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

Saraquens Or One Of The Mystical Sects

The Saracens or mystical sect in Syria are the source of both the Knights Templars and the Tarot cards The Knights Templars potentially got the Tarot cards from the Saracens or a mystical sect in Syria

Concordance & Cross-References

Primary Correspondences & Figures

French MysticsLineage

The Saracens or mystical sects are associated with both the Knights Templars and the French mystics in relation to the Tarot cards The Saracens or mystical sect in Syria could have provided the Tarot cards to the Knights Templars, who are discussed by French mystics

Playing-cardsSubstance

The Knights Templars could have gotten playing cards from the Saracens or a mystical sect in Syria

Gypsies→Lineage

The Saracens or mystical sect in Syria could have provided the Tarot cards to the Knights Templars, who are discussed by French mystics and could have been introduced to Europe by Gypsies

Mediate Correspondences

Sympathetic Chains & Distant Affinities

Saraquens Or One Of The Mystical SectsthroughPlaying-cardsilluminatesTarot →
I. Saraquens Or One Of The Mystical Sects & Playing-cards

The Knights Templars could have gotten playing cards from the Saracens or a mystical sect in Syria

II. Playing-cards & Tarot

Tarot and playing-cards share symbolic elements, but Tarot has a more profound symbology

Saraquens Or One Of The Mystical SectsthroughGypsiesilluminatesParacelsus →
I. Saraquens Or One Of The Mystical Sects & Gypsies

The Saracens or mystical sect in Syria could have provided the Tarot cards to the Knights Templars, who are discussed by French mystics and could have been introduced to Europe by Gypsies

II. Gypsies & Paracelsus

Gypsies provided Paracelsus with knowledge on the uses of simples for healing.

Saraquens Or One Of The Mystical SectsthroughFrench MysticsilluminatesRosicrucians →
I. Saraquens Or One Of The Mystical Sects & French Mystics

The Saracens or mystical sects are associated with both the Knights Templars and the French mystics in relation to the Tarot cards The Saracens or mystical sect in Syria could have provided the Tarot cards to the Knights Templars, who are discussed by French mystics

II. French Mystics & Rosicrucians

Rosicrucians and French mystics both discuss the use of Tarot cards in symbolism and initiations

Saraquens Or One Of The Mystical SectsthroughFrench MysticsilluminatesTarot Cards →
I. Saraquens Or One Of The Mystical Sects & French Mystics

The Saracens or mystical sects are associated with both the Knights Templars and the French mystics in relation to the Tarot cards The Saracens or mystical sect in Syria could have provided the Tarot cards to the Knights Templars, who are discussed by French mystics

II. French Mystics & Tarot Cards

French mystics discuss the use of Tarot cards in symbolism and in the ceremony of initiation

Saraquens Or One Of The Mystical SectsthroughGypsiesilluminatesNature's Arcanum →
I. Saraquens Or One Of The Mystical Sects & Gypsies

The Saracens or mystical sect in Syria could have provided the Tarot cards to the Knights Templars, who are discussed by French mystics and could have been introduced to Europe by Gypsies

II. Gypsies & Nature's Arcanum

The arcanum of nature is significantly enriched by the knowledge and wisdom of the gypsies, as passed down to the renowned philosopher and physician Paracelsus. This knowledge, which has become an integral part of the broader arcanum of nature, contributes to the holistic approach in Hermetic medicine. The gypsies' insights, which examine the understanding of the vital life force and its expression in both physical and metaphysical realms, have played a central part in deepening the methods and principles of Hermetic medicine. Paracelsus integrated these teachings into his work, which in turn has greatly enhanced the overall comprehension of the arcanum of nature. Through this process, the wisdom of the gypsies has become a cornerstone in the Hermetic tradition, providing a comprehensive and interconnected view of both the natural world and the spirit, thereby transforming the understanding and practice of medicine and hermeticism.

Saraquens Or One Of The Mystical SectsthroughGypsiesilluminatesEgyptian Priests →
I. Saraquens Or One Of The Mystical Sects & Gypsies

The Saracens or mystical sect in Syria could have provided the Tarot cards to the Knights Templars, who are discussed by French mystics and could have been introduced to Europe by Gypsies

II. Gypsies & Egyptian Priests

Gypsies are the lineage of the Egyptian priests who taught Hermes the mysteries and revealed the Pyramnder

Saraquens Or One Of The Mystical SectsthroughGypsiesilluminatesArabians
I. Saraquens Or One Of The Mystical Sects & Gypsies

The Saracens or mystical sect in Syria could have provided the Tarot cards to the Knights Templars, who are discussed by French mystics and could have been introduced to Europe by Gypsies

II. Gypsies & Arabians

Gypsies and Arabians both provided Paracelsus with knowledge, showing the connections between different cultures and their wisdom.

Saraquens Or One Of The Mystical SectsthroughGypsiesilluminatesEtheric Double
I. Saraquens Or One Of The Mystical Sects & Gypsies

The Saracens or mystical sect in Syria could have provided the Tarot cards to the Knights Templars, who are discussed by French mystics and could have been introduced to Europe by Gypsies

II. Gypsies & Etheric Double

The knowledge of the gypsies, as learned by Paracelsus, influences the concept of the ethereal counterpart, which is a conduit for archæus.