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

Triple Cross

The scepter's terminal symbol held by the Hierophant, signifying complexity and divinity.

Concordance & Cross-References

Primary Correspondences & Figures

The triple cross scepter held by the Hierophant is central to his role, indicating his power to differentiate and teach esoteric doctrines.

Both the triple cross and the Shekinah are associated with divine and esoteric symbolism, indicating a connection between the Hierophant's symbol and the Shekinah's divine nature.

Both the triple crown and the triple cross are symbols of authority and divine complexity, indicating a thematic and symbolic connection.

Mediate Correspondences

Sympathetic Chains & Distant Affinities

Triple CrossthroughShekinahilluminatesMoon →
I. Triple Cross & Shekinah

Both the triple cross and the Shekinah are associated with divine and esoteric symbolism, indicating a connection between the Hierophant's symbol and the Shekinah's divine nature.

II. Shekinah & Moon

Shekinah, representing the feminine aspect of Malchuth, is associated with the Moon in the Sephiroth Tree. This association reflects the moon's role as a symbol within this mystical framework, where Shekinah embodies the lunar qualities related to Malchuth, the sphere of earthly manifestation and material presence. The Moon is a concept deeply connected to Shekinah, the feminine aspect of Malchuth, within the Sephiroth Tree. This association highlights the Moon's symbolic importance in mystical and esoteric traditions, where Shekinah is understood as the sheath or dwelling of God's presence, often associated with compassion, mercy, and the material world. Through this relationship, the Moon symbolizes nurturing, intuition, and the cyclical nature of reality, reflecting Shekinah's role as a bridge between the spiritual and material realms.

Triple CrossthroughHierophantilluminatesEmperor →
I. Triple Cross & Hierophant

The triple cross scepter held by the Hierophant is central to his role, indicating his power to differentiate and teach esoteric doctrines.

II. Hierophant & Emperor

Both the Hierophant and the Emperor can be seen as different aspects of leadership and spiritual authority within the context of the described entity. The Hierophant is primarily characterized as a provider of spiritual guidance, which serves an essential office in supporting the Emperor's role. This relationship suggests that while the Emperor may embody temporal leadership, the Hierophant ensures that the Emperor's decisions and actions are aligned with spiritual principles and values. Thus, the Hierophant serves as a spiritual counselor or advisor to the Emperor, helping to maintain a balance between secular authority and spiritual integrity. The Emperor and the Hierophant both represent distinct but related forms of authority, the former in secular and the latter in religious realms, suggesting a complementary relationship.

Triple CrossthroughHierophantilluminatesFraternity →
I. Triple Cross & Hierophant

The triple cross scepter held by the Hierophant is central to his role, indicating his power to differentiate and teach esoteric doctrines.

II. Hierophant & Fraternity

The Hierophant can provide spiritual leadership for Fraternity

Triple CrossthroughHierophantilluminatesDevil →
I. Triple Cross & Hierophant

The triple cross scepter held by the Hierophant is central to his role, indicating his power to differentiate and teach esoteric doctrines.

II. Hierophant & Devil

The Hierophant and the Devil cards are related through their contrasting roles in representing spiritual guidance and the materialist's downfall, emphasizing the importance of spiritual wisdom over materialist delusions

Triple CrossthroughHierophantilluminatesHigh Priestess →
I. Triple Cross & Hierophant

The triple cross scepter held by the Hierophant is central to his role, indicating his power to differentiate and teach esoteric doctrines.

II. Hierophant & High Priestess

The HIGH PRIESTESS contrasts with the HIEROPHANT, representing esoteric versus exoteric power

Triple CrossthroughShekinahilluminatesSabbath →
I. Triple Cross & Shekinah

Both the triple cross and the Shekinah are associated with divine and esoteric symbolism, indicating a connection between the Hierophant's symbol and the Shekinah's divine nature.

II. Shekinah & Sabbath

The Sabbath, or days of rest, is a concept associated with the organization of the hierarchies in the Sephiroth Tree that are controlled by Shekinah, the feminine aspect of Malchuth

Triple CrossthroughShekinahilluminatesKether →
I. Triple Cross & Shekinah

Both the triple cross and the Shekinah are associated with divine and esoteric symbolism, indicating a connection between the Hierophant's symbol and the Shekinah's divine nature.

II. Shekinah & Kether

Kether, the first Sephiroth, represents the Shekinah, the feminine aspect of Malchuth, in the Sephiroth Tree

Triple CrossthroughHierophantilluminatesHermit →
I. Triple Cross & Hierophant

The triple cross scepter held by the Hierophant is central to his role, indicating his power to differentiate and teach esoteric doctrines.

II. Hierophant & Hermit

The Hierophant can provide spiritual direction for the Hermit's journey

Triple CrossthroughHierophantilluminatesChariot →
I. Triple Cross & Hierophant

The triple cross scepter held by the Hierophant is central to his role, indicating his power to differentiate and teach esoteric doctrines.

II. Hierophant & Chariot

The Hierophant can be seen as a spiritual guide guiding the Chariot to victory

Triple CrossthroughHierophantilluminatesHigh Priest →
I. Triple Cross & Hierophant

The triple cross scepter held by the Hierophant is central to his role, indicating his power to differentiate and teach esoteric doctrines.

II. Hierophant & High Priest

The concept of the Hierophant is equivalent to the High Priest or Pope