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

Card-figure

Cards laid down in a specific figure as part of the divination practice.

Concordance & Cross-References

Primary Correspondences & Figures

Oracle→Concept

The card figure operates as a form of oracle, providing answers through divination.

HouseConcept

Each card in the figure relates to a house in the astrological system.

JudgmentConcept

The card figure assists in the process of judgment by the diviner.

IntelligencesConcept

The card figure aligns with the cosmic entities or Intelligences.

SynthesisofkarmicconditionsConcept

Synthesis of karmic conditions are indicated by the cards in the figure laid by the diviner.

AstrologicalmethodConcept

The card figure is used as part of the astrological method for divination.

LesseraarcanaSubstance

The card figure includes cards from the Lesser Arcana, particularly when specific cards are turned over for an answer.

AnswerConcept

The card figure helps in providing answers to the consultant.

QueriesConcept

The card figure is used to address the questions or issues presented by the consultant.

CosmicconsciousnessConcept

The card figure reflects the cosmic consciousness of the Intelligences.

LargeraarcanaSubstance

The card figure can also include cards from the Greater Arcana, though the text focuses on the Lesser Arcana.

The card figure is an example of the practice of divination.

Mediate Correspondences

Sympathetic Chains & Distant Affinities

Card-figurethroughJudgmentilluminatesSun →
I. Card-figure & Judgment

The card figure assists in the process of judgment by the diviner.

II. Judgment & Sun

The Sun and Judgment cards are related through their representation of life and its cycles; The Sun signifies the beginning of a new life and cycle, while Judgment represents the end of one and the beginning of another

Card-figurethroughJudgmentilluminatesTarot →
I. Card-figure & Judgment

The card figure assists in the process of judgment by the diviner.

II. Judgment & Tarot

The Tarot includes Judgment which signifies the end of a journey and the transition into a new reality

Card-figurethroughDivinationilluminatesAstral Light →
I. Card-figure & Divination

The card figure is an example of the practice of divination.

II. Divination & Astral Light

The Astral Light is the basis of the illusion through which divination occurs, affecting the perceptions during divination

Card-figurethroughJudgmentilluminatesDevil →
I. Card-figure & Judgment

The card figure assists in the process of judgment by the diviner.

II. Judgment & Devil

The Devil and Judgment cards are related through their representation of the struggle between spiritual and material influences, Judgment symbolizing the end of cycles of materialism to achieve enlightenment

Card-figurethroughDivinationilluminatesSignificator →
I. Card-figure & Divination

The card figure is an example of the practice of divination.

II. Divination & Significator

The Significator is a key element in the divination process

Card-figurethroughDivinationilluminatesPapus →
I. Card-figure & Divination

The card figure is an example of the practice of divination.

II. Divination & Papus

Papus was involved in the study and interpretation of tarot for divination, a practice that involves predicting the future through the tarot cards.

Card-figurethroughDivinationilluminatesM. De St.-germain →
I. Card-figure & Divination

The card figure is an example of the practice of divination.

II. Divination & M. De St.-germain

De St.-Germain is described as having the ability to divine questions before they are asked.

Card-figurethroughHouseilluminatesTaurus →
I. Card-figure & House

Each card in the figure relates to a house in the astrological system.

II. House & Taurus

Taurus is the second house in astrology, representing material values and possessions, related to material wealth and power.

Card-figurethroughDivinationilluminatesFaith →
I. Card-figure & Divination

The card figure is an example of the practice of divination.

II. Divination & Faith

While divination and faith are in constant tension, they can be reconciled through analogy, understanding the sympathy of the finite and infinite realms

Card-figurethroughHouseilluminatesDeity →
I. Card-figure & House

Each card in the figure relates to a house in the astrological system.

II. House & Deity

Deities are assigned to each house of the zodiac in the Hieroglyphic Plan, highlighting their association with the celestial order