Elementary SpiritsConcept
Magi who successfully master and command elementary spirits gain control over them and can make them obey, but at the risk of moral and spiritual consequences.
Magus
MAGUS, an entity steeped in the arcane and supernatural, is a practitioner of advanced magic, often associated with the ability to harness and direct the Astral Light. They serve in a vital role, governing and using elementary spirits, carrying a grave responsibility. MAGUS is not merely a magician but a perfect initiate, capable of reading true impressions and penetrating hearts, reflecting their powerful and feared presence within the domain of divination and spiritual knowledge. MAGUS plays a critical role in forming the magnetic chain, leading the practical application of magic. As a sovereign of magical sciences, MAGUS never avenges, but instead focuses on performing their bound duty. This manifold role demonstrates the complex and significant position of MAGUS within the sphere of magical practices.
Concordance & Cross-References
Primary Correspondences & Figures
Astral Light→Substance
Magi are forbidden from being intoxicated or passing through passion by the Astral Light due to its nature as a serpent and a fire.
Ordeals Of Ancient InitiationRitual
Becoming a responsible Magus requires undergoing rigorous initiations, which can include various ordeals like crossing abysses, navigating storms, or surviving fires, to gain dominance over the elements, thus making use of elementary spirits. To become a master over the occult elements, a Magus must undergo the ordeals of ancient initiation, demonstrating physical and mental courage.
Divination→Concept
The perfect initiate, or Magus, embodies the practice of divination, highlighting its role in this spiritual and psychological field.
Positive Practice Of MagicRitual
A Magus is a practitioner of the positive practice of Magic, suggesting a strong relationship between the two concepts
ApologiumConcept
Justification for the use of magic can be seen in the practices of a Magus
Tarot→Substance
A Magus would possess the knowledge to fully understand and utilize the Tarot, but the common diviner (of the vulgar order) would not be as skilled as a Magus
Priests Of The ChurchPerson
Both figures play crucial roles in religious and spiritual practices, though the Magus is seen as a more powerful and feared initiate by the priests.
ColdnessConcept
Magus must balance his use of magnetic forces with a strategic use of "coldness," as represented by coquettism.>|4)
Mediate Correspondences
Sympathetic Chains & Distant Affinities
I. Magus & Tarot
A Magus would possess the knowledge to fully understand and utilize the Tarot, but the common diviner (of the vulgar order) would not be as skilled as a Magus
II. Tarot & Sun
The Tarot includes The Sun which represents spiritual illumination, truth, and the renewal of life
I. Magus & Astral Light
Magi are forbidden from being intoxicated or passing through passion by the Astral Light due to its nature as a serpent and a fire.
II. Astral Light & Paracelsus
Paracelsus was aware of the circulation of astral currents and its potential for magical practices
I. Magus & Tarot
A Magus would possess the knowledge to fully understand and utilize the Tarot, but the common diviner (of the vulgar order) would not be as skilled as a Magus
II. Tarot & Pantacle
The Pantacle, a ritual symbol, is part of the Tarot, which contains kabalistic alphabets and symbols used in magical practices.
I. Magus & Tarot
A Magus would possess the knowledge to fully understand and utilize the Tarot, but the common diviner (of the vulgar order) would not be as skilled as a Magus
II. Tarot & Alchemy
TAROT and ALCHEMY are interconnected in the works of individuals like Papus, who utilize the Tarot as a tool to apply alchemical principles in his occult teachings. Both the Tarot and Alchemy are recognized as symbols and systems that seek deeper metaphysical and psychological truths. These disciplines are related through their esoteric and symbolic nature, with the Tarot often seen as a symbolic system parallel to Alchemy, both aiming to explore the same profound dimensions of reality. Through the lens of Papus, the Tarot becomes a means to translate and apply the concepts of Alchemy into a more accessible and intuitive framework, emphasizing their shared pursuit of understanding the nature of the universe and the human psyche. Alchemy and Tarot are both practices associated with ancient mysticism and transmutation
I. Magus & Astral Light
Magi are forbidden from being intoxicated or passing through passion by the Astral Light due to its nature as a serpent and a fire.
II. Astral Light & Kabalah
Kabalah provides the fundamental dogma for true astrology, which influences the Astral Light
I. Magus & Tarot
A Magus would possess the knowledge to fully understand and utilize the Tarot, but the common diviner (of the vulgar order) would not be as skilled as a Magus
II. Tarot & Astrology
The Tarot was used by Etteilla to apply astrological principles in divination.> Astrology is seen as a parallel system to the Tarot, both dealing with human consciousness and relations to celestial bodies, and thus is related to the Tarot in the context of understanding deeper metaphysical truths.
I. Magus & Astral Light
Magi are forbidden from being intoxicated or passing through passion by the Astral Light due to its nature as a serpent and a fire.
II. Astral Light & Philosophy
The Astral Light, as a substance, serves as the basis for philosophical contemplation and reflection, integral to understanding divination
I. Magus & Astral Light
Magi are forbidden from being intoxicated or passing through passion by the Astral Light due to its nature as a serpent and a fire.
II. Astral Light & Pentagram
Through the Pentagram, spirits representing the Astral Light can be made available for observation
I. Magus & Tarot
A Magus would possess the knowledge to fully understand and utilize the Tarot, but the common diviner (of the vulgar order) would not be as skilled as a Magus
II. Tarot & Moon
The Moon card is directly linked to the divine tears of Isis, symbolizing the Moon's nurturing and life-giving qualities in Gebelin's interpretation. The Tarot includes The Moon which symbolizes illusion, the subconscious, and the path of the subconscious mind
I. Magus & Astral Light
Magi are forbidden from being intoxicated or passing through passion by the Astral Light due to its nature as a serpent and a fire.
II. Astral Light & Evocation
Evocation rituals take place within the Astral Light