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

St. Ignatius

Ignatius, a historical saint whose name is invoked in certain magical ceremonies.

Concordance & Cross-References

Primary Correspondences & Figures

Performing the exercises of St. Ignatius leads to obtaining faith and achieving the Great Work

Pharisee SaulPerson

Ignatius and Pharisee Saul are two significant figures who share a transformative narrative within religious literature and tradition. Ignatius's name, like that of Saul, can be invoked in ceremonies that symbolize a profound transformation or spiritual rebirth, echoing the dramatic change experienced by Saul on the road to Damascus. This similarity highlights the shared thematic elements in their respective narratives, emphasizing spiritual redemption and a pivotal moment of enlightenment.

Mediate Correspondences

Sympathetic Chains & Distant Affinities

St. IgnatiusthroughMagical WorkilluminatesAstral Light →
I. St. Ignatius & Magical Work

Performing the exercises of St. Ignatius leads to obtaining faith and achieving the Great Work

II. Magical Work & Astral Light

The Astral Light is a source of magical knowledge and insight

St. IgnatiusthroughMagical WorkilluminatesNature →
I. St. Ignatius & Magical Work

Performing the exercises of St. Ignatius leads to obtaining faith and achieving the Great Work

II. Magical Work & Nature

Nature, as a substance, is central to magical practices

St. IgnatiusthroughMagical WorkilluminatesAction →
I. St. Ignatius & Magical Work

Performing the exercises of St. Ignatius leads to obtaining faith and achieving the Great Work

II. Magical Work & Action

Magical work requires immediate and sustained action following belief

St. IgnatiusthroughMagical WorkilluminatesBelief →
I. St. Ignatius & Magical Work

Performing the exercises of St. Ignatius leads to obtaining faith and achieving the Great Work

II. Magical Work & Belief

Magical work depends on the strength of belief

St. IgnatiusthroughMagical WorkilluminatesExcitement
I. St. Ignatius & Magical Work

Performing the exercises of St. Ignatius leads to obtaining faith and achieving the Great Work

II. Magical Work & Excitement

Exciement and magical practices are related, though their use is carefully controlled