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

Twelve Tribes

A key group in ancient Hebrew culture, with each member channeling aspects of the Twelvefold Deity.

Concordance & Cross-References

Primary Correspondences & Figures

Robe Of The High Priest Of IsraelConcept

The robes of the High Priest symbolize the unity of the Twelve Tribes of Israel.

Twelve PatriarchsLineage

Both groups are fundamentally related in ancient Hebrew tradition, each stemming from Jacob's sons.

Twelve ProphetsLineage

Each prophet is associated with a tribe, embodying the spirit and message of that tribe.

Mediate Correspondences

Sympathetic Chains & Distant Affinities

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I. Twelve Tribes & Twelve Prophets

Each prophet is associated with a tribe, embodying the spirit and message of that tribe.

II. Twelve Prophets & Cosmos

The twelve jewels in the Breastplate mirror the twelve prophets, both channels of divine prophecy.

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I. Twelve Tribes & Robe Of The High Priest Of Israel

The robes of the High Priest symbolize the unity of the Twelve Tribes of Israel.

II. Robe Of The High Priest Of Israel & Meeir

The Meeir is part of the overall attire of the High Priest, worn over the white linen robe. These garments are associated with the High Priest's special clothing, both worn during significant rituals.