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

Hate

HATE, in various contexts, encompasses a range of emotional and spiritual states, particularly in relation to Adam’s temptation and the teachings of the Lord. According to the surviving literature, HATE refers to "selfishness, hate, and passion" as false teachings that tempted Adam, which are in opposition to the Lord’s teachings. HATE is fundamentally described as a strong dislike and aversion, constituting a negative mental state and acting in polarity to Love, which means it has the potential for transformation into Love and vice versa.

Specifically, HATE is examined in the context of the Knight of Swords, a significant tarot figure, particularly in terms of its negative manifestations. The Knight of Swords, while portraying strategic thinking and initiative, also symbolizes the negative aspect of HATE and conflict. The repeated mention of its significance in negative manifestations demonstrates the dual nature of HATE, indicating that while it can represent destructive force, it also holds the potential for transformation and balance.

HATE represents a complex emotional and spiritual force that can be both detrimental and transformative, stemming from false teachings tempting Adam and opposing Love in nature. Its manifestation is significant in the Knight of Swords, emphasizing its negative aspects but also the possibility of mutual transformation.

Concordance & Cross-References

Primary Correspondences & Figures

Love→Concept

Love and Hate are opposites and can be transmuted by changing their polarity

Feeling→Concept

Hate is a specific type of feeling that human beings can experience

Mediate Correspondences

Sympathetic Chains & Distant Affinities

HatethroughLoveilluminatesBewitchment →
I. Hate & Love

Love and Hate are opposites and can be transmuted by changing their polarity

II. Love & Bewitchment

Love can be used as a tool for both positive and negative bewitchments

HatethroughLoveilluminatesSoul →
I. Hate & Love

Love and Hate are opposites and can be transmuted by changing their polarity

II. Love & Soul

The soul's development relies on the nurturing force of "love," as both embody life and transformative power

HatethroughFeelingilluminatesDesire World →
I. Hate & Feeling

Hate is a specific type of feeling that human beings can experience

II. Feeling & Desire World

Feeling is the primary concept in the Desire World, driving the motion and interaction of its inhabitants.

HatethroughFeelingilluminatesPrinciple Of Rhythm →
I. Hate & Feeling

Hate is a specific type of feeling that human beings can experience

II. Feeling & Principle Of Rhythm

The principle of Rhythm affects feelings, causing them to oscillate between extremes.

HatethroughLoveilluminatesThought →
I. Hate & Love

Love and Hate are opposites and can be transmuted by changing their polarity

II. Love & Thought

Thought and love are partners in the transformative process, supporting spiritual and intellectual growth

HatethroughLoveilluminatesVirtue →
I. Hate & Love

Love and Hate are opposites and can be transmuted by changing their polarity

II. Love & Virtue

The combination of virtue and love is essential for the philosopher’s journey towards enlightenment.

HatethroughLoveilluminatesSympathy →
I. Hate & Love

Love and Hate are opposites and can be transmuted by changing their polarity

II. Love & Sympathy

Love and sympathy, both associated with relationships and support

HatethroughLoveilluminatesTransmutation →
I. Hate & Love

Love and Hate are opposites and can be transmuted by changing their polarity

II. Love & Transmutation

Love can be transmuted into Hate, and vice versa, as they are part of the same class of mental states

HatethroughLoveilluminatesChesed →
I. Hate & Love

Love and Hate are opposites and can be transmuted by changing their polarity

II. Love & Chesed

CheSED represents love, one of the balanced properties of divine governance.

HatethroughLoveilluminatesPhilosopher →
I. Hate & Love

Love and Hate are opposites and can be transmuted by changing their polarity

II. Love & Philosopher

Love assists the philosopher in connecting to the heart, leading to a more perfect existence.