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

Joseph

Joseph, the husband of Mary and the father of Jesus, was a devout adherent of Jehovah and a member of the Essenian religious group, known for its strict observance of Jewish law and association with spiritual teachings. His life was closely intertwined with the prophecy surrounding his son’s birth, and he received a significant prediction that foretold the unique nature and importance of Jesus. Joseph and Mary were part of the broader Essene community, where Joseph was also associated with Joseph of the Essene Order, adding a layer of communal and familial importance to his role. Joseph was a family man and a widower, raising his sons, with his son Joshua also being part of the lineage intended to continue the Essenian tradition and possibly associated with his father’s spiritual and communal obligations.

Concordance & Cross-References

Primary Correspondences & Figures

MaryPerson

Joseph and Mary were selected to raise Jesus and were part of the Essene Order

Essenes→Lineage

Joseph was known to be a respected figure within the Essene Order

Apollo→Ritual

Joseph and Mary, like Pythagoras's parents, were also connected to prophetic appearances

Bethlehem→Geography

Joseph was from Bethlehem, where Mary and Jesus are from as well

Mediate Correspondences

Sympathetic Chains & Distant Affinities

JosephthroughApolloilluminatesSun →
I. Joseph & Apollo

Joseph and Mary, like Pythagoras's parents, were also connected to prophetic appearances

II. Apollo & Sun

Apollo, the ancient Greek god, is often associated with the Sun and its rays Apollo is associated with the sun and has visible attributes of the sun

JosephthroughApolloilluminatesPythagoras →
I. Joseph & Apollo

Joseph and Mary, like Pythagoras's parents, were also connected to prophetic appearances

II. Apollo & Pythagoras

Apollo is associated with the prophecy made about Pythagoras to his parents

JosephthroughEssenesilluminatesMysteries →
I. Joseph & Essenes

Joseph was known to be a respected figure within the Essene Order

II. Essenes & Mysteries

The Essenes practiced deep mysteries that were initiated into by Jesus

JosephthroughBethlehemilluminatesChrist →
I. Joseph & Bethlehem

Joseph was from Bethlehem, where Mary and Jesus are from as well

II. Bethlehem & Christ

Christ's birthplace, Bethlehem, marks the beginning of His mission and His divine journey

JosephthroughApolloilluminatesTriad →
I. Joseph & Apollo

Joseph and Mary, like Pythagoras's parents, were also connected to prophetic appearances

II. Apollo & Triad

Apollo is associated with the Triad and the principles of the Triad

JosephthroughMaryilluminatesAngels →
I. Joseph & Mary

Joseph and Mary were selected to raise Jesus and were part of the Essene Order

II. Mary & Angels

Angels are closely involved in the selection and preparation of Mary for the miraculous birth of Jesus

JosephthroughEssenesilluminatesMasonry →
I. Joseph & Essenes

Joseph was known to be a respected figure within the Essene Order

II. Essenes & Masonry

Masonry and the Essenes share a long historical connection, with Masonry adopting some rituals and beliefs from the Essenes

JosephthroughApolloilluminatesTable →
I. Joseph & Apollo

Joseph and Mary, like Pythagoras's parents, were also connected to prophetic appearances

II. Apollo & Table

Tables or altars made of gold were dedicated to Apollo and other superior gods, signifying their supremacy

JosephthroughApolloilluminatesHeart →
I. Joseph & Apollo

Joseph and Mary, like Pythagoras's parents, were also connected to prophetic appearances

II. Apollo & Heart

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

JosephthroughApolloilluminatesOrpheus →
I. Joseph & Apollo

Joseph and Mary, like Pythagoras's parents, were also connected to prophetic appearances

II. Apollo & Orpheus

Apollo, as Orpheus's father, represents the divine and perfect truth he symbolizes through his teachings