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

Genius

The term "genius" in the context of the book refers to the spirits or powers invoked in magical and esoteric rites

Concordance & Cross-References

Primary Correspondences & Figures

Brother Hilarion TissotPerson

Recognition of Tissot's potential as a genius, if his methods are acknowledged

Philip Theophrastus BombastPerson

Paracelsus was a master of genius, using his reason and imagination in miraculous healings and practices

Reason→Concept

Genius arises from the application of reason to the imaginative faculties

Arthur SchopenhauerPerson

Schopenhauer's description of genius related to the relationship between intellect and will

The law of rebirth challenges the heredity theory by presenting cases where genius and idiocy can arise from the same lineage

HeredityConcept

The examples of genius and idiots from the same stock challenge the hereditary basis of personal traits and abilities.|<|3>)

Mediate Correspondences

Sympathetic Chains & Distant Affinities

GeniusthroughBrother Hilarion TissotilluminatesAstrology →
I. Genius & Brother Hilarion Tissot

Recognition of Tissot's potential as a genius, if his methods are acknowledged

II. Brother Hilarion Tissot & Astrology

Brother Tissot believes in and uses the principles of astrology as part of his practice

GeniusthroughReasonilluminatesTruth →
I. Genius & Reason

Genius arises from the application of reason to the imaginative faculties

II. Reason & Truth

Truth is grounded in reason, as it is through rational thought and logic that one can discern the true nature of reality.

GeniusthroughReasonilluminatesDeath →
I. Genius & Reason

Genius arises from the application of reason to the imaginative faculties

II. Reason & Death

Death is the result of the birth-pangs of life, guided by the transformative power of reason

GeniusthroughArthur SchopenhauerilluminatesWill →
I. Genius & Arthur Schopenhauer

Schopenhauer's description of genius related to the relationship between intellect and will

II. Arthur Schopenhauer & Will

ARTHUR SCHOPENHAUER, a renowned German philosopher, is primarily recognized for his focus on the concept of the will in his philosophical works. This central theme in his philosophy posits that the will is the tireless cause of manifestation and underlies every aspect of nature. Schopenhauer's ideas center around the notion that the will is the driving force behind all phenomena, making it a crucial facet of his comprehensive philosophical system. Thus, in Schopenhauser’s worldview, the will manifests in various forms across the natural world, underscoring its pervasive role in existence.

GeniusthroughReasonilluminatesFaith →
I. Genius & Reason

Genius arises from the application of reason to the imaginative faculties

II. Reason & Faith

Reason forbids reasoning on hypotheses independently of realities

GeniusthroughReasonilluminatesWisdom →
I. Genius & Reason

Genius arises from the application of reason to the imaginative faculties

II. Reason & Wisdom

Wisdom is based on reasonable affirmation and non-hypothetical belief.

GeniusthroughPhilip Theophrastus BombastilluminatesMystery Religion →
I. Genius & Philip Theophrastus Bombast

Paracelsus was a master of genius, using his reason and imagination in miraculous healings and practices

II. Philip Theophrastus Bombast & Mystery Religion

Paracelsus drew upon the traditions of Mystery religions, particularly the use of imagination in healing

GeniusthroughReasonilluminatesUniversal Religion
I. Genius & Reason

Genius arises from the application of reason to the imaginative faculties

II. Reason & Universal Religion

Universal Religion demonstrates its concepts through reason Reason is used to demonstrate truth and being in the universal religion.

GeniusthroughLaw Of RebirthilluminatesInfant Mortality
I. Genius & Law Of Rebirth

The law of rebirth challenges the heredity theory by presenting cases where genius and idiocy can arise from the same lineage

II. Law Of Rebirth & Infant Mortality

Infant mortality is discussed as it supports the theory of rebirth, indicating that young children are reborn quickly

GeniusthroughBrother Hilarion TissotilluminatesMagical Axiom
I. Genius & Brother Hilarion Tissot

Recognition of Tissot's potential as a genius, if his methods are acknowledged

II. Brother Hilarion Tissot & Magical Axiom

Brother Tissot's practice operates on the same principle of magical correspondence of the astrological influence to his treatment of the insane