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

Facetia

A work by Sir Francis Bacon that uses a numerical cipher to represent Francis Bacon's name

Concordance & Cross-References

Primary Correspondences & Figures

FACETIA was used by the Fraternity of R.C. As a tool for preserving and disseminating knowledge

FACETIA's handwriting and contents are linked to the figure of Shakespeare

LondonGeography

The word "LONDON" provides a key to deciphering the signature in the book

Roslicrucian SignatureConcept

FACETIA's content provides the Rosicrucian signature AFBCON on the title page

Massachusetts MazdalenosLineage

Massachusetts Mazdalenos preserve and interpret the writings of FACETIA

CiphersConcept

The writings in FACETIA use complex ciphering techniques

Hieroglyphic DesignsConcept

Hieroarchic designs are used as symbols in the writings of FACETIA

Cryptic WritingsConcept

The writings of FACETIA are cryptic and preserve ancient knowledge

Mediate Correspondences

Sympathetic Chains & Distant Affinities

FacetiathroughFraternity Of R.c.illuminatesAlchemy →
I. Facetia & Fraternity Of R.c.

FACETIA was used by the Fraternity of R.C. As a tool for preserving and disseminating knowledge

II. Fraternity Of R.c. & Alchemy

The Fraternity of R.C. Is associated with alchemy, as part of their extensive knowledge and abilities

FacetiathroughFraternity Of R.c.illuminatesAstrology →
I. Facetia & Fraternity Of R.c.

FACETIA was used by the Fraternity of R.C. As a tool for preserving and disseminating knowledge

II. Fraternity Of R.c. & Astrology

The Fraternity of R.C. Has the ability to use astrology for predictions and manipulation of natural phenomena

FacetiathroughShakespeareilluminatesAll →
I. Facetia & Shakespeare

FACETIA's handwriting and contents are linked to the figure of Shakespeare

II. Shakespeare & All

Both the characters and works created by Shakespeare are manifestions of the creative potential of THE ALL. In this text, Shakespeare is specifically recognized as an embodiment of THE ALL's profound creative capacity. The entity, Shakespeare, is portrayed as a vessel through which THE ALL expresses its boundless imagination and artistic vision, not only in individual works but through the diverse array of characters he crafted. This comprehensive description portrays Shakespeare as a conduit for the universal creative force, underscoring his significant role in artistic and literary history while maintaining the holistic concept of THE ALL as the ultimate source of creativity.

FacetiathroughFraternity Of R.c.illuminatesFreemasonry →
I. Facetia & Fraternity Of R.c.

FACETIA was used by the Fraternity of R.C. As a tool for preserving and disseminating knowledge

II. Fraternity Of R.c. & Freemasonry

FREEMASONRY claims heritage from the early members of the Fraternity of R.C.

FacetiathroughFraternity Of R.c.illuminatesMagic →
I. Facetia & Fraternity Of R.c.

FACETIA was used by the Fraternity of R.C. As a tool for preserving and disseminating knowledge

II. Fraternity Of R.c. & Magic

Members of the Fraternity of R.C. Are said to have magical abilities, such as making themselves invisible

FacetiathroughShakespeareilluminatesRosicrucianism →
I. Facetia & Shakespeare

FACETIA's handwriting and contents are linked to the figure of Shakespeare

II. Shakespeare & Rosicrucianism

Shakespeare's works align with Rosicrucian philosophy, suggesting potential Rosicrucian authorship

I. Facetia & Fraternity Of R.c.

FACETIA was used by the Fraternity of R.C. As a tool for preserving and disseminating knowledge

II. Fraternity Of R.c. & Sir Francis Bacon

Sir Francis Bacon is possibly a member of the Fraternity of R.C., as suggested by the references in The Anatomy of Melancholy

FacetiathroughFraternity Of R.c.illuminatesFrancis Bacon →
I. Facetia & Fraternity Of R.c.

FACETIA was used by the Fraternity of R.C. As a tool for preserving and disseminating knowledge

II. Fraternity Of R.c. & Francis Bacon

Francis Bacon was a member of the Fraternity of R.C. And disseminated their arcana

I. Facetia & Fraternity Of R.c.

FACETIA was used by the Fraternity of R.C. As a tool for preserving and disseminating knowledge

II. Fraternity Of R.c. & Johann Valentin Andreæ

Johann Valentin Andreæ is a key member and leader of the Fraternity of R.C. Johann Valentin Andreæ is associated with the Fraternity of R.C. As a leader and member

I. Facetia & Fraternity Of R.c.

FACETIA was used by the Fraternity of R.C. As a tool for preserving and disseminating knowledge

II. Fraternity Of R.c. & Sir Walter Ralegh

SIR WALTER RALEGH was associated with the Fraternity of R.C. In cryptographic work