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

Suggestion

Suggestion is a form of persuasion that involves the implantation of ideas into another's mind through a variety of techniques, including personal magnetism and aspects of hypnotism. It can lead to transformative thoughts and actions, often manifesting in what could be considered hot speech—expressions or thoughts that are contentious and egocentric. The process of suggestion essentially transfers an idea into someone's mind, causing them to act in accordance with that suggestion. While grounded in the principles of willpower and psychological influence, suggestion holds roots in the broader fields of personal magnetism and hypnosis, indicating its potential to significantly impact an individual's thoughts and behaviors.

Concordance & Cross-References

Primary Correspondences & Figures

Will→Concept

Suggestion is a form of influence that relies on the Will (Male Principle) to implant thoughts in another's mind.

Suggestion is a key mechanism through which Mental Gender operates, allowing for the transfer of ideas between entities

Action→Concept

Suggestion requires action to be effective, translating ideas into practical effects through the subject's response

Scribe→Person

Suggestions drive the dialogue, leading to potential contention and egocentric thought.

Mediate Correspondences

Sympathetic Chains & Distant Affinities

SuggestionthroughWillilluminatesTruth →
I. Suggestion & Will

Suggestion is a form of influence that relies on the Will (Male Principle) to implant thoughts in another's mind.

II. Will & Truth

The will, as a concept in the Axiomata Hermetica, operates under the truth

SuggestionthroughWillilluminatesAstral Light →
I. Suggestion & Will

Suggestion is a form of influence that relies on the Will (Male Principle) to implant thoughts in another's mind.

II. Will & Astral Light

The Astral Light is subordinate to will and intelligence, subject to imagination and dependent on will.

SuggestionthroughWillilluminatesBewitchment →
I. Suggestion & Will

Suggestion is a form of influence that relies on the Will (Male Principle) to implant thoughts in another's mind.

II. Will & Bewitchment

Bewitchment relies on the will as a primary tool to exert harm or benefit

SuggestionthroughWillilluminatesMaster →
I. Suggestion & Will

Suggestion is a form of influence that relies on the Will (Male Principle) to implant thoughts in another's mind.

II. Will & Master

The will of a master is strong enough to overcome the swings of the mental pendulum, allowing them to remain in control of their moods and emotions.

SuggestionthroughActionilluminatesHermetic Teachings →
I. Suggestion & Action

Suggestion requires action to be effective, translating ideas into practical effects through the subject's response

II. Action & Hermetic Teachings

The Hermetic Teachings aim to unlock actions and knowledge, guiding practical application of their principles

SuggestionthroughWillilluminatesPapus →
I. Suggestion & Will

Suggestion is a form of influence that relies on the Will (Male Principle) to implant thoughts in another's mind.

II. Will & Papus

Papus associates the Will with the concept of the divine motive in the Magician.

SuggestionthroughWillilluminatesFaith →
I. Suggestion & Will

Suggestion is a form of influence that relies on the Will (Male Principle) to implant thoughts in another's mind.

II. Will & Faith

Faith and will are interlinked processes that work in tandem to form a cohesive chain, both in the context of belief systems and in the spiritual or collective realm. This chain not only solidifies a chain of belief and commitment but also serves to draw souls together into a united and interconnected group. In the creation and sustained growth of faith, it is the willing souls that come together through a circle of manifestation, contributing to the formation and strengthening of this interconnected chain. Faith and will are two key elements in the formation of a chain of belief and commitment

SuggestionthroughWillilluminatesTetragram →
I. Suggestion & Will

Suggestion is a form of influence that relies on the Will (Male Principle) to implant thoughts in another's mind.

II. Will & Tetragram

The Will and Tetragram both represent the creative power behind magical transformations, with Tetragram being the term expressing this power explicitly

SuggestionthroughWillilluminatesSelf →
I. Suggestion & Will

Suggestion is a form of influence that relies on the Will (Male Principle) to implant thoughts in another's mind.

II. Will & Self

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

SuggestionthroughActionilluminatesGreek Myth →
I. Suggestion & Action

Suggestion requires action to be effective, translating ideas into practical effects through the subject's response

II. Action & Greek Myth

Greek Myth involves the action of solving riddles and grappling with existential questions