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

Theory Of Rebirth

The theory of rebirth teaches that the spirit is an integral part of God, enfolded with divine possibilities, and through many earthly existences its latent powers are slowly unfolded into dynamic energy, ultimately leading to perfection and reunion with God.

Concordance & Cross-References

Primary Correspondences & Figures

School Of LifeRitual

The Theory of Rebirth is seen as a spiritual education that involves many lifetimes, likened to a School of Life.

The Theory of Rebirth contrasts with the sin of Ignorance, emphasizing applied knowledge as the path to salvation.

BooksLineage

The teachings in BOOKS support the Theory of Rebirth, providing guidance and validation for the belief system.

Mediate Correspondences

Sympathetic Chains & Distant Affinities

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I. Theory Of Rebirth & Ignorance

The Theory of Rebirth contrasts with the sin of Ignorance, emphasizing applied knowledge as the path to salvation.

II. Ignorance & Chiram

Ignorance is seen as an enemy of the CHiram myth, symbolically representing the spiritual and moral darkness it opposes

Theory Of RebirththroughIgnoranceilluminatesChaos →
I. Theory Of Rebirth & Ignorance

The Theory of Rebirth contrasts with the sin of Ignorance, emphasizing applied knowledge as the path to salvation.

II. Ignorance & Chaos

The mob governs through ignorance, which leads to chaos

Theory Of RebirththroughSchool Of LifeilluminatesEvolution →
I. Theory Of Rebirth & School Of Life

The Theory of Rebirth is seen as a spiritual education that involves many lifetimes, likened to a School of Life.

II. School Of Life & Evolution

Both terms are used metaphorically to explain the process of spiritual development and learning through multiple lifetimes.

Theory Of RebirththroughIgnoranceilluminatesComplex Ignorance →
I. Theory Of Rebirth & Ignorance

The Theory of Rebirth contrasts with the sin of Ignorance, emphasizing applied knowledge as the path to salvation.

II. Ignorance & Complex Ignorance

Ignorance includes Complex Ignorance as a state of knowledge of one’s own ignorance

Theory Of RebirththroughIgnoranceilluminatesSimple Ignorance →
I. Theory Of Rebirth & Ignorance

The Theory of Rebirth contrasts with the sin of Ignorance, emphasizing applied knowledge as the path to salvation.

II. Ignorance & Simple Ignorance

Ignorance encompasses Simple Ignorance as a state of lack of knowledge

Theory Of RebirththroughIgnoranceilluminatesSelf-satisfied State
I. Theory Of Rebirth & Ignorance

The Theory of Rebirth contrasts with the sin of Ignorance, emphasizing applied knowledge as the path to salvation.

II. Ignorance & Self-satisfied State

Ignorance is the state of unawareness, the opposite of philosophical awakening

Theory Of RebirththroughIgnoranceilluminatesDespair Of Worldliness
I. Theory Of Rebirth & Ignorance

The Theory of Rebirth contrasts with the sin of Ignorance, emphasizing applied knowledge as the path to salvation.

II. Ignorance & Despair Of Worldliness

Ignorance leads to the despair of worldliness, a focus on superficial aspects of life

Theory Of RebirththroughIgnoranceilluminatesCruel Clutches Of Greed
I. Theory Of Rebirth & Ignorance

The Theory of Rebirth contrasts with the sin of Ignorance, emphasizing applied knowledge as the path to salvation.

II. Ignorance & Cruel Clutches Of Greed

Greed, when unchecked, leads to a state of ignorance and materialism

Theory Of RebirththroughIgnoranceilluminatesCold Tomb Of Dead Idealism
I. Theory Of Rebirth & Ignorance

The Theory of Rebirth contrasts with the sin of Ignorance, emphasizing applied knowledge as the path to salvation.

II. Ignorance & Cold Tomb Of Dead Idealism

Dead idealism, when unfulfilled, leads to a state of ignorance