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

Arthur

Arthur, the child of Merlin who became the leading general of Britain and later established the Order of the Round Table

Concordance & Cross-References

Primary Correspondences & Figures

Arthur was central in the establishment and operation of the Round Table

MerlinPerson

Arthur was instructed and assisted by Merlin in the secret doctrine and his leadership roles

God The Father And God The SonConcept

Arthur's symbolization of the divine attributes of God the Father and God the Son reflects his spiritual leadership

Arthur's Round Table incorporates zodiac symbolism, linking him to the cosmic order and signs

KamblanGeography

Arthur died on the field of Kamblan, marking the end of his cycle as a leader

Mediate Correspondences

Sympathetic Chains & Distant Affinities

ArthurthroughRound TableilluminatesAngels →
I. Arthur & Round Table

Arthur was central in the establishment and operation of the Round Table

II. Round Table & Angels

Angels are involved in the Arthurian legends, particularly in connection with the Round Table and the Holy Grail

ArthurthroughSigns Of The ZodiacilluminatesPythagoreans →
I. Arthur & Signs Of The Zodiac

Arthur's Round Table incorporates zodiac symbolism, linking him to the cosmic order and signs

II. Signs Of The Zodiac & Pythagoreans

Pythagoreans were influential in the study and interpretation of the signs of the zodiac, including Gemini and Sagittarius.

I. Arthur & Signs Of The Zodiac

Arthur's Round Table incorporates zodiac symbolism, linking him to the cosmic order and signs

II. Signs Of The Zodiac & Myths Of Gemini

The signs of the zodiac, especially Gemini, are central to the myths surrounding human destiny and the influence of the stars.

ArthurthroughRound TableilluminatesShri Krishna →
I. Arthur & Round Table

Arthur was central in the establishment and operation of the Round Table

II. Round Table & Shri Krishna

Round Table knights, like Shri Krishna, use swords as a symbol of material and physical authority, differentiating from the intellectual and moral leadership of the wands.

ArthurthroughRound TableilluminatesHoly Chalice
I. Arthur & Round Table

Arthur was central in the establishment and operation of the Round Table

II. Round Table & Holy Chalice

The Round Table and Holy Chalice both symbolize the sharing of divine blessings and soul-union among members of a group or community.

ArthurthroughRound TableilluminatesRoundtable Order
I. Arthur & Round Table

Arthur was central in the establishment and operation of the Round Table

II. Round Table & Roundtable Order

The Round Table is the symbolic center for the Order's meetings and rituals

ArthurthroughRound TableilluminatesKnights
I. Arthur & Round Table

Arthur was central in the establishment and operation of the Round Table

II. Round Table & Knights

Knights of the Round Table are symbolically represented by flowers on the Round Table

ArthurthroughRound TableilluminatesLast Supper
I. Arthur & Round Table

Arthur was central in the establishment and operation of the Round Table

II. Round Table & Last Supper

The Last Supper and Round Table both involve the sharing of a chalice, representing brotherhood and soul-union among those who share the meal.

ArthurthroughRound TableilluminatesTannhäuser
I. Arthur & Round Table

Arthur was central in the establishment and operation of the Round Table

II. Round Table & Tannhäuser

The Round Table and Tannhäuser's operatic symbolism of the Pope's staff are related in representing spiritual understanding and unfolding blossoms

ArthurthroughMerlinilluminatesBritain
I. Arthur & Merlin

Arthur was instructed and assisted by Merlin in the secret doctrine and his leadership roles

II. Merlin & Britain

Merlin's influence was instrumental in Arthur's rise to power in Britain