The Esoteric Lexicon·Ritual

Secret Tradition In Freemasonry

The Secret Tradition in Freemasonry encompasses the esoteric knowledge and practices found within Craft Masonry, symbolically depicted in the rituals and emblems.

Concordance & Cross-References

Primary Correspondences & Figures

Trumps Major→Concept

Major Trumps in the Tarot form part of the Secret Tradition in Freemasonry, suggesting the transmission of esoteric knowledge.

Craft Masonry→Lineage

Craft Masonry is a living summary of the Secret Tradition in Freemasonry, emphasizing the commonalities in ritual and symbolism.

Mediate Correspondences

Sympathetic Chains & Distant Affinities

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I. Secret Tradition In Freemasonry & Craft Masonry

Craft Masonry is a living summary of the Secret Tradition in Freemasonry, emphasizing the commonalities in ritual and symbolism.

II. Craft Masonry & Rosicrucianism

Rosicrucianism and Craft Masonry share secret initiatory traditions, indicating a historical and esoteric connection.

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I. Secret Tradition In Freemasonry & Trumps Major

Major Trumps in the Tarot form part of the Secret Tradition in Freemasonry, suggesting the transmission of esoteric knowledge.

II. Trumps Major & Fool

The Major Trumps provide the foundational messages for the Fool's journey of transformation and experience

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I. Secret Tradition In Freemasonry & Trumps Major

Major Trumps in the Tarot form part of the Secret Tradition in Freemasonry, suggesting the transmission of esoteric knowledge.

II. Trumps Major & Court De Gebelin

The Trumps Major sequence originates from Court de Gebelin's work

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I. Secret Tradition In Freemasonry & Trumps Major

Major Trumps in the Tarot form part of the Secret Tradition in Freemasonry, suggesting the transmission of esoteric knowledge.

II. Trumps Major & Hieroglyphics

Hierooglphic symbols are associated with the major arcana in tarot

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I. Secret Tradition In Freemasonry & Trumps Major

Major Trumps in the Tarot form part of the Secret Tradition in Freemasonry, suggesting the transmission of esoteric knowledge.

II. Trumps Major & Dr. Papus

Papus created a scheme for the Trumps Major that focuses on numerical sequence and interrelation within the Divine World, Macrocosm, and Microcosm

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I. Secret Tradition In Freemasonry & Craft Masonry

Craft Masonry is a living summary of the Secret Tradition in Freemasonry, emphasizing the commonalities in ritual and symbolism.

II. Craft Masonry & Trump Major

TRUMP MAJOR and CRAFT MASONRY share deep ties with the tarot, a set of 78 cards often used in divination and spiritual practices. The Craft Masonry and tarot both examine similar philosophical and symbolic realms, drawing upon common themes and underlying concepts. This connection suggests a shared interest in esoteric knowledge, symbolism, and the exploration of the mysteries of life, death, and spiritual growth, aligning these two distinct traditions in a way that highlights their complementary nature and mutual enrichment.

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I. Secret Tradition In Freemasonry & Craft Masonry

Craft Masonry is a living summary of the Secret Tradition in Freemasonry, emphasizing the commonalities in ritual and symbolism.

II. Craft Masonry & Hermetic Literature

CRAFT MASONRY and HERMETIC LITERATURE both seek similar spiritual insights and mystical understandings. Both traditions explore profound themes of the human condition, esoteric knowledge, and the pursuit of spiritual enlightenment. These disciplines intertwine complex symbolism, allegory, and philosophical concepts to guide seekers on a path of self-discovery and the attainment of higher knowledge. Through their shared quest for spiritual insights, CRAFT MASONRY and HERMETIC LITERATURE offer frameworks for spiritual growth and the integration of wisdom into everyday life.

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I. Secret Tradition In Freemasonry & Trumps Major

Major Trumps in the Tarot form part of the Secret Tradition in Freemasonry, suggesting the transmission of esoteric knowledge.

II. Trumps Major & Iphas Lévi

Tarot symbolism claimed by Eliphas Lévi includes the Major Arcana

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I. Secret Tradition In Freemasonry & Trumps Major

Major Trumps in the Tarot form part of the Secret Tradition in Freemasonry, suggesting the transmission of esoteric knowledge.

II. Trumps Major & M. Picard

Picard discusses the Trumps Major in his historical description of the Tarot

Secret Tradition In FreemasonrythroughTrumps MajorilluminatesGrand Orient →

I. Secret Tradition In Freemasonry & Trumps Major

Major Trumps in the Tarot form part of the Secret Tradition in Freemasonry, suggesting the transmission of esoteric knowledge.

II. Trumps Major & Grand Orient

Grand Orient, in his Manual of Cartomancy, provided a method of transcendental divination that used the order of the Major Arcana