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

Electricity

Electricity is a form of energy derived from the movement of charged particles, playing a essential part in both mundane and magical contexts. Specifically, it is noted for causing fatal outcomes similar to a lightning strike, emphasizing its potent and potentially lethal nature. Originating from the Plane of Energy (A), electricity is also recognized as a manifestation of the Great Magical Agent, subject to rigorous scientific exploration and experimentation. It is considered a gendered principle, regarded as the medium through which all other forms of energy converge or dissolve, highlighting its central role in the broader understanding of energy dynamics. Despite its potent and magical qualities, it is distinct from the astral light, making it a unique and essential form of energy. Electricity manifests as the subtle force that propels the operation of machinery, such as dynamo rotations, and the activation of devices like electric bells, demonstrating its practical and transformative applications. This manifold entity, blending scientific and magical properties, demonstrates the complexity and importance of electricity in various domains.

Concordance & Cross-References

Primary Correspondences & Figures

Marat→Person

Marat's fate was seen as preordained by an electric current, similar to a fatal lightning strike, as mentioned in the text

LightningSubstance

Electric Current and Lightning are metaphorically similar, both capable of causing devastating effects

SteamSubstance

While both can cause mechanical movement, steam and electricity represent different levels of energy influence, with steam being more physical and electricity more subtle.

Mediate Correspondences

Sympathetic Chains & Distant Affinities

ElectricitythroughMaratilluminatesToxic_substances →
I. Electricity & Marat

Marat's fate was seen as preordained by an electric current, similar to a fatal lightning strike, as mentioned in the text

II. Marat & Toxic_substances

Both Marat and toxic substances are central to practices that involve harm. Marat, whose role appears to be that of an executioner, is involved in practices where toxic substances may have been employed as part of his work. These substances, along with Marat's actions, are associated with dangerous and potentially lethal magical or non-magical rituals or procedures. The descriptions indicate that Marat and toxic substances work in tandem, contributing to harmful outcomes in similar contexts. This interconnected relationship suggests a shared purpose in the execution of practices that are intended to be detrimental. Marat, an executioner, and toxic substances are closely bound in their involvement with harmful practices. Marat's role as an executioner suggests his use of lethal methods, which often involved toxic substances. These substances were likely employed to facilitate executions or potentially in other forms of state-sanctioned killings, marking both individuals as central to practices that were inherently dangerous and harmful. This connection demonstrates the toxic and violent nature of Marat's occupational activities, as well as the potentially lethal substances he might have used in his work.

ElectricitythroughMaratilluminatesExecutioner →
I. Electricity & Marat

Marat's fate was seen as preordained by an electric current, similar to a fatal lightning strike, as mentioned in the text

II. Marat & Executioner

Marat is an executioner, which is a position passed from father to son

ElectricitythroughMaratilluminatesAlmond →
I. Electricity & Marat

Marat's fate was seen as preordained by an electric current, similar to a fatal lightning strike, as mentioned in the text

II. Marat & Almond

MARAT, an individual associated with executioner roles, and almonds, commonly used in culinary applications, share a connection through their involvement in practices of a dangerously delicate nature. According to the descriptions provided, Marat, in his capacity as an executioner, may have employed almond-soaps as part of his work. This suggests that, beyond their typical nutritional or culinary uses, these almonds are imbued with a layer of significance when associated with Marat's role. The description notes that both Marat and almonds are involved in similar dangerous practices, indicating a convergence of their roles in contexts of extreme hazard or severity. This connection implies that almonds, in their particular form as soaps or in another guise within this context, are not used in their usual benign manner but are intricately woven into the more shadowy or dangerous practices associated with Marat’s profession.

ElectricitythroughMaratilluminatesTobacco →
I. Electricity & Marat

Marat's fate was seen as preordained by an electric current, similar to a fatal lightning strike, as mentioned in the text

II. Marat & Tobacco

Both Marat and tobacco are used in similar dangerous practices that involve the use of poisons and sacrifices. This statement suggests that these two entities, Marat and tobacco, are intertwined in practices that are considered hazardous and possibly ritualistic in nature. While the exact details of these practices are not fully specified within the surviving literature, it can be understood that Marat and tobacco share a common use in contexts that may involve harmful substances and ceremonial or sacrificial acts.

ElectricitythroughMaratilluminatesPrussic_acid →
I. Electricity & Marat

Marat's fate was seen as preordained by an electric current, similar to a fatal lightning strike, as mentioned in the text

II. Marat & Prussic_acid

Marat, an executioner known for his controversial and harmful practices, is reported to have utilized prussic acid, a highly toxic chemical also referred to as hydrogen cyanide, in his potions. This connection suggests that Marat employed prussic acid as a means to carry out executions or other harmful actions. PRUSSIC_ACID, due to its potent and rapid-acting toxicity, likely played a significant role in Marat’s methods, although the exact nature of Marat’s use of this substance remains unclear from the surviving literature. The descriptions collectively imply a dangerous and possibly unethical use of prussic acid by Marat in his position as an executioner, emphasizing the hazardous and sinister aspects of his practices. Marat, as an executioner, may have used prussic acid in his poisons

ElectricitythroughMaratilluminatesAerial_currents →
I. Electricity & Marat

Marat's fate was seen as preordained by an electric current, similar to a fatal lightning strike, as mentioned in the text

II. Marat & Aerial_currents

Both Marat and aerial currents are employed in perilous magical or professional practices, likely intertwined with his role as an executioner. Marat, in his capacity as an executioner, might have utilized or worked alongside aerial currents, engaging in activities that are dangerous and potentially fatal. These practices suggest a connection between Marat's work and the use of aerial currents in contexts that are both magical and execution-oriented, indicating that Marat likely employed similar or related techniques involving aerial currents in his professional duties. The use of aerial currents in such a context implies that these practices could be highly specialized and dangerous, potentially involving the manipulation of ethereal energies or forces for both magical and lethal purposes.

ElectricitythroughMaratilluminatesSacerdotal_rituals →
I. Electricity & Marat

Marat's fate was seen as preordained by an electric current, similar to a fatal lightning strike, as mentioned in the text

II. Marat & Sacerdotal_rituals

Sacerdotal rituals are associated with Marat's magical practices

ElectricitythroughMaratilluminatesAnger →
I. Electricity & Marat

Marat's fate was seen as preordained by an electric current, similar to a fatal lightning strike, as mentioned in the text

II. Marat & Anger

Anger and envy were key in Marat's assassination, establishing a direct relationship between Marat and his emotions of anger and envy.

ElectricitythroughMaratilluminatesSacrifices →
I. Electricity & Marat

Marat's fate was seen as preordained by an electric current, similar to a fatal lightning strike, as mentioned in the text

II. Marat & Sacrifices

Marat's relationship is mentioned, hinting at his role as someone who has caused great trembling

ElectricitythroughMaratilluminatesSacrificial_rituals →
I. Electricity & Marat

Marat's fate was seen as preordained by an electric current, similar to a fatal lightning strike, as mentioned in the text

II. Marat & Sacrificial_rituals

Marat, as an executioner, may have used sacrificial rites in his work