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

Cat

The entity "CAT" is referenced in various contexts, incorporating both historical and contemporary significance. Cats, particularly those with specific fur patterns, held a revered status in ancient rituals, especially in the cult dedicated to the Egyptian goddess Bast. In these rituals, cats symbolized magnetic forces, eternity, and divine guardianship, highlighting their deep spiritual and cultural importance. More recently, the mention implies that cats, or perhaps a particular cat, are known to be persistent and intrusive in the context of a hostage exchange, possibly due to their natural behaviors or close bonds with human beings. This dual representation of cats—both as ancient divinities and as impudent entities in modern scenarios—demonstrates their enduring presence and manifold roles in human society and mythology.

Concordance & Cross-References

Primary Correspondences & Figures

BastConcept

Cats are symbolic in Bast's worship, particularly when they have distinct fur patterns or eye colors.

Isis Crown→Substance

The cat is depicted on the sistrum alongside Isis, symbolizing the interplay of nature and her divine attributes.

A cat is mentioned as someone whose familiarities are importunate in the context of a hostage exchange.

Mediate Correspondences

Sympathetic Chains & Distant Affinities

CatthroughIsis CrownilluminatesIsis →
I. Cat & Isis Crown

The cat is depicted on the sistrum alongside Isis, symbolizing the interplay of nature and her divine attributes.

II. Isis Crown & Isis

The entity "ISIS CROWN" and "ISIS" are closely related, with the crown being an attribute specifically attributed to the goddess Isis. This crown symbolizes Isis's elevated status and position. ISIS, often revered in various ancient religious traditions, is characterized by this symbolic headpiece, which underscores her significant role and尊贵地位。这个皇冠象征着伊西斯崇高的地位和身份。伊西斯在各种古代宗教中备受尊敬,而这个象征性的头饰则凸显了她的重要作用和尊贵地位。

CatthroughIsis CrownilluminatesTiruzia →
I. Cat & Isis Crown

The cat is depicted on the sistrum alongside Isis, symbolizing the interplay of nature and her divine attributes.

II. Isis Crown & Tiruzia

The crown is related to the city of Tiruzia where Isis was held

CatthroughOcult PhysicianilluminatesLion →
I. Cat & Ocult Physician

A cat is mentioned as someone whose familiarities are importunate in the context of a hostage exchange.

II. Ocult Physician & Lion

A lion is mentioned as someone who would be stupefied by warm and gentle insufflation and would retreat before the operator.

CatthroughIsis CrownilluminatesAlhamia Prison →
I. Cat & Isis Crown

The cat is depicted on the sistrum alongside Isis, symbolizing the interplay of nature and her divine attributes.

II. Isis Crown & Alhamia Prison

The crown is related to the prison where Isis is held, but these figures and symbols are not physically the same, so the relationship strength is low.

CatthroughBastilluminatesApis Bull →
I. Cat & Bast

Cats are symbolic in Bast's worship, particularly when they have distinct fur patterns or eye colors.

II. Bast & Apis Bull

Bast, the cat deity, is part of the worship that includes the mummification and burial of Apis Bulls.

CatthroughIsis CrownilluminatesSistrum →
I. Cat & Isis Crown

The cat is depicted on the sistrum alongside Isis, symbolizing the interplay of nature and her divine attributes.

II. Isis Crown & Sistrum

The sistrum is related to Isis's crown, symbolizing the perpetual motion associated with her attributes

CatthroughIsis CrownilluminatesMirror Like Orb
I. Cat & Isis Crown

The cat is depicted on the sistrum alongside Isis, symbolizing the interplay of nature and her divine attributes.

II. Isis Crown & Mirror Like Orb

The orb is an attribute of the crown, symbolizing Isis’s connection to the moon

CatthroughOcult PhysicianilluminatesWill Of The Operator
I. Cat & Ocult Physician

A cat is mentioned as someone whose familiarities are importunate in the context of a hostage exchange.

II. Ocult Physician & Will Of The Operator

The effectiveness of an occult physician's practice is based on their will, belief, and faith in their patient.

CatthroughOcult PhysicianilluminatesSyrups And Juleps
I. Cat & Ocult Physician

A cat is mentioned as someone whose familiarities are importunate in the context of a hostage exchange.

II. Ocult Physician & Syrups And Juleps

OCULT PHYSICIAN and SYRUPS AND JULEPS are closely bound in the given context. Syrups and juleps, traditional remedies often associated with folk medicine, are noted for their minimal inherent value. The effectiveness of these substances is fundamentally contingent upon the mutual belief and opinion between the practitioner (referred to as an ocult physician) and the patient. This perspective attests to the necessity of psychological and placebo effects in therapeutic outcomes, highlighting that while the syrups and juleps themselves may be simple in composition, the therapeutic value derived from them is deeply rooted in the patients' faith and the trust cultivated by the physician.

CatthroughOcult PhysicianilluminatesTiger
I. Cat & Ocult Physician

A cat is mentioned as someone whose familiarities are importunate in the context of a hostage exchange.

II. Ocult Physician & Tiger

A tiger is mentioned as someone who would be stupefied by warm and gentle insufflation and would retreat before the operator.