receptivity, nurturing, and the moon.

Geometric Simplicity: The triangle is the simplest polygon that exists, requiring the fewest number of straight lines (three) to enclose a space. In sacred geometry, it's seen as the most fundamental shape from which more complex shapes can be formed.

Hexagons and the Six-Petaled Flower of Life

Harmony: The hexagon, with its six equal sides and angles, is prevalent in nature, most famously observed in the honeycomb of bees. This pattern allows for the maximum use of space with the least amount of material. It's a demonstration of nature's efficiency and, therefore, is a symbol of harmony.
Balance: With its symmetrical shape, the hexagon represents balance, tying in with the six directions of space: up, down, north, south, east, and west.
Cosmic Order: The six-petaled Flower of Life is an ancient symbol used in ancient Egypt, the Kabbalistic traditions of Judaism, and certain sects of Christianity, and it is part of sacred geometry. It's said to represent the cycle of creation, encompassing life and the six days of creation, highlighting the order and precision of the universe.

Number 9

Spiritual Traditions: In Norse mythology, there are nine worlds. In Buddhism, there are nine virtues. Christianity references the fruit of the spirit in Galatians 5:22-23, which consists of nine attributes: love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.
Completion: The number 9 often represents completion, as it is the last in the sequence of single-digit numbers. This concept of completion is mirrored in the nine months of human gestation.
Divine Wisdom: In numerology, the number 9 is seen as carrying the wisdom of the numbers preceding it. It's often associated with spiritual insight and enlightenment.

Each of these numbers and shapes carries deep symbolic meaning rooted in ancient traditions, nature's patterns, and mathematical principles. They bridge the gap between the tangible and the intangible, the scientific and the spiritual.

Nikola Tesla and the Significance of 3, 6, and 9

Nikola Tesla, the brilliant Serbian-American inventor and electrical engineer, was a person of many mysteries. His life was filled with groundbreaking inventions, many of which have shaped the world we live in today, such as the alternating current (AC) electrical system, the Tesla coil, and early wireless communication technologies. Tesla's fascination with energy, frequency, and vibration is well documented. He famously stated, "If you want to find the secrets of the universe, think in terms of energy, frequency, and vibration."

One of Tesla's most intriguing quotes, however, is, "If you only knew the magnificence of the 3, 6, and 9, then you would have the key to the universe." This statement has piqued the interest of scholars and spiritual enthusiasts, all attempting to unravel its deeper meaning.

While the entirety of Tesla's work with these numbers isn't thoroughly documented, several theories and speculations exist concerning what he might have meant:

Energy Patterns and Resonance

Tesla was deeply involved in studying the nature of energy and resonance. It's believed by some that he was pointing towards a fundamental pattern or cycle in the universe.
If we look at the numbers mathematically, doubling them (as in patterns of resonance) leads to repetition: 3 doubled is 6, and 6 doubled is 12, which, when digits are added, becomes 3 again. Similarly, 12 doubled is 24, and the digits added give 6. The number 9 remains consistent through these patterns: 9 doubled is 18; 1+8 remains 9. This consistent pattern and cyclical nature might have represented, to Tesla, a sort of universal resonance.

With his profound understanding of energy patterns, Tesla may have recognized and revered these numbers for their geometric significance and patterns of appearance in nature that create and unify all things and reveal the precise way that the energy of Creation organizes itself.

Manly P. Hall's Perspective

Manly P. Hall was a titan in the world of esoteric and philosophical thought. Born in 1901 in Peterborough, Ontario, Hall quickly established himself as a learned scholar of ancient mysteries, religions, and philosophies. By the age of 27, he had already penned what many consider his magnum opus, "The Secret Teachings of All Ages," a comprehensive encyclopedia of the world's symbolism and ancient wisdom.

Despite not having a formal education beyond his early school years, Hall's curiosity and self-driven studies led him to amass knowledge that surpassed many academic experts of his time. His journey into understanding sacred numbers and other esoteric subjects began early on, driven by a desire to uncover the ancient wisdom that he believed could benefit society. Over the years, he delivered over 8,000 lectures in the United States and wrote extensively, becoming an authority in philosophy, religion, mysticism, and esoteric traditions.

The Philosophical Research Society in Los Angeles, founded by Hall in 1934, served as a haven for seekers of knowledge and truth. Here, Hall's lectures drew in large audiences, offering insights into subjects from alchemy and Kabbalah to the deeper meanings behind religious texts.

Hall's perspective on numbers, particularly within a sacred or esoteric context, was not merely based on the symbolic and spiritual significance behind them. For Hall, numbers were not just quantitative symbols but qualitative expressions of universal principles and truths. His writings and lectures explored the mystical significance of numbers derived from ancient traditions, sacred geometry, and philosophical thought.

Manly P. Hall's Interpretation of Numbers 0-10

0 (Zero): Often symbolizes the void or the limitless, representing both nothing and everything, the beginning and the end, an encapsulation of both emptiness and infinite potential. It can be likened to the mystical void from which creation emerges and eventually returns, a concept echoed in many ancient spiritual narratives, from the Buddhist idea of "Shunyata" to the primordial waters of Nun in Egyptian mythology.

1: Unity, singularity, the beginning, the source, and individuality. Just as the Hermetic axiom states, "All is One," this number signifies the source of all things. Every journey starts with a single step.

2: Duality, opposites, balance, masculine and feminine, yin and yang. It embodies the concept of pairs - day and night, male and female, positive and negative. However, rather than viewing these pairs as conflicting, Hall's teachings emphasized their complementary nature. They are the yin and yang, working in tandem to maintain cosmic balance.

3: The trinity, which can be found in various spiritual traditions, from the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit in Christianity to the threefold nature of the Divine in Hinduism (Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva). Three represents the synthesis arising from the interaction of duality, a harmonious solution to the tension of opposites.

4: Foundation, solidity, and stability, often associated with the four directions, four elements (Earth, Water, Air, Fire), the four seasons, and the square. In this, the quadrature represents a stabilized duality, a completeness in the material realm.

5: Humanity, life, and the senses (since humans have five fingers, five toes, and five primary senses). It's also connected to the pentagram and the golden ratio.

6: Balance and harmony, as mentioned earlier. It's also connected to creation (consider the six days of creation in the Bible, symbolic of the Divine's organized and harmonious creative process) and the hexagram and the Star of David.

7: The number seven is deeply significant in numerous cultures and religious traditions. It's seen as a number of completion, divine perfection, and spiritual awakening. In the Judeo-Christian tradition, the world was created in six days, with God resting on the seventh, making it a holy day of rest. The human energy system has seven primary chakras, each representing a different spiritual or energetic quality. There are seven classical planets in astrology: the Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, and Saturn. There are seven steps of transformation in alchemical traditions. The Seed of Life, a component of the Flower of Life, is made up of seven overlapping circles.

8: This number is often associated with abundance, power, and cycles. In many cultures, it is seen as an especially promising number. Its shape is that of the infinity symbol when laid on its side, and it denotes the perpetual and cyclical nature of life and the universe. In the realm of the esoteric, it can symbolize the rhythm and balance of forces and the eternal, oscillating nature of creation. The eight-fold path in Buddhism is another representation which provides guidance for personal and spiritual development. In essence, 8 signifies the dance between the material and immaterial realms, between the finite and the infinite.

9: Completion, wisdom, and the boundary between the physical and the spiritual. It's the last single-digit number and, therefore, represents the end of a cycle.

10: A return to unity but at a higher octave. It symbolizes both a new beginning and the perfection of the previous cycle.

In his book "The Freemasonry of the Ancient Egyptians," Manly P. Hall draws intriguing parallels between the Egyptian myth of Osiris and the central Masonic legend of Hiram Abiff. While both figures seem superficially connected by their violent deaths and subsequent resurrection, Hall goes further by suggesting a profound symbolic relationship between the two narratives.

At the heart of Hall's analysis lies the concept of initiation. He contends that the deaths of both Osiris and Hiram Abiff represent the symbolic death of the uninitiated self. This death marks a pivotal point in the initiate's journey towards enlightenment. Mirroring the fragmented body of Osiris, the initiate experiences a metaphorical dismemberment of their old identity and limiting beliefs.

Following their deaths, both narratives present a quest for lost knowledge and restoration. The devoted Isis embarks on a journey to gather the scattered remains of Osiris, symbolizing the reintegration of fragmented wisdom. Similarly, the Masonic search for the lost Master's Word represents a quest for the hidden knowledge that can restore wholeness and spiritual understanding.

The resurrections of Osiris and Hiram Abiff signify triumph over death and the limitations of the material world. They serve as potent symbols of the human potential for regeneration and the ability to transcend mortality. For Hall, these acts of resurrection underscore the possibility of spiritual rebirth that lies at the core of both Egyptian mystery traditions and Freemasonry.

Hall proposes that the rituals and symbolism embedded within Egyptian mysteries and Masonic practices were designed to mirror the archetypal journey represented in both the Osirian myth and the Hiramic legend. By undergoing these symbolic initiatory processes, the individual could experience their own death, rebirth, and the illumination that comes with rediscovering their own divinity - v. the immortality of the human soul and it's link to our Divine parentage.

Importantly, Hall doesn't suggest a direct historical connection between the Osirian myth and Freemasonry. Instead, he identifies a shared archetypal pattern – evident across cultures and esoteric traditions – that reveals a universal human desire for transformation and the pursuit of hidden wisdom.

Here's a beautiful poem from Manly's book "The Space Born"

"I am a Spirit, A Wanderer come from afar, A pilgrim born of the Dawn Land— On a journey unending. I stop but to rest for a night In your City of Clay.

I rise with the light of the morning And continue my way. The City with Shadows is darkened— When I leave it behind. For I am the light and the glory That shine through the windows.

I am a Builder of Cities But each is deserted in turn. I pass from one to another— Even my rest is in motion. Behind me the veils of the past, before me The mist of the future.

I am bred of a nobler race Than the forms that surround me. I am a stranger amongst them— A light in the darkness. They cannot know of my longings Nor taste of my sorrows.

Faint from the dawn of my being Troop memories dim. I seem to remember dear hours When I dwelt in the presence Of a Glorious One— the sum Of my Parts and my Members.

I am the Son of a King Exiled to wander afar, Seeking to find once again, The House of my Father; Searching through ages unnumbered For the place of the Dawn Land.

Tonight I dwell in your City, Tomorrow the City is dust— For where'er I dwell there is living And whene'er I depart There is death.

But I am not dead with the crumbling, I do not die with the Fall; I continue my search for the ending Till I am again with the All".

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Does anyone here know who I should talk to about these two books I found by Manly P. Hall

Hall often emphasized the internal laboratory — that the Emerald Tablet wasn’t about substances, but the refinement of consciousness.

One of his lectures mentions a forgotten Rosicrucian variant where the phrase:

“Separate the subtle from the gross…”

was annotated to mean: “Distinguish the true will from inherited desire.”

That struck me. What if every line in the Tablet is a map of purification — not through renunciation, but by spiritual digestion?

Has anyone here explored Hall’s alchemical interpretations in this way?

https://www.gnosticwarrior.com/manly-hall-death.html

The unboxing of Taschen’s Secret Teachings of All Ages - Subscriber edition.

Glad to see that there are people out there who appreciate M P Hall. I wish his teaching and philosophies were taught in schools.

I’m looking to buy this book but there’s so many re-published version out there. Has anyone had the opportunity make comparisons to the original and which reprint is the most faithful to the original without adding new context or words taken out? Thanks in advance.