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

Signs Of The Pentragram

The Signs of the Pentagram represent the most potent and significant symbol within the domain of magic. Often utilized by Magi, the Pentagram is a central and revered sign, employed for purposes such as summoning spirits. It stands as the greatest and most efficacious sign in magical practices, signifying its paramount importance and power within the magical traditions.

Concordance & Cross-References

Primary Correspondences & Figures

Incense→Substance

Incense is associated with the brown king at the Pentagram's symbolization

Myrrh→Substance

Myrrh is associated with the black king at the Pentagram's symbolization

Mediate Correspondences

Sympathetic Chains & Distant Affinities

Signs Of The PentragramthroughIncenseilluminatesAstral Light →
I. Signs Of The Pentragram & Incense

Incense is associated with the brown king at the Pentagram's symbolization

II. Incense & Astral Light

Incense is used in conjuring and working with the Astral Light, as it is a medium that aids in the astral work and communication with spirits.

Signs Of The PentragramthroughIncenseilluminatesEvocation →
I. Signs Of The Pentragram & Incense

Incense is associated with the brown king at the Pentagram's symbolization

II. Incense & Evocation

Incense is burned during the evocation to purify and attract spirits

Signs Of The PentragramthroughIncenseilluminatesNecromancy →
I. Signs Of The Pentragram & Incense

Incense is associated with the brown king at the Pentagram's symbolization

II. Incense & Necromancy

Incense is used in the practice of Necromancy, typically burned to purify and facilitate communication with spirits during rituals.

Signs Of The PentragramthroughIncenseilluminatesMystery Religion →
I. Signs Of The Pentragram & Incense

Incense is associated with the brown king at the Pentagram's symbolization

II. Incense & Mystery Religion

Incense represents conciliating doctrines in Mysteries

Signs Of The PentragramthroughIncenseilluminatesMystic Initiate →
I. Signs Of The Pentragram & Incense

Incense is associated with the brown king at the Pentagram's symbolization

II. Incense & Mystic Initiate

Mystic Initiate might use Incense in ceremonies corresponding to the brown king

Signs Of The PentragramthroughIncenseilluminatesPentragram →
I. Signs Of The Pentragram & Incense

Incense is associated with the brown king at the Pentagram's symbolization

II. Incense & Pentragram

Incense is associated with the brown king's symbol at the Pentagram. This means that incense holds significance as a representation of the brown king within the context of the Pentagram's symbolism. The brown king's symbol, which includes incense, serves an essential office in understanding the Pentagram's meaning and its symbolic elements.

Signs Of The PentragramthroughIncenseilluminatesBrown King →
I. Signs Of The Pentragram & Incense

Incense is associated with the brown king at the Pentagram's symbolization

II. Incense & Brown King

Brown King, symbolizing dualism, employs incense as a means to signify and conciliate the two opposing principles, highlighting the unity and balance between them. The use of incense in this context serves as a powerful cultural and symbolic tool, bringing together the opposing forces under the overarching theme of conciliation and unity.

Signs Of The PentragramthroughMyrrhilluminatesBlack King →
I. Signs Of The Pentragram & Myrrh

Myrrh is associated with the black king at the Pentagram's symbolization

II. Myrrh & Black King

The Black King is depicted as a symbol of death and darkness, using Myrrh as a key element to convey these themes. Myrrh, a resin associated with mourning and funeral rites in ancient cultures, serves as a crucial component in the symbolic portrayal of the Black King, reinforcing the imagery of death and darkness around him.

Signs Of The PentragramthroughIncenseilluminatesSpirits →
I. Signs Of The Pentragram & Incense

Incense is associated with the brown king at the Pentagram's symbolization

II. Incense & Spirits

Incense, a traditional aromatic substance, has the ability to attract spirits of a particular nature. Specifically, it ensnares spirits of low and sensual disposition, as well as those who harbor malice and grudge against humanity, with a particular emphasis on the King of Serbia. It is noted that incense's fumes can attract spirits, often resulting in mischief or revenge. Thus, the use of incense can lead to both romantic or sensual encounters with spirits and a potential for disruptive or retaliatory actions from them.

Signs Of The PentragramthroughMyrrhilluminatesWaters Of Life →
I. Signs Of The Pentragram & Myrrh

Myrrh is associated with the black king at the Pentagram's symbolization

II. Myrrh & Waters Of Life

Both symbols represent death and resurrection, with Myrrh being more literal in the context of embalming