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

Fear

Fear is an intense emotional state characterized by apprehension, anxiety, and dread, often associated with negative feelings and behaviors such as avoidance and trepidation. It can be experienced within the desire body, indicating its influence on inner desires or emotions. Fear has the potential to transform into courage, suggesting its capacity for both negativity and positive personal growth. This primary emotion can often overshadow love, impacting both personal and social interactions by hindering advancement and progress. Fear is connected to overwhelming anxiety and dread, which are linked to beliefs of supposed bewitchments or malevolent influences, highlighting its pervasive and sometimes irrational nature. Overall, fear serves an essential office in emotional and psychological states, influencing individual behavior and societal dynamics by either fostering avoidance or inspiring courageous action.

Concordance & Cross-References

Primary Correspondences & Figures

CourageConcept

Courage is the positive pole of the Fear-Courage pair and can be achieved by raising the vibration from Fear

Change Of PolarityConcept

Fear is negative and can be changed into Courage, which is positive, by changing its polarity

Chiram→Person

Fear is another obstacle to the CHiram myth, symbolically representing the emotional barriers to enlightenment and spiritual growth

Love→Concept

Fear is described as being more powerful than love, indicating a clear contrast and relational idea between the two concepts

Chaos→Concept

The state and church together exercise governance through fear, a method that ultimately contributes to widespread chaos. This approach suggests a regime where fear is used as a primary tool for control, undermining trust and stability. Both the state and the church play crucial but interrelated roles in perpetuating an environment of dread and uncertainty, which in turn fosters disorder and unpredictability. The interplay between these two entities underpins a system where fear becomes the principal means of exerting influence, leading to a society that is riddled with instability and chaos.

Magical CeremonialRitual

Fear is tied to the use of magical ceremonies, implying that fear can motivate one to engage with such rituals

Magical CeremonyRitual

Fear is tied to the use of magical ceremonies, implying that fear can motivate one to engage with such rituals

Mediate Correspondences

Sympathetic Chains & Distant Affinities

FearthroughChaosilluminatesFire →
I. Fear & Chaos

The state and church together exercise governance through fear, a method that ultimately contributes to widespread chaos. This approach suggests a regime where fear is used as a primary tool for control, undermining trust and stability. Both the state and the church play crucial but interrelated roles in perpetuating an environment of dread and uncertainty, which in turn fosters disorder and unpredictability. The interplay between these two entities underpins a system where fear becomes the principal means of exerting influence, leading to a society that is riddled with instability and chaos.

II. Chaos & Fire

Fire formed the basis of the chaos state in the region of Schamayim

FearthroughChiramilluminatesHermes →
I. Fear & Chiram

Fear is another obstacle to the CHiram myth, symbolically representing the emotional barriers to enlightenment and spiritual growth

II. Chiram & Hermes

Hermes is connected to CHiram through the Emerald Tablet, representing a link between ancient wisdom and Masonic symbolism

FearthroughMagical CeremonialilluminatesAstral Light →
I. Fear & Magical Ceremonial

Fear is tied to the use of magical ceremonies, implying that fear can motivate one to engage with such rituals

II. Magical Ceremonial & Astral Light

Astral Light is an integral part of magical ceremonies, indicating the fundamental role it plays in such practices

FearthroughChiramilluminatesChrist →
I. Fear & Chiram

Fear is another obstacle to the CHiram myth, symbolically representing the emotional barriers to enlightenment and spiritual growth

II. Chiram & Christ

CHiram is often seen as a symbol of Christ, representing rebirth, sacrifice, and spiritual redemption

FearthroughLoveilluminatesBewitchment →
I. Fear & Love

Fear is described as being more powerful than love, indicating a clear contrast and relational idea between the two concepts

II. Love & Bewitchment

Love can be used as a tool for both positive and negative bewitchments

FearthroughChaosilluminatesWater →
I. Fear & Chaos

The state and church together exercise governance through fear, a method that ultimately contributes to widespread chaos. This approach suggests a regime where fear is used as a primary tool for control, undermining trust and stability. Both the state and the church play crucial but interrelated roles in perpetuating an environment of dread and uncertainty, which in turn fosters disorder and unpredictability. The interplay between these two entities underpins a system where fear becomes the principal means of exerting influence, leading to a society that is riddled with instability and chaos.

II. Chaos & Water

Water spirits reflect the nature of the chaos state, remaining unaffected by it

FearthroughChiramilluminatesChiram Abiff →
I. Fear & Chiram

Fear is another obstacle to the CHiram myth, symbolically representing the emotional barriers to enlightenment and spiritual growth

II. Chiram & Chiram Abiff

CHiram Abiff is a central figure in Masonic legend, symbolizing the Cosmic Martyr, a representative of the dying god and the spiritual journey embodied by the name CHiram.

FearthroughChaosilluminatesEarth →
I. Fear & Chaos

The state and church together exercise governance through fear, a method that ultimately contributes to widespread chaos. This approach suggests a regime where fear is used as a primary tool for control, undermining trust and stability. Both the state and the church play crucial but interrelated roles in perpetuating an environment of dread and uncertainty, which in turn fosters disorder and unpredictability. The interplay between these two entities underpins a system where fear becomes the principal means of exerting influence, leading to a society that is riddled with instability and chaos.

II. Chaos & Earth

The chaos state exists on the surface of the earth, dividing the elemental inhabitants of air, water, and fire

FearthroughChaosilluminatesMonad →
I. Fear & Chaos

The state and church together exercise governance through fear, a method that ultimately contributes to widespread chaos. This approach suggests a regime where fear is used as a primary tool for control, undermining trust and stability. Both the state and the church play crucial but interrelated roles in perpetuating an environment of dread and uncertainty, which in turn fosters disorder and unpredictability. The interplay between these two entities underpins a system where fear becomes the principal means of exerting influence, leading to a society that is riddled with instability and chaos.

II. Chaos & Monad

Chaos is a symbolic attribute of the Monad, representing the indeterminate and formless state before creation

FearthroughChaosilluminatesTable →
I. Fear & Chaos

The state and church together exercise governance through fear, a method that ultimately contributes to widespread chaos. This approach suggests a regime where fear is used as a primary tool for control, undermining trust and stability. Both the state and the church play crucial but interrelated roles in perpetuating an environment of dread and uncertainty, which in turn fosters disorder and unpredictability. The interplay between these two entities underpins a system where fear becomes the principal means of exerting influence, leading to a society that is riddled with instability and chaos.

II. Chaos & Table

Table V, Figure 54, represents the state of chaos after Lucifer's descent into matter