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

Thirteen Dogmas

The Tarot represents the thirteen dogmas of the Jewish religion, symbolizing the path to enlightenment

Concordance & Cross-References

Primary Correspondences & Figures

God→Concept

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

Thirteen→Substance

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

Mediate Correspondences

Sympathetic Chains & Distant Affinities

Thirteen DogmasthroughGodilluminatesAlchemy →
I. 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.

II. God & Alchemy

The transformations in alchemy are seen as divine actions, manifesting God's essence through growth and expansion.

Thirteen DogmasthroughGodilluminatesMysteries →
I. 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.

II. God & Mysteries

Mysteries offer a path to understanding and embracing the true nature of God, which guides the soul.

Thirteen DogmasthroughGodilluminatesSpirit →
I. 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.

II. God & Spirit

God represents the ultimate goal and source of divine powers.

Thirteen DogmasthroughGodilluminatesFire →
I. 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.

II. God & Fire

(GOD created fire from the letter Shin as per Chapter 10)

Thirteen DogmasthroughGodilluminatesMohammed →
I. 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.

II. God & Mohammed

GOD revealed the Koran to Mohammed through Gabriel

Thirteen DogmasthroughGodilluminatesWater →
I. 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.

II. God & Water

(GOD created water from the letter Mem as per Chapter 10)

Thirteen DogmasthroughGodilluminatesAir →
I. 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.

II. God & Air

(GOD created air from the letter Aleph as per Chapter 10)

Thirteen DogmasthroughGodilluminatesDevil →
I. 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.

II. God & Devil

The devil is an angel cast out of heaven for wanting divinity, contrasting with the character of God

Thirteen DogmasthroughGodilluminatesAristotle →
I. 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.

II. God & Aristotle

Aristotle, the renowned Greek philosopher, elucidates the concept of God within his philosophical framework. According to his definitions, God is portrayed as the "First Mover," a concept that refers to the ultimate cause of motion in the universe, setting into motion all other elements without itself being moved. God is also described by Aristotle as the "Best of beings," signifying the supreme entity whose nature is perfect and ultimate in the hierarchy of existence. God is characterized as an "immovable Substance," an ontological term highlighting the stability and permanence of this divine being. This characterization of God as both the source of motion and the highest being reflects Aristotle’s understanding of the cosmos and its underlying principles. The term "motion" in this context encompasses not just physical movement but any kind of activity or change. Aristotle’s definition of God, thus, encompasses a being of static rest yet capable of initiating all movement and change. This dual characteristic—being immovable itself but the motor of all things—demonstrates the paradoxical yet unified nature of the divine according to Aristotle’s philosophy. Similarly, the description of being "immovable" and "the Best of beings" aligns with his broader assertions about the nature of existence and the divine, where God is conceived not only as the most perfect and desirable of beings but also as the absolute and unchanging principle of the universe.

Thirteen DogmasthroughGodilluminatesEsoteric Writings →
I. 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.

II. God & Esoteric Writings

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