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

Six

SIX, represented in the tarot as the number six, symbolizes harmony and balance. This card is often associated with a journey by water, implying a smooth path or a successful endeavor. According to the given descriptions, the tarot card SIX can convey the theme of relationships, including potential loss of confidence among servants towards their masters or a situation where a lady might be betrayed by a friend. It suggests a sense of fulfillment of deferred hopes when reversed, adding depth to its interpretation. The collective data paints a picture of SIX as an entity that navigates both personal and external dynamics, ensuring a balanced and often favorable outcome while hinting at the complexities of human interactions and the potential for both trust and betrayal.

Concordance & Cross-References

Primary Correspondences & Figures

FiveConcept

The scene of the Five where the man is in control over the cards and individuals, similar to how the Six represents journey and control over a path.

Knight→Lineage

The Knight's active journey and the concept of the Six as a journey by water create a thematic link indicating movement and control.

Page→Concept

The active, journey-related concept of the Six aligns with the Page's active figure, both representing movement and authority.

Children are a concept that could be associated with the Six, representing joy and purity

PastLineage

Past is related to the Six as a concept of memories or history

HappinessConcept

Happiness is related to the Six as a concept of childlike joy and enjoyment

AbsenceConcept

Absence and the concept of journeys (Six) can be linked as journeys often involve states of absence or separation.

FutureConcept

Future is related to the Six as a concept of change and new beginnings

FraudConcept

Fraud is related to the SIX as a concept of intentional deception

SevenConcept

The Seven's design and hope concepts align with the travel idea of the Six as both indicate strategic and moving elements.

Mediate Correspondences

Sympathetic Chains & Distant Affinities

SixthroughChildrenilluminatesTruth →
I. Six & Children

Children are a concept that could be associated with the Six, representing joy and purity

II. Children & Truth

The concept of children being unsophisticated aligns with the truth as described in the Axiomata Hermetica

SixthroughChildrenilluminatesBewitchment →
I. Six & Children

Children are a concept that could be associated with the Six, representing joy and purity

II. Children & Bewitchment

Children are particularly vulnerable to the effects of bewitchments

SixthroughChildrenilluminatesWill →
I. Six & Children

Children are a concept that could be associated with the Six, representing joy and purity

II. Children & Will

Children form a magic chain through their games, which strengthen their willingness to play together

SixthroughKnightilluminatesSignificator →
I. Six & Knight

The Knight's active journey and the concept of the Six as a journey by water create a thematic link indicating movement and control.

II. Knight & Significator

Knight is one type of Significator used in the divination process

SixthroughChildrenilluminatesAxiomata Hermetica →
I. Six & Children

Children are a concept that could be associated with the Six, representing joy and purity

II. Children & Axiomata Hermetica

The Axiomata Hermetica, a set of philosophical teachings, draws an explicit connection between its principles and the state of children. According to the teachings, children embody an unsophisticated and pure state of being, which aligns harmoniously with the core concepts of the Axiomata Hermetica. This alignment suggests that the wisdom and truths contained within the Axiomata Hermetica can be understood through the lens of a childlike innocence, making children an exemplary figure in illustrating the principles espoused by the Axiomata Hermetica.

SixthroughKnightilluminatesKing →
I. Six & Knight

The Knight's active journey and the concept of the Six as a journey by water create a thematic link indicating movement and control.

II. Knight & King

Both Knight and King are high-ranking figures, though Knight suggests a lower position in the hierarchy

SixthroughKnightilluminatesTarot Cards →
I. Six & Knight

The Knight's active journey and the concept of the Six as a journey by water create a thematic link indicating movement and control.

II. Knight & Tarot Cards

Each knight card represents the bridge between the principles in the Tarot system

SixthroughKnightilluminatesSwords →
I. Six & Knight

The Knight's active journey and the concept of the Six as a journey by water create a thematic link indicating movement and control.

II. Knight & Swords

The Knight is depicted holding and using swords, directly relating to the concept of swords. Similarly, Knights holding and using swords illustrates the interaction between the concept of swords and the person of a Knight.

SixthroughChildrenilluminatesCups →
I. Six & Children

Children are a concept that could be associated with the Six, representing joy and purity

II. Children & Cups

Children are a concept that could be associated with CUPS, representing joy and purity

SixthroughKnightilluminatesSword →
I. Six & Knight

The Knight's active journey and the concept of the Six as a journey by water create a thematic link indicating movement and control.

II. Knight & Sword

Swords are often used by knights in battle, indicating a clear relationship.