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

Abracadabra

ABRACADABRA is a magic triangle used in pagan theosophist rituals, attributed with extraordinary virtues and believed to have thaumaturgic properties.

Concordance & Cross-References

Primary Correspondences & Figures

Tarot→Substance

The ABRACADABRA, a magic triangle used in magical rituals, is part of the Tarot and associated with kabalistic practices.

The Pantacle (Six-pointed Star) is associated with the ABRACADABRA, a magic triangle used in ritual practices.

The ABRACADABRA formula is a key of the Pentagram and is used in magical rituals.

ThaumaturgicConcept

ABRACADABRA, a magic triangle with thaumaturgic properties, is used in rituals that are thaumaturgic in nature.

TridentRitual

Like the trident, the ABRACADABRA contains thaumaturgic properties and is used in incantations for protection and power.

Holy Name Of JehovahConcept

Both symbols hold mystical properties, with Jehovah’s name attributed mystical virtues akin to those of the ABRACADABRA.

Mediate Correspondences

Sympathetic Chains & Distant Affinities

AbracadabrathroughTarotilluminatesSun →
I. Abracadabra & Tarot

The ABRACADABRA, a magic triangle used in magical rituals, is part of the Tarot and associated with kabalistic practices.

II. Tarot & Sun

The Tarot includes The Sun which represents spiritual illumination, truth, and the renewal of life

AbracadabrathroughTarotilluminatesParacelsus →
I. Abracadabra & Tarot

The ABRACADABRA, a magic triangle used in magical rituals, is part of the Tarot and associated with kabalistic practices.

II. Tarot & Paracelsus

Paracelsus, the renowned Renaissance physician, alchemist, and astrologer, is associated with the Tarot in various legends and historical accounts. According to one narrative, Paracelsus is credited with revealing a significant insight into the Tarot after interpreting hieroglyphs in a dream. This suggests that Paracelsus believed in the symbolic and potentially hidden meanings within the Tarot's intricate designs and symbolism. It is also suggested that Paracelsus may have utilized or had an understanding of the Tarot as part of his broader astrological practices, which were central to his overall approach to medicine and philosophy. Both narratives highlight Paracelsus' deep engagement with esoteric knowledge and his belief in the sympathy of various forms of wisdom, including the astrological and the alchemical, as well as the mystical significance of the Tarot.

AbracadabrathroughTarotilluminatesAlchemy →
I. Abracadabra & Tarot

The ABRACADABRA, a magic triangle used in magical rituals, is part of the Tarot and associated with kabalistic practices.

II. Tarot & Alchemy

TAROT and ALCHEMY are interconnected in the works of individuals like Papus, who utilize the Tarot as a tool to apply alchemical principles in his occult teachings. Both the Tarot and Alchemy are recognized as symbols and systems that seek deeper metaphysical and psychological truths. These disciplines are related through their esoteric and symbolic nature, with the Tarot often seen as a symbolic system parallel to Alchemy, both aiming to explore the same profound dimensions of reality. Through the lens of Papus, the Tarot becomes a means to translate and apply the concepts of Alchemy into a more accessible and intuitive framework, emphasizing their shared pursuit of understanding the nature of the universe and the human psyche. Alchemy and Tarot are both practices associated with ancient mysticism and transmutation

AbracadabrathroughPentagramilluminatesPythagoras →
I. Abracadabra & Pentagram

The ABRACADABRA formula is a key of the Pentagram and is used in magical rituals.

II. Pentagram & Pythagoras

The pentagram was a symbol significant in the teachings and practices of Pythagoras and his school

AbracadabrathroughTarotilluminatesKabalah →
I. Abracadabra & Tarot

The ABRACADABRA, a magic triangle used in magical rituals, is part of the Tarot and associated with kabalistic practices.

II. Tarot & Kabalah

The Tarot serves as a key to the Kabalah, indicating its significant symbolic and mystical importance Kabalistic theosophy is tied to the Tarot as Lévi and others discuss its connection to the Thirty-two Paths of Kabalistic theosophy.

AbracadabrathroughTarotilluminatesAstrology →
I. Abracadabra & Tarot

The ABRACADABRA, a magic triangle used in magical rituals, is part of the Tarot and associated with kabalistic practices.

II. Tarot & Astrology

The Tarot was used by Etteilla to apply astrological principles in divination.> Astrology is seen as a parallel system to the Tarot, both dealing with human consciousness and relations to celestial bodies, and thus is related to the Tarot in the context of understanding deeper metaphysical truths.

AbracadabrathroughTarotilluminatesMoon →
I. Abracadabra & Tarot

The ABRACADABRA, a magic triangle used in magical rituals, is part of the Tarot and associated with kabalistic practices.

II. Tarot & Moon

The Moon card is directly linked to the divine tears of Isis, symbolizing the Moon's nurturing and life-giving qualities in Gebelin's interpretation. The Tarot includes The Moon which symbolizes illusion, the subconscious, and the path of the subconscious mind

AbracadabrathroughPentagramilluminatesAstral Light →
I. Abracadabra & Pentagram

The ABRACADABRA formula is a key of the Pentagram and is used in magical rituals.

II. Pentagram & Astral Light

Through the Pentagram, spirits representing the Astral Light can be made available for observation

AbracadabrathroughTarotilluminatesDeath →
I. Abracadabra & Tarot

The ABRACADABRA, a magic triangle used in magical rituals, is part of the Tarot and associated with kabalistic practices.

II. Tarot & Death

The Tarot includes Death symbolizing the transformative cycle of nature from one state to another

AbracadabrathroughPantacleilluminatesEvocation →
I. Abracadabra & Pantacle

The Pantacle (Six-pointed Star) is associated with the ABRACADABRA, a magic triangle used in ritual practices.

II. Pantacle & Evocation

Pantacle is an object used in light Necromancy for evoking spirits