Correspondences

One of the constant ideas within esoteric stuff is the concept of a 'Correspondence'.

So what is a correspondence? Put simply a correspondence is where one concept/idea brings to mind other ideas - sometimes through symbols, sometimes through numbers, and sometimes through completely bizarre connections.

The idea is that each time we find a correspondence we can gain insight into each side of the correspondence by considering the other side. An example: Venus is a Godess of Love, there exists a Tarot card called "the Lovers", and in astrology there is a planet called "Venus". By considering the Godess we can gain insights into the Tarot card and into the effect of the planet in astrology.

By using correspondences it is possible to build up a strong set of interconnected ideas suitable for use within magick.