Tattva vision

Tattva vision is a technique developed by the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn to aid with the development of the faculty of astral clairvoyance.^[1] They were derived from the elements or tattvas of Hindu philosophy and the Vedantic doctrine of pancikarana, as interpreted by the Golden Dawn.^{[further explanation needed]}

Tattvas in isolation and combination

Tattva symbols

The astral forms of the tattvas and equivalent in Western elements:^[2]

Tattva (Mahābhūta)	Equivalent element	Symbol	Alternative symbol	Description
Akasha	Spirit			black or indigo vesica piscis or egg
Tejas	Fire		-	red equilateral triangle
Vayu	Air		-	blue circle
Apas	Water			purple half circle or silver crescent
Prithvi	Earth		-	yellow square

Constructing tattva cards

Tattva cards can be constructed by cutting the tattva symbols out of coloured paper or card, and pasting on to small cards of about 6 inches by 6 inches in size. Alternatively the tattva symbols may be painted onto the cards, or a commercial set of cards may be obtained.

See also

• Religion portal

• Zener cards
• Remote viewing
• Subtle body