Virgin and Harlot Symbolism According to Neville

In Neville Goddard’s teaching, manifestation depends entirely on the assumption of the “I AM” (Exodus 3:14)—the self-identification or feeling of the wish fulfilled impressed upon the subconscious mind. The subconscious is the fertile ground that manifests whatever it faithfully accepts.

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The Harlot: The Ungoverned, Indiscriminate Subconscious

The harlot symbolizes the subconscious mind that gives itself indiscriminately to many conflicting assumptions. Like a prostitute who offers herself without loyalty, the subconscious in this state is unfaithful and unstable. It accepts any thought, belief, or impression—whether empowering or limiting—resulting in a chaotic, scattered reality.

This subconscious is ungoverned by a clear “I AM” and thus produces unstable and unwanted manifestations because it has no single guiding assumption.

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The Scarlet Cord: The Faithful Mental Image

The scarlet cord represents the mental image or feeling—the vivid, faithful assumption—that one consciously impresses on the subconscious. It is the signal or mark that anchors the subconscious mind to a specific “I AM” and declares loyalty to that assumption.

By “hanging the scarlet cord,” you firmly impress your chosen assumption with feeling, guiding your subconscious toward manifesting your desired reality.

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The Virgin: The Faithful, Pure Subconscious

The virgin symbolizes the subconscious mind that is pure and devoted to one clear, consistent assumption. Like a virgin faithful to a single partner, this subconscious remains loyal to one “I AM” and manifests that reality powerfully and without confusion.

This state of the subconscious is disciplined, receptive, and aligned with the desired outcome.

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Transformation: From Harlot to Virgin

The shift from the harlot to the virgin is the process of redeeming the subconscious mind by impressing a single, faithful assumption. This is done through conscious imagination and feeling, living in the end as if the assumption is already true.

As you persist in this assumption, the subconscious mind becomes loyal—transforming from the indiscriminate harlot to the devoted virgin—and manifests your desire with certainty.

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Summary

• The harlot is the subconscious mind unfaithful and indiscriminate, accepting many conflicting “I AM” assumptions, producing unstable manifestations.

• The scarlet cord is the vivid mental image or feeling of the faithful assumption impressed on the subconscious.

• The virgin is the pure, devoted subconscious, loyal to one consistent “I AM” assumption, manifesting with clarity and power.