The Saracens or mystical sects are associated with both the Knights Templars and the French mystics in relation to the Tarot cards The Saracens or mystical sect in Syria could have provided the Tarot cards to the Knights Templars, who are discussed by French mystics
French Mystics
French mystics, particularly Christian and Schuré, present theories that the Tarot cards were used in Egyptian mysteries and Rosicrucian initiations
Concordance & Cross-References
Primary Correspondences & Figures
Rosicrucians→Lineage
Rosicrucians and French mystics both discuss the use of Tarot cards in symbolism and initiations
Tarot Cards→Substance
French mystics discuss the use of Tarot cards in symbolism and in the ceremony of initiation
Mediate Correspondences
Sympathetic Chains & Distant Affinities
I. French Mystics & Rosicrucians
Rosicrucians and French mystics both discuss the use of Tarot cards in symbolism and initiations
II. Rosicrucians & Alchemy
The Rosicrucians are deeply involved with Alchemy, applying spiritual principles and practices to material transformations
I. French Mystics & Rosicrucians
Rosicrucians and French mystics both discuss the use of Tarot cards in symbolism and initiations
II. Rosicrucians & Mysteries
The Rosicrucians, claiming a connection to the ancient Mysteries, continue the traditions and teachings of the Mysteries
I. French Mystics & Rosicrucians
Rosicrucians and French mystics both discuss the use of Tarot cards in symbolism and initiations
II. Rosicrucians & Resurrection
Resurrection is a central concept in Rosicrucian teachings, representing the spiritual transformation or rebirth of the individual
I. French Mystics & Tarot Cards
French mystics discuss the use of Tarot cards in symbolism and in the ceremony of initiation
II. Tarot Cards & King
Each king card represents the highest principle and house in the Tarot system
I. French Mystics & Rosicrucians
Rosicrucians and French mystics both discuss the use of Tarot cards in symbolism and initiations
II. Rosicrucians & Adepts
Adepts are more advanced members of Rosicrucian Orders, still working for spiritual and intellectual growth beyond the initiation stage.
I. French Mystics & Tarot Cards
French mystics discuss the use of Tarot cards in symbolism and in the ceremony of initiation
II. Tarot Cards & Knight
Each knight card represents the bridge between the principles in the Tarot system
I. French Mystics & Rosicrucians
Rosicrucians and French mystics both discuss the use of Tarot cards in symbolism and initiations
II. Rosicrucians & Nature
Nature is a key symbol in Rosicrucian beliefs, representing both the divine creator and the natural world
I. French Mystics & Rosicrucians
Rosicrucians and French mystics both discuss the use of Tarot cards in symbolism and initiations
II. Rosicrucians & Lineage
The Rosicrucian Brotherhood is mentioned by extension in the context of The Chemical Marriage.
I. French Mystics & Tarot Cards
French mystics discuss the use of Tarot cards in symbolism and in the ceremony of initiation
II. Tarot Cards & Initiates
Initiates created the Tarot cards to represent the higher principles and houses
I. French Mystics & Tarot Cards
French mystics discuss the use of Tarot cards in symbolism and in the ceremony of initiation
II. Tarot Cards & Isiac Tablet
The Isiac Tablet is a key to the ancient Book of Thoth, and the Tarot cards are its modern descendant