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

Authority

Authority, represented by the term "Authority" and the concept of the Swords' Knight, is a central theme that encompasses the capacity to rule or command, associating with both legal and administrative power. This authority symbolizes official power and command, emphasizing the power and right to rule. The entity "Authority" or "KING" in the context of the Swords' Knight embodies this authoritative power, signifying leadership and command in a structured and formal capacity.

Concordance & Cross-References

Primary Correspondences & Figures

DiscipleshipConcept

The concept of AUTHORITY underpins the relationship of a teacher guiding a disciple, illustrating the transmission of knowledge and values.

Corporal PunishmentConcept

The use of CORPORAL PUNISHMENT is suggested to be outdated and ineffective, diminishing the ROLE of AUTHORITY.

The Tenth of Wands symbolizes authority, oppression, and official positions, which are all related to the concept of leadership and its challenges.

Mediate Correspondences

Sympathetic Chains & Distant Affinities

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I. Authority & Tenth Of Wands

The Tenth of Wands symbolizes authority, oppression, and official positions, which are all related to the concept of leadership and its challenges.

II. Tenth Of Wands & King Of Wands

The King of Wands and the Tenth of Wands are both associated with authority and intellectual concepts, though their representations have different aspects of truth and reliability.

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I. Authority & Tenth Of Wands

The Tenth of Wands symbolizes authority, oppression, and official positions, which are all related to the concept of leadership and its challenges.

II. Tenth Of Wands & Conscience

The Tenth of Wands symbolizes conscientious actions and responsibilities, indicating a relationship between moral integrity and fulfilling one's karmic duties.

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I. Authority & Discipleship

The concept of AUTHORITY underpins the relationship of a teacher guiding a disciple, illustrating the transmission of knowledge and values.

II. Discipleship & Courting

Courting is related to discipleship, as relationship building can involve learning and teaching.

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I. Authority & Tenth Of Wands

The Tenth of Wands symbolizes authority, oppression, and official positions, which are all related to the concept of leadership and its challenges.

II. Tenth Of Wands & Fortune-telling Gypsies

The Tenth of Wands suggests authoritative figures and responsibilities, which the fortune-telling gypsies might interpret in terms of opposition and obstacles to their practices.

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I. Authority & Tenth Of Wands

The Tenth of Wands symbolizes authority, oppression, and official positions, which are all related to the concept of leadership and its challenges.

II. Tenth Of Wands & Opposition

The Tenth of Wands symbolizes the opposition that is often present, representing the challenges and resistance one may face when fulfilling one's karmic duties or obligations.