Definition
Every effect has causes, and every cause produces effects within conditions too complex to see completely.
History and context
The Kybalion published this principle in 1908 as one part of a seven-part system. Its language belongs to modern Hermetic and New Thought currents, even when it draws on older philosophical themes.
Interpretation
Read Cause and Effect as a disciplined lens rather than an all-purpose law. Its value lies in the questions it helps us ask and the choices it helps us notice.
A modern example
A small daily practice compounds into skill. Changing the routine changes the probability of the later result.
Common misconception
The principle should not be used to blame people for misfortune or deny chance, complexity, and structural forces.
Questions readers ask
How can I test this principle in ordinary life? Begin with observation, keep claims proportional to evidence, and compare your interpretation with alternative explanations.
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The Kybalion Explained offers plain-language explanations, historical context, and grounded examples for all seven principles—including how choices enter chains of consequence.
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