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

Heirephant

The Hierophant holds the triple crown and staff, indicating his rulership in the three worlds: spiritual, psychical, and physical

Concordance & Cross-References

Primary Correspondences & Figures

King→Person

King derives authority and responsibility from the Hierophant, central official from above

Heart→Lineage

Hierophant symbolically associated with the heart, central organ, as representation of central official

OrganisationConcept

Hierophant wields and rules the organization, similar to the King's role

Heirephant's HouseConcept

Hierophant's authority spans the spiritual, psychical, and physical realms, symbolized by his house

Mediate Correspondences

Sympathetic Chains & Distant Affinities

HeirephantthroughHeartilluminatesSun →
I. Heirephant & Heart

Hierophant symbolically associated with the heart, central organ, as representation of central official

II. Heart & Sun

The Sun is symbolically linked to the heart, representing the heart of philosophy and the intellectual vitality of the human mind.

HeirephantthroughHeartilluminatesHermes →
I. Heirephant & Heart

Hierophant symbolically associated with the heart, central organ, as representation of central official

II. Heart & Hermes

The concept of Hermes, symbolized by the ever-burning lamp, is associated with the Heart as a symbol of wisdom and strength in the Sephiroth Tree

HeirephantthroughKingilluminatesEmperor →
I. Heirephant & King

King derives authority and responsibility from the Hierophant, central official from above

II. King & Emperor

Kingship is derived from the Emperor, as a hierarchy of power and responsibility

HeirephantthroughKingilluminatesSignificator →
I. Heirephant & King

King derives authority and responsibility from the Hierophant, central official from above

II. King & Significator

King is a Significator used for individuals younger than 40

HeirephantthroughKingilluminatesPentacles →
I. Heirephant & King

King derives authority and responsibility from the Hierophant, central official from above

II. King & Pentacles

Pentacles may represent the authority or power of the king in the layout

HeirephantthroughKingilluminatesDurke Bataglani →
I. Heirephant & King

King derives authority and responsibility from the Hierophant, central official from above

II. King & Durke Bataglani

Durke Bataglani is formally greeted by the King and Queen in the throne room, serving as one of the central guests in the event.

HeirephantthroughKingilluminatesMeggie Tazbah →
I. Heirephant & King

King derives authority and responsibility from the Hierophant, central official from above

II. King & Meggie Tazbah

Meggie Tazbah is formally greeted by the King and Queen in the throne room, serving as one of the central guests in the event.

HeirephantthroughKingilluminatesChariot →
I. Heirephant & King

King derives authority and responsibility from the Hierophant, central official from above

II. King & Chariot

Chariot represents the culmination of self with the outer world like the King's individual responsibility

HeirephantthroughKingilluminatesDragon →
I. Heirephant & King

King derives authority and responsibility from the Hierophant, central official from above

II. King & Dragon

Dragons and kings, both symbols of mysticism and initiation, are closely related in their spiritual significances.

HeirephantthroughHeartilluminatesApollo →
I. Heirephant & Heart

Hierophant symbolically associated with the heart, central organ, as representation of central official

II. Heart & Apollo

The concept of Apollonius of Tyana, symbolized by the voluminous cape, is associated with the Heart as a symbol of wisdom and strength in the Sephiroth Tree