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

Mortal Sins

Mortal sins are actions that cause physical death or lead to spiritual death through pride, lust, adultery, envy, or ambition.

Concordance & Cross-References

Primary Correspondences & Figures

Pride→Concept

Pride is identified as a form of mortal sin that leads to physical and spiritual death.

Wisdom→Concept

Wisdom is described as a preserver and prolonger of life, counteracting the effects of mortal sins.

AdulteryConcept

Adultery is identified as a form of mortal sin that leads to physical death.

AngerConcept

Anger and envy are factors in the concept of mortal sins, indicating that they are considered harmful influences on life.

ChangeConcept

Change is a recurring theme that counters the negative effects of mortal sins, highlighting a conceptual relationship.

Fallen AmbitionConcept

Falling from ambition is described as a result of sin, suggesting it is associated with the concept of mortality and death.

Mediate Correspondences

Sympathetic Chains & Distant Affinities

Mortal SinsthroughChangeilluminatesSpirit →
I. Mortal Sins & Change

Change is a recurring theme that counters the negative effects of mortal sins, highlighting a conceptual relationship.

II. Change & Spirit

Spirit is a concept that endures beyond physical change, suggesting an eternal component in the life cycle.

Mortal SinsthroughAngerilluminatesFire →
I. Mortal Sins & Anger

Anger and envy are factors in the concept of mortal sins, indicating that they are considered harmful influences on life.

II. Anger & Fire

Anger is associated with the element of fire and the letter ע (O)

Mortal SinsthroughWisdomilluminatesTruth →
I. Mortal Sins & Wisdom

Wisdom is described as a preserver and prolonger of life, counteracting the effects of mortal sins.

II. Wisdom & Truth

Wisdom, represented by the diamond, emerges from living in the truth, a core concept for Rosicrucians

Mortal SinsthroughChangeilluminatesMatter →
I. Mortal Sins & Change

Change is a recurring theme that counters the negative effects of mortal sins, highlighting a conceptual relationship.

II. Change & Matter

Matter is a component in the cycle of life and death, undergoing constant transformation.

Mortal SinsthroughWisdomilluminatesPhilosophical Stone →
I. Mortal Sins & Wisdom

Wisdom is described as a preserver and prolonger of life, counteracting the effects of mortal sins.

II. Wisdom & Philosophical Stone

The Philosophical Stone promises wisdom to those who seek it through understanding the Absolute

Mortal SinsthroughChangeilluminatesResurrection →
I. Mortal Sins & Change

Change is a recurring theme that counters the negative effects of mortal sins, highlighting a conceptual relationship.

II. Change & Resurrection

Resurrection is a form of change that occurs beyond the physical cycle, underlining a deep conceptual relationship.

Mortal SinsthroughPrideilluminatesLove →
I. Mortal Sins & Pride

Pride is identified as a form of mortal sin that leads to physical and spiritual death.

II. Pride & Love

Pride is conquered by love, symbolizing the balance between arrogance and humility

Mortal SinsthroughAngerilluminatesMarat →
I. Mortal Sins & Anger

Anger and envy are factors in the concept of mortal sins, indicating that they are considered harmful influences on life.

II. Anger & Marat

Anger and envy were key in Marat's assassination, establishing a direct relationship between Marat and his emotions of anger and envy.

Mortal SinsthroughWisdomilluminatesSupreme Mind →
I. Mortal Sins & Wisdom

Wisdom is described as a preserver and prolonger of life, counteracting the effects of mortal sins.

II. Wisdom & Supreme Mind

Chochmah, or Wisdom, is a Sephiroth emanating from the Supreme Mind, representing abstract principles of creativity and intelligence

Mortal SinsthroughWisdomilluminatesReason →
I. Mortal Sins & Wisdom

Wisdom is described as a preserver and prolonger of life, counteracting the effects of mortal sins.

II. Wisdom & Reason

Wisdom is based on reasonable affirmation and non-hypothetical belief.