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

Reformation

Reformation is the process of changing one's character to avoid retribution and to gain forgiveness.

Concordance & Cross-References

Primary Correspondences & Figures

Christ→Person

Christ teaches about forgiveness of sin through reform and the application of higher law, which is essential for avoiding retribution based on natural laws.

Spirits→Concept

The process of reformation can help one avoid the influence of negative spirits and the retribution associated with harmful actions.

Society→Concept

Reformation and societal influences work together to guide individuals towards moral and spiritual improvement, avoiding harmful retribution.

Mediate Correspondences

Sympathetic Chains & Distant Affinities

ReformationthroughChristilluminatesAlchemy →
I. Reformation & Christ

Christ teaches about forgiveness of sin through reform and the application of higher law, which is essential for avoiding retribution based on natural laws.

II. Christ & Alchemy

The Christly intellect in alchemy represents the true light overcoming the false light of Lucifer

ReformationthroughSocietyilluminatesDuad →
I. Reformation & Society

Reformation and societal influences work together to guide individuals towards moral and spiritual improvement, avoiding harmful retribution.

II. Society & Duad

The DUAD generates SOCIETY and LAW, representing the dynamic between knowledge and its outcomes

ReformationthroughChristilluminatesChiram →
I. Reformation & Christ

Christ teaches about forgiveness of sin through reform and the application of higher law, which is essential for avoiding retribution based on natural laws.

II. Christ & Chiram

CHiram is often seen as a symbol of Christ, representing rebirth, sacrifice, and spiritual redemption

ReformationthroughChristilluminatesAngels →
I. Reformation & Christ

Christ teaches about forgiveness of sin through reform and the application of higher law, which is essential for avoiding retribution based on natural laws.

II. Christ & Angels

Angels are messengers of Christ, representing divine protection, wisdom, and order in spiritual practices, often acting as intermediaries between God and humanity

ReformationthroughChristilluminatesFraternity →
I. Reformation & Christ

Christ teaches about forgiveness of sin through reform and the application of higher law, which is essential for avoiding retribution based on natural laws.

II. Christ & Fraternity

The Fraternity views Christ as a central figure in the establishment of true doctrine, contrasting with corrupt forms of Christianity.

ReformationthroughChristilluminatesEgypt →
I. Reformation & Christ

Christ teaches about forgiveness of sin through reform and the application of higher law, which is essential for avoiding retribution based on natural laws.

II. Christ & Egypt

Christ's stay in Egypt represents His protection and the preservation of His divine mission

ReformationthroughChristilluminatesMoses →
I. Reformation & Christ

Christ teaches about forgiveness of sin through reform and the application of higher law, which is essential for avoiding retribution based on natural laws.

II. Christ & Moses

Moses and Christ are both figures in Kabbalistic traditions, having passed through significant portions of the Fifty Gates of Light with Moses reaching a high level and Christ surpassing it

ReformationthroughChristilluminatesPlato →
I. Reformation & Christ

Christ teaches about forgiveness of sin through reform and the application of higher law, which is essential for avoiding retribution based on natural laws.

II. Christ & Plato

Plato's dreams prepared the way for the advent of Christ, enriching the wisdom of his time

ReformationthroughChristilluminatesResurrection →
I. Reformation & Christ

Christ teaches about forgiveness of sin through reform and the application of higher law, which is essential for avoiding retribution based on natural laws.

II. Christ & Resurrection

Resurrection is connected to the figure of Christ, who represents spiritual enlightenment and the path to rebirth

ReformationthroughChristilluminatesWorld →
I. Reformation & Christ

Christ teaches about forgiveness of sin through reform and the application of higher law, which is essential for avoiding retribution based on natural laws.

II. Christ & World

The world awaited Christ's coming, prepared by divine forces and philosophical belief