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

Cycle Of The Body

The Cycle of the Body, also known as the Body of Earth, encompasses the physical development and structure of an individual, tracing a journey from birth to physical dissolution. This cycle begins in the astrological sign of Aries, symbolizing the initial stages of new life and personal identity, and concludes in Pisces, representing the final stages of physical development and the approach to aging and eventual physical decline. The journey through these astrological signs outlines key phases in the physical progression from embryonic stages to old age, highlighting the transformative nature of the human body throughout its life span.

Concordance & Cross-References

Primary Correspondences & Figures

Spiritual CycleConcept

While all cycles originate in Aries, the cycle of the body represents a lower level of evolution The cycle of the body represents the physical manifestation of the greater Spiritual cycles

Personal Cycle Of The SoulConcept

The Personal cycle of the soul is a higher level of evolution in relation to the cycle of the body

Body Of EarthSubstance

The body of Earth is central to the Cycle of the Body

Pisces as the house of the 'Universal Solvent' marks the end of the Cycle of the Body

Mediate Correspondences

Sympathetic Chains & Distant Affinities

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I. Cycle Of The Body & Universal Solvent

Pisces as the house of the 'Universal Solvent' marks the end of the Cycle of the Body

II. Universal Solvent & Philosopher's Stone

The universal solvent is a key component in the process of creating the Philosopher's Stone

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I. Cycle Of The Body & Spiritual Cycle

While all cycles originate in Aries, the cycle of the body represents a lower level of evolution The cycle of the body represents the physical manifestation of the greater Spiritual cycles

II. Spiritual Cycle & Wands

Wands are part of the Spiritual cycle starting in Aries

Cycle Of The BodythroughUniversal SolventilluminatesSagittarius →
I. Cycle Of The Body & Universal Solvent

Pisces as the house of the 'Universal Solvent' marks the end of the Cycle of the Body

II. Universal Solvent & Sagittarius

Sagittarius is the ninth rotation step in the development of the universal solvent

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I. Cycle Of The Body & Universal Solvent

Pisces as the house of the 'Universal Solvent' marks the end of the Cycle of the Body

II. Universal Solvent & Gold

The universal solvent is capable of dissolving gold

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I. Cycle Of The Body & Spiritual Cycle

While all cycles originate in Aries, the cycle of the body represents a lower level of evolution The cycle of the body represents the physical manifestation of the greater Spiritual cycles

II. Spiritual Cycle & Swords

Swords are also part of the Spiritual cycle starting in Aries

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I. Cycle Of The Body & Universal Solvent

Pisces as the house of the 'Universal Solvent' marks the end of the Cycle of the Body

II. Universal Solvent & Calcination

Calcination is one of the steps in developing the universal solvent from a substance

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I. Cycle Of The Body & Universal Solvent

Pisces as the house of the 'Universal Solvent' marks the end of the Cycle of the Body

II. Universal Solvent & Philtrum

The universal solvent, or alkahest, is used to prepare the Philtrum

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I. Cycle Of The Body & Universal Solvent

Pisces as the house of the 'Universal Solvent' marks the end of the Cycle of the Body

II. Universal Solvent & Transforming Medicine

The universal solvent when developed is a key component of the transforming medicine

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I. Cycle Of The Body & Universal Solvent

Pisces as the house of the 'Universal Solvent' marks the end of the Cycle of the Body

II. Universal Solvent & Virgin Earth

Virgin Earth and Universal Solvent are synonymous terms within certain esoteric or philosophical contexts, referring to the same concept. This concept is described as the universal solvent, often known as alkahest, which is a hypothetical reagent that can dissolve all other substances.

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I. Cycle Of The Body & Spiritual Cycle

While all cycles originate in Aries, the cycle of the body represents a lower level of evolution The cycle of the body represents the physical manifestation of the greater Spiritual cycles

II. Spiritual Cycle & Spiritual Ego Cycle

These two cycles are branches of the greater Spiritual cycle