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

Iron

Iron, symbolized by Figure 5 and traditionally associated with the planet Mars, is a critical metal essential for the construction of functional machines and devices. This metal holds a central place in industrial and mechanical contexts, serving as an indispensable component in the creation of robust and durable machinery. The association with Mars further enhances its significance, as this element shares attributes with the martial and assertive qualities of the celestial body, reinforcing its importance in various applications where strength and functionality are paramount.

Concordance & Cross-References

Primary Correspondences & Figures

Mars→Concept

Iron is related to Mars, sharing creation attributes

Orichalch→Substance

Orichalch is a metal alloy, possibly including iron

Mediate Correspondences

Sympathetic Chains & Distant Affinities

IronthroughMarsilluminatesSun →
I. Iron & Mars

Iron is related to Mars, sharing creation attributes

II. Mars & Sun

THE SUN's rays are received differently by each planet, affecting the entities on Mars

IronthroughMarsilluminatesFire →
I. Iron & Mars

Iron is related to Mars, sharing creation attributes

II. Mars & Fire

Mars is associated with the element of fire in mythology and spiritual practices, representing the force of war, conflict, and its transformative and purifying aspects

IronthroughMarsilluminatesAstrology →
I. Iron & Mars

Iron is related to Mars, sharing creation attributes

II. Mars & Astrology

ASTROLOGY, as a celestial influence, relates to planets like Mars, which affect the development of tendencies, particularly through the influence of war and action

IronthroughMarsilluminatesTalisman →
I. Iron & Mars

Iron is related to Mars, sharing creation attributes

II. Mars & Talisman

Talismans of Mars often include symbols related to Mars, such as a sword.

IronthroughMarsilluminatesReligion →
I. Iron & Mars

Iron is related to Mars, sharing creation attributes

II. Mars & Religion

Mars' wrath and chastisement works align with the religious concept of justice and divine retribution, reflecting a punitive aspect of divinity.

IronthroughOrichalchilluminatesGold →
I. Iron & Orichalch

Orichalch is a metal alloy, possibly including iron

II. Orichalch & Gold

Gold is a metal used in the interior of Poseidon's temple

IronthroughMarsilluminatesSword →
I. Iron & Mars

Iron is related to Mars, sharing creation attributes

II. Mars & Sword

Mars is represented by the sword on the talisman

IronthroughMarsilluminatesDevil (card) →
I. Iron & Mars

Iron is related to Mars, sharing creation attributes

II. Mars & Devil (card)

The Devil card symbolizes Mars and its attributes, such as malefic, struggle, and passion

IronthroughMarsilluminatesHeb. Letter ג (g) →
I. Iron & Mars

Iron is related to Mars, sharing creation attributes

II. Mars & Heb. Letter ג (g)

The letter ג (G) represents Mars and its dominance in the universe

IronthroughMarsilluminatesAngel Of Mars
I. Iron & Mars

Iron is related to Mars, sharing creation attributes

II. Mars & Angel Of Mars

The Angel of Mars governs works of wrath and chastisement, symbolizing the protective and retributive aspects of Mars in religious and ritual contexts.