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The Kowloon Walled City was a densely populated, largely ungoverned settlement in Kowloon, Hong Kong. Originally a Chinese military fort, it became an enclave after the New Territories were leased to Britain in 1898.[2][4] Over time, it evolved into a city with its own organic development and growth, independent of any central planning. This evolution was characterized by interconnectedness, multiplicity, and a non-linear structure, reflecting the concept of a rhizome in philosophy and cultural theory.[2] The city's growth was not dictated by a central authority but emerged through the collective actions of its inhabitants, much like the horizontal, non-hierarchical growth of a rhizome.[2] This complex web of relationships and interactions in the Kowloon Walled City demonstrates the rhizomatic nature of its evolution, with new structures and connections continually forming in a decentralized, non-linear manner.[2]
A rhizome is a type of root system in plants that spreads horizontally underground, giving rise to new shoots and roots. In a metaphorical sense, the concept of a rhizome is used in various fields to describe a network-like structure that grows and expands without a hierarchical or centralized organization.[2]
In philosophy and cultural theory, Gilles Deleuze and Félix Guattari introduced the concept of the rhizome to challenge traditional notions of linear thinking and hierarchical structures. They emphasized the interconnectedness, multiplicity, and non-linear nature of rhizomatic systems.[2]
Reference: Wikipedia - Rhizome (philosophy)
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The book 777, written by magician Aleister Crowley, is an influential work in the field of occultism and magick. It explores the concept of correspondences, which is central to perennial magick.
Correspondences refer to the relationship between different elements, such as colors, numbers, planets, and symbols, and their connection to specific energies or qualities. These correspondences are believed to exist in the natural world and the spiritual realm, and they are utilized in various magickal practices.
The idea of correspondences has its roots in ancient wisdom traditions and esoteric teachings. It can be traced back to the Hermetic Alchemical tradition, which emerged in Hellenistic Egypt and was influenced by Greek philosophy and Egyptian mysticism. The Hermetic tradition emphasized the interconnectedness of all things and the belief that there are hidden correspondences between the macrocosm (the universe) and the microcosm (the individual).
The Law of Correspondence embodies the truth that there is always a Correspondence between the laws and phenomena of the various planes of Being and Life. The old Hermetic axiom ran in these words: "As above, so below; as below, so above." The grasping of this Principle gives one the means of solving many a dark paradox, and hidden secret of Nature. There are planes beyond our knowing, but when we apply the Principle of Correspondence to them we are able to understand much that would otherwise be unknowable to us.
Additionally, correspondences can be found in other mystical and magickal systems, such as Kabbalah, astrology, and alchemy. These systems also explore the interconnectedness of various elements and their symbolic associations.
In the context of magick, the concept of correspondences is used to understand and work with the underlying energies and forces in the universe. By aligning with the appropriate correspondences, practitioners seek to harmonize with these energies and enhance their magickal workings.