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

Right Arm

The right arm was seen as offensive and masculine, representing the active and creative force

Concordance & Cross-References

Primary Correspondences & Figures

Right HandSubstance

The right arm, as an offensive, active force, is represented by the use of the right hand in symbolism The right hand, part of the right arm, symbolizes the active creative force in the body's structure

Generative And Destructive AspectConcept

The generative and destructive aspect, a fully encompassing role, is symbolized by the complete use of the right hand

Left ArmLineage

The right arm being offensive and the left arm being defensive represents contrasting roles but ultimately serving the same purpose

Creative AspectConcept

The creative aspect is symbolized by the use of the right hand, representing active creative force

The Intellectual world, the first head, is associated with the concept of the right arm in the Sephiroth Tree

The Right Arm, symbolized by Sephiroth Chesed, represents the active creative member in the Sephiroth Tree

Heart→Lineage

The concept of the Heart, symbolized by Tiphereth, is associated with the Right Arm, symbolized by Chesed, in the Sephiroth Tree

Crown→Substance

The Crown as a symbol of the first androgyne is associated with the concept of the Right Arm, symbolized by Chesed, in the Sephiroth Tree

Sapiential CodeConcept

The concept of the Right Arm, symbolized by Sephiroth Chesed, is associated with the Sapiential Code in the Sephiroth Tree

Mediate Correspondences

Sympathetic Chains & Distant Affinities

Right ArmthroughHeartilluminatesSun →
I. Right Arm & Heart

The concept of the Heart, symbolized by Tiphereth, is associated with the Right Arm, symbolized by Chesed, in the Sephiroth Tree

II. Heart & Sun

The Sun is symbolically linked to the heart, representing the heart of philosophy and the intellectual vitality of the human mind.

Right ArmthroughHeartilluminatesHermes →
I. Right Arm & Heart

The concept of the Heart, symbolized by Tiphereth, is associated with the Right Arm, symbolized by Chesed, in the Sephiroth Tree

II. Heart & Hermes

The concept of Hermes, symbolized by the ever-burning lamp, is associated with the Heart as a symbol of wisdom and strength in the Sephiroth Tree

Right ArmthroughSephiriothilluminatesMercury →
I. Right Arm & Sephirioth

The Right Arm, symbolized by Sephiroth Chesed, represents the active creative member in the Sephiroth Tree

II. Sephirioth & Mercury

Mercury is associated with concepts such as the heart and intelligence in the Sephirothic Tree

Right ArmthroughCrownilluminatesJupiter →
I. Right Arm & Crown

The Crown as a symbol of the first androgyne is associated with the concept of the Right Arm, symbolized by Chesed, in the Sephiroth Tree

II. Crown & Jupiter

Jupiter is represented by a crown on the talisman

Right ArmthroughIntellectual WorldilluminatesSabbath →
I. Right Arm & Intellectual World

The Intellectual world, the first head, is associated with the concept of the right arm in the Sephiroth Tree

II. Intellectual World & Sabbath

The Intellectual world, the first head, is associated with the concept of the Sabbath, or days of rest, in the Sephiroth Tree The concept of the Sabbath, or days of rest, is associated with the Intellectual world, the first head, in the Sephiroth Tree

Right ArmthroughIntellectual WorldilluminatesKether →
I. Right Arm & Intellectual World

The Intellectual world, the first head, is associated with the concept of the right arm in the Sephiroth Tree

II. Intellectual World & Kether

Kether, the first Sephiroth, represents the Intellectual world in the Sephiroth Tree

Right ArmthroughSephiriothilluminatesVenus →
I. Right Arm & Sephirioth

The Right Arm, symbolized by Sephiroth Chesed, represents the active creative member in the Sephiroth Tree

II. Sephirioth & Venus

The Sephrith is associated with Venus and its concept of beauty and love in the Sephirothic Tree

Right ArmthroughHeartilluminatesApollo →
I. Right Arm & Heart

The concept of the Heart, symbolized by Tiphereth, is associated with the Right Arm, symbolized by Chesed, in the Sephiroth Tree

II. Heart & Apollo

The concept of Apollonius of Tyana, symbolized by the voluminous cape, is associated with the Heart as a symbol of wisdom and strength in the Sephiroth Tree

Right ArmthroughHeartilluminatesInitiate →
I. Right Arm & Heart

The concept of the Heart, symbolized by Tiphereth, is associated with the Right Arm, symbolized by Chesed, in the Sephiroth Tree

II. Heart & Initiate

The initiate, a person seeking deeper spiritual knowledge, comprehends the meaning of the heart mystery, symbolizing spiritual and emotional aspects

Right ArmthroughCrownilluminatesSwords →
I. Right Arm & Crown

The Crown as a symbol of the first androgyne is associated with the concept of the Right Arm, symbolized by Chesed, in the Sephiroth Tree

II. Crown & Swords

Swords are often associated with the concept of the Crown, which is about authority and power.