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

Creed

A system of beliefs or statements of belief, often used to divide different factions of faith.

Concordance & Cross-References

Primary Correspondences & Figures

Christ→Person

Christ is represented by the concept of "The Way, the Truth, and the Life," a central figure in Christian creed and theology.| Creed is portrayed as a means of division, whereas Christ's message is unity and love.

Religions have developed around creeds as a means of dividing into different factions of belief.

Mediate Correspondences

Sympathetic Chains & Distant Affinities

CreedthroughReligionilluminatesSun →
I. Creed & Religion

Religions have developed around creeds as a means of dividing into different factions of belief.

II. Religion & Sun

The Sun is central to the religious cultus and the magical week. Sun's influence is paramount in the religious symbolism and weekly rule.

CreedthroughChristilluminatesAlchemy →
I. Creed & Christ

Christ is represented by the concept of "The Way, the Truth, and the Life," a central figure in Christian creed and theology.| Creed is portrayed as a means of division, whereas Christ's message is unity and love.

II. Christ & Alchemy

The Christly intellect in alchemy represents the true light overcoming the false light of Lucifer

CreedthroughReligionilluminatesPhilosophy →
I. Creed & Religion

Religions have developed around creeds as a means of dividing into different factions of belief.

II. Religion & Philosophy

Both philosophy and religion are described in the text as becoming materialistic, but philosophy is said to have been more so transformed.

CreedthroughReligionilluminatesAll →
I. Creed & Religion

Religions have developed around creeds as a means of dividing into different factions of belief.

II. Religion & All

Religion is deeply rooted in the intuitional understanding of THE ALL, representing an intrinsic connection between the ultimate truth and human spirituality. It involves an instinctive reverence for THE ALL, often epitomized as the essence of the Father Mind, signifying a profound and unmediated relationship between the divine and humanity. This spiritual practice encourages the exploration of THE ALL without being confined to the anthropomorphized and overly personified concepts found in traditional theology. Through various rituals and beliefs, individuals seek to navigate their relationship with THE ALL, fostering a sense of awe, mystery, and sympathy that transcends conventional theological frameworks. This approach to religion emphasizes a direct and meaningful engagement with the divine, allowing for a more personal and individualized spiritual experience.

CreedthroughReligionilluminatesMoon →
I. Creed & Religion

Religions have developed around creeds as a means of dividing into different factions of belief.

II. Religion & Moon

The Moon is a key component of religion, playing a central role in magical works and divination practices.

CreedthroughChristilluminatesChiram →
I. Creed & Christ

Christ is represented by the concept of "The Way, the Truth, and the Life," a central figure in Christian creed and theology.| Creed is portrayed as a means of division, whereas Christ's message is unity and love.

II. Christ & Chiram

CHiram is often seen as a symbol of Christ, representing rebirth, sacrifice, and spiritual redemption

CreedthroughChristilluminatesAngels →
I. Creed & Christ

Christ is represented by the concept of "The Way, the Truth, and the Life," a central figure in Christian creed and theology.| Creed is portrayed as a means of division, whereas Christ's message is unity and love.

II. Christ & Angels

Angels are messengers of Christ, representing divine protection, wisdom, and order in spiritual practices, often acting as intermediaries between God and humanity

CreedthroughChristilluminatesFraternity →
I. Creed & Christ

Christ is represented by the concept of "The Way, the Truth, and the Life," a central figure in Christian creed and theology.| Creed is portrayed as a means of division, whereas Christ's message is unity and love.

II. Christ & Fraternity

The Fraternity views Christ as a central figure in the establishment of true doctrine, contrasting with corrupt forms of Christianity.

CreedthroughReligionilluminatesMaster →
I. Creed & Religion

Religions have developed around creeds as a means of dividing into different factions of belief.

II. Religion & Master

Religion is expressed through the understanding and practice of mastering higher forces, as seen in the concept of the Master who uses alchemy and higher laws against lower ones.

CreedthroughChristilluminatesEgypt →
I. Creed & Christ

Christ is represented by the concept of "The Way, the Truth, and the Life," a central figure in Christian creed and theology.| Creed is portrayed as a means of division, whereas Christ's message is unity and love.

II. Christ & Egypt

Christ's stay in Egypt represents His protection and the preservation of His divine mission