Devil→Concept
Bewitchments are seen as acts of harm, similar to the workings of the devil, and potentially leading to the same fate as the devil's actions.
Bewitchments
Bewitchments, also known as malevolent magic or harmful spellcraft, are practices designed to harm an individual through the use of spells, incantations, and various magical rituals. These practices often involve the use of objects, animals, and even wax images to exert negative influence and control over the victim. Bewitchments are considered a form of homicide due to their permanent and damaging effects on both the victim's physical and spiritual well-being. These harmful magical practices have historically been employed to undermine or manipulate a person’s life, extending their impact beyond mere physical harm to include the soul or spirit.
Concordance & Cross-References
Primary Correspondences & Figures
Fons Oculus FulgurConcept
The power to inflict harm through visual means, symbolized by Fons Oculus Fulgur, is a specific form of bewitchment in the broader category of malefic magic.
Mediate Correspondences
Sympathetic Chains & Distant Affinities
I. Bewitchments & Devil
Bewitchments are seen as acts of harm, similar to the workings of the devil, and potentially leading to the same fate as the devil's actions.
II. Devil & Tarot
The Tarot includes The Devil which signifies separation, ego, and the negative aspects of the human condition
I. Bewitchments & Devil
Bewitchments are seen as acts of harm, similar to the workings of the devil, and potentially leading to the same fate as the devil's actions.
II. Devil & God
The devil is an angel cast out of heaven for wanting divinity, contrasting with the character of God
I. Bewitchments & Devil
Bewitchments are seen as acts of harm, similar to the workings of the devil, and potentially leading to the same fate as the devil's actions.
II. Devil & Man
The man and woman, once in love, are now chained to the cube, representing their subjection to evil
I. Bewitchments & Devil
Bewitchments are seen as acts of harm, similar to the workings of the devil, and potentially leading to the same fate as the devil's actions.
II. Devil & Death
The death card can signify an end to a situation involving negative habits or behaviors, which is related to the transformative nature of The Devil
I. Bewitchments & Devil
Bewitchments are seen as acts of harm, similar to the workings of the devil, and potentially leading to the same fate as the devil's actions.
II. Devil & Freemasonry
During the period when Freemasonry was persecuted by the Roman Church, it was associated with the worship and invocation of the devil through the association known as Mopses.
I. Bewitchments & Devil
Bewitchments are seen as acts of harm, similar to the workings of the devil, and potentially leading to the same fate as the devil's actions.
II. Devil & Hierophant
The Hierophant and the Devil cards are related through their contrasting roles in representing spiritual guidance and the materialist's downfall, emphasizing the importance of spiritual wisdom over materialist delusions
I. Bewitchments & Devil
Bewitchments are seen as acts of harm, similar to the workings of the devil, and potentially leading to the same fate as the devil's actions.
II. Devil & Black Magic
Black Magic relies on the powers of the devil to achieve its objectives. The devil is considered a key agent in the practice of black magic for evil purposes.
I. Bewitchments & Devil
Bewitchments are seen as acts of harm, similar to the workings of the devil, and potentially leading to the same fate as the devil's actions.
II. Devil & Infernal Evaction
Infernal evocation is designed to summon the devil, making the ritual and the devil inherently linked. The devil becomes active through the ritual, and the ritual's success relies on the belief in the devil.
I. Bewitchments & Devil
Bewitchments are seen as acts of harm, similar to the workings of the devil, and potentially leading to the same fate as the devil's actions.
II. Devil & Tower
Devil concept illustrates the nature of material life, while the Tower concept symbolizes the demolition of false truths, both dealing with the duality of reality.
I. Bewitchments & Devil
Bewitchments are seen as acts of harm, similar to the workings of the devil, and potentially leading to the same fate as the devil's actions.
II. Devil & Malkuth
Malkuth and the Kingdom symbolize the balance between light and shadow, with the Devil representing an ultimate reflection of light's absence or corruption in Kabbalistic thought.