{"id":1200,"date":"2026-06-12T10:27:37","date_gmt":"2026-06-12T09:27:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vitormsalmeida.pt\/?p=1200"},"modified":"2026-06-12T10:27:37","modified_gmt":"2026-06-12T09:27:37","slug":"explain-metaphysics-and-its-religious-rites","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vitormsalmeida.pt\/index.php\/2026\/06\/12\/explain-metaphysics-and-its-religious-rites\/","title":{"rendered":"Explain Metaphysics (and its religious rites)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To explain Metaphysics (and its religious rites), we can draw some conclusions from String Theory and beyond, as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8211; Currently, we work with 4 extended dimensions (3 of space and 1 of time), 6 shrunk dimensions (Calabi-Yao space), and other recent ones with properties not yet fully defined. Nothing tells us that these 4 expanded dimensions are not local compositions of others (the most obvious is time). But in the M version of the theory, there are already 11, and to have Super-Unification there are\u2026 27.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8211; Thus, dimensions of Calabi-Yao Space can exist simultaneously, which may be extended in another context. Since they are orthogonal to us (we have no consciousness and they only interact in infinitesimals of time), nothing prevents these &#8220;spaces&#8221; from having similar developments or even being extensions of ours (the most logical and probable), with us being only a subset. However, none of this has anything to do with &#8220;parallel universes&#8221; or other fictional objects; it&#8217;s simply the same Universe. One note, one dimension orthogonal to another, is reflected in the same as a point (something similar to a dimension of Calabi-Yao space relative to another extended one).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8211; Moving on to the Life Model and looking at the age of the Universe, it is enough to consider only half (which is the period considered &#8220;stable&#8221;), nothing indicates that life could not have existed and continued, that is, at least 100 times older and therefore more developed than ours; for them (if these were 21st-century humans) we are primordial bacteria at best and may not be restricted to our 4 dimensions and even, why not, use others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8211; According to the civilizational energy scale, or Kardashe Scale, we are currently a simple 0.8, imagine civilizations of level 7???? We will be inferior to bacteria or viruses for them. Are we important? The same as bacteria. Religions focus on selfishness and an importance that we do not actually have (as the Inquisition did in relation to (Heliocentric Model).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thus, if we are only sensitive to 4 dimensions, it does not imply that evolved life of levels 1 or higher is restricted to the same limitations. Therefore, Metaphysics (not as ritual or philosophy) may be &#8220;something&#8221; (I don&#8217;t know what it is) that is &#8220;only&#8221; outside our sensory and encephalic limitations, and that the specific interactions are not explained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let&#8217;s not forget that if we appeared in the Roman Empire or even in the Middle Ages, we would be gods (or demons) and our knowledge &#8220;incomprehensible.&#8221; These rituals will then only be a call to attention to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Occult cosmology and the astral population refer to central concepts in esotericism, theosophy, Western occultism, and related traditions (such as Rosicrucianism, Hermeticism, and some branches of spiritualism). These themes describe a multidimensional reality beyond the physical world, with various &#8220;planes&#8221; or dimensions inhabited by different types of beings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-accent-light-color\">Occult Cosmology: The Planes of Existence<\/mark><br>In occult cosmology (especially in the Theosophy of Helena Blavatsky, Annie Besant, and C.W. Leadbeater), the universe is seen as a series of interpenetrating planes of increasingly subtle matter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The densest is the physical plane; above it come subtle planes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-x-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Etheric plane \u2014 intermediate, linked to the energetic double.<br>Astral plane (or world of desire) \u2014 main focus here.<br>Mental plane (with concrete and abstract subplanes).<br>Higher planes \u2014 buddhic, atmic, monadic, and divine.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These planes are not distant &#8220;places&#8221; in space, but dimensions that interpenetrate physical reality, with different vibrational densities. The soul (or consciousness) evolves by traversing these planes, incarnating in the physical and returning to the subtle planes after death.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This structure has roots in Neoplatonism, Hermeticism, Kabbalah, Hinduism (lokas), and other ancient traditions, popularized in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The Astral Plane and its &#8220;Population&#8221; The astral plane (also called the astral world, world of desire, or kama-loka in theosophy) is the closest to the physical. It is described as an emotional, fluid, and plastic realm, where forms change according to thoughts and desires. In it, time and space are more elastic, and emotions are intense and without the &#8220;cushion&#8221; of the physical body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are some names of metaphysical entities related to humans, from various spiritual, philosophical, and religious traditions. They represent beings, forces, or spirits that interact with humanity, influence destiny, protect, tempt, or guide people:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Abrahamic Tradition (Angels and Demons)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">> Angels (beings of light who protect and serve God):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8212; Michael (warrior leader, protector)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8212; Gabriel (messenger)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8212; Raphael (healer)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8212; Guardian Angels (each human has one)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">> Demons (fallen entities or (Adversaries):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8212; Lucifer \/ Satan<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8212; Beelzebub (or Belial)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8212; Leviathan<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8212; Asmodeus, Astaroth, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Complete hierarchies include Seraphim, Cherubim, Thrones, Dominions, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2. Afro-American Traditions, Latin American and Ibero-American:<br>These are very present in Latin America and involve entities that incorporate or work with humans: Orishas (forces of nature\/divine, not human spirits): Oxal\u00e1, Ogum, Oxum, Xang\u00f4, Ians\u00e3, Iemanj\u00e1, Exu, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">> Spiritual Entities \/ Guides (spirits of evolved humans): Caboclos (Indians)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">> Pretos-velhos (spirits of elders, wise men and healers)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">> <strong>Maria Padilha, Pomba Gira<\/strong> (feminine, linked to love, protection, seduction and crossroads)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">> Exu (guardian of paths, messenger)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">3. Other Traditions and Philosophies<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">> Greek\/Roman Mythology: Gods such as Zeus, Aphrodite, Hermes (interact with humans); daimones (intermediary spirits).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">> Buddhism\/Hinduism: Devas (celestial beings), Asuras (warrior titans), Pretas (hungry spirits).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">> Shamanism and Indigenous Traditions: Nature spirits, ancestors, totemic guardians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">> Esotericism\/Occultism: Archangels, elementals (gnomes, sylphs, salamanders, undines), egregors (entities created collectively by human thought).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">4. Example: Ibero-American Entity<br><strong>Maria de Padilla<\/strong> (September 15, 1334 &#8211; Seville, July 1361), was the morganatic wife of King Peter I of Castile. She received the title after her death at his own request. She was the daughter of Juan Garcia de Padilla and Maria Gonz\u00e1lez de Henestrosa, two servants of the royal court.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Maria de Padilla<\/strong>, being the mistress and wife of Dom Pedro I, came to influence him in the most important decisions. It was thanks to Maria de Padilla that Dom Pedro I chose to govern as an autocrat supported by the people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In mysticism: It is a phalanx of Pombagiras (or Inzilas), spirits of women who lived intense and transgressive lives, returning to help through wisdom and feminine strength, known as &#8220;Lady of the Night&#8221;, &#8220;Queen of the Crossroads&#8221; or &#8220;Lady of the Paths&#8221;.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>To explain Metaphysics (and its religious rites), we can draw some conclusions from String Theory and beyond, as follows: &#8211; Currently, we work with 4 extended dimensions (3 of space and 1 of time), 6 shrunk dimensions (Calabi-Yao space), and other recent ones with properties not yet fully defined. 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