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

Flowers

Flowers are the subject of the first illustration, symbolizing beauty and purity

Concordance & Cross-References

Primary Correspondences & Figures

Table→Substance

Flowers sacred to man's nature, symbolizing the spiritual aspect of his being and its eternal relationship with the divine

Budding StaffRitual

Flowers, including lotus blossoms, are motifs used in the symbolism of the budding staff of the Round Table

EmblemsConcept

Flowers are used as symbols for various abstract qualities and conditions

Aaron's RodRitual

Aaron's rod that budded serves as a symbol representing unfolding blossoms

Color→Concept

The entity "FLOWERS" is described as emitting a pleasant fragrance, as indicated by the inscription "Currit in odorem". This suggests that the flowers are specifically noted for their aromatic qualities, which are perceived through the sense of smell. While the descriptions reference "COLOR" in the context of a relationship between flowers and color, there is no specific information provided to establish how the scent relates to flower colors. Therefore, the focus remains primarily on the olfactory attributes of the flowers, indicating they are characterized by a pleasing fragrance.

Mediate Correspondences

Sympathetic Chains & Distant Affinities

FlowersthroughColorilluminatesPythagoras →
I. Flowers & Color

The entity "FLOWERS" is described as emitting a pleasant fragrance, as indicated by the inscription "Currit in odorem". This suggests that the flowers are specifically noted for their aromatic qualities, which are perceived through the sense of smell. While the descriptions reference "COLOR" in the context of a relationship between flowers and color, there is no specific information provided to establish how the scent relates to flower colors. Therefore, the focus remains primarily on the olfactory attributes of the flowers, indicating they are characterized by a pleasing fragrance.

II. Color & Pythagoras

Pythagoras experimented with color and its healing properties, seeing it as a therapeutic tool in his holistic approach to health and wellness.

FlowersthroughTableilluminatesIsis →
I. Flowers & Table

Flowers sacred to man's nature, symbolizing the spiritual aspect of his being and its eternal relationship with the divine

II. Table & Isis

The table is used in the worship of Isis and other deities, particularly those mentioned in the text

FlowersthroughColorilluminatesLight →
I. Flowers & Color

The entity "FLOWERS" is described as emitting a pleasant fragrance, as indicated by the inscription "Currit in odorem". This suggests that the flowers are specifically noted for their aromatic qualities, which are perceived through the sense of smell. While the descriptions reference "COLOR" in the context of a relationship between flowers and color, there is no specific information provided to establish how the scent relates to flower colors. Therefore, the focus remains primarily on the olfactory attributes of the flowers, indicating they are characterized by a pleasing fragrance.

II. Color & Light

Color is perceived through light, a relationship between two substances important in understanding the existence of color as a concept.

FlowersthroughTableilluminatesJupiter →
I. Flowers & Table

Flowers sacred to man's nature, symbolizing the spiritual aspect of his being and its eternal relationship with the divine

II. Table & Jupiter

Tables or altars made of gold were dedicated to Jupiter and other superior gods, signifying their supremacy

FlowersthroughTableilluminatesChaos →
I. Flowers & Table

Flowers sacred to man's nature, symbolizing the spiritual aspect of his being and its eternal relationship with the divine

II. Table & Chaos

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

FlowersthroughColorilluminatesDesire World →
I. Flowers & Color

The entity "FLOWERS" is described as emitting a pleasant fragrance, as indicated by the inscription "Currit in odorem". This suggests that the flowers are specifically noted for their aromatic qualities, which are perceived through the sense of smell. While the descriptions reference "COLOR" in the context of a relationship between flowers and color, there is no specific information provided to establish how the scent relates to flower colors. Therefore, the focus remains primarily on the olfactory attributes of the flowers, indicating they are characterized by a pleasing fragrance.

II. Color & Desire World

Color is the primary expression of the Desire World

FlowersthroughTableilluminatesApollo →
I. Flowers & Table

Flowers sacred to man's nature, symbolizing the spiritual aspect of his being and its eternal relationship with the divine

II. Table & Apollo

Tables or altars made of gold were dedicated to Apollo and other superior gods, signifying their supremacy

FlowersthroughColorilluminatesPythagoreans →
I. Flowers & Color

The entity "FLOWERS" is described as emitting a pleasant fragrance, as indicated by the inscription "Currit in odorem". This suggests that the flowers are specifically noted for their aromatic qualities, which are perceived through the sense of smell. While the descriptions reference "COLOR" in the context of a relationship between flowers and color, there is no specific information provided to establish how the scent relates to flower colors. Therefore, the focus remains primarily on the olfactory attributes of the flowers, indicating they are characterized by a pleasing fragrance.

II. Color & Pythagoreans

The theories of color and music from the Pythagorean tetractys are associated with the Greeks' understanding of these concepts.

FlowersthroughTableilluminatesHieroglyphics →
I. Flowers & Table

Flowers sacred to man's nature, symbolizing the spiritual aspect of his being and its eternal relationship with the divine

II. Table & Hieroglyphics

Hieroglyphics, ancient Egyptian symbols, are used to represent the spiritual truths and divine attributes depicted on the Isiac Table

FlowersthroughColorilluminatesMusic →
I. Flowers & Color

The entity "FLOWERS" is described as emitting a pleasant fragrance, as indicated by the inscription "Currit in odorem". This suggests that the flowers are specifically noted for their aromatic qualities, which are perceived through the sense of smell. While the descriptions reference "COLOR" in the context of a relationship between flowers and color, there is no specific information provided to establish how the scent relates to flower colors. Therefore, the focus remains primarily on the olfactory attributes of the flowers, indicating they are characterized by a pleasing fragrance.

II. Color & Music

The color and musical scales are corresponded in the discussion, showing the law of the octave and the higher scope of the sense of hearing compared to sight.