Hermetic Croix Pateé

Also known as The Templar Cross, worn by the knights on crusade, the cross pattée has been revered as a powerful symbol of protection, a spiritual shield, and used as a talisman to repel negative energies and invoke benevolent forces. In alchemy, the cross pattée represents the eight stages of the Magnum Opus, or Great Work in the quest for enlightenment, and in esotericism and occult circles the cross is imbued with secret meanings, being embraced in their ritual practices and ceremonies. The inscribed Latin mantra ”Quod est superius est sicut quod inferius, et quod inferius est sicut quod est superius," paraphrases to: "As above, so below”. In esoteric traditions, it is regarded as a portal to hidden knowledge and a key to the divine, and symbolizes the 8 stages of spiritual evolution. For Christians, the cross pattée is regarded as accenting the eight beatitudes, each point representing a virtue such as peace, mercy and purity. Meaning and Origin Origin: The earliest known versions of the Emerald Tablet appeared in Arabic sources in the late eighth or early ninth century, with medieval Latin translations emerging later. The phrase is attributed to the legendary figure Hermes Trismegistus. Meaning: The central idea is the Principle of Correspondence, which posits a fundamental link and reflection between all levels of reality—the spiritual and the physical, the macrocosm (universe) and the microcosm (humanity or atom). It suggests that the same laws and phenomena are in operation on all planes of existence. In Practice: This principle became a cornerstone of Western occult philosophy and alchemy, offering a key to understanding the mysteries of the universe. It is often interpreted to mean that by observing and understanding the physical world (below), one can gain insight into the spiritual or higher realms (above), and vice versa.

Packaging: Presented in a branded Lychgate green velvet pouch with an attached descriptive kraft hang tag. Packaged in a 4-inch square poly bag, sealed with a round Lychgate sticker.

Designed and hand made in England in fine English pewter. This item is compliant to all jewelry regulations including EU REACH Directives and California Proposition 65.

Approximate Dimensions: Height: 1.57" Width: 1.38" Depth: 0.12" Weight: 1.09oz