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

Wings

Wings allocated to some of the "artists" for the ritual, with mention that they were artificial.

Concordance & Cross-References

Primary Correspondences & Figures

Scarab→Substance

The wings of the scarab beetle have a symbolic meaning representing the soul hidden within an earthly shell

Pentacles→Substance

Pentacles, though not explicitly mentioned, are associated with material gain and thus indirectly with wealth and wings, symbolizing transcendence or spiritual ascent

C.r.c.→Person

C.R.C., one of the "artists" with a heavy ladder, did not receive wings for the ritual.

Mediate Correspondences

Sympathetic Chains & Distant Affinities

WingsthroughC.r.c.illuminatesParacelsus →
I. Wings & C.r.c.

C.R.C., one of the "artists" with a heavy ladder, did not receive wings for the ritual.

II. C.r.c. & Paracelsus

Paracelsus learned and gathered significant information from C.R.C.'s seminal work, M, which ultimately contributed to his rise as a renowned physician. Both descriptions indicate that C.R.C.'s book M played a essential part in Paracelsus's medical education and professional development, highlighting the foundational influence this text had on his career in medicine.

WingsthroughPentaclesilluminatesFire →
I. Wings & Pentacles

Pentacles, though not explicitly mentioned, are associated with material gain and thus indirectly with wealth and wings, symbolizing transcendence or spiritual ascent

II. Pentacles & Fire

Fire is associated with the suit of Pentacles, as both represent transformation and practical matters in different contexts.

WingsthroughC.r.c.illuminatesPhilosopher's Stone →
I. Wings & C.r.c.

C.R.C., one of the "artists" with a heavy ladder, did not receive wings for the ritual.

II. C.r.c. & Philosopher's Stone

Seeks and is guided by the Philosopher's Stone in his alchemical journey and transformation.

WingsthroughC.r.c.illuminatesFiruzabad →
I. Wings & C.r.c.

C.R.C., one of the "artists" with a heavy ladder, did not receive wings for the ritual.

II. C.r.c. & Firuzabad

Firuzabad, a specific location, holds C.R.C. As a hostage, which is a key event in the narrative

WingsthroughPentaclesilluminatesMagician →
I. Wings & Pentacles

Pentacles, though not explicitly mentioned, are associated with material gain and thus indirectly with wealth and wings, symbolizing transcendence or spiritual ascent

II. Pentacles & Magician

Pentacles represent the suits used in the The Magician card

WingsthroughC.r.c.illuminatesEmperor →
I. Wings & C.r.c.

C.R.C., one of the "artists" with a heavy ladder, did not receive wings for the ritual.

II. C.r.c. & Emperor

And the Emperor underwent the weighing ceremony, suggesting shared spiritual experiences or trials

WingsthroughPentaclesilluminatesSignificator →
I. Wings & Pentacles

Pentacles, though not explicitly mentioned, are associated with material gain and thus indirectly with wealth and wings, symbolizing transcendence or spiritual ascent

II. Pentacles & Significator

Pentacles are the Significator for very dark brown or black hair, dark eyes, and a sallow or swarthy complexion in the court cards

WingsthroughScarabilluminatesResurrection →
I. Wings & Scarab

The wings of the scarab beetle have a symbolic meaning representing the soul hidden within an earthly shell

II. Scarab & Resurrection

Scarab represents resurrection, symbolism of eternal life and the cycle of creation and destruction

WingsthroughPentaclesilluminatesWands →
I. Wings & Pentacles

Pentacles, though not explicitly mentioned, are associated with material gain and thus indirectly with wealth and wings, symbolizing transcendence or spiritual ascent

II. Pentacles & Wands

Pentacles, like wands, are symbolic representations in the context of magical practice, sharing a concept of higher thought and mental processes.

WingsthroughPentaclesilluminatesKing →
I. Wings & Pentacles

Pentacles, though not explicitly mentioned, are associated with material gain and thus indirectly with wealth and wings, symbolizing transcendence or spiritual ascent

II. Pentacles & King

Pentacles may represent the authority or power of the king in the layout