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

Thirteen

"THIRTEEN" is a significant number in the context of the Tarot, symbolizing the presence of thirteen specific dogmas or teachings within the card system. According to the Tarot, these thirteen teachings form a vital part of the spiritual and esoteric knowledge represented by the deck. While "THIRTEEN" is also recognized in broader cultural and mythological contexts, where it is often associated with superstition and is considered a number linked to Nature's cyclic patterns, it is important to distinguish the religious or spiritual connotations within the Tarot from its general superstitious undertones. In the Tarot, "THIRTEEN" holds a positive and significant meaning, contrasting with its potential negative associations in wider belief systems.

Concordance & Cross-References

Primary Correspondences & Figures

GrindstoneConcept

The grindstone relates to thirteen as a grain that is ground, embodying the duodenary in nature

Thirteen DogmasSubstance

The number thirteen corresponds to the thirteen dogmas represented in the Tarot.

Thirteen connects with superstition as a number with a fear that is a remnant of magic

SuperstititionConcept

Thirteen connects with superstition as a number with a fear that is a remnant of magic

Mediate Correspondences

Sympathetic Chains & Distant Affinities

ThirteenthroughSuperstitionilluminatesPythagoras →
I. Thirteen & Superstition

Thirteen connects with superstition as a number with a fear that is a remnant of magic

II. Superstition & Pythagoras

Popular superstitions can originate from the misinterpretations of Pythagorean symbols or teachings.

ThirteenthroughThirteen DogmasilluminatesGod →
I. Thirteen & Thirteen Dogmas

The number thirteen corresponds to the thirteen dogmas represented in the Tarot.

II. Thirteen Dogmas & God

The dogmas of the Tarot represent fundamental teachings of the divine path in Jewish religion, directly relating to God and divine attributes.

ThirteenthroughSuperstitionilluminatesChrist →
I. Thirteen & Superstition

Thirteen connects with superstition as a number with a fear that is a remnant of magic

II. Superstition & Christ

Superstition is seen as a hindrance to the Christ myth, symbolically representing irrational beliefs that obstruct spiritual progress

ThirteenthroughSuperstitionilluminatesInitiation →
I. Thirteen & Superstition

Thirteen connects with superstition as a number with a fear that is a remnant of magic

II. Superstition & Initiation

Superstition is a decayed form of religious rites, similar to the initiation rituals practiced by sorcerers.

ThirteenthroughSuperstitionilluminatesChaos →
I. Thirteen & Superstition

Thirteen connects with superstition as a number with a fear that is a remnant of magic

II. Superstition & Chaos

The church governs through superstition, which leads to chaos