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

Spencerianism

Philosophic positivism by Spencer which describes evolution as a process of increasing complexity

Concordance & Cross-References

Primary Correspondences & Figures

Deity→Substance

Spencerianism defines Deity as "infinite intelligence, infinitely diversified through infinite time and space"

Mediate Correspondences

Sympathetic Chains & Distant Affinities

SpencerianismthroughDeityilluminatesRosicrucianism →
I. Spencerianism & Deity

Spencerianism defines Deity as "infinite intelligence, infinitely diversified through infinite time and space"

II. Deity & Rosicrucianism

Rosicrucianism revolves around the concept of the divine power within one's heart

SpencerianismthroughDeityilluminatesLife →
I. Spencerianism & Deity

Spencerianism defines Deity as "infinite intelligence, infinitely diversified through infinite time and space"

II. Deity & Life

Comte's positivism challenges traditional religious concepts and the roles of divine authority in moral and intellectual development, suggesting an emphasis on natural laws and empirical methods over theological explanations.

SpencerianismthroughHerbert SpencerilluminatesMentalism →
I. Spencerianism & Herbert Spencer

Herbert Spencer's work inspired Spencerianism

II. Herbert Spencer & Mentalism

Herbert Spencer's philosophy is closely bound with the hermetic concept of an infinite and eternal energy, which he interprets as mental. This alignment suggests that Spencer believed in a fundamental, continuous, and timeless mental or spiritual essence that underpins the universe. His thoughts resonate with hermetic tenets, indicating a deep-rooted belief in a metaphysical realm interconnected with the physical world through mental or spiritual forces.

SpencerianismthroughHerbert SpencerilluminatesKenneth Macdonald →
I. Spencerianism & Herbert Spencer

Herbert Spencer's work inspired Spencerianism

II. Herbert Spencer & Kenneth Macdonald

Kenneth Macdonald, a modern practitioner, would recognize the alignment of his teachings with those of Herbert Spencer

SpencerianismthroughDeityilluminatesAbsolute →
I. Spencerianism & Deity

Spencerianism defines Deity as "infinite intelligence, infinitely diversified through infinite time and space"

II. Deity & Absolute

Hegel's conception of the Absolute as a creative deity

SpencerianismthroughDeityilluminatesAbsolute Process →
I. Spencerianism & Deity

Spencerianism defines Deity as "infinite intelligence, infinitely diversified through infinite time and space"

II. Deity & Absolute Process

The unfolding Absolute in Hegel's philosophy represents a continuous divine process

SpencerianismthroughDeityilluminatesRhodos →
I. Spencerianism & Deity

Spencerianism defines Deity as "infinite intelligence, infinitely diversified through infinite time and space"

II. Deity & Rhodos

Rhodos, often symbolizing the divine dew in the context of Rosicrucianism, is a key entity in this description. According to the surviving literature, Rhodos carries significant symbolic weight within this esoteric tradition. The divine dew, represented by Rhodos, is closely associated with wisdom and concealment, encapsulating deep and layered meanings that are integral to Rosicrucian symbolism. This dew is not just a simple representation but a complex and manifold concept that demonstrates the intricate spiritual and intellectual themes within Rosicrucian teachings and practices. The concept of rhodos (dew) is associated with divine symbolism in Rosicrucianism

SpencerianismthroughDeityilluminatesHouse →
I. Spencerianism & Deity

Spencerianism defines Deity as "infinite intelligence, infinitely diversified through infinite time and space"

II. Deity & House

Deities are assigned to each house of the zodiac in the Hieroglyphic Plan, highlighting their association with the celestial order

SpencerianismthroughHerbert SpencerilluminatesClairvoyance →
I. Spencerianism & Herbert Spencer

Herbert Spencer's work inspired Spencerianism

II. Herbert Spencer & Clairvoyance

Herbert Spencer rejected the nebular theory, an idea that contrasts with clairvoyant observations of the spiritual world

SpencerianismthroughDeityilluminatesAbsolute Development
I. Spencerianism & Deity

Spencerianism defines Deity as "infinite intelligence, infinitely diversified through infinite time and space"

II. Deity & Absolute Development

The deity in Hegel’s philosophy underlies the process of the Absolute