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

Noah

Noah, a biblical figure central to various spiritual and religious narratives, is described as a pivotal character involved in the repopulation of planets at the beginning of each world period, indicating his role in cyclical cosmic events. According to records, Noah was blessed on the fourteenth day of the moon, a significant date associated with visions and longevity for his children, suggesting a connection to enlightenment and spiritual legacy.

Noah's character is also seen through the lens of early Church fathers, who viewed him as a typological figure representing Christ, emphasizing his just nature and the salvific symbolism of his ark. The ark is likened to the saving power of baptism and the cross, reflecting the broader interpretive traditions that see Noah's story as a foreshadowing of Christ's salvific work. Noah is portrayed as an intermediary in the transmission of Qabbalistic knowledge, connecting the dots between ancient figures like Adam and subsequent religious figures such as Abraham.

In the narrative of the flood, Noah is celebrated as a symbol of survival and salvation, navigating disasters and emerging victorious, whether natural or divine. His act of taking a symbolic tree and planting it on Mount Lebanon demonstrates his role in restoring order and hope, reinforcing the themes of resilience and redemption associated with his story. Noah's daily prayers before the body of Adam, considered a phallic symbol, also highlights the complex symbolism and cultural significance attributed to his character across different traditions and interpretations.

Noah is a manifold figure whose story has been interpreted and understood in various ways across religious and spiritual contexts, from a historical figure to a typology of Christ and an intermediary of wisdom, consistently symbolizing survival and salvation.

Concordance & Cross-References

Primary Correspondences & Figures

Body Of AdamSubstance

Noah prayed before the body of Adam daily, which was a phallic symbol.

Adam→Person

Adam's wisdom was passed on to Noah, who continued the tradition of Qabbalistic teachings

Abraham→Lineage

Noah, in turn, passed on Qabbalistic knowledge to Abraham, establishing a crucial link in the lineage of wisdom. This transmission of ancient knowledge connects the two figures, showcasing the ongoing tradition of wisdom and spiritual teachings that span from Noah to Abraham. Both descriptions emphasize the role of Noah as the teacher and Abraham as the recipient, forming a cohesive narrative of intergenerational knowledge transfer within the domain of Qabbalistic wisdom.

Garden Of EdenConcept

Noah took the symbolic tree onto the Ark after it had grown from the seeds.

Christ→Person

Noah is used as a symbol to typify Christ, emphasizing his just nature and the similarities in their attributes, especially in terms of the ark and its symbolism

AtlantisLineage

Noah-like figures symbolize the survival and migration of Atlanteans after their land sank

AleimRitual

Aleim are described in the text as creating man from their own shadows, similar to how Noah's ark symbolizes the Holy Catholic Church

Isis→Concept

Noah is a historical figure in the concept of cosmic allegories, from which Isis and Osiris could be derived, as they are part of the symbolical language of ancient art and myth.

Mediate Correspondences

Sympathetic Chains & Distant Affinities

NoahthroughIsisilluminatesSun →
I. Noah & Isis

Noah is a historical figure in the concept of cosmic allegories, from which Isis and Osiris could be derived, as they are part of the symbolical language of ancient art and myth.

II. Isis & Sun

Isis, as the solar virgin, is associated with the sun and its luminosity SUN and ISIS, two entities deeply rooted in Egyptian mythology, are interwoven in various mythological descriptions. ISIS, an Egyptian solar deity, is particularly noted as the mother of solar energy, highlighting her essential part in the sun's manifestation and cosmic significance. The entities SUN and ISIS are frequently associated in mythological contexts, suggesting a close connection and shared symbolism. These descriptions paint a picture of SUN and ISIS as pivotal figures in the Egyptian pantheon, with SUN representing the physical phenomenon of the sun, and ISIS embodying the spiritual and mythic aspects of solar energy. Their interconnection demonstrates the deep spiritual and philosophical importance of the sun in ancient Egyptian beliefs and culture.

NoahthroughIsisilluminatesTarot →
I. Noah & Isis

Noah is a historical figure in the concept of cosmic allegories, from which Isis and Osiris could be derived, as they are part of the symbolical language of ancient art and myth.

II. Isis & Tarot

The three of cups shows the figure of Isis, and therefore is part of Tarot symbolism.

NoahthroughChristilluminatesAlchemy →
I. Noah & Christ

Noah is used as a symbol to typify Christ, emphasizing his just nature and the similarities in their attributes, especially in terms of the ark and its symbolism

II. Christ & Alchemy

The Christly intellect in alchemy represents the true light overcoming the false light of Lucifer

NoahthroughIsisilluminatesPythagoras →
I. Noah & Isis

Noah is a historical figure in the concept of cosmic allegories, from which Isis and Osiris could be derived, as they are part of the symbolical language of ancient art and myth.

II. Isis & Pythagoras

Pythagoras incorporated Egyptian teachings, particularly those of Isis, into his philosophical work

NoahthroughAdamilluminatesKabalah →
I. Noah & Adam

Adam's wisdom was passed on to Noah, who continued the tradition of Qabbalistic teachings

II. Adam & Kabalah

Similarly to Eve, the concept of Adam is also explored in Kabalah, often linked to divine creation and human origins.

NoahthroughAdamilluminatesAstral Light →
I. Noah & Adam

Adam's wisdom was passed on to Noah, who continued the tradition of Qabbalistic teachings

II. Adam & Astral Light

Adam's disobedience and the mark left on the Astral Light are explained

NoahthroughAdamilluminatesFiruzabad →
I. Noah & Adam

Adam's wisdom was passed on to Noah, who continued the tradition of Qabbalistic teachings

II. Adam & Firuzabad

Firuzabad, though not directly named, is implied as a location in a story about Adam's exile.

NoahthroughAdamilluminatesFreemasonry →
I. Noah & Adam

Adam's wisdom was passed on to Noah, who continued the tradition of Qabbalistic teachings

II. Adam & Freemasonry

Adam is mentioned as having forewarned his descendants about the destruction, emphasizing the preservation of knowledge in Freemasonic tradition.

NoahthroughChristilluminatesChiram →
I. Noah & Christ

Noah is used as a symbol to typify Christ, emphasizing his just nature and the similarities in their attributes, especially in terms of the ark and its symbolism

II. Christ & Chiram

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

NoahthroughChristilluminatesAngels →
I. Noah & Christ

Noah is used as a symbol to typify Christ, emphasizing his just nature and the similarities in their attributes, especially in terms of the ark and its symbolism

II. Christ & Angels

Angels are messengers of Christ, representing divine protection, wisdom, and order in spiritual practices, often acting as intermediaries between God and humanity