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

Significator

The Significator is a crucial card used in divination, serving as a representative element for the primary subject or matter of inquiry in a reading. This card plays a central role in the divination process, acting as a symbol that encapsulates the essence of the person or the specific issue being divined. Essentially, the Significator encapsulates the core of the query, helping the diviner to focus their interpretation and provide more accurate and personalized insights.

Concordance & Cross-References

Primary Correspondences & Figures

The Significator is a key element in the divination process

King→Person

King is a Significator used for individuals younger than 40

Wands→Concept

Wands are the Significator for fair, light-colored people in the court cards

Swords→Ritual

Swords are the Significator for people with hazel or grey eyes, dark brown hair, and a dull complexion in the court cards

Knight→Lineage

Knight is one type of Significator used in the divination process

Cups→Ritual

Cups are the Significator for people with light brown or dull fair hair and grey or blue eyes in the court cards

PageConcept

Page is a Significator used for young women or females under 40

QueenLineage

Queen is a Significator used for women over 40

DiagramSubstance

The diagram illustrates the divination ritual and the Significator's placement The divination ritual diagram provides a visual guide to the Significator's placement on the cards

Card No. 7Substance

7 represents the Significator itself, its position or attitude in the circumstances

Card No. 10Substance

10 signifies the final outcome concerning the Significator

First CardSubstance

The First Card covers the Significator, indicating the general influence on the matter

Court CardSubstance

The Court Card is used to determine the influence and role of a particular person in the divination, and it can also be a Significator if taken from the remaining cards

Higher CardSubstance

The Significator (querent's card) influences the higher cards in the divination layout

Card No. 8Substance

8 represents the environment and associated influences on the Significator

Third CardSubstance

The Third Card represents the Querent's aim or the best possible outcome for the Significator

QuerentConcept

The Significator represents the querent in the divination layout

Lower CardSubstance

The Significator (querent's card) influences the lower cards in the divination layout

Card No. 9Substance

9 indicates hopes or fears in the matter related to the Significator

Second CardSubstance

The Second Card shows obstacles and their effects on the Significator

Fourth CardSubstance

The Fourth Card indicates the foundation already realized by the Significator

Fifth CardSubstance

The Fifth Card shows the passing influence affecting the Significator

Sixth CardSubstance

The Sixth Card shows the coming influence on the Significator's near future

The High Priestess (second card of the divination layout) represents the initial orientation or spiritual influence on the querent

Pentacles→Substance

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

MagricianSubstance

The Magician (first card of the divination layout) represents the initial approach or action taken by the querent

Mediate Correspondences

Sympathetic Chains & Distant Affinities

SignificatorthroughDivinationilluminatesTarot →
I. Significator & Divination

The Significator is a key element in the divination process

II. Divination & Tarot

DIVINATION, primarily centered around the practice of divination, employs the use of TAROT cards as its primary tool. Tarot cards serve as a means through which divination is conducted, offering a method for predicting or revealing hidden secrets. This practice believes in the analogical precision provided by the Tarot, making it an essential instrument for those seeking insights into the future or uncovering concealed information. The Tarot card system is structured to guide diviners in interpreting various aspects of life, providing detailed and symbolic insights through its carefully designed cards, each holding significant meaning and potential.

SignificatorthroughDivinationilluminatesAstral Light →
I. Significator & Divination

The Significator is a key element in the divination process

II. Divination & Astral Light

The Astral Light is the basis of the illusion through which divination occurs, affecting the perceptions during divination

SignificatorthroughWandsilluminatesWater →
I. Significator & Wands

Wands are the Significator for fair, light-colored people in the court cards

II. Wands & Water

Wands, as symbols of air, have a connection to the emotional element of experience, which is represented by water in the symbolism of creation.

SignificatorthroughKingilluminatesEmperor →
I. Significator & King

King is a Significator used for individuals younger than 40

II. King & Emperor

Kingship is derived from the Emperor, as a hierarchy of power and responsibility

SignificatorthroughWandsilluminatesAir →
I. Significator & Wands

Wands are the Significator for fair, light-colored people in the court cards

II. Wands & Air

Wands are symbolic within the domain of cosmo-philosophy, particularly associated with the element of air. These wands symbolize the highest element in creation, embodying actions related to creation, desire, and enterprise. They are tools or emblems used to connect with or influence the air element, thereby facilitating endeavors, aspirations, and productive actions in a spiritual or magical context.

SignificatorthroughDivinationilluminatesPapus →
I. Significator & Divination

The Significator is a key element in the divination process

II. Divination & Papus

Papus was involved in the study and interpretation of tarot for divination, a practice that involves predicting the future through the tarot cards.

SignificatorthroughKingilluminatesDurke Bataglani →
I. Significator & King

King is a Significator used for individuals younger than 40

II. King & Durke Bataglani

Durke Bataglani is formally greeted by the King and Queen in the throne room, serving as one of the central guests in the event.

SignificatorthroughKingilluminatesMeggie Tazbah →
I. Significator & King

King is a Significator used for individuals younger than 40

II. King & Meggie Tazbah

Meggie Tazbah is formally greeted by the King and Queen in the throne room, serving as one of the central guests in the event.

SignificatorthroughKingilluminatesChariot →
I. Significator & King

King is a Significator used for individuals younger than 40

II. King & Chariot

Chariot represents the culmination of self with the outer world like the King's individual responsibility

SignificatorthroughKingilluminatesDragon →
I. Significator & King

King is a Significator used for individuals younger than 40

II. King & Dragon

Dragons and kings, both symbols of mysticism and initiation, are closely related in their spiritual significances.