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

Flower

Flower is a reproductive system of the plant, symbolizing sexual purity and regeneration

Concordance & Cross-References

Primary Correspondences & Figures

Budding→Concept

Flowers symbolize the unfolding of blossoms on the Round Table

Flowers are chosen and used for their symbolic meaning in various beliefs and practices

Mediate Correspondences

Sympathetic Chains & Distant Affinities

FlowerthroughSymbolismilluminatesTarot →
I. Flower & Symbolism

Flowers are chosen and used for their symbolic meaning in various beliefs and practices

II. Symbolism & Tarot

Symbolism is the key to understanding Tarot cards and their meanings

FlowerthroughSymbolismilluminatesPantacle →
I. Flower & Symbolism

Flowers are chosen and used for their symbolic meaning in various beliefs and practices

II. Symbolism & Pantacle

The Pantacle is a symbol that is fundamental to the overall symbolism and ritual practices described.

FlowerthroughSymbolismilluminatesMysteries →
I. Flower & Symbolism

Flowers are chosen and used for their symbolic meaning in various beliefs and practices

II. Symbolism & Mysteries

The ancient Mysteries taught symbolic teachings based on the Macrocosm and Microcosm

FlowerthroughSymbolismilluminatesEvocation →
I. Flower & Symbolism

Flowers are chosen and used for their symbolic meaning in various beliefs and practices

II. Symbolism & Evocation

Evocations are symbolic acts in magical practices

FlowerthroughSymbolismilluminatesFreemasonry →
I. Flower & Symbolism

Flowers are chosen and used for their symbolic meaning in various beliefs and practices

II. Symbolism & Freemasonry

Freemasonry carries on symbols and symbols from Rosicrucianism

FlowerthroughSymbolismilluminatesRosicrucianism →
I. Flower & Symbolism

Flowers are chosen and used for their symbolic meaning in various beliefs and practices

II. Symbolism & Rosicrucianism

Rosicrucianism carries symbols and allegories which are preserved in Freemasonry

FlowerthroughSymbolismilluminatesOcult_philosophy →
I. Flower & Symbolism

Flowers are chosen and used for their symbolic meaning in various beliefs and practices

II. Symbolism & Ocult_philosophy

Symbolism is a key element in the symbolic and philosophical systems used by occult philosophers.

I. Flower & Symbolism

Flowers are chosen and used for their symbolic meaning in various beliefs and practices

II. Symbolism & Free_masonry_high_degrees

Symbolism serves an essential office in the high-degree practices of Freemasonry, particularly in maintaining and conveying esoteric knowledge through cryptographic means. The esoteric knowledge and secrets of this higher rank within the Freemasonry brotherhood are preserved and communicated through symbolic practices, which act as both a veil and a key to understanding deeper meanings and doctrines. In the context of high-degree Freemasonry, symbolism is not merely decorative or aesthetic but a fundamental tool for ensuring the confidentiality and integrity of the fraternity's teachings and ceremonies. These symbolic practices are integral to the cryptographic methods employed by high-degree members, serving as a means to protect and transmit knowledge that is considered sacred or of great importance to the order.

FlowerthroughSymbolismilluminatesHostage Exchange →
I. Flower & Symbolism

Flowers are chosen and used for their symbolic meaning in various beliefs and practices

II. Symbolism & Hostage Exchange

Symbolism, a key element in Norse and ancient cultures, facilitated the hostage exchange through the use of wands and other symbolic artifacts

FlowerthroughSymbolismilluminatesHuman Body →
I. Flower & Symbolism

Flowers are chosen and used for their symbolic meaning in various beliefs and practices

II. Symbolism & Human Body

The human body is a symbol of the universal principles, illustrating the relationship between man and the universe