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

Parents

Parents play a crucial and manifold role in a child's upbringing. They guide and teach their offspring, establishing a sense of authority and discipline. This authoritative role is integral to the child's development, as parents not only nurture their children's natural tendencies but also contribute to their overall growth through continuous guidance and education. Through their efforts, parents ensure that their children develop well-rounded personalities and the necessary skills to navigate the world confidently.

Concordance & Cross-References

Primary Correspondences & Figures

Child→Person

Parents have a significant influence on the child's development, guiding through AUTHORITY and DISCIPLESHIP roles.

Example And ImitationRitual

Parents' behavior is a model for their children to follow

Forceful ExtractionsConcept

Parents should not forcibly extract a child, as it can be fatal

Children ClothingConcept

Parents should ensure their child's clothing is loose to prevent vices

RhymesConcept

Parents can use nursery rhymes to incorporate music into their child's life

Thymic GlandSubstance

The thymic gland, which disappears around puberty, is linked to the FAMILIAL BLOOD, emphasizing a shared biological and spiritual connection.

WombConcept

Parents influence the environment in the womb, which affects the child's development

SoundConcept

Parents can use sound to guide the development of their child

CradleRitual

Parents are responsible for the care of their child, even from the cradle

Star ScienceConcept

Parents can use star science to understand their child's tendencies and guide their upbringing

NurseryConcept

Parents play a key role in the nurturing and education of their child in the nursery

Mediate Correspondences

Sympathetic Chains & Distant Affinities

ParentsthroughWombilluminatesTruth →
I. Parents & Womb

Parents influence the environment in the womb, which affects the child's development

II. Womb & Truth

The concept of a pure womb giving birth aligns with the truth as described in the Axiomata Hermetica

ParentsthroughCradleilluminatesChrist →
I. Parents & Cradle

Parents are responsible for the care of their child, even from the cradle

II. Cradle & Christ

Christ's cradle marks the beginning of His mission and the symbol of His human life beginning

ParentsthroughWombilluminatesAxiomata Hermetica →
I. Parents & Womb

Parents influence the environment in the womb, which affects the child's development

II. Womb & Axiomata Hermetica

A pure womb is a concept mentioned in the Axiomata Hermetica

ParentsthroughChildilluminatesFaith →
I. Parents & Child

Parents have a significant influence on the child's development, guiding through AUTHORITY and DISCIPLESHIP roles.

II. Child & Faith

The child's faith is expressed through belief and action

ParentsthroughChildilluminatesPurgatory →
I. Parents & Child

Parents have a significant influence on the child's development, guiding through AUTHORITY and DISCIPLESHIP roles.

II. Child & Purgatory

The loss of young children is seen as a hardship, yet they lead a beautiful existence in the First Heaven, which implies an amelioration of suffering in future lives

ParentsthroughRhymesilluminatesMusic →
I. Parents & Rhymes

Parents can use nursery rhymes to incorporate music into their child's life

II. Rhymes & Music

Musical nursery rhymes are beneficial to a child's body and character Nursery rhymes are a form of music beneficial to a child's health

ParentsthroughWombilluminatesHoroscope →
I. Parents & Womb

Parents influence the environment in the womb, which affects the child's development

II. Womb & Horoscope

The horoscope, which is constructed after birth, can reflect the influences of the womb

ParentsthroughChildilluminatesMystery School
I. Parents & Child

Parents have a significant influence on the child's development, guiding through AUTHORITY and DISCIPLESHIP roles.

II. Child & Mystery School

Children are taught about the theories of life in Mystery Schools, as it is within their range of possibilities to understand

ParentsthroughChildilluminatesTrumpet
I. Parents & Child

Parents have a significant influence on the child's development, guiding through AUTHORITY and DISCIPLESHIP roles.

II. Child & Trumpet

The child's resurrection is set off by the trumpet's call

ParentsthroughChildilluminatesMother
I. Parents & Child

Parents have a significant influence on the child's development, guiding through AUTHORITY and DISCIPLESHIP roles.

II. Child & Mother

The mother teaches the child the importance of belief and action The mother and child are central figures in a journey of learning and growth, particularly as they engage with the educational and philosophical environment of the Mystery School. The mother holds a central place in guiding and supporting her child as they explore the complex theories of life within this academic setting. Through this process, the child develops intellectual curiosity and a deeper understanding of life's mysteries, nurtured by the mother's presence and involvement. Beyond the intellectual sphere, the mother also serves as a profound influence in the child's development. She instills a set of beliefs and values, shaping the child's actions and moral framework. This hands-on approach ensures that the child not only learns theoretical concepts but also applies them practically, fostering a balanced approach to life's challenges. Through their shared experiences and interactions, the mother and child form a strong bond that supports mutual growth and development, reflecting a holistic educational approach that combines intellectual exploration and character building.