Write a definition of Hermetic Initiation

Essays on Hermetic initiation by Rubaphilos Salfluĕre:

• Initiation
• The Six Functions of Mind
• Recognising and Fixing Dysfunction
• A Candidate at the Threshold
• The Death of the Alchemist
• The First Stage of the Inner Work — Separation
• The Third Stage of the Inner Work — Unification

Video Lectures on Hermetic initiation by Rubaphilos Salfluĕre:

• Hermetic Initiation — Part 1 — Introduction
• Hermetic Initiation — Part 2 — Qualifications
• Hermetic Initiation — Part 3 — Spiritual Self Development
• Hermetic Initiation — Part 4 — Approaching the Portal
• Hermetic Initiation — Part 5 — Entering in upon the Portal
• Hermetic Initiation — Part 6 — Basic Training
• Hermetic Initiation — Part 7 — The Guardian
• Hermetic Initiation — "Heredom"
• Hermetic Initiation — Part 8 — On to the Higher Functions
• Hermetic Initiation — Part 9 — Knowledge of and Conversation with Higher Genius