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

Altar

The altar in question is a significant structure serving as a central point for performing various ritualistic practices. Situated on the sixth floor, this altar is utilized for sacrificial rituals and offerings dedicated to a bird deity. It is described as an altar with a central significance located within the Great Pyramid, where smoke is allowed to rise during the execution of magical rituals. This smoke acts as a medium in the creation of visible souls, enhancing the efficacy of the ritual. More broadly, the altar symbolizes the emanations of the Supreme Mind, representing an important connection between the physical and spiritual realms within the pyramid's complex spiritual structure.

Concordance & Cross-References

Primary Correspondences & Figures

JasperSubstance

The altar with a heart, like Jasper, symbolizes the cleansing and purification of the soul through truth

Ray Of LightSubstance

The ray of light is directed toward the altar for it to invoke spirits and aid in the creation of visible souls

Sixth Floor Altar AltarRitual

The altar on the sixth floor is a specific instance of the broader concept of an altar used in rituals

FumigationSubstance

Fumigations are used in relation to the altar to exalt the senses, enhancing the creation of visible souls during the ritual

SphereConcept

The sphere is found near or on the altar, possibly a ritual object

Sixth FloorLineage

The altar is located on the sixth floor where the bird's sacrifices take place

White Serpent BloodSubstance

Blood is offered to the altar on the sixth floor

TileSubstance

The tile was an integral component of the small altar resembling the King's throne room altar on the sixth floor.

White SerpentSubstance

The white serpent is a crucial element in the ritual, serving as a means to feed a bird kept on the altar. Both descriptions confirm that the white serpent plays a significant role in this ceremony by providing sustenance for the bird. The bird and the altar are integral components of this ritual, emphasizing the sympathy and importance of each element in the practice.

Sacred BookSubstance

The sacred book, placed on the altar for laying the decapitated bird, was an important element of the final ritual.

White StoneSubstance

The blue stone made from the sediment in the bath was used for decorating the bird as it lay on the altar.

Blue StoneSubstance

The blue stone, prepared from the bath's sediment, was used for completing the ritual decorations on the altar.

Mediate Correspondences

Sympathetic Chains & Distant Affinities

AltarthroughSphereilluminatesFire →
I. Altar & Sphere

The sphere is found near or on the altar, possibly a ritual object

II. Sphere & Fire

The sphere is associated with the fire element, symbolizing the spirit.

AltarthroughSacred BookilluminatesHermes →
I. Altar & Sacred Book

The sacred book, placed on the altar for laying the decapitated bird, was an important element of the final ritual.

II. Sacred Book & Hermes

Hermes is the divine scribe behind the key text representing Hermetic teachings and doctrines

AltarthroughFumigationilluminatesEvocation →
I. Altar & Fumigation

Fumigations are used in relation to the altar to exalt the senses, enhancing the creation of visible souls during the ritual

II. Fumigation & Evocation

Incense part of fumigation ritual enhances the evocation experience

AltarthroughSacred BookilluminatesSphinx →
I. Altar & Sacred Book

The sacred book, placed on the altar for laying the decapitated bird, was an important element of the final ritual.

II. Sacred Book & Sphinx

The Sphinx's questions and enigmas are akin to allegorical challenges in the Sacred Book, both probing knowledge and understanding

AltarthroughSixth Floor Altar AltarilluminatesHomunculi
I. Altar & Sixth Floor Altar Altar

The altar on the sixth floor is a specific instance of the broader concept of an altar used in rituals

II. Sixth Floor Altar Altar & Homunculi

Homunculi are created using materials from the altar during the bird sacrifice

AltarthroughBembine Table Of IsisilluminatesOracles
I. Altar & Bembine Table Of Isis

The altar was central to the Bembine Table of Isis, symbolizing the Supreme Mind

II. Bembine Table Of Isis & Oracles

The science of oracles derived from the symbolism of the Bembine Table of Isis

AltarthroughJasperilluminatesHyacinth
I. Altar & Jasper

The altar with a heart, like Jasper, symbolizes the cleansing and purification of the soul through truth

II. Jasper & Hyacinth

Jasper and Hyacinth are both represented as gemstones with related virtues, both stemming from light

AltarthroughSixth Floor Altar AltarilluminatesLabourators
I. Altar & Sixth Floor Altar Altar

The altar on the sixth floor is a specific instance of the broader concept of an altar used in rituals

II. Sixth Floor Altar Altar & Labourators

The bird's sacrifices on the sixth floor are associated with the selection of labourators

AltarthroughSacred BookilluminatesBible
I. Altar & Sacred Book

The sacred book, placed on the altar for laying the decapitated bird, was an important element of the final ritual.

II. Sacred Book & Bible

The sacred book that Moses spoke to the people is a veiled form of the Bible

AltarthroughWhite StoneilluminatesSilver Age
I. Altar & White Stone

The blue stone made from the sediment in the bath was used for decorating the bird as it lay on the altar.

II. White Stone & Silver Age

The Silver Age, a period of growth and development, relates to white stones, which were initially bright and held significant mystical properties.