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

Trance

Trance is a condition where the Spirit roams in the super-physical realm for extended periods before re-entering the physical body, allowing it to gain experiences or forget them depending on its development

Concordance & Cross-References

Primary Correspondences & Figures

Spirit→Concept

During trance, the Spirit can roam in the super-physical realm, experiencing phenomena and gaining insights that may or may not be remembered upon returning to the physical body. The Spirit's state during these trances appears to be a continuation of its experiences in the physical realm, albeit in a fundamentally different state. This suggests that the Spirit carries forward certain aspects of its consciousness or memories, even as it explores realms beyond the physical. In both its physical and tranced states, the Spirit’s essence remains connected, providing a continuous thread of existence and experience.

Death→Concept

Death is seen as a transition to a new state of being, often associated with trance or spiritual experiences

Mediate Correspondences

Sympathetic Chains & Distant Affinities

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I. Trance & Death

Death is seen as a transition to a new state of being, often associated with trance or spiritual experiences

II. Death & Tarot

The Tarot includes Death symbolizing the transformative cycle of nature from one state to another

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I. Trance & Spirit

During trance, the Spirit can roam in the super-physical realm, experiencing phenomena and gaining insights that may or may not be remembered upon returning to the physical body. The Spirit's state during these trances appears to be a continuation of its experiences in the physical realm, albeit in a fundamentally different state. This suggests that the Spirit carries forward certain aspects of its consciousness or memories, even as it explores realms beyond the physical. In both its physical and tranced states, the Spirit’s essence remains connected, providing a continuous thread of existence and experience.

II. Spirit & Alchemy

Alchemy requires the action of the spirit, representing the divine will, to transform external substances.

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I. Trance & Death

Death is seen as a transition to a new state of being, often associated with trance or spiritual experiences

II. Death & Duad

Death is a symbolic attribute of the Duad, representing the end and cessation

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I. Trance & Spirit

During trance, the Spirit can roam in the super-physical realm, experiencing phenomena and gaining insights that may or may not be remembered upon returning to the physical body. The Spirit's state during these trances appears to be a continuation of its experiences in the physical realm, albeit in a fundamentally different state. This suggests that the Spirit carries forward certain aspects of its consciousness or memories, even as it explores realms beyond the physical. In both its physical and tranced states, the Spirit’s essence remains connected, providing a continuous thread of existence and experience.

II. Spirit & All

SPIRIT is characterized as the Infinite Living Mind and the Real Essence, serving as the highest conception of the concepts that make up THE ALL. This essence is both infinite and living, transcending human understanding. SPIRIT and THE ALL are intrinsically linked, with LIFE and MIND, as well as ENERGY and MATTER, viewed as manifestations or aspects of SPIRIT's essence. SPIRIT is also described as the essence from which the universe is created, further emphasizing its foundational importance in the cosmic structure. Thus, SPIRIT and THE ALL are understood to be intertwined, with SPIRIT being the fundamental reality from which all other aspects of existence emanate.

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I. Trance & Spirit

During trance, the Spirit can roam in the super-physical realm, experiencing phenomena and gaining insights that may or may not be remembered upon returning to the physical body. The Spirit's state during these trances appears to be a continuation of its experiences in the physical realm, albeit in a fundamentally different state. This suggests that the Spirit carries forward certain aspects of its consciousness or memories, even as it explores realms beyond the physical. In both its physical and tranced states, the Spirit’s essence remains connected, providing a continuous thread of existence and experience.

II. Spirit & God

God represents the ultimate goal and source of divine powers.

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I. Trance & Spirit

During trance, the Spirit can roam in the super-physical realm, experiencing phenomena and gaining insights that may or may not be remembered upon returning to the physical body. The Spirit's state during these trances appears to be a continuation of its experiences in the physical realm, albeit in a fundamentally different state. This suggests that the Spirit carries forward certain aspects of its consciousness or memories, even as it explores realms beyond the physical. In both its physical and tranced states, the Spirit’s essence remains connected, providing a continuous thread of existence and experience.

II. Spirit & Man

Man is created in the image of God, sharing a twofold constitution with the divine, including a spiritual and material aspect.

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I. Trance & Death

Death is seen as a transition to a new state of being, often associated with trance or spiritual experiences

II. Death & Mohammed

Mohammed's final moments and death are described, marking the end of his life and leadership

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I. Trance & Death

Death is seen as a transition to a new state of being, often associated with trance or spiritual experiences

II. Death & Bewitchment

Death can be caused by the love or hate of certain people, indicating that bewitchment by these means can have dire consequences.

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I. Trance & Spirit

During trance, the Spirit can roam in the super-physical realm, experiencing phenomena and gaining insights that may or may not be remembered upon returning to the physical body. The Spirit's state during these trances appears to be a continuation of its experiences in the physical realm, albeit in a fundamentally different state. This suggests that the Spirit carries forward certain aspects of its consciousness or memories, even as it explores realms beyond the physical. In both its physical and tranced states, the Spirit’s essence remains connected, providing a continuous thread of existence and experience.

II. Spirit & Matter

Matter and spirit are described as opposing forces in the process of life and death, showing a conceptual relationship between the two.

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I. Trance & Spirit

During trance, the Spirit can roam in the super-physical realm, experiencing phenomena and gaining insights that may or may not be remembered upon returning to the physical body. The Spirit's state during these trances appears to be a continuation of its experiences in the physical realm, albeit in a fundamentally different state. This suggests that the Spirit carries forward certain aspects of its consciousness or memories, even as it explores realms beyond the physical. In both its physical and tranced states, the Spirit’s essence remains connected, providing a continuous thread of existence and experience.

II. Spirit & Light

Spirit is the source of the divine light that shines through the body and gives life, suggesting that without the spirit, light and action cannot occur.