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

Thoughts As The Expression Of Will

Schopenhauer’s view that thoughts are the manifestation of will

Concordance & Cross-References

Primary Correspondences & Figures

Substance→Substance

In Schopenhauer, thoughts are manifestations of the will

Kant’s ideas on the role of the mind align with Schopenhauer’s views on will

Relationships Of ThoughtConcept

Thoughts in Schopenhauer's philosophy express the will

Mediate Correspondences

Sympathetic Chains & Distant Affinities

Thoughts As The Expression Of WillthroughSubstanceilluminatesParacelsus →
I. Thoughts As The Expression Of Will & Substance

In Schopenhauer, thoughts are manifestations of the will

II. Substance & Paracelsus

Paracelsus provides key insights into the nature of elemental substances like sylphs, salamanders, and gnomes, shaping the broader concept.

Thoughts As The Expression Of WillthroughSubstanceilluminatesAlchemy →
I. Thoughts As The Expression Of Will & Substance

In Schopenhauer, thoughts are manifestations of the will

II. Substance & Alchemy

Alchemy and substance transformation are intertwined concepts in the text, significantly influencing the thematic elements and core processes discussed. Alchemy involves the transformation of substances, whether physically or through mystical means, into new forms, thereby linking the two concepts strongly. This practice is central in "The Chemical Marriage," where alchemy and substance transformation serve as key processes for understanding both the chemical and mystical changes described within the narrative. These processes are pivotal in exploring the themes of transformation, creation, and the interplay between the physical and spiritual realms, making them essential elements within the classical canon. Substances are central to the practice of alchemy.

Thoughts As The Expression Of WillthroughSubstanceilluminatesSpirit →
I. Thoughts As The Expression Of Will & Substance

In Schopenhauer, thoughts are manifestations of the will

II. Substance & Spirit

Substance, containing within it the element of Life, originates the Soul and Mind of man. The substance comprises the elements of fire and æther, which are imparted to form the bodies of man.

Thoughts As The Expression Of WillthroughSubstanceilluminatesFire →
I. Thoughts As The Expression Of Will & Substance

In Schopenhauer, thoughts are manifestations of the will

II. Substance & Fire

Great fires played a role in the initiation ceremony

Thoughts As The Expression Of WillthroughSubstanceilluminatesMasonry →
I. Thoughts As The Expression Of Will & Substance

In Schopenhauer, thoughts are manifestations of the will

II. Substance & Masonry

Masonry is both a physical and metaphysical concept, symbolizing the work of ancient and modern Freemasonry

Thoughts As The Expression Of WillthroughSubstanceilluminatesMonad →
I. Thoughts As The Expression Of Will & Substance

In Schopenhauer, thoughts are manifestations of the will

II. Substance & Monad

Substance is a term used to describe the primary status of Monad in creation, closely related to the foundational aspects of numbers and existence

Thoughts As The Expression Of WillthroughSubstanceilluminatesMythology →
I. Thoughts As The Expression Of Will & Substance

In Schopenhauer, thoughts are manifestations of the will

II. Substance & Mythology

The concept of substance, as elaborated by Paracelsus, is a fundamental element in the broader mythological and philosophical tradition, particularly in understanding the nature of elementals and their spiritual-matter properties, which are crucial elements like ethr in these discussions. This concept illustrates the interplay between the spiritual and physical dimensions of these mythical and philosophical entities, making them significant in the exploration of natural and metaphysical realms. Thus, substance, in this context, is essential for comprehending the manifold nature of elementals and their roles within the mythological framework.

Thoughts As The Expression Of WillthroughSubstanceilluminatesTrue Sabbath →
I. Thoughts As The Expression Of Will & Substance

In Schopenhauer, thoughts are manifestations of the will

II. Substance & True Sabbath

True Sabbath is a concept of luminous magic and religious festival

Thoughts As The Expression Of WillthroughSubstanceilluminatesEtteilla →
I. Thoughts As The Expression Of Will & Substance

In Schopenhauer, thoughts are manifestations of the will

II. Substance & Etteilla

Etteilla's work involved the transformation of substances through alchemy, emphasizing the relationship between the two.

Thoughts As The Expression Of WillthroughSubstanceilluminatesRaymond Lully →
I. Thoughts As The Expression Of Will & Substance

In Schopenhauer, thoughts are manifestations of the will

II. Substance & Raymond Lully

Raymond Lully, a notable figure associated with alchemical practices, engaged in the creation of substances that were integral to his work. His contributions link his pursuits to both the transformation of life and the exploration of the physical world, highlighting the manifold nature of his endeavors in substance creation and alchemy.