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

Budding

Budding symbols the unfolding blooms in the Round Table traditions

Concordance & Cross-References

Primary Correspondences & Figures

FlowerSubstance

Flowers symbolize the unfolding of blossoms on the Round Table

Budding StaffRitual

The budding staff's symbolism of the Round Table corresponds to its unfolding blossoms

Pope→Concept

Pope's staff in Tannhäuser represents unfolding blossoms

Mediate Correspondences

Sympathetic Chains & Distant Affinities

BuddingthroughFlowerilluminatesSymbolism →
I. Budding & Flower

Flowers symbolize the unfolding of blossoms on the Round Table

II. Flower & Symbolism

Flowers are chosen and used for their symbolic meaning in various beliefs and practices

BuddingthroughBudding StaffilluminatesFlowers →
I. Budding & Budding Staff

The budding staff's symbolism of the Round Table corresponds to its unfolding blossoms

II. Budding Staff & Flowers

Flowers, including lotus blossoms, are motifs used in the symbolism of the budding staff of the Round Table

BuddingthroughPopeilluminatesHigh Place →
I. Budding & Pope

Pope's staff in Tannhäuser represents unfolding blossoms

II. Pope & High Place

"Pope" holds a "High Place" and is recognized as a spiritual leader with elevated social and religious status.

BuddingthroughPopeilluminatesAlchemical Tarot →
I. Budding & Pope

Pope's staff in Tannhäuser represents unfolding blossoms

II. Pope & Alchemical Tarot

The Pope card represents the Quintessence, a key concept in Alchemy, and is part of the Tarot Major Arcana