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

Jakob Böhme

Jakob Böhme was a Teutonic theosopher born in 1575 and known for his contributions to alchemy and mysticism

Concordance & Cross-References

Primary Correspondences & Figures

William LawPerson

William Law translated Böhme's works, providing insight into Böhme's teachings.

Böhme's experiences involve mysterious figures and spiritual enlightenment, akin to Merlin's magical education

Hooly GrailSubstance

Böhme's writings contain symbolic references to the Holy Grail and alchemy

Mediate Correspondences

Sympathetic Chains & Distant Affinities

Jakob BöhmethroughMagicianilluminatesTarot →
I. Jakob Böhme & Magician

Böhme's experiences involve mysterious figures and spiritual enlightenment, akin to Merlin's magical education

II. Magician & Tarot

The Tarot includes The Magician card which signifies an initiate or an occultist on the wise path of higher consciousness

Jakob BöhmethroughMagicianilluminatesKabalah →
I. Jakob Böhme & Magician

Böhme's experiences involve mysterious figures and spiritual enlightenment, akin to Merlin's magical education

II. Magician & Kabalah

Magicians need the knowledge of Kabalah to properly guide and explain the phenomena of science and magic, making the relationship strong as the magician cannot fully practice without access to kabalistic knowledge. The magician's practice and understanding depend on Kabalah, making the relationship strong.

Jakob BöhmethroughMagicianilluminatesMoon →
I. Jakob Böhme & Magician

Böhme's experiences involve mysterious figures and spiritual enlightenment, akin to Merlin's magical education

II. Magician & Moon

The Magician and The Moon are indirectly related in a narrative sense; the Magician's magic symbolizes understanding, while The Moon card represents misunderstanding and delusion

Jakob BöhmethroughMagicianilluminatesBewitchment →
I. Jakob Böhme & Magician

Böhme's experiences involve mysterious figures and spiritual enlightenment, akin to Merlin's magical education

II. Magician & Bewitchment

Magicians practice bewitchments

Jakob BöhmethroughMagicianilluminatesGreat Work →
I. Jakob Böhme & Magician

Böhme's experiences involve mysterious figures and spiritual enlightenment, akin to Merlin's magical education

II. Magician & Great Work

The Great Work is a concept that true magicians achieve, representing the culmination of their knowledge and power. It is a goal that they strive for, and those who reach it are seen as true adepts.

Jakob BöhmethroughMagicianilluminatesHigh Priestess →
I. Jakob Böhme & Magician

Böhme's experiences involve mysterious figures and spiritual enlightenment, akin to Merlin's magical education

II. Magician & High Priestess

Both the Magician and the High Priestess represent key concepts in the moral thesis of the Major Trumps, suggesting a sequence in the spiritual journey.

Jakob BöhmethroughMagicianilluminatesPentacles →
I. Jakob Böhme & Magician

Böhme's experiences involve mysterious figures and spiritual enlightenment, akin to Merlin's magical education

II. Magician & Pentacles

Pentacles represent the suits used in the The Magician card

Jakob BöhmethroughMagicianilluminatesEliphas Levi →
I. Jakob Böhme & Magician

Böhme's experiences involve mysterious figures and spiritual enlightenment, akin to Merlin's magical education

II. Magician & Eliphas Levi

Eliphas Levi is an author whose works extensively cover the magical regalia and rituals performed by magicians. Levi, through his writings, provides detailed descriptions of the attire and ceremonial practices employed by magicians, offering insights into the mystical and symbolic aspects of their practices.

Jakob BöhmethroughMagicianilluminatesChariot →
I. Jakob Böhme & Magician

Böhme's experiences involve mysterious figures and spiritual enlightenment, akin to Merlin's magical education

II. Magician & Chariot

The Chariot and Magician are both drivers of the process of life, representing the interplay of forces and the embodiment of good and evil.

Jakob BöhmethroughMagicianilluminatesInitiate →
I. Jakob Böhme & Magician

Böhme's experiences involve mysterious figures and spiritual enlightenment, akin to Merlin's magical education

II. Magician & Initiate

A Magician is a true and legitimate initiate, and they are respected and revered by the initiates who practice true Science and Magic.