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

General

A military leader or commander, often associated with high-ranking positions, indicating command and authority, and frequently seen as a symbol of leadership and control

Concordance & Cross-References

Primary Correspondences & Figures

ManagerPerson

The figures of a manager and a general both symbolize authoritative leadership and influence, with distinct but interconnected roles. While the manager thrives in organizational settings, leading teams and optimizing processes, the general commands military operations, overseeing strategies and ensuring missions are executed effectively. Despite their different domains—business and military—they share common traits of leadership and authority, reflecting their pivotal roles in achieving objectives through strategic planning, decision-making, and guiding their respective organizations toward success. The figures of a general and a manager both represent authoritative figures, with the general focusing on military command and the manager on organizational leadership, indicating a connection through their shared traits of leadership and authority

Mechanics And MachineryConcept

The figure of a general and the concept of mechanics and machinery both represent fields of practical and technical application, with the general focusing on command and the mechanics on the practical, indicating a connection through their shared domain of applied technology and practical skill The concept of mechanics and machinery and the figure of a general both represent areas of practical application, with the general focusing on command and the mechanics on the technical, indicating a connection through their shared domain of practical and mechanical application

Mercury→Substance

General is interpreted based on the role of Mercury, which governs the house, indicating material messages through this planet.

DiscretionConcept

The position of a general and the concept of discretion both represent virtuous qualities, with the general focusing on leadership and discretion focusing on careful speech, indicating a connection through their shared virtues of careful handling and leadership

AscendantRitual

General is related to beginnings, contrasting with the endings represented by the Seventh House Cusp, signifying transformations in life and possibly ending cycles.

BankerSubstance

The figures of a banker and a general both represent authoritative figures, with the banker focusing on financial stability and the general on military command, indicating a connection through their shared traits of leadership and authority

StyxRitual

Styx is mentioned as a crossing, representing a sign of passing away, aligned with the interpretation of General when facing critical situations.

Venus→Concept

When well-aspected, General is associated with sensuality, highlighting the dual nature of practical benefits and potential harms.

Eight Of SwordsConcept

General is linked to critical positions and illnesses, showing its association with moments of great strain and difficulty.

Seven Of SwordsConcept

General is related to strategic actions and the use of the opponent's weapons, as indicated by the Seven of Swords.

SpeculatorSubstance

The role of a speculator and the position of a general both represent figures of opportunity and risk, with the speculator focusing on financial risk-taking and the general on military command, indicating a connection through their shared domain of opportunity and their contrasting approaches to taking risks

Mediate Correspondences

Sympathetic Chains & Distant Affinities

GeneralthroughMercuryilluminatesSun →
I. General & Mercury

General is interpreted based on the role of Mercury, which governs the house, indicating material messages through this planet.

II. Mercury & Sun

THE SUN's rays are received differently by each planet, affecting the entities on Mercury The alchemist often uses the sun to symbolize mercury in the process

GeneralthroughMercuryilluminatesParacelsus →
I. General & Mercury

General is interpreted based on the role of Mercury, which governs the house, indicating material messages through this planet.

II. Mercury & Paracelsus

Paracelsus's concept of Mercury (Spiritus) is key to understanding the Tria Prima.

GeneralthroughMercuryilluminatesPhilosopher's Stone →
I. General & Mercury

General is interpreted based on the role of Mercury, which governs the house, indicating material messages through this planet.

II. Mercury & Philosopher's Stone

The Philosopher's Stone and Mercury are fundamentally interconnected in the alchemical and philosophical traditions. Mercury is both symbolically and practically associated with the Philosopher's Stone, playing a essential part in its preparation and transformation process. Descriptions indicate that Mercury is one of the key ingredients alongside sulfur and salt, emphasized as integral to achieving the Philosopher's Stone. The Philosopher's Stone is depicted as an object of wisdom and alchemical power, and Mercury serves as a critical component in this transformative process, symbolizing the essence of the alchemical work. These dual roles—Mercury as an ingredient and symbol—highlight its significance in the creation and understanding of the Philosopher's Stone, marking it as a vital element in the quest for this mythical substance. Mercury, as a key element, is essential in the creation of the Philosopher's Stone

GeneralthroughMercuryilluminatesAstrology →
I. General & Mercury

General is interpreted based on the role of Mercury, which governs the house, indicating material messages through this planet.

II. Mercury & Astrology

ASTROLOGY, as a celestial influence, encompasses the position of planets, including Mercury, in a person's birth chart, which impacts the development of various tendencies throughout their life, especially those related to communication and thinking. Mercury, the planet associated with intellectual processes, mental agility, and communication, plays a significant role in shaping these tendencies during the formative years of an individual, both in childhood and across the lifespan. The astrological position of Mercury is crucial in understanding how an individual might approach learning, expression, and interaction, making it a key factor in astrological interpretations. Thus, the astrological influence of Mercury is integral to comprehending how communication and cognitive processes are influenced, contributing to the unique characteristics and abilities of an individual.

GeneralthroughMercuryilluminatesDuad →
I. General & Mercury

General is interpreted based on the role of Mercury, which governs the house, indicating material messages through this planet.

II. Mercury & Duad

Mercury is the son of the Duad, specifically Maia

GeneralthroughMercuryilluminatesMagic →
I. General & Mercury

General is interpreted based on the role of Mercury, which governs the house, indicating material messages through this planet.

II. Mercury & Magic

Magic is one of the attributes associated with the heaven of mercury

GeneralthroughMercuryilluminatesAir →
I. General & Mercury

General is interpreted based on the role of Mercury, which governs the house, indicating material messages through this planet.

II. Mercury & Air

Mercury symbolizes the air element in alchemy and is essential to the Great Work as it allows for the transformation of base metals. Air, via Mercury, supports the transformation process in the Great Work,

GeneralthroughMercuryilluminatesGreat Work →
I. General & Mercury

General is interpreted based on the role of Mercury, which governs the house, indicating material messages through this planet.

II. Mercury & Great Work

Mercury is a key component of The Great Work in alchemy.

GeneralthroughMercuryilluminatesSulphur →
I. General & Mercury

General is interpreted based on the role of Mercury, which governs the house, indicating material messages through this planet.

II. Mercury & Sulphur

SULPHUR and MERCURY, two integral components within the domain of alchemy and Hermetic rituals, are characterized as distinct yet intimately related aspects that form a significant part of the spirit of light and the fire of the soul. In the context of the three principles of alchemy, sulfur and mercury stand out as essential qualities, each representing a unique yet complementary facet. Sulfur embodies one of the three primary substances used in Hermetic rituals, symbolically corresponding to Ether, while mercury is equally important, aligning with the concept of Philosophical Water. Both sulfur and mercury contribute to the transformation and elevation of the soul, reflecting their roles in the alchemical process as well as their spiritual and symbolic significance in Hermetic practices.

GeneralthroughStyxilluminatesMonad →
I. General & Styx

Styx is mentioned as a crossing, representing a sign of passing away, aligned with the interpretation of General when facing critical situations.

II. Styx & Monad

Styx is a symbolic attribute of the Monad, representing the boundary and continuity