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

Eletilla

A French occultist who contributed to the symbolism of the Tarot

Concordance & Cross-References

Primary Correspondences & Figures

Papus→Person

Eteilla and Papus collaborated in their Tarot works and shared similar sources of information

D'odoucetPerson

D'Odoucet was a disciple of Eteilla who co-authored treatises

Ely AltaPerson

Ely Alta was influenced by or referenced Eteilla's works in his own explanations

Mediate Correspondences

Sympathetic Chains & Distant Affinities

EletillathroughPapusilluminatesWill →
I. Eletilla & Papus

Eteilla and Papus collaborated in their Tarot works and shared similar sources of information

II. Papus & Will

Papus associates the Will with the concept of the divine motive in the Magician.

EletillathroughPapusilluminatesHigh Priestess →
I. Eletilla & Papus

Eteilla and Papus collaborated in their Tarot works and shared similar sources of information

II. Papus & High Priestess

Papus was interested in the symbolism of the High Priestess card.

EletillathroughPapusilluminatesDivination →
I. Eletilla & Papus

Eteilla and Papus collaborated in their Tarot works and shared similar sources of information

II. Papus & Divination

Papus was involved in the study and interpretation of tarot for divination, a practice that involves predicting the future through the tarot cards.

EletillathroughPapusilluminatesEtteilla →
I. Eletilla & Papus

Eteilla and Papus collaborated in their Tarot works and shared similar sources of information

II. Papus & Etteilla

Papus continued the work of Etteilla and preserved parts of his system.

EletillathroughPapusilluminatesLesser Arcana →
I. Eletilla & Papus

Eteilla and Papus collaborated in their Tarot works and shared similar sources of information

II. Papus & Lesser Arcana

Papus was a key figure in the exploration and interpretation of the Lesser Arcana, a component of the tarot deck. He delved deeply into the tarot through his work titled "The Tarot of the Bohemians," where he sought to uncover the profound and mystical meanings inherent in each card of the Lesser Arcana. Through extensive writings, Papus underscored the significance of the Lesser Arcana, emphasizing their essential part in the broader context of tarot symbolism and the importance of their meticulous interpretation. His contributions were instrumental in advancing the understanding of the mystical and esoteric properties embedded within the tarot cards.

EletillathroughPapusilluminatesArthur Edward Waite →
I. Eletilla & Papus

Eteilla and Papus collaborated in their Tarot works and shared similar sources of information

II. Papus & Arthur Edward Waite

Arthur Edward Waite referenced Papus in his own work, including his introduction and revisions of Tarot-related texts

EletillathroughPapusilluminatesAries →
I. Eletilla & Papus

Eteilla and Papus collaborated in their Tarot works and shared similar sources of information

II. Papus & Aries

Papus discusses the concept of Aries in relation to the High Priest.

EletillathroughPapusilluminatesW. →
I. Eletilla & Papus

Eteilla and Papus collaborated in their Tarot works and shared similar sources of information

II. Papus & W.

Papus and Waite provide interpretations of Aries, the Magician, Eternity, and the Will.

EletillathroughPapusilluminatesEternity →
I. Eletilla & Papus

Eteilla and Papus collaborated in their Tarot works and shared similar sources of information

II. Papus & Eternity

Papus describes Eternity as a symbol above the Magician, indicating the eternal and the abstract.

EletillathroughPapusilluminatesTarot Of The Bohemians →
I. Eletilla & Papus

Eteilla and Papus collaborated in their Tarot works and shared similar sources of information

II. Papus & Tarot Of The Bohemians

Papus’s work, "The Tarot of the Bohemians," focuses on the symbolism and meaning of the tarot cards, exploring the divine elements of the Trumps Major and Lesser Arcana. Papus authored the complex work known as the "Tarot of the Bohemians." This text is regarded as a significant piece within the domain of occult science, presenting a comprehensive exploration of the esoteric knowledge associated with the tarot. The work's complex nature reflects the depth and intricate understanding of the subject matter that Papus aims to convey to his readers.