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

Christians

Christians, followers of the faith established in the early centuries AD, use the Sign of the Cross as a prominent representation of their belief and devotion. This symbol, which they often form into a chain-like pattern as part of their rituals or personal adornment, is deeply rooted in Christian tradition. The Christians' faith has historically stood in opposition to the pagan Mysteries, emphasizing their distinct spiritual identity and adherence to monotheistic principles. The religious group responsible for destroying the library and other sacred places, symbolizing a period of religious conflict and suppression of knowledge and beliefs.

Concordance & Cross-References

Primary Correspondences & Figures

The Christians, responsible for destroying the libraries, persecuted those associated with the burning bush stories.

Pickling Of The DeadRitual

Early Christians used pickling as a method of body preservation, in line with their eschatological beliefs

Signs→Ritual

Christians use the sign of the cross as a chain to propagate their faith

Mediate Correspondences

Sympathetic Chains & Distant Affinities

ChristiansthroughSignsilluminatesEmperor →
I. Christians & Signs

Christians use the sign of the cross as a chain to propagate their faith

II. Signs & Emperor

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

ChristiansthroughBurning BushilluminatesMoses →
I. Christians & Burning Bush

The Christians, responsible for destroying the libraries, persecuted those associated with the burning bush stories.

II. Burning Bush & Moses

Moses encountered the angel in the burning bush and received a magical rod that symbolized divine guidance.

ChristiansthroughSignsilluminatesPyramid →
I. Christians & Signs

Christians use the sign of the cross as a chain to propagate their faith

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

ChristiansthroughBurning BushilluminatesTree Of Life →
I. Christians & Burning Bush

The Christians, responsible for destroying the libraries, persecuted those associated with the burning bush stories.

II. Burning Bush & Tree Of Life

Both trees symbolize divine presence and spiritual awakening

ChristiansthroughSignsilluminatesHieroglyphics →
I. Christians & Signs

Christians use the sign of the cross as a chain to propagate their faith

II. Signs & Hieroglyphics

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

ChristiansthroughPickling Of The DeadilluminatesMummification →
I. Christians & Pickling Of The Dead

Early Christians used pickling as a method of body preservation, in line with their eschatological beliefs

II. Pickling Of The Dead & Mummification

Both mummification and pickling are rituals aimed at preserving the body for spiritual purposes The pickling of the dead is an early Christian practice that shares similarities with mummification in its goal of preserving the body

ChristiansthroughBurning BushilluminatesNoah's Ark →
I. Christians & Burning Bush

The Christians, responsible for destroying the libraries, persecuted those associated with the burning bush stories.

II. Burning Bush & Noah's Ark

Both trees and structures represent divine encounters and the beginning of great spiritual journeys

ChristiansthroughSignsilluminatesGeometry →
I. Christians & Signs

Christians use the sign of the cross as a chain to propagate their faith

II. Signs & Geometry

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

ChristiansthroughBurning BushilluminatesBodhi Tree
I. Christians & Burning Bush

The Christians, responsible for destroying the libraries, persecuted those associated with the burning bush stories.

II. Burning Bush & Bodhi Tree

Both trees represent divine presence in the spiritual realm, though not directly related in the text

ChristiansthroughSignsilluminatesChain
I. Christians & Signs

Christians use the sign of the cross as a chain to propagate their faith

II. Signs & Chain

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