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

Court Card

Court Cards (also known as Face Cards) represent human characters in the Tarot, such as the Emperor, Hierophant, etc., and are used to indicate the influence of a particular person in the divination

Concordance & Cross-References

Primary Correspondences & Figures

The Court Card is used to determine the influence and role of a particular person in the divination, and it can also be a Significator if taken from the remaining cards

Court cards often share themes with The Magician as representatives of different archetypal figures within the Tarot, embodying aspects of manifestation and transformation

Mediate Correspondences

Sympathetic Chains & Distant Affinities

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I. Court Card & Magician

Court cards often share themes with The Magician as representatives of different archetypal figures within the Tarot, embodying aspects of manifestation and transformation

II. Magician & Tarot

The Tarot includes The Magician card which signifies an initiate or an occultist on the wise path of higher consciousness

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I. Court Card & Magician

Court cards often share themes with The Magician as representatives of different archetypal figures within the Tarot, embodying aspects of manifestation and transformation

II. Magician & Kabalah

Magicians need the knowledge of Kabalah to properly guide and explain the phenomena of science and magic, making the relationship strong as the magician cannot fully practice without access to kabalistic knowledge. The magician's practice and understanding depend on Kabalah, making the relationship strong.

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I. Court Card & Magician

Court cards often share themes with The Magician as representatives of different archetypal figures within the Tarot, embodying aspects of manifestation and transformation

II. Magician & Moon

The Magician and The Moon are indirectly related in a narrative sense; the Magician's magic symbolizes understanding, while The Moon card represents misunderstanding and delusion

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I. Court Card & Magician

Court cards often share themes with The Magician as representatives of different archetypal figures within the Tarot, embodying aspects of manifestation and transformation

II. Magician & Bewitchment

Magicians practice bewitchments

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I. Court Card & Magician

Court cards often share themes with The Magician as representatives of different archetypal figures within the Tarot, embodying aspects of manifestation and transformation

II. Magician & Great Work

The Great Work is a concept that true magicians achieve, representing the culmination of their knowledge and power. It is a goal that they strive for, and those who reach it are seen as true adepts.

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I. Court Card & Significator

The Court Card is used to determine the influence and role of a particular person in the divination, and it can also be a Significator if taken from the remaining cards

II. Significator & High Priestess

The High Priestess (second card of the divination layout) represents the initial orientation or spiritual influence on the querent

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I. Court Card & Significator

The Court Card is used to determine the influence and role of a particular person in the divination, and it can also be a Significator if taken from the remaining cards

II. Significator & Divination

The Significator is a key element in the divination process

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I. Court Card & Significator

The Court Card is used to determine the influence and role of a particular person in the divination, and it can also be a Significator if taken from the remaining cards

II. Significator & Pentacles

Pentacles are the Significator for very dark brown or black hair, dark eyes, and a sallow or swarthy complexion in the court cards

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I. Court Card & Magician

Court cards often share themes with The Magician as representatives of different archetypal figures within the Tarot, embodying aspects of manifestation and transformation

II. Magician & Eliphas Levi

Eliphas Levi is an author whose works extensively cover the magical regalia and rituals performed by magicians. Levi, through his writings, provides detailed descriptions of the attire and ceremonial practices employed by magicians, offering insights into the mystical and symbolic aspects of their practices.

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I. Court Card & Significator

The Court Card is used to determine the influence and role of a particular person in the divination, and it can also be a Significator if taken from the remaining cards

II. Significator & King

King is a Significator used for individuals younger than 40