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

Marriage

Marriage, an entity symbolizing a legal and social union between two people, involves the exchange of vows and ceremonies that bind an individual to their partner and their family. In many religious contexts, marriage is also regarded as a sacrament associated with the angel of Venus, representing works of love and purification within human relationships. From a philosophical and spiritual perspective, marriage is often interpreted as the union of two opposite polarities, reflecting either a path to individual completeness or the reuniting of souls that have been disconnected. This comprehensive understanding of marriage encapsulates its legal, social, religious, and spiritual dimensions, highlighting its significance in fostering bonds and promoting the purification and completeness of human relationships.

Concordance & Cross-References

Primary Correspondences & Figures

Venus→Concept

Marriage is governed by Venus, representing works of love and compassion, aligning with Venus' role in human relationships and divinity.

Marriage is a part of family life that binds the spirit to the physical plane, making it harder to leave Earth early.

Lovers→Ritual

The Lovers can symbolize the start of marriage and the journey of romantic commitment

Full FaceConcept

The Full Face and Lovers can both be seen as symbols of marriage and commitment

The Emperor is often associated with the concept of marriage and domestic life

The High Priestess can be seen as a spiritual and moral guide in marriage

The Chariot can symbolize the journey towards marriage and partnership

Fortitude can be seen as a support for marital virtues and stability

Duad→Concept

Marriage is a symbolic attribute of the Duad, representing the union and partnership

The High Priest can be seen as a spiritual guide in marriage and family life

Heaven→Concept

Marriage symbolically brings the individual from Earth to Heaven, completing their journey of enlightenment

The High Priest can be seen as a spiritual guide in marriage and family life

ImprudentConcept

Marriage may be affected by the im prudent actions of the Querent, indicating risks or consequences

Androgenic Scorpio-virgoConcept

The concept of androgenic division influences the ritual of marriage, suggesting a cosmic origin for the practice

Mediate Correspondences

Sympathetic Chains & Distant Affinities

MarriagethroughVenusilluminatesSun →
I. Marriage & Venus

Marriage is governed by Venus, representing works of love and compassion, aligning with Venus' role in human relationships and divinity.

II. Venus & Sun

THE SUN's rays are received differently by each planet, affecting the entities on Venus Venus, the planet of love and beauty, has a celestial significance linked to the sun.

MarriagethroughLoversilluminatesTarot →
I. Marriage & Lovers

The Lovers can symbolize the start of marriage and the journey of romantic commitment

II. Lovers & Tarot

The Tarot includes The Lovers card which emphasizes harmony and balance on the spiritual path

MarriagethroughLiving A Long LifeilluminatesSpirit →
I. Marriage & Living A Long Life

Marriage is a part of family life that binds the spirit to the physical plane, making it harder to leave Earth early.

II. Living A Long Life & Spirit

The spirit benefits from a long life, as it can gather rich experiences and learn important lessons for future existences.

MarriagethroughHeavenilluminatesFire →
I. Marriage & Heaven

Marriage symbolically brings the individual from Earth to Heaven, completing their journey of enlightenment

II. Heaven & Fire

(Heaven was created from the fire element as per Chapter 4)

MarriagethroughVenusilluminatesAstrology →
I. Marriage & Venus

Marriage is governed by Venus, representing works of love and compassion, aligning with Venus' role in human relationships and divinity.

II. Venus & Astrology

ASTROLOGY, as a celestial influence, relates to planets like Venus, which affect the development of tendencies in individuals

MarriagethroughLiving A Long LifeilluminatesDeath →
I. Marriage & Living A Long Life

Marriage is a part of family life that binds the spirit to the physical plane, making it harder to leave Earth early.

II. Living A Long Life & Death

While a long life is desirable for spiritual growth, death can come at any time, emphasizing the importance of using life fully.

MarriagethroughHigh PriestessilluminatesMagician →
I. Marriage & High Priestess

The High Priestess can be seen as a spiritual and moral guide in marriage

II. High Priestess & Magician

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.

MarriagethroughVenusilluminatesMercury →
I. Marriage & Venus

Marriage is governed by Venus, representing works of love and compassion, aligning with Venus' role in human relationships and divinity.

II. Venus & Mercury

Mercury, with its role in distribution, is contrasted with Venus, the benefic in its ability to symbolize love and relationship

MarriagethroughDuadilluminatesTriad →
I. Marriage & Duad

Marriage is a symbolic attribute of the Duad, representing the union and partnership

II. Duad & Triad

DUAD and TRIAD are significant entities within the context provided, symbolizing stages of knowledge and unity. The Duad is introduced as a symbol of ignorance, known for generating wisdom through the experience of separateness. This suggests that the Duad represents a foundational element that initially separates or divides, fostering a sense of individuality and thereby paving the way for the acquisition of wisdom. The Duad serves as a precursor to the Triad, acting as a bridge from a state of separation and ignorance to unity and understanding. The Triad, while not described in detail, is presented as the culmination of the Duadic process, indicating a shift from dualistic to unified states of awareness. This transition from the Duad to the Triad illustrates the idea that the experience of duality and separation is necessary and beneficial for the ultimate realization of unity and wisdom.

MarriagethroughDuadilluminatesMatter →
I. Marriage & Duad

Marriage is a symbolic attribute of the Duad, representing the union and partnership

II. Duad & Matter

Matter is a symbolic attribute of the Duad, representing the physical and substantial nature