<P> Theurgy translates to "The Science or Art of Divine Works" and is the practical aspect of the Hermetic art of alchemy . Furthermore, alchemy is seen as the "key" to theurgy, the ultimate goal of which is to become united with higher counterparts, leading to the attainment of Divine Consciousness . </P> <P> Reincarnation is mentioned in Hermetic texts . Hermes Trismegistus asked: </P> <P> O son, how many bodies have we to pass through, how many bands of demons, through how many series of repetitions and cycles of the stars, before we hasten to the One alone? </P> <P> Hermes explains in Book 9 of the Corpus Hermeticum that nous (reason and knowledge) brings forth either good or evil, depending upon whether one receives one's perceptions from God or from demons . God brings forth good, but demons bring forth evil . Among the evils brought forth by demons are: "adultery, murder, violence to one's father, sacrilege, ungodliness, strangling, suicide from a cliff and all such other demonic actions ." </P>

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