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

Chain

Chain here refers to the metaphorical concept of a chain of believers or a magnetic current

Concordance & Cross-References

Primary Correspondences & Figures

Holy ComferenceLineage

Holy Conferences are a lineage formed by people who meet frequently, contributing to the chain

Signs→Ritual

Signs form the basis of establishing the initial chain of a magical link

The chain connecting the woman (humanity) to the divine and lower realms represents the spiritual link between the divine and the mundane

Mediate Correspondences

Sympathetic Chains & Distant Affinities

I. Chain & Rose-crosean Brotherhood

The chain connecting the woman (humanity) to the divine and lower realms represents the spiritual link between the divine and the mundane

II. Rose-crosean Brotherhood & Paracelsus

Paracelsus is a direct influence on Robert Fludd and others who might be connected to the mysterious Brotherhood

ChainthroughRose-crosean BrotherhoodilluminatesGod →
I. Chain & Rose-crosean Brotherhood

The chain connecting the woman (humanity) to the divine and lower realms represents the spiritual link between the divine and the mundane

II. Rose-crosean Brotherhood & God

The Rose-Croesean Brotherhood seeks to understand and share the wisdom of the divine

ChainthroughSignsilluminatesEmperor →
I. Chain & Signs

Signs form the basis of establishing the initial chain of a magical link

II. Signs & Emperor

An emperor's speeches can be like signs in creating intelligence and power

ChainthroughSignsilluminatesPyramid →
I. Chain & Signs

Signs form the basis of establishing the initial chain of a magical link

II. Signs & Pyramid

The signs and chambers of the pyramid, including the King's and Queen's chambers, are key features in understanding its purpose

ChainthroughSignsilluminatesHieroglyphics →
I. Chain & Signs

Signs form the basis of establishing the initial chain of a magical link

II. Signs & Hieroglyphics

Hierooglyphs are part of the signs and symbols used in the pyramid's ceremonies and mysteries

ChainthroughRose-crosean BrotherhoodilluminatesWoman →
I. Chain & Rose-crosean Brotherhood

The chain connecting the woman (humanity) to the divine and lower realms represents the spiritual link between the divine and the mundane

II. Rose-crosean Brotherhood & Woman

The woman in the diagram is a representation of humanity, suspended between divinity and the beast, suggesting the brotherhood views this link as significant

ChainthroughRose-crosean BrotherhoodilluminatesStars →
I. Chain & Rose-crosean Brotherhood

The chain connecting the woman (humanity) to the divine and lower realms represents the spiritual link between the divine and the mundane

II. Rose-crosean Brotherhood & Stars

The diagram mentions stars and celestial entities in the hierarchy, suggesting the Rose-Croesean Brotherhood considers celestial phenomena significant

I. Chain & Rose-crosean Brotherhood

The chain connecting the woman (humanity) to the divine and lower realms represents the spiritual link between the divine and the mundane

II. Rose-crosean Brotherhood & Minerals

Minerals are part of the hierarchical order, coming after plants in the diagram, suggesting the Rosicrucians recognize a spiritual hierarchy involving minerals

ChainthroughSignsilluminatesGeometry →
I. Chain & Signs

Signs form the basis of establishing the initial chain of a magical link

II. Signs & Geometry

Geometric principles are applied to the interpretation of celestial signs, enhancing the understanding of their meaning

I. Chain & Rose-crosean Brotherhood

The chain connecting the woman (humanity) to the divine and lower realms represents the spiritual link between the divine and the mundane

II. Rose-crosean Brotherhood & Animals

Animals are part of the hierarchical order, coming after plants and minerals in the diagram, suggesting the Rosicrucians recognize a spiritual hierarchy involving animals