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

Circe

Circe, a magical figure known for transforming people into animals

Concordance & Cross-References

Primary Correspondences & Figures

Moral SolidarityConcept

Circe is an example of the power and consequences of moral solidarity in love

Circe, a magical and transformative figure, represents the power of love and transformation

Adept→Concept

Adepts can influence or transform each other through love as seen in Circe

SwineConcept

Circe is the enchantress responsible for the comrades of Ulysses being transformed into swine

Circe uses magical evocations to change her worshippers into animals

Circe’s use of sacred fire is referenced in the text

Mediate Correspondences

Sympathetic Chains & Distant Affinities

CircethroughAdeptilluminatesSun →
I. Circe & Adept

Adepts can influence or transform each other through love as seen in Circe

II. Adept & Sun

The adept speaks from the sun, indicating a spiritual connection

CircethroughSymbolismilluminatesTarot →
I. Circe & Symbolism

Circe, a magical and transformative figure, represents the power of love and transformation

II. Symbolism & Tarot

Symbolism is the key to understanding Tarot cards and their meanings

CircethroughSymbolismilluminatesPantacle →
I. Circe & Symbolism

Circe, a magical and transformative figure, represents the power of love and transformation

II. Symbolism & Pantacle

The Pantacle is a symbol that is fundamental to the overall symbolism and ritual practices described.

CircethroughSymbolismilluminatesMysteries →
I. Circe & Symbolism

Circe, a magical and transformative figure, represents the power of love and transformation

II. Symbolism & Mysteries

The ancient Mysteries taught symbolic teachings based on the Macrocosm and Microcosm

CircethroughSacred FireilluminatesPhilosopher's Stone →
I. Circe & Sacred Fire

Circe’s use of sacred fire is referenced in the text

II. Sacred Fire & Philosopher's Stone

The sacred fire is necessary for the preparation of the Philosopher's Stone

CircethroughEvocationilluminatesPentagram →
I. Circe & Evocation

Circe uses magical evocations to change her worshippers into animals

II. Evocation & Pentagram

The Pentagram is a key tool used in the practice of evocation, as demonstrated by Eliphas Levi

CircethroughAdeptilluminatesMoon →
I. Circe & Adept

Adepts can influence or transform each other through love as seen in Circe

II. Adept & Moon

The adept can also speak from the moon, indicating dual connections

CircethroughEvocationilluminatesAstral Light →
I. Circe & Evocation

Circe uses magical evocations to change her worshippers into animals

II. Evocation & Astral Light

Evocation rituals take place within the Astral Light

CircethroughSymbolismilluminatesFreemasonry →
I. Circe & Symbolism

Circe, a magical and transformative figure, represents the power of love and transformation

II. Symbolism & Freemasonry

Freemasonry carries on symbols and symbols from Rosicrucianism

CircethroughAdeptilluminatesMaster →
I. Circe & Adept

Adepts can influence or transform each other through love as seen in Circe

II. Adept & Master

In the described hierarchical structure of spiritual beings, Adepts and Masters occupy distinct but somewhat interconnected positions. According to the surviving literature, Adepts are positioned higher than Masters, indicating a hierarchical relationship where Adepts oversee or mentor Masters. Both groups utilize Hermetic principles and practices, albeit with distinctions that reflect their unique roles within the hierarchy. The information suggests that although Masters and Adepts are on the same hierarchical level, sharing the knowledge and practices of the spiritual plane, there is a clear distinction between their roles and possibly their levels of attainment. This shared knowledge and practice imply a collaborative environment where these spiritual beings work together towards common goals, despite the hierarchical difference. The description resolves the contradictory statements by clarifying that while there is a hierarchical structure with Adepts being higher up, Masters and Adepts coexist on the same level in terms of knowledge and practices within the spiritual plane, fostering a cohesive and collaborative spiritual community.