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

Grand Orient

Grand Orient wrote "Manual of Cartomancy," which included readings of the cards, possibly for divinatory purposes

Concordance & Cross-References

Primary Correspondences & Figures

Grand Orient, in his Manual of Cartomancy, provided a method of transcendental divination that used the order of the Major Arcana

Papus→Person

They both contribute to the discussion on card interpretation but focus on different aspects of its symbolism

Mediate Correspondences

Sympathetic Chains & Distant Affinities

Grand OrientthroughPapusilluminatesWill →
I. Grand Orient & Papus

They both contribute to the discussion on card interpretation but focus on different aspects of its symbolism

II. Papus & Will

Papus associates the Will with the concept of the divine motive in the Magician.

Grand OrientthroughPapusilluminatesHigh Priestess →
I. Grand Orient & Papus

They both contribute to the discussion on card interpretation but focus on different aspects of its symbolism

II. Papus & High Priestess

Papus was interested in the symbolism of the High Priestess card.

Grand OrientthroughPapusilluminatesDivination →
I. Grand Orient & Papus

They both contribute to the discussion on card interpretation but focus on different aspects of its symbolism

II. Papus & Divination

Papus was involved in the study and interpretation of tarot for divination, a practice that involves predicting the future through the tarot cards.

Grand OrientthroughPapusilluminatesEtteilla →
I. Grand Orient & Papus

They both contribute to the discussion on card interpretation but focus on different aspects of its symbolism

II. Papus & Etteilla

Papus continued the work of Etteilla and preserved parts of his system.

Grand OrientthroughTrumps MajorilluminatesFool →
I. Grand Orient & Trumps Major

Grand Orient, in his Manual of Cartomancy, provided a method of transcendental divination that used the order of the Major Arcana

II. Trumps Major & Fool

The Major Trumps provide the foundational messages for the Fool's journey of transformation and experience

Grand OrientthroughTrumps MajorilluminatesCourt De Gebelin →
I. Grand Orient & Trumps Major

Grand Orient, in his Manual of Cartomancy, provided a method of transcendental divination that used the order of the Major Arcana

II. Trumps Major & Court De Gebelin

The Trumps Major sequence originates from Court de Gebelin's work

Grand OrientthroughTrumps MajorilluminatesHieroglyphics →
I. Grand Orient & Trumps Major

Grand Orient, in his Manual of Cartomancy, provided a method of transcendental divination that used the order of the Major Arcana

II. Trumps Major & Hieroglyphics

Hierooglphic symbols are associated with the major arcana in tarot

Grand OrientthroughPapusilluminatesLesser Arcana →
I. Grand Orient & Papus

They both contribute to the discussion on card interpretation but focus on different aspects of its symbolism

II. Papus & Lesser Arcana

Papus was a key figure in the exploration and interpretation of the Lesser Arcana, a component of the tarot deck. He delved deeply into the tarot through his work titled "The Tarot of the Bohemians," where he sought to uncover the profound and mystical meanings inherent in each card of the Lesser Arcana. Through extensive writings, Papus underscored the significance of the Lesser Arcana, emphasizing their essential part in the broader context of tarot symbolism and the importance of their meticulous interpretation. His contributions were instrumental in advancing the understanding of the mystical and esoteric properties embedded within the tarot cards.

Grand OrientthroughTrumps MajorilluminatesDr. Papus →
I. Grand Orient & Trumps Major

Grand Orient, in his Manual of Cartomancy, provided a method of transcendental divination that used the order of the Major Arcana

II. Trumps Major & Dr. Papus

Papus created a scheme for the Trumps Major that focuses on numerical sequence and interrelation within the Divine World, Macrocosm, and Microcosm

Grand OrientthroughPapusilluminatesArthur Edward Waite →
I. Grand Orient & Papus

They both contribute to the discussion on card interpretation but focus on different aspects of its symbolism

II. Papus & Arthur Edward Waite

Arthur Edward Waite referenced Papus in his own work, including his introduction and revisions of Tarot-related texts