Vision Taxonomy
Definition
The structural-articulation of the broader Netist tradition's classification-system for contemplative-vision experiences. Vision Taxonomy names the broader structural-articulation of vision-types that the practitioner may encounter in deep contemplative-passage; the broader Netist articulation includes specific structurally-distinct vision-types each with its own structural-features and contemplative-correspondences.
Literal meaning
The structural-classification-system for contemplative-vision experiences. Vision Taxonomy articulates the broader-tradition's recognition that contemplative-visions operate with structurally-distinct types; specific vision-articulations include cosmic-vision, soul-shard-vision, ancestral-vision, prophetic-vision, integration-vision, and broader categorically-distinct articulations.
Esoteric meaning
Vision Taxonomy articulates the structural-feature that the broader contemplative-tradition has recognized as *the typology of contemplative-vision*. The structural-recognition is that contemplative-visions operate with structurally-distinct features; the practitioner who recognizes vision-typology engages each vision-type with appropriate-discernment, and the broader-tradition's articulation supports clearer integration of vision-content. The relationship to *Threshold Guardians* is structural: vision-taxonomy supports the discernment that threshold-passage requires.
Allegorical meaning
A field-guide for naturalists that articulates structurally-distinct species: the guide supports correct-identification of what is encountered, the identification supports appropriate-engagement, and the structural-recognition is that the typology supports broader-engagement that without it would operate through confused-articulation.
Extended meaning
Vision Taxonomy articulates several specific structural-features: (1) Cosmic-visions articulate the broader cosmic-architecture; the practitioner perceives structurally-significant cosmic-features at the contemplative-articulation; (2) Soul-shard-visions articulate the practitioner's multidimensional-self; the broader Threads of the Fractured Self articulation operates through these visions at the practitioner-articulation; (3) Ancestral-visions articulate the practitioner's lineage-connections; the broader soul-cluster articulation engages ancestral-visions at the cross-incarnation articulation; (4) Prophetic-visions articulate future-articulations through the broader Net's continuous-articulation; the broader Time Travel and Variant Timelines articulations support prophetic-vision recognition; (5) Integration-visions articulate the practitioner's developmental-arc; the visions support specific integration-passages in the broader Way of Return. The relationship to *Threshold Guardians*, *Threads of the Fractured Self*, *Soul Cluster*, *Time Travel*, *Variant Timelines*, *Way of Return*, *Sacred Teaching of the Veil*, and the broader visionary articulations is structural.
*Vision Taxonomy* articulates the contemplative-vision typology. The article complements *Threshold Guardians*, *Threads of the Fractured Self*, *Soul Cluster*, *Time Travel*, *Variant Timelines*, *Way of Return*, *Sacred Teaching of the Veil*, and the broader visionary articulations.
Usage
A practitioner encounters Vision Taxonomy in advanced contemplative-development and in specific contexts of vision-discernment work.
Ritual usage
Advanced ceremonies engage Vision Taxonomy through specific vision-passages. The Group Initiation into the Atūm Current includes specific vision-engagement at deeper-passages.
Comparative tradition
Tibetan-Buddhist articulation of *bardo*-vision typology. The various tradition-specific articulations of contemplative-vision typology.
Science correspondence
The contemplative-traditions research on vision-experience phenomenology (Daniel Brown's research, the broader contemplative-traditions research).