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

Spiritual Cycle

The Spiritual cycle of the Divine cycle starts in Aries and ends in Pisces

Concordance & Cross-References

Primary Correspondences & Figures

While all cycles originate in Aries, the cycle of the body represents a lower level of evolution The cycle of the body represents the physical manifestation of the greater Spiritual cycles

Spiritual Ego CycleConcept

These two cycles are branches of the greater Spiritual cycle

Wands→Concept

Wands are part of the Spiritual cycle starting in Aries

Swords→Ritual

Swords are also part of the Spiritual cycle starting in Aries

Mediate Correspondences

Sympathetic Chains & Distant Affinities

Spiritual CyclethroughWandsilluminatesWater →
I. Spiritual Cycle & Wands

Wands are part of the Spiritual cycle starting in Aries

II. Wands & Water

Wands, as symbols of air, have a connection to the emotional element of experience, which is represented by water in the symbolism of creation.

Spiritual CyclethroughWandsilluminatesAir →
I. Spiritual Cycle & Wands

Wands are part of the Spiritual cycle starting in Aries

II. Wands & Air

Wands are symbolic within the domain of cosmo-philosophy, particularly associated with the element of air. These wands symbolize the highest element in creation, embodying actions related to creation, desire, and enterprise. They are tools or emblems used to connect with or influence the air element, thereby facilitating endeavors, aspirations, and productive actions in a spiritual or magical context.

Spiritual CyclethroughWandsilluminatesSignificator →
I. Spiritual Cycle & Wands

Wands are part of the Spiritual cycle starting in Aries

II. Wands & Significator

Wands are the Significator for fair, light-colored people in the court cards

Spiritual CyclethroughWandsilluminatesPentacles →
I. Spiritual Cycle & Wands

Wands are part of the Spiritual cycle starting in Aries

II. Wands & Pentacles

Pentacles, like wands, are symbolic representations in the context of magical practice, sharing a concept of higher thought and mental processes.

Spiritual CyclethroughSwordsilluminatesCrown →
I. Spiritual Cycle & Swords

Swords are also part of the Spiritual cycle starting in Aries

II. Swords & Crown

Swords are often associated with the concept of the Crown, which is about authority and power.

Spiritual CyclethroughWandsilluminatesCups →
I. Spiritual Cycle & Wands

Wands are part of the Spiritual cycle starting in Aries

II. Wands & Cups

Both wands and cups are part of the Tarot system and have symbolic meanings related to the zodiacal ideation

Spiritual CyclethroughSwordsilluminatesKnight →
I. Spiritual Cycle & Swords

Swords are also part of the Spiritual cycle starting in Aries

II. Swords & Knight

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.

Spiritual CyclethroughSwordsilluminatesPage →
I. Spiritual Cycle & Swords

Swords are also part of the Spiritual cycle starting in Aries

II. Swords & Page

Pages active with swords symbolizes authority and vigilance related to the concept of swords.

Spiritual CyclethroughCycle Of The BodyilluminatesUniversal Solvent →
I. Spiritual Cycle & Cycle Of The Body

While all cycles originate in Aries, the cycle of the body represents a lower level of evolution The cycle of the body represents the physical manifestation of the greater Spiritual cycles

II. Cycle Of The Body & Universal Solvent

Pisces as the house of the 'Universal Solvent' marks the end of the Cycle of the Body

Spiritual CyclethroughWandsilluminatesGreater Arcana →
I. Spiritual Cycle & Wands

Wands are part of the Spiritual cycle starting in Aries

II. Wands & Greater Arcana

Wands are indicative of the Intelligences working through the Greater Arcana