Astral Light→Substance
Swedenborg's personal light is continually projected by his will, constituting his personal atmosphere, which is the Astral Light.
Swedenborg
Emanuel Swedenborg, a historical and mystical figure from the 17th-18th century, is renowned for his profound religious insights and revelations, which have influenced numerous philosophical and theological discussions. Known for his experiences during somnambulistic (trance-like) states, Swedenborg described communications with spirits, often noting that these spirits would present themselves in animal forms, adding a unique element to his recorded experiences. As a writer and spiritual philosopher, Swedenborg engaged with the concept of the Astral Light, a belief that transcends the physical to communicate with spiritual entities. His work examines the interactions between the natural and supernatural realms, making him a pivotal figure in the context of occultism and spiritual exploration.
Concordance & Cross-References
Primary Correspondences & Figures
Evocation→Ritual
Swedenborg was known to engage in similar forms of evocation
Swedenborg's FormsSubstance
Swedenborg's forms that appeared in the Astral Light are his own
Mediate Correspondences
Sympathetic Chains & Distant Affinities
I. Swedenborg & Astral Light
Swedenborg's personal light is continually projected by his will, constituting his personal atmosphere, which is the Astral Light.
II. Astral Light & Paracelsus
Paracelsus was aware of the circulation of astral currents and its potential for magical practices
I. Swedenborg & Evocation
Swedenborg was known to engage in similar forms of evocation
II. Evocation & Pantacle
Pantacle is an object used in light Necromancy for evoking spirits
I. Swedenborg & Astral Light
Swedenborg's personal light is continually projected by his will, constituting his personal atmosphere, which is the Astral Light.
II. Astral Light & Kabalah
Kabalah provides the fundamental dogma for true astrology, which influences the Astral Light
I. Swedenborg & Astral Light
Swedenborg's personal light is continually projected by his will, constituting his personal atmosphere, which is the Astral Light.
II. Astral Light & Philosophy
The Astral Light, as a substance, serves as the basis for philosophical contemplation and reflection, integral to understanding divination
I. Swedenborg & Astral Light
Swedenborg's personal light is continually projected by his will, constituting his personal atmosphere, which is the Astral Light.
II. Astral Light & Pentagram
Through the Pentagram, spirits representing the Astral Light can be made available for observation
I. Swedenborg & Astral Light
Swedenborg's personal light is continually projected by his will, constituting his personal atmosphere, which is the Astral Light.
II. Astral Light & Magic
The Astral Light is manipulated through magic, as described in the text
I. Swedenborg & Astral Light
Swedenborg's personal light is continually projected by his will, constituting his personal atmosphere, which is the Astral Light.
II. Astral Light & Bewitchment
Astral Light, through its interactions with the nervous system, can warn of the dangers of bewitchment, acting as a safeguard against the practices of black magic.
I. Swedenborg & Astral Light
Swedenborg's personal light is continually projected by his will, constituting his personal atmosphere, which is the Astral Light.
II. Astral Light & Water
Water, in the elementary world, corresponds to the kabalistic woman, and the Astral Light, which is a universal seducer typified by the serpent of Genesis, may be affected by these elements.
I. Swedenborg & Astral Light
Swedenborg's personal light is continually projected by his will, constituting his personal atmosphere, which is the Astral Light.
II. Astral Light & Will
The Astral Light is subordinate to will and intelligence, subject to imagination and dependent on will.
I. Swedenborg & Astral Light
Swedenborg's personal light is continually projected by his will, constituting his personal atmosphere, which is the Astral Light.
II. Astral Light & Divination
The Astral Light is the basis of the illusion through which divination occurs, affecting the perceptions during divination