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

Axiomata Hermetica

These are seven principles of alchemy and mysticism

Concordance & Cross-References

Primary Correspondences & Figures

Truth→Concept

The Axiomata Hermetica is an expression of the truth

Axiomata Hermetica Principle 1Concept

The Axiomata Hermetica encompasses Principle 1

Axiomata Hermetica Principle 2Concept

The Axiomata Hermetica encompasses Principle 2

Axiomata Hermetica Principle 3Concept

The Axiomata Hermetica encompasses Principle 3

Axiomata Hermetica Principle 4Concept

The Axiomata Hermetica encompasses Principle 4

Axiomata Hermetica Principle 5Concept

The Axiomata Hermetica encompasses Principle 5

Axiomata Hermetica Principle 6Concept

The Axiomata Hermetica encompasses Principle 6

Axiomata Hermetica Principle 7Concept

The Axiomata Hermetica encompasses Principle 7

Axiomata Hermetica Principle 8Concept

The Axiomata Hermetica encompasses Principle 8

Axiomata Hermetica Principle 9Concept

The Axiomata Hermetica encompasses Principle 9

Axiomata Hermetica Principle 10Concept

The Axiomata Hermetica encompasses Principle 10

Axiomata Hermetica Principle 11Concept

The Axiomata Hermetica encompasses Principle 11

Axiomata Hermetica Principle 12Concept

The Axiomata Hermetica encompasses Principle 12

Axiomata Hermetica Principle 13Concept

The Axiomata Hermetica encompasses Principle 13

Axiomata Hermetica Principle 14Concept

The Axiomata Hermetica encompasses Principle 14

Axiomata Hermetica Principle 15Concept

The Axiomata Hermetica encompasses Principle 15

Axiomata Hermetica Principle 16Concept

The Axiomata Hermetica encompasses Principle 16

Axiomata Hermetica Principle 17Concept

The Axiomata Hermetica encompasses Principle 17

Nature→Substance

Nature is an underlying principle in the Axiomata Hermetica

ChildrenLineage

The Axiomata Hermetica, a set of philosophical teachings, draws an explicit connection between its principles and the state of children. According to the teachings, children embody an unsophisticated and pure state of being, which aligns harmoniously with the core concepts of the Axiomata Hermetica. This alignment suggests that the wisdom and truths contained within the Axiomata Hermetica can be understood through the lens of a childlike innocence, making children an exemplary figure in illustrating the principles espoused by the Axiomata Hermetica.

Body→Substance

The Axiomata Hermetica references the need for fire and air, both present in the body

MetalSubstance

Metals are transformed through the Axiomata Hermetica

ArtConcept

Art is a tool mentioned in the Axiomata Hermetica

Self-willConcept

The Axiomata Hermetica speaks of the need to overcome self-will

WombConcept

A pure womb is a concept mentioned in the Axiomata Hermetica

SeedConcept

Seeds are a concept mentioned in the Axiomata Hermetica

Mediate Correspondences

Sympathetic Chains & Distant Affinities

Axiomata HermeticathroughTruthilluminatesPhilosophy →
I. Axiomata Hermetica & Truth

The Axiomata Hermetica is an expression of the truth

II. Truth & Philosophy

Philosophy seeks to uncover and live by the truth, making truth central to its practice and understanding.

Axiomata HermeticathroughTruthilluminatesWill →
I. Axiomata Hermetica & Truth

The Axiomata Hermetica is an expression of the truth

II. Truth & Will

The will, as a concept in the Axiomata Hermetica, operates under the truth

Axiomata HermeticathroughTruthilluminatesLight →
I. Axiomata Hermetica & Truth

The Axiomata Hermetica is an expression of the truth

II. Truth & Light

The concept of light shining through matter, made possible by its refinement, is a truth in the Axiomata Hermetica

Axiomata HermeticathroughTruthilluminatesMaster →
I. Axiomata Hermetica & Truth

The Axiomata Hermetica is an expression of the truth

II. Truth & Master

The Master teaches the truth that must be found within oneself, not externally.

Axiomata HermeticathroughTruthilluminatesRosicrucian →
I. Axiomata Hermetica & Truth

The Axiomata Hermetica is an expression of the truth

II. Truth & Rosicrucian

The Rosicrucian Society is founded on the truth and all members are expected to live by it

Axiomata HermeticathroughTruthilluminatesAngel →
I. Axiomata Hermetica & Truth

The Axiomata Hermetica is an expression of the truth

II. Truth & Angel

Angels hold truth in their roles as communicators of divine knowledge

Axiomata HermeticathroughTruthilluminatesWisdom →
I. Axiomata Hermetica & Truth

The Axiomata Hermetica is an expression of the truth

II. Truth & Wisdom

Wisdom, represented by the diamond, emerges from living in the truth, a core concept for Rosicrucians

Axiomata HermeticathroughTruthilluminatesSword →
I. Axiomata Hermetica & Truth

The Axiomata Hermetica is an expression of the truth

II. Truth & Sword

Truth uses a sword to enforce justice, symbolizing protection and vigilance against injustice

Axiomata HermeticathroughTruthilluminatesReason
I. Axiomata Hermetica & Truth

The Axiomata Hermetica is an expression of the truth

II. Truth & Reason

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

Axiomata HermeticathroughTruthilluminatesTrue Rosicrucian
I. Axiomata Hermetica & Truth

The Axiomata Hermetica is an expression of the truth

II. Truth & True Rosicrucian

A True Rosicrucian, as described, lives in the truth and adheres to it in practice A True Rosicrucian, by definition, lives by the truth