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

False Sabbath

False Sabbath involves darkness and refers to rituals conducted by persecuted worshippers

Concordance & Cross-References

Primary Correspondences & Figures

Substance→Substance

False Sabbath is a concept of darkness and associated with necromancy and malefactors

Christianity's proscription of ancient public worships led to the need for secret False Sabbaths

Mystery Of IsisRitual

Mysteries of Isis were part of the ancient tradition requiring secret gatherings and rites of False Sabbath

Mystery Of Ceres EleusiniRitual

Mysteries of Ceres Eleusinia also required secret gatherings and rituals of False Sabbath

Mystery Of BacchusRitual

Mysteries of Bacchus needed secret meetings and ritual aspects, combined with Bona Dea and ancient Druidism related to False Sabbath

Mystery Of Bona DeaRitual

Mysteries of Bona Dea involved secret gatherings and rituals related to False Sabbath

Mysteries Of Primeval DravidianismRitual

Primeval Druidism's mysteries required secret gatherings and ritual practice related to False Sabbath

Ancient WorshipsConcept

Ancient worships were the origin of False Sabbaths

Mediate Correspondences

Sympathetic Chains & Distant Affinities

False SabbaththroughChristianityilluminatesSun →
I. False Sabbath & Christianity

Christianity's proscription of ancient public worships led to the need for secret False Sabbaths

II. Christianity & Sun

Sun and Christianity in traditional and spiritual significance

False SabbaththroughSubstanceilluminatesParacelsus →
I. False Sabbath & Substance

False Sabbath is a concept of darkness and associated with necromancy and malefactors

II. Substance & Paracelsus

Paracelsus provides key insights into the nature of elemental substances like sylphs, salamanders, and gnomes, shaping the broader concept.

False SabbaththroughSubstanceilluminatesAlchemy →
I. False Sabbath & Substance

False Sabbath is a concept of darkness and associated with necromancy and malefactors

II. Substance & Alchemy

Alchemy and substance transformation are intertwined concepts in the text, significantly influencing the thematic elements and core processes discussed. Alchemy involves the transformation of substances, whether physically or through mystical means, into new forms, thereby linking the two concepts strongly. This practice is central in "The Chemical Marriage," where alchemy and substance transformation serve as key processes for understanding both the chemical and mystical changes described within the narrative. These processes are pivotal in exploring the themes of transformation, creation, and the interplay between the physical and spiritual realms, making them essential elements within the classical canon. Substances are central to the practice of alchemy.

False SabbaththroughChristianityilluminatesMysteries →
I. False Sabbath & Christianity

Christianity's proscription of ancient public worships led to the need for secret False Sabbaths

II. Christianity & Mysteries

Mysteries are part of Christianity but can lead to obscurities and scandals. Both the ancient mysteries and Christianity involve initiation processes and spiritual teachings, reflecting shared ideals of inner transformation.

False SabbaththroughSubstanceilluminatesSpirit →
I. False Sabbath & Substance

False Sabbath is a concept of darkness and associated with necromancy and malefactors

II. Substance & Spirit

Substance, containing within it the element of Life, originates the Soul and Mind of man. The substance comprises the elements of fire and æther, which are imparted to form the bodies of man.

False SabbaththroughSubstanceilluminatesFire →
I. False Sabbath & Substance

False Sabbath is a concept of darkness and associated with necromancy and malefactors

II. Substance & Fire

Great fires played a role in the initiation ceremony

False SabbaththroughChristianityilluminatesMohammed →
I. False Sabbath & Christianity

Christianity's proscription of ancient public worships led to the need for secret False Sabbaths

II. Christianity & Mohammed

The text mentions a belief of Christians regarding Jesus being buried in Medina, showing a contrast in religions

False SabbaththroughSubstanceilluminatesMasonry →
I. False Sabbath & Substance

False Sabbath is a concept of darkness and associated with necromancy and malefactors

II. Substance & Masonry

Masonry is both a physical and metaphysical concept, symbolizing the work of ancient and modern Freemasonry

False SabbaththroughMystery Of IsisilluminatesConcept →
I. False Sabbath & Mystery Of Isis

Mysteries of Isis were part of the ancient tradition requiring secret gatherings and rites of False Sabbath

II. Mystery Of Isis & Concept

Mysteries of Isis were part of the ancient tradition requiring secret gatherings and rites

False SabbaththroughSubstanceilluminatesMonad →
I. False Sabbath & Substance

False Sabbath is a concept of darkness and associated with necromancy and malefactors

II. Substance & Monad

Substance is a term used to describe the primary status of Monad in creation, closely related to the foundational aspects of numbers and existence