Universal Laws

The universal laws are spiritual principles said to govern how life works. The best-known modern list names twelve, including the laws of vibration, attraction, and cause and effect. Several come from The Kybalion, a 1908 book that drew on older Hermetic ideas. Later teachers added the rest.

These guides explain each law in plain language. They show where each idea really comes from and how people apply it to relationships, work, and personal growth.

Start with the 12 laws of the universe. Then explore the 12 laws of karma and the law of compensation. For the seven Hermetic principles and their history, visit our Hermeticism section.