The Enchanted Initiate
A Journal of Traditional Symbolism, Hermeticism & the Occult Sciences

3 Fundamental Letters

Three primary elements corresponding to water, air, and fire respectively

Concordance & Cross-References

Primary Correspondences & Figures

22 Basic LettersConcept

(The three fundamental letters are derived from the twenty-two basic letters as per Chapter 3)

Year→Concept

(The three fundamental letters correspond to the year, influence its states as per Chapter 3)

VirtuesRitual

(Virtues are represented on the side of goodness in the balance of elements as represented by the three fundamental letters)

AeConcept

(AE corresponds to the three fundamental elements ascribed to these letters)

VicesConcept

(Vices are represented on the side of evil in the balance of elements as represented by the three fundamental letters)

Man (male And Female)Concept

(The three fundamental letters correspond to different parts of the human form as detailed in the text, from Chapter 3)

Mediate Correspondences

Sympathetic Chains & Distant Affinities

3 Fundamental LettersthroughYearilluminatesSun →
I. 3 Fundamental Letters & Year

(The three fundamental letters correspond to the year, influence its states as per Chapter 3)

II. Year & Sun

The year's cycles are intrinsically linked with the sun and its wisdom, symbolizing transformation and renewal. These cycles encompass the continuous processes of growth and rejuvenation. The sun's influence is paramount in reflecting these processes, which together demonstrate the dynamic interplay between time and renewal.

3 Fundamental Lettersthrough22 Basic LettersilluminatesGod →
I. 3 Fundamental Letters & 22 Basic Letters

(The three fundamental letters are derived from the twenty-two basic letters as per Chapter 3)

II. 22 Basic Letters & God

(GOD created and appointed these twenty-two basic letters)

3 Fundamental LettersthroughYearilluminatesIsis →
I. 3 Fundamental Letters & Year

(The three fundamental letters correspond to the year, influence its states as per Chapter 3)

II. Year & Isis

The year and its transformation are associated with Isis' actions and symbols Isis is associated with the transformation and passage of the year

3 Fundamental LettersthroughYearilluminatesDruids →
I. 3 Fundamental Letters & Year

(The three fundamental letters correspond to the year, influence its states as per Chapter 3)

II. Year & Druids

The druids study and worship the cycles of the year, as symbolized by Isis The druids study and worship the cycles of the year as a symbol of eternal life and wisdom

3 Fundamental LettersthroughYearilluminatesCrux Ansata →
I. 3 Fundamental Letters & Year

(The three fundamental letters correspond to the year, influence its states as per Chapter 3)

II. Year & Crux Ansata

The year's cycles are associated with the Crux Ansata, reflecting eternal life and wisdom

3 Fundamental Lettersthrough22 Basic LettersilluminatesUniverse →
I. 3 Fundamental Letters & 22 Basic Letters

(The three fundamental letters are derived from the twenty-two basic letters as per Chapter 3)

II. 22 Basic Letters & Universe

(The twenty-two letters were combined to form all beings which exist in the universe as described in Chapter 2)

3 Fundamental LettersthroughYearilluminatesGround Of All Life
I. 3 Fundamental Letters & Year

(The three fundamental letters correspond to the year, influence its states as per Chapter 3)

II. Year & Ground Of All Life

The ground of all life and the cycles of the year are interconnected, symbolizing the flow of life and nature

3 Fundamental Lettersthrough22 Basic Lettersilluminates231 Gates
I. 3 Fundamental Letters & 22 Basic Letters

(The three fundamental letters are derived from the twenty-two basic letters as per Chapter 3)

II. 22 Basic Letters & 231 Gates

(The concept of the 231 gates is related to the twenty-two basic letters formed by voice and breath)

3 Fundamental LettersthroughYearilluminatesSerpent-wounded Staff
I. 3 Fundamental Letters & Year

(The three fundamental letters correspond to the year, influence its states as per Chapter 3)

II. Year & Serpent-wounded Staff

The year's cycles are associated with the serpent-wound staff, reflecting dignity and wisdom

3 Fundamental LettersthroughYearilluminatesShewbread
I. 3 Fundamental Letters & Year

(The three fundamental letters correspond to the year, influence its states as per Chapter 3)

II. Year & Shewbread

The twelve loaves of Shewbread represented the months of the year, a symbol of the passage of time and the sacred calendar