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

Bewitchment

Bewitchment is a practice in magic where one individual’s will is exerted over another, often leading to a profound and enveloping effect, influencing the will and actions of the target. This practice can serve as a powerful tool in magical arts, especially under specific conditions that enhance its potency and scope. Bewitchment can be either voluntary or involuntary, and it involves the projection of will from one person to another with the intention of either harming or benefiting the other party. This magical practice is often considered one of the most severe dangers in human life due to the potential for significant harm or manipulation it can entail, making it a topic of both fascination and caution within the domain of magical studies and practices.

Concordance & Cross-References

Primary Correspondences & Figures

WitchcraftConcept

Witchcraft, also known as bewitchment, is a practice aimed at using the Great Magical Agent to solidify one's will, effectively making intentions more potent through perseverance and dedicated effort. This form of magic primarily influences the operator, enhancing their willpower and enabling them to achieve their goals more effectively. Through sustained application and application of the Great Magical Agent, practitioners of witchcraft can significantly strengthen their own resolve and capabilities.

Black Magic is a form of witchcraft that is a graduated combination of sacrileges and murders, aiming to permanently pervert a human will and realize the demon in a living man, acting as a form of dangerous magic.

ChildrenLineage

Children are particularly vulnerable to the effects of bewitchments

Human WillConcept

The will is a fundamental tool used in bewitchments

SorcererConcept

Sorcerers also practice bewitchments

Will→Concept

Bewitchment relies on the will as a primary tool to exert harm or benefit

AfflictionConcept

Afflictions are the consequences of bewitchments

Fluidic CurrentsSubstance

Bewitchments involve the manipulation of fluidic currents

Natural ForcesSubstance

Unenlightened individuals are more susceptible to the influence of natural forces, leading to easier practice of bewitchments

EnvoutementConcept

The term 'envoutement' in Gaelic defines the exact act of bewitchment, emphasizing its enveloping nature and willful characteristics.

Astral Light, through its interactions with the nervous system, can warn of the dangers of bewitchment, acting as a safeguard against the practices of black magic.

CainConcept

The story of Cain and Abel illustrates the consequences of bewitchment, with Cain's hatred of Abel being prolonged due to Abel's perceived hypocrisy and cowardice.

Moral MaladiesConcept

Acts of bewitchment can lead to the spread of moral maladies

JealousyConcept

Jealousy often drives individuals to perform bewitchments

ConversionConcept

Properly conducted bewitchments can influence and sometimes even fix the will, similar to conversion in religious contexts

SeminariesSubstance

Seminaries can be environments where bewitchments are practiced or influenced

Great Magical AgentConcept

The Great Magical Agent can become a demon when influenced by an evil will, acting as a powerful tool in the practice of bewitchment.

Magic→Concept

Bewitchment is a form of magic that can be used for both positive and negative purposes, depending on the will behind it.

Love→Concept

Love can be used as a tool for both positive and negative bewitchments

Moral TheologySubstance

Moral theology often deals with the consequences and morality of bewitchments

Death→Concept

Death can be caused by the love or hate of certain people, indicating that bewitchment by these means can have dire consequences.

Toad→Substance

Toads, as antipathetic animals, can break currents of Astral Light and possess a certain sorcery of the eye, representing a physical embodiment of the dangers of black magic.

PassionConcept

Bewitchment can be a form of absorbing passion where the victim feels depleted, similar to the spouses of vampires, highlighting the malevolent nature of certain forms of magic.

HomicideConcept

Bewitchment can start the process that leads to homicide

CrowdSubstance

Crowds can influence the wills of individuals, potentially aiding in bewitchments

HandSubstance

The thumb of the hand, as the polarity instrument, should be used to protect oneself from unexpected fluidic projections and fascinating regards, acting as a safeguard against bewitchment.

Fluidic Currents (more)Substance

The fluidic currents are the underlying force that bewitchments manipulate

Social World (more)Lineage

The social world influences whether bewitchments are more likely to occur or be successful

Incurable Disorder (more)Substance

Incurable disorders can be consequences of successful bewitchments

InfatuationConcept

Infatuation can lead to voluntary or involuntary bewitchments

Mysteries Of Love (more)Substance

The mysteries of love can be used as tools or targets for bewitchments

Involuntary BewitchmentConcept

Involuntary bewitchment is a specific type of bewitchment that can occur without the victim's knowledge

FashionConcept

Fashion can influence people's desires and behaviors, potentially leading to bewitchments

Magical AgentConcept

The Magical Agent is the force behind many bewitchments

Mediate Correspondences

Sympathetic Chains & Distant Affinities

BewitchmentthroughMagicianilluminatesTarot →
I. Bewitchment & Magician

Magicians practice bewitchments

II. Magician & Tarot

The Tarot includes The Magician card which signifies an initiate or an occultist on the wise path of higher consciousness

BewitchmentthroughAstral LightilluminatesParacelsus →
I. Bewitchment & Astral Light

Astral Light, through its interactions with the nervous system, can warn of the dangers of bewitchment, acting as a safeguard against the practices of black magic.

II. Astral Light & Paracelsus

Paracelsus was aware of the circulation of astral currents and its potential for magical practices

BewitchmentthroughMagicianilluminatesKabalah →
I. Bewitchment & Magician

Magicians practice bewitchments

II. Magician & Kabalah

Magicians need the knowledge of Kabalah to properly guide and explain the phenomena of science and magic, making the relationship strong as the magician cannot fully practice without access to kabalistic knowledge. The magician's practice and understanding depend on Kabalah, making the relationship strong.

BewitchmentthroughChildrenilluminatesTruth →
I. Bewitchment & Children

Children are particularly vulnerable to the effects of bewitchments

II. Children & Truth

The concept of children being unsophisticated aligns with the truth as described in the Axiomata Hermetica

BewitchmentthroughAstral LightilluminatesPhilosophy →
I. Bewitchment & Astral Light

Astral Light, through its interactions with the nervous system, can warn of the dangers of bewitchment, acting as a safeguard against the practices of black magic.

II. Astral Light & Philosophy

The Astral Light, as a substance, serves as the basis for philosophical contemplation and reflection, integral to understanding divination

BewitchmentthroughAstral LightilluminatesPentagram →
I. Bewitchment & Astral Light

Astral Light, through its interactions with the nervous system, can warn of the dangers of bewitchment, acting as a safeguard against the practices of black magic.

II. Astral Light & Pentagram

Through the Pentagram, spirits representing the Astral Light can be made available for observation

BewitchmentthroughMagicianilluminatesMoon →
I. Bewitchment & Magician

Magicians practice bewitchments

II. Magician & Moon

The Magician and The Moon are indirectly related in a narrative sense; the Magician's magic symbolizes understanding, while The Moon card represents misunderstanding and delusion

BewitchmentthroughHuman WillilluminatesChrist →
I. Bewitchment & Human Will

The will is a fundamental tool used in bewitchments

II. Human Will & Christ

Christ is portrayed as embodying human will in a divine sense, offering a model of the ideal, determined human will that interacts with the divine realms for the benefit of humanity.

BewitchmentthroughAstral LightilluminatesEvocation →
I. Bewitchment & Astral Light

Astral Light, through its interactions with the nervous system, can warn of the dangers of bewitchment, acting as a safeguard against the practices of black magic.

II. Astral Light & Evocation

Evocation rituals take place within the Astral Light

BewitchmentthroughAstral LightilluminatesWater →
I. Bewitchment & Astral Light

Astral Light, through its interactions with the nervous system, can warn of the dangers of bewitchment, acting as a safeguard against the practices of black magic.

II. Astral Light & Water

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.