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

Miracles

Acts of performing on the Universal Agent to subject it to will, as a demonstration of divine human capability and understanding of the universe's mysteries.

Concordance & Cross-References

Primary Correspondences & Figures

Faith→Concept

Faith is the mechanism by which miracles are achieved in the thaumaturgic practice

Miracles, being supernatural phenomena, underpin the practice of Magical Works

Sylphs→Substance

Sylphs, due to their involvement in natural phenomena, are indirectly related to miracles and oracles, playing a role in the divine workings of nature.

Mediate Correspondences

Sympathetic Chains & Distant Affinities

MiraclesthroughSylphsilluminatesParacelsus →
I. Miracles & Sylphs

Sylphs, due to their involvement in natural phenomena, are indirectly related to miracles and oracles, playing a role in the divine workings of nature.

II. Sylphs & Paracelsus

Paracelsus disputed the notion of sylphs' existence, impacting their perception in later philosophical and scientific discourse.

MiraclesthroughSylphsilluminatesFire →
I. Miracles & Sylphs

Sylphs, due to their involvement in natural phenomena, are indirectly related to miracles and oracles, playing a role in the divine workings of nature.

II. Sylphs & Fire

Exorcism uses fire to command Sylphs

MiraclesthroughFaithilluminatesWater →
I. Miracles & Faith

Faith is the mechanism by which miracles are achieved in the thaumaturgic practice

II. Faith & Water

Water can be endowed with virtue through faith in the thaumaturge's practice

MiraclesthroughFaithilluminatesWill →
I. Miracles & Faith

Faith is the mechanism by which miracles are achieved in the thaumaturgic practice

II. Faith & Will

Faith and will are interlinked processes that work in tandem to form a cohesive chain, both in the context of belief systems and in the spiritual or collective realm. This chain not only solidifies a chain of belief and commitment but also serves to draw souls together into a united and interconnected group. In the creation and sustained growth of faith, it is the willing souls that come together through a circle of manifestation, contributing to the formation and strengthening of this interconnected chain. Faith and will are two key elements in the formation of a chain of belief and commitment

MiraclesthroughSylphsilluminatesAngels →
I. Miracles & Sylphs

Sylphs, due to their involvement in natural phenomena, are indirectly related to miracles and oracles, playing a role in the divine workings of nature.

II. Sylphs & Angels

ANGELS and SYLPHS are entities operating within the realm of natural spirits, with the angels playing a central part in managing and guiding their activities. According to the descriptions provided, angels are engaged in overseeing the operations of syphs and salamanders, ensuring that these spirits function harmoniously within the natural world. Both angels and syphs adhere to the laws of nature, with angels taking on the responsibility of ensuring their proper execution and guidance. This arrangement suggests a cohesive and interconnected system where the angels serve as the managerial and guiding force, while syphs adhere to the directives provided by their angelic overseers in the natural environment.

MiraclesthroughFaithilluminatesDivination →
I. Miracles & Faith

Faith is the mechanism by which miracles are achieved in the thaumaturgic practice

II. Faith & Divination

While divination and faith are in constant tension, they can be reconciled through analogy, understanding the sympathy of the finite and infinite realms

MiraclesthroughFaithilluminatesScience →
I. Miracles & Faith

Faith is the mechanism by which miracles are achieved in the thaumaturgic practice

II. Faith & Science

Science and faith can work in unison to restore ancient symbols and explain mysteries

MiraclesthroughSylphsilluminatesGnomes →
I. Miracles & Sylphs

Sylphs, due to their involvement in natural phenomena, are indirectly related to miracles and oracles, playing a role in the divine workings of nature.

II. Sylphs & Gnomes

Sylphs and gnomes had a conflict regarding the material universe, with gnomes attacking sylphs through the medium of physical matter, suggesting a rivalry.

MiraclesthroughFaithilluminatesChild →
I. Miracles & Faith

Faith is the mechanism by which miracles are achieved in the thaumaturgic practice

II. Faith & Child

The child's faith is expressed through belief and action

MiraclesthroughSylphsilluminatesSalamanders →
I. Miracles & Sylphs

Sylphs, due to their involvement in natural phenomena, are indirectly related to miracles and oracles, playing a role in the divine workings of nature.

II. Sylphs & Salamanders

Sylphs and salamanders are entities from the elemental kingdoms, specifically associated with the air and fire elements, respectively. These entities have been engaged in complex conflicts and battles in the physical realm, suggesting a contentious relationship between sylphs and salamanders. Despite their disagreements, sylphs and salamanders are grouped together, indicating a shared significance and possible cooperative dynamics in their respective elemental kingdoms. Salamanders of the fire element are grouped with sylphs of the air element in the elemental kingdoms