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

Men

Mankind, in the context of Hermetic philosophy, is considered in the scope of the principles discussed, such as the fluctuating states of mind and the ability to transform

Concordance & Cross-References

Primary Correspondences & Figures

Humans, or Men, can achieve Self-Mastery through the application and understanding of the Hermetic principles, as illustrated by the mastery of Hermetic Masters

Humans, or Men, are subjects of the principles of Polarity, Rhythm, and other Hermetic concepts, as illustrated by paradoxes

Mediate Correspondences

Sympathetic Chains & Distant Affinities

MenthroughSelf-masteryilluminatesMatter →
I. Men & Self-mastery

Humans, or Men, can achieve Self-Mastery through the application and understanding of the Hermetic principles, as illustrated by the mastery of Hermetic Masters

II. Self-mastery & Matter

Matter, like Energy, can be affected by the principles of Self-Mastery, reflecting the potential for controlling and transforming physical states

MenthroughSelf-masteryilluminatesWill →
I. Men & Self-mastery

Humans, or Men, can achieve Self-Mastery through the application and understanding of the Hermetic principles, as illustrated by the mastery of Hermetic Masters

II. Self-mastery & Will

Self-Mastery is the practice of using the Will to achieve mental poise and control, as demonstrated by Hermetic Masters The Will is a key aspect of Self-Mastery, enabling the individual to exert control over their own mental states and actions

MenthroughSelf-masteryilluminatesMaster →
I. Men & Self-mastery

Humans, or Men, can achieve Self-Mastery through the application and understanding of the Hermetic principles, as illustrated by the mastery of Hermetic Masters

II. Self-mastery & Master

Masters exemplify self-mastery, which is the ability to overcome the swings of the mental pendulum.

MenthroughSelf-masteryilluminatesMind →
I. Men & Self-mastery

Humans, or Men, can achieve Self-Mastery through the application and understanding of the Hermetic principles, as illustrated by the mastery of Hermetic Masters

II. Self-mastery & Mind

The Mind, as a subject of Hermetic philosophy, can be affected by the principles of Self-Mastery, reflecting the potential for mental control and poise

MenthroughParradoxesilluminatesPolarity →
I. Men & Parradoxes

Humans, or Men, are subjects of the principles of Polarity, Rhythm, and other Hermetic concepts, as illustrated by paradoxes

II. Parradoxes & Polarity

Paradoxes, as examples, demonstrate the nature of duality and transformation explained by the Principle of Polarity

MenthroughParradoxesilluminatesCause And Effect →
I. Men & Parradoxes

Humans, or Men, are subjects of the principles of Polarity, Rhythm, and other Hermetic concepts, as illustrated by paradoxes

II. Parradoxes & Cause And Effect

Paradoxes, as manifestations of the principles discussed, demonstrate the application of the Principle of Cause and Effect in understanding complex phenomena

MenthroughSelf-masteryilluminatesMental Alchemy →
I. Men & Self-mastery

Humans, or Men, can achieve Self-Mastery through the application and understanding of the Hermetic principles, as illustrated by the mastery of Hermetic Masters

II. Self-mastery & Mental Alchemy

Mental Alchemy, a practice that involves controlling the mind, is an advanced application of Self-Mastery, reflecting the potential for controlling one's mental state

MenthroughSelf-masteryilluminatesEnergy →
I. Men & Self-mastery

Humans, or Men, can achieve Self-Mastery through the application and understanding of the Hermetic principles, as illustrated by the mastery of Hermetic Masters

II. Self-mastery & Energy

Energy, as an aspect of the Hermetic principles, can be influenced by Self-Mastery, reflecting the potential for controlling and transforming underlying energy states

I. Men & Self-mastery

Humans, or Men, can achieve Self-Mastery through the application and understanding of the Hermetic principles, as illustrated by the mastery of Hermetic Masters

II. Self-mastery & Hermetic Masters

Hermetic Masters have attained a high degree of Self-Mastery, allowing them to use their Will with great precision

MenthroughSelf-masteryilluminatesAnimals →
I. Men & Self-mastery

Humans, or Men, can achieve Self-Mastery through the application and understanding of the Hermetic principles, as illustrated by the mastery of Hermetic Masters

II. Self-mastery & Animals

Although not actively practicing Self-Mastery, Animals, like Humans, are subject to the principles discussed, and can potentially benefit from their understanding and application