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

Slaying

Slaying, in the context of swords, can represent the complete negating of an idea or action, symbolising the victory gained by understanding and countering the opponent’s weapons.

Concordance & Cross-References

Primary Correspondences & Figures

Seven of Swords signifies the use of the enemy's weapons to overcome obstacles, aligning with the concept of slaying or negation of ideas.

Eight of Swords suggests using the opponent’s weapons or ideas to gain an advantage, aligning with the concept of slaying or negation.

Mediate Correspondences

Sympathetic Chains & Distant Affinities

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I. Slaying & Eight Of Swords

Eight of Swords suggests using the opponent’s weapons or ideas to gain an advantage, aligning with the concept of slaying or negation.

II. Eight Of Swords & Venus

Eight of Swords relates to physical or material constraints and can suggest situations of illness or negative outcomes when associated with Venus, reinforcing its material aspect.

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I. Slaying & Seven Of Swords

Seven of Swords signifies the use of the enemy's weapons to overcome obstacles, aligning with the concept of slaying or negation of ideas.

II. Seven Of Swords & Sword

Seven of Swords is associated with the practical and material use of tools and techniques, similar to sword imagery.

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I. Slaying & Seven Of Swords

Seven of Swords signifies the use of the enemy's weapons to overcome obstacles, aligning with the concept of slaying or negation of ideas.

II. Seven Of Swords & Libra

Seven of Swords is linked to practical abilities and strategic defensive actions, aligning with the house of Diplomacy and Libra's qualities.

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I. Slaying & Seven Of Swords

Seven of Swords signifies the use of the enemy's weapons to overcome obstacles, aligning with the concept of slaying or negation of ideas.

II. Seven Of Swords & General

General is related to strategic actions and the use of the opponent's weapons, as indicated by the Seven of Swords.

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I. Slaying & Seven Of Swords

Seven of Swords signifies the use of the enemy's weapons to overcome obstacles, aligning with the concept of slaying or negation of ideas.

II. Seven Of Swords & Five Of Swords

The Seven and Five of Swords are related as they both deal with conflict and its outcomes

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I. Slaying & Seven Of Swords

Seven of Swords signifies the use of the enemy's weapons to overcome obstacles, aligning with the concept of slaying or negation of ideas.

II. Seven Of Swords & Fatality

Seven of Swords suggests practical obstacles, and can lead to situations of fatality or physical constraints, reinforcing its material focus.

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I. Slaying & Eight Of Swords

Eight of Swords suggests using the opponent’s weapons or ideas to gain an advantage, aligning with the concept of slaying or negation.

II. Eight Of Swords & Censure

Eight of Swords suggests critical positions and examinations, aligning it with notions of censure and judgment.

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I. Slaying & Eight Of Swords

Eight of Swords suggests using the opponent’s weapons or ideas to gain an advantage, aligning with the concept of slaying or negation.

II. Eight Of Swords & Condemnation

Eight of Swords can lead to situations of condemnation or critical assessments, indicating a period of legal or moral struggle.