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

Divine Nature Of Man

The fundamental spiritual essence of a human being, capable of descending into the material realm and reuniting with the divine after a period of physical existence

Concordance & Cross-References

Primary Correspondences & Figures

Matter→Concept

The divine nature of man temporarily dissociates itself from its own immortality to take on a physical incarnation, allowing it to experience the physical world

Wheel Of Life And DeathConcept

The divine nature of man experiences the wheel of life and death as it descends into the physical world and returns to the divine after physical dissolution

Oversoul Of EmersonConcept

Both represent the supreme essence shared by all individuals, though expressed in different philosophical traditions

Mediate Correspondences

Sympathetic Chains & Distant Affinities

Divine Nature Of ManthroughWheel Of Life And DeathilluminatesMysteries →
I. Divine Nature Of Man & Wheel Of Life And Death

The divine nature of man experiences the wheel of life and death as it descends into the physical world and returns to the divine after physical dissolution

II. Wheel Of Life And Death & Mysteries

The Mysteries provide rituals and practices that can help individuals transcend the law of birth and death and reunite with their divine nature

Divine Nature Of ManthroughMatterilluminatesSpirit →
I. Divine Nature Of Man & Matter

The divine nature of man temporarily dissociates itself from its own immortality to take on a physical incarnation, allowing it to experience the physical world

II. Matter & Spirit

Matter and spirit are described as opposing forces in the process of life and death, showing a conceptual relationship between the two.

Divine Nature Of ManthroughMatterilluminatesDuad →
I. Divine Nature Of Man & Matter

The divine nature of man temporarily dissociates itself from its own immortality to take on a physical incarnation, allowing it to experience the physical world

II. Matter & Duad

Matter is a symbolic attribute of the Duad, representing the physical and substantial nature

Divine Nature Of ManthroughMatterilluminatesAll →
I. Divine Nature Of Man & Matter

The divine nature of man temporarily dissociates itself from its own immortality to take on a physical incarnation, allowing it to experience the physical world

II. Matter & All

THE ALL cannot be merely Matter as the universe manifests Life and Mind, and Matter cannot manifest these concepts. Matter is thus seen as an effect, not a cause of THE ALL.

Divine Nature Of ManthroughMatterilluminatesEther →
I. Divine Nature Of Man & Matter

The divine nature of man temporarily dissociates itself from its own immortality to take on a physical incarnation, allowing it to experience the physical world

II. Matter & Ether

Matter at a higher degree of vibration is called Ethereal Substance and serves as a medium for transmission of waves of vibratory energy Ether is a higher manifestation of matter at a higher degree of vibration, connecting matter and energy

Divine Nature Of ManthroughMatterilluminatesPolarity →
I. Divine Nature Of Man & Matter

The divine nature of man temporarily dissociates itself from its own immortality to take on a physical incarnation, allowing it to experience the physical world

II. Matter & Polarity

Matter, like Energy, can be influenced by the Principle of Polarity, undergoing transformations based on dual states

Divine Nature Of ManthroughMatterilluminatesLife →
I. Divine Nature Of Man & Matter

The divine nature of man temporarily dissociates itself from its own immortality to take on a physical incarnation, allowing it to experience the physical world

II. Matter & Life

Life and matter are closely bound within the domain of alchemy, where transformation between the two is a central process. This alchemical practice involves the metamorphosis of both life and matter, with the ultimate goal of creating perfect and stable substances. In this context, life can be transformed into matter, leading to the creation of vitalized, stable substances, reflecting a process that seeks to achieve a harmonious balance and perfection. Similarly, matter can be transmuted into life, suggesting an alchemical journey towards the creation of perfect and stable entities. These transformations highlight the dynamic interplay between life and matter within the alchemical tradition, emphasizing the potential for mutual evolution and perfection through these processes. Transformation from matter to life is a central process in alchemy, leading to the creation of perfect, living substances

Divine Nature Of ManthroughMatterilluminatesDesire World →
I. Divine Nature Of Man & Matter

The divine nature of man temporarily dissociates itself from its own immortality to take on a physical incarnation, allowing it to experience the physical world

II. Matter & Desire World

The Desire World is in contrast with matter, highlighting the difference in the nature of existence between the two realms.

Divine Nature Of ManthroughMatterilluminatesCause And Effect →
I. Divine Nature Of Man & Matter

The divine nature of man temporarily dissociates itself from its own immortality to take on a physical incarnation, allowing it to experience the physical world

II. Matter & Cause And Effect

Matter, like Energy, is subject to the principles of Cause and Effect, undergoing transformations based on underlying causes and effects

Divine Nature Of ManthroughMatterilluminatesCosmos →
I. Divine Nature Of Man & Matter

The divine nature of man temporarily dissociates itself from its own immortality to take on a physical incarnation, allowing it to experience the physical world

II. Matter & Cosmos

Matter is often seen as a reflection of the cosmos in alchemy, leading to the creation of perfect, harmonious substances Matter is often seen as a part of the cosmos, leading to the creation of perfect, harmonious substances in alchemy