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Tattva vision is a technique developed by theHermetic Order of the Golden Dawn to aid with the development of the faculty of astralclairvoyance.[1] They were derived from the elements ortattvas ofHindu philosophy and theVedantic doctrine ofpancikarana, as interpreted by the Golden Dawn.[further explanation needed]
Theastral forms of thetattvas and equivalent in Westernelements:[2]
| Tattva (Mahābhūta) | Equivalentelement | Symbol | Alternative symbol | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akasha | Spirit |  |  | black or indigovesica piscis or egg |
| Tejas | Fire |  | - | red equilateral triangle |
| Vayu | Air |  | - | blue circle |
| Apas | Water |  |  | purple half circle or silver crescent |
| Prithvi | Earth |  | - | yellow square |
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.
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