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

Sorcerers

The Sorcerers are a lineage or group of individuals who are practitioners of sorcery, a form of witchcraft or magic involving the use of supernatural powers for practical or malevolent purposes. These practitioners are often found in historical or mythical accounts, where their abilities and methods are prominently featured. Sorcerers manipulate magical forces for various intentions, which can range from beneficial uses to harmful or nefarious ones, depending on the context and the intentions of the individual sorcerer. This group's extensive presence in narratives and historical records highlights the enduring fascination and variability associated with sorcery and its practitioners.

Concordance & Cross-References

Primary Correspondences & Figures

PhiltresSubstance

Sorcerers are the creators and users of philtres, forming a direct and necessary link between the substance and the personnel involved in their creation. Sorcerers prepare philtres by performing sacrifices and using words

Sabbath→Concept

Sorcerers are participants in the ritual of the Sabbath, involved in the practice of Black Magic

Magnetic ConnexionConcept

Sorcerers create magnets to establish a magical link with their target

IncubiPerson

Incubi assist sorcerers in their practices and participate in their rituals Sorcerers and Incubi are interlinked in the practice of Black Magic and the rituals of the Sabbath

PhildresSubstance

Sorcerers prepare philtres by performing sacrifices and using words

Sorcerers are associated with Black Magic and practice it in the context of the Sabbath

Magnetism→Substance

Sorcerers are practitioners of magnetism in the context of preparing philtres, showing the overlap between arcane practices and their use in magical concoctions.

Sorcerers are practitioners known for practicing Necromancy, using the practice as a means to invoke spirits and perform magic, often described in historical and magical texts.

Man→Person

Sorcerers know how to use men's desires and philtres to their advantage

Kabalists→Substance

Sorcerers are often part of the lineage or tradition of the Kabalists, as they practice similar magical and esoteric arts.

Mediate Correspondences

Sympathetic Chains & Distant Affinities

SorcerersthroughManilluminatesSun →
I. Sorcerers & Man

Sorcerers know how to use men's desires and philtres to their advantage

II. Man & Sun

The Sun is described alongside Man, representing a central figure in celestial and human significance, suggesting a direct link in the narrative Both Man and Sun are described, connecting in the narrative and traditional symbolism

SorcerersthroughMagnetismilluminatesParacelsus →
I. Sorcerers & Magnetism

Sorcerers are practitioners of magnetism in the context of preparing philtres, showing the overlap between arcane practices and their use in magical concoctions.

II. Magnetism & Paracelsus

Paracelsus experimented with and utilized magnetism as a form of magical healing

SorcerersthroughMagnetismilluminatesPantacle →
I. Sorcerers & Magnetism

Sorcerers are practitioners of magnetism in the context of preparing philtres, showing the overlap between arcane practices and their use in magical concoctions.

II. Magnetism & Pantacle

The Pantacle is used in conjunction with the Pentagram to affect magnetism, as described in the text

SorcerersthroughManilluminatesMysteries →
I. Sorcerers & Man

Sorcerers know how to use men's desires and philtres to their advantage

II. Man & Mysteries

The Mysteries were based on the belief that man was created in the image of God, but over time, this understanding was lost.

SorcerersthroughManilluminatesSpirit →
I. Sorcerers & Man

Sorcerers know how to use men's desires and philtres to their advantage

II. Man & Spirit

Man is created in the image of God, sharing a twofold constitution with the divine, including a spiritual and material aspect.

SorcerersthroughMagnetismilluminatesPentagram →
I. Sorcerers & Magnetism

Sorcerers are practitioners of magnetism in the context of preparing philtres, showing the overlap between arcane practices and their use in magical concoctions.

II. Magnetism & Pentagram

PENTAGRAM and magnetism are closely bound in the texts examined. The pentagram, a five-pointed star typically used in various ritualistic and symbolic practices, is described as playing a essential part in the exploration and application of magnetism. This usage encompasses both the theoretical understanding and practical implementation of magnetic principles and phenomena. Thus, the pentagram serves as a symbol and tool for those engaged in the study and application of magnetism within specific contexts and practices.

SorcerersthroughManilluminatesAll →
I. Sorcerers & Man

Sorcerers know how to use men's desires and philtres to their advantage

II. Man & All

Man ceases manifesting on the material plane and withdraws into the indwelling spirit, representing a return to THE ALL.

SorcerersthroughMagnetismilluminatesAstral Light →
I. Sorcerers & Magnetism

Sorcerers are practitioners of magnetism in the context of preparing philtres, showing the overlap between arcane practices and their use in magical concoctions.

II. Magnetism & Astral Light

Astral Light and magnetism are described as forces with intertwined properties and potential uses, particularly in their ability to influence or manipulate spirits. According to the surviving literature, both entities share a connection: magnetism directly draws from the Astral Light, which is characterized as a latent form of light. This interaction between magnetism and the Astral Light suggests a fundamental relationship where magnetism utilizes the Astral Light to transmit information. Together, these forces imply a broader context of spiritual and possibly mystical influences, highlighting their similar nature and the shared realm of their operations.

SorcerersthroughMagnetismilluminatesMagic →
I. Sorcerers & Magnetism

Sorcerers are practitioners of magnetism in the context of preparing philtres, showing the overlap between arcane practices and their use in magical concoctions.

II. Magnetism & Magic

Both magnetism and magic are described as natural phenomena that can be influenced through the use of the Pentagram

SorcerersthroughKabalistsilluminatesMagician →
I. Sorcerers & Kabalists

Sorcerers are often part of the lineage or tradition of the Kabalists, as they practice similar magical and esoteric arts.

II. Kabalists & Magician

Kabalists provide the definition of the term Microprosopus and contribute to the understanding of the true magician who is the sovereign pontiff of nature.