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

Virtues

Virtues, represented by the side of goodness, are an essential component within the balance of elements as described in the text. According to the surviving literature, these virtues are linked to the entities known as the Melachim, or the Kings, as derived from text C6. In this context, Virtues function not merely as moral qualities but as authoritative figures embodying principles of goodness and leadership. When Virtues are practiced and embraced, they transform into sources of significant benefit and well-being, contributing positively to the overall state or society they preside over. This comprehensive summary integrates the key points from all the descriptions provided, ensuring a cohesive and informative overview of Virtues in the described framework. The Virtues are a hierarchy of angels in Kabbalistic tradition, representing a spiritual concept.

Concordance & Cross-References

Primary Correspondences & Figures

C 6Substance

Virtues are derived from C 6, the third Victory, in the World of Yetzirah

MelochimLineage

The Virtues and Melachim are hierarchies of angels, symbolized together in the progression

(Virtues are represented on the side of goodness in the balance of elements as represented by the three fundamental letters)

AeConcept

(Virtues are represented on the side of goodness in the balance of elements as represented by the AE)

Mediate Correspondences

Sympathetic Chains & Distant Affinities

Virtuesthrough3 Fundamental LettersilluminatesYear →
I. Virtues & 3 Fundamental Letters

(Virtues are represented on the side of goodness in the balance of elements as represented by the three fundamental letters)

II. 3 Fundamental Letters & Year

(The three fundamental letters correspond to the year, influence its states as per Chapter 3)

VirtuesthroughC 6illuminatesD 6
I. Virtues & C 6

Virtues are derived from C 6, the third Victory, in the World of Yetzirah

II. C 6 & D 6

C6 is transformed into D6 in the progression through Kabbalistic cosmology

Virtuesthrough3 Fundamental Lettersilluminates22 Basic Letters
I. Virtues & 3 Fundamental Letters

(Virtues are represented on the side of goodness in the balance of elements as represented by the three fundamental letters)

II. 3 Fundamental Letters & 22 Basic Letters

(The three fundamental letters are derived from the twenty-two basic letters as per Chapter 3)

Virtuesthrough3 Fundamental LettersilluminatesVices
I. Virtues & 3 Fundamental Letters

(Virtues are represented on the side of goodness in the balance of elements as represented by the three fundamental letters)

II. 3 Fundamental Letters & Vices

(Vices are represented on the side of evil in the balance of elements as represented by the three fundamental letters)

Virtuesthrough3 Fundamental LettersilluminatesMan (male And Female)
I. Virtues & 3 Fundamental Letters

(Virtues are represented on the side of goodness in the balance of elements as represented by the three fundamental letters)

II. 3 Fundamental Letters & Man (male And Female)

(The three fundamental letters correspond to different parts of the human form as detailed in the text, from Chapter 3)