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

Orphanim

The Orphanim are a hierarchy of angels in Kabbalistic tradition, representing a spiritual concept. Orphanim are the Cherubim, Orphanim, the Wheels, derived from C 2

Concordance & Cross-References

Primary Correspondences & Figures

C 2Substance

Orphanim are derived from C 2, the third Understanding, in the World of Yetzirah

Orphanim, also known as Cherubim, are part of the angelic hierarchy that leads to Ain Soph, the ultimate reality

The Cherubim and Orphanim are hierarchies of angels, symbolized together in the progression

The Archangels are a subgroup within the Orphanim in the angelic hierarchy

Mediate Correspondences

Sympathetic Chains & Distant Affinities

OrphanimthroughArchangelsilluminatesAngels →
I. Orphanim & Archangels

The Archangels are a subgroup within the Orphanim in the angelic hierarchy

II. Archangels & Angels

Archangels and Angels are distinguished in terms of their mission, with Angels being family spirits while Archangels are race and national spirits

OrphanimthroughAin SophilluminatesKether →
I. Orphanim & Ain Soph

Orphanim, also known as Cherubim, are part of the angelic hierarchy that leads to Ain Soph, the ultimate reality

II. Ain Soph & Kether

AIN SOPH, as a limitation of AIN, produces Kether as the first Sephira within the central point of the universe, illustrating a hierarchical relationship between the ultimate spiritual realm and its manifestation

OrphanimthroughArchangelsilluminatesDesire World →
I. Orphanim & Archangels

The Archangels are a subgroup within the Orphanim in the angelic hierarchy

II. Archangels & Desire World

The Desire World serves both as the native realm and the operational base for the archangels, signifying their origin and residence within this metaphysical plane. Archangels are characterized by their active influence in the Desire World, where they wield their power to shape human destinies, impacting industrial and political spheres significantly. Their role encompasses guiding and subtly directing human actions and events, ensuring that the spiritual and material aspects of human existence are harmoniously interconnected within the framework of the Desire World.

OrphanimthroughCherubimilluminatesAlpha And Omega →
I. Orphanim & Cherubim

The Cherubim and Orphanim are hierarchies of angels, symbolized together in the progression

II. Cherubim & Alpha And Omega

The cherubim, or four beasts, are linked to the Alpha and Omega as spiritual guardians of the throne, representing the divine protection and guidance

OrphanimthroughAin SophilluminatesElohim →
I. Orphanim & Ain Soph

Orphanim, also known as Cherubim, are part of the angelic hierarchy that leads to Ain Soph, the ultimate reality

II. Ain Soph & Elohim

Elohim, also known as Principalities, are part of the angelic hierarchy that leads to Ain Soph, the ultimate reality

OrphanimthroughCherubimilluminatesLamb →
I. Orphanim & Cherubim

The Cherubim and Orphanim are hierarchies of angels, symbolized together in the progression

II. Cherubim & Lamb

The Lamb and the cherubim are linked as the Lamb takes the book from the throne, and the cherubim worship the Lamb, signifying their roles in the spiritual hierarchy and reverence for the Lamb

OrphanimthroughCherubimilluminatesHoly Of Holies →
I. Orphanim & Cherubim

The Cherubim and Orphanim are hierarchies of angels, symbolized together in the progression

II. Cherubim & Holy Of Holies

Cherubim are believed to guard the Holy of Holies

OrphanimthroughAin SophilluminatesQabbalists →
I. Orphanim & Ain Soph

Orphanim, also known as Cherubim, are part of the angelic hierarchy that leads to Ain Soph, the ultimate reality

II. Ain Soph & Qabbalists

Qabbalists designate the ten emanations from Ain Soph (the Boundless) as the roots of the Tree of Life, representing the pure and perfect radiations from the unmanifested absolute

OrphanimthroughCherubimilluminatesMercy-seat →
I. Orphanim & Cherubim

The Cherubim and Orphanim are hierarchies of angels, symbolized together in the progression

II. Cherubim & Mercy-seat

Cherubim guard the Mercy Seat, symbolizing divine protection and presence

OrphanimthroughAin SophilluminatesAssiah →
I. Orphanim & Ain Soph

Orphanim, also known as Cherubim, are part of the angelic hierarchy that leads to Ain Soph, the ultimate reality

II. Ain Soph & Assiah

Ain Soph is the ultimate boundary of existence and is the source of the World of Assiah, where evil spirits and darkness are derived, creating a foundational relationship of origin and consequence