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

Avarice

Avarice is an entity associated with the card themes of collection and economy, reflecting a mindset focused on saving and cautious management of one's earnings. This entity is notably linked to a materialistic and selfish desire for wealth and possessions, embodying an overarching avaricious nature. The Lapis Philosophorum, a legendary concept, is explicitly stated as capable of eradicating the principle of avarice, suggesting its role in overcoming or transforming this characteristic into a more balanced approach to material and personal values. This summary provides a comprehensive view of Avarice, integrating the notions of careful management and the potential for resolution or transcendence through supernatural or transformative means.

Concordance & Cross-References

Primary Correspondences & Figures

PrecautionConcept

Avarice and precaution are both related to careful management of resources, reflecting a similar mindset in managing one's life's work Precaution and avarice are related through careful management and saving, both indicating a cautious mindset in life

Mediate Correspondences

Sympathetic Chains & Distant Affinities

AvaricethroughLapis PhilosophorumilluminatesHermes →
I. Avarice & Lapis Philosophorum

The Lapis Philosophorum can eliminate avarice, promoting moral virtues

II. Lapis Philosophorum & Hermes

Hermes symbolizes wisdom and knowledge, connected to the Lapis Philosophorum

AvaricethroughLapis PhilosophorumilluminatesLife →
I. Avarice & Lapis Philosophorum

The Lapis Philosophorum can eliminate avarice, promoting moral virtues

II. Lapis Philosophorum & Life

The Lapis Philosophorum can preserve life, potentially in a state of immortality

AvaricethroughLapis PhilosophorumilluminatesKnowledge →
I. Avarice & Lapis Philosophorum

The Lapis Philosophorum can eliminate avarice, promoting moral virtues

II. Lapis Philosophorum & Knowledge

The Lapis Philosophorum fosters knowledge and wisdom through contemplation

AvaricethroughLapis PhilosophorumilluminatesCharity →
I. Avarice & Lapis Philosophorum

The Lapis Philosophorum can eliminate avarice, promoting moral virtues

II. Lapis Philosophorum & Charity

The Lapis Philosophorum can enable one to be charitable with infinite resources

AvaricethroughLapis PhilosophorumilluminatesMetals →
I. Avarice & Lapis Philosophorum

The Lapis Philosophorum can eliminate avarice, promoting moral virtues

II. Lapis Philosophorum & Metals

The Lapis Philosophorum can transform base metals into gold

AvaricethroughLapis PhilosophorumilluminatesGlory
I. Avarice & Lapis Philosophorum

The Lapis Philosophorum can eliminate avarice, promoting moral virtues

II. Lapis Philosophorum & Glory

The Lapis Philosophorum, or its power, is considered the Glory of the Whole World

AvaricethroughLapis PhilosophorumilluminatesDivine Truths
I. Avarice & Lapis Philosophorum

The Lapis Philosophorum can eliminate avarice, promoting moral virtues

II. Lapis Philosophorum & Divine Truths

The Lapis Philosophorum harmonizes with divine truths, promoting spiritual understanding

AvaricethroughLapis PhilosophorumilluminatesEnvy
I. Avarice & Lapis Philosophorum

The Lapis Philosophorum can eliminate avarice, promoting moral virtues

II. Lapis Philosophorum & Envy

The Lapis Philosophorum can root out envy, promoting a virtuous character

AvaricethroughLapis PhilosophorumilluminatesPhilolaetha
I. Avarice & Lapis Philosophorum

The Lapis Philosophorum can eliminate avarice, promoting moral virtues

II. Lapis Philosophorum & Philolaetha

Philaletha attests to the power of the Lapis Philosophorum

AvaricethroughLapis PhilosophorumilluminatesRose Cross Order
I. Avarice & Lapis Philosophorum

The Lapis Philosophorum can eliminate avarice, promoting moral virtues

II. Lapis Philosophorum & Rose Cross Order

The Rosicrucian Order is associated with the Lapis Philosophorum and its alchemical practices