The Enchanted Initiate
A Journal of Traditional Symbolism, Hermeticism & the Occult Sciences
The Esoteric Lexicon·Lineage

Greek Orthodoxy

One of the three forms of the magical religion, rooted in the traditions and practices of the Greek Orthodox Church

Concordance & Cross-References

Primary Correspondences & Figures

Magic→Concept

Greek Orthodoxy is one of the three apparently hostile forms, but they are destined to unite for the construction of a universal Church, suggesting a future relationship. The relationship strength is moderate considering the current hostility.

Roman Catholicism→Substance

Greek orthodoxy and Roman Catholicism are both hostile forms of the religion, but they are destined to unite, suggesting a future relationship. The relationship strength is moderate due to their current hostility.

Magical ReligionConcept

Greek Orthodoxy is one of the forms of the magical religion

Buddhist ReligionRitual

Greek orthodoxy and the Buddhist religion are both hostile forms and are destined to unite, suggesting a future relationship. The relationship strength is moderate due to their current hostility.

Mediate Correspondences

Sympathetic Chains & Distant Affinities

Greek OrthodoxythroughMagicilluminatesTarot →
I. Greek Orthodoxy & Magic

Greek Orthodoxy is one of the three apparently hostile forms, but they are destined to unite for the construction of a universal Church, suggesting a future relationship. The relationship strength is moderate considering the current hostility.

II. Magic & Tarot

The Tarot, like Magic, employs mystical and esoteric symbols to uncover deeper truths about the world and human nature, linking it with the practice of Magic as a method of achieving enlightenment or understanding.

Greek OrthodoxythroughMagicilluminatesPantacle →
I. Greek Orthodoxy & Magic

Greek Orthodoxy is one of the three apparently hostile forms, but they are destined to unite for the construction of a universal Church, suggesting a future relationship. The relationship strength is moderate considering the current hostility.

II. Magic & Pantacle

The Pantacle, an entity often used in conjunction with the Pentagram, plays a significant role in various magical practices. Both descriptions refer to the Pantacle's use alongside the Pentagram for different magical purposes as detailed in the text. Given the consistency in the descriptions, the Pantacle is primarily utilized in magical contexts, enhancing or complementing the effects of the Pentagram in various rituals or practices.

Greek OrthodoxythroughMagicilluminatesKabalah →
I. Greek Orthodoxy & Magic

Greek Orthodoxy is one of the three apparently hostile forms, but they are destined to unite for the construction of a universal Church, suggesting a future relationship. The relationship strength is moderate considering the current hostility.

II. Magic & Kabalah

Kabalah is a source of knowledge that explains the discoveries of science, and thus it is related to Magic as a means of understanding the Great Magical Arcanum. The relationship is strong as it provides the wisdom necessary to direct and explain the phenomena of magic.

Greek OrthodoxythroughMagicilluminatesPhilosophy →
I. Greek Orthodoxy & Magic

Greek Orthodoxy is one of the three apparently hostile forms, but they are destined to unite for the construction of a universal Church, suggesting a future relationship. The relationship strength is moderate considering the current hostility.

II. Magic & Philosophy

Philosophy encompasses the understanding and mastery of magic, seeing it as a legitimate force rather than an illusion or trickery.

Greek OrthodoxythroughMagicilluminatesPentagram →
I. Greek Orthodoxy & Magic

Greek Orthodoxy is one of the three apparently hostile forms, but they are destined to unite for the construction of a universal Church, suggesting a future relationship. The relationship strength is moderate considering the current hostility.

II. Magic & Pentagram

PENTAGRAM is a significant symbol in magic, employed across various rituals and experiments. This five-pointed star figure is utilized to harness and command spirits, facilitate magical practices, and conduct rituals as detailed in historical and contemporary texts. Thus, the pentagram serves as a powerful tool in magical traditions, allowing practitioners to engage in a wide array of spiritual and experimental activities.

Greek OrthodoxythroughMagicilluminatesAstral Light →
I. Greek Orthodoxy & Magic

Greek Orthodoxy is one of the three apparently hostile forms, but they are destined to unite for the construction of a universal Church, suggesting a future relationship. The relationship strength is moderate considering the current hostility.

II. Magic & Astral Light

The Astral Light is manipulated through magic, as described in the text

Greek OrthodoxythroughMagicilluminatesBewitchment →
I. Greek Orthodoxy & Magic

Greek Orthodoxy is one of the three apparently hostile forms, but they are destined to unite for the construction of a universal Church, suggesting a future relationship. The relationship strength is moderate considering the current hostility.

II. Magic & Bewitchment

Bewitchment is a form of magic that can be used for both positive and negative purposes, depending on the will behind it.

Greek OrthodoxythroughMagicilluminatesMercury →
I. Greek Orthodoxy & Magic

Greek Orthodoxy is one of the three apparently hostile forms, but they are destined to unite for the construction of a universal Church, suggesting a future relationship. The relationship strength is moderate considering the current hostility.

II. Magic & Mercury

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

Greek OrthodoxythroughMagicilluminatesSphinx →
I. Greek Orthodoxy & Magic

Greek Orthodoxy is one of the three apparently hostile forms, but they are destined to unite for the construction of a universal Church, suggesting a future relationship. The relationship strength is moderate considering the current hostility.

II. Magic & Sphinx

The Sphinx symbolizes the profound knowledge and secrets associated with the concept of Magic The Sphinx is a symbol in magical narratives, embodying enigma and mystery central to occult practices

Greek OrthodoxythroughMagicilluminatesPhilosophical Stone →
I. Greek Orthodoxy & Magic

Greek Orthodoxy is one of the three apparently hostile forms, but they are destined to unite for the construction of a universal Church, suggesting a future relationship. The relationship strength is moderate considering the current hostility.

II. Magic & Philosophical Stone

The philosophical stone is a highly sought-after magical object deeply tied to the concept of Magic, believed to transform base metals into gold