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

Student

Students and their interactions with the seventh house are centered around learning and acquiring knowledge.

Concordance & Cross-References

Primary Correspondences & Figures

Self→Concept

The student is learning about the Self, which is a key concept in the Duality of Mind.

The concepts of student and disciple are closely related, both involving the roles of learning and teaching in knowledge transmission.

Mediate Correspondences

Sympathetic Chains & Distant Affinities

StudentthroughSelfilluminatesPhilosophy →
I. Student & Self

The student is learning about the Self, which is a key concept in the Duality of Mind.

II. Self & Philosophy

Philosophy reveals the true self, the immortal core of human beings

StudentthroughSelfilluminatesWill →
I. Student & Self

The student is learning about the Self, which is a key concept in the Duality of Mind.

II. Self & Will

The Self and the Will of the Masculine Principle are interdependent entities crucial for mental operations and creative endeavors. The Self, representing the individual's inner world and mental processes, relies on the active assistance of the Will to give birth to mental offspring—symbols of creative thoughts and ideas. The Will, embodying the dynamic and expressive aspect of the Masculine Principle, plays a vital role by initiating and supporting the creative processes started by the Self. Together, these two entities—The Self and the Will—function in a cooperative manner, with each requiring the other's active contribution to achieve mental and intellectual growth. The Will, operating in diverse phases, consistently supports the mental creations and expressions initiated by the Self, emphasizing their inseparable and dynamic relationship. This harmonious interplay highlights the essential collaboration between the internal Self and the external Will in the generation and realization of mental concepts and ideas. The Will is an essential aspect of the Self, providing the active power required for mental creation

StudentthroughSelfilluminatesMind →
I. Student & Self

The student is learning about the Self, which is a key concept in the Duality of Mind.

II. Self & Mind

Mind is the primary medium through which the Self operates, encompassing all thoughts, feelings, and ideas

StudentthroughSelfilluminatesMental Gender →
I. Student & Self

The student is learning about the Self, which is a key concept in the Duality of Mind.

II. Self & Mental Gender

Self operates on the principles of masculine and feminine gender representations, with the I as the masculine principle and the Me as the feminine principle

StudentthroughSelfilluminatesImagination →
I. Student & Self

The student is learning about the Self, which is a key concept in the Duality of Mind.

II. Self & Imagination

Self, through the Me, operates on the principle of generating new thoughts and ideas, including the work of the imagination

StudentthroughDiscipleilluminatesStage →
I. Student & Disciple

The concepts of student and disciple are closely related, both involving the roles of learning and teaching in knowledge transmission.

II. Disciple & Stage

The entity "DISCIPLE" undergoes a transformation journey symbolized by the concept of a "STAGE" from larva to pupa. This process encompasses the development stages similar to the metamorphosis of an insect, where the DISCIPLE progresses through structured phases towards enlightenment and higher understanding. Throughout this journey, the DISCIPLE symbolizes a transformative path where initial states of simplicity and potential (larva) evolve into states of complexity and preparedness (chrysalis or pupa). This metaphor suggests that the DISCIPLE's progression is akin to moving from one stage to another, ultimately leading to a state of enlightenment and spiritual development. The DISCIPLE's journey highlights the idea that progression through stages is crucial for achieving a deeper level of understanding and spiritual maturation.

StudentthroughSelfilluminatesVision →
I. Student & Self

The student is learning about the Self, which is a key concept in the Duality of Mind.

II. Self & Vision

Vision is related to the Self as it involves the higher perception and understanding that the Self can achieve, transcending the finite mind of the Me.

StudentthroughSelfilluminatesMe →
I. Student & Self

The student is learning about the Self, which is a key concept in the Duality of Mind.

II. Self & Me

The Self and Me are intrinsic components of the human psyche, representing a fundamental duality within the mind. The Self, acting as an observer, experiences and witnesses the mental processes of the Me. This distinction highlights the observer-participant dynamic within human consciousness. The Self is composed of two elements: the Me and the I. The Me encompasses the physical and experiential aspects, reflecting personal identity and lived experiences. Conversely, the I embodies the will and the witnessing aspect, serving as the inner voice that observes and integrates the experiences processed by the Me. Together, these elements encapsulate the complex interplay between the physical and the spiritual, illustrating the Duality of Mind in human psychology.

StudentthroughSelfilluminatesI →
I. Student & Self

The student is learning about the Self, which is a key concept in the Duality of Mind.

II. Self & I

The Self includes the I, which is associated with the will and witnessing of mental creation, reflecting the masculine principle of mental gender

StudentthroughSelfilluminatesMortal →
I. Student & Self

The student is learning about the Self, which is a key concept in the Duality of Mind.

II. Self & Mortal

Mortal and Self are related as the Self, being a part of the infinite mind, exists within the context of finite existence, as manifested through human beings.