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

Ob

OB, a concept deeply rooted in magical and cosmic theories, represents a fundamental aspect of the Universal Agent. This entity is associated with the passive force embodied by the serpent and signifies reception and form within the esoteric domain. OB's significance extends beyond a singular passive force, as it also symbolizes active and passive forces, showcasing a dual nature. It is closely tied to the manifestation of light and gold, highlighting its transformative and illuminating qualities in both symbolic and potentially material contexts. OB is inherently related to itself as it represents the passive force in the universe. It is a fundamental concept that explains the creation and existence of visible forms and the balance of the universe.

Concordance & Cross-References

Primary Correspondences & Figures

Aour→Concept

Ob is a manifestation of AOUR, the full expression of the power

OdSubstance

OD and OB are concepts related through the Universal Agent, representing the active and passive forces in the universe. Together, they are essential for the creation and maintenance of visible forms and the balance of the universe.

Mediate Correspondences

Sympathetic Chains & Distant Affinities

ObthroughOdilluminatesAstral Light →
I. Ob & Od

OD and OB are concepts related through the Universal Agent, representing the active and passive forces in the universe. Together, they are essential for the creation and maintenance of visible forms and the balance of the universe.

II. Od & Astral Light

OD and Astral Light are synonymous magical forces used in the context of alchemy, specifically in the practice known as the Great Work. Both terms represent the universal magical power that drives the transformation processes in alchemical experiments. According to the descriptions provided, these forces are igneous in nature, signifying their spiritual and transformative characteristics, and are integral to the alchemical process as the primary motor that facilitates the Great Work.

ObthroughAourilluminatesAntique Worships
I. Ob & Aour

Ob is a manifestation of AOUR, the full expression of the power

II. Aour & Antique Worships

Antique worships form the basis for understanding AOUR and its symbols