Glossary - exWitch Australia (formerly 'Born Again Pagan')

ENOCHIAN ALPHABET

The Enochian alphabet first appeared during the 16th century. The Court Astrologer and Magician, Dr. John Dee (1527-1608) and his associate, Sir Edward Kelly (1555-1597) claimed that the alphabet and the Enochian language was transmitted to them by angels, which is why it is also known as the "Angelic" language.

The alphabet is used in the practice of Enochian Magic on Enochian Calls or Keys, which are used to call angels.

The Enochian language alphabet is composed of 21 letters, discovered by John Dee and his psychic partner Edward Kelley. It has its own grammar and syntax, but only a small sample of it has ever been translated to English.

Enochian Alphabet

The Enochian Alphabet

Alphabetical Correspondences

English
Equivalent Planetary/ Elemental Tarot
Correspond. Gemetric
Value
A Taurus Hierophant 6

B Aries Star 5

C,K Fire Judgement 300

D Spirit Empress 4

E Virgo Hermit 10

F Cauda Drac. Juggler 3

G Cancer Chariot 8

H Air Fool 1

I,J,Y Sagittarius Temperance 60

L Cancer Chariot 8

M Aquarius Emperor 90

N Scorpio Death 50

O Libra Justice 30

P Leo Strength 9

Q Water Hanged Man 40

R Pisces Moon 100

S Gemini Lovers 7

T Leo Strength 9

Caput Drac. High Priestess 3

U,V,W Capricorn Devil 70

X Earth Universe 400

Z Leo Strength 9

Caput Drac. High Priestess 3

see also: ENOCHIAN MAGIC

PLEASE NOTE:
One of the major problems with 'defining' Paganism and/or its beliefs and practices is that it is an 'organic' movement, in that it is undergoing constant change and re-evaluation from within, and as such any 'one-size-fits-all' approach to understanding Paganism will be found wanting.

Due to the very 'organic' nature of Paganism, and the many differing Paths and Traditions within it, in many cases no one definition may be universally accepted by all Pagans. Therefore, where such cases of possible conflicting and/or contradictory meanings of certain terms occur I have endevoured to give not only the generally accepted meaning, but also any major 'variations' in belief and/or practice.

Christians who believe this difference in meaning of certain key terms, beliefs and practices to be unique to Paganism need to remember that such conflicts also arise within the Body of Christ - the Church. Take for instance the differing practices amongst Christians concerning Baptism and the different attitudes towards women in the clergy.

- Jean-Luc