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

True Science

True Science here refers to a rigorous and direct path to knowledge and truth, rooted in the principles of reason and direct experience, as opposed to the uncertain and potentially misleading aspects of false science.

Concordance & Cross-References

Primary Correspondences & Figures

True science seeks to embody the assertion of "Ego sum qui sum," as it represents a direct and rational path to truth and understanding The principle of "Ego sum qui sum" is fundamental to true science, representing the quest for direct and rational understanding

The Emerald Tablet is a fundamental text in the pursuit of true science, providing the foundational principles for direct and rational inquiry

Holy KingdomConcept

The Holy Kingdom is a realm where true and unmediated science reigns, where divine wisdom and direct experience align to form the perfect path of understanding

Mediate Correspondences

Sympathetic Chains & Distant Affinities

True SciencethroughEmerald TabletilluminatesHermes →
I. True Science & Emerald Tablet

The Emerald Tablet is a fundamental text in the pursuit of true science, providing the foundational principles for direct and rational inquiry

II. Emerald Tablet & Hermes

Hermes wrote the Smaragdine, or Emerald Tablet found in the valley of Ebron

True SciencethroughEmerald TabletilluminatesGreat Work →
I. True Science & Emerald Tablet

The Emerald Tablet is a fundamental text in the pursuit of true science, providing the foundational principles for direct and rational inquiry

II. Emerald Tablet & Great Work

The Emerald Tablet contains teachings essential for understanding and achieving the Great Work.

True SciencethroughEgo Sum Qui SumilluminatesPriesthood Of Magic →
I. True Science & Ego Sum Qui Sum

True science seeks to embody the assertion of "Ego sum qui sum," as it represents a direct and rational path to truth and understanding The principle of "Ego sum qui sum" is fundamental to true science, representing the quest for direct and rational understanding

II. Ego Sum Qui Sum & Priesthood Of Magic

The priesthood of magic seeks to embody the truth of "Ego sum qui sum," striving to reflect the essence of the divine within themselves

True SciencethroughEgo Sum Qui SumilluminatesRegnum Dei →
I. True Science & Ego Sum Qui Sum

True science seeks to embody the assertion of "Ego sum qui sum," as it represents a direct and rational path to truth and understanding The principle of "Ego sum qui sum" is fundamental to true science, representing the quest for direct and rational understanding

II. Ego Sum Qui Sum & Regnum Dei

The phrase "Ego sum qui sum" represents the ultimate form of being that aligns with the divine will and the Kingdom of God

True SciencethroughEgo Sum Qui SumilluminatesInfinite →
I. True Science & Ego Sum Qui Sum

True science seeks to embody the assertion of "Ego sum qui sum," as it represents a direct and rational path to truth and understanding The principle of "Ego sum qui sum" is fundamental to true science, representing the quest for direct and rational understanding

II. Ego Sum Qui Sum & Infinite

"Ego sum qui sum" represents an attempt to grasp the infinite and divine, making it key to the pursuit of true science and the understanding of the infinite

True SciencethroughEgo Sum Qui SumilluminatesMercecus Trismegistus →
I. True Science & Ego Sum Qui Sum

True science seeks to embody the assertion of "Ego sum qui sum," as it represents a direct and rational path to truth and understanding The principle of "Ego sum qui sum" is fundamental to true science, representing the quest for direct and rational understanding

II. Ego Sum Qui Sum & Mercecus Trismegistus

Mercurius Trismegistus is credited with understanding and articulating the principle of "Ego sum qui sum," a central tenet of his teachings

True SciencethroughEmerald TabletilluminatesArabia →
I. True Science & Emerald Tablet

The Emerald Tablet is a fundamental text in the pursuit of true science, providing the foundational principles for direct and rational inquiry

II. Emerald Tablet & Arabia

The Arabians were known for their knowledge of talismans, passed on to the Hermetic tradition

True SciencethroughEgo Sum Qui SumilluminatesPurity
I. True Science & Ego Sum Qui Sum

True science seeks to embody the assertion of "Ego sum qui sum," as it represents a direct and rational path to truth and understanding The principle of "Ego sum qui sum" is fundamental to true science, representing the quest for direct and rational understanding

II. Ego Sum Qui Sum & Purity

"Ego sum qui sum," a principle central to the entity of the same name, symbolizes a state of purity and sanctity. This state is indispensable for the practice of true science and the attainment of ultimate knowledge. The concept encapsulates a moral and intellectual commitment that ensures practitioners maintain a high ethical and philosophical standard. This purity is not merely a physical or external condition but a deeper, internal state of being—a reflection of one's true self as expressed by the phrase "I am who I am." This purity acts as a foundation for scientific inquiry, allowing for unmarred observation and understanding. Consequently, those who uphold this principle are better equipped to pursue and achieve ultimate knowledge in their fields of study.

True SciencethroughEgo Sum Qui SumilluminatesEvidence
I. True Science & Ego Sum Qui Sum

True science seeks to embody the assertion of "Ego sum qui sum," as it represents a direct and rational path to truth and understanding The principle of "Ego sum qui sum" is fundamental to true science, representing the quest for direct and rational understanding

II. Ego Sum Qui Sum & Evidence

The principle of "Ego sum qui sum" mandates a direct and rational examination of evidence and experience as the path to ultimate truth