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

Luminous Pentagram

The pentagram symbolizes the incarnation of the sovereign sun in human form and radiates on an astronomical cross

Concordance & Cross-References

Primary Correspondences & Figures

ABRAXAS is symbolized by the luminous pentagram, a key alchemical symbol

The luminous pentagram represents the sovereign intelligence of light embodied by the winged dragon

Mediate Correspondences

Sympathetic Chains & Distant Affinities

Luminous PentagramthroughAbraxasilluminatesPythagoras →
I. Luminous Pentagram & Abraxas

ABRAXAS is symbolized by the luminous pentagram, a key alchemical symbol

II. Abraxas & Pythagoras

Abraxas, a Gnostic pantheos, is explained using a system closely related to the Pythagorean theory of number, suggesting a connection between the two.

Luminous PentagramthroughAbraxasilluminatesDemiurgus →
I. Luminous Pentagram & Abraxas

ABRAXAS is symbolized by the luminous pentagram, a key alchemical symbol

II. Abraxas & Demiurgus

The concept of Abraxas was created by Basilides and used to describe the Demiurgus, the creator of the lower worlds

Luminous PentagramthroughWinged DragonilluminatesLividus →
I. Luminous Pentagram & Winged Dragon

The luminous pentagram represents the sovereign intelligence of light embodied by the winged dragon

II. Winged Dragon & Lividus

The winged dragon, symbol of the sovereign intelligence, represents the essence of LIVIDUS's work

Luminous PentagramthroughAbraxasilluminatesBasilides →
I. Luminous Pentagram & Abraxas

ABRAXAS is symbolized by the luminous pentagram, a key alchemical symbol

II. Abraxas & Basilides

Basilides formulated the concept of Abraxas, a composite symbol representing the Supreme Being