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

Magical Work

The process of performing a magical act or creating a desired outcome, heavily influenced by belief and action.

Concordance & Cross-References

Primary Correspondences & Figures

Nature→Substance

Nature, as a substance, is central to magical practices

Action→Concept

Magical work requires immediate and sustained action following belief

BeliefConcept

Magical work depends on the strength of belief

St. IgnatiusPerson

Performing the exercises of St. Ignatius leads to obtaining faith and achieving the Great Work

ExcitementSubstance

Exciement and magical practices are related, though their use is carefully controlled

The Astral Light is a source of magical knowledge and insight

Mediate Correspondences

Sympathetic Chains & Distant Affinities

Magical WorkthroughAstral LightilluminatesParacelsus →
I. Magical Work & Astral Light

The Astral Light is a source of magical knowledge and insight

II. Astral Light & Paracelsus

Paracelsus was aware of the circulation of astral currents and its potential for magical practices

Magical WorkthroughNatureilluminatesAlchemy →
I. Magical Work & Nature

Nature, as a substance, is central to magical practices

II. Nature & Alchemy

Alchemy occurs in nature, highlighting the sympathy of the natural processes described by alchemy.

Magical WorkthroughAstral LightilluminatesKabalah →
I. Magical Work & Astral Light

The Astral Light is a source of magical knowledge and insight

II. Astral Light & Kabalah

Kabalah provides the fundamental dogma for true astrology, which influences the Astral Light

Magical WorkthroughNatureilluminatesTruth →
I. Magical Work & Nature

Nature, as a substance, is central to magical practices

II. Nature & Truth

Nature being a principle in the Axiomata Hermetica, it is intertwined with the concept of truth

Magical WorkthroughNatureilluminatesPhilosophy →
I. Magical Work & Nature

Nature, as a substance, is central to magical practices

II. Nature & Philosophy

Philosophy and nature are interconnected, with nature being a subject of philosophical inquiry and philosophy guiding the understanding of nature.

Magical WorkthroughAstral LightilluminatesPentagram →
I. Magical Work & Astral Light

The Astral Light is a source of magical knowledge and insight

II. Astral Light & Pentagram

Through the Pentagram, spirits representing the Astral Light can be made available for observation

Magical WorkthroughAstral LightilluminatesEvocation →
I. Magical Work & Astral Light

The Astral Light is a source of magical knowledge and insight

II. Astral Light & Evocation

Evocation rituals take place within the Astral Light

Magical WorkthroughAstral LightilluminatesMagic →
I. Magical Work & Astral Light

The Astral Light is a source of magical knowledge and insight

II. Astral Light & Magic

The Astral Light is manipulated through magic, as described in the text

Magical WorkthroughAstral LightilluminatesBewitchment →
I. Magical Work & Astral Light

The Astral Light is a source of magical knowledge and insight

II. Astral Light & Bewitchment

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.

Magical WorkthroughAstral LightilluminatesWater →
I. Magical Work & Astral Light

The Astral Light is a source of magical knowledge and insight

II. Astral Light & Water

Water, in the elementary world, corresponds to the kabalistic woman, and the Astral Light, which is a universal seducer typified by the serpent of Genesis, may be affected by these elements.