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

Apologium

The justification or defense of the use of magic and its effects

Concordance & Cross-References

Primary Correspondences & Figures

ApolloniusPerson

The Apologia addresses the practices of Apollonius

DisciplesLineage

The Apologia addresses the beliefs of Apollonius' disciples

SacrilegeRitual

The Apologia may address or incorporate the idea of sacrilege in its defense

MesmeristsSubstance

The justification of magic can be seen in the practices of mesmerists

Magus→Person

Justification for the use of magic can be seen in the practices of a Magus

MurderConcept

The Apologia may address or incorporate the idea of murder in its defense

TheftConcept

The Apologia may address or incorporate the idea of theft in its defense

Marvels_and_magicConcept

The Apologia defends the wonders of magic

Mediate Correspondences

Sympathetic Chains & Distant Affinities

ApologiumthroughMagusilluminatesTarot →
I. Apologium & Magus

Justification for the use of magic can be seen in the practices of a Magus

II. Magus & Tarot

A Magus would possess the knowledge to fully understand and utilize the Tarot, but the common diviner (of the vulgar order) would not be as skilled as a Magus

ApologiumthroughMagusilluminatesAstral Light →
I. Apologium & Magus

Justification for the use of magic can be seen in the practices of a Magus

II. Magus & Astral Light

Magi are forbidden from being intoxicated or passing through passion by the Astral Light due to its nature as a serpent and a fire.

ApologiumthroughApolloniusilluminatesFiruzabad →
I. Apologium & Apollonius

The Apologia addresses the practices of Apollonius

II. Apollonius & Firuzabad

Events in Firuzabad were tied to the release of Apollonius

ApologiumthroughApolloniusilluminatesEvocation →
I. Apologium & Apollonius

The Apologia addresses the practices of Apollonius

II. Apollonius & Evocation

The narrator attempted to evoke the phantom of the divine Apollonius using Ceremonial Magic

ApologiumthroughMagusilluminatesDivination →
I. Apologium & Magus

Justification for the use of magic can be seen in the practices of a Magus

II. Magus & Divination

The perfect initiate, or Magus, embodies the practice of divination, highlighting its role in this spiritual and psychological field.

ApologiumthroughApolloniusilluminatesAlhamia Prison →
I. Apologium & Apollonius

The Apologia addresses the practices of Apollonius

II. Apollonius & Alhamia Prison

Apollonius was imprisoned at Alhamia Prison

ApologiumthroughSacrilegeilluminatesGrimoire →
I. Apologium & Sacrilege

The Apologia may address or incorporate the idea of sacrilege in its defense

II. Sacrilege & Grimoire

Grimoires can involve sacrilegious practices

ApologiumthroughMagusilluminatesElementary Spirits
I. Apologium & Magus

Justification for the use of magic can be seen in the practices of a Magus

II. Magus & Elementary Spirits

Magi who successfully master and command elementary spirits gain control over them and can make them obey, but at the risk of moral and spiritual consequences.

ApologiumthroughDisciplesilluminatesGrace
I. Apologium & Disciples

The Apologia addresses the beliefs of Apollonius' disciples

II. Disciples & Grace

Grace is the term used for the magnetic chains among disciples

ApologiumthroughMagusilluminatesPositive Practice Of Magic
I. Apologium & Magus

Justification for the use of magic can be seen in the practices of a Magus

II. Magus & Positive Practice Of Magic

A Magus is a practitioner of the positive practice of Magic, suggesting a strong relationship between the two concepts