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

Mystics

A group of individuals who pursue spiritual devotion and illumination through a sense of inner urge, resulting in both knowledge and spiritual enlightenment Mystics are grouped together as a contrast to the "learned" thinkers

Concordance & Cross-References

Primary Correspondences & Figures

SuicideConcept

The mystics of Eleusis warned against suicide, seeing it as a violation of the spirit's journey and a failure to use life's opportunities for spiritual growth.

Throne Of NaamahLineage

The throne of Naamah, a figure from Greek mythology, symbolizes the power and authority of the mystics in the spiritual realm.

OcclutistsRitual

Both groups are part of the same class and represent different approaches to attaining spiritual knowledge

HappinessConcept

Mystics and saints are contrasted with materialistic philosophers, both aiming for happiness

Rozicrucian FellowshipOrganization

The fellowship aims to guide mystics in the safe use of their spiritual faculties

Death→Concept

Mystics too may face the same problem of death, but their pursuit of divine knowledge may lead to a safer transition

Shepherd Of The Spiritual TruthConcept

The shepherd also guides mystics, offering wisdom and enlightenment

Speech And EpistemologyConcept

Mystics seek knowledge through devotion and action, part of the intellectual faculties developed

Christ→Person

Christ embodies the spiritual journey and devotion that mystics emulate

Sansara VibrationConcept

The spiritual vibration affects mystics and their path to enlightenment

Mediate Correspondences

Sympathetic Chains & Distant Affinities

MysticsthroughDeathilluminatesTarot →
I. Mystics & Death

Mystics too may face the same problem of death, but their pursuit of divine knowledge may lead to a safer transition

II. Death & Tarot

The Tarot includes Death symbolizing the transformative cycle of nature from one state to another

MysticsthroughPhilosophical PowerilluminatesAlchemy →
I. Mystics & Philosophical Power

Mystics and ancient philosophers both seek to attain philosophical power

II. Philosophical Power & Alchemy

Philosophical Power is central to achieving the goals of alchemy through wisdom and transformation

MysticsthroughDeathilluminatesSpirit →
I. Mystics & Death

Mystics too may face the same problem of death, but their pursuit of divine knowledge may lead to a safer transition

II. Death & Spirit

Death signifies the end of a Spirit's current life and its transition to another realm or possibly a new life SPIRIT and DEATH are interconnected concepts in this framework, with death signifying the transition of the SPIRIT to another realm. The SPIRIT's experiences and journey through life are seen as preparatory steps for this natural termination of the life cycle. Upon death, the SPIRIT undergoes a transition, moving on to an alternative existence. This comprehensive summary integrates both the classical literature, aligning them into a cohesive narrative that highlights the relationship between SPIRIT and DEATH.

MysticsthroughPhilosophical PowerilluminatesPhilosophy →
I. Mystics & Philosophical Power

Mystics and ancient philosophers both seek to attain philosophical power

II. Philosophical Power & Philosophy

Philosophical power is a result of living the philosophic life and adhering to philosophy in the broadest sense

MysticsthroughDeathilluminatesDuad →
I. Mystics & Death

Mystics too may face the same problem of death, but their pursuit of divine knowledge may lead to a safer transition

II. Death & Duad

Death is a symbolic attribute of the Duad, representing the end and cessation

MysticsthroughDeathilluminatesAll →
I. Mystics & Death

Mystics too may face the same problem of death, but their pursuit of divine knowledge may lead to a safer transition

II. Death & All

Death is seen as a relative concept within the context of The All, representing a transformation to a new state of existence, rather than an endpoint, reflecting the infinite nature of existence and the ongoing cycle of creation and transformation.

MysticsthroughDeathilluminatesMohammed →
I. Mystics & Death

Mystics too may face the same problem of death, but their pursuit of divine knowledge may lead to a safer transition

II. Death & Mohammed

Mohammed's final moments and death are described, marking the end of his life and leadership

MysticsthroughDeathilluminatesBewitchment →
I. Mystics & Death

Mystics too may face the same problem of death, but their pursuit of divine knowledge may lead to a safer transition

II. Death & Bewitchment

Death can be caused by the love or hate of certain people, indicating that bewitchment by these means can have dire consequences.

MysticsthroughPhilosophical PowerilluminatesMercury →
I. Mystics & Philosophical Power

Mystics and ancient philosophers both seek to attain philosophical power

II. Philosophical Power & Mercury

Mercury contributes personal application and skill to the Philosophical Power, enhancing it with active effort

MysticsthroughChristilluminatesChiram →
I. Mystics & Christ

Christ embodies the spiritual journey and devotion that mystics emulate

II. Christ & Chiram

CHiram is often seen as a symbol of Christ, representing rebirth, sacrifice, and spiritual redemption