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

The Eternal and the Infinite: A Philosophical Synthesis of Eternity

The Eternal and the Infinite

Treatise & Commentary
Sources Consulted:A. E. Thierens, The General Book of the Tarot (1930) · Manly P. Hall, The Secret Teachings of All Ages (1928)
Key II — The High Priestess: Enthroned between the pillars Boaz and Jachin before the veil of the Sanctuary, holding the scroll of the Tora.
Key II — The High Priestess: Enthroned between the pillars Boaz and Jachin before the veil of the Sanctuary, holding the scroll of the Tora.Pamela Colman Smith & Arthur Edward Waite, Rider & Son, London (1909)

The analysis reveals a profound and abstract concept of Eternity, symbolizing the eternal and the timeless, and its relationships with manifestation, power, and the cyclical nature of life and the universe.

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The Philosophical Synthesis

The Magikanicer, as the first card in the Major Arcana of the Tarot, embodies the concept of Eternity, reflecting ideas that transcend the physical and temporal boundaries. This entity is deeply rooted within the domain of the timeless, encapsulating the essence of infinity and intangibility. The association with Eternity is further emphasized by its depiction above the head and waist of the Magikanicer, signifying the eternal and the regenerative cycle of creation and destruction.

The Scorpion Talisman, discussed by Bruce Peterson (Paracelsus), serves as a magical charm or amulet for healing and protection. This substance is connected to the concept of Eternity through Peterson's work, which highlights the symbolic significance of the serpent's motion and the bands of astral light moving on the planet. The Coeceptot, a symbol of the serpent's motion, is also linked to Eternity, representing the concept of eternity in theurgy and alchemy.

The Egg-Shaped Globe, a mythical representation of the primordial universe, symbolizes eternity and creation. This substance is connected to Eternity, embodying the basic cosmological concept of the eternal and the abstract. The relationships between these figures and symbols reveal a profound philosophical and mystical essence, characterized by internal knowledge and wisdom, existing within diaphanous elements.

The synthesis of these figures and symbols and relationships reveals a network of philosophical and mystical concepts, centered around the idea of Eternity. The Magikanicer, as a symbol of manifestation and power, is deeply connected to the concept of Eternity, reflecting the eternal and the timeless. The Scorpion Talisman, Coeceptot, and Egg-Shaped Globe serve as symbolic representations of the serpent's motion, the bands of astral light, and the primordial universe, further emphasizing the significance of Eternity.

The philosophical synthesis of this hermetic lineage reveals a profound and abstract concept of Eternity, symbolizing the eternal and the timeless. The relationships between the Magikanicer, Scorpion Talisman, Coeceptot, and Egg-Shaped Globe demonstrate a network of philosophical and mystical concepts, centered around the idea of Eternity. This analysis provides a deeper understanding of the esoteric data points extracted from the Eternity tradition, highlighting the significance of Eternity in the context of manifestation, power, and the cyclical nature of life and the universe.

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Bibliographia & Fontes

Primary Source Books Used in This Article

The doctrines, historical citations, and symbolic correspondences synthesized in this article are drawn from the following primary works and chapters:

  1. I.A. E. Thierens, The General Book of the Tarot
    1930

    Containing the Astrological Key to the Esoteric Tradition of the Greater and Lesser Arcana (Intro. by A. E. Waite)

  2. II.Manly P. Hall, The Secret Teachings of All Ages
    1928

    An Encyclopedic Outline of Masonic, Hermetic, Qabbalistic and Rosicrucian Symbolical Philosophy

    Chapters / Sections Consulted:Ch. “Fishes, Insects, Animals, Reptiles and Birds”
✦The Tarot of the Bohemians (Papus / Gérard Encausse)
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The Tarot of the Bohemians (Papus / Gérard Encausse)

The absolute key to occult science: the classic nineteenth-century treatise uniting the twenty-two Major Arcana with Kabbalistic Hebrew letters, tetragrammaton progressions, and astrological synthesis.

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