All this may seem quite "heady" and difficult to understand. Realize that hermetics is an ancient system and that it has been expounded on by many, but still remains a mystery somewhat. Mostly, hermetics was taught through an in-person format by a teacher who was trained to teach these systems. Hermetics goes much deeper than this, but at least this will give you a taste of what it is all about. However, this can give you an idea of what it is about and if it is a path that is attractive to you. It works for some, but it is not for everyone. Hermetics is a path of purity and sanctity. One must truly desire to live in as clean a way as possible for a human being. It is a path that requires restraint from worldly affairs and temptations. It is a path of reconnecting with the Earth in a holy way and becoming a citizen of the universe, rather than a mere human.