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

Nine Beliefs

The Tarot also represents the nine beliefs of the Jewish religion, symbolizing the path to spiritual understanding

Concordance & Cross-References

Primary Correspondences & Figures

God→Concept

The beliefs of the Tarot mirror the divine order and wisdom, connecting them directly to God and divine teachings.

Nine→Substance

The number nine corresponds to the nine beliefs represented in the Tarot.

Mediate Correspondences

Sympathetic Chains & Distant Affinities

Nine BeliefsthroughGodilluminatesAlchemy →
I. Nine Beliefs & God

The beliefs of the Tarot mirror the divine order and wisdom, connecting them directly to God and divine teachings.

II. God & Alchemy

The transformations in alchemy are seen as divine actions, manifesting God's essence through growth and expansion.

Nine BeliefsthroughGodilluminatesMysteries →
I. Nine Beliefs & God

The beliefs of the Tarot mirror the divine order and wisdom, connecting them directly to God and divine teachings.

II. God & Mysteries

Mysteries offer a path to understanding and embracing the true nature of God, which guides the soul.

Nine BeliefsthroughGodilluminatesSpirit →
I. Nine Beliefs & God

The beliefs of the Tarot mirror the divine order and wisdom, connecting them directly to God and divine teachings.

II. God & Spirit

God represents the ultimate goal and source of divine powers.

Nine BeliefsthroughGodilluminatesFire →
I. Nine Beliefs & God

The beliefs of the Tarot mirror the divine order and wisdom, connecting them directly to God and divine teachings.

II. God & Fire

(GOD created fire from the letter Shin as per Chapter 10)

Nine BeliefsthroughGodilluminatesMohammed →
I. Nine Beliefs & God

The beliefs of the Tarot mirror the divine order and wisdom, connecting them directly to God and divine teachings.

II. God & Mohammed

GOD revealed the Koran to Mohammed through Gabriel

Nine BeliefsthroughGodilluminatesWater →
I. Nine Beliefs & God

The beliefs of the Tarot mirror the divine order and wisdom, connecting them directly to God and divine teachings.

II. God & Water

(GOD created water from the letter Mem as per Chapter 10)

Nine BeliefsthroughGodilluminatesAir →
I. Nine Beliefs & God

The beliefs of the Tarot mirror the divine order and wisdom, connecting them directly to God and divine teachings.

II. God & Air

(GOD created air from the letter Aleph as per Chapter 10)

Nine BeliefsthroughGodilluminatesDevil →
I. Nine Beliefs & God

The beliefs of the Tarot mirror the divine order and wisdom, connecting them directly to God and divine teachings.

II. God & Devil

The devil is an angel cast out of heaven for wanting divinity, contrasting with the character of God

Nine BeliefsthroughGodilluminatesAristotle →
I. Nine Beliefs & God

The beliefs of the Tarot mirror the divine order and wisdom, connecting them directly to God and divine teachings.

II. God & Aristotle

Aristotle, the renowned Greek philosopher, elucidates the concept of God within his philosophical framework. According to his definitions, God is portrayed as the "First Mover," a concept that refers to the ultimate cause of motion in the universe, setting into motion all other elements without itself being moved. God is also described by Aristotle as the "Best of beings," signifying the supreme entity whose nature is perfect and ultimate in the hierarchy of existence. God is characterized as an "immovable Substance," an ontological term highlighting the stability and permanence of this divine being. This characterization of God as both the source of motion and the highest being reflects Aristotle’s understanding of the cosmos and its underlying principles. The term "motion" in this context encompasses not just physical movement but any kind of activity or change. Aristotle’s definition of God, thus, encompasses a being of static rest yet capable of initiating all movement and change. This dual characteristic—being immovable itself but the motor of all things—demonstrates the paradoxical yet unified nature of the divine according to Aristotle’s philosophy. Similarly, the description of being "immovable" and "the Best of beings" aligns with his broader assertions about the nature of existence and the divine, where God is conceived not only as the most perfect and desirable of beings but also as the absolute and unchanging principle of the universe.

Nine BeliefsthroughGodilluminatesEsoteric Writings →
I. Nine Beliefs & God

The beliefs of the Tarot mirror the divine order and wisdom, connecting them directly to God and divine teachings.

II. God & Esoteric Writings

Esoteric writings mention Gods, adding to the body of knowledge on spiritual beings.