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

Old Merchant

An eccentric character who retired from business to practice occult medicine for free out of Christian charity.

Concordance & Cross-References

Primary Correspondences & Figures

Both are practitioners of occult medicine, performing miracles and treating ailments using faith and substances.

Mediate Correspondences

Sympathetic Chains & Distant Affinities

Old MerchantthroughThaumaturgeilluminatesWill →
I. Old Merchant & Thaumaturge

Both are practitioners of occult medicine, performing miracles and treating ailments using faith and substances.

II. Thaumaturge & Will

The will of a thaumaturge is the foundation of their practice as it allows them to command and perform miracles

Old MerchantthroughThaumaturgeilluminatesAngels →
I. Old Merchant & Thaumaturge

Both are practitioners of occult medicine, performing miracles and treating ailments using faith and substances.

II. Thaumaturge & Angels

Angels can perform thaumaturgic miracles on earth as they are instruments of divine action

Old MerchantthroughThaumaturgeilluminatesHumanity →
I. Old Merchant & Thaumaturge

Both are practitioners of occult medicine, performing miracles and treating ailments using faith and substances.

II. Thaumaturge & Humanity

Humans have the power to perform thaumaturgy and create God in their image through their will

I. Old Merchant & Oil, Insufflations And Prayers

Old merchant used oil, insufflations and prayers as cures in his practice of occult medicine.

II. Oil, Insufflations And Prayers & Sister Jane-frances

Sister Jane-Frances uses these methods in her practice, demonstrating their effectiveness and the trust placed in them by the local community.

Old MerchantthroughOil, Insufflations And PrayersilluminatesOil →
I. Old Merchant & Oil, Insufflations And Prayers

Old merchant used oil, insufflations and prayers as cures in his practice of occult medicine.

II. Oil, Insufflations And Prayers & Oil

The practice encompasses multiple components including oil, insufflations, and prayers, all of which are integral parts of a therapeutic ritual. Oil serves as a specific component within this practice, often used in conjunction with insufflations and prayers, illustrating a holistic approach to treatment that integrates spiritual and physical elements. This comprehensive ritual aims to address both the physical and spiritual aspects of the individual's wellbeing, utilizing these distinct yet interconnected components to achieve a balanced therapeutic effect.

Old MerchantthroughOil, Insufflations And PrayersilluminatesTheriac
I. Old Merchant & Oil, Insufflations And Prayers

Old merchant used oil, insufflations and prayers as cures in his practice of occult medicine.

II. Oil, Insufflations And Prayers & Theriac

Both are methods of treatment used by the nuns and gardeners, while Theriac is described as a more traditional medication for comparison.

Old MerchantthroughOil, Insufflations And PrayersilluminatesPrayers
I. Old Merchant & Oil, Insufflations And Prayers

Old merchant used oil, insufflations and prayers as cures in his practice of occult medicine.

II. Oil, Insufflations And Prayers & Prayers

Prayers are a key element in the practice, where they seem to complement the use of oil and insufflations.