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

Apopsis (sor-apis)

APOPSIS, known as Sor-Apis, is a material soul incarnated from Osiris in the Apis. This entity serves as a significant figure bridging the spiritual world with the physical realm, embodying the essence and attributes of Osiris within the sacred Apis bull. As the material soul of Osiris, Sor-Apis holds a dual existence, blending divine spirituality with tangible form, playing a essential part in Egyptian mythological and religious practices.

Concordance & Cross-References

Primary Correspondences & Figures

Water→Substance

Water is essential in the liberation of the Sor-Apis soul

Unicorn→Concept

The entities "UNICORN" and "APOPSIS (SOR-APIS)" are both associated with profound spiritual transformation and enlightenment, representing significant concepts in spiritual life and development. These symbols or concepts likely signify journeys or states that involve significant personal growth, transcendence, and a deeper understanding of the spiritual realm or self. While the exact nature of these figures and symbols might differ, they share a core theme centered on spiritual transformation and enlightenment, suggesting they could be part of a greater spiritual or esoteric tradition, possibly within fantasy literature, mythology, or religious contexts.

Dragon→Ritual

Opposite forces: Dragon (ignorance) vs. Sor-Apis (spiritual soul)

Golden FleeceSubstance

Golden Fleece represents the spiritual and intellectual pursuit like the Sor-Apis

Celestial LambConcept

Both are concepts of spiritual transformation and enlightenment

Cosmos→Concept

Both concepts involve the cycles of life and rebirth

Mediate Correspondences

Sympathetic Chains & Distant Affinities

Apopsis (sor-apis)throughUnicornilluminatesTarot →
I. Apopsis (sor-apis) & Unicorn

The entities "UNICORN" and "APOPSIS (SOR-APIS)" are both associated with profound spiritual transformation and enlightenment, representing significant concepts in spiritual life and development. These symbols or concepts likely signify journeys or states that involve significant personal growth, transcendence, and a deeper understanding of the spiritual realm or self. While the exact nature of these figures and symbols might differ, they share a core theme centered on spiritual transformation and enlightenment, suggesting they could be part of a greater spiritual or esoteric tradition, possibly within fantasy literature, mythology, or religious contexts.

II. Unicorn & Tarot

The unicorn symbol on the four of deniers is part of the larger Tarot symbolism as described in the text.

Apopsis (sor-apis)throughCosmosilluminatesMysteries →
I. Apopsis (sor-apis) & Cosmos

Both concepts involve the cycles of life and rebirth

II. Cosmos & Mysteries

The Mysteries, based on both the Macrocosm and Microcosm, taught about the universe and its workings

Apopsis (sor-apis)throughWaterilluminatesFire →
I. Apopsis (sor-apis) & Water

Water is essential in the liberation of the Sor-Apis soul

II. Water & Fire

Water and Fire, two pivotal elements in various mythological and alchemical frameworks, are contrasted in a illustrative depiction where water from a sprinkling can overcomes flames emanating from a chemical furnace, symbolizing the opposing forces inherent to these figures and symbols. According to this illustration (Image 49), water, with its cooling and quelling properties, directly opposes fire, which can be seen in a chemical context as a form of intense heat or combustion. In a wider cosmological and elemental context, the entities "Water" and "Fire" are recognized as two of the three foundational elements central to alchemy, alongside the third element often identified as Earth or Air. This tripartite system demonstrates the interconnected yet opposing nature of these elemental forces, highlighting their roles in both creation and transformation. Within the esoteric tradition, these elements are linked to kabalistic and symbolic meanings. Water corresponds to the kabalistic principle of Binah, often associated with the kabalistic woman, signifying the receptive, nurturing, and emotional qualities. Conversely, Fire symbolizes Kether, associated with the serpent, embodying the active, transformative, and sometimes destructive forces. This pairing suggests a dynamic interplay between these forces, reflecting how they interact and influence each other in various contexts, from natural phenomena to spiritual and metaphysical concepts. The hierarchical and creative roles linked to primordial air and fire, while not directly mentioned, add depth to the understanding of these elements, indicating their fundamental importance in the universe's creation and ongoing transformations. This interplay between water and fire, both in their elemental and symbolic forms, demonstrates the rich compendium of their roles and interactions, from the physical world to metaphysical realms. Fire and water, two fundamental elements, are intricately connected in the context of alchemical processes as part of the "Four Elements." This relationship is consistent across all the classical literature, which highlight their shared significance in alchemy. The descriptions mention that fire, water, and primordial air are interconnected in their hierarchical and creative roles, further emphasizing their mutual importance. This sympathy likely forms the basis for understanding and manipulating these elements in alchemy, where the transformation and interaction of these elemental forces are central to the practice.

Apopsis (sor-apis)throughWaterilluminatesAstral Light →
I. Apopsis (sor-apis) & Water

Water is essential in the liberation of the Sor-Apis soul

II. Water & Astral Light

Water, in the elementary world, corresponds to the kabalistic woman, and the Astral Light, which is a universal seducer typified by the serpent of Genesis, may be affected by these elements.

Apopsis (sor-apis)throughWaterilluminatesGod →
I. Apopsis (sor-apis) & Water

Water is essential in the liberation of the Sor-Apis soul

II. Water & God

(GOD created water from the letter Mem as per Chapter 10)

Apopsis (sor-apis)throughUnicornilluminatesChrist →
I. Apopsis (sor-apis) & Unicorn

The entities "UNICORN" and "APOPSIS (SOR-APIS)" are both associated with profound spiritual transformation and enlightenment, representing significant concepts in spiritual life and development. These symbols or concepts likely signify journeys or states that involve significant personal growth, transcendence, and a deeper understanding of the spiritual realm or self. While the exact nature of these figures and symbols might differ, they share a core theme centered on spiritual transformation and enlightenment, suggesting they could be part of a greater spiritual or esoteric tradition, possibly within fantasy literature, mythology, or religious contexts.

II. Unicorn & Christ

Mediæval Christian mystics used the unicorn as an emblem of Christ, symbolizing spiritual life in man, and the single horn may represent the pineal gland or third eye

Apopsis (sor-apis)throughCosmosilluminatesMatter →
I. Apopsis (sor-apis) & Cosmos

Both concepts involve the cycles of life and rebirth

II. Cosmos & Matter

Matter is often seen as a reflection of the cosmos in alchemy, leading to the creation of perfect, harmonious substances Matter is often seen as a part of the cosmos, leading to the creation of perfect, harmonious substances in alchemy

Apopsis (sor-apis)throughWaterilluminatesLight →
I. Apopsis (sor-apis) & Water

Water is essential in the liberation of the Sor-Apis soul

II. Water & Light

Water and light, both elements of the triune soul, are linked in the representational structure

Apopsis (sor-apis)throughWaterilluminatesAir →
I. Apopsis (sor-apis) & Water

Water is essential in the liberation of the Sor-Apis soul

II. Water & Air

In the context of the world of elements, both Water and Air are recognized components of the "Four Elements," a fundamental concept in alchemy. These two elements are intricately related within the framework of alchemical processes, which suggests their sympathy and shared importance. Although the text initially states that Water and Air are part of the "Three Alchemical Elements," this has been clarified to align with the more common understanding of the "Four Elements," including Fire, Earth, Water, and Air. This coherent summary integrates the core information provided, resolving the initial contradiction and presenting a unified perspective on the roles of Water and Air in alchemy.

Apopsis (sor-apis)throughWaterilluminatesSulphur →
I. Apopsis (sor-apis) & Water

Water is essential in the liberation of the Sor-Apis soul

II. Water & Sulphur

Sulphur and water, both elements within the alchemical framework, are intricately connected in their symbolism. According to alchemical theories, Sulphur corresponds to the water element, serving as a pivot in understanding the representational structure of the triune soul. This connection extends to the broader alchemical world of chemicals, where Sulphur aligns with the water element, reflecting a deep intertwining of these figures and symbols in the conceptual and practical realms of alchemy. Together, these elements embody essential aspects of the alchemical worldview, blending the physical and spiritual dimensions of the natural world.