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

Retirement

Magic is to be practiced in retreat and not in isolation, involving careful selection of friendships and maintaining a second occupation.

Concordance & Cross-References

Primary Correspondences & Figures

Collecting is linked to solitude and repose, representing a withdrawal into the soul for gathering or gathering savings and impressions

Hermit LifeLineage

The life of hermit retreat is an essential aspect of the Magician's practice, symbolizing the need for a balanced life between solitude and human connection

Magi→Lineage

Magi engage in a hermit-like existence to practice and safeguard their knowledge, balancing the need for secrecy and social engagements

Mediate Correspondences

Sympathetic Chains & Distant Affinities

RetirementthroughMagiilluminatesSun →
I. Retirement & Magi

Magi engage in a hermit-like existence to practice and safeguard their knowledge, balancing the need for secrecy and social engagements

II. Magi & Sun

The Sun and the Magi are both revered entities in historical and cultural contexts, often linked in significance and observation. The Sun, a central celestial body known for its role in providing light and warmth, is often celebrated in various ancient traditions and mythologies. The term “Magi” refers to wise men from Persian or Arabian traditions, known for their knowledge and wisdom, often associated with astrological and religious practices. Both entities are described as having traditional and ritual significance, suggesting their importance in cultural and religious observances. The Sun symbolizes light and vitality, while the Magi embody wisdom and knowledge, creating a symbiotic relationship in these traditional and ritual practices. This conjunction highlights the interconnected nature of these two entities, where the Sun's influence on the physical world is paralleled by the Magi's influence on the spiritual and intellectual realms, underscoring their combined importance in the observed cultural and historical narratives. Magi and Sun in traditional and ritual significance

RetirementthroughMagiilluminatesTarot →
I. Retirement & Magi

Magi engage in a hermit-like existence to practice and safeguard their knowledge, balancing the need for secrecy and social engagements

II. Magi & Tarot

The Magi are the source of the revelations that the Tarot embodies, indicating a deep and mystical relationship.

RetirementthroughMagiilluminatesAlchemical Formulæ →
I. Retirement & Magi

Magi engage in a hermit-like existence to practice and safeguard their knowledge, balancing the need for secrecy and social engagements

II. Magi & Alchemical Formulæ

Magi use alchemical formulations to achieve their goals

RetirementthroughMagiilluminatesSubterranean Chamber →
I. Retirement & Magi

Magi engage in a hermit-like existence to practice and safeguard their knowledge, balancing the need for secrecy and social engagements

II. Magi & Subterranean Chamber

The guardians of the subterranean chamber, if such a chamber exists, might be part of the Magi's role or knowledge, given how the subterranean chambers were guarded and the role of the Magi in maintaining the sacredness of such spaces

RetirementthroughMagiilluminatesStar Configurations →
I. Retirement & Magi

Magi engage in a hermit-like existence to practice and safeguard their knowledge, balancing the need for secrecy and social engagements

II. Magi & Star Configurations

The ancient Magi studied and used the alphabet of the stars as hieroglyphic characters

RetirementthroughMagiilluminatesCaesars →
I. Retirement & Magi

Magi engage in a hermit-like existence to practice and safeguard their knowledge, balancing the need for secrecy and social engagements

II. Magi & Caesars

Caesars, representing political power, will ultimately be defeated by the truth represented by the Magi and Christ, reflecting a transformation in power dynamics

RetirementthroughCollectingilluminatesConcourse
I. Retirement & Collecting

Collecting is linked to solitude and repose, representing a withdrawal into the soul for gathering or gathering savings and impressions

II. Collecting & Concourse

Concourse of soul with collecting of material results are both themes of solitude and repose, indicating a reflection on life's outcomes

RetirementthroughCollectingilluminatesGrave
I. Retirement & Collecting

Collecting is linked to solitude and repose, representing a withdrawal into the soul for gathering or gathering savings and impressions

II. Collecting & Grave

Grave and collecting are related as both symbolize the end of life's journey and the gathering of one's essence, reflecting a final state of repose and reflection

RetirementthroughMagiilluminatesVenture Into Olympian Fire
I. Retirement & Magi

Magi engage in a hermit-like existence to practice and safeguard their knowledge, balancing the need for secrecy and social engagements

II. Magi & Venture Into Olympian Fire

Magi face the risk of violent ordeals when they seek to obtain and use magic, as exemplified by historical figures who divulged their works

RetirementthroughCollectingilluminatesSolitude
I. Retirement & Collecting

Collecting is linked to solitude and repose, representing a withdrawal into the soul for gathering or gathering savings and impressions

II. Collecting & Solitude

Collecting and solitude are both themes related to the withdrawal into the soul for gathering or reflection, indicating a period of contemplation