All of the Traditions recognize a shared system of titles where rank is determined by an individual mage's highest Sphere. Anyone with a 5th dot in a single Sphere is considered a Master, though sometimes this title is extended to include their specialties, such as Master of Correspondence and Entropy. Many Traditions tie authority and responsibility to one's mystical knowledge, but this varies between groups and does not normally extend beyond one's own Tradition.
- 1st Dot: Initiate
- 2nd Dot: Apprentice
- 3rd Dot: Disciple
- 4th Dot: Adept
- 5th Dot: Master
Many Traditions (though not all) have their own terms for these ranks, though practically all mages at least know the Hermetic terminology for convenience's sake.