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

Word Of Reason

The expression of human will guided by reason, omnipotent under this leading and akin to the word of God

Concordance & Cross-References

Primary Correspondences & Figures

The word of reason allows humans to conquer life and triumph over death, leading to eternal life

Reason→Concept

Reason gives rise to the word of reason, which is omnipotent and analogical to the word of God

Mediate Correspondences

Sympathetic Chains & Distant Affinities

Word Of ReasonthroughEternal LifeilluminatesSpirit →
I. Word Of Reason & Eternal Life

The word of reason allows humans to conquer life and triumph over death, leading to eternal life

II. Eternal Life & Spirit

The spirit is considered eternal and part of a larger divine whole.

Word Of ReasonthroughReasonilluminatesTruth →
I. Word Of Reason & Reason

Reason gives rise to the word of reason, which is omnipotent and analogical to the word of God

II. Reason & Truth

Truth is grounded in reason, as it is through rational thought and logic that one can discern the true nature of reality.

Word Of ReasonthroughReasonilluminatesDeath →
I. Word Of Reason & Reason

Reason gives rise to the word of reason, which is omnipotent and analogical to the word of God

II. Reason & Death

Death is the result of the birth-pangs of life, guided by the transformative power of reason

Word Of ReasonthroughReasonilluminatesFaith →
I. Word Of Reason & Reason

Reason gives rise to the word of reason, which is omnipotent and analogical to the word of God

II. Reason & Faith

Reason forbids reasoning on hypotheses independently of realities

Word Of ReasonthroughReasonilluminatesWisdom →
I. Word Of Reason & Reason

Reason gives rise to the word of reason, which is omnipotent and analogical to the word of God

II. Reason & Wisdom

Wisdom is based on reasonable affirmation and non-hypothetical belief.

Word Of ReasonthroughReasonilluminatesGenius →
I. Word Of Reason & Reason

Reason gives rise to the word of reason, which is omnipotent and analogical to the word of God

II. Reason & Genius

Genius arises from the application of reason to the imaginative faculties

Word Of ReasonthroughReasonilluminatesUniversal Religion →
I. Word Of Reason & Reason

Reason gives rise to the word of reason, which is omnipotent and analogical to the word of God

II. Reason & Universal Religion

Universal Religion demonstrates its concepts through reason Reason is used to demonstrate truth and being in the universal religion.

Word Of ReasonthroughReasonilluminatesRevelation Of Magic
I. Word Of Reason & Reason

Reason gives rise to the word of reason, which is omnipotent and analogical to the word of God

II. Reason & Revelation Of Magic

Reason is seen as essential for understanding and revealing truths about existence and harmony akin to revelation of magic

Word Of ReasonthroughEternal LifeilluminatesFixed Star's Message
I. Word Of Reason & Eternal Life

The word of reason allows humans to conquer life and triumph over death, leading to eternal life

II. Eternal Life & Fixed Star's Message

Fixed stars represent eternal, peaceful, and serene life

Word Of ReasonthroughEternal LifeilluminatesWandering Life
I. Word Of Reason & Eternal Life

The word of reason allows humans to conquer life and triumph over death, leading to eternal life

II. Eternal Life & Wandering Life

Wandering life is seen as temporary and tumultuous compared to the eternal life of fixed stars