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

Beggar

The entity "BEGGAR" is a character emblematic of the lowest social class and a symbol of humility and poverty, commonly depicted as a person with minimal wealth or resources. Within the Mantegna pack, this beggar figure is specifically designated as Subject Number 1, emphasizing their representation of the downtrodden and resourceless. This character is often used to illustrate themes of humility and the transient nature of wealth, conveying messages of compassion and the broader societal context of social stratification.

Concordance & Cross-References

Primary Correspondences & Figures

Fool→Substance

The Beggar and the Fool are tarot cards, both involving concepts of humility, innocence, and the acceptance of fate.

A beggar, like the author, can obtain magical abilities through affliction

PontiffLineage

A beggar, like Sixtus V, can achieve great things through belief and action

Mediate Correspondences

Sympathetic Chains & Distant Affinities

BeggarthroughFoolilluminatesSun →
I. Beggar & Fool

The Beggar and the Fool are tarot cards, both involving concepts of humility, innocence, and the acceptance of fate.

II. Fool & Sun

The Sun symbolically connects with the Fool, representing the beginning and potential end of the Fool's journey The Fool represents the nature and journey of the Sun, indicating the path from innocence to transformation

BeggarthroughFoolilluminatesSpirit →
I. Beggar & Fool

The Beggar and the Fool are tarot cards, both involving concepts of humility, innocence, and the acceptance of fate.

II. Fool & Spirit

The Spirit represents the essence of the Fool and guides his journey towards wisdom and simplicity

BeggarthroughAfflictionilluminatesBewitchment →
I. Beggar & Affliction

A beggar, like the author, can obtain magical abilities through affliction

II. Affliction & Bewitchment

Afflictions are the consequences of bewitchments

BeggarthroughFoolilluminatesEarth →
I. Beggar & Fool

The Beggar and the Fool are tarot cards, both involving concepts of humility, innocence, and the acceptance of fate.

II. Fool & Earth

The Fool card represents the principle of Earth in the Tarot

BeggarthroughFoolilluminatesHigh Priestess →
I. Beggar & Fool

The Beggar and the Fool are tarot cards, both involving concepts of humility, innocence, and the acceptance of fate.

II. Fool & High Priestess

The Fool and the High Priestess are both cards in the Tarot deck, with the Fool representing a new journey and the High Priestess symbolizing the mysteries of the subconscious and intuition, often seen as related in the process of spiritual growth and understanding The narrative transition implies a progression from initial folly to a more discerning state after learning, as symbolized by the High Priestess, but the direct relationship based on text is weaker and not explicitly described. Thus, I'll assign a low relationship strength here.

BeggarthroughFoolilluminatesWorld →
I. Beggar & Fool

The Beggar and the Fool are tarot cards, both involving concepts of humility, innocence, and the acceptance of fate.

II. Fool & World

The Fool, as the first emanation, symbolically relates to the perfected world represented by The World The symbolism of carrying a bag of symbols and the Fool being associated with the journey align with the ultimate completion symbolized by The World card.

BeggarthroughFoolilluminatesTrumps Major →
I. Beggar & Fool

The Beggar and the Fool are tarot cards, both involving concepts of humility, innocence, and the acceptance of fate.

II. Fool & Trumps Major

The Major Trumps provide the foundational messages for the Fool's journey of transformation and experience

BeggarthroughFoolilluminatesTravel →
I. Beggar & Fool

The Beggar and the Fool are tarot cards, both involving concepts of humility, innocence, and the acceptance of fate.

II. Fool & Travel

The Fool's journey and transformation are symbolized by travel

BeggarthroughFoolilluminatesPhilosopher →
I. Beggar & Fool

The Beggar and the Fool are tarot cards, both involving concepts of humility, innocence, and the acceptance of fate.

II. Fool & Philosopher

The Fool contrasts with the philosopher, emphasizing the distinction between transient and eternal existence.

BeggarthroughFoolilluminatesElves →
I. Beggar & Fool

The Beggar and the Fool are tarot cards, both involving concepts of humility, innocence, and the acceptance of fate.

II. Fool & Elves

Spring is associated with the presence and activities of elves, indicating a harmony of nature and magic.