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

Human Will

Human Will is a powerful modifying force that, when determined, can exert significant influence and leave indelible marks across various domains, including the divine, material, philosophical, and scientific realms. This capacity of humans to direct their actions, thoughts, and behaviors demonstrates the profound impact that will can have on the human condition and the broader landscapes of existence.

Concordance & Cross-References

Primary Correspondences & Figures

The will is a fundamental tool used in bewitchments

Christ→Person

Christ is portrayed as embodying human will in a divine sense, offering a model of the ideal, determined human will that interacts with the divine realms for the benefit of humanity.

Heaven→Concept

Human will, when strongly formed, can communicate directly with divine realms, as suggested by the text, highlighting the potential for human and divine interaction through determined action.

KabalaConcept

Kabalistic principles are seen as guiding human will, shaping the way our desires and actions affect divine and material worlds, demonstrating the importance of esoteric knowledge in influencing human destiny.

Diaphane, as a condition of clear insight, is associated with the proper use of the Great Magical Agent, suggesting a role in correctly applying esoteric knowledge to change or perceive reality.

ArchimedesPerson

Archimedes, by his caution and rationality, provides a counterpoint to the metaphorical human will presented, symbolizing the use of reason and understanding to avoid the pitfalls of unreflected determination and to seek truths in a balanced way.

The Apocalypse, with its secret knowledge, can influence human action and will, shaping destinies through the understanding of divine truths, as suggested by the text's explanation of its role.

Mediate Correspondences

Sympathetic Chains & Distant Affinities

Human WillthroughKabalailluminatesTarot →
I. Human Will & Kabala

Kabalistic principles are seen as guiding human will, shaping the way our desires and actions affect divine and material worlds, demonstrating the importance of esoteric knowledge in influencing human destiny.

II. Kabala & Tarot

The Tarot is believed to represent a summary of the Hermetic Sciences, including Kabala, and thus is closely bound to the mystical principles of Kabala as a spiritual practice and philosophical system.

Human WillthroughChristilluminatesAlchemy →
I. Human Will & Christ

Christ is portrayed as embodying human will in a divine sense, offering a model of the ideal, determined human will that interacts with the divine realms for the benefit of humanity.

II. Christ & Alchemy

The Christly intellect in alchemy represents the true light overcoming the false light of Lucifer

Human WillthroughHeavenilluminatesFire →
I. Human Will & Heaven

Human will, when strongly formed, can communicate directly with divine realms, as suggested by the text, highlighting the potential for human and divine interaction through determined action.

II. Heaven & Fire

(Heaven was created from the fire element as per Chapter 4)

Human WillthroughKabalailluminatesAstrology →
I. Human Will & Kabala

Kabalistic principles are seen as guiding human will, shaping the way our desires and actions affect divine and material worlds, demonstrating the importance of esoteric knowledge in influencing human destiny.

II. Kabala & Astrology

Both Kabala and Astrology are seen to offer insights into human consciousness and divine relations, thus connecting these concepts as parallel systems of understanding.

Human WillthroughApocalypseilluminatesPentagram →
I. Human Will & Apocalypse

The Apocalypse, with its secret knowledge, can influence human action and will, shaping destinies through the understanding of divine truths, as suggested by the text's explanation of its role.

II. Apocalypse & Pentagram

John’s vision in the Apocalypse, related to the falling of the star, symbolizes the materialization of dogma and the bitterness of waters

Human WillthroughBewitchmentilluminatesAstral Light →
I. Human Will & Bewitchment

The will is a fundamental tool used in bewitchments

II. Bewitchment & Astral Light

Astral Light, through its interactions with the nervous system, can warn of the dangers of bewitchment, acting as a safeguard against the practices of black magic.

Human WillthroughBewitchmentilluminatesDeath →
I. Human Will & Bewitchment

The will is a fundamental tool used in bewitchments

II. Bewitchment & Death

Death can be caused by the love or hate of certain people, indicating that bewitchment by these means can have dire consequences.

Human WillthroughBewitchmentilluminatesMagic →
I. Human Will & Bewitchment

The will is a fundamental tool used in bewitchments

II. Bewitchment & Magic

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

Human WillthroughBewitchmentilluminatesMagician →
I. Human Will & Bewitchment

The will is a fundamental tool used in bewitchments

II. Bewitchment & Magician

Magicians practice bewitchments

Human WillthroughChristilluminatesChiram →
I. Human Will & Christ

Christ is portrayed as embodying human will in a divine sense, offering a model of the ideal, determined human will that interacts with the divine realms for the benefit of humanity.

II. Christ & Chiram

CHiram is often seen as a symbol of Christ, representing rebirth, sacrifice, and spiritual redemption