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Annie Besant and C.W. Leadbeater
The image features a horizontally oriented, arrow-shaped form centered against a solid black background. The core of the form is a stark, brilliant white, which is surrounded by a band of warm, golden-yellow color that tapers to a point on the right side. The overall aesthetic is minimalist and abstract, characterized by clear edges and a singular, focused chromatic presence intended to represent the energetic manifestation of a specific thought or emotion.
This image originates from the Theosophical study of 'thought-forms,' which posits that human thoughts and emotions generate distinct energetic shapes visible to those with clairvoyant perception. It is a foundational illustration from the 1901 book 'Thought-Forms' by Annie Besant and C.W. Leadbeater, a key text in Theosophical occultism.
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Annie Besant & C.W. Leadbeater, 'Thought-Forms' (1901)
This image is plate 43 from the original occult study documenting the visual classification of mental and emotional states.
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