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

Desire World

Desire World is the second layer of matter in a hierarchical structure of realms, finer than the chemical region. It is characterized by its vivid and beautiful displays of color and movement, which create an aesthetically appealing environment. In this realm, the forms and entities exist under a distinct and separate impulse, influencing their behavior and existence in a manner that is distinct from the lower layers of matter.

Concordance & Cross-References

Primary Correspondences & Figures

Color→Concept

Color is the primary expression of the Desire World

ArchangelsPerson

The Desire World serves both as the native realm and the operational base for the archangels, signifying their origin and residence within this metaphysical plane. Archangels are characterized by their active influence in the Desire World, where they wield their power to shape human destinies, impacting industrial and political spheres significantly. Their role encompasses guiding and subtly directing human actions and events, ensuring that the spiritual and material aspects of human existence are harmoniously interconnected within the framework of the Desire World.

Spirit→Concept

The spirit experiences a distinct impulse within the second layer of matter, known as the Desire World, alongside its interactions with other conditions on Earth. This impulse and the conditions in the Desire World contribute significantly to the spirit's evolution. In the Desire World, the spirit gathers materials to form its desire body, a process that is essential for its development and growth. In the Desire World, Spirits experience a distinct impulse that contributes to their overall evolution and personal development.

Angels→Substance

The desire world is a realm inhabited and managed by Angels, who are integral to its function

Group SpiritsSubstance

"Group Spirits" dwell and communicate in the Desire World

Invisible HelpersConcept

Invisible helpers occasionally experience a connection with the desire world, but only fully when extracted from the dense body during sleep.

FeelingConcept

Feeling is the primary concept in the Desire World, driving the motion and interaction of its inhabitants.

Matter→Concept

The Desire World is in contrast with matter, highlighting the difference in the nature of existence between the two realms.

The Archetype functions as a spiritual blueprint, guiding the formation and shaping of the Desire World. This blueprint emphasizes the spiritual underpinnings of desires, moral emotions, and the underlying essence of physical existence. The Desire World, thus influenced by these archetypes, reflects a deeper, spiritual realm that transcends physical form, embodying the higher emotional and moral aspirations of conscious beings.

The spirit gathers materials in the Desire World to construct a desire body that aligns with its moral and emotional characteristics

World Of ThoughtLineage

The Desire World and the World of Thought are interconnected spiritual realms, each with distinct yet interrelated properties. The Desire World, often considered a lower realm compared to the World of Thought, serves as a essential stepping stone for soul growth and development. Here, souls experience physical and emotional realms, undergoing transformative processes that contribute to their spiritual evolution. Conversely, experiences and lessons learned in the Desire World also shape and inform the intellectual and spiritual development that takes place in the World of Thought. This bidirectional interaction demonstrates the holistic growth of the soul, as it continuously learns, evolves, and ascends through these interconnected dimensions.

Precession Of The EquinoxConcept

The Precession of the Equinox indirectly affects the conditions experienced in the Desire World, influencing the impulses felt by Spirits in this realm.

ForceSubstance

Force is an active element of desire-stuff in the Desire World, contrasting with the inertia of physical matter.

Icrucian Cosmo-conceptionConcept

ICRUCIAN COSMO-CONCEPTION involves the Desire World for gathering materials for a desire body

TreasuresSubstance

T Treasures exist in the Desire World, though not explicitly stated to be physical, suggesting a spiritual or symbolic context.

Great SilenceConcept

Passing through the Great Silence signifies the transition from the Desire World to the World of Thought, marked by a sense of oneness and absence of form or sound

Human Body And Animal HeadConcept

Entities with a human body and animal head live in the Desire World

Purgatory is a specific region within the Desire World where evil is transmuted to good.

First HeavenConcept

First Heather is an upper region within the Desire World, where the Spirit prepares for its future environment.

Mediate Correspondences

Sympathetic Chains & Distant Affinities

Desire WorldthroughSpiritilluminatesAlchemy →
I. Desire World & Spirit

The spirit experiences a distinct impulse within the second layer of matter, known as the Desire World, alongside its interactions with other conditions on Earth. This impulse and the conditions in the Desire World contribute significantly to the spirit's evolution. In the Desire World, the spirit gathers materials to form its desire body, a process that is essential for its development and growth. In the Desire World, Spirits experience a distinct impulse that contributes to their overall evolution and personal development.

II. Spirit & Alchemy

Alchemy requires the action of the spirit, representing the divine will, to transform external substances.

Desire WorldthroughColorilluminatesPythagoras →
I. Desire World & Color

Color is the primary expression of the Desire World

II. Color & Pythagoras

Pythagoras experimented with color and its healing properties, seeing it as a therapeutic tool in his holistic approach to health and wellness.

Desire WorldthroughMatterilluminatesDuad →
I. Desire World & Matter

The Desire World is in contrast with matter, highlighting the difference in the nature of existence between the two realms.

II. Matter & Duad

Matter is a symbolic attribute of the Duad, representing the physical and substantial nature

Desire WorldthroughSpiritilluminatesAll →
I. Desire World & Spirit

The spirit experiences a distinct impulse within the second layer of matter, known as the Desire World, alongside its interactions with other conditions on Earth. This impulse and the conditions in the Desire World contribute significantly to the spirit's evolution. In the Desire World, the spirit gathers materials to form its desire body, a process that is essential for its development and growth. In the Desire World, Spirits experience a distinct impulse that contributes to their overall evolution and personal development.

II. Spirit & All

SPIRIT is characterized as the Infinite Living Mind and the Real Essence, serving as the highest conception of the concepts that make up THE ALL. This essence is both infinite and living, transcending human understanding. SPIRIT and THE ALL are intrinsically linked, with LIFE and MIND, as well as ENERGY and MATTER, viewed as manifestations or aspects of SPIRIT's essence. SPIRIT is also described as the essence from which the universe is created, further emphasizing its foundational importance in the cosmic structure. Thus, SPIRIT and THE ALL are understood to be intertwined, with SPIRIT being the fundamental reality from which all other aspects of existence emanate.

Desire WorldthroughSpiritilluminatesGod →
I. Desire World & Spirit

The spirit experiences a distinct impulse within the second layer of matter, known as the Desire World, alongside its interactions with other conditions on Earth. This impulse and the conditions in the Desire World contribute significantly to the spirit's evolution. In the Desire World, the spirit gathers materials to form its desire body, a process that is essential for its development and growth. In the Desire World, Spirits experience a distinct impulse that contributes to their overall evolution and personal development.

II. Spirit & God

God represents the ultimate goal and source of divine powers.

Desire WorldthroughAngelsilluminatesChrist →
I. Desire World & Angels

The desire world is a realm inhabited and managed by Angels, who are integral to its function

II. Angels & Christ

Angels are messengers of Christ, representing divine protection, wisdom, and order in spiritual practices, often acting as intermediaries between God and humanity

Desire WorldthroughSpiritilluminatesMan →
I. Desire World & Spirit

The spirit experiences a distinct impulse within the second layer of matter, known as the Desire World, alongside its interactions with other conditions on Earth. This impulse and the conditions in the Desire World contribute significantly to the spirit's evolution. In the Desire World, the spirit gathers materials to form its desire body, a process that is essential for its development and growth. In the Desire World, Spirits experience a distinct impulse that contributes to their overall evolution and personal development.

II. Spirit & Man

Man is created in the image of God, sharing a twofold constitution with the divine, including a spiritual and material aspect.

Desire WorldthroughSpiritilluminatesDeath →
I. Desire World & Spirit

The spirit experiences a distinct impulse within the second layer of matter, known as the Desire World, alongside its interactions with other conditions on Earth. This impulse and the conditions in the Desire World contribute significantly to the spirit's evolution. In the Desire World, the spirit gathers materials to form its desire body, a process that is essential for its development and growth. In the Desire World, Spirits experience a distinct impulse that contributes to their overall evolution and personal development.

II. Spirit & Death

Death signifies the end of a Spirit's current life and its transition to another realm or possibly a new life SPIRIT and DEATH are interconnected concepts in this framework, with death signifying the transition of the SPIRIT to another realm. The SPIRIT's experiences and journey through life are seen as preparatory steps for this natural termination of the life cycle. Upon death, the SPIRIT undergoes a transition, moving on to an alternative existence. This comprehensive summary integrates both the classical literature, aligning them into a cohesive narrative that highlights the relationship between SPIRIT and DEATH.

Desire WorldthroughColorilluminatesLight →
I. Desire World & Color

Color is the primary expression of the Desire World

II. Color & Light

Color is perceived through light, a relationship between two substances important in understanding the existence of color as a concept.

Desire WorldthroughSpiritilluminatesSubstance →
I. Desire World & Spirit

The spirit experiences a distinct impulse within the second layer of matter, known as the Desire World, alongside its interactions with other conditions on Earth. This impulse and the conditions in the Desire World contribute significantly to the spirit's evolution. In the Desire World, the spirit gathers materials to form its desire body, a process that is essential for its development and growth. In the Desire World, Spirits experience a distinct impulse that contributes to their overall evolution and personal development.

II. Spirit & Substance

Substance, containing within it the element of Life, originates the Soul and Mind of man. The substance comprises the elements of fire and æther, which are imparted to form the bodies of man.