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

Swedenborg's Visions

Though Swedenborg experienced visionary states, he was imperfectly lucid and often confused reflections with rays.

Concordance & Cross-References

Primary Correspondences & Figures

Magnetic SomnambulismRitual

Swedishborg's experiences exemplify magnetic somnambulism, where his visions are subject to the clarity and confusion of reflections.

Swedenborg's imperfect clarity is a result of his being in the vulgar's light, often mixing reflections with rays.

Swedenborg's visions intermingle with the reflections of the elements, representing his imperfect lucidity.

Mediate Correspondences

Sympathetic Chains & Distant Affinities

Swedenborg's VisionsthroughFour ElementsilluminatesHumanity →
I. Swedenborg's Visions & Four Elements

Swedenborg's visions intermingle with the reflections of the elements, representing his imperfect lucidity.

II. Four Elements & Humanity

In the context of Kabbalistic cosmology, the Four Elements and Humanity are intricately interlinked, both in the material and spiritual realms. According to this mystical tradition, the Four Elements (typically represented as Earth, Water, Air, and Fire) manifest in the physical world through the human experience on Earth. This connection extends beyond mere physical existence; the Four Elements also embody the spiritual essence of humanity, particularly through the souls of just men who are believed to embody a profound spiritual presence. Thus, in this cosmic framework, the Four Elements symbolize not only the tangible aspects of human existence but also serve as a metaphysical backdrop for the moral and spiritual development of individuals, highlighting the harmonious balance between the material and the spiritual in the human condition.

Swedenborg's VisionsthroughVulgar's LightilluminatesDiaphane →
I. Swedenborg's Visions & Vulgar's Light

Swedenborg's imperfect clarity is a result of his being in the vulgar's light, often mixing reflections with rays.

II. Vulgar's Light & Diaphane

The diaphaneous light of adepts is superior to the reflective, opaque light of the vulgar, facilitating clearer visions.

Swedenborg's VisionsthroughFour ElementsilluminatesFour Horsemen Of The Apocalypse →
I. Swedenborg's Visions & Four Elements

Swedenborg's visions intermingle with the reflections of the elements, representing his imperfect lucidity.

II. Four Elements & Four Horsemen Of The Apocalypse

The four elements serve as the medium for the solar energy and the different stages of the horsemen's journey

Swedenborg's VisionsthroughVulgar's LightilluminatesVision Of Truth →
I. Swedenborg's Visions & Vulgar's Light

Swedenborg's imperfect clarity is a result of his being in the vulgar's light, often mixing reflections with rays.

II. Vulgar's Light & Vision Of Truth

The vision of truth contrasts with the vulgar's light, being clear and diaphanous.

Swedenborg's VisionsthroughFour ElementsilluminatesD 10
I. Swedenborg's Visions & Four Elements

Swedenborg's visions intermingle with the reflections of the elements, representing his imperfect lucidity.

II. Four Elements & D 10

D 10 is a significant entity in the context of the World of Assiah, specifically related to the Four Elements. It is described as the ultimate manifestation of the Four Elements in this realm, occupying the highest position in the hierarchical structure of the World of Assiah. This placement suggests that D 10 embodies the perfected or completed form of the Four Elements, signifying its importance and culmination within the broader cosmic order of the World of Assiah. The Four Elements, referred to collectively as "THE FOUR ELEMENTS," are integral components of the World of Assiah. These elements likely represent the basic substances or principles from which all matter in this realm is composed—typically Earth, Water, Air, and Fire. D 10, as the final element in the hierarchy, signifies its role as the supreme or most advanced representation of these foundational principles. This description implies a structured and layered cosmology within the World of Assiah, where D 10 stands as the apex of a hierarchy that likely involves various states or manifestations of the Four Elements. The finality attributed to D 10 suggests it plays a critical role in the overall design or purpose of the World of Assiah, potentially influencing the nature, behavior, or ultimate destiny of entities within this realm.

Swedenborg's VisionsthroughFour ElementsilluminatesMage's Imagination →
I. Swedenborg's Visions & Four Elements

Swedenborg's visions intermingle with the reflections of the elements, representing his imperfect lucidity.

II. Four Elements & Mage's Imagination

The mage's imagination can assimilate reflections from the living light, including those of elements like sylphs and gnomes.

Swedenborg's VisionsthroughVulgar's LightilluminatesIntrusion Of Intoxication →
I. Swedenborg's Visions & Vulgar's Light

Swedenborg's imperfect clarity is a result of his being in the vulgar's light, often mixing reflections with rays.

II. Vulgar's Light & Intrusion Of Intoxication

The intrusion of intoxication manifests in the vulgar's light, leading to confusion.

Swedenborg's VisionsthroughFour ElementsilluminatesDivine Synthesis And Analysis
I. Swedenborg's Visions & Four Elements

Swedenborg's visions intermingle with the reflections of the elements, representing his imperfect lucidity.

II. Four Elements & Divine Synthesis And Analysis

The divine synthesis and analysis relate to the unity and multiplicity in the elements.

Swedenborg's VisionsthroughFour ElementsilluminatesUndescribed Elemental Beings
I. Swedenborg's Visions & Four Elements

Swedenborg's visions intermingle with the reflections of the elements, representing his imperfect lucidity.

II. Four Elements & Undescribed Elemental Beings

The four elements are inhabited by various spirits, like sylphs, undines, gnomes, and salamanders.

Swedenborg's VisionsthroughFour ElementsilluminatesI A A T
I. Swedenborg's Visions & Four Elements

Swedenborg's visions intermingle with the reflections of the elements, representing his imperfect lucidity.

II. Four Elements & I A A T

Represent different aspects of the world and existence in alchemy, symbolizing them within the circle