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

Post-death Period

A period of 3.5 days following the last breath where the spirit passes through a Gethsemane, influenced by the conditions around the body

Concordance & Cross-References

Primary Correspondences & Figures

Physical Environment ImpactConcept

Conditions around the body during the post-death period can significantly affect the spirit's review and future existence

GethsemaneRitual

The post-death period is synonymous with the Gethsemane of the spirit

Photography AnalogyConcept

The photography analogy explains how the subconscious accurately records experiences, similar to a camera's function

Post-mortem ExaminationRitual

Post-mortem examinations can disturb the spirit during the critical post-death period

EmbalmingRitual

Embalming can interfere with the spirit's passage during the post-death period

CremationRitual

Cremation can cause pain to the spirit until the 3.5-day period has passed

StimulantsSubstance

Stimulants can delay the natural release of the spirit during the post-death period

Mediate Correspondences

Sympathetic Chains & Distant Affinities

Post-death PeriodthroughPhysical Environment ImpactilluminatesPost-mortal Review
I. Post-death Period & Physical Environment Impact

Conditions around the body during the post-death period can significantly affect the spirit's review and future existence

II. Physical Environment Impact & Post-mortal Review

The physical environment during the post-mortem review period significantly influences the spirit's review and future life

Post-death PeriodthroughStimulantsilluminatesSelfishness Of Stimulants
I. Post-death Period & Stimulants

Stimulants can delay the natural release of the spirit during the post-death period

II. Stimulants & Selfishness Of Stimulants

Using stimulants to keep the dying alive longer can be a selfish act, causing unnecessary suffering