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

Five-pointed Star Or Pentagram

Symbol representing the perfect mathematical and intelligible form

Concordance & Cross-References

Primary Correspondences & Figures

The Hanged Man embodies the perfection symbolized by the Pentagram, achieving a state of spiritual transformation

Mediate Correspondences

Sympathetic Chains & Distant Affinities

Five-pointed Star Or PentagramthroughHanged ManilluminatesTarot →
I. Five-pointed Star Or Pentagram & Hanged Man

The Hanged Man embodies the perfection symbolized by the Pentagram, achieving a state of spiritual transformation

II. Hanged Man & Tarot

The Tarot includes The Hanged Man representing sacrifice, enlightenment, and the journey towards spiritual awakening

Five-pointed Star Or PentagramthroughChemical Instrument Or AthonorilluminatesAlchemy →
I. Five-pointed Star Or Pentagram & Chemical Instrument Or Athonor

The Athonor, as a symbol, is represented by the Pentagram, which it resembles in its perfect form

II. Chemical Instrument Or Athonor & Alchemy

The Athonor is an instrument used in alchemical practices to effect transformations

Five-pointed Star Or PentagramthroughHanged ManilluminatesDeath →
I. Five-pointed Star Or Pentagram & Hanged Man

The Hanged Man embodies the perfection symbolized by the Pentagram, achieving a state of spiritual transformation

II. Hanged Man & Death

The Death card and The Hanged Man are two significant entities within the domain of tarot, each carrying profound meanings and interconnected symbolism. The Death card is often associated with a pivotal shift or transition that symbolizes an end to one phase of life or a situation, which paves the way for new beginnings, transformation, and insight. This conclusion can be perceived as a sacrifice, reflecting a necessary release or letting go to facilitate growth and enlightenment. The Hanged Man, on the other hand, represents a period of pause, self-reflection, and a willingness to suspend conventional limits to gain a broader perspective. The Death card's outcome can lead to the insights and enlightenment symbolized by The Hanged Man, highlighting a journey from closure to inner awakening. Overall, these cards emphasize the transformative nature of endings and the transformative potential that follows, indicating a cycle of release, reflection, and renewal.

Five-pointed Star Or PentagramthroughHanged ManilluminatesStar →
I. Five-pointed Star Or Pentagram & Hanged Man

The Hanged Man embodies the perfection symbolized by the Pentagram, achieving a state of spiritual transformation

II. Hanged Man & Star

The hanged man card can represent a temporary sacrifice or enlightenment, which can be related to the hope and bright prospects represented by The Star

Five-pointed Star Or PentagramthroughHanged ManilluminatesWheel Of Fortune →
I. Five-pointed Star Or Pentagram & Hanged Man

The Hanged Man embodies the perfection symbolized by the Pentagram, achieving a state of spiritual transformation

II. Hanged Man & Wheel Of Fortune

The Hanged Man’s sacrifice and La Roue de Fortune’s cycles of fortune and misfortune are interconnected, suggesting that spiritual transformation and balance are intertwined concepts.

Five-pointed Star Or PentagramthroughHanged ManilluminatesFortitude →
I. Five-pointed Star Or Pentagram & Hanged Man

The Hanged Man embodies the perfection symbolized by the Pentagram, achieving a state of spiritual transformation

II. Hanged Man & Fortitude

Fortitude and the Hanged Man both involve themes of strength and transformation

Five-pointed Star Or PentagramthroughChemical Instrument Or AthonorilluminatesPhilosophical Power →
I. Five-pointed Star Or Pentagram & Chemical Instrument Or Athonor

The Athonor, as a symbol, is represented by the Pentagram, which it resembles in its perfect form

II. Chemical Instrument Or Athonor & Philosophical Power

Philosophical Power is used with the Athonor to effect the separation of subtle from gross

Five-pointed Star Or PentagramthroughHanged ManilluminatesTau Cross →
I. Five-pointed Star Or Pentagram & Hanged Man

The Hanged Man embodies the perfection symbolized by the Pentagram, achieving a state of spiritual transformation

II. Hanged Man & Tau Cross

The Hanged Man's cross symbolizes sacrifice and entrancement, related to the Tau cross

Five-pointed Star Or PentagramthroughChemical Instrument Or AthonorilluminatesChemical Separation →
I. Five-pointed Star Or Pentagram & Chemical Instrument Or Athonor

The Athonor, as a symbol, is represented by the Pentagram, which it resembles in its perfect form

II. Chemical Instrument Or Athonor & Chemical Separation

The Athonor, as a tool, facilitates the separation process in chemical alchemy

Five-pointed Star Or PentagramthroughHanged ManilluminatesPrometheus →
I. Five-pointed Star Or Pentagram & Hanged Man

The Hanged Man embodies the perfection symbolized by the Pentagram, achieving a state of spiritual transformation

II. Hanged Man & Prometheus

The Hanged Man, like Prometheus, represents an intellectual sacrifice for the sake of enlightenment