Frater also insisted, "Know the Theory, before attempting the Praxis." That wise counsel
applies here as well. It is to your advantage that you understand the theory before using
it-that is, before attempting the praxis. Otherwise, if the forces directed by the Kabbalistic
Cycles are used improperly, they can most certainly produce negative effects in your life.
Conversely, if you understand the theory and apply it with intelligence and care, you will
experience powerful, positive results. Once again, the choice is yours: happiness and
peace-or pain. The forces directed by the Kabbalistic Cycles are a phenomena of nature,
just as is the force of gravity. Used wisely-with knowledge and understanding-gravity will
aid you in achieving tasks that would otherwise require the expenditure of great time and
energy on your part. Used foolishly, this same force will consume your time and drain
your strength-if not worse. The same is true of the Cycles.

In addition to achieving positive results by using the Cycles in a conscious, purposeful
way, you should know that I have spoken with readers who have achieved immediate
positive results in their daily lives, simply by READING THIS BOOK. That is, even
before they began using the Cycles as the book instructs. It is as if their conscious,
knowledgeable understanding of the theory behind the Kabbalistic Cycles 'opened up'
their subconscious minds to the Cycles' effects, directing them to use the Cycles
correctly, without their conscious awareness of actually doing so. In short, they
subconsciously chose the 'right time' to do a corresponding 'right action.' In fact,
some of their greatest concerns were resolved quickly and easily, sometimes with very
little effort on their part. Why? In my opinion, their previously formed state of Subjective
Synthesis was such, that it allowed the Cycles to act upon them in this way. It is not
unheard of, I assure you.

Nevertheless, do not depend upon such occurrences to happen to you, or to happen
with any frequency or regularity. Do not fool yourself in thinking that all you have to
do is "Read the book, and everything will turn my way, without my having to actually
put in all of the work required to understand and use the Cycles correctly." That is
the way of the fool-or should I say, the 'New Age' slug-who expects EVERYTHING
for NOTHING. Never forget: there is a price for everything in this world; in this
Universe. The attitude of, "Something for nothing" does not exist. There is no
'free lunch.'