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

Ray Of Light

A bright ray of light used as a key element in the magical science to invoke spirits and aid in the creation of forms.

Concordance & Cross-References

Primary Correspondences & Figures

Altar→Ritual

The ray of light is directed toward the altar for it to invoke spirits and aid in the creation of visible souls

MirrorSubstance

The ray of light is used in conjunction with mirrors to multiply and magnify the forms created during the ritual

Fumigation→Substance

The rays of light work synergistically with fumigations to create a dream-like state, intensifying the effects of the rituals

Mediate Correspondences

Sympathetic Chains & Distant Affinities

Ray Of LightthroughFumigationilluminatesEvocation →
I. Ray Of Light & Fumigation

The rays of light work synergistically with fumigations to create a dream-like state, intensifying the effects of the rituals

II. Fumigation & Evocation

Incense part of fumigation ritual enhances the evocation experience

Ray Of LightthroughAltarilluminatesBembine Table Of Isis →
I. Ray Of Light & Altar

The ray of light is directed toward the altar for it to invoke spirits and aid in the creation of visible souls

II. Altar & Bembine Table Of Isis

The altar was central to the Bembine Table of Isis, symbolizing the Supreme Mind

Ray Of LightthroughAltarilluminatesSacred Book →
I. Ray Of Light & Altar

The ray of light is directed toward the altar for it to invoke spirits and aid in the creation of visible souls

II. Altar & Sacred Book

The sacred book, placed on the altar for laying the decapitated bird, was an important element of the final ritual.

Ray Of LightthroughAltarilluminatesSixth Floor Altar Altar →
I. Ray Of Light & Altar

The ray of light is directed toward the altar for it to invoke spirits and aid in the creation of visible souls

II. Altar & Sixth Floor Altar Altar

The altar on the sixth floor is a specific instance of the broader concept of an altar used in rituals

Ray Of LightthroughAltarilluminatesJasper →
I. Ray Of Light & Altar

The ray of light is directed toward the altar for it to invoke spirits and aid in the creation of visible souls

II. Altar & Jasper

The altar with a heart, like Jasper, symbolizes the cleansing and purification of the soul through truth

Ray Of LightthroughAltarilluminatesSphere
I. Ray Of Light & Altar

The ray of light is directed toward the altar for it to invoke spirits and aid in the creation of visible souls

II. Altar & Sphere

The sphere is found near or on the altar, possibly a ritual object

Ray Of LightthroughAltarilluminatesWhite Stone
I. Ray Of Light & Altar

The ray of light is directed toward the altar for it to invoke spirits and aid in the creation of visible souls

II. Altar & White Stone

The blue stone made from the sediment in the bath was used for decorating the bird as it lay on the altar.

Ray Of LightthroughAltarilluminatesBlue Stone
I. Ray Of Light & Altar

The ray of light is directed toward the altar for it to invoke spirits and aid in the creation of visible souls

II. Altar & Blue Stone

The blue stone, prepared from the bath's sediment, was used for completing the ritual decorations on the altar.

Ray Of LightthroughAltarilluminatesSixth Floor
I. Ray Of Light & Altar

The ray of light is directed toward the altar for it to invoke spirits and aid in the creation of visible souls

II. Altar & Sixth Floor

The altar is located on the sixth floor where the bird's sacrifices take place

Ray Of LightthroughAltarilluminatesWhite Serpent Blood
I. Ray Of Light & Altar

The ray of light is directed toward the altar for it to invoke spirits and aid in the creation of visible souls

II. Altar & White Serpent Blood

Blood is offered to the altar on the sixth floor