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

Symbiosis

Love unites beings but also makes them rivals and enemies occasionally

Concordance & Cross-References

Primary Correspondences & Figures

Adept→Concept

Adepts have knowledge of the symbiotic nature of love and unity

Symbiosis is a concept derived from sympathy and love

Pride→Concept

Pride can disrupt the unity and symbiotic nature of love

Mediate Correspondences

Sympathetic Chains & Distant Affinities

SymbiosisthroughAdeptilluminatesSun →
I. Symbiosis & Adept

Adepts have knowledge of the symbiotic nature of love and unity

II. Adept & Sun

The adept speaks from the sun, indicating a spiritual connection

SymbiosisthroughAdeptilluminatesMoon →
I. Symbiosis & Adept

Adepts have knowledge of the symbiotic nature of love and unity

II. Adept & Moon

The adept can also speak from the moon, indicating dual connections

SymbiosisthroughSympathyilluminatesAstral Light →
I. Symbiosis & Sympathy

Symbiosis is a concept derived from sympathy and love

II. Sympathy & Astral Light

The Astral Light is a subtle force that is ever active, vigorous, and fruitful in alluring dreams and sensuous images. It can produce the concept of sympathy in imagination.

SymbiosisthroughAdeptilluminatesEvocation →
I. Symbiosis & Adept

Adepts have knowledge of the symbiotic nature of love and unity

II. Adept & Evocation

Adepts perform evocations to connect with spiritual entities

SymbiosisthroughAdeptilluminatesMaster →
I. Symbiosis & Adept

Adepts have knowledge of the symbiotic nature of love and unity

II. Adept & Master

In the described hierarchical structure of spiritual beings, Adepts and Masters occupy distinct but somewhat interconnected positions. According to the surviving literature, Adepts are positioned higher than Masters, indicating a hierarchical relationship where Adepts oversee or mentor Masters. Both groups utilize Hermetic principles and practices, albeit with distinctions that reflect their unique roles within the hierarchy. The information suggests that although Masters and Adepts are on the same hierarchical level, sharing the knowledge and practices of the spiritual plane, there is a clear distinction between their roles and possibly their levels of attainment. This shared knowledge and practice imply a collaborative environment where these spiritual beings work together towards common goals, despite the hierarchical difference. The description resolves the contradictory statements by clarifying that while there is a hierarchical structure with Adepts being higher up, Masters and Adepts coexist on the same level in terms of knowledge and practices within the spiritual plane, fostering a cohesive and collaborative spiritual community.

SymbiosisthroughAdeptilluminatesEsoteric Writings →
I. Symbiosis & Adept

Adepts have knowledge of the symbiotic nature of love and unity

II. Adept & Esoteric Writings

Esoteric writings mention Adepts, adding to the body of knowledge on spiritual beings.

SymbiosisthroughSympathyilluminatesSabbath →
I. Symbiosis & Sympathy

Symbiosis is a concept derived from sympathy and love

II. Sympathy & Sabbath

The Sabbath, when brought to sorcerers through isolation, can bring similar experiences of sympathy or other magical phenomena.

SymbiosisthroughSympathyilluminatesLove →
I. Symbiosis & Sympathy

Symbiosis is a concept derived from sympathy and love

II. Sympathy & Love

Love and sympathy, both associated with relationships and support

SymbiosisthroughSympathyilluminatesHeaven →
I. Symbiosis & Sympathy

Symbiosis is a concept derived from sympathy and love

II. Sympathy & Heaven

The core message of the text is that human sympathy and love are the path to heaven, emphasizing the importance of unity and love over division and dogma.

SymbiosisthroughAdeptilluminatesInitiate →
I. Symbiosis & Adept

Adepts have knowledge of the symbiotic nature of love and unity

II. Adept & Initiate

An Adept is an initiate who has mastered the knowledge and power of the Magi, and is part of the lineage of those who are initiated into true science and magic.