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

Signe Mystère De L'esprit Sainte

The mystic sign of the Holy Spirit, symbolized by an endless cord forming the figure 8, indicates eternity and the spirit's attainment

Concordance & Cross-References

Primary Correspondences & Figures

The sign of the Holy Spirit represents the eternity of the spirit and grace

The sign of the Holy Spirit is associated with the High Priestess and indicates the Greater Law

Mediate Correspondences

Sympathetic Chains & Distant Affinities

Signe Mystère De L'esprit SaintethroughMagicianilluminatesTarot →
I. Signe Mystère De L'esprit Sainte & Magician

The sign of the Holy Spirit represents the eternity of the spirit and grace

II. Magician & Tarot

The Tarot includes The Magician card which signifies an initiate or an occultist on the wise path of higher consciousness

Signe Mystère De L'esprit SaintethroughMagicianilluminatesKabalah →
I. Signe Mystère De L'esprit Sainte & Magician

The sign of the Holy Spirit represents the eternity of the spirit and grace

II. Magician & Kabalah

Magicians need the knowledge of Kabalah to properly guide and explain the phenomena of science and magic, making the relationship strong as the magician cannot fully practice without access to kabalistic knowledge. The magician's practice and understanding depend on Kabalah, making the relationship strong.

Signe Mystère De L'esprit SaintethroughMagicianilluminatesMoon →
I. Signe Mystère De L'esprit Sainte & Magician

The sign of the Holy Spirit represents the eternity of the spirit and grace

II. Magician & Moon

The Magician and The Moon are indirectly related in a narrative sense; the Magician's magic symbolizes understanding, while The Moon card represents misunderstanding and delusion

Signe Mystère De L'esprit SaintethroughMagicianilluminatesBewitchment →
I. Signe Mystère De L'esprit Sainte & Magician

The sign of the Holy Spirit represents the eternity of the spirit and grace

II. Magician & Bewitchment

Magicians practice bewitchments

Signe Mystère De L'esprit SaintethroughHigh PriestessilluminatesEmperor →
I. Signe Mystère De L'esprit Sainte & High Priestess

The sign of the Holy Spirit is associated with the High Priestess and indicates the Greater Law

II. High Priestess & Emperor

The Emperor can be seen in relation to the High Priestess as more active and political authority versus spiritual guidance Both The Emperor and The High Priestess represent spiritual and mental authority, though They reflect different aspects of the soul: the former as a structured authority and the latter as intuition and inner wisdom

Signe Mystère De L'esprit SaintethroughHigh PriestessilluminatesHierophant →
I. Signe Mystère De L'esprit Sainte & High Priestess

The sign of the Holy Spirit is associated with the High Priestess and indicates the Greater Law

II. High Priestess & Hierophant

The HIGH PRIESTESS contrasts with the HIEROPHANT, representing esoteric versus exoteric power

Signe Mystère De L'esprit SaintethroughMagicianilluminatesGreat Work →
I. Signe Mystère De L'esprit Sainte & Magician

The sign of the Holy Spirit represents the eternity of the spirit and grace

II. Magician & Great Work

The Great Work is a concept that true magicians achieve, representing the culmination of their knowledge and power. It is a goal that they strive for, and those who reach it are seen as true adepts.

Signe Mystère De L'esprit SaintethroughHigh PriestessilluminatesSignificator →
I. Signe Mystère De L'esprit Sainte & High Priestess

The sign of the Holy Spirit is associated with the High Priestess and indicates the Greater Law

II. High Priestess & Significator

The High Priestess (second card of the divination layout) represents the initial orientation or spiritual influence on the querent

Signe Mystère De L'esprit SaintethroughHigh PriestessilluminatesPapus →
I. Signe Mystère De L'esprit Sainte & High Priestess

The sign of the Holy Spirit is associated with the High Priestess and indicates the Greater Law

II. High Priestess & Papus

Papus was interested in the symbolism of the High Priestess card.

Signe Mystère De L'esprit SaintethroughHigh PriestessilluminatesWorld →
I. Signe Mystère De L'esprit Sainte & High Priestess

The sign of the Holy Spirit is associated with the High Priestess and indicates the Greater Law

II. High Priestess & World

The High Priestess symbolizes deep wisdom and learning, preparing the aspirant for the final state of integration symbolized by The World.