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

Even Number

Even numbers are considered indefinite and feminine, with the prototype being the duad.

Concordance & Cross-References

Primary Correspondences & Figures

Duad→Concept

The duad is the prototype of even numbers, offering a reference point for their classification.

One→Concept

One has specific characteristics when combined with other numbers, influencing the nature of both odd and even numbers.

DemigurgusSubstance

The Demigurges use even numbers as patterns in the universe's formation, suggesting a relationship between the theory and the entity's teachings.

Evenly-even numbers are a subset of even numbers that are in duple ratio from unity.

Mediate Correspondences

Sympathetic Chains & Distant Affinities

Even NumberthroughDuadilluminatesDeath →
I. Even Number & Duad

The duad is the prototype of even numbers, offering a reference point for their classification.

II. Duad & Death

Death is a symbolic attribute of the Duad, representing the end and cessation

Even NumberthroughDuadilluminatesMercury →
I. Even Number & Duad

The duad is the prototype of even numbers, offering a reference point for their classification.

II. Duad & Mercury

Mercury is the son of the Duad, specifically Maia

Even NumberthroughDuadilluminatesTriad →
I. Even Number & Duad

The duad is the prototype of even numbers, offering a reference point for their classification.

II. Duad & Triad

DUAD and TRIAD are significant entities within the context provided, symbolizing stages of knowledge and unity. The Duad is introduced as a symbol of ignorance, known for generating wisdom through the experience of separateness. This suggests that the Duad represents a foundational element that initially separates or divides, fostering a sense of individuality and thereby paving the way for the acquisition of wisdom. The Duad serves as a precursor to the Triad, acting as a bridge from a state of separation and ignorance to unity and understanding. The Triad, while not described in detail, is presented as the culmination of the Duadic process, indicating a shift from dualistic to unified states of awareness. This transition from the Duad to the Triad illustrates the idea that the experience of duality and separation is necessary and beneficial for the ultimate realization of unity and wisdom.

Even NumberthroughDuadilluminatesMatter →
I. Even Number & Duad

The duad is the prototype of even numbers, offering a reference point for their classification.

II. Duad & Matter

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

Even NumberthroughDuadilluminatesHermes Trismegistus →
I. Even Number & Duad

The duad is the prototype of even numbers, offering a reference point for their classification.

II. Duad & Hermes Trismegistus

The dual nature of wisdom is reflected in both the duad and Hermes Trismegistus, representing intellectual and spiritual aspects

Even NumberthroughOneilluminatesPlato →
I. Even Number & One

One has specific characteristics when combined with other numbers, influencing the nature of both odd and even numbers.

II. One & Plato

The concept of the "One," a central element in Plato's philosophical framework, serves as a foundational aspect of his theories. This notion is integral to Plato's thought, reflecting its central part in his philosophical constructs and discussions.

Even NumberthroughDuadilluminatesJupiter →
I. Even Number & Duad

The duad is the prototype of even numbers, offering a reference point for their classification.

II. Duad & Jupiter

The concept of duad is symbolized by Jupiter, the Roman god of justice and order, highlighting the duality in divine attributes

Even NumberthroughDuadilluminatesMonad →
I. Even Number & Duad

The duad is the prototype of even numbers, offering a reference point for their classification.

II. Duad & Monad

MONAD and DUAD are interconnected entities within a cosmological framework, with MONAD serving as a transformative and generative force that evolves into the DUAD. The process of transformation from MONAD to DUAD is a fundamental aspect of this cosmic model, signifying the stage of reproduction and procreation. In this context, the DUAD is described not only as the offspring of MONAD but also as the nurturing entity that facilitates the gestation of new life, symbolically referred to as Meru. This relationship between MONAD and DUAD is integrally linked to the formation of the Triad, demonstrating the dogma that encompasses their interaction. The Monad's passage into the Duad represents a critical event in the cycle of creation, where the former's potential is realized through the latter's capacity to incubate and birth new forms of existence. The Duad, in this dynamic, acts as both the child of the Monad and the maternal force that supports the growth and development of what follows. This intricate relationship suggests a holistic understanding of existence where each entity complements the other in the continuous cycle of creation and transformation. Thus, the Duad emerges not just as MONAD's offspring but also as its vessel for further propagation, forming the essential foundation for the Triad and the broader cosmological system it encompasses.

Even NumberthroughDuadilluminatesSoul →
I. Even Number & Duad

The duad is the prototype of even numbers, offering a reference point for their classification.

II. Duad & Soul

Soul is a symbolic attribute of the Duad, representing the inner and essential nature

Even NumberthroughDuadilluminatesScience →
I. Even Number & Duad

The duad is the prototype of even numbers, offering a reference point for their classification.

II. Duad & Science

Science is a symbolic attribute of the Duad, representing the knowledge and understanding