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Tattva vision is a technique developed by the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn to aid with the development of the faculty of astral clairvoyance. They were derived from the elements or tattvas of Hindu philosophy and the Vedantic doctrine of pancikarana, as interpreted by the Golden Dawn.[further explanation needed]
The astral forms of the tattvas and equivalent in Western elements:
| Tattva (Mahābhūta) | Equivalent element | Symbol | Alternative symbol | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akasha | Spirit |  |  | black or indigo vesica piscis or egg |
| Tejas | Fire |  | - | red equilateral triangle |
| Vayu | Air |  | - | blue circle |
| Apas | Water |  |  | purple half circle or silver crescent |
| Prithvi | Earth |  | - | yellow square |
Tattva cards can be constructed by cutting the tattva symbols out of coloured paper or card, and pasting on to small cards of about 6 inches by 6 inches in size. Alternatively the tattva symbols may be painted onto the cards, or a commercial set of cards may be obtained.
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