Below are all of the known references to the Law of Correspondences in the writings of Alice A. Bailey (AAB) and Djwhal Khul (DK). Links on these pages of the Laws of Alice A. Bailey are to the online books at the Lucis Trust website.
For a discussion of what AAB means by a “law” please see Alice A. Bailey – What is a Law?
The above tabulation of the subjects dealt with in this treatise is of very real importance, for it forms the basis of that which we shall be considering. The total lack of a wider consciousness than the individual and the personal, acts as a bar to the true comprehension of things macrocosmic, but if the occult method is adhered to, if the Law of Correspondences is studied, and if we ever reason upward from the microcosm to the greater Whole, then glimpses will be caught of vast realms of realisation and vistas of spiritual unfoldment will open up before us, undreamt of hitherto.
A Treatise on Cosmic Fire , FOREWORD
The chains of any planetary scheme are frequently called by the names of the seven sacred planets, making the study of the Law of Correspondences easier; similarly, the globes of any chain are called by planetary names, as is the case here.
A Treatise on Cosmic Fire , DIVISION C. SEVEN ESOTERIC STANZAS. – Part 3
The Law of Correspondences will explain the details of this relationship.
The Law of Correspondences will explain the details of this relationship. This Law of Correspondences or of Analogy is the interpretive law of the system, and explains God to man.
Telepathy And The Etheric Vehicle , INTRODUCTORY POSTULATES
We need to remember that, under the Law of Correspondences, we shall have a relationship in the Cosmos, similar to that existing in the microcosm between the ego and the personality.
A Treatise on Cosmic Fire , I. THOUGHT FORMS – Part 1
It is the law that destroys the final sheath that separates the perfected Jiva. It has not yet been fully brought out (for the law of correspondences has been little studied, nor is it readily apparent) that on the third subplane of each plane this law works in a special manner, causing a very definite breaking-up of something that is tending to separation.
A Treatise on Cosmic Fire , I. THOUGHT FORMS – Part 2
This principle of mutation governs every department in the Law of Correspondences, and certain things can be stated as regards the system, and its component parts which will be found illuminating if we remember that they are facts for the present.
A Treatise on Cosmic Fire , I. THOUGHT FORMS – Part 3
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A Treatise on Cosmic Fire , 4. THE FIRE ELEMENTALS, THE LESSER BUILDERS. – Part 1
Herein will be found one reason why men of a relatively low type of physical body, and having an astral body with some sixth subplane matter in it are responsive to higher things and have a spiritual aspiration. The influence emanating from the sixth subplane of the buddhic plane calls out a reciprocal response from the sixth subplane matter in other bodies, and the sixth principle of buddhi under the Law of Correspondences intensifies that vibration.
A Treatise on Cosmic Fire , 4. THE FIRE ELEMENTALS, THE LESSER BUILDERS. – Part 1
There is, in occultism, no dissociating the physico-psychic natures, for the latter determines the former. The planet Neptune therefore has a profound effect and a close connection under the Law of Correspondences with the sixth, or astral plane, which is the plane of the liquid portion of the logoic physical body, with the sixth subplane of the physical plane, or with the liquid portion of the human physical body and of the planetary physical body, also with the sixth type of energy or force, or the sixth ray.
A Treatise on Cosmic Fire , 4. THE FIRE ELEMENTALS, THE LESSER BUILDERS. – Part 1
The above sevenfold tabulation can be, under the law of correspondences, applied equally to every plane, for the transmitters and workers on each plane form similar groups.
A Treatise on Cosmic Fire , 4. THE FIRE ELEMENTALS, THE LESSER BUILDERS. – Part 2
Division 1 can be understood under the law of correspondences when the nature of the atomic plane of the solar system, the three cosmic etheric planes, and the three planes of human endeavour are investigated in connection with each other.
A Treatise on Cosmic Fire , 4. THE FIRE ELEMENTALS, THE LESSER BUILDERS. – Part 2
What has been said above is very superficial, and only that has been imparted which has a profound significance for man at this time. Much must be inferred, and more must be arrived at under the Law of Correspondences.
A Treatise on Cosmic Fire , 4. THE FIRE ELEMENTALS, THE LESSER BUILDERS. – Part 3
He knows the life of the two aspects, the soul and the body, and is passing away from the realm of awareness altogether. This will sound to the average reader as a foolish jingling of words and a splitting of hairs but he who reasons by the Law of Correspondences and who has grasped the basic essential relativity of the three aspects to each other has arrived at the knowledge that back of all form is a subjective Life which is known by its quality, its colour, and its attributes; he has expanded his consciousness until gradually he has ascertained and made a part of his own conscious ensemble those attributes and qualities.
A Treatise on Cosmic Fire , DIVISION B. THE NATURE OF THE SEVEN COSMIC PATHS.
It will be apparent to all those students who have studied with care the world processes in the light of the law of correspondences that the Logos on the cosmic planes is evolving inner cosmic vision, just as man in his lesser degree is aiming at the same vision in the system.
A Treatise on Cosmic Fire , DIVISION B. THE NATURE OF THE SEVEN COSMIC PATHS.
Some use several of the methods, either consciously or unconsciously. When they work consciously, it is then possible for them to correlate the teaching given and, under the Law of Correspondences and through the use of symbols (which they see through mental clairvoyance), to ascertain the accuracy of their teaching.
A Treatise on White Magic , THE SOUL AND ITS THOUGHT-FORMS – Part 1
3. Under the Law of Correspondences the mental plane has an analogy in the third subplane of the physical plane, the plane into which science is now entering.
A Treatise on White Magic , THE FOUNDING OF THE HIERARCHY
The first paragraph of this Law X deals with the passing out from the body (meaning the form aspect of the threefold lower man) of the average intelligent aspirant, looking at this law from one of its lowest correspondences; however, under the same Law of Correspondences, the death of all men, from the lowest type of man up to and inclusive of the aspirant, is basically distinguished by the same identical process; the difference exists in the degree of consciousness evidenced—consciousness of process and intention.
Esoteric Healing , CHAPTER VIII – The Laws and Rules Enumerated and Applied – Part 6
This fifth kingdom (counting occultly from the egoic kingdom downwards) is a reflection of these four ethers, and the point of their densest concretion. Just as they “substand” or form the basis of the manifested world, and are regarded as the “true form,” so the mineral kingdom is the fundamental kingdom in the three worlds, under the Law of Correspondences.
Esoteric Psychology – Volume I , 1. The Mineral Kingdom
We now touch briefly upon an obscure and difficult subject, and one that will appeal primarily to those types who work with the Law of Correspondences.
Esoteric Psychology – Volume I , 3. The Ray of the Fourth Kingdom
The analysis of the ray characteristics given earlier can be applied to the nations and countries of the world also, and it will therefore be seen how the many septenates of nature, having their roots in the primary septenate of rays, can be dealt with under the Law of Correspondences with amazingly interesting results.
Esoteric Psychology – Volume I , 6. The Nations and the Rays
Many such charts could be drawn up and studied, and many such hypothetical cases could present the basis for occult investigation, for diagram, and for the study of the Law of Correspondences.
Esoteric Psychology – Volume II , I. The Appropriation of the Bodies – Part 2
It is only after this initiation that the Monad is definitely guiding the Ego, pouring His divine life ever more into the prepared and cleansed channel, just as in the third, or Moon Chain, the Ego individualised the personality through direct contact, a method different to the individualisation as shown in this fourth chain. The law of correspondences, if applied here, might prove very revealing, and might demonstrate an interesting analogy between the methods of individualising in the various chains, and the expansions of consciousness that occur at the different initiations.
Initiation, Human And Solar , CHAPTER IX – THE PATH OF INITIATION
The secret of the coherence of the atom is revealed to the initiate, and he then is in a position to study the microcosm under the law of correspondences in a new and illuminating manner.
Initiation, Human And Solar , CHAPTER XVl – THE IMPARTING OF THE SECRETS
We must resign ourselves to the fact that the only way in which we can find the clue to the mystery of the rays, systems, and hierarchies, lies in the study of the law of correspondences or analogy.
Initiation, Human And Solar , CHAPTER I – Introductory Remarks
It will have become apparent to all occult students who have studied with care the world processes in the light of the law of correspondences, that the Logos on the cosmic planes is evolving inner cosmic vision, just as man in his lesser degree is aiming at the same vision in the system.
Initiation, Human And Solar , CHAPTER XVIII – THE SEVEN PATHS
This morning, I would touch on the matter of egoic alignment again, showing you, under the Law of Correspondences, the universal application.
Letters On Occult Meditation , LETTER I – THE ALIGNMENT OF THE EGO WITH THE PERSONALITY
2. Colours and the law of correspondences.
Letters On Occult Meditation , LETTER VII – THE USE OF COLOUR AND SOUND – Part 1
2. Colours and the Law of Correspondences.
Letters On Occult Meditation , LETTER VII – THE USE OF COLOUR AND SOUND – Part 1
Today our subject is the second one in our letter on the use of colour and deals with the law of correspondences and of colour.
Letters On Occult Meditation , LETTER VII – THE USE OF COLOUR AND SOUND – Part 1
All these three aspects focus themselves and find an outlet for expression upon the levels of the cosmic etheric planes and upon the levels of the etheric planes known to humanity in the three worlds. The Law of Correspondences is infallible, if rightly approached and applied.
Rays and The Initiations , RULE TEN – Part 1
From the standpoint of a Master, the four planes are composed of forces which are basically responsive to, and finally conditioned by, the energies wielded by the Hierarchy and directed by Shamballa. In a peculiar manner, and under the Law of Correspondences, the three lower planes—mental, emotional and physical—constitute the three dense physical subplanes of the cosmic physical plane and are not, consequently, regarded as embodying principles.
Rays and The Initiations , SECTION ONE – THE ASPIRANT AND THE MYSTERIES OF INITIATION – Part 1
This Ashram had taken form and attained functioning activity some time earlier. You can see, under the Law of Correspondences, why this was so.
Rays and The Initiations , SECTION ONE – THE ASPIRANT AND THE MYSTERIES OF INITIATION – Part 2
Never does the geometrical pattern, the numerical progression or the Law of Correspondences break down in the understanding of the purpose and the plans of the planetary Logos—established before the worlds were created and finding their prototypes upon the cosmic mental planes.
Telepathy And The Etheric Vehicle , SECTION ONE – TEACHING ON TELEPATHY – Part 4
When correctly and rightly restored, its emphasis will not be upon the nature of the centre involved, but upon the quality of the consciousness which distinguishes any particular centre and which will then necessarily condition its sphere of radiation. Under the great Law of Correspondences, all that I have here given or indicated can be applied by the student to all forms of life: to a universe, to a solar system, to a planet, to a human being, to any subhuman form and to the tiniest atom of substance (whatever you may mean by that last term!).
Telepathy And The Etheric Vehicle , SECTION TWO – TEACHING ON THE ETHERIC VEHICLE – Part 2
The simile of the human body with its definitely recognised areas of expression, and the organisms which, in their turn, control and condition these areas will be helpful here. The important and non-important appear; the developing and the vestigial also emerge and under the Law of Correspondences aid in elucidating.
The Destiny of the Nations , 4. An Analysis of Certain Countries
Deduction or inference, the use by the cogniser of the reasoning powers of the mind in relation to that not directly perceived. This is, for the occult student, the use of the Law of Correspondences or of Analogy.
The Light Of The Soul , BOOK I. – THE PROBLEM OF UNION – Part 1
Whilst this energy has been accumulating or mounting in potency ever since the Full Moon of June 1945, three events of great moment in the living experience of Christ (and, therefore, of the Hierarchy) have taken place and their effects are in process of consolidation. I can only make reference to them, for it is not possible to prove the factual nature of what is here said; only possibility, probability and the Law of Correspondences can indicate the rightness of these events.
One possible suggestion of the meaning of the Law of Correspondence might be held in the New Age saying “As above, so below.” There is also a Law of Correspondence (singular – note Correspondences is plural).
Author and longtime AAB student Joseph J. Dewey writes:
There is a method of discovery which can take us quantum leaps ahead of known observation.
This is sometimes called the “Law of Correspondences,” or the “Law of Analogy,” and works by taking that which we can observe as a known quantity and correlating it to a higher or lower creation with the idea of that which is lower will have similarities with that which is higher.
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As one proceeds from the lower to the higher, or the higher to the lower, there will be similarities between the various levels. Of particular note are levels that correspond to a higher or lower octave. By projecting possible correspondences in connection with reason and intuition one can discern probable realities in the unseen areas either in the higher or lower levels. -Joseph J. Dewey, The Principle of Analogy or The Law of Correspondences
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