Abbot TrithemiusPerson
Trithemius mentions that Transcendental Magic is seen as an usurpation of the priesthood by religious authorities.
Operative Magic
Operative Magic, also referred to as Transcendental Magic, is the practical application of magic to create tangible results; it is disapproved by established religions and cults.
Concordance & Cross-References
Primary Correspondences & Figures
Hieroglyphical CircleRitual
Hiero Glyphical Circles are essential to Operative Magic, allowing the magician to hold and influence spirits within the circle.
Ritual→Ritual
Operative Magic uses rituals to perform practical magic and influence spirits.
Mediate Correspondences
Sympathetic Chains & Distant Affinities
I. Operative Magic & Ritual
Operative Magic uses rituals to perform practical magic and influence spirits.
II. Ritual & Magic
The Ritual is part of a larger body of knowledge relating to Magic, including the use of the Pentagram
I. Operative Magic & Ritual
Operative Magic uses rituals to perform practical magic and influence spirits.
II. Ritual & Sabbath
Sabbath rituals were key in ancient initiation and magical gatherings
I. Operative Magic & Ritual
Operative Magic uses rituals to perform practical magic and influence spirits.
II. Ritual & Eliphas Levi
Eliphas Levi conducted a significant experiment involving the evocation of spirits using the Pentagram, as detailed in the Ritual. This magical experiment is documented in the texts related to Levi's work, highlighting his involvement in ritualistic practices within the broader context of his studies and experiments in the mystical and esoteric realm. The Ritual described serves as a framework for these operations, indicating that Levi’s magical experiments are closely wedded with specific ritualistic methods and symbols, particularly the use of the Pentagram. Eliphas Levi’s magical experiments involve the Ritual, as described in the text
I. Operative Magic & Ritual
Operative Magic uses rituals to perform practical magic and influence spirits.
II. Ritual & Apollonius Of Tyana
Apollonius of Tyana is known to have left a theory concerning the Ritual
I. Operative Magic & Ritual
Operative Magic uses rituals to perform practical magic and influence spirits.
II. Ritual & Magnetism
The Ritual explains how the union of will and mind can direct the phenomena of magnetism between two or more persons
I. Operative Magic & Ritual
Operative Magic uses rituals to perform practical magic and influence spirits.
II. Ritual & Zodiac
The zodiac and its constellations, embodied by signs like the Ram, are central to various religious and spiritual rituals, marking significant moments and events in human history.
I. Operative Magic & Ritual
Operative Magic uses rituals to perform practical magic and influence spirits.
II. Ritual & Lineage
The Ritual is a part of a lineage of magical knowledge and practices
I. Operative Magic & Ritual
Operative Magic uses rituals to perform practical magic and influence spirits.
II. Ritual & Power
Power and rituals are interconnected, with both involving divine processes and structures
I. Operative Magic & Abbot Trithemius
Trithemius mentions that Transcendental Magic is seen as an usurpation of the priesthood by religious authorities.
II. Abbot Trithemius & Ceremonial Magic
Abbot Trithemius provides explanations and insights into Ceremonial Magic in his work Steganography
I. Operative Magic & Ritual
Operative Magic uses rituals to perform practical magic and influence spirits.
II. Ritual & Devil-making Magic
RITUAL contains or involves DEVIL-MAKING MAGIC